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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....

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 10, 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,...

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 24, 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 9, 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,...

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 8, 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...

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