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With summer closing in fast, couples are headed outdoors for their dates. Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular place to enjoy the sun, the water, the mountains, and the stars all in one day.

[Photo] Top Hikes in Fort Collins

May 5, 2014
A crew works to clean up blood and chemical spills after a reported explosion in the Chemistry building. Police were on scene recording evidence trying to figure out what happened.

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A CSU police officer stands watch outside a lab on the third floor of the Chemistry building where an explosion reportedly happened. Paper towels and drops of blood cover the floor of the hallway behind him.

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Captain Jeremy Currin performs a ruck march at Hughes Stadium Saturday afternoon. The ruck march was one of many tests during the CSU ROTC first competition for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency.

[Photo] ROTC Cadets participate in fitness test for German Airforce proficiency badge

April 14, 2014
Quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) throws to tight end Brett Jordan (88) at practice this Tuesday. The Rams are getting back to practice to prepare for another season this fall.

[Photo] Grayson at the helm as CSU football begins spring practice

March 26, 2014
Colleen McAnallen (left) and Kasey Brosheit (right) spend the last day of Spring Break studying and preparing for the last half of the semester. After a week of tranquility Fort Collins again becomes the bustling center of CSU.

[Photo] Cooke: It won't hurt you to do schoolwork over spring break

March 11, 2020
Senior accounting major Brian Cornick rides his Vespa home from classes on Tuesday afternoon. Scooters are a popular mode of transportation for students, yet the laws surrounding riding one remain unclear to many.

[Photo] Colorado State University now enforcing scooter parking

October 14, 2014
Sophomore forward Erika Bratschun moves the ball upfield during a match against Grand Canyon. The Rams are gearing up for two upcoming matches versus Utah State and Boise State.

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Freshman midfielder Amy Eckert passes the ball to her teammate during a game against Wyoming. The Rams are gearing up for their game against Utah State on Friday.

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Bike cops are known across campus for many different reasons. CSU graduate officer Matthew Staley takes pride in his work as he tries to make CSU a safer place for its students.

[Photo] CSU bike cops are cracking down

October 13, 2013
Sophmores Nick Dadlani (left) and Keegan Reynolds (right) walk past the construction of the newest addition to the Behavioral Sciences building. The addition, one of many construction projects on campus, has had to be put on hold for a while due to the weather condition.

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[Photo] CSU women's lacrosse heads to national tournament in Virginia Beach

May 6, 2014
Junior Veronica Frary keeps the ball from senior Sarah Moyer at practice on Monday.

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Lauren Elster dances at rehearsal for the UCAs Spring Dance Concert. Currently in Colorado there is no endorsement for teaching dance in public schools.

[Photo] Pushing for a dance endorsement in Colorado

May 8, 2013
Brian Svetic makes a play at second base at practice. The baseball team will be facing off against University of Northern Colorado in a double header this evening at City Park.

[Photo] CSU baseball looks to end home games on a crackerjack high

April 30, 2013
Junior Honors student, Adara Schweikart, stands by the very books that aided her with her pages and pages of work for her Honors thesis. Schweikart, along with many other Honors students, recently presented her thesis.

[Photo] Senior honors students at Colorado State race to complete theses

May 1, 2013
Junior Honors student, Adara Schweikart, stands by the very books that aided her with her pages and pages of work for her Honors thesis. Schweikart, along with many other Honors students, recently presented her thesis.

[Photo] Senior honors students at Colorado State race to complete theses

May 1, 2013
Senior Jedidiah Jedi Teofilo trucks through three players at rugby practice. The Rams are currently undefeated and will take on Cal Poly tomorrow at 1 p.m. on the IM Fields.

[Photo] CSU rugby pursuing goal of postseason run

March 5, 2014
Senior Jedidiah Jedi Teofilo trucks through three players at rugby practice. The Rams are currently undefeated and will take on Cal Poly tomorrow at 1 p.m. on the IM Fields.

[Photo] CSU rugby climbing the conference in last two weeks of play

April 5, 2014
Senior Miesha Gibson walks past the new College of Engineering building on the corner of Meridian and Laurel on Tuesday. The building is nearing completion and will house the head quarters for CSUs Engineering department.

[Photo] New engineering building partially funded, construction delayed

April 24, 2013
Senior Miesha Gibson walks past the new College of Engineering building on the corner of Meridian and Laurel on Tuesday. The building is nearing completion and will house the head quarters for CSUs Engineering department.

[Photo] New engineering building leaves room for improvement

April 24, 2013
Senior Miesha Gibson walks past the new College of Engineering building on the corner of Meridian and Laurel on Tuesday. The building is nearing completion and will house the head quarters for CSUs Engineering department.

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Jennifer New is surrounded by other dancers during the rehearsal of the piece You By My Side for the UCAs Spring Dance Concert. The performances will be held this Friday through Sunday at 8:00 and 9:30 pm at the UCA.

[Photo] Colorado State Spring Dance Concert at UCA

April 19, 2013
Jennifer New is surrounded by other dancers during the rehearsal of the piece You By My Side for the UCAs Spring Dance Concert. The performances will be held this Friday through Sunday at 8:00 and 9:30 pm at the UCA.

[Photo] Dancing through life: Fall Dance Capstone Concert

December 6, 2013
Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

[Photo] One day as a 'homeless' man in Fort Collins

April 14, 2013
Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

[Photo] One day as a ‘homeless’ man in Fort Collins

April 14, 2013
Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

[Photo] One day as a ‘homeless’ woman in Fort Collins

April 9, 2013
Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

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Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

[Photo] FoCo Cafe –– pay a little, or not at all

January 27, 2014
Collegian reporter, Matt Gabriel, talks to a homeless traveler that goes by the name of Fishtaco. Gabriel and another reporter, Cailley Biagini, went undercover on a Friday afternoon to discover what its like to be homeless in Fort Collins.

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Collegian reporter, Cailley Biagini, talks to two hobo travelers named Fishtaco (left) and Beer (right) in Old Town on Friday afternoon. Biagini went undercover for an afternoon to find out how Fort Collins homeless people are treated.

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Collegian reporter, Cailley Biagini, talks to two hobo travelers named Fishtaco (left) and Beer (right) in Old Town on Friday afternoon. Biagini went undercover for an afternoon to find out how Fort Collins homeless people are treated.

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Construction workers lay down the groundworks for building on to the LSC for the renovation. The construction on the LSC is due to be done for the Fall 2014.

[Photo] LSC revitalization in full swing by late May

April 16, 2013
Construction workers lay down the groundworks for building on to the LSC for the renovation. The construction on the LSC is due to be done for the Fall 2014.

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Construction workers lay down the groundworks for building on to the LSC for the renovation. The construction on the LSC is due to be done for the Fall 2014.

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Laurel Brubacher, playing one of the step-sisters, shows off at the Princes ball during rehearsal for the Canyon Concert Ballets performance of Cinderella. The performances will be held April 13 and 14 at 2pm.

[Photo] Lincoln Center hosts Cinderella ballet

April 13, 2013
Laurel Brubacher, playing one of the step-sisters, shows off at the Princes ball during rehearsal for the Canyon Concert Ballets performance of Cinderella. The performances will be held April 13 and 14 at 2pm.

[Photo] The 35th Anniversary Gala: A Twist on Traditional Ballet

April 11, 2014
Fishtaco flies his sign that says adopt me and spreads smiles in Old Town on a Friday afternoon. Fishtaco and his buddy named Beer travel the country hopping on and off trains, never spending more than a week in each city.

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Fishtaco flies his sign that says adopt me and spreads smiles in Old Town on a Friday afternoon. Fishtaco and his buddy named Beer travel the country hopping on and off trains, never spending more than a week in each city.

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Brian Svetic makes a play at second base at practice on Thursday. The CSU baseball season will be starting up again this spring.

[Photo] CSU baseball loses three of four-game weekend series with CU-Boulder

April 14, 2013
Brian Svetic makes a play at second base at practice on Thursday. The CSU Rams will be playing Metro State on Tuesday.

[Photo] CSU baseball takes on rival CU-Boulder in Johnstown, Colo. Springs

April 12, 2013
Andrew Dobersen walks along the Poudre River in October after the High Park fire turned the river black due to ash. A similar problem is occuring after the Galena fire a few weeks ago.

[Photo] CSU researches Poudre River ecosystem after High Park Fire

April 8, 2013
Kyle Bodley, member of CSUs Snowriders joins forces with Kids at Heart to take foster and adopted children up to Eldora Ski Resort on Saturday. In the reflection of his goggles two volunteers talk to one of the children about his experience learning how to snowboard. The day started off with ski and snowboarding lessons from Eldora instructors, and after lunch the children joined the Snowrider volunteers on the slopes to show off what they learned.

[Photo] Top 8 Things to Bring to the Slopes

February 7, 2014
Kyle Bodley, member of CSUs Snowriders joins forces with Kids at Heart to take foster and adopted children up to Eldora Ski Resort on Saturday. In the reflection of his goggles two volunteers talk to one of the children about his experience learning how to snowboard. The day started off with ski and snowboarding lessons from Eldora instructors, and after lunch the children joined the Snowrider volunteers on the slopes to show off what they learned.

[Photo] Ski season begins before the end of autumn

October 28, 2013
Constuction workers make steel reinforcements for the new dorms, Laurel Village, next to Corbett hall. The hall is said to open Summer 2014.

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Anthropology major Haeli Leighty tests one of the many mind boggling scientific displays in the Little Shop of Physics lab. The Native American Cultural Center is teaming up with the Little Shop of Physics to give the communitys youth a chance to learn about College.

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Anthropology major Haeli Leighty tests one of the many mind boggling scientific displays in the Little Shop of Physics lab. The Native American Cultural Center is teaming up with the Little Shop of Physics to give the communitys youth a chance to learn about College.

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Anthropology major Haeli Leighty tests one of the many mind boggling scientific displays in the Little Shop of Physics lab. The Native American Cultural Center is teaming up with the Little Shop of Physics to give the communitys youth a chance to learn about College.

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Anthropology major Haeli Leighty tests one of the many mind boggling scientific displays in the Little Shop of Physics lab. The Native American Cultural Center is teaming up with the Little Shop of Physics to give the communitys youth a chance to learn about College.

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Top row left to right: Colton Iverson (45), Greg Smith (44), middle row: Pierce Hornung (4), bottom row: Dorian Green (22), and Wes Elkmeier (10) near the end of their CSU basketball career as they will be graduating by the end of the school year. The senior Rams prepare for their upcoming games in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Championship.

[Photo] CSU mens basketball senior night has a lot to live up to

March 8, 2013
Top row left to right: Colton Iverson (45), Greg Smith (44), middle row: Pierce Hornung (4), bottom row: Dorian Green (22), and Wes Elkmeier (10) near the end of their CSU basketball career as they will be graduating by the end of the school year. The senior Rams prepare for their upcoming games in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Championship.

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Sophomore Guard Daniel Bejarano, 2, looks for a pass in practice during practice last week in Moby Arena. Tomorrow the Rams will be traveling to Laramie to play at 8 p.m.

[Photo] CSU basketball, Wyoming to meet for second Border War match up

March 6, 2013
Local artists were given the opportunity to show off their work at the All Hands on Deck skateboard art show. The show is a being held this weekend at 222 Walnut Street.

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Local artists were given the opportunity to show off their work at the All Hands on Deck skateboard art show. The show is a being held this weekend at 222 Walnut Street.

[Photo] Launch Skate hosts their second annual silent auction art show

March 1, 2013
Jason Binky Morgan works on setting up the displays for this Weekends All Hands on Deck fundraiser art show. The show is run by the non-profit organization called Launch-community for skateboarding.

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Jason Binky Morgan works on setting up the displays for this Weekends All Hands on Deck fundraiser art show. The show is run by the non-profit organization called Launch-community for skateboarding.

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Jason Binky Morgan works on setting up the displays for this Weekends All Hands on Deck fundraiser art show. The show is run by the non-profit organization called Launch-community for skateboarding.

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Nate Likewise stands ready to help customers at the MRKT Skate Shop. The store is one of the few skateboard stores that are skateboarder owned and has been selling boards and gear for seventeen years.

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Construction workers tear down the section of the LSC that was once the ASCSU senate chambers. The construction is part of the elaborate renovation of the LSC.

[Photo] ASCSU Senate continues work despite relocation

February 19, 2013
Construction workers tear down the section of the LSC that was once the ASCSU senate chambers. The construction is part of the elaborate renovation of the LSC.

[Photo] Greek Life goes green

February 19, 2013
Construction workers tear down the section of the LSC that was once the ASCSU senate chambers. The construction is part of the elaborate renovation of the LSC.

[Photo] CSU Lory Student Center renovation may be delayed

February 25, 2014
Construction workers tear down the section of the LSC that was once the ASCSU senate chambers. The construction is part of the elaborate renovation of the LSC.

[Photo] ASCSU Senate continues work despite relocation

February 19, 2013
Liang Haiyin and Yin Meina play traditional Chinese string instruments at the Chinese New Years celebration in the LSC Theatre Saturday night. This Chinese new year marks the year of the snake.

[Photo] CSU Chinese students say "Ni hao" to the new year

February 18, 2013
Liang Haiyin and Yin Meina play traditional Chinese string instruments at the Chinese New Years celebration in the LSC Theatre Saturday night. This Chinese new year marks the year of the snake.

[Photo] CSU Chinese students say “Ni hao” to the new year

February 18, 2013
Elaine Branjord (left) and Maria Logsdon (right) enthusiastically watch President Obama hold the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Branjord hosted a democratic watch party at their residence in Fort Collins.

[Photo] CSU students, professors react to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address

February 13, 2013
Elaine Branjord (left) and Maria Logsdon (right) enthusiastically watch President Obama hold the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Branjord hosted a democratic watch party at their residence in Fort Collins.

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Elaine Branjord (left) and Maria Logsdon (right) enthusiastically watch President Obama hold the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Branjord hosted a democratic watch party at their residence in Fort Collins.

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Professor Melissa Reynolds discusses findings with her graduate research assistants in lab last Thursday. Reynoldss research focuses on molecular design and fabrication of biomimetic materials that can be used in medical device applications.

[Photo] Record breaking numbers for technology transfer at CSU

February 4, 2013
Nigel Daniels, president of the Pre-law club, stands in the law section of the library Monday afternoon. Although many law students believe there is little to no hope for getting a job in law upon graduation, Daniels still has hope as he gets ready to take the LSAT next year.

[Photo] Only half of law school graduates find full time legal work within nine months of graduation

December 4, 2012
Nigel Daniels, president of the Pre-law club, stands in the law section of the library Monday afternoon. Although many law students believe there is little to no hope for getting a job in law upon graduation, Daniels still has hope as he gets ready to take the LSAT next year.

[Photo] Only half of law school graduates find full time legal work within nine months of graduation

December 4, 2012
Will Jenkins browses through piano books with his daughter Trinity at Spotlight Music Wednesday afternoon. Spotlight Music lies on the corner of College and Harmony and houses a vast variety of musical instruments ranging from guitars to didgeridoos.

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Dick Cullor directs a line of young voters by the North Ballroom in the LSC Tuesday afternoon. Polls close at 7:30 tonight.

[Photo] Update: Larimer County voters at Colorado State polling center

November 6, 2012
Lechem bread lies ready to be blessed by Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik as the sun sets on the West Ballroom, indicating the start of the Shabbat dinner. The dinner was held in the LSC West Ballroom on Friday night.

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Lechem bread lies ready to be blessed by Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik as the sun sets on the West Ballroom, indicating the start of the Shabbat dinner. The dinner was held in the LSC West Ballroom on Friday night.

[Photo] Shabbat 200 rejuvenates and inspires

November 5, 2012
Kaylee Kirzek dives to get the ball at practice for the Loveland Volleyball Club on the courts by the Rec Center. The Sand Volleyball courts as well as the rest of the IM fields are always open for use by students when the weather permits.

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Lechem bread lies ready to be blessed by Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik as the sun sets on the West Ballroom, indicating the start of the Shabbat dinner. The dinner was held in the LSC West Ballroom on Friday night.

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Lechem bread lies ready to be blessed by Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik as the sun sets on the West Ballroom, indicating the start of the Shabbat dinner. The dinner was held in the LSC West Ballroom on Friday night.

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From left: Trevor Heyman, Myles Sedgwick, Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, and Michael Lichtbach prepare food for the Shabbat Dinner on Wednesday afternoon. The dinner will be held Friday night at 7 pm. in the Lory Student Center Main Ballroom.

[Photo] Colorado State University's Rabbi Gorelik named one of six best teachers

September 9, 2014
From left: Trevor Heyman, Myles Sedgwick, Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, and Michael Lichtbach prepare food for the Shabbat Dinner on Wednesday afternoon. The dinner will be held Friday night at 7 pm. in the Lory Student Center Main Ballroom.

[Photo] Shabbat 200: Chabad hosts kosher dinner in LSC

November 2, 2012
Teresa Tellechea watches the presidential debate with a focused look on her face at Avogadros Number on Monday. The College Democrats held a watching party at Avogadros Number, while the College Republicans held one at the Larimer County Victory Office.

[Photo] A peaceful end to the first week of class

January 23, 2014
Teresa Tellechea watches the presidential debate with a focused look on her face at Avogadros Number on Monday. The College Democrats held a watching party at Avogadros Number, while the College Republicans held one at the Larimer County Victory Office.

[Photo] Get slammed with poetry at the Slamogadro Poetry Slam

April 25, 2014
Voters look on as the two presidential candidates debate live on TV. Several watch parties were held throughout Fort Collins including this one at Avogadros Number on Monday night.

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Voters look on as the two presidential candidates debate live on TV. Several watch parties were held throughout Fort Collins including this one at Avogadros Number on Monday night.

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Army veteran Drew Waldbauer attends class on Friday. Waldbauer works at the Adult Learner and Veteran Services center where the goal is to help support the transition, education, and involvement of adult learners and veteran students.

[Photo] New scholarship to aid student veterans

April 21, 2014
Army veteran Drew Waldbauer attends class on Friday. Waldbauer works at the Adult Learner and Veteran Services center where the goal is to help support the transition, education, and involvement of adult learners and veteran students.

[Photo] New issue of College Avenue magazine released Oct. 16

October 16, 2012
Army veteran Drew Waldbauer attends class on Friday. Waldbauer works at the Adult Learner and Veteran Services center where the goal is to help support the transition, education, and involvement of adult learners and veteran students.

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