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Artists Chris Kannen and Lauren Lipinski Eisen’s art on display at the Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center Aug. 22. Both artists create work highlighting organic objects observed in their natural environments as a response to their own memories.

[Photo] 'The Object of Memory' art exhibit opens at Curfman Gallery

August 30, 2023
Fort Collins City Hall located on North Meldrum Street and Laporte Avenue in Fort Collins April 20.

[Photo] City council passes environmental, residential ordinances

September 21, 2023
Interior of Repeat Boutique on the corner of South College Avenue and East Lake Street in Fort Collins April 20. Repeat Boutique is a consignment that is packed full of clothing and various items.

[Photo] Repeat Boutique: Affordable, sustainable shopping

April 25, 2023

Ram Racing: Insight into CSU Formula SAE

Reuel Indurkar , Staff Photographer
April 13, 2023
Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Charles Moore, sophomore mechanical engineering student, takes a break in the machine shop at the Engineering Research Center March 4. Ram Racing members volunteer the majority of their weekends to work on the vehicle.

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Nicholas DeBey, first-year computer engineering student, cuts a part on a horizontal band saw at the Engineering Research Center March 4. Students use caution while operating power tools to avoid injury.

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Charles Moore, sophomore mechanical engineering student, and Nicholas DeBey, first-year computer engineering student, cut a part on a horizontal band saw at the Engineering Research Center March 4. Members of Ram Racing use caution while operating power tools to avoid injury.

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Charles Moore, sophomore mechanical engineering student, and Nicholas DeBey, first-year computer engineering student, cut a part on a horizontal band saw at the Engineering Research Center March 4. Members of Ram Racing use caution while operating power tools to avoid injury.

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The previous years intake design mount on the Yamaha R6 engine is ready for testing March 4. This years intake assembly featured upgrades to allow for better airflow to the engine.

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Sudhish Raghupatruni, senior biomedical and mechanical engineering student, grinds a metal tube on a bench grinder at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. The bench grinder spins a disk at high speed to remove material from the pipe.

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Oscar Wenham, Ram Racing president, works with machine suspension parts on a metal lathe at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. Wenham used the lathe safely by wearing safety glasses while operating the machinery.

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Tim Hunt, senior mechanical engineering student, grinds a weld to polish the vehicle frame at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. Welds are ground down for appearance and to look for gaps or internal cracks.

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Sudhish Raghupatruni, senior biomedical and mechanical engineering student, grinds a metal tube on a bench grinder at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. The bench grinder spins a disk at high speed to remove material from the pipe.

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Nathan Madachy, sophomore mechanical engineering student, machines parts on a metal lathe at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. Madachy used the lathe safely by wearing safety glasses while operating the machinery.

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Brennan Burris, Ram Racing technical director and suspension lead, and Oscar Wenham, Ram Racing president, connect machine parts on a metal lathe at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. Burris and Wenham operated the lathe safely by only touching the moving components of the lathe when it was not powered on.

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Connor Shelton and Gus Trimble, senior mechanical engineering students, replace a drill bit in a milling machine at the Engineering Research Center Jan. 28. Drill bits are replaced when they get dull to allow for clean cuts.

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Ryan Klotz, senior mechanical engineering student, designs the exhaust manifold of the Ram Racing vehicle Oct. 26, 2022. Fall semester consisted of vehicle design and optimization, while spring semester consisted of manufacturing and testing.

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A student designs an aluminum plate that separates the driver’s cockpit from the fuel tank Oct. 26 2022. Fall semester consisted of vehicle design and optimization, while spring semester consisted of manufacturing and testing.

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A student designs an aluminum plate that separates the driver’s cockpit from the fuel tank in the Ram Racing vehicle Oct. 26, 2022. Fall semester consisted of vehicle design and optimization, while spring semester consisted of manufacturing and testing.

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Chassis tube material is laid out at the Engineering Research Center to see a top down view of the frame Oct. 26, 2022. Ram Racing had a third party company cut and bend the material.

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Ram Racing’s chassis subteam presents images and technical data of the chassis at the Critical Design Review at Colorado State University Oct. 26, 2022. Members from the Formula SAE teams at University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado School of Mines attended and provided advice in each subteams design.

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President Oscar Wenham introduces Ram Racing at the Critical Design Review event at Colorado State University Oct. 26 2022. Ram Racing hosted a design review event and invited faculty, students and Formula SAE teams from University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado School of Mines.

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Connor Shelton and Tim Hunt, senior mechanical engineering students, shape the styrofoam mold for the nose cone of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. The styrofoam mold was used to create a carbon fiber nose for the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame of the Ram Racing vehicle March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Liam Kjosen, senior mechanical engineering student, welds tabs for components to mount onto the frame March 4. These tabs connect various parts to the frame of the vehicle.

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Holly Wong speaks about her art installation, Guardian of the Spirits, at the Curfman Gallery at Colorado State University April 4. “Some people ask me how I pick colors,” Wong said. “These are complementary colors. They are inspired from Chinese lion dance. You personify the animal. These are a personified, larger-than-life, female force. The colors are energizing and boundless. I’m interested in getting beyond gender.”

[Photo] 'Guardian of the Spirits' gallery embraces femininity

April 12, 2023
The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University April 1. The mission of APACC is to provide a safe and supportive space for historically marginalized communities. The cultural center is focused on building community, working to remove barriers and providing access to resources to support students in finding fulfillment and success while at CSU and beyond.

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Masih Alinejad, Iranian-American journalist and author, speaks on women’s rights activism in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University April 3.

[Photo] APACC expands understanding of hijab with Iranian activist keynote

April 5, 2023
Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and author, speaks on women’s rights activism in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University April 3.

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Single pane of “Sustainable Gardens” by Lisa Cameron Russell in old town Fort Collins March 1. “Sustainable Gardens was a gift from the Downtown Development Authority through the Art in Action Project.

[Photo] Art in Public Places program enriches FoCo community

April 6, 2023
Poudre Fire Authority’s Tower 1 truck remains parked at Poudre Fire Authority’s Station 1 with the doors open to allow for a fast response time to the call April 1.

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Dawson Newby of Poudre Fire Authority shows the access to the bucket on Poudre Fire Authority’s Tower 1 truck April 1. The Tower 1 truck does not store any water on the truck. It is followed by a truck that stores water.

[Photo] Poudre Fire Authority first responders go beyond fire

April 5, 2023
The newly released young adults book from Tara Dairman, The Girl from Earth’s End March 26. The fictional book is about a girl who loses one of her two fathers and gains a genderfluid roommate. The book is aimed for young adults around the age of 9 - 12.

[Photo] Old Town Library hosts Tara Dairman book signing

March 30, 2023
Rex ShadesEagle reads the afterword of his book, Know Love March 25. Know Love tells the story of how Rex ShadesEagle overcame 27 years of addiction by healing childhood trauma. Physically and sexually abused from six to twelve years old until being kicked out on the streets for fighting back against his abuser. He would learn to hustle, lie, cheat and steal on the streets of South New Jersey. He left New Jersey to follow The Grateful Dead where he found his tribe. The Dead led him to Boulder, Colorado where he found his family. For the next two decades, Rex ShadesEagle continued his heroin use and was in and out of prison until one night in October 2013 when the lights came crashing down and a new day dawned on a new man. Eight years clean, Know Love shares one mans journey to overcoming his past to build a bright and beautiful future. ShadesEagle will be hosting a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. More information can be found at ShadesEagle’s website, www.knowlovefoundations.org.

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Rex ShadesEagle reads the afterword of his book, Know Love March 25. Know Love tells the story of how Rex ShadesEagle overcame 27 years of addiction by healing childhood trauma. Physically and sexually abused from six to twelve years old until being kicked out on the streets for fighting back against his abuser. He would learn to hustle, lie, cheat and steal on the streets of South New Jersey. He left New Jersey to follow The Grateful Dead where he found his tribe. The Dead led him to Boulder, Colorado where he found his family. For the next two decades, Rex ShadesEagle continued his heroin use and was in and out of prison until one night in October 2013 when the lights came crashing down and a new day dawned on a new man. Eight years clean, Know Love shares one mans journey to overcoming his past to build a bright and beautiful future. ShadesEagle will be hosting a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. More information can be found at ShadesEagle’s website, www.knowlovefoundations.org.

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Rex Shades Eagle shows the title of his book, Know Love, tattooed on his knuckles March 25. Know Love tells the story of how Rex ShadesEagle overcame 27 years of addiction by healing childhood trauma. Physically and sexually abused from six to twelve years old until being kicked out on the streets for fighting back against his abuser. He would learn to hustle, lie, cheat and steal on the streets of South New Jersey. He left New Jersey to follow The Grateful Dead where he found his tribe. The Dead led him to Boulder, Colorado where he found his family. For the next two decades, Rex ShadesEagle continued his heroin use and was in and out of prison until one night in October 2013 when the lights came crashing down and a new day dawned on a new man. Eight years clean, Know Love shares one mans journey to overcoming his past to build a bright and beautiful future. ShadesEagle will be hosting a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. More information can be found at ShadesEagle’s website, www.knowlovefoundations.org.

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Reverend Naomi Tutu speaks on international womens day in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University March 8.

[Photo] Human rights, gender activist speaks at CSU for International Women's Day

March 10, 2023
Reverend Naomi Tutu speaks on international womens day in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University March 8.

[Photo] Human rights, gender activist speaks at CSU for International Women’s Day

March 10, 2023
Washington’s in Fort Collins Feb. 24. Washington’s is a music venue for live contemporary music with a balcony level.

[Photo] Washington’s music venue: A hidden FoCo gem

March 2, 2023
Temple Grandin, a prominent author and professor at Colorado State University, speaks on the importance of research for the next generation of agricultural scientists, Sept. 6, 2022. Grandin said, “I’ve really enjoyed doing research, its something I get a lot of enjoyment from. I teach a class in livestock handling and one of the things that I really emphasize to students is observation. Observe what your animals are doing.”

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Temple Grandin,

[Photo] Temple Grandin receives CSU's 2023 Founders Day Medal

February 21, 2023
The produce isle at Trader Joes in Fort Collins, Colorado Feb. 17.

[Photo] Peck: Our food system tells us why groceries are so expensive

February 21, 2023
Peter Gracyalny, owner of Frontier Gallery, displays a 1897 Winchester rifle Jan. 24

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A member of the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team removes sharp ice chunks from the area set for the Polar Plunge into Horsetooth Reservoir Jan. 21. The LCDRT oversaw the safety of the runners participating in the polar plunge.

Gallery: Horsetooth Reservoir Polar Bear Plunge 2023

Reuel Indurkar , Staff Photographer
January 25, 2023
SDC community space opens on the second floor of the Lory Student Center Jan. 20.

[Photo] Student Disability Center reopens space in Lory Student Center

February 15, 2023
West Myrtle Street and South Grant Avenue, along with many other residential streets, remain unplowed days after the last snowfall while larger streets such as West Mulberry Street are plowed and supporting traffic flow Jan. 20.

[Photo] La falta de remover nieve afecta a las personas deshabilitadas en CSU

February 22, 2023
SDC community space opens on the second floor of the Lory Student Center Jan. 20.

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Guard Jalen Lake (15) shoots a two pointer over a defender at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Lake shot a 50% for two pointers made at the game. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

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Forward James Moors (10) guards the offense at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Moors played a dynamic defensive style covering the paint as a center and also covering his defensive position as a guard. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

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Forward James Moors (10) guards the offense at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Moors played a dynamic defensive style covering the paint as a center and also covering his defensive position as a guard. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

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Guard Jalen Lake (15) shoots a three pointer over a defender at the University of Colorado Boulder basketball game

[Photo] Colorado State takes an difficult defeat in CU Rocky Mountain Showdown

December 8, 2022
Forward James Moors (10) looks for a pass after being double teamed in the paint at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Moors passed to Guard Isaiah Rivera (23) who made the three point shot. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

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Guard John Tonje (1) dunks at the first point of the away game at the University of Colorado Boulder Dec. 8. CSU lost the tip off but recovered the ball through a bad pass and scored the first point on a fastbreak. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Guard John Tonje (1) dunks at the first point of the away game at the University of Colorado Boulder Dec. 8. CSU lost the tip off but recovered the ball through a bad pass and scored the first point on a fastbreak. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Guard John Tonje (1) dunks at the first point of the away game at the University of Colorado Boulder Dec. 8. CSU lost the tip off but recovered the ball through a bad pass and scored the first point on a fastbreak. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder jump for the ball at tipoff at the away basketball game Dec. 8. CSU lost the tip off but recovered the ball through a bad pass and scored the first point on a fastbreak.

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Guard John Tonje (1) dunks while warming up at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Guard John Tonje (1) dunks while warming up at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Guard Jackson Payne (11) dunks while warming up at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Colorado State University was losing at halftime with a score of 30-38 and went on to lose at a final score of 65-93.

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Head coach Niko Medved is disappointed by an unfair call by the referee at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Throughout the game, referees called a total of 31 fouls. Fans and coaches were outraged at the frequency of foul calls. Colorado State University lost with a final score of 65-93.

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