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Life and Culture

The intertribal drum circle during the 38th Annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society Pow Wow

Traditions return in person at AISES 38th annual pow wow

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director November 9, 2022

The Native American Cultural Center and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Colorado State University held the 38th annual pow wow in the Lory Student Center Nov. 5.  For coordinators...

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...

member of the Quetzalcoatl Grupo De Danza finishes an Aztec dance originating from the town Jalisco in Mexico City during the Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration in Old Town Square

Welcoming back ancestors: The importance of Día de los Muertos

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

One of the most prevalent ways diversity is promoted in local communities is by observing different cultural celebrations found between community members. These holidays carry traditions significant...

A performer performs at the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

Let’s take a look at LGBTQ+ History Month

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

While June is well known for Pride Month with big celebrations and parades, October offers the opportunity to learn even more about the LGBTQ+ community through its history. October is LGBTQ+ History...

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...

halloween thoughts

How to not culturally appropriate with Halloween costumes

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator October 24, 2022

Editor's Note: All opinions reflected within are views of the individual author only.   With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to talk about costumes and cultural appropriation.  Cultural...

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...

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Double the sustainability: CSU increases solar power on campus

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator October 13, 2022

On Oct. 11, Colorado State University celebrated 20 new solar installations on campus, which nearly doubled the previous number, at the CSU Solar Celebration. “We’ve been working on this for a long...

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