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The 2019-2020 Rocky Mountain Collegian Editorial Board poses for a photo Oct. 17. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Waldman: Good riddance, I’ll miss you

Elena Waldman
May 10, 2020
What to watch on Netflix. (Collegian File Photo)

Collegian Picks: Television shows to binge during quarantine

Elena Waldman
April 15, 2020
Weights for workouts. (Photo courtesy Missy Miller)

How to stay fit during quarantine

Elena Waldman
March 31, 2020
Dr. Yvonne Cagle, NASA Astronaut and aerospace researcher and retired Air Force Colonel, was the keynote speaker at Colorado State Universitys Women in Science Symposium, Mar. 3. The symposium took place in CSUs Canvas Stadium and featured Cagles speech and question and answer session, along with an international art exhibit, a poster session, portrayals of historical figures in science, the gallery of Colorado Womens hall of Fame, a model of a Career Issues group, slam talks, and discussion groups. Yvonne spoke of some of her experiences in space and about the health research she is involved with regarding how the body adapts to conditions in space. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle talks reality of imposter syndrome

Elena Waldman
March 4, 2020
Blodgett, an Instagram famous dog with over 4,000 followers, leaps between the pillars next to Morgan Library on Feb 18. Blodgett, accompanied by his owner/trainer/motivator Ian Krammer, was on the Colorado State University campus to practice tricks and train for upcoming mountain climbs in the summer. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Insta-famous canine Blodgett the Great swaps tricks for likes

Elena Waldman
February 20, 2020
With the increase of availability of social media, fame seems more accessible than ever. (Photo illustration by Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

5 Instagram accounts that defy influencers’ bad rap

Elena Waldman
January 30, 2020
A sign on a recycling bin in the Warren Lake neighborhood depicts what items can be recycled. Warren Lake s part of the sustainable neighborhoods network in Fort Collins. One of the projects theyve earned credit for is a workshop on how to properly recycle. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

7 ways to be a more sustainable student

Elena Waldman
January 27, 2020
CSU student Jared Stratton listens to music inside the LSC on Wednesday, January 22. In 2019, Jared listened to nearly 740 hours of music according to Spotify. He listens to music as much as he can, especially during transit when hes walking in between classes, driving, or taking the bus. Colorado State University started the Spring Semester 2020 on Tuesday, January 21. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

A spring semester playlist to cure your winter blues

Elena Waldman and Lauryn Bolz
January 23, 2020
The Gold Leaf Collective interior. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

4 FoCo restaurants to cure cottonmouth

Elena Waldman
January 22, 2020
5 trends from the previous decade that should stay there

5 trends from the previous decade that should stay there

Elena Waldman
January 21, 2020
The Nancy Richardson Design center, completed and opened in only January of 2019, is a space to enhance design programs at Colorado State University.

Gamers to rise and grind for Extra Life fundraiser

Elena Waldman
November 7, 2019
Collegian Picks: Dressing up for Halloween 2019

Collegian Picks: Dressing up for Halloween 2019

Elena Waldman
October 30, 2019
Dirty Harry performs on-stage during the fall semester PRISM drag show, Scream Queers, in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom Oct. 20. PRISM collected donations that went to the Pride Resource Center to help fund scholarships for LGBTQ+ students. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Scream Queers delights with frights at PRISM drag show

Elena Waldman
October 20, 2019
A rainbow CSU flag hangs from the Pride Resource Center tent at Denver PrideFest Saturday, June 16, 2016. The Pride Resource Center aims to provide an inclusive space for CSU students who identify with the LGBTQ community. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

National Coming Out Day to celebrate LGBTQ+ students’ stories

Elena Waldman
October 9, 2019
Social is a cocktail bar and restaurant that provides a classy environment and a wide variety of choices from drinks to food. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

4 bars to treat your family to a sophisticated night out

Elena Waldman
October 2, 2019
Homecoming fireworks light the sky of Fort Collins. (Anna Baize | Collegian)

Collegian picks: Favorite Homecoming weekend activities

Elena Waldman
October 2, 2019
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Recruits bombard each other after receiving their bid election accepting them to the sorority. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Waldman: ‘Empower women’ is a neoliberal travesty

Elena Waldman
September 16, 2019
Indie/Surf band Night Champ performs in the lawn of The Lyric during Weird Haus, making the night a culmination of different art styles. (Megan McGregor I Collegian)

Weird Haus brings multi-dimensional art to The Lyric

Elena Waldman
September 8, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

BROCKHAMPTON stays stagnant on ‘Ginger’

Elena Waldman
September 4, 2019
Wolverine Farm Publishing, a non-profit literary and arts organization based in Fort Collins, hosted Poems on the Pond to conclude their month long Own it! fundraising campaign on a private pond within city limits. Community members gathered at the event who share the Wolverine vision of building a community of wild, literate and passionate spirits. Aug. 30. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

Wolverine Farm wraps up fundraising with Poems on the Pond

Elena Waldman
September 2, 2019
The Fort Collins Femme Fest was held in the loft of Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick House to bring women-owned businesses and artists together. (Elena Waldman | The Collegian)

First FoCo Femme Fest debut encourages women to collaborate

Elena Waldman
August 26, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Sweet Princess EP’ illustrates the mind of over-thinkers

Elena Waldman
August 25, 2019
Elena Waldman, Arts and Culture Director. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Meet the editor: Elena Waldman, Arts and Culture Director

Elena Waldman
August 25, 2019
Students and family were able to take photos with our very own Cam the Ram at the Ram Welcome Carnival. Photo Credit: Ryan Arb

7 alternatives to Colorado State University bucket list

Elena Waldman
August 24, 2019
Nuance chocolate held a pop-up shop in Happy Luckys Tea House. (Elena Waldman || The Collegian)

Nuance hosts pop-up shop, emphasizes importance of supporting local businesses

Elena Waldman
August 18, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

Clairo explores new sounds on debut album ‘Immunity’

Elena Waldman
August 12, 2019
Colorado State University has many classes and other oppurtunities available to students and community members over the summer. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

5 things to do in Fort Collins before classes start

Elena Waldman
August 12, 2019
Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest returns to Fort Collins every August. (Courtesy of Bohemian Nights)

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest to bring eccentric tunes

Elena Waldman
August 9, 2019
Dozens of musicians took the stage at the Larimer County Fair. (Elena Waldman | The Collegian)

Larimer County Fair wraps up summer festivities

Elena Waldman
August 7, 2019
Tarantino reinforces edgy style in Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

Tarantino reinforces edgy style in “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood”

Elena Waldman
August 4, 2019
Jennifer Lauren-Bowers (pictured left) and Katy Iengo (pictured right) perform the Amy Winehouse Tribute for the Fort Collins Fringe Festival with the band Soul Revival.

Amy Winehouse Tribute tells tragedy of songwriting icon for Fort Collins Fringe Festival

Elena Waldman
July 28, 2019
The Fort Collins Fringe Festival held their opening night at the Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins, Colo. July 26. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Fringe Festival to liven local art scene

Elena Waldman
July 23, 2019
Welcome tent set up at the French Nest Open Air Market in Civic Center Park on July 20. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

French Nest Open-Air Market promotes Colorado-based artisans

Elena Waldman
July 21, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

Aziz Ansari ignores his own hypocrisy in ‘Right Now’

Elena Waldman
July 16, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Stranger Things’ season 3 challenges masculinity

Elena Waldman
July 9, 2019
Midsommar establishes Ari Aster as master of genre-bending horror

‘Midsommar’ establishes Ari Aster as master of genre-bending horror

Elena Waldman
July 3, 2019
Yesterday fails to honor The Beatles

‘Yesterday’ fails to honor The Beatles

Elena Waldman
July 1, 2019
Recently engaged couple Brian Merlin and Aneka Jensen take in the view from atop Arthurs Rock in the Lory State Park on Saturday. The 2,492 acre State Park is located along the Rocky Mountain Foothills adjacent to the Horsetooth Reservoir and includes over 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

5 summer date ideas for Fort Collins romantics

Elena Waldman
June 30, 2019
Foodie Walk guide cards sit on the counter at Kilwans in Old Town Fort Collins Feb. 15, 2019.

Foodies unite on summer solstice for Fort Collins Foodie Walk

Elena Waldman
June 23, 2019
Spotify (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

5 podcasts to listen to when you’re doing other things

Elena Waldman
June 19, 2019
The Netflix original series Love returns for its third and final season. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

SERIOUSLY: Netflix orders 11 more seasons of ’13 Reasons Why’ against audience wishes

Elena Waldman
March 31, 2019
The Lyric theater in Fort Collins offered a Cat Video Fest as a fundraiser for the Larimer County Humane Society on March 10, 2019. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

‘CatVideoFest’ brings cat lovers together for a good cause

Elena Waldman
March 11, 2019
The Netflix original series Love returns for its third and final season. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Collegian picks: Best romantic films for a cheesy Valentine’s Day marathon

Elena Waldman
February 14, 2019
(Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

6 classic love ballads to serenade your date

Elena Waldman
February 14, 2019
A ravers right of passage: 5 must-see artists at Decadence NYE 2018

A raver’s right of passage: 5 must-see artists at Decadence NYE 2018

Elena Waldman
December 21, 2018
HDFS major, Christine Flahive, takes the time to play with her service dog, Marley. It is important for service pets to be off duty every once in a while to enjoy playing outside. Marley isnt allowed to be touched by other people because he can pick up on too many scents and it can prevent him from helping Christine with her seizures. (Bianca Torrez/Collegian)

Avoiding a ruff semester: veterinary professors share tips for student dog owners

Elena Waldman
December 4, 2018
The Applied Computing Machinery and Women club poses for portrait after their meeting on Nov 29. The club meets on Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the Computer Science building in room 305. They host a variety of community events at CSU and participate in competitions such as the Ram Hackathon. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

ACM-W promotes perseverance for women in STEM

Elena Waldman
December 3, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

“Like and Subscribe” offers satirical poke at internet celebrity culture

Elena Waldman
November 26, 2018
Political science professor provides advice for politics on Thanksgiving

Political science professor provides advice for politics on Thanksgiving

Elena Waldman
November 15, 2018
The new addition to the Warner College of Natural Resources has classrooms, study spaces, a balcony, and adds new life to the old building just off the plaza. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

5 interesting classes to take during spring semester at CSU

Elena Waldman
November 14, 2018
The grand entry moves through the grand ballroom at the 36th annual AISES Pow Wow at the LSC on Nov. 3, 2018. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

CSU AISES hosts 36th annual Pow Wow, celebrates traditions of Indigenous culture

Elena Waldman
November 4, 2018
Female-lead Halloween remake misrepresents, falls short

Female-lead “Halloween” remake misrepresents, falls short

Elena Waldman and Lauryn Bolz
November 1, 2018
Shelves of Halloween costumes on display. During Halloween there are many costume options that are not offensive. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

How to avoid problematic costumes on Halloween

Elena Waldman
October 30, 2018
3OH!3 performing on the Aggie Theatre Stage | Courtesy of Henry Netherland

Emo Nite throws it back at the Aggie this Halloween

Elena Waldman
October 28, 2018
88-year-old Irving Roth is a Holocaust survivor with an important message to share. “I hope that people understand that ordinary people become murderers by the demonization of others,” said Roth. “It happened once and unfortunately it can happen again. We need to watch for the sign posts along the road to Auschwitz. Compare what is happening today at any given time. If there are any similar behaviors at any given time stop them. Stop it early and quickly.” (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Holocaust survivor keeps story of historical tragedy alive with Adopt a Survivor Foundation

Elena Waldman
October 25, 2018
An employee in The 13th Floor Haunted House gets her makeup sprayed on before the touring of the house opens to the public. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

All trick, no treat: 13th Floor Haunted House frightens visitors with chainsaw-handling monsters

Elena Waldman
October 18, 2018
Figuring Drawing at the Downtown Artery, happening again on July 3rd and 10th from 7pm to 9pm. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Soccer Mommy, Sasami bring female-powered rock to the Downtown Artery

Elena Waldman
October 14, 2018
For the fall season, Momo Lolo Coffee offers a pumpkin spice latte on their menu.

Basic is back: 9 pumpkin spice treats found in Fort Collins for fall

Elena Waldman and Lauryn Bolz
October 11, 2018
Center pieces for the upcoming U-Turn event are put together and on display for the event planning crew. U-Turn is being held at the TILT building this Thursday, Mar.3, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Photo by Bianca Torrez

U-Turn continues academic success effort for CSU students

Elena Waldman
October 8, 2018
CSU students Dan Isaacs, Bradley Callahan, and Jake Cuddemi talk about their podcast, Quick Sidebar. Cuddemi said, We like to talk about things that interest us and that hopefully those that have similar interests as us would listen to it. Their episodes range anywhere from Spiderman to zombies, to sci-fi to pet peeves. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

3 guys, 1 podcast: ‘Quick Sidebar’ entertains listeners with energetic episodes

Elena Waldman
October 2, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

Bojack Horseman season 5 highlights toxicity of entertainment industry

Elena Waldman
September 25, 2018
The Artery in downtown Fort Collins hosts a Yart sale where local artists have the opportunity to sell their work for under 100 dollars. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

YART sale gives emerging artists chance to sell, promote work

Elena Waldman
September 23, 2018
The CSU LGBTQ+ Flag hangs in front of shelter #7 of City Park, for the Pride Resource Centers annual Queer-B-Q. Mackenzie Pinn | Collegian

CSU’s Pride Resource Center promotes diversity, inclusivity during annual Queer-B-Q

Elena Waldman
September 23, 2018
Music performance major, Miranda Deblauwe reads her horoscope outs of The Rooster magazine on Wednesday, August 29. (Photo illustration by Natalie Dyer|Collegian)

Fort Collins astrologist offers insight to star signs and their flaws

Elena Waldman
September 11, 2018
Sun Ray Natural offers many organic and farm fresh items. They sell herbs, spices, herbal tea, eggs, meats and veggies. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Walnut Creek kicks off new season with Fall Artisan Merchant Market

Elena Waldman
September 9, 2018
Patrons shop at the Rolling Stone Rock Shoppe during the Pagan Pride Day Festival on Aug. 25, in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Pagan Pride Day celebrates diversity and inclusivity

Elena Waldman
August 26, 2018
Orientation leaders Luke Contreras, Taylorae Dewitt and Christian Kalenga chant “I’m proud, to be, a CSU Ram!” July 10 while incoming CSU students walk by as part of the Preview Orientation. The Preview program runs through June and July, and helps incoming freshmen and transfer stuents to get accustomed to the university and Fort Collins community.

10 ways to look like a freshman at CSU

Elena Waldman
August 6, 2018
Rap duo Khaki and X-GD make waves in Denver underground rap scene

Rap duo Khaki and X-GD make waves in Denver underground rap scene

Elena Waldman
August 1, 2018
Inside of Platos Closet in Fort Collins. (Elena Waldman | Collegian)

Let’s get thrifty: Fort Collins thrift stores for any budget and style

Elena Waldman
July 12, 2018
Country/rap duo Long Cut (Kerrigan Barry | Kore PR)

Hick-Hop duo ‘Long Cut’ creates new sounds from traditional southern sentiments

Elena Waldman
July 4, 2018
Cast of Equus after Thursday show at Bas Bleu Theater (Elena Waldman | Collegian).

Bas Bleu production ‘Equus’ shocks and entertains audiences with outstanding performances

Elena Waldman
June 27, 2018
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