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Kids and adults alike learn the Micheal Jackson "Thriller" dance during Zombie Crawl in Old Town. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

Eighth-annual Old Town Zombie Crawl benefits local charity Turning Point

Ashley Potts October 24, 2016

Old Town was quite the sight to see over the weekend. Zombies of all shapes, sizes and ages came out for the eighth-annual “Zombie Crawl” hosted by Turning Point. From Girl Scouts to Starbucks...

Students and family were able to take photos with our very own Cam the Ram at the Ram Welcome Carnival. Photo Credit: Ryan Arb

Show off your Halloween and school spirit with these CSU-themed costumes

October 22, 2016

Halloween is right around the corner. If you still do not have a costume yet and are looking for something to show off your CSU spirit, then look no further. Here is a list of easy-to-make and unique costumes...

Photo credit: Natalie Dyer

CSU Chess Club seeks to foster a community around chess

October 22, 2016

Cory Bertelsen spends his Tuesday evenings playing games of chess with his friends. People play chess for many reasons. Some people are attracted to the intellect of the game, others for the competition,...

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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...

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