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Colorado State University fans wear game day

Shades of green, gold: 7 things to wear to the next CSU game

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director November 2, 2022

A rolling crowd of green and gold fills just about every athletic event associated with Colorado State University. Zooming in on the individuals who make up the crowd reveals the outfits that reflect the...

ritual table

Samhain: The not-so-satanic, true origins of Halloween

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 26, 2022

The masked faces of small children scuttle past houses lit up by the carved grins of jack-o'-lanterns and ghoulish decorations. Halloween season is upon us, and the familiarity of the holiday is intoxicating.  Often...

The sign for FoCo Cafe Oct 23.

FoCo Cafe Halloween treat boxes give back to community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 25, 2022

A little cafe connected to a community garden sits at the end of Old Town at 225 Maple St. The sign attached to the building reads “FoCo Cafe" in bold green letters. The name, however, is not slang...

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 20, 2022

Casting a ballot is a process some young people look forward to; it's a special privilege of being 18 to be able to aid in making the decisions that help guide local, state and national government. Voting...

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...

Wolverine Farm Publick House

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...

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