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Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Julia Trowbridge
November 14, 2017
Little Shop of Physics intern Ana Lopez shares the concept of wave physics, or how waves is made, with kindergarten students at on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Here, the waves can be seen between the nodes, or the points of the rope that aren't moving up and down. (Photo courtesy of Adam Pearlstein)

CSU’s Little Shop of Physics makes science accessible to community, world

Julia Trowbridge
November 8, 2017
Dr Albert Fert won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2007 for the discovery of the giant magnetoresistance effect (Photo courtesy of SOURCE)

Nobel Laureate to speak at CSU

Julia Trowbridge
November 7, 2017
Several signs with the phrase, "It's okay to be white" have appeared on campus. This one, hung on a pillar underneath Clark B, is one of few not yet removed by students or members of the community. (Mikaela Rodenbaugh | Collegian)

‘It’s okay to be white’ signs posted across CSU campus

Julia Trowbridge
November 6, 2017
Lief Youngs, a CSU alumn, and Kendal Sonovick, a senior studying communications, protest the new animal science building on the Momfort Quad. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU animal rights group protests on-campus meat processing facility

Julia Trowbridge
October 31, 2017
Lucid Dreamscapes to present real time, Halloween-themed animation

Lucid Dreamscapes to present real time, Halloween-themed animation

Julia Trowbridge
October 25, 2017
Gravitational waves are detected with an interferometer. The design consists of two vacuum tubes with a beam splitter, which allows a beam of light to be emitted into the device, split identically by the beam splitter. The light travels down the tubes, reflects off of a mirror at the end, and the interference pattern is detected.

CSU professor assists in next generation of Nobel prize research

Julia Trowbridge
October 19, 2017
Graduate watershed seminar discusses water quality regulations

Graduate watershed seminar discusses water quality regulations

Julia Trowbridge
October 17, 2017
The Statistics Success Center, located in STATS 006, is a new resource available to those taking introductory statistics courses. The graduate and undergraduate students employed there hope that the resource allows for students to understand fundamentals of statistics. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Statistics Success Center offers new resource to students

Julia Trowbridge
October 17, 2017
CSU chemistry, biology buildings officially open, create place for students to learn

CSU chemistry, biology buildings officially open, create place for students to learn

Julia Trowbridge
October 16, 2017
Fluorescent nanoparticles that were synthesized by the Miyake group at CSU sit under a fume hood. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Prestigiously-educated chemistry professors join CSU

Julia Trowbridge
October 13, 2017
Local Fort Collins Band 'Places Back Home' performs at the Downtown Artery for Holdfast.'s EP release concert. The two bands have gotten to know each other well and continuously support each other in their music endeavors (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Local band member to go solo after Hodi’s Half Note concert

Julia Trowbridge
October 12, 2017
Nicknamed 'The Little Dipper,' this contraption acts as a thermos to keep liquid nitrogen from evaporating into a gas. The Little Dipper is used for cold testing of electronics: because these detectors sit in liquid argon at -200 C, the technology needs to withstand super cold temperatures. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU physics professor receives grant to study particles, understand the universe

Julia Trowbridge
October 11, 2017
Local middle school students try out Virtual Reality headsets at the VR Symposium in the LSC Photo by Riley de Ryk

Second Hackathon brings immersive technology, innovation to CSU

Julia Trowbridge
October 10, 2017
From left to right: Extra large pumpkins are $10, large pumpkins range from $6-$9, medium pumpkins are $4 and small pumpkins are $2. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU clubs sell pumpkins during October

Julia Trowbridge
October 10, 2017
CSU President Tony Frank responded to the government shutdown Saturday, Jan. 20. (Collegian File Photo)

High costs, rewards of research discussed at Board of Governors

Julia Trowbridge
October 6, 2017
Tony Frank announcing the next speaker at the Board of Governors meeting on Oct. 5th 2017. Accompanied by Chair D. Rico Munn (Right) and Vice Chair Nancy R. Tuor (Left). (Jordan Reyes | Collegian)

New watershed sciences Ph.D, technology in classrooms discussed at Board of Governors

Julia Trowbridge
October 5, 2017
CSU students develop Lego microscope with potential to revolutionize microscopy education

CSU students develop Lego microscope with potential to revolutionize microscopy education

Julia Trowbridge
October 4, 2017
3 ways to learn about astronomical wonders in Fort Collins

3 ways to learn about astronomical wonders in Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge
October 4, 2017
Nathan Gimble, a second year graduate student in Dr Prieto's lab, does his chemistry in an argon filled box. This box, filled with argon gas, allows scientists to create reactions without the interference of air or water, due to some compounds reactivity with elements like oxygen. Gimble studies particles a thousand times smaller than a human hair, nanoparticles, for potential uses as a semiconductor for harvesting solar energy. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Chemistry professor researches batteries, runs own company

Julia Trowbridge
September 27, 2017
President Frank addresses racial tension during 20th Fall Address

President Frank addresses racial tension during 20th Fall Address

Julia Trowbridge
September 21, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Suspect arrested for death of CSU graduate

Julia Trowbridge
September 16, 2017
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Fort Collins Police Services searching for new police chief

Julia Trowbridge
September 16, 2017

Cans Around the Oval collects donations, raises food insecurity awareness

Julia Trowbridge
September 13, 2017
The Aggie Village Apartments on the North side of CSU's campus are the newest of the apartment options for students searching for a place to live. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

Student housing waitlists spur plans for similar complexes

Julia Trowbridge
September 12, 2017
Dr David Koons, the new endowed chair, has been hired to teach and research waterfowl and wetland conservation, which includes animals like ducks (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

New endowed chair researches ducks, other waterfowl birds

Julia Trowbridge
September 12, 2017
Flood waters have risen into the Lakes on Eldridge North neighborhood near the Addicks Reservoir West Houston, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with several feet of rain. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma impact CSU students’ families

Julia Trowbridge
September 11, 2017
The new Chemistry Research Building in the Science Mall on the Southeast corner of campus. The building opened this semester, and is exclusive to research (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

New chemistry and biology buildings offer research opportunities

Julia Trowbridge
September 11, 2017
The Curfman Gallery is one of the two locations for the CIIPE (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Curfman Gallery to present international poster art

Julia Trowbridge
September 11, 2017
Local drone company sponsors CSU engineering project

Local drone company sponsors CSU engineering project

Julia Trowbridge
September 7, 2017
Police warn of bear sighting in Fort Collins

Police warn of bear sighting in Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge
September 5, 2017
"Muted Bane," makeup on canvas, by fourth year art major Todd Underwood (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU student showcases experimental, mixed-media in Hallery exhibit

Julia Trowbridge
September 3, 2017
The First Friday Gallery Walk will take place at 6:00 p.m. on On Sept. 1. The First Friday Gallery Walk will feature local artists and businesses. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

What’s open and closed on Labor Day

Julia Trowbridge
September 1, 2017
Jhené Aiko performs for CSU students and faculty at Moby Arena for Ramfest 2017. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

Jhené Aiko performs soulful set at RamFest

Julia Trowbridge
August 25, 2017
Donald Hailey and Chris Branch, two members of the Flat Earth and Other Forbidden Topics group, meet at the Purple Cup Cafe to discuss topics like the Earth being flat and the Mandala effect. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins’ Flat Earth Society resists the scientific status quo

Julia Trowbridge
August 23, 2017
The total solar eclipse, as seen from Casper, Wyoming at approximately 11:43 am on Monday, August 21st, 2017 (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Solar eclipse chasers double Wyoming’s population

Julia Trowbridge
August 22, 2017
The total solar eclipse, as seen from Casper, Wyoming, at approximately 11:43 a.m. Aug. 21, 2017.

[Photo] ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse will be the last for 16 years

October 4, 2023
Hot tips for surviving the eclipse

Hot tips for surviving the eclipse

Julia Trowbridge
August 21, 2017
Colorado State student, Sam Simeon, shares how studying with other students helps her remember material and do better on exams.

Best study places around campus

Julia Trowbridge
August 15, 2017
Justin Brookhart, Demo Specalist for the Chemistry Club, lights butane bubbles on fire during one of the club meetings (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

A look inside the clubs and organizations at CSU

Julia Trowbridge
August 14, 2017
A painted piano sits by tnew wehe Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, organized by 'Pianos About Town' with the Art in Public Places program (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Art in Public Places Program decorates the city, supports local artistry

Julia Trowbridge
August 1, 2017
Dakota Parker performs in Dominique Mickelson's original play 'Premonitions' as Rosie at the 2017 Fort Collins Fringe Festival (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

5 top performances from this year’s Fort Collins Fringe Festival

Julia Trowbridge
July 31, 2017
Mike Largent presents Move: A Mountain Goat's Monologue, a recount of his adventure with recovery and fourteeners at the 2017 Fort Collins Fringe Festival (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Inside look: Fort Collins Fringe Festival performers share experiences

Julia Trowbridge
July 31, 2017
Ryan Ruhle: Vice President of the Student Veteran Organization, Physics major at Colorado State, and mountain biker (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Colorado State University student, veteran connects community through mountain biking

Julia Trowbridge
July 24, 2017
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Fort Collins Fringe Festival to showcase obscure local art

Julia Trowbridge
July 19, 2017
Nineteen-year-old inmate Kayla Perez attacked two deputies during her scheduled court appearance on July 13. (Photo courtesy of Larimer County Sheriff's Office)

Larimer County inmate attacks two deputies

Julia Trowbridge
July 18, 2017
Sydney Brown, incoming Music Education major at Colorado State University, competes with the Blue Knights Drums and Bugles Corps as a trumpet player. Brown is in her third year with the Denver based corps which has ranked in the top 10 of internatioal drum corps throughout the last several years. Brown will be preforming in her "home show" Drums Along the Rockies on July 15, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Tony Villalobos May and Ascend Performing Arts)

Colorado State University students participate in Drums Along the Rockies

Julia Trowbridge
July 17, 2017
Steve Gray performs with the country- rock band Union Gray at the Lagoon Concert Series on Wednesday (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Denver-based Union Gray brings country to the Lagoon Concert Series

Julia Trowbridge
July 13, 2017
Portions of the stained glass windows in the Danforth Chapel are pictured on January 23rd. The Danforth Chapel, located on the north side of the Oval, recently had one of its stained glass windows broken. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Vandalized Danforth Chapel window restored

Julia Trowbridge
July 13, 2017

How to become an artist in Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge
July 11, 2017
Ellie Light, artist and a communications professor at Colorado State University, performed a live painting at Bare Bones Haircuts Gallery at the First Friday Gallery Walk. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

First Friday Gallery Walk provides free art show for Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge
July 8, 2017
Assistant Professor Erin Nishimura (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Assistant Professors receive Biomedical Research Awards from Boettcher Foundation

Julia Trowbridge
July 6, 2017
Photo story: Fourth of July fireworks in Fort Collins

Photo story: Fourth of July fireworks in Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge
July 5, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins and CSU officers involved in near-campus shooting placed on leave

Erin Douglas and Julia Trowbridge
July 3, 2017
Chickens at the A to Z Global Folk Art exhibit (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Global Village Museum presents folk art in new exhibit

Julia Trowbridge
July 3, 2017

Suspect in officer-involved shooting near Prospect Road pronounced dead

Julia Trowbridge
July 2, 2017
Justin Youngk, CSU graduate and host for the open mic event at the Bean Cycle, performs an original song at the I AM Open Mic event (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Open mic at the Bean Cycle showcases passionate, aspiring artists

Julia Trowbridge
July 1, 2017
Protesters lined Shields Street outside of Senator Gardner's office with signs like 'We Deserve Better' to make a point against the new health care bill (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Protesters voice disappointment over Sen. Gardner’s involvement in new health care bill

Julia Trowbridge
June 27, 2017

Colorado Brewer’s Festival brings entertainment to Fort Collins for 28th year

Julia Trowbridge
June 26, 2017
VP Mike Pence speaks at Focus on the Family's 40th anniversary celebration

VP Mike Pence speaks at Focus on the Family’s 40th anniversary celebration

Julia Trowbridge
June 23, 2017
Figuring Drawing at the Downtown Artery, happening again on July 3rd and 10th from 7pm to 9pm. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Downtown Artery hosts figuring drawing class for participants of all abilities

Julia Trowbridge
June 22, 2017
Jeff Stone, dressed as Antoine Janis, tells Janis's story as the citizens of Fort Collins view one of the first buildings in Fort Collins (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery presents living history with Culture in the Courtyard

Julia Trowbridge
June 19, 2017
CSU Women's Volleyball team celebrates win after beating San Jose State 3-0. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

PHOTOS: CSU vs. San Jose State

CJ Johnson and Julia Trowbridge
September 24, 2016
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