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A student works on a laptop. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU faculty give students advice on how to best learn online

Graham Shapley
April 26, 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides a welcome escape

Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides a welcome escape

Graham Shapley
April 1, 2020
Walter Scott College of Engineering student, Janaye Matthews, gets a standing ovation after speaking on the topic of, The Mental Tuition of Marginalization, in the Lory Student Center Theatre during the 2020 TEDx CSU event Saturday afternoon. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

TEDxCSU encourages attendees to use inner momentum

Graham Shapley
March 8, 2020
The DJs play music at the Hunks vs. Punks 2000s Dance Party at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins Old Town. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

‘Hunks vs. Punks Dance Party’ recalls era of chokers, torn jeans

Graham Shapley
March 2, 2020
Entrepreneurs gather for a group shot at the at the Fort Collins Startup Weekend (Graham Shapley | The Collegian)

Startup Weekend invites ideas for innovative entertainment

Graham Shapley
February 25, 2020
Students at the Black Student Activist Conference stand together with arms around each other while keynote speaker Patrice Palmer reminds students the importance of loving each other and holding the line in times when being an activist gets hard, Feb. 1. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

1st Black Student Activist Conference: Power in ‘being present’

Graham Shapley and Gerson Flores
February 3, 2020
The Lyric, a movie theater that primarily shows indie films located on College Ave., hosts the Denver Film Festival from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

ACT Film Festival to educate on Native American culture

Graham Shapley
December 5, 2019
Collegian Film Reviews Graphic (Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

‘Who Will Write Our History’ shows wide scope of the Holocaust

Graham Shapley
November 21, 2019
A row of crock pots full of chili at the Chili Cook-Off and Harvest Festival, put on by the Junior League of Fort Collins (Graham Shapley | The Collegian)

Junior League chili cook-off brings autumnal bonding

Graham Shapley
November 18, 2019

Language clubs share culture, culinary arts at Smile event

Graham Shapley
October 27, 2019
Old Firehouse Books serves as a venue for the Fort Collins Book Fest, taking place on Oct. 18th and Oct. 19th. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Fort Collins Book Festival connects to agricultural roots

Graham Shapley
October 20, 2019
Rafael Duarte, Maggie Hendrickson and Liv Chapman hold up their pronouns for International Pronouns Day in front of the Lory Student Center Oct. 16. Duarte said that “we wanted to make sure people are aware that there’s different pronouns other than the binary and just to respect them and embrace them.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Students reflect on importance of pronouns, LGBTQ+ history

Graham Shapley
October 16, 2019
Colorado State University students perform A Mid Summer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare. In the middle is Titania, Queen of the fairies played by Holly Wedgeworth. Surrounding her are the fairies Peaseblossom played by Kelby Jakober, Cobweb played by Nicole Gardner, Moth played by Heather Braun, Mustardseed played by Taylor Baptiste and The Fairy played by Kaelyn Evans. (Asia Kalcevic | Collegian)

UCA brings the classics back with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Graham Shapley
October 9, 2019
People attend a CYCLEBAR class led by instructor Paige Brant at the Fort Collins Fitness Festival on Sept. 21st. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Fitness Festival highlights an accepting form of fitness

Graham Shapley
September 22, 2019
Colorado State University student Emily Gehman performs at Rolland Moore Park on May 5, 2019. Gehman is currently co-president of CSUs Bassic A Capella group with Ryan Fenske. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

CSU a cappella groups make their voices heard

Graham Shapley
September 11, 2019
Zora standing at podium speaking. (Addie Kuettner | Collegian)

Zora Murff challenges audience to reflect on oppression

Graham Shapley
September 8, 2019
Matt Mullins, co-curator of Juteback Productions and curator Randy Perkins hosted the 2018 Juteback Poetry Film Festival Friday night at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick house. Perkins is a filmmaker who began the poetry film festival in 2013 under the name Body Electric. The festival had over 200 international poetry film submissions this year. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Gulo Gulo Poetry puts private world of written word into spotlight

Graham Shapley
August 26, 2019
Students enter and exit class at the largest lecture hall in the Andrew G. Clark building. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Five tips for freshmen to get an A+ in college life

Graham Shapley
August 20, 2019
A musician plays for vendors and customers at Art in the Square 2019 (Collegian | Graham Shapley)

Art in the Square connects artists to the public

Graham Shapley
August 12, 2019
Freshman sociology major Jake Gentry, right, and Parker residents TJ Covillo and Rhonda Gentry move belongings into the Durward Residence Hall Thursday August 22, 2013. (Collegian File Photo)

4 ways to get along with new roommates

Graham Shapley
August 12, 2019
The Box Clowns host a dinner party at the Downtown Artery (Graham Shapley | Collegian)

‘Clown Appétit’ invites attendees to shed societal norms

Graham Shapley
July 30, 2019
The crowd gathered at the starting line of the Aruna 5k run on the CSU Campus on Sunday, July 11, 2019. The run was organized to help with the sex trafficing problem in India through support of the Aruna Project. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

CSU hosts run for freedom, largest in United States

Graham Shapley
July 24, 2019
LEGO Artist Osi Ogbuji, begins work on his futuristic vision of the city of Boulder and the Flatiorns at the first LEGO Creation Festival held by the Downtown Development Authority on July 20. Ogbuji placed 2nd with his piece and found out about the competition through the Denver LEGO Users Group. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Lego Creation Festival puts together day of design for all ages

Graham Shapley
July 22, 2019
The Fort Collins food truck rally is hosted at City Park every Tuesday evening during the summer season. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

The Fort Collins Food Truck Rally cooks up community

Graham Shapley
July 3, 2019
Firework display over City Park on July 4, 2017. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

4 Fort Collins Fourth of July ideas to please the patriotic

Graham Shapley
July 3, 2019
Jessica Gengler discusses the life of Editha Todd Leonard, who is responsible for the creation of the Fort Collins Symphony, at the the Discovery After Dark: Womens History in Fort Collins (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Museum of Discovery celebrates women’s history in ‘Discovery after Dark’

Graham Shapley
June 23, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Booksmart’ focuses on friendship throughout a fun night on the town

Graham Shapley
June 23, 2019
Crowds sit on the grass between acts at Taste of Fort Collins 2017 (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

4 local summer events to ensure a fun break

Graham Shapley
May 12, 2019
Volleyball courts outside of the CSU Rec Center on Monday May 5th. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

4 Undie Run alternatives to do during dead week

Graham Shapley
May 7, 2019
Piñatas representing the seven deadly sins created by Saxon Martinez hang in the center of the Carnegie Center for Creativity, surrounded by macro photography by Maranda Hutson (Graham Shapley | Collegian)

Capstone art show sends off artists with one last exhibition

Graham Shapley
May 5, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Avengers: Endgame’ finishes a story 11 years in the making

Graham Shapley
April 28, 2019
Letter from Masanjia sends message about Chinese oppression

‘Letter from Masanjia’ sends message about Chinese oppression

Graham Shapley
April 16, 2019
Illustration by Giovanna Vartuli | Collegian.

‘Eldorado’ reveals that refugee stories don’t end when they reach shore

Graham Shapley
April 16, 2019
American actress, singer, model, comedian and author Tiffany Haddish performs at Colorado State University’s RamFest April 11. (Gaby Arregoces | Collegian)

Tiffany Haddish delivers a hilarious and honest stand-up set at RamFest

Graham Shapley
April 14, 2019
Christopher (Chris) Snow, Associate Professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department works with a student in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. (Photo provided by Christopher Snow)

Alumni Association releases 2019 Best Teacher Awards

Lauryn Bolz and Graham Shapley
April 2, 2019
The Pride Resource Center is located in room 232 and provides resources and support for all CSU community members to explore and increase their understanding of sexual/romantic orientation, gender, and identity intersection. This year is the 20th anniversary of the center. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU supports trans students with educational poster series

Graham Shapley
March 27, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ brings British witticisms to UCA stage

Graham Shapley
February 19, 2019
Puppy Yoga is instructed by Kaitlin Mueller at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10, 2019. The puppies interact with the people throughout the yoga class. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Puppy Yoga: Om Kai makes exercise adorable

Graham Shapley
February 12, 2019
Rob Paulsen brings nostalgic tunes and toons to the Lincoln Center

Rob Paulsen brings nostalgic tunes and toons to the Lincoln Center

Graham Shapley
February 11, 2019
Undeclared global social sciences sophomore Miguel McMillan performs the Black National Anthem at the Black History Month Kick-Off Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Black History Month kicks off with a night of statues, song

Graham Shapley
February 4, 2019
Finals week is the most stressful time of the school year, but there are a few things you can do to stay more at ease. (Collegian File Photo)

5 de-stressing methods for a distressing finals week

Graham Shapley
December 6, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ dives into friendships, internet memes

Graham Shapley
November 29, 2018
General manager of Old Town Churn Sharaine Peoples holds two ice-cream sandwiches at the Media Sneak-Peak on Oct. 24, 2018. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Old Town Churn sirve helados para la comunidad de Fort Collins

Graham Shapley
November 8, 2018
Who Gives a Scrap is an recycle art store located off Shields and Drake. They accept donations of used art supply including dolls, paints, stamps, wood, fabrics and more. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Who Gives a SCRAP reduces, reuses and recycles art materials

Graham Shapley
November 7, 2018
The Fort Collins Ghost Tour takes guests through haunted underground venues throughout Old Town. (Collegian file photo)

‘Trail of Terror’ ghost tour mixes history and horror

Graham Shapley
October 31, 2018
Owner of Little Man Ice Cream Company Paul Tamburello addresses a crowd at the Media Sneak peak of Old Town Churns opening. Tamburello discussed the building designs behind the various Little Man Ice-cream locations and thanked those who helped make Old Town Churn happen. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Old Town Churn serves up ice cream to the Fort Collins community

Graham Shapley
October 28, 2018
A traditional apothecary kit decorates a table of snacks outside Paul Noffsingers magic and illusion show in Fort Collins on Friday October 19, 2018. Paul is a renowned magician and story teller. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

Master magician stuns audiences with ‘mystery entertainment’

Graham Shapley
October 22, 2018
CSU fireworks seen at the annual Homecoming celebrations. (Photo composite by Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

6 big events to look out for this Homecoming weekend

Graham Shapley
October 11, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Super Mario Party’ returns to familiar gameplay with new twists

Graham Shapley
October 11, 2018
A Mario balloon looms over the crowd at Vincon 2018 (Graham Shapley | Collegian)

Loveland VinCon brings old games into new light

Graham Shapley
October 7, 2018
The finished tacos. The shipping container-sized space gives the taco shop a food-truck-like atmosphere.

4 spots to grab a bite on National Taco Day

Graham Shapley
October 3, 2018
Ram Country Meats is located in the Animal Sciences Building and hosts meat sales every Wednesday through Fridays from 12 to 6pm. The meat sold includes a wide variety from beef jerky to large cuts of fresh beef. (Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

Ram Country Meats provides educational opportunities for Animal Science students

Graham Shapley
October 1, 2018
4th annual Tour de Corgi brings costumes, tail wags to Old Town

4th annual Tour de Corgi brings costumes, tail wags to Old Town

Graham Shapley
September 30, 2018
Matilda the corgi wears sunglasses to the 3rd annual Tour De Corgi. (Miranda Moses | Collegian)

Tour de Corgi returns this September for another day of costumed cuteness

Graham Shapley
September 25, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘The Dragon Prince’ takes risks with CGI and potential plot advancements

Graham Shapley
September 24, 2018
Players in the Super Smash Brothers club, bring different versions of the long running game series. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

‘Smash Bros.’ club brings friendly competition to old school game lovers

Graham Shapley
September 12, 2018
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘BlacKkKlansman’ reminds Coloradans of ever present racism in society

Graham Shapley
August 28, 2018
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