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Rome summer abroad program seeks adventurous students

February 9, 2017

For CSU students interested in spending summer in Italy, there is a unique opportunity on the horizon. Feb. 15 is the deadline to apply for Communication in Rome. The program is a six-week summer semester...

R Bar and Lounge hosts inclusive open mic night

February 8, 2017

R Bar and Lounge, which is a play on words for “our” bar, embodies love, excitement and encouragement, which was evident during this week's open mic night. R Bar and Lounge is Fort Collins' alternative...

Police Capt. Frank Johnson (left) and Police Chief Scott Harris (right) talk to CSU students about diversity at a “Dialogues Around Differences” seminar put on by the Diversity and Human Rights Committee from the school of social work at CSU. Photo credit: Megan Hanner

CSU Police host open seminar about diversity

Megan Hanner February 8, 2017

On Monday, Feb. 6 at noon students and faculty filled room 312 in the Lory Student Center for a chance to engage in dialogue with two Colorado State University police officers.   The “Dialogues...

"Smoke" is the perfect book for fans of "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones." Photo credit: Taylor Felver

Dan Vyleta’s ‘Smoke’ is a challenging but rewarding read

Taylor Felver February 8, 2017
A book surely to set your mind afire
Photo courtesy: Ayla Sullivan. Ayla Sullivan is Denver's 2017 Youth Poet Laureate.

New Denver Youth Poet Laureate believes poetry has power to humanize minorities

Maddie Wright February 8, 2017
“To the people that think the world is on fire, welcome"
Tony Helt stands next to his girlfriend Rebecca Abbott who has been especially supportive of Helt for the past year. Photo credit: Zach Bermejo

CSU employee hopes to pursue an education despite obstacles

February 7, 2017
Everyone has their own personal struggle, and sometimes it's invisible to others. For Tony Helt, overcoming problems has taken patience, and an understanding of the people around him.
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore via Flickr

CSU students react to Trump’s first weeks in office

February 7, 2017
Trump's Presidency Divides CSU Students
The women's clinic is housed on the second floor of Hartshorn Health Center (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Important things no one taught you about vaginas

Miranda Moses February 7, 2017

Lately, our current socio-political climate has been, to say the least, a little hectic. One subject that has been getting people a little more excited than usual is that of vaginas, specifically, vaginal...

Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

CSU’s Little Shop of Physics teaches children science in true Bill Nye-fashion

Matthew Smith February 6, 2017

It was a scene straight out of a "Bill Nye The Science Guy" episode. Aluminum cans spinning in a magnetic field, beach balls seemingly levitating in mid-air, laser beams traveling down the arc of a falling...

The Black/African American Culrural Center also known as the BAAC office is holding over 20 different events this Feburary for Black History Month this year that anyone can attend. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

CSU students share thoughts in honor of Black History Month

Nicole Towne February 6, 2017

Each year a mere 28 days are designated to learn about the contributions Black and African American people have made in our history and to celebrate the contributions they make every day despite the racial...

The internet’s reaction to Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement

February 5, 2017

If you have not been on the internet or out of your home at all in the past few days, you probably haven't heard the news, so here it is—Beyonce is pregnant, with not just one baby, but with twins....

Photo credit: Ashley Potts

Con Brio and The Revivalists sell out the Aggie for first stop of their tour

February 2, 2017

What do San Francisco and New Orleans have in common? Not a whole lot, admittedly, but both cities have recently grown bands with unique sounds and stellar stage presence. San Fransisco’s Con Brio...

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