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Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 18, 2022

The state of Colorado has the second-highest voter turnout in the United States, according to Ballotpedia. Colorado has adopted policies and general attitudes that have created a robust voting culture. “Our...

A graphic with a hand holding a black notebook against a green background with halo-like yellow lines coming from the center of the image. The cover of the notebook has a Colorado State University logo with a halo.

Religious groups you can join on campus

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter October 17, 2022

When students think of getting involved on campus, organizations such as intramural teams, the Associated Students of Colorado State University or volunteer groups come to mind. What students often forget...

Ram pride: Looking back at the years of cheer

Ram pride: Looking back at the years of cheer

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 13, 2022

Homecoming weekend means tailgates, school pride and football. While the scoreboard will change and the fans will evolve, one constant support remains enthusiastically on the field: cheer and dance squads. While...

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Show the fam what it’s like to be a Ram: 5 staple CSU eateries

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

Family Weekend usually means a nice dinner and a long trip to the grocery store. Running up a tab while the parents are in town is a college norm. Many students anticipate this weekend when they get...

The Black experience: How the arts give Black culture a voice

The Black experience: How the arts give Black culture a voice

Jevon McKinney, Guest writer October 12, 2022

The Black community in Fort Collins makes up 1.5% of the city's population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For a college town that loves to celebrate its diversity, community leaders such as Jamal...

Sonia Guiñansaca speaks as the first live Boarderlands guest speaker

Borderlands Speaker shares importance of art, community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

On Oct. 5, Sonia Guiñansaca came to Colorado State University as the Borderlands Speaker — a collaboration between El Centro and the Pride Resource Center — and discussed their experiences as a queer...

CSU professors bring sustainability awareness to Fort Collins

CSU professors bring sustainability awareness to Fort Collins

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor October 5, 2022

On Sept. 21, a group of Colorado State University professors came together to inform the Fort Collins community about “the overconsumption of natural resources,” as stated on the CSU School of Global...

A flyer on the Lory Student Center Plaza with a QR code linking to information about ongoing protests in Iran

Iranian community members speak up following Mahsa Amini’s death

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 4, 2022

Editor's Note: Quotes have been removed from this article for the safety of the source.  Editor's Note: Anonymity has been granted due to safety concerns.  On Sept. 16, Mahsa Amini, an Iranian...

Corgis Walter and Winifred walk along the stage during the costume competition during Tour de Corgi at Civic Center Park

8th Tour de Corgi celebrates corgi lovers, FoCo community

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 3, 2022

The eighth annual Tour de Corgi took place Saturday, Oct. 1 in Old Town Fort Collins. The event, which included a costume contest in Civic Center Park, a vendor fair behind the park and a parade of...

Julissa Arce speaks about her experience immigrating from Mexico to the United States at Canvas Stadium

Julissa Arce talks American dream, rejecting assimilation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 29, 2022

On Sept. 20, bestselling author, businesswoman and immigration rights advocate Julissa Arce spoke to the Colorado State University community as a part of El Centro’s Latinx Heritage Month events.  One...

Colorado State University students sit on the lawn at the Lory Sculpture Garden Sept. 20.

CSU students take on rejection post-rush week

Katherine Borsting, Life and Culture Reporter September 27, 2022

The rise of #RushTok and Alabama rush content on social media has shown sorority rush week as a glamorous, multi-day process that can make or break a woman’s college experience. Colorado State University...

Andres Rodriguez, Julio Martínez and Vivían Cortes, performers from Studio Colombia, displays a combination style of choreography

Latinx Heritage Month kicks off with lively Plaza celebration

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 21, 2022

Sept. 15 kicked off Colorado State University’s Latinx Heritage Month celebrations. Hosted by El Centro with other Latinx-based groups on campus as well as RamEvents, this year's kickoff was the festive...

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