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A preacher sings from the Bible while surrounded by students on The Plaza Sept. 8. “They have no understanding that, ultimately, what are the two commandments we have to have? Love thy god with all thy heart and all thy soul, and love thy neighbor,” said Shawn Bowie, a bystander.

Contention captured: Preachers on The Plaza

Grayson Reed, Photographer September 13, 2021

  On Sept. 8, two pastors from Whitefield Fellowship preached on campus with the goal of bringing more students to the Gospel. Due to the preachers' controversial ideas of religious standards,...

Tywan Francis (8) holds his hands up in response to a call on the field Sept. 12.

An Ag Day Upset

Luke Bourland September 12, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="113"] The photo desk can be reached at photo@collegian.com 

A group of students sit outside on the grassy lawn outside of a building.

Back to campus captured in photos

Luke Bourland September 1, 2021

As the school year started, The Collegian photo desk was tasked with taking pictures embodying what being back to school meant to them. This gallery serves as an introspective look into how each photographer...

People relax on the hill outside of the Lory Student Center to listen to President Joyce McConnell's fall reflection speech Sept. 1. (Grayson Reed | The Collegian)

Fall Reflection photos

Luke Bourland September 1, 2021
The Colorado State University community gathered on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center Sept. 1 for the Fall Reflection.
Christinia Eala, an activist for Native American rights, talks with other demonstrators at the A biker at the Maxwell Natural Area Aug. 22 passes signs placed by the Intertribal Alliance for Right Relations. Demonstrators and activists were at the trailhead to explain the history of the Hughes land and their hope for it to be used as a gathering place for Indigenous people. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian) on Aug. 22. Elea and other activists envision the land that used to be the site for Hughes Stadium serving as a gathering place for Indigenous people, but Colorado State University is currently planning to develop housing and other facilities on the land. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Fight for Hughes Land

Luke Bourland August 26, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="111"] As part of Ram Welcome, Colorado State University had an event to hike to "The A" from the Maxwell Natural Area. Upon their arrival, first-year students were met by demonstrators...

Jeremiah Lucas shows some cannabis cultivars in the clone room where new plants are grown April 7. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

From dirt to doobie

Luke Bourland April 7, 2021

  [smartslider3 slider="110"]   From the growing of the plants to the drying to the finally packaging, a lot of work goes into one of college students' favorite pastimes. The marijuana industry...

Various products on display inside Brand Spanking Used on South College Avenue Feb. 23. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

The best places to thrift in Fort Collins

Cat Blouch March 17, 2021

If there's anything Fort Collins is known for, it would be its unique charm and reputation for sustainability. Thrift stores are around every corner of the City; finding one-of-a-kind statement pieces...

Sean Malley and Madeline Hoffman create a snow sculpture on Colorado State University's Intramural Fields during a snow day March 5. Malley said the snowball fight occurring during their sculpting, "seemed like just a mess". (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Rams enjoy a cold one on campus

Luke Bourland March 17, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="102"] Nothing transports "adult" college students back to elementary school faster than a snowstorm. The night before a snowstorm is an unforgettable feeling packed with superstition....

Rows of empty seats dormant in the Thomas & Mack Center at the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship in Las Vegas. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Playing through uncertainty

Devin Cornelius, Ryan Schmidt, and Tri Duong March 11, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=94]   Since the start of the season, the sports world knew that nothing would be as it used to be. Now with masks, social distancing and the absence of fans, student-athletes...

Denise Hakim, the owner of YumYum Social Club, prepares a falafel sandwich for one of her daily customers, Mar. 4. The grand reopening of the 30 years old family business is to “make the past mistakes right again and approach the business with a different attitude,” Hakim said. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Restaurant life during COVID-19

Luke Bourland March 11, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=95] Throughout Fort Collins and the world, many businesses have felt the brunt of COVID-19. One of those restaurants is Yum Yum Social Club and another is Avogadro's Number. Yum...

The Laurel Village dorms sit with Durward Hall and Westfall Hall in the background Feb. 2, 2021.

Frame by Frame: Community in isolation

Luke Bourland March 11, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=96] A little over one year ago, life in Fort Collins, Colorado, came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local hot spots like The Oval, Old Town Square, Canvas Stadium,...

Empty seats due to COVID-19 precautions during a Colorado State University women's basketball game in Moby Arena Feb. 4, 2021. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Playing through the Pandemic: CSU athletes compete before a distant crowd

Luke Bourland February 25, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=82]   Although sports have returned to Moby Arena, as is the case with much of life lately, it has a very different atmosphere than the Moby of the past. As a photographer who...

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