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Front Range Community College Student Emilee Askeland smiles for a photo holding her aunt’s watercolor painting while participating in the Colorado State University student-led archiving project at the Museum of Discovery Oct. 25. “This is a painting of the house my mom and aunt grew up in,” said Askeland.

History Harvest archives local stories, artifacts at FoCo Museum of Discovery

Aubree Miller, Life and Culture Editor October 27, 2025

In the digital age, history can become simultaneously easier and more difficult to keep track of, especially with physical media being phased out. Local and community history can be especially vulnerable,...

Commencement keynote speaker Eugene Daniels addresses the graduating class of 2025 with a speech encouraging strength and self-worth May 16.

Recognizing 5 CSU alumni who are changing the game

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

The annual Homecoming and Family Weekend at Colorado State University is a time for Rams old and new to come together and celebrate green-and-gold pride. It’s a weekend filled with traditions, tailgates...

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Harrison, Jr.

Lacrosse traces deep roots to Native American traditions

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Today, many western sports such as lacrosse, rodeo and long-distance running are deeply rooted in Native American cultures. As European settlers adopted and reshaped these sports, they became widespread...

Photo courtesy of the Matthew Shepard Foundation

Remembering Matthew Shepard 25 years after his murder

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Matthew Shepard was a normal college student simply going about his life when he was murdered 25 years ago for existing as a young gay man. The attack is one of the most well-known hate crimes in recent...

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