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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...

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...

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