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(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Campus in Contention: Where and When

Lauryn Bolz
April 28, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Campus in Contention: Rhetoric doesn’t have to harm

Lauryn Bolz and Abby Vander
November 20, 2020
Colorado State University postdoctoral fellow in the departments of communication studies and anthropology Jay Schutte plays some Township jazz on his ____ Oct. 29. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

‘Never a final project’: Jay Schutte breaks down gender norms

Lauryn Bolz
November 16, 2020
Editor in Chief Lauryn Bolz. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Meet the editor: Lauryn Bolz, editor-in-chief

Lauryn Bolz
September 2, 2020
Following instructions on the Center for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth facemark can be made at home from a bandana, a coffee filter, two hair ties and a pair of scissors. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Community members help students mask up for move-in

Lauryn Bolz
August 17, 2020
LGBTQ+ community members, students, and allies holding up signs and flags follow Westboro Baptist Church protestors outside of Moby Arena as the Colorado State University volleyball team played San Diego State, Oct. 12. WBC had sent out a news release for the protest stating, “Don’t let the folly of volleyball make you forget god!” (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Intersectional activism: Remembering the roots of Pride

Lauryn Bolz
June 10, 2020
The third annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival stock photo. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

ACT At Home keeps the community connected

Lauryn Bolz
May 3, 2020
(Illustration by Amy Noble | The Collegian)

How to (realistically) spring clean

Lauryn Bolz
April 13, 2020
(Collegian file graphic)

5 songs that will bring the passion back to your sad, lonely sex life

Lauryn Bolz
March 31, 2020
Old Town parking, which shoppers fought over just a week ago, remains empty after the CDC recommended non-essential workers stay in their homes. (Lauryn Bolz | The Collegian)

Old Town businesses plagued by uncertainty due to COVID-19

Lauryn Bolz
March 25, 2020
(Photos courtesy of Lynn Bogner, Bas Bleu Theatre)

‘Fascism the Musical’ melts snowflake stereotypes

Lauryn Bolz and Liz Kelton
March 2, 2020
The Lincoln Center, located on Magnolia Street, is a performance venue and visual arts center in Fort Collins. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

The Lincoln Center to bring ’70s free-spirited nature with ‘Beautiful’ musical

Lauryn Bolz
February 24, 2020
Collegian Picks: Who got snubbed at the Oscars?

Collegian Picks: Who got snubbed at the Oscars?

Lauryn Bolz
February 6, 2020
ACT Human Rights Film Festival will begin April 14. (Photo courtesy of ACT Human Rights Film Festival)

ACT Film Festival calls for students behind the camera

Lauryn Bolz
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 he's 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
Displayed in the front counter, the cinnamon rolls are one of the most popular items at the Silver Grill Cafe

Collegian picks: Favorite Christmas traditions

Lauryn Bolz
December 16, 2019
ACT Film Festival seeks student voices at upcoming screening

ACT Film Festival seeks student voices at upcoming screening

Lauryn Bolz
November 6, 2019
Harbinger coffee was founded in 2012 by Jonathan Jarrow and now has two locations in the Fort Collins area. Oct 27. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

A caffeine addict’s guide to Fort Collins

Lauryn Bolz
October 29, 2019
People view the Africa Gallery Permanent Collection curated by David Riep and Lauren Karbula at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art on Oct. 24th. The museum tour followed the viewing of two acclaimed short films, Mthunzi and Mma Moeketsi. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

ACT shorts shed light on cross-cultural connections

Lauryn Bolz
October 28, 2019
Isadora Stowe’s installation, Anamnesis, in the Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center on Sep. 3, 2019. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Isadora Stowe transforms Curfman Gallery into dreamy biome

Lauryn Bolz
September 3, 2019

Meet the Editor: Lauryn Bolz, Arts and Culture Editor

Lauryn Bolz
August 25, 2019
Andrew Bird plays the violin as he headlines the final night of New West Fest, Aug. 11, 2019. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Andrew Bird whistles goodbye to NewWestFest

Lauryn Bolz
August 14, 2019
Students enjoy food from Braiden Dining Hall during late night on Halloween. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Tips for college freshmen: Eating at dining halls

Lauryn Bolz
August 7, 2019
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

Sure Sure’s ‘What’s It Like’ fails to deliver on promises of experimentation

Lauryn Bolz
July 10, 2019
Ginger and Baker located in Fort Collins has a teaching kitchen that is catered toward showing the public how to cook snacks to full meals. (Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

Ginger & Baker’s Teaching Kitchen serves up food and fun in afternoon classes

Lauryn Bolz
July 3, 2019
(Moose Photos | Pexels)

7 female-powered indie rock songs to add to your summer playlist

Lauryn Bolz
June 24, 2019
Kansas City Kitty, an independent boutique, aspires to bring confidence to women in Colorado through fashion. (Collegian | Lauryn Bolz)

4 independently run boutiques that make it fun to shop local

Lauryn Bolz
June 17, 2019
Two Police Officers standby during the 2018 CSU Undie Run on May 4th. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

University advocates against Undie Run participation, citing safety concerns

Lauryn Bolz
May 5, 2019
Sad Uwu performs their song “The sheer feeling of being unwanted,” at the R.E.D. zine and mixtape release party April 24 at the Ramskeller. Organized by the Red Whistle Brigade, the R.E.D. zine is an anti-oppression mini magazine created to support student voices though different mediums of art. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Students raise oppressed voices with R.E.D Zine and mixtape

Lauryn Bolz
April 28, 2019
CSU Students from different backgrounds of art show off their work at the Art Lab, Friday Night (Gaby Arregoces | Collegian)

Self-Identity gallery blends student expression and community involvement

Lauryn Bolz
April 22, 2019
Illustration by Giovanna Vartuli | Collegian.

‘A Woman Captured’ shares intimate account of modern-day domestic slavery

Lauryn Bolz
April 8, 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
Mary Claxton and Hayden Farr perform in new band, Trash Cat. (Mac Leverette)

Trash Cat welcomes Fort Collins to their album debut ‘Trash City’

Lauryn Bolz
March 26, 2019
Located in the University Center of the Arts Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, the new exhibition "Off Kilter on Point" showcases art of the 1960s from the Permanent Collection. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

‘Off Kilter, on Point’ offers glimpse into the 1960s at CSU

Lauryn Bolz
March 12, 2019
'Pictures of Resiliency' featured CSU women but emphasized global impact. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

‘Portraits of Resiliency’ celebrates strong women

Lauryn Bolz
March 7, 2019
Lindsey Paricio, a masters student studying chemistry, looks at a drawing in the Art and Science Exhibition. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

The Art & Science Exhibition opens with a creative exploration of the human condition

Lauryn Bolz
February 27, 2019
The Night at the Mewvies art exhibit was put on by the Fort Collins Cat Rescue at the Carnegie Center to display movie-inspired art of cats. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Popular Grand Cats Gallery unites local rescue and artists over love for felines

Lauryn Bolz
February 26, 2019
Cat-lovers view last year’s Grand Cats. The fundraising event merges the community’s love for animals and art. (Lydia Jordan | Collegian)

Fort Collins Cat Rescue’s ’Grand Cat’ gallery to support artists and feline friends

Lauryn Bolz
February 13, 2019
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Sweet ‘Palentine’s’ Day Dates for every type of BFF couple

Lauryn Bolz
February 7, 2019
Juror for the Exhibition and art history professor, Michael Fenton, explains the jury process to participants. Photo Courtesy Deborah Garrity.

College of Natural Sciences accepting entries for biennial Art & Science Exhibition

Lauryn Bolz
January 29, 2019
A student holds one of the puppies, who were destined for euthenasia before being saved by Bounce Rescue Shelter. (Lauryn Bolz |Collegian)

Fort Collins rescue shelter helps students destress with puppies

Lauryn Bolz
December 2, 2018
On Nov. 2, College Avenue became illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights, ushering in the season for Fort Collins residents. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

4 Old Town events to awaken the holiday spirit

Lauryn Bolz
November 27, 2018
Kate Glover, Ryan Batch and Mike Price opened the Fort Collins location of Little Horse on Nov. 17. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

Mid-century shop Little Horse Vintage breathes life into classic pieces

Lauryn Bolz
November 25, 2018
CSU instructors Mark Dineen and Scott Kreider use cranes to move a mold. The molds can weigh over a ton. (Laryn Bolz | Collegian) can weigh over a ton. (Laryn Bolz | Collegian)

Art faculty, students re-awaken CSU’s metal casting shop

Lauryn Bolz
November 13, 2018
Female-lead "Halloween" remake misrepresents, falls short

Female-lead “Halloween” remake misrepresents, falls short

Elena Waldman and Lauryn Bolz
November 1, 2018
The Wonderbound dancers had to combine their classical ballet training with unconventional, contemporary movements to create doll-like movements for Act II. (Amanda Tipton | Collegian)

Eccentric ‘zombie ballet’ explores bounds of human imagination

Lauryn Bolz
October 31, 2018
Mady Smith performs the iconic role of the notorious Frank N' Furter. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

Lyric Cinema keeps ‘Rocky Horror’ alive with live performance on Halloween

Lauryn Bolz
October 29, 2018
A huddled student walks to class during the Wednesday snow storm. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

Out-of-state students react to first snow storm of season

Lauryn Bolz
October 15, 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
At the end of act one, Reggie Flutey, played by Sonny Walls, recounts her gruesome discovery of Matthew Shepard's body. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

CSU’s ‘The Laramie Project’ closes performances with a teary standing-ovation

Lauryn Bolz
October 9, 2018
Jacob Bielmaier, a sophmore theatre student, performs as Steven Mead Johnson in CSU's production of 'The Laramie Project.' (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

CSU remembers the life and death of Matthew Shepard in their production of ‘The Laramie Project’

Walker Discoe and Lauryn Bolz
September 27, 2018
Bruce Gammonley plays Alan Raleigh, a lawyer who is always attached to his mobile phone. (Collegian | Lauryn Bolz)

Student-led ‘God of Carnage’ showcases CSU’s theatrical talent

Lauryn Bolz
September 19, 2018
Mary Claxton, who is usually the drummer for Trash Cat, switched out her drum sticks for an electric ukulele for this performance.

Flying V Sessions kicks off monthly series with female powered folk-funk fusion

Lauryn Bolz
September 17, 2018
Brianni De Fede pours Cranked Up Coffee's nitro cold brew. The bar mixes Larry Conlon's brew with horchada to create a harmonious drink.

The Caffeine Crawl returns to Fort Collins, fueling local caff-o-holics

Lauryn Bolz
September 17, 2018
Employee Hailey Moy serves a donut through the order window. . (Collegian | Lauryn Bolz)

FoCoDoCo reinvents the doughnut game with local and fresh ingredients

Lauryn Bolz
September 10, 2018
Abram Aleo and Travis Gillan pose in front of their mural. This was the Denver-based pair's first collaboration project. (Laurel Bolz | Collegian)

Fort Collins Mural Project brings color and culture to Old Town

Lauryn Bolz
September 4, 2018
Ali Rose poses outside her pop-up shop. The van allows her to set up shop in multiple places around Fort Collins. (Lauryn Boltz | Collegian)

Unique mobile boutique rides into Fort Collins

Lauryn Bolz
August 29, 2018
The cozy reading nook at Indigo Rose. There is never a lack of reading material. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

5 funky places to help uncover quirks of Old Town

Lauryn Bolz
August 27, 2018
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