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Rams in the Corn: Anderson Farms’ haunted experience draws thrills, chills

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As the sun set on a cool autumn evening, Anderson Farms opened its gates to a spine-tingling adventure: Terror in the Corn. This haunted attraction has quickly become a staple of Colorado’s Halloween...

A priest speaks to a crowd at a podium.

Rev. Chad Ripperger explores exorcism, demons, angels in speech

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

The term "exorcist" goes past the iconic 1973 horror film. The belief finds itself prominent within the Catholic community. Rev. Chad Ripperger is not only a priest within the religion but also an exorcist. There...

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Ram Country Dance Club gives students place to scuff, scoot their boots

Bear Atwood, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

Along with squeaking shoes and clopping boots, the Ram Country Dance Club provides a community space for anyone to pick up the art of swing or line dancing. At 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, students...

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Into the archives: Looking through history of CSU Homecoming bonfire

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

This weekend, October's creeping frost will melt away at the heat of Colorado State University's annual Homecoming bonfire. The fire will burn 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, on the Lory Student Center...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Nick DeSalvo and Political Review Club member AJ Tichota play Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine whose group will go on to debate the next topic Oct. 17.

CSU Political Review Club fosters bipartisanship ahead of Election Day

Claire Vogl, Copy Chief October 21, 2024

"The Electoral College should be abolished." "Military involvement in Israel will be the downfall of the United States." "The United States military budget should be cut in half." "Abortion is murder."...

A door with quotes of affirmations on it rests on a tent with people under it. The tent has pride flags lining it.

Proposed same-sex marriage amendment spurs conversations on equality

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 19, 2024

Gay marriage was federally legalized in the United States June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, but the debate around same-sex...

A white food truck with a chalkboard menu and a drawing of a punk skeleton with a red mohawk with the words Misfits Pizza.

Misfits Pizza food truck is a rebel with a cause

Sophia Masia, Reporter October 16, 2024

Fort Collins' food scene has always thrived on the unexpected, but few ventures capture the spirit of punk rebellion and comradery quite like Misfits Pizza. With sourdough crusts, punk-rock vibes and a...

A large, roughly written fabric poster reading, our presence higher education is a right, not a privilege, with orange and black butterflies and a black silhouette of a person.

‘Vote on behalf of me’: Undocumented students talk civic engagement, democracy

Allie Seibel and Hannah Parcells October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses the term “undocumented students” to refer to the students at Colorado State University who are permanent United States residents but do not have legal citizenship....

A tent stands with pride flags lining the edges and a Colorado State University pride flag in the middle.

Honoring 35 years of change: CSU celebrates Queer The Plaza event

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

When Cesar Chavez, Eleanor Smeal and Jesse Jackson led the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, they probably did not know the ripple it would have for generations to...

A gray podium with a piece of square glass displaying the CSU logo in white letters stands on a stage. A person with short black hair, glasses, a brown plaid button down shirt, brown pants and red sneakers sits in a chair on a stage holding a microphone to their mouth to the right of the podium. A woman with brown curly hair sits to the right of them wearing a blue denim jacket, a white shirt and a long orange skirt while also holding a microphone.

Borderlands panel discussion explores Latinx/é, queer identities

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

The overlap between National Latinx/é Heritage Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month brought educators Susana Muñoz and Alé Portillos together to discuss intersectional identities, developing an inclusive...

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The picky eater: Snooze offers good morning eats

Nevaeh Greene, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

Snooze A.M. Eatery — well, considering they close at 2:30 p.m. during the week and 3:30 p.m. on weekends, I would say so. But I wanted to know if this a.m. eatery really had delicious a.m. eats. After...

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India Nite celebrates culture, heritage through various events

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Cheering echoed across the ballroom, uplifting melodious singers and musicians and upbeat and soulful dancers. India Nite highlighted diverse identities across the Indian subcontinent through performances,...

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