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Participants of the International Transgender Day of Visibility die-in lie on the ground in Old Town Square in Fort Collins to demonstrate the lethal harm of transphobia March 31.

Fort Collins first Trans Visibility Day demonstrated community stake in legislation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 3, 2023

Fort Collins' first International Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration was on March 31 in Old Town Square. NoCoSafeSpace organized a die-in demonstration in Fort Collins inspired by AIDS protests...

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 28, 2023

Trauma often changes a person's relationship with boundaries. For staff members at the Women and Gender Advocacy Center at Colorado State University, addressing that change is an important part of survivors'...

5 gyms to run to instead of CSU Rec

5 gyms to run to instead of CSU Rec

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 23, 2023

Once students move off campus, the convenience of the Colorado State University Recreation Center dwindles. At some point, the crowded gym just isn't worth the hourly fee for parking — at least not for...

Muslim students plan to break fast at Ramadan iftar together

Muslim students plan to break fast at Ramadan iftar together

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

Several Colorado State University student organizations are coming together to host their second annual Ramadan iftar dinner, a celebration and an opportunity to promote campus unity. The event will...

Healthy, happy hair: Local salons' impact on curly hair

Healthy, happy hair: Local salons’ impact on curly hair

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

Beauty can change the way someone views themself and the world. Three salons in Northern Colorado have made it their mission to create beauty and instill love within the Black community. Citrus Salon,...

Project Pizza co-owners Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin pose with a pizza outside of their food truck parked at Stodgy Brewing Company in Fort Collins Feb. 20.

Charity, community, diversity: Project Pizza

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter February 27, 2023

Project Pizza has served Larimer County good food and good times for a cause since 2021. “This idea of a mobile pizza truck was pitched to a previous employer, and when they decided not to move forward...

Boby Seale, a leader of the Black Panther Party, speaks to the Fort Collins community about his life history at the Lory Student Center

Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale shares his story

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter February 16, 2023

The month of February marks the U.S. annual Black History Month, which is a time to reflect and learn about those who have fought and been activists for members of the Black community as well as understand...

People watch a short film at the Lyric Sept. 11, 2021 . The film was part of the Horsetooth International Film Festival.

Staying local at The Lyric, the best spot for filmmakers to get started

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

The Lyric in Fort Collins does a great job at providing a well-rounded screening opportunity for local filmmakers to show their films. There are many filmmakers that need support who are passionate and...

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Colorado State University has had several notable graduates. They are a part of school history and go on to accomplish great things in the world. During Black History Month, it's important to recognize...

West Myrtle Street and South Grant Avenue, along with many other residential streets, remain unplowed days after the last snowfall while larger streets such as West Mulberry Street are plowed and supporting traffic flow Jan. 20.

Lacking snow removal affects people at CSU with disabilities

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. In the winter seasons, snow and ice buildup create potentially hazardous conditions for all, but these issues can disproportionally...

Fostering Success Program supports students with independent backgrounds

Fostering Success Program supports students with independent backgrounds

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

Oftentimes, support in education trickles off at the collegiate level. Community and a sense of belonging can be hard to find for independent students. At Colorado State University, the Fostering Success...

(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Peek into past Valentine’s Day celebrations at CSU

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief February 8, 2023

With Valentine’s Day next week and the “Sweetheart City” close by, right now is the perfect time to celebrate love — or chocolate.  Some people may choose to celebrate friendship over a romantic...

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