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Elderbrook performs to a sold-out Bluebird Theater in Denver Oct. 17.

Grammy-nominated artist Elderbrook sells out Bluebird Theater

Ryan Schmidt, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2021
A group of rally-goers gather outside the Fort Collins Colorado Public Health Building Nov. 1. Individuals voiced concerns about varying topics including personal freedoms, vaccine mandates and health policies. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian) .

County residents speak against vaccine mandates

Ryan Schmidt, Serena Bettis, and Garrett Mogel
November 4, 2021
A trailer at a rally against vaccine mandates near the Larimer County Public Health offices on Blue Spruce Dr. Nov. 1. At the rally, individuals voiced different concerns for a variety of issues such as, vaccine and mask mandates, personal freedom, and other COVID-19 public health policies. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Hundreds rally against Larimer County COVID-19 restrictions

Ryan Schmidt and Garrett Mogel
November 1, 2021
Collegian File Photo

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

Allie Seibel, News Editor
October 11, 2022
Fort Collins City Council in session Sept. 21, 2021. The city council heard from community members and moved forward with a variety of ordinances impacting Poudre School District, local marijuana codes, infrastructure and other aspects of the City.

[Photo] Fort Collins City Council discusses disposable bag ordinance

February 17, 2022
Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt during a City Council session Sept. 21, 2021. The City Council heard from community members and moved forward with a variety of ordinances impacting Poudre School District, local marijuana codes, infrastructure and other aspects of the city.

[Photo] State of the City Address discusses lessons from the pandemic

February 3, 2022
Fort Collins City Hall Sept. 21, 2021.

[Photo] City Council hosts second work session for 2022 budget

Austria Cohn
September 29, 2021
Former Speaker of the Senate Kyle Hill addresses the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate Sept. 8, 2021. The senate heard updates from President Christian Dykson, swore in new senators and debated voting on members for a legislative advisory board.

[Photo] ASCSU convenes to swear in senators, discuss meeting procedure

Piper Russell
September 9, 2021
A hiker at the Maxwell Natural Area passes a sign placed by the First Nations Right Relations Gathering for Hughes Land Back Aug. 22. Colorado State University planned to develop the Hughes land, but activists hoped the site could be used as a gathering place for Indigenous people.

[Photo] Lopez: Public schools can teach better Indigenous history

Dominique Lopez
November 16, 2021
Rows of empty seats dormant in the Thomas & Mack Center at the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship in Las Vegas. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Playing through uncertainty

Devin Cornelius, Ryan Schmidt, and Tri Duong
March 11, 2021
Mary Jackson in her lab in the Microbiology Building March 4, 2021. Jackson was leading a team researching a bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine for COVID-19. Now, Jackson is also involved with a study using anti-malaria drugs for pulmonary infections.

[Photo] CSU research finds anti-malaria drugs useful for pulmonary infections

April 20, 2022
William Hoelzel looks at eagles near Ziegler Road Feb. 2. Hoelzel is a birder and noted that eagles are “beautiful creatures.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Raptor watching

Ryan Schmidt
February 10, 2021
Students play intramural table tennis in MAC Gym Nov. 12. Participants noted that this tournament was a great way to get out and still do something active during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Intramural Table Tennis Tournament

Ryan Schmidt and Tri Duong
November 17, 2020
Ryan Schmidt, Collegian photographer. (Photo by Carter Schmidt)

Meet the Photographer: Ryan Schmidt

Ryan Schmidt
July 26, 2020
Colorado State University women's rugby player Emily Jagerhorn runs down the sideline while player Ruby Charney tries to tackle her from behind Nov. 8. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Past Photos: Prom dress rugby

Ryan Schmidt and Lucy Morantz
July 13, 2020
Utah State players celebrate on March 5. Through an emotional game, Utah State beat New Mexico 75-70. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Past Photos: Mountain West Conference

Ryan Schmidt
July 8, 2020
A black-capped chickadee spreads its wings on Nov. 28, 2019. Chickadees are small birds that are common visitors to backyards and feeders. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Backyard birds through the eyes of a Collegian photographer

Ryan Schmidt
May 3, 2020
Students enter The Foundry dining hall Feb. 16.

[Photo] Extra meal swipes: Where do they go?

Gerson Flores
February 18, 2020
Former Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros in the Lory Student Center Theatre Oct. 16, 2019. Ontiveros discussed issues regarding diversity on campus and the positive changes the University hopes to make. Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell ended the chat by saying, “We can make this change solid and lasting and change that will make a difference, … so I say let’s go.”

[Photo] First CSU Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros dies

February 21, 2022
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