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Greg Dickinson, Department Chair of Colorado State University's Department of Communication Studies, hosts trivia about the ACT Human Rights Film Festival at Odell Brewing March 19. ACT is Colorado's only film festival centered on human rights and is hosted by the Colorado State University Department of Communication Studies.

Merchandise for sale at the entrance to Odell Brewing March 19.

A stone arch at the Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several stone sculptures.

A sign at the entrance to The Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

The Rock Garden in Fort Collins Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

A stone sculpture and stone chairs at the Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

A stone sculpture at The Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

[Photo] The Rock Garden shares natural beauty of Colorado

March 4, 2024
A stone sculpture at the Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

A stone arch at the Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several stone sculptures.

The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures surrounding a water feature., The store at The Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake

Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

The Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

[Photo] Little Shop of Physics to host 30th Annual Open House (The Sequel)

February 19, 2024
Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Luis Aceves talks about his internship experience Feb. 15. "I'm excited to see all the little kids we've seen at schools," Aceves said. "Some kids recognize us and they're so excited to recognize people who went to the school and taught them something."

Little Shop of Physics student interns Luis Aceves and Erika Monrreal talk about their internship experiences Feb. 15. "Kids see a woman scientist speaking their native language and it's like a switch flips," Monrreal said.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Luis Aceves talks about his internship experience Feb. 15. "I've fixed up ten projects so far," Aceves said.

Little Shop of Physics Assistant Director Adam Pearlstein talks about preparations for the upcoming Open House Feb. 15. "There's a 13-month checklist," Pearlstein said. "I haven't slept in, like, four weeks!"

Little Shop of Physics Assistant Director Adam Pearlstein talks about preparations for the upcoming Open House Feb. 15. "There's a 13-month checklist," Pearlstein said. "I haven't slept in, like, four weeks!"

Little Shop of Physics student intern Daniel Berning prepares instructions for an experiment Feb. 15.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Grace Balle solders a project in preparation for the upcoming Open House Feb. 15. Ball learned to solder during her internship.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Grace Balle solders a project in preparation for the upcoming Open House Feb. 15. Ball learned to solder during her internship.

The Little Shop of Physics duct tape ball, Clarence, Feb. 15. "Extra duct tape gets put on Clarence," explained Little Shop of Physics director Heather Michalak. "Clarence has a small child, Bartholomew, and I think I heard at lunch that Clarence is expecting again."

The Little Shop of Physics duct tape ball, Clarence, Feb. 15. "Extra duct tape gets put on Clarence," explained Little Shop of Physics director Heather Michalak. "Clarence has a small child, Bartholomew, and I think I heard at lunch that Clarence is expecting again."

Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst introduces Sir Bearington Feb. 15. Bearington has badges for air sports, watersports, and more based on experiments that he has been a part of.

The Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

[Photo] Little Shop of Physics to host 30th Annual Open House (The Sequel)

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2024
Little Shop of Physics student intern Daniel Berning talks about his internship experience and the upcoming Open House Feb. 15. "I always really enjoyed going to the Open House," Berning said. "The interns are new, but when you look at the goal, it hasn't really changed that much, which is really important to me."

A whiteboard in Colorado State University's Little Shop of Physics counts down the days to the Open House Feb. 15.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Mason McClellan shares plans for a Jupiter jar Feb. 15. The jar is filled with fluid that can simulate storms on Jupiter, according to Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst.

Little Shop of Physics student intern Mason McClellan showcases an in-progress Jupiter jar Feb. 15. The jar is filled with fluid that can simulate storms on Jupiter, according to Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst.

A flyer for the Little Shop of Physics Open House Feb. 15. The Open House is "the largest festival west of the Mississippi" without paid vendors, according to Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Located near the intersection of Timberline Road and Custer Drive, the apartments will be available to Colorado State University employees below market rate.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Located near the intersection of Timberline Road and Custer Drive, the apartments will be available to Colorado State University employees below market rate.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Located near the intersection of Timberline Road and Custer Drive, the apartments will be available to Colorado State University employees below market rate.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan. 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

[Photo] CSU, Tetrad provide affordable housing to employees

February 1, 2024
A sign advertising the Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Located near the intersection of Timberline Road and Custer Drive, the apartments will be available to Colorado State University employees below market rate.

A sign advertising the Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan 27. Located near the intersection of Timberline Road and Custer Drive, the apartments will be available to Colorado State University employees below market rate.

Sunset over Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

[Photo] CSU vs. CU: A history of our extensive rivalry

September 15, 2023
The Bohemian Biergarten in Boulder, Colorado.

The Bohemian Biergarten in Boulder, Colorado.

[Photo] Battle of the Bars: Old Town Square vs. Pearl Street

September 12, 2023
The entrance to the Sundown Saloon in Boulder, Colorado.

The entrance to the Sundown Saloon in Boulder, Colorado.

A sign for the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pearl Street Pub in Boulder, Colorado.

The sign for the Pearl Street Pub in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pearl Street Pub in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pearl Street Pub in Boulder, Colorado.

The entrance to Press Play in Boulder, Colorado.

A buffalo statue on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado.

A sign for the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado.

Sunrise reflecting from the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado.

Ram Welcome 2023: Local musicians Jack Costanza and Seeder Whaley of Fort Collins indie-pop band Co-Stanza at Ram Welcome's annual event, Ramapalooza, outside of the Lory Student Center.

Ryan Adams, Simon Martin, Jack Costanza and Seeder Whaley of Fort Collins indie-pop band Co-Stanza perform for incoming first-year students during Ramapalooza at Colorado State University Aug. 18.

Ducks swim across a flooded bike path next to the Lory Student Center Lagoon at Colorado State University Aug. 1. The Lagoon was one of the only areas to remain flooded after the July 31 storm.

[Photo] Flood mitigation centers minimize flood damage on CSU campus

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter
August 2, 2023
The south entrance to Rockwell Hall at Colorado State University Aug. 1. Rockwell was one of the buildings worst affected by the flooding July 31 and its basement remained closed for cleanup Aug. 2.

The south entrance to Rockwell Hall at Colorado State University Aug. 1. Rockwell was one of the buildings worst affected by the flooding July 31 and its basement remained closed for cleanup Aug. 2.

The south entrance to Rockwell Hall at Colorado State University Aug. 1. Rockwell was one of the buildings worst affected by the flooding July 31 and its basement remained closed for cleanup Aug. 2.

The south entrance to Rockwell Hall at Colorado State University Aug. 1. Rockwell was one of the buildings worst affected by the flooding July 31 and its basement remained closed for cleanup Aug. 2.

A bench on the edge of a flooded Lory Student Center Lagoon at Colorado State University Aug. 1. The Lagoon was one of the only areas to remain flooded after the July 31 storm.

Flood water covering part of a flood depth marker at the Lory Student Center Lagoon at Colorado State University Aug. 1. The Lagoon was one of the only areas to remain flooded after the July 31 storm.

A half-hour exposure of stars over Red Mountain Open Space June 27.

Fireworks are launched over Sheldon Lake during the Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration July 4. While some planned festivities were canceled due to rain, the fireworks proceeded as initially scheduled.

Gallery: Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration

Michael Marquardt, Photographer
July 7, 2023
Jordan Pasquin, drummer for Write Minded, performs at City Park during the Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration July 4. Based in Fort Collins, the band describes themselves as "a unique mixture of hip hop, rock, reggae, funk and soul.”

Dayglow performs “Run the World!!!” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. Approximately 3,700 people attended the concert, primarily Colorado State University students.

Gallery: RamFest with Dayglow

Michael Marquardt, Staff Photographer
May 4, 2023
Dayglow performs “Fuzzybrain” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. Approximately 3,700 people attended the concert, primarily Colorado State University students.

Dayglow performs "Fuzzybrain" during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The concert was attended by approximately 3,700 people, primarily Colorado State University students.

Dayglow performs “Fair Game” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. This concert was the first time this song had been performed live since Sept. 9, 2022.

Sloan Struble of Dayglow adjusts a guitar pedal between songs during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. In the studio, Struble writes and records parts for each instrument in Dayglow’s songs.

Texas-based indie-pop band Dayglow performs “Then It All Goes Away” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27.

Sloan Struble and Norrie Swofford of Dayglow perform “Then It All Goes Away” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27.

Norrie Swofford, touring keyboardist for Dayglow, performs “Then It All Goes Away” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27.

Brady Knippa, touring drummer for Dayglow, performs “Then It All Goes Away” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The concert was attended by approximately 3,700 people, primarily students at Colorado State University.

Peyton Harrington and Sloan Struble of Dayglow perform “Then It All Goes Away” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The song currently has over 13 million plays on Spotify and was performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Jan. 13.

Colin Crawford and Sloan Struble of Dayglow perform “Hot Rod” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27.

Colin Crawford and Brady Knippa of Dayglow perform “Hot Rod” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The 2023 event marked the concert’s return for the first time since 2019 and was attended by approximately 3,700 people.

Peyton Harrington, touring bassist for Dayglow, performs “Hot Rod” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. Hot Rod is one of the band’s most popular songs, with over 216 million plays on Spotify.

Fans request songs from DJ Tawanda during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The 2023 event marked the concert’s return for the first time since 2019 and was attended by approximately 3,700 people.

DJ Tawanda plays “Pepas” by Farruko during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. Tawanda’s set included a variety of pop, hip-hop and electronic hits from the 1980s to the 2010s.

DJ Tawanda plays “Baby” by Justin Bieber during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The concert was attended by approximately 3,700 people, primarily students at Colorado State University.

DJ Tawanda plays “Baby” by Justin Beiber during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27. The concert was attended by approximately 3,700 people, primarily students at Colorado State University.

Peyton Harrington, Sloan Struble and Norrie Swofford of Dayglow perform “Hot Rod” during RamFest at Moby Arena April 27.

[Photo] Year in Review: A visual timeline of the 2022-23 academic year

Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director
May 4, 2023
A man kneels while playing guitar in front of a man playing drums.

[Photo] 3rd annual Fools Fest is ready to rock

April 2, 2024
Colorado State University lifeguards Annie Scott and Paige Foster perform a simulated rescue on Megan Mullin during lifeguard audits at the CSU Recreation Center March 20.

[Photo] Life of a lifeguard: Diving into safety at The Rec

Emma Askren, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
Colorado State University lifeguards Annie Scott and Paige Foster practice CPR during lifeguard audits at the Campus Recreation Center March 20.

Colorado State University lifeguards Annie Scott and Paige Foster perform a simulated rescue on Megan Mullin during lifeguard audits at the Campus Recreation Center March 20.

Colorado State University lifeguards Paige Foster and Annie Scott perform a simulated rescue on Megan Mullin during lifeguard audits at the Campus Recreation Center March 20.

Colorado State University lifeguards Paige Foster and Annie Scott perform a simulated rescue on Megan Mullin during lifeguard audits at the Campus Recreation Center March 20.

Juan Pablo Casillas of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "Soul Sacrifice" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. Casillas was previously the lead singer of Los Angeles-based boyband Los 5 but moved back to Colorado after growing disillusioned with the Los Angeles music industry. "Fort Collins saved me," Casillas said. "I'm not trying to get famous with Persuasion. It's going to get as big as it's going to get."

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