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CSU students recall their first childhood memories

Miranda Moses • November 7, 2017

There is a hefty chance that if the first memory you can recall occurred during your first or second year of life, it is likely not true or is a fabricated version of an experience that changed in your...

Next came another performance from McGlaun and Sutton. McGlaun specializes in songs about social justice, so he chose to sing "Heart on the Wall" by Robert Owens and "Motherless Child."McGlaun will be featured in a show titled "Songs for Social Justice" at the Music District on November 16 with several other musicians will similar goals of promoting unity. (Nate Day | Collegian)

Tale Spinners Lounge spotlights local talent

Nate Day • November 4, 2017

[new_royalslider id="668"] Everyone in the entertainment industry is looking for the next big thing, and Bill Lamperes, the founder of Tale Spinners Lounge, may have found it. After hearing a story from...

(Photo courtesy of CSU AISES Facebook)

Pow Wow 101 educates community ahead of 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow

Ashley Potts • November 3, 2017
Jan Iron, an IT Professional in the Agriculture Experiment Station and a member of the Navajo tribe, gave a quick presentation on the history, traditions and expectations of Pow Wows on Thursday evening. The talk was meant to educate the CSU community ahead of the 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow that will take place in the Lory Student Center Ballrooms on Saturday, November 4. The Pow Wow is part of CSU's celebration of Native American Heritage Month. 
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Old Town, Fort Collins to get lit this Friday

Ashley Potts • November 2, 2017

Now that Halloween is over, it is time for winter holidays to get lit. Downtown Fort Collins is prepared to do just that this Friday night, with the annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Thousands...

PizzaRev Taproom to open FoCo location in December

PizzaRev Taproom to open FoCo location in December

Jonny Rhein • November 1, 2017

The serve-yourself pizza restaurant and taphouse PizzaRev Taproom is expanding its franchise to Fort Collins in late December. PizzaRev will be located at 649 South College Ave at West Laurel St, north...

(Photo courtesy of CSU AISES Facebook)

CSU to host 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow for Native American Heritage Month Saturday

Maddie Wright • November 1, 2017
To kick off Native American Heritage Month, the 35th annual AISES Pow Wow comes to Colorado State University. A Pow Wow is a celebration of Native American culture, history and values for multiple indigenous nations and tribes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. It is a place for singing, dancing, eating and overall honoring the traditions of Native Americans.
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Día de los Muertos honors the dead

Maddie Wright • November 1, 2017
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday to honor the dead. It is a celebration across multiple days. It is a place for honor and worship and while different places celebrate it differently, the altar serves as the commonality and how it appeals to each different persons dead. There are many aspects to this day but one of the most important is the ‘ofrendas,’ also known as the altars.
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