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CSU athletics giving a speech to the bonfire audience Photo credit: Maddie Wright

Friday Night Lights pep rally attendees explain why they support the Rams

October 8, 2016

The bonfire on the west lawn Friday was erupting with school spirit. It started with performances by the marching band and cheerleaders to pump up all of the students, alumni and parents. It included a...

Homecoming Hall Decoration Contest APACC (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Residence halls display homecoming pride with decoration contest

October 7, 2016

It's that time of year again when students start taking midterms and the warm summer days turn to brisk fall ones. With this change brings homecoming, the event that serves as a right of passage for all...

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Bas Bleu Theatre Company announces is 2016-2017 season

October 7, 2016

Known for producing theatre that is far from typical, local performing arts center, Bas Bleu Theatre Company, recently announced its 2016-2017 season. Bas Bleu Theatre Company opened its doors for the...

Collegian File Photo.

How to spend Homecoming weekend with your parents

October 7, 2016

CSU's Homecoming and Family Weekend is officially upon us. This is the chance to show your family what kind of community Fort Collins is and to display the amount of pride you have for CSU. Convincing...

The Colorado State University community enjoys the Homecoming Parade, October 17, 2014. Collegian File Photo.

Top five ways to participate in CSU homecoming

Ashley Potts October 7, 2016

In high school, homecoming weeks usually consisted of themed costume days and sporting events for every team, which culminated in the big homecoming dance. College homecoming is very different. It’s...

CSU students respond: Why are we afraid of clowns?

CSU students respond: Why are we afraid of clowns?

October 6, 2016

Chalk white face paint, big red diamond eyes, a bright red nose, funny over-sized shoes and rivulets of blood dripping from a maw of jagged yellow teeth.Everyone recognizes the image of the scary clown....

The design of the corn maze this year. Photo courtesy of the Fritzler Corn Maze.

Fritzler’s Maze offers endless fall possibilities

Ashley Potts October 6, 2016

Fall is a farm’s favorite season. The seeds that were planted months ago finally come to fruition, and the once barren ground explodes with greens, yellows and oranges as far as the eye can see....

Photo courtesy of downtownfortcollins.com

Bas Bleu Theatre Company announces is 2016-2017 season

October 6, 2016

Known for producing theatre that is far from typical, local performing arts center, Bas Bleu Theatre Company, recently announced its 2016-2017 season. Bas Bleu Theatre Company opened its doors for the...

The outside of the Music District's campus located on College Avenue between Laurel and Mulberry streets. Photo credit: Randi Mattox

Become a rock star for free: Music District signals beginning of an improved music community in Fort Collins

Randi Mattox October 5, 2016

Becoming a rock star for free sounds impossible; if you're in Fort Collins, it's not.  Over the weekend, music-lovers from all around the nation gathered just north of Colorado State University's...

Photo credit: Darby Osborne

CSU Media Festival panel provides fresh takes on a traditional model of sustainability

October 2, 2016

Agriculture stirred with dose of modern media was the main take away at the “Communicating Sustainability of Food, Beer, and Beverage” panel during the CSU Media Festival Friday. The panel’s...

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Renowned anthropologist discusses ‘human beginnings’ in speech at LSC

October 2, 2016
University of Wyoming Archaeology professor Robert Kelly wrote this awesome book called "The Fifth Beginning." In it he describes all of human history and makes some predictions for the future. I'd trust what he says because he seems to know a lot.
Deadline approaching for Alternative Spring Break, 16 destinations to be offered this year

Deadline approaching for Alternative Spring Break, 16 destinations to be offered this year

Nicole Towne September 29, 2016

While spring break may feel like a distant reality, the Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office in the Lory Student Center has been planning for this year's spring break since April. The...

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