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‘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....

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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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FoCo LGBTQIA+ comedy scene shines at New Belgium Brewery

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct headliner, Calvin Reid.  The vibrant energy of Colorado's queer comedy scene took center stage Thursday, Oct. 3, at New Belgium Brewery...

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Ezekiel’s Strength 5K Memorial Run raises awareness for epilepsy

Leah Stephenson, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

On Saturday morning, runners lined up on the Colorado State University Oval to participate in a 5K run. Dedicated to Ezekiel Walker, the run aimed to raise awareness of epilepsy and honor the life of a...

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Global Village Museum presents Día de Muertos exhibit

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures Collections Manager Kat Bertram teamed up with guest curator Jody Snow to educate the Fort Collins community about Día de Muertos celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico....

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Decade of joy: Annual Tour de Corgi celebrates 10 years

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

For some, it might have been a normal day around Old Town in Fort Collins, but for hundreds of others, it was the meeting of the year. This is the 10th year Tour de Corgi has paraded around Old Town....

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The picky eater: Huhot is unique experience

Nevaeh Greene, Staff Reporter October 3, 2024

I don’t think about what Mongolian food is too often. It’s not in my typical food groups: breakfast, Italian, American. Mongolian cuisine has never been something I've thought about. But upon hearing...

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El Centro celebrates Latinx/é Heritage Month through Flower Festival

Iris Causey-Peelor, Staff Reporter October 3, 2024

The Lory Student Center Plaza bloomed with color as students and community members put together free bouquets of flowers during El Centro’s Flower Festival. The event occurred Wednesday, Oct. 1, and...

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Crocheting joy: Octopi of CSU spread small acts of kindness around campus

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

A small bright green crocheted octopus peeked out from behind a plant on the Warner College of Natural Resources' living plant wall, waiting to be found by either a lucky passerby or an avid collector. Since...

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