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Grace Ramsey, an aerialist and contortionist from the Phantom Circus performed in the sixth act of the night. The act was intended to be a portrayal of the changes of a caterpillar to a butterfly and featured 6 dancers on stilts as well as the aerial display. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

First Cirque Du CSU captivates crowd

Laura Studley February 25, 2019

Bending over backwards to get the best seat in the house, spectators gathered in the Lory Student Center Theatre Feb. 21, to watch Phantom Circus, a traveling variety show based in Colorado for Cirque...

D-L Stewart, CSU professor and co-Chair of the Student Affairs in Higher Education programs at CSU, speaks at the weekly Being Black and Series about the history and current state of student activism, at the Lory Student Center on Feb. 21. He talks about intersectionality and the importance of the consideration and accurate media representation of all people involved in social movements, including those in marginalized groups (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian).

‘Being Black and a Student Activist’ offers guidance for young protesters

Joel Thompson February 23, 2019

The essentials of peaceful demonstration were taught at the “Being Black and a Student Activist” seminar held on Thursday, Feb. 21. The seminar was part of the “Being Black and...” series...

Golden Z Club at the September 2018 Information Fair (courtesy of Golden Z Club).

Golden Z Club hosts ‘Golden Z Says No!’ to raise awareness for sexual assault

Joel Thompson February 21, 2019

Golden Z, a gender advocacy and inclusion club at Colorado State University, held a sexual assault awareness event in the Lory Student Center Theatre Feb. 20. The event titled, “Golden Z Says No!”...

A white chocolate boba drink from Teriyaki Wok Two is depicted. (Michael Berg | Collegian)

5 Chinese restaurants in Fort Collins to satisfy your cravings

Molly Strader February 20, 2019

To college students, Chinese food is as essential as cheap beer and used textbooks. Opting for a more diverse meal as opposed to the same delivery pizza every night makes Chinese food a desirable...

Entrepreneurship and music innovation to come together for Startup Weekend

Entrepreneurship and music innovation to come together for Startup Weekend

Julia Trowbridge February 20, 2019
Music and innovation are coming together in Fort Collins. Entrepreneurship and music innovation are coming together to host a startup weekend.
Colorado natives Kelly Belknap (left) and Matilda Sandstrom (right) are the founders of Adventurist Backpack Co. (courtesy of Kelly Belknap and Matilda Sandstrom)

Adventurist Backpack Co. brings affordable, fashionable bags to Colorado

Walker Discoe February 18, 2019

Backpacks are almost as numerous in Colorado as river guides or Chacos. Ranging from tiny hand purses to massive, multi-day backpacking bags, Coloradoans use backpacks for everything from grocery shopping...

Members of Pi Lambda Chi and Zeta Phi Beta with their winner certificates.

Annual Step Show brings energy, culture

Maddie Wright February 18, 2019

The energy coming from the Bring the Culture, Hip-Hop Explosion Step Show was infectious. Four different fraternities and sororities performed at the annual Step Show Saturday Feb. 16. The event invited...

Cat-lovers view last year’s Grand Cats. The fundraising event merges the community’s love for animals and art. (Lydia Jordan | Collegian)

Fort Collins Cat Rescue’s ’Grand Cat’ gallery to support artists and feline friends

Lauryn Bolz February 13, 2019

Attention, all cat-ladies and gentlemen, animal and art lovers alike! The Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic will be merging two of the Fort Collins community’s favorite things, animals...

Puppy Yoga is instructed by Kaitlin Mueller at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10, 2019. The puppies interact with the people throughout the yoga class. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Puppy Yoga: Om Kai makes exercise adorable

Graham Shapley February 12, 2019

For some, the idea of getting down on a yoga mat and exercising does not feel like an ideal use of time. Yoga instructor Kaitlin Mueller has changed that by introducing one simple element: animals. Om...

What's for dinner with Audrey: lentil curry made with love

What’s for dinner with Audrey: lentil curry made with love

Audrey Weiss February 12, 2019

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and all that Hallmark crap, I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone that the best gift is treating the one you love. In my opinion, it is always the thought that...

Maggie Hendrickson, new Assistant Director for the PRIDE Resource Center poses for a photograph in their office. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU’s Pride Center hires new Assistant Director to bring creativity, more support to students

Julia Trowbridge February 11, 2019
After staff changes over the past couple years at the Pride Center, Hendrickson has arrived to support the students that come into the pride center, work on inclusivity training around the University and work on the programs the center has to offer.
Serina Hilliard models an Afrocentric hairstyle during the United Women of Color annual hair show Feb. 10. The hair show was put on as one of Colorado State University's Black History Month events. (Susie Heath | The Collegian)

United Women of Color host annual hair show, promotes community

Jorge Espinoza February 11, 2019

Once again, the United Women of Color hosted their annual hair show, showcasing a plethora of different hairstyles and beauty within the Black community.  The event, which was a part of a series of events...

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