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15 pound iron weights lie on a tree stump. (Ian Fuster | The Collegian)

Socially-distanced exercise through the eyes of a Collegian photographer

Ian Fuster May 5, 2020

In my personal experience, I find that staying active and staying fit is key to a positive mental attitude. Especially during the time that Larimer County has been under stay-at-home and safer-at-home...

UPS provider Jesse Weber makes the daily route, delivering packages to people and businesses in Downtown Fort Collins. Weber received gloves after delivering to a dentist and received the mask from a woodworker. "I'm bringing people toilet paper, antibacterial wipes, dog food, Comcast, making it happen," Weber said. "Because, you know, a lot of people can't leave their house."  (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 30 photos, second half of spring 2020

Anna von May 4, 2020

Dear viewers,  The state of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Northern Colorado has evolved since Colorado State University transitioned to online classes on March 25. Larimer County has seen multiple...

A black-capped chickadee spreads its wings on Nov. 28, 2019. Chickadees are small birds that are common visitors to backyards and feeders. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Backyard birds through the eyes of a Collegian photographer

Ryan Schmidt May 3, 2020

With COVID-19, many people are finding themselves stuck in their homes. Finding a new hobby can be important during this time, and many are turning to birding as a relaxing way to pass time. The best part...

No one was left at home, including the pets, for the surprise birthday car parade for Natalie Day on April 23. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

Socially Distanced Surprise Birthday Parade

Alyssa Uhl April 28, 2020

A surprise car parade drove by the house of Portland, Oregon, resident Natalie Day to celebrate her 21st birthday from a safe distance on April 23. The event, organized by Day’s mother, included around...

(Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Spring snow settles over Fort Collins, through the eyes of a Collegian photographer

Pratyoosh Kashyap April 26, 2020

Spring and snow were two phenomena I had not put together prior to moving to Colorado from New Delhi in the summer of 2019. For us, the spring season is associated with marking the end of winter, with...

Man wears a DIY mask made from an old T-shirt. (Photo illustration by Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Mask Making Using Items from Around Your Home

Matt Tackett April 14, 2020

Following instructions on The Centers for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth face mask can be made in many different ways, all with resources from around your home.  More information on how...

Fort Collins resident Bradey Monroe, 20, attempts an indy grab at Edora Skatepark. Monroe started skateboarding a 1 1/2 years ago when he started working as a contractor, and his co-workers, who all skateboard, made him interested in the sport. “It's the reward of landing those tricks," Monroe said. "Like I said, it's that mind game. You have to really tell yourself to get it, and then when you actually do get it, it's that feeling. It's kind of surreal...you just can’t describe it.” (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 30 photos, first half of spring 2020

Anna von March 13, 2020

Dear viewers,  The Rocky Mountain Collegian photo desk has been working hard this semester to provide quality content for the print editions, digital articles and social media. As we move into a more...

Director John Barnhardt (middle) talks to crew members while they prepare for the next scene of his short film "Chords" on Thursday, Jan. 9. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins, including Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon and the Colorado State University campus. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Emmy award-winning director reflects on experiences in FoCo

Maddie Steele January 27, 2020

Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Barnhardt has always been passionate about filmmaking. From studying at Colorado State University to traveling the world for documentary films and winning an Emmy...

Singer-songwriter Dodie performs at the Gothic Theatre on her North American Human Tour Sept. 27. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 50 photos of the fall semester

Anna von December 18, 2019

Dear viewers,  We believe that images have the capacity to tell stories in a unique way. Photojournalists document the truth, capture elements of the human experience, and move people in ways words cannot. Alongside...

Albert Cones smiles in front of one of his piles of compost. Cones says that the compost is more than just a "thing" to him, as there are living organisms right inside them. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Heroes of CSU, a ‘soil loyal’ composter

Luke Bourland December 9, 2019

Rarely in life do you meet someone so passionate about their line of work as Albert Cones. Originally hailing from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, Cones is of Northern Arapaho heritage and speaks...

John Gaisthea speaks with audience members at the 37th annual Pow Wow at the Lory Student Center ballroom, Oct. 26. Fort Collins resident Gaisthea has been performing for more than 20 years. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Joyful feet set the rhythm at 37th annual AISES Pow Wow

Scott Powell October 27, 2019

A procession of men, women and children, all decked out in vibrant, multicolored Indigenous regalia, danced in rhythm across the floor of the Lory Student Center Ballroom while a circle of drummers...

A Colorado Proud Boy (hands behind back) gets detained outside the Charlie Kirk "Culture War" event at the University Center for the Arts Oct. 22, 2019. The event featured both Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative speaker, and Donald Trump Jr., where they discussed conservative values and socialism in the U.S. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Scenes from Charlie Kirk’s ‘Culture War’ event

Forrest Czarnecki October 23, 2019

The Young Democratic Socialists of America, members of Antifa, the Colorado Proud Boys and people who were unable to enter the University Center for the Arts took to opposite sides of Remington Street...

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