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The set for CSU Theatre's production of "Ubu Roi." Photo credit: Nicole Towne

CSU Theatre’s ‘Ubu Roi’ is not-your-mother’s theater performance

Nicole Towne October 16, 2016

The silly, up-in-your face CSU production of "Ubu Roi" presented an engaging, not-your-mother’s theater performance. Ubu Roi, which is for King Ubu, often times refered as “King Turd,” is from the...

Gregory Pardlo Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory Pardlo recites poetry inspired by American culture at LSC

October 15, 2016

The LSC ballroom became a personal stage for Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gregory Pardlo as he shared works from his books "Digest" and "Totem" Thursday evening. He also included readings from a work of...

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The evolving world of politics in TV and music

October 15, 2016

When it comes to politics, we are living in a state of affairs that has set itself apart in history. Aside from there being no shortage of what one could call "characters" prevalent in the current political...

The Dalí Quartet performs Latin music at the UCA's Classical Convergence Series

The Dalí Quartet performs Latin music at the UCA’s Classical Convergence Series

October 14, 2016

The Dalí Quartet performed an imaginative program of Latin-American and classical compositions at the University Center for the Arts Wednesday night. The performance, as part of the ongoing Classical...

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CSU Theater to open unusual, infamous play “Ubu Roi” Friday

October 13, 2016

Colorado State University's theatre production of an infamous late 1800s play will begin this week. Directed by J. Nick Taylor, "Ubu Roi" opens Friday, Oct. 14, and runs through Oct. 23. Preparation for...

Visitor looks around at the gift shop Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

The Fort Collins Museum of Art explores the life of Frida Kahlo

Zoë Jennings October 13, 2016

Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits show a striking women dressed in traditional Mexican fashion with untamed facial hair. Kahlo has become somewhat of a popular culture icon in recent times. Her face is often...

Mia McKenzie giving speech Photo credit: Maddie Wright

Mia McKenzie of “Black Girl Dangerous” inspires with LSC speech

October 12, 2016

The Lory Student Center Theater was filled with students, faculty and community members Tuesday that were eager for "Black Girl Dangerous" creator and self-described radical queer black nationalist feminist...

Red Whistle Brigade begins Feminist Fridays

Red Whistle Brigade begins Feminist Fridays

Miranda Moses October 12, 2016

Last Friday, the Red Whistle Brigade opened up the Women and Gender Advocacy Center's doors even wider to invite CSU students to Feminist Fridays, a new open-forum talk series created for and by students. While...

Dave Matthews performs at Get the Vote Out Concert Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

Dave Matthews performs inspirational concert at Clinton rally in Denver

Zoë Jennings October 11, 2016

Dave Matthews, front man of popular folk-rock jam band Dave Matthews Band, put on a free concert to drum up support for presidential candidate Hilary Clinton and her vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine...

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Four fall activities to do in Fort Collins

October 11, 2016

Fall is here, and Colorado is one of the best places to be during this beautiful season. Fall is the perfect time to get out and experience some of the great activites that Fort Collins has to offer. Here...

Presidential debate viewers take to Twitter for a humorous commentary

October 10, 2016

The second of 3 presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump went down last night at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and Twitter had a lot to say about it. The both highly...

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Most interesting and ridiculous quotes from the second presidential debate

Camila Nadalet October 10, 2016

It is no doubt that this year’s presidential election is likely catching the eyes and ears of all 7 billion people in the world. While we all wish that the fuss over the candidates was because they were...

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