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Students dance in bright clothing on at the Loncoln Center Saturday during India Nite, which is hosted by the India Student Association. The 3.5-hour long event incuded cultural and more modern dances from India, as well as music. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students dance in bright clothing on at the Loncoln Center Saturday during India Nite, which is hosted by the India Student Association. The 3.5-hour long event incuded cultural and more modern dances from India, as well as music. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students dance in bright clothing on at the Loncoln Center Saturday during India Nite, which is hosted by the India Student Association. The 3.5-hour long event incuded cultural and more modern dances from India, as well as music. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students dance in bright clothing on at the Loncoln Center Saturday during India Nite, which is hosted by the India Student Association. The 3.5-hour long event incuded cultural and more modern dances from India, as well as music. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] What's up Fort Collins: Oct. 10-15

October 9, 2017
Four CSU students are safe after terror attacks in Paris

Four CSU students are safe after terror attacks in Paris

Megan Fischer
November 14, 2015
Nic Morse is is running as the Republican candidate for 2nd Congressional District of Colorado. Morse graduated from Colorado State University in 2009. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

CSU alumnus runs for 2nd Congressional District of Colorado against Jared Polis

Megan Fischer
November 12, 2015
Henry Wang paints at the Chinese table at World Unity Fair Saturday. Chinese painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Department of Social Work hosts diversity demonstration on the plaza Thursday

Department of Social Work hosts diversity demonstration on the plaza Thursday

Megan Fischer
November 5, 2015
Senior art major, John Sullivan works on his next art piece in the Visual Arts Building lab. Sullivan is one of three Colorado State University finalists for the national NICHE Awards. Sullivans is a finalist for his piece, “Motherboard” in sculptural metal. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Senior art major, John Sullivan works on his next art piece in the Visual Arts Building lab. Sullivan is one of three Colorado State University finalists for the national NICHE Awards. Sullivans is a finalist for his piece, “Motherboard” in sculptural metal. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

(Photo by: Jamie Rankin).

Students still need to respect the community on Halloween, FCPS and campus officials say

Megan Fischer
October 30, 2015
The Geospatial Centroid is partnering with Alternative Transportation to identify high-frequency transport areas and implement things to help plan for future transportation improvements. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Geospatial Centroid, Alternative Transportation use maps to identify potential improvements

Sady Swanson
October 27, 2015
Students who helped organized the Dance Marathon exitedly and proudly hold up signs for the amount they raised for Children's Hospital Saturday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Dance Marathon raises $11k for Children’s Hospital, kids with cancer

Megan Fischer
October 25, 2015
Students who helped organized the Dance Marathon exitedly and proudly hold up signs for the amount they raised for Children's Hospital Saturday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

(Photo illustration by Cameron Bumstead).

Avoid fines, register Halloween parties early through Off-Campus Life office

Megan Fischer
October 23, 2015
Ali Abu Awwad (left) of Palestine and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger (right) of Israel have chosen nonviolence as a way to bridge the distance between the two nations that live right next to each other, but that do not understand each other. Together, they have co-founded the Roots organization to help bridge the gap. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Israel and Palestine: ‘Discovering the Heart of the Other’

Megan Fischer
October 21, 2015
Not spending money on textbooks could be a possible option for education. David Wiley, Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning, and Nicole Allen, Director of Open Education for Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition came to talk at the Morgan Library about open education resources as an option for college course materials. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Open access textbooks could save students money, allow for earlier graduation

Megan Fischer
October 20, 2015
Sophomore Baylee Reinstein shared her experience with the foster care system. She was removed from her home when she was eight years old and had a good experience with her foster family who supported her. Reinsten is still in contact with her biological mother. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Northern Colorado in need of foster homes: Student shares experience from the foster system

Megan Fischer
October 20, 2015
Several donor bricks sit in the middle of the sidewalk on the CSU Oval. (Photo Illustration by Megan Fischer).

[Photo] Homecoming events show gratitude to alumni, donors

Caroline Kozak
October 15, 2015
Aurora Theater trial therapy dog admitted to Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Aurora Theater trial therapy dog admitted to Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Megan Fischer
October 15, 2015
Economics students Vân Hoàng and Xuan Le pet dogs in Estes Park over the weekend. They took a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park to see the changing colors of the leaves for fall. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] As CSU struggles with abandoned bikes, plans to expand parking in the works

Julia Rentsch
October 15, 2015
Economics students Vân Hoàng and Xuan Le pet dogs in Estes Park over the weekend. They took a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park to see the changing colors of the leaves for fall. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Radwan Kalaaji, a Syrian living in Fort Collins explains the current situation in Syria and the origins of the war that broke out in 2011. Kalaaji has family taht is still in Syria; many of them have lost their homes and are now refugees. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Stuck in Syria: Immigrant living in Fort Collins tells story of his family as refugees

Megan Fischer
October 13, 2015
Studying abroad in Greece: Financial crisis has not affected travel for CSU students, professors

Studying abroad in Greece: Financial crisis has not affected travel for CSU students, professors

Megan Fischer
October 12, 2015
Senior intetnational studies major, Deena Duwaik hopes to create her own non-profit one day to help refugees all over the world, but specifically in the middle East. She is passionate about talking about Palestine and sharing her opinion on the conflict between Palestine and Israel. (Photo by: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Humans of CSU: Seeking peace in Palestine

Collegian Staff
October 15, 2015
(Photo Courtesy of Morgan Library)

October means open access for students

Megan Fischer
October 8, 2015
Instructors at The Dojo show thier class self defense techniques they will learn in the following classes. The first C.O.B.R.A. self-defense class of five was held Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

C.O.B.R.A. protects the community with self-defense classes

Megan Fischer
October 7, 2015
Students practice palm strikes during a self-defense class Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students practice palm strikes during a self-defense class Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students practice looking angry during a C.O.B.R.A. self-defense class at The Dojo Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan FIscher)

(Photo courtesy of Flickr).

Russia rejects no-fly zone: air strikes begin in Syria

Megan Fischer
October 6, 2015
Tess Rychener, a first year veterinary student, sits outside the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She hopes to work in an animal shelter some day. (Photo By: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories relate animals and humans

Pamela Shapiro
October 6, 2015
Zeta Tau Alpha, Broncos team up to fight against breast cancer

Zeta Tau Alpha, Broncos team up to fight against breast cancer

Megan Fischer
October 1, 2015
Ann Little, an associate history professor at Colorado State University, appeared on "Who Do You Think You Are," tracing the ancestors of Tom Bergeron's family. The show reached out to Little because she is an expert in French-Canadian women's history. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

CSU history professor appears on ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

Megan Fischer
September 30, 2015
Chemical and biological engineering Junior, Eric Ferguson, plays the piano outside the Lory Student Center. This piano, like others in Fort Collins, was painted by an artist and sits outside for people to play and for others to enjoy. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Downtown Fort Collins Creative District would bring tourism, arts to Old Town

Erik Petrovich
October 1, 2015
Teammates lift neuroscience major, Sasha Boudko out of the water during their practice at Dick-Hewson Aquatic Center in Loveland after having their practices canceled on campus. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Neuroscience major Sasha Boudko warms up with her foot in the air during synchronized swimming practice at the Dick-Hewson Aquatic Center Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Synchronized swimming team resolves issues with practicing at Rec Center

September 30, 2015
Members of the synchronized swimming team practice at the Dick-Hewson Acquatic Center in Loveland Monday after having their on-campus practices cancelled. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Neuroscience major Sasha Boudko warms up with her foot in the air during synchronized swimming practice at the Dick-Hewson Aquatic Center Monday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Synchronized swimming team resolves issues with practicing at Rec Center

Sady Swanson
September 30, 2015
Members of the synchronized swimming team practice at the Dick-Hewson Acquatic Center in Loveland Monday after having their on-campus practices cancelled. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Seniors Jenna Hamilton and David Turchi take a break from studying to play with a 10-week-old kitten Sunday. Trying to convince the cat to pounce onto Hamiltion's back, Turchi waves a toy on the other side. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

The 3-D printer in the library hard at work printing a project created by a student. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

3-D printing: from traffic cones to prosthetic hands

Megan Fischer
September 27, 2015
Hundreds killed in Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca Thursday

Hundreds killed in Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca Thursday

Megan Fischer
September 25, 2015
An object created in the Idea-2-Product lab in the engineering building. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

A sheet of chainmail created in the Idea-2-Product lab in Engineering. The chainmail is printed already linked together. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

An object a student has created using software and a computer in the Morgan Library become a 3-D object. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students sit around a table in The Wild Boar Cafe to share their stories from their time abraod. Travel Tales, organized through the Office of International Programs, allows students to share in their love of travel with one another (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Stories from abroad: Students discuss their experiences at Travel Tales

Megan Fischer
September 24, 2015
The corner of a mosque and religious area in Tunis, Tunisia on a hot summer day. Tunisia is one of the many muslim majority populated countries taht celebrates Eid Al Adha. (Photo By: Megan Fischer)

The old gate which used to be the only entrance into Tunis, Tunisia stands surrounded by pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Tunisia is one of the many countries with a muslim majority population that celebrates Eid Al Adha. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

CSU welcomes largest, most diverse freshman class

CSU welcomes largest, most diverse freshman class

Megan Fischer
September 23, 2015
Pope Francis visits Cuba, United States is next

Pope Francis visits Cuba, United States is next

Megan Fischer
September 21, 2015
Statues in front of the Vatican line the circular walls, displaying the power of the church and the Pope. Pope Francis traveled to Cuba Saturday. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Senior international studies and economics major, Jenna Hamilton stands atop the steps of the administration building. Hamilton will graduate in May 2016 from the University. (Photo By: Megan Fsicher)

People camped out at Jefferson Street Park amid the bustle of Old Town Fort Collins Saturday night. During the day, the park is busy with "Occupy Jefferson" protestors, and some camp overnight also. (Photo By Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Woman stabbed at Jefferson Park Tuesday morning

July 27, 2016
Senior international studies and economics major, Jenna Hamilton stands atop the steps of the administration building. Hamilton will graduate in May 2016 from the University. (Photo By: Megan Fsicher)

People camped out at Jefferson Street Park amid the bustle of Old Town Fort Collins Saturday night. During the day, the park is busy with "Occupy Jefferson" protestors, and some camp overnight also. (Photo By Megan Fischer)

People camped out at Jefferson Street Park amid the bustle of Old Town Fort Collins Saturday night. During the day, the park is busy with "Occupy Jefferson" protestors, and some camp overnight also. (Photo By Megan Fischer)

A set of bike wheels sits in the Fort Collins Bike Co-op. Recovered and abandoned bikes are sometimes taken apart and used to make other bikes, or for cheap replacement parts. (Photo by: Megan Fischer)

Money raised from Tour de Fat benefits bicycling non-profits, community

Megan Fischer
September 18, 2015
James Gilbert spreads cheese over several pizza crusts at Krazy Karl's pizza on West Elizabeth Street. According to Gilbert, he likes the work environment in the pizza shop, saying the people are fun to work with and the work environment is laid back but he has enough work to keep him busy. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

James Gilbert spreads cheese over several pizza crusts at Krazy Karl's pizza on West Elizabeth Street. According to Gilbert, he likes the work environment in the pizza shop, saying the people are fun to work with and the work environment is laid back but he has enough work to keep him busy. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Krazy Karl's employee James Gilbert spreads sauce over several pizza crusts. Gilbet said he likes the work environment in the pizza shop because the people are fun to work with and the work environment is laid back but he has enough work to keep him busy. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] The Sweet Life of Matt and Cody: Fast five restaurant reviews

Cody Moore and Matt Lawrence
January 28, 2016
Some vistors look inside part of the New Belgium factory during a tour on Labor Day weekend. Changes in the beer-making process have changed recipes for two of New Belgium's beers. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

New Belgium makes changes to signature beer recipes

Megan Fischer
September 14, 2015
Aspen Heights, Fort Collins.

Student upset over losing housing due to U+2 violation

Megan Fischer
September 10, 2015
A map of the different zones of Fort Collins where. Photo Provided by City of Fort Collins website.

City councilmember Ross Cunniff explains his support for U+2

Megan Fischer
September 10, 2015
In Fort Collins the maximum amount of unrelated people allowed in a house is limited to three. If more than three in a living space are found, fines may occur and city action will be taken. (Photo Illustration by Megan Fischer)

Students can save money getting to campus by getting a carpooling pass. By doing this, they are committing to driving into school with two or more people. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Active Lifestyles: 4 things to do instead of driving somewhere

Katy Mueller
May 25, 2016
Front Range Community College students, Celina Ulrich and Adam Gunnell rode in the Tour de Fat Saturday. Old Town, Fort Collins was bustling with bikes and people in costumes enjoying the sunshine. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

The CSU Motorcycle Officers with their new modern bikes at the campus Police Department.

CSUPD lieutenant talks motorcycle officers on campus

Megan Fischer
September 3, 2015
(Photo courtesy of ASCSU.)

Colorado Representative Jeni Arndt to speak at ASCSU Senate Wednesday

Megan Fischer
September 2, 2015
Members of the city council met Tuesday to discuss community issues. Topics addressed Tuesday were issues regarding the disposition of lost, abandoned or unclaimed property, and the Northern Integrated Supply Project. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] LTTE: In response to "Fort Collins City Council opposes new damming of Poudre River"

September 4, 2015
Members of Zeta Tau Alpha, a sorority on campus participated in a boxing event Sunday at Title Boxing Club in Fort Collins. They completed warm-ups and punched bags for the majority of the class. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Students walk their bikes in the dismount zone Monday afternoon. Many students and staff at CSU commute to campus using alternate transportation. Fort Collins is a bike-friendly community and CSU is continuing efforts to increase bike-friendly areas and focuses on biking safety. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

[Photo] Bike, run, ride or walk: CSU commuters have options

Pamela Shapiro
October 20, 2015
Colorado State offers international experience to all students

Colorado State offers international experience to all students

Megan Fischer
August 28, 2015
Voice your concerns to ASCSU on RamWeb

Voice your concerns to ASCSU on RamWeb

Megan Fischer
August 26, 2015
Wildlife and domestic pets come into conflict when health of family pets are involved. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Wildlife and domestic pets come into conflict when health of family pets are involved. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Wildlife and domestic pets come into conflict when health of family pets are involved. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Rams spy on campus

Rams spy on campus

Megan Fischer
August 13, 2015
10 college roommates everyone has had

10 college roommates everyone has had

Megan Fischer
August 10, 2015
Sparkles, a two-month-old Pygmy Goat rests in the shade after chewing on a tree.

Petting zoo added at Gulley Greenhouse

Megan Fischer
July 15, 2015
Sparkles gets fed some grain from one of the visitors at the Gulley Greenhouse petting zoo.

Nancy Brown, who works in events and public relations at the greenhouse pets Lucky, a four-year-old horse at the petting zoo, now a part of the Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center.

Lola, the dwarf Angus Cow at Gulley Greenhouse, searches for grain in the hay of the petting zoo addition to the greenhouse.

Rossie enjoys a belly rub in the middle of the day as owner Mateo Jimenez checks on the animals.

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