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Frank Jimenez, Victor Jimenez and Juan Pablo Casillas of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "Sábanas Frías" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11.

John Jimenez, Frank Jimenez, Juan Pablo Casillas, Victor Jimenez and Ruben Alonzo of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "Sábanas Frías" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11.

Juan Pablo Casillas of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "Oye Como Va" 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."

Ruben Alonzo of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "Bailamos El Son" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. Alonzo also works for the Greeley Police Department, sings in Salsa Forte Latin Collective, and is the Music Director at City Park Church in Fort Collins.

Frank Jimenez of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "No One to Depend On" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. In addition to Persuasion, Jimenez is the co-owner of Babalu's Cuban Cuisine.

John Jimenez and Frank Jimenez of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "No One to Depend On" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. In addition to Persuasion, John Jimenez works as an Information Technology Professional for Colorado State University Athletics, while Frank Jimenez is the co-owner of Babalu's Cuban Cuisine.

Juan Pablo Casillas and Ruben Alonzo of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "No one to Depend On" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. Casillas was previously the lead singer of Los Angeles-based boyband Los 5 and has competed on American Idol, while Alonzo also performs in Salsa Forte Latin Collective.

Dawson O'Dowd of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "The House Is Rockin'" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11. In addition to Persuasion, O'Dowd works as a private piano instructor and a freelance pianist/keyboardist.

Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "The House Is Rockin'" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11.

Concertgoers dance as Fort Collins-based band Persuasion performs "The House Is Rockin'" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11.

John Jimenez, Victor Jimenez, Frank Jimenez, Juan Pablo Casillas, and Ruben Alonzo of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "The Sensitive Kind" at Avogadro's Number Feb. 11.

Juan Pablo Casillas and Ruben Alonzo of Fort Collins-based band Persuasion perform "Apache/Smooth" at Avogrado's Number Feb. 11. Casillas was previously the lead singer of Los Angeles-based boyband Los 5 and has competed on American Idol, while Alonzo also performs in Salsa Forte Latin Collective.

Josiah Martinez of Denver-based band Immigrant's Child speaks about the state of the Colorado music scene during an interview on KCSU Radio in the Lory Student Center March 5. "I think there is just a huge sentiment for a lot of people wanting the Denver music scene, or the Colorado music scene in general, to expand from where it is," Martinez said. "I do think we're on that cusp of it potentially getting to that next level, but it is just a lot of DIY stuff. It is being propped up by a lot of grassroots-type organizations."

[Photo] Local band Immigrant’s Child combines music with heritage

March 9, 2023
Josiah Martinez of Denver-based band Immigrant's Child speaks about the state of the Colorado music scene during an interview on KCSU Radio in the Lory Student Center March 5. "I think there is just a huge sentiment for a lot of people wanting the Denver music scene, or the Colorado music scene in general, to expand from where it is," Martinez said. "I do think we're on that cusp of it potentially getting to that next level, but it is just a lot of DIY stuff. It is being propped up by a lot of grassroots-type organizations."

[Photo] Local band Immigrant’s Child combines music with heritage

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
Colin Hill and Mario Martinez-Varelas of Denver, Colorado band Immigrant's Child discuss their songs regarding changes in Denver since Martinez-Varelas's childhood during an interview on KCSU Radio March 5. "I'm referencing stuff from my childhood," Martinez-Varelas said, "and from my perspective of, what is it like to be a community that's losing itself? When I think about it, I'm seeing it from the community perspective, not as an individual. There's so much change around me and I'm losing a bit of that."

Dave Colangelo with his artwork, Mask Anatomy 101, during the opening night of the Masks Exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Collins March 3. "I'm an occupational therapist, so in school I studied anatomy and physiology and had to learn all the ins and outs of the human body," Colangelo said. "I don't use any of that now, really, but I was always inspired by the art that these doctors and these artists put into these textbooks, so I did kind of a humorous take on what a face would look like. Fake muscles - with a little bit of real muscles - and silly colors." Colangelo has been a contributor to the exhibit for six years and spent two months on this year's mask.

Dave Colangelo with his artwork, Mask Anatomy 101, during the opening night of the Masks Exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Collins March 3. "I'm an occupational therapist, so in school I studied anatomy and physiology and had to learn all the ins and outs of the human body," Colangelo said. "I don't use any of that now, really, but I was always inspired by the art that these doctors and these artists put into these textbooks, so I did kind of a humorous take on what a face would look like. Fake muscles - with a little bit of real muscles - and silly colors." Colangelo has been a contributor to the exhibit for six years and spent two months on this year's mask.

Rosa Jimenez adds homemade guava jam to a batch of pastelitos at Babalu's Cuban Cuisine Jan. 24.

Colorado State University freshman Sophia Galier shares her artwork at the CSU Student Art Exhibition

A crowd gathers at the Curfman Gallery in Colorado State University's Lory Student Center for the Student Art Exhibition

[Photo] Annual Student Art Exhibition is now open

December 1, 2022
Renee Walkup displays her artwork at the Local Women Artists Market at Art Lab

Andrew Elofson, Sara Perez, Kelsey Gant, Sulove Tripathee and Noah Sauls of Denver, Colorado pop-punk band Suitable Miss

[Photo] Alternative pop-punk band Suitable Miss encourages inclusivity

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
The Continuum sculpture outside the Lory Student Center

The Dilitant Fault sculpture outside Eddy Hall

[Photo] Stella: The top 5 worst art installations on campus

Michael Stella, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Colorado State University mascot CAM the Ram poses for a photo

Colorado State University Color Guard performs at the Ram Walk tailgate

Colorado State University fans cheer after quarterback Avery Morrow scores the game-winning touchdown

[Photo] Stella: Call it a comeback — Ram Ruckus is starting anew

October 24, 2022
Colorado State University fans cheer after quarterback Avery Morrow scores the game-winning touchdown

Colorado State University fans cheer after quarterback Avery Morrow scores the game-winning touchdown

Colorado State University Running Back Avery Morrow scores the game-winning touchdown

Colorado State University Wide Receiver Tory Horton runs the ball

[Photo] Hawaii ends CSU's football season in heartbreaking fashion

November 27, 2023
Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs

Colorado State University Wide Receiver Dane Olson catches a pass

Colorado State university football players form a dogpile to protect the ball

Colorado State University Defensive Lineman Mukendi Wa-Kalonji signals to teammates

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell shouts at a referee

A referee breaks up a dogpile

Several football players in white uniforms stand crouched on the field ready to play, facing off against one football player in the frame in a dark uniform.

[Photo] Chasing Sunday dreams: Jacob Gardner stars as MOB leader

October 31, 2024
Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen tumbles while running the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen tumbles while running the ball

The Colorado State University football team lines up at the beginning of a play

[Photo] CSU football blown out by conference leader Boise State 49-10

October 31, 2022
Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen tumbles while running the ball

The Colorado State Universtiy football team lines up at the beginning of a play

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell shouts at a referee

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen runs the ball

Colorado State University Quarterback Clay Millen tumbles while running the ball

The Colorado State University football team lines up at the beginning of a play

The Colorado State University football team lines up at the beginning of a play

[Photo] Rams football steals win over Hawai'i behind standout freshmen

October 22, 2022
Colorado State University Wide Receiver Louis Brown is tackled while running the ball

Colorado State University Outside Hitter Annie Sullivan blocks the ball

[Photo] CSU volleyball takes on SDSU to continue outstanding conference play

October 11, 2022
Colorado State University Setter Ciera Pritchard and Middle Blocker Naeemah Weathers block the ball

[Photo] CSU volleyball brings home win and loss, falls in MW standings

October 8, 2022
The Colorado State University women's volleyball team takes the court

[Photo] Rams volleyball loses pair of difficult road matchups

November 7, 2022
Colorado State University mascot CAM the Ram at the volleyball game against the University of Nevada, Reno Oct. 6.

[Photo] Homecoming & Family Weekend Kickoff to bring Rams together

Allie Seibel, News Editor
October 11, 2022
Maverick the corgi plays in the Old Town Square water fountain during the Tour de Corgi parade Oct. 1. "It's been fun," said Jonathan, Maverick's owner. "I think I'll do it again, yes. We will probably do it again next year."

[Photo] Gallery: Tour de Corgi takes over Old Town

Tri Duong, Photo Director
October 6, 2022
A flyer on the Lory Student Center Plaza with a QR code linking to information about ongoing protests in Iran

[Photo] Iranian community members speak up following Mahsa Amini’s death

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director
October 4, 2022
Maverick the corgi plays in the Old Town Square water fountain during the Tour de Corgi parade Oct. 1. "It's been fun," Maverick's owner Jonathan said. "I think we'll do it again, yes. We will probably do it again next year."

[Photo] 8th Tour de Corgi celebrates corgi lovers, FoCo community

Allie Seibel, News Editor
October 3, 2022
Julissa Arce speaks about her experience immigrating from Mexico to the United States at Canvas Stadium

[Photo] Julissa Arce talks American dream, rejecting assimilation

September 29, 2022
A student who did not wish to be identified reads "The Satanic Bible" in front of a preacher on the Lory Student Center Plaza Aug. 30. "What I'm doing is trying to show this guy what it looks like to have something shoved in his face," they said. "I don't genuinely worship Baphomet, I'm just showing this guy nobody likes people coming up to you and going, 'Read my book, buy my shit, come to my church.'"

[Photo] Christian preachers are back on campus with even more to say

September 14, 2022
Documentary filmmakers answer questions in a panel during the Horsetooth Fest

[Photo] Horsetooth film festival brings people together over the art of film

September 12, 2022
A Transfort MAX bus at Spring Creek Station

[Photo] Burke: Thanking your bus drivers is the least you can do

February 27, 2023
The view from the top of the London Eye

Study Abroad: A Ram’s European Escape

Michael Marquardt, Photographer
August 23, 2022
Students gather at the KCSU radio station table

Sunset over Swansea Promenade

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Liverpool Lime Street Station

Lights hanging from a ceiling

Lights hanging from a ceiling

The Queen's House and Canary Wharf skyline

Old Trafford Stadium

Sunset over Paris

A road leads to a white building

Demonstrators show support for Ukraine

The Louvre Museum

The Eiffel Tower at sunset

Aerial view of Brussels, Belgium

London skyline from the top of Greenwich Park

A man spray paints a section of the Belfast Peace Wall

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