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Cars sit parked on Colorado State University's campus. This picture was taken in 1983. (Via Silver Spruce)

Living Yearbook: Cars through CSU history

Luke Bourland February 25, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=81]   When thumbing through an old yearbook or magazine, one thing immediately jumps out at me: the cars of the time. Most commonly used to describe old cars, “they just don’t...

William Hoelzel looks at eagles near Ziegler Road Feb. 2. Hoelzel is a birder and noted that eagles are “beautiful creatures.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Raptor watching

Ryan Schmidt February 10, 2021

A tree alongside a road near a concrete supplier does not seem like the most exciting place; however, due to many bald eagles, it was the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiasts to gather. On Feb. 2,...

Freshmen Caden Cope and Ryan Higman practice Jeet Kune Do outside the Student Recreation Center Sept. 24, 2020. Cope, a third-generation Bruce Lee student, practices this version of martial arts to keep his “skill sharp, create agility, and form structure,” so he will be prepared for any situation in a fight. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: A look back at fall 2020 through Fort Collins Focus photos

Lucy Morantz December 10, 2020

Everyone has a story. In recognition of this, The Collegian photo desk has worked to diversify the stories being told in our community and celebrate individuals and their stories through the Fort Collins...

Freshman Rylee Sharkey sits in her room during an online Zoom class, Oct. 26. Many students do not ever have to leave their room for their education. Some have found this to be a hinderance to their education, while others enjoy learning through an online medium. (Ciara Sackett | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Freshman life during COVID-19

Emily Seale and Ciara Sackett December 9, 2020

In August, we moved into our residents halls to begin our first semester at Colorado State University. The running joke around campus was how long we would be around. We often heard not to decorate...

Colorado State University apparel and merchandising seniors work on their garments during their apparel design and production capstone class Nov. 11. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Photo Feature: Capstone students fashion their futures

Anna von December 3, 2020

This fall semester, prior to when Colorado State University classes all went online, CSU apparel and merchandising seniors were hard at work creating their capstone fashion lines. In the apparel design...

Queen speaks in front of protesters as a rainbow forms in the distance. Queen talked about being a Black mother and her fear for her boys because they could be shot based solely on the color of their skin. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 50 photos fall 2020

Anna von and Lucy Morantz November 18, 2020

Dear viewers,  Simply put, this semester has been difficult. From a new school format, social justice protests, a pandemic, wildfires and the most contentious election in modern history, our Collegian...

Grey Sercl Williamson's Nearly Wild explores the rooms of the greenhouse Nov. 8. "Concord Floral" will be livestreamed Dec. 4-6. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: CSU theatre department’s play-turned-film

Anna Tomka November 18, 2020

Colorado State University theater performance majors are accustomed to acting on stage in front of a live audience; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the seasonal production had to be filmed.  This...

Students play intramural table tennis in MAC Gym Nov. 12. Participants noted that this tournament was a great way to get out and still do something active during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Intramural Table Tennis Tournament

Ryan Schmidt and Tri Duong November 17, 2020

Many sports have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, through the Colorado State University Recreation Center, there are still some safe and fun intramural sports available for students....

Colorado State Junior, and Women’s and Gender Studies major Kaz Smith recovers and watches TV at his home in Boulder, CO a day after his top surgery Jan. 29. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Becoming Kaz: A journey in photos

Colin Shepherd November 16, 2020

Colorado State University junior and women's and gender studies major Kaz Smith had top surgery on Jan. 28. All photos shown below were taken from Jan. 29 to Nov. 5. Collegian photographer Colin Shepherd...

A Joe Biden supporter stands on the steps to the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, waving an American flag and a Biden campaign flag hours after Biden was declared the president-elect Nov. 7. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Frame by frame: President-elect Joe Biden celebrations

Lucy Morantz November 12, 2020

Hours after Joe Biden was declared the president-elect of the U.S., crowds of Biden supporters gathered at the Colorado State Capitol and marched through the streets of downtown Denver. The following...

The McNichols Civic Center Building in downtown Denver sits, illluminated in red, white and blue lights. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Frame by frame: 2020 election week

Lucy Morantz November 6, 2020

After months of on-campus activities leading up to the historic 2020 election, Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members participate in various election-related activities,...

Members of the 1983 Collegian staff work on a computer. (Photo via "Silver Spruce")

Living Yearbook: Student media archivist looks at CSU history

Luke Bourland November 5, 2020

As a history major, I have always thought there is a lot to learn by studying the past — not just in studying wars and the historical figures who fought them but in studying everyday people and events.  When...

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