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Manas Panchavati of Weston Estate sings "Sixty" at their concert for APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month hosted by APACC in the LSC Theatre April 4.

Weston Estate thanks their audience after their concert for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American & Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month hosted by the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center in the Lory Student Center Theatre April 4.

[Photo] ‘Music and movement’ central to APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month show

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2023
RamEvents President and Asian Pacific American Cultural Center liaison An-Ping Yu introduces Weston Estate at their concert for APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month in the LSC Theatre April 4.

Tanmay Joshi of Weston Estate sings "Drown" at their concert for APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month hosted by APACC in the LSC Theatre April 4. The band says this was only their second time performing the song.

Kim Sewald, proprietor of twenty years of vingage clothing store Wear It Again, Sam, stands next to her current favorite dress in the Old Town shop with her dog, Cecil April 9. "I love it all," Sewald says about her work. "When somebody passes away, and people don't know what to do with these family articles that are so gorgeous, I'm so proud to preserve and present them. And dressing people up. People come in for their wedding dresses, for proms, for big events, and they find perfect dresses, and suits, too. It's just the best"

Kim Sewald stands in the men's section of her vintage clothing store, Wear It Again, Sam with her dog Cecil April 9. "I'm just constantly on the hunt, like estate sales, garage sales, ARC, wherever," Sewald says about the pieces she finds to sell in the Old Town shop. "My job is to find it and I will find it." Sewald, who has worked here for twenty years, is the third owner of the store, which has been selling quality vintage pieces since 1988.

Kim Sewald, proprietor of vintage store Wear It Again, Sam, works behind the counter with her dog, Cecil April 9. The Old Town store sells vintage pieces that are consigned or found by Sewald in places like estate sales, and rents Victorian, wild west, and other themed costumes.

Pride Resource Center Director Maggie Hendrickson addresses the audience at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9. They discussed the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community through efforts like the Pride Resource Center and its scholarships, which all of the night's tips went toward.

An audience member shows love to Alanna Filipina during her performance at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Le Gateau Chocolat congratulates 17-year-old Evan Essence for being the youngest drag performer at the Colorado State University Drag Show after his performance to "When I Rule the World" by Liz in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Reggie Fava, Le Gateau Chocolat, Juiccy Misdemeanor and Krisa Gonna answer audience members' questions during a Q&A session at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

The audience of the Colorado State University Drag Show listens to Le Gateau Chocolat and Krisa Gonna introduce the next act in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Natalia Wynters performs to "Night of Your Life" by David Guetta featuring Jennifer Hudson at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

RatKing performs to "Heart of Glass" by Blondie at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9. This was RatKing's first performance in drag in front of a crowd.

MaveRick Smith performs to "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Colorado State University Drag Show headliner Juiccy Misdemeanor performs to "PURE/HONEY" by Beyoncé in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Vegina Quartz performs to "Take On Me" by a-ha at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Carnivora Flora performs to "Someday We'll Linger in the Sun" by Gaelynn Lea at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Krisa Gonna performs her routine "Krisa Goes to Therapy" at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Ballroom April 9.

Liz Agna performs to a mashup of songs from "Phineas and Ferb" at the Colorado State University Drag Show in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

Drag king Ambrose performs to "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" by ABBA in the style of Dr. Frankenstein in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 9.

"Leafster" Diane McGovern preparing boba tea at Happy Lucky's Teahouse in Old Town Mar. 26. "I recommend coming here and asking us [about tea] because you can get a couple of samples," McGovern said, "and we'll walk you through the process if you come and sip brew tea as well."

Custodian supervisor Claude Jaillet IV poses outside of Momo Lolo Coffee Shop April 1. Jaillet has served Colorado State University's academic buildings for nine years.

[Photo] CSU facilities management keeps campus moving

April 6, 2023
Participants of the International Transgender Day of Visibility die-in lie on the ground in Old Town Square in Fort Collins to demonstrate the lethal harm of transphobia March 31.

[Photo] Fort Collins first Trans Visibility Day demonstrated community stake in legislation

April 3, 2023
Associated Students of Colorado State University candidates Nick DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart pose in the Lory Student Center March 24.

[Photo] ASCSU elections: President, VP candidates Nick DeSalvo, Alex Silverhart

March 29, 2023
Associated Students of Colorado State University candidate, Nick DeSalvo poses for a portrait in the Lory Student Center March 24. DeSalvo currently serves as ASCSU's speaker of the senate, and is running for next academic year's ASCSU president with vice presidential candidate Alex Silverhart.

Associated Students of Colorado State University candidate, Alex Silverhart poses for a portrait in the Lory Student Center March 24. Silverhart currently serves as ASCSU's director of health and wellness, and is running for next academic year's ASCSU vice president with presidential candidate Nick DeSalvo.

Scientist-turned-communicator Mónica Feliú-Mójer speaks at her keynote focusing on inclusive science communication in Longs Peak Room in the Lory Student Center March 6. "Information is power," Feliú-Mójer said. "We're constantly leaving out so many people." She explained why tailoring communication for marginalized communities is important.

[Photo] Mónica Feliú-Mójer brings equity, inspiration to science community

March 8, 2023
Deb James, a volunteer with Food Not Bombs, stands outside of Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship where she helps to distribute food to community members.

Alex Silverhart, ASCSU Director of Health and Wellness, and Amber Wright, a member of the ASCSU Supreme Court, sit ready to check blood donors in at the blood drive they helped to organize in collaboration with PreMedica Club at the Lory Student Center Theatre

[Photo] ASCSU's blood drive events focus on awareness, giving back

February 2, 2023
The satellite office of the Women and Gender Advocacy Center

Victoria Benjamin works in her office

[Photo] Supporting survivors: What the WGAC can, cannot do for CSU students

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director
December 6, 2022
Drag queen Liz Agna prepares to perform

Gallery: Drag show at The Lyric

Sara Shaver, Staff Photographer
October 27, 2022
Danita Ordaz, Rasa Humeyumptewa, and Brianna Maxwell run the Native American Cultural Center booth

[Photo] CSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on The Plaza

Alexander Wilson, Staff reporter
October 12, 2022
Tiana Fuentes (8), and Abby Hunt (2), performs during the School of Music, Theatre and Dance's production of "The Wolves,"

[Photo] ‘The Wolves’ at CSU takes hyperrealism to the fields

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2022
Cello players in the Fort Collins Symphony warm up before "Escape to Enchantment," their signature concert

[Photo] Fort Collins Symphony starts new concert season on high note

October 4, 2022
Cello players in the Fort Collins Symphony warm up before "Escape to Enchantment," their signature concert

[Photo] Fort Collins Symphony starts new concert season on high note

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022
Ka'i Scott, Leilani McCain, and Lakelvia Barber spends time together at "Kick B/AACC,

Savannah Johnson plays with a basketball on the Plaza during "Kick B/AACC."

Drew Kurlick (49) enters the field along with the team for their game against California State University, Sacramento

Members of the Colorado State University football team enter the field for their game against California State University, Sacramento Sept. 24.

[Photo] Andrew Kulick tackling a starting role on CSU football

September 27, 2022
Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi stepped in after Clay Millen injured his shoulder. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Linebackers Cam'ron Carter and Brandon Hickerson-Rooks prepare at the start of a play against Sacramento State on September 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Tory Horton approaching the end zone to score Colorado State's one touchdown against Sacramento State on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Former Colorado State University running back David Bailey (26) runs the ball during a game against Sacramento State University Sept. 24. The Rams lost 41-10.

Running back A'jon Vivens protects the ball from Sacramento State opponents on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Quarterback Clay Millen passes the football off to running back A'Jon Vivens. Photo by Sara Shaver.

[Photo] Spring football: What to look forward to this fall

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Quarterback Clay Millen throws the football on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

CSU head coach Jay Norvell watches his team on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Members of the Colorado State University football team enter the field for their game against California State University, Sacramento

[Photo] After a 3-9 season, what's next for Jay Norvell's football team?

December 1, 2022
The CSU Marching Band performs before the start of the football game on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Ram Handlers lead CAM the Ram before running across the field with the Colorado State football team to kick off the game on Sept. 24, 2022.

[Photo] CAM the Ram handlers keep traditions alive alongside beloved mascot

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2025
The Colorado State University Golden Poms performs before the football game

CSU Golden Poms performs before the football game on Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Sara Shaver.

Partygoers hold red Solo cups

[Photo] Stella: CSU party registration is a good idea but needs improvements

September 21, 2022
CSUnicorn Task Force dance in The Plaza with a pride flag to spread joy amid the presence of religious and anti-abortion groups

[Photo] CSUnicorn Task Force draws attention away from Plaza preaching

September 20, 2022
Audience members watch 'Nosferatu' at The Lyric

[Photo] 'Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror' rocks The Lyric

September 13, 2022
Bella Chan and Lauren Bennett eat Revolution Artisan popsicles on the lawn at the Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Gallery: Ram Welcome 2022

Tri Duong, Photo Director
August 24, 2022
Two students hit each other with inflatable tubes on an inflatable obstacle course at the Carnival.

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

Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director
May 4, 2023
Athena Koss paints a purple piano depicting Euterpe on Mountain Ave.

FOCUS: Piano Painter

Sara Shaver, Photographer
August 6, 2022
Athena Koss focuses on painting her piano.

Undie Run participants push through crowds on the Logan Eastwood sits atop Todd Osoba's shoulders to pose during their gathering on the intramural fields following the run with a shopping cart carrying a speaker on April 29.

Undie Run participants take photos with a sheriff working at the event

Logan Eastwood sits atop Todd Osoba's shoulders to pose during the Undie Run gathering on the intramural fields

Participants of the 2022 Undie Run gather in front of the Colorado State University recenter to partake in the traditional event

An undie run participant holds up their dog in front of the recenter

Undie run participants gather on the intramural fields after running across campus

Undie run participants run up Meridian Avenue

Undie run participants pose as they head up Meridian Avenue

Undie run participants run up Meridian avenue

A sculpture sits in Old Town Square.

[Photo] Sculpture in the Square highlights local artists

April 26, 2022
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