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Gary Johnson and the internet…

October 21, 2016
Gary Johnson is having a historic run for the presidency, boasting numbers higher than any other third party candidate in recent history. But his internet campaign, full of cringey attempts at going viral and appealing to millennials, will be rightfully forgotten.
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Things to do on Halloween besides party

Camila Nadalet October 21, 2016

You are a college student. As such, there seem to be certain expectations that society expects you to meet. The most common ones seem to all kind of hover within the same area. For example, taking care...

Donald Trump enters the calling rooming upstairs in the Budweiser Event Center prior to going on stage on October 3,2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

The last presidential debate: What really mattered

Morgan Smith October 20, 2016
Never has this basement-dwelling millennial been more enthusiastic about a Wednesday night.
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Halloween: Then vs. now

Camila Nadalet October 20, 2016

When you are a child, a lot of things excite you. From birthdays to new friends to puppies, it seems like children are always able to find some bit of positivity and happiness in everything. Throw in a...

Halloween costumes you can throw together in less than an hour

Halloween costumes you can throw together in less than an hour

Ashley Potts October 20, 2016

Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be hard. Some people start planning in July and have everything figured out down to the most specific details. But, for most college students, that’s usually...

Freshman biology major Nick Uddo attempts his bowl of day one's chili at the 2012 Chilli Challenge in Corbett dining hall Monday afternoon.

The freshman negative 15 is a real thing at CSU

October 20, 2016
Is it a real thing?
Resonant RAMblings rehearses in Eddy Photo credit: Maddie Wright

Inside look: CSU’s a cappella culture

October 19, 2016

Most recently made popular by the movie "Pitch Perfect," a cappella groups are a growing trend at universities.There are three main coed a cappella groups at CSU: Mainstreet, Bassic and Resonant RAMblings....

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From mild to wild: A scariness ranking of NoCo Halloween activities

Ashley Potts October 19, 2016

October is full of fall celebrations. With so many things going on, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some love the thrill of dressing up in the scariest costume possible, watching horror flicks...

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Things on campus I would rather vote for than our current political candidates

Miranda Moses October 18, 2016

From dogs in tutus to free-speech walls, it's no secret that CSU's campus has been a mecca of political activity since the fall semester started. Every student who has ever stepped foot on campus has encountered...

The Fort Collins Ghost Tour takes guests through haunted underground venues throughout Old Town. (Collegian file photo)

Best Halloween-themed tours in FoCo

October 18, 2016

It has been October for a couple of weeks now, and Halloween will be upon us before we know it. People are beginning to celebrate these beautiful fall months with creepy decorations, costumes, pumpkin...

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Colbie Caillat performs up close and personal concert at the Lincoln Center

Nicole Towne October 17, 2016

Colbie Caillat, two time Grammy winner and artist of the career-launching song “Bubbly,” took the stage at Fort Collins' Lincoln Center for a mellow and inviting evening as part of the Malibu Sessions...

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Lantern Festival at Colorado National Speedway sends thousands of wishes into the sky

October 17, 2016

The Colorado National Speedway was transformed into a dreamy landscape of glowing lanterns Saturday night. The Lantern Fest is a traveling festival that hosts events all across the country. The festival...

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