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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Life and Culture

Looking down at the cove in RIomaggiore, Italy.

Studying abroad fosters self-awareness, appreciation of culture

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter December 5, 2023

Many students consider the possibility of studying abroad, but not many actually take the leap to do so for a variety of reasons. Students who studied abroad in Italy during the fall of 2022 said they...

Trans Awareness Week: How CSU celebrates trans resilience

Trans Awareness Week: How CSU celebrates trans resilience

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

For many Colorado State University students, having a community on campus is one of the most important parts of the college experience. Queer and transgender students often find this within the Pride Resource...

The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm restaurant, owned and operated by Jesse Doerffel, offers farm-to-table dining.

3 queer-owned businesses to support in Fort Collins

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Fort Collins is known for its restaurants, window shopping and businesses that give back to the community. Here are just three of many queer-owned businesses worth checking out in town.  1. The Farmhouse...

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...

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter November 28, 2023

Colorado State University, much like other campuses, houses many intensive research facilities, including one of the largest gene banks in the world. The bank contains materials — including plants, animals...

Colorado State University students pass around the Food for Thought core agreements sheet before reading them together and talking to each other Nov. 16.

Food for Thought: CSU students build interfaith understanding

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter November 27, 2023

On Nov. 16, Colorado State University's Multifaith and Belief Initiatives organized Food for Thought, striving to encourage unique and vulnerable conversations in supportive spaces where equal representation...

Reflecting on LSC's history as renovations conclude

Reflecting on LSC’s history as renovations conclude

Christian Arndt, Life & Culture director November 16, 2023

The Lory Student Center is a go-to location for students all over Colorado State University. Whether you’re looking to pick up some food in between classes, study for exams, find valuable resource...

After Colorado State University President Amy Parsons asked a question to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Gov. Polis answered Nov 15.

‘Disagree Better’ discusses political differences in higher education

Laila Shekarchian and McKenna Van Voris November 16, 2023

Colorado State University students, staff and alumni joined Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in a discussion as part of the National Governors Association’s Disagree Better initiative....

Colorado State Students play a game of bingo with other students to find out if they have compatible interests Nov 7.

Off-Campus Life, PRC host roommate matching event

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter November 13, 2023

Two of CSU’s resource offices collaborated to create an event to help students who both are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and live off campus. Off-Campus Life and the Pride Resource Center collaborated...

Gregory Cajete presents his presentation on an ecological philosophy, Native science, living the earth, facing the sun and seeking the light Nov. 6.

NACC keynote: Native perspectives matter in academics

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

Native American educator Gregory Cajete delivered the Colorado State University Native American Cultural Center's Native American Heritage Month Keynote discussing Native sciences and the importance of...

Truffles sit on the display counter in Nuance Chocolate Nov. 2. Owners Toby and Alix Gadd are dedicated to creating true truffles free of preservatives.

Bean to bar: Nuance Chocolate combines art, sustainability

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor November 9, 2023

Nestled in a picturesque brick building off of Pine Street in Old Town Fort Collins sits Nuance Chocolate, a store dedicated to high-quality treats and the world's largest selection of single-origin chocolate,...

The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center located on the corner of West Prospect Road and College Avenue in Fort Collins April 11.

CSU Health Network workshop aids students in mindfulness

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Stress is incredibly common across college campuses, particularly during this time of year with midterms, projects and finals looming. To help students manage this, the Colorado State University Health...

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