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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Free Speech sign outside the Lory Student Center encourages students to table, put up signs, and share their opinion on the LSC plaza. Mar. 9.

Students, faculty reflect on chalking as tool for protest, activism

Carlee Elders, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

In the middle of the Lory Student Center Plaza, crouched in a squat position, Colorado State University junior Sophia Johnson uses a light yellow Crayola chalk marker to touch up one of her previous works, once...

Guests fill their plates at a buffet-style serving table with white rice, chana masala, butter chicken and more in the Lory Student Center’s Grand Ballroom, decorated with green lights and balloons for the Ramadan Iftar Dinner Celebration at Colorado State University March 3.

CSU community gathers for annual Ramadan iftar to celebrate faith, unity

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter March 5, 2025

On March 3, the Colorado State University community gathered in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom to celebrate the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan during the annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration,...

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Girl Scout Cookie flavors ranked from worst to best

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The time everyone waits for has arrived....

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Financial literacy matters for all college students

Gigi Young, Digital and Social Director March 4, 2025

Let’s face it: College is a time when we’re all trying to juggle classes, enjoy our social lives and, for the first time, manage our own money. It’s exciting but also a little overwhelming. Suddenly,...

Students sit around a table that has South Korean flags dangling on the front of the space.

World Unity Fair celebrates diversity across nations

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

Bringing excitement, laughter and music to the Lory Student Center, the annual World Unity Fair has been a Colorado State University tradition since 1951. The fair is held yearly to showcase of all the...

An audience watches the first short film of the night, "Black Girls Play: The Story Of Hand Games" Feb. 24. The Short Films on Black Brilliance event was held by the Black/African American Cultural Center with help from the ACT Human Rights Film Festival.

B/AACC, ACT Human Rights Film Festival host Short Films on Black Brilliance

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

Heartbreak, joy, pain, love: The audience stares at these emotions depicted in flickering images, reflecting on the rich expression of Black identities throughout history. In celebration of Black History...

A restaurant reading "Nick's" sits on the side of the road.

Nick’s Restaurant and Bar celebrates decade of flavor, resilience

Lexi Urbom, Copy Editor February 26, 2025

In the heart of Fort Collins, Nick’s Restaurant and Bar has become more than just a dining spot — it’s a community cornerstone. Known for its signature dishes and warm atmosphere, Nick’s has long...

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‘It’s about TIME’ exhibit explores capturing, cherishing time

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 25, 2025

In the ancient Greek language, there were two words for time: chronos and kairos. Chronos refers to time as we usually mean it — a sequence of equal parts. There are 24 hours in a day, and each hour...

Competitor Evan Ellis, who has been skiing since the age of 5, rips on the middle rail during the open section of RailJam Feb. 13. The event was organized by the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Snowriders Club.

RailJam returns to highlight student snow athletics

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

Music pounded through the cold air and the bass rattled in students’ chests as they huddled together around the massive snow-covered setup on the Lory Student Center's West Lawn. It’s not just another...

Four fashion models dance on stage in front of a purple curtain.

B/AACC’s Threads of Tradition event flaunts fashion, culture

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

On Feb. 12, the Black/African American Cultural Center, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, United Women of Color and RamEvents hosted Threads of Tradition: A Black History Month Fashion Showcase in...

A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.

Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

Fort Collins' Mugs Old Town became a location for those wanting an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art and connections Feb. 14. Mugs offered a space for those who didn’t have...

Person places a book called "Groovy Joe" down on a stack of books.

FoCo Book Fest kicks off celebration of literature, reading

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Since 2016, Poudre Libraries and local businesses have come together to host the Fort Collins Book Fest. Book Fest brings together community members of all ages to celebrate literature and literary arts....

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