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Harry Styles hints at world doom in solo hit ‘Sign of the Times’

Zara DeGroot
April 13, 2017
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DeGroot: Our fellow students and food insecurity — where will your next meal come from?

Zara DeGroot
April 22, 2016
Photo by Zara DeGroot.

DeGroot: One unpaid internship is enough — don’t give away your work for free

Zara DeGroot
April 18, 2016
Experiencing CSU's Rec Center for the first time

Experiencing CSU’s Rec Center for the first time

Zara DeGroot
February 28, 2016
HBO's 'Girls' portrays young adulthood realistically

HBO’s ‘Girls’ portrays young adulthood realistically

Zara DeGroot
February 22, 2016
Why I am cynical about Valentine's Day

Why I am cynical about Valentine’s Day

Zara DeGroot
February 11, 2016
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Fort Collins band Punch Drunk Munky Funk plan to tour US

Zara DeGroot
February 5, 2016
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Could this be Leo’s year?: 2016 Oscar predictions

Zara DeGroot
January 27, 2016
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Mediocrity should not be celebrated or encouraged

Zara DeGroot
January 26, 2016
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Intolerance for differing opinions and beliefs will get us nowhere

Zara DeGroot
January 19, 2016
Fort Collins' baby barista goes viral

Fort Collins’ baby barista goes viral

Zara DeGroot
December 3, 2015
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End of semester stress should not keep you from being intentional with those around you

Zara DeGroot
December 1, 2015
There is too much negativity surrounding Victoria's Secret Fashion

There is too much negativity surrounding Victoria’s Secret Fashion

Zara DeGroot
November 17, 2015
Why are we obsessed with relationships?

Why are we obsessed with relationships?

Zara DeGroot
November 13, 2015
Five things I've loved this week that you should too

Five things I’ve loved this week that you should too

Zara DeGroot
November 12, 2015
'He Named Me Malala' inspires despite somber circumstances

‘He Named Me Malala’ inspires despite somber circumstances

Zara DeGroot
November 12, 2015
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The Grand Remonstrance: CSU version

Clarissa Davies and Zara DeGroot
November 6, 2015
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We need to engage in more thoughtful communication

Zara DeGroot
November 6, 2015
Taylor Swift's cats, four other things I loved this week

Taylor Swift’s cats, four other things I loved this week

Zara DeGroot
November 3, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Halloween may be fun, but it’s not for everyone

Zara DeGroot
October 27, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Romantic movies alienate many young people, promote unrealistic standard of love

Zara DeGroot
October 21, 2015
Our Fall Photo Diary: how we take autumn photos

Our Fall Photo Diary: how we take autumn photos

Zara DeGroot
October 19, 2015
Collegian Cooks: pizza and pastries

Collegian Cooks: pizza and pastries

Clarissa Davies and Zara DeGroot
October 19, 2015
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Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies exude warm fall vibes

Zara DeGroot
October 15, 2015
Selena Gomez's 'Revival' marks her maturity, enchants us all

Selena Gomez’s ‘Revival’ marks her maturity, enchants us all

Zara DeGroot
October 12, 2015
Al Roker roots for Rams, speaks about his book as second in library author series

Al Roker roots for Rams, speaks about his book as second in library author series

Zara DeGroot
October 11, 2015
Zara DeGroot

A little self-hate goes a long way

Zara DeGroot
October 11, 2015
Al Roker to come to Colorado State University Saturday to discuss new book

Al Roker to come to Colorado State University Saturday to discuss new book

Zara DeGroot
October 6, 2015
Move over Summer: Fall is the unrivaled season

Move over Summer: Fall is the unrivaled season

Zara DeGroot
October 2, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Junior year brings lack of motivation, lots of frustration

Zara DeGroot
October 2, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Our misuse of technology is making us selfish

Zara DeGroot
September 24, 2015

Five books that should be on your reading list

Zara DeGroot
September 21, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Kim Davis, Donald Trump: Current icons for unnecessary media storms

Zara DeGroot
September 15, 2015

Labels only go so far: How feminism can be counterproductive

Zara DeGroot
September 10, 2015
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HEYDAY boutique features items for all family members

Zara DeGroot
September 5, 2015
Zara DeGroot

In opposition of conventional romance

Zara DeGroot
September 3, 2015
Five intramural sports Colorado State should offer

Five intramural sports Colorado State should offer

Clarissa Davies and Zara DeGroot
August 28, 2015
Zara DeGroot

From Einstein to Google: why your imagination counts

Zara DeGroot
August 28, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Dear incoming Colorado State freshmen

Zara DeGroot
August 24, 2015
Barista Alex Weschea carefully pulls a shot at the new Fort Collins coffee house, Bindle Coffee, while sporting his Bindle Coffee tattoo. (Photo by Kevin Olson)

Bindle Coffee provides savory sips and comfortable sits

Zara DeGroot
August 24, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Am I real? Thoughts on questioning one’s existence

Zara DeGroot
May 11, 2015
Robert Serunjogi raises money for war-torn town in Uganda

Robert Serunjogi raises money for war-torn town in Uganda

Zara DeGroot
May 7, 2015
Brutus, the dog amputee, gets treated at CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Brutus, the dog amputee, gets treated at CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Zara DeGroot
May 4, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Feminism: Not a cringe-worthy word

Zara DeGroot
April 30, 2015
Professor Apodaca glances over her private student Mattie Becker's shoulder as she plays "For Elise" by Beethoven in her office at the UCA.

Professor Denise Apodaca uses music to connect with students

Zara DeGroot
April 27, 2015
Marie Legare, a veterinary medicine and biomedical science professor, accepts the Best Teacher Award on Monday night. (Photo credit: Zara DeGroot)

Best Teacher Award winners honored at celebration

Zara DeGroot
April 21, 2015
Let's be blunt about 4/20: a look at the annual smokers' holiday

Let’s be blunt about 4/20: a look at the annual smokers’ holiday

Zara DeGroot
April 20, 2015
Shannon Hae and Spencer and April Gudenrath, run to the finish line of Alpha Epsilon Pi's Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation 5K.

AEPi fraternity encourages bone marrow donations at CSU with 5K

Zara DeGroot
April 13, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Are smartphones replacing human interaction?

Zara DeGroot
April 9, 2015
Collegian Cooks: Comfort food with uncomfortable people

Collegian Cooks: Comfort food with uncomfortable people

Clarissa Davies and Zara DeGroot
April 6, 2015
Enslaved: experiencing modern-day human trafficking at Colorado State

Enslaved: experiencing modern-day human trafficking at Colorado State

Zara DeGroot
April 2, 2015
Enslaved: A Modern Day Slavery Experience to be held in LSC

Enslaved: A Modern Day Slavery Experience to be held in LSC

Zara DeGroot
April 1, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Who are we entrusting our safety to?

Zara DeGroot
April 1, 2015
Faculty and Fort Collins community members gathered in the North Ballroom to celebrate César Chávez's birthday and enjoy several performances including music and dancing. (Photo credit: Cisco Mora)

El Centro promotes diversity on CSU campus

Zara DeGroot
March 31, 2015
SOGLBT hosts 'DRAGged Through the Decades' Sunday night

SOGLBT hosts ‘DRAGged Through the Decades’ Sunday night

Zara DeGroot
March 29, 2015
Daniel Wakefield poses with drag queen "Jessica l'Whor," who looks ready for the drag show on Friday night.

Spring drag show ‘DRAGged Through the Decades’ Sunday in LSC

Zara DeGroot
March 27, 2015
Zara DeGroot

The celebrity cult of personality

Zara DeGroot
March 25, 2015
Zara DeGroot

‘The Bachelor’ is ruining my life, and I’m OK with it

Zara DeGroot
March 9, 2015
Zara DeGroot

The oppressive nature of sizeism

Zara DeGroot
March 4, 2015
Groups of teenagers gather at Fly High Trampoline Park in south Fort Collins to flip, tumble and dive from trampoline to trampoline.

Wholesome weekend activities in Fort Collins

Zara DeGroot
March 2, 2015
Q and A: President Tony Frank talks stadium, Hartshorn and mental health on campus

Q and A: President Tony Frank talks stadium, Hartshorn and mental health on campus

Christina Vessa and Zara DeGroot
February 25, 2015
Holocaust survivor Rabbi Mangel speaks at Colorado State University

Holocaust survivor Rabbi Mangel speaks at Colorado State University

Zara DeGroot
February 24, 2015
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Holocaust Awareness events to be held this week

Zara DeGroot
February 23, 2015
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Work hard, play hard: The pressure to party in college

Zara DeGroot
February 22, 2015
3 services that will cleanse social media profiles of unprofessional content

3 services that will cleanse social media profiles of unprofessional content

Zara DeGroot
February 17, 2015
Zara DeGroot

Dating: time for a culture change

Zara DeGroot
February 17, 2015
Zara DeGroot

What are you hiding? Internal diversities at CSU

Zara DeGroot
February 12, 2015
The shaky grounds of coffee production

The shaky grounds of coffee production

Zara DeGroot
January 27, 2015
(Photo credit: Cisco Mora)

Narghile Nights Hookah Lounge moving to new location January

Zara DeGroot
January 26, 2015
Members of the Fort Collins community peacefully walked from Old Town Square to the Lory Student Center for a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday afternoon. (Photo credit: Christina Vessa)

MLK celebration unites Fort Collins community in equality

Zara DeGroot
January 19, 2015
Colorado State University student honors veterans with World War II dioramas

Colorado State University student honors veterans with World War II dioramas

Zara DeGroot
December 19, 2014
A cappella groups sing their hearts out for Colorado State

A cappella groups sing their hearts out for Colorado State

Zara DeGroot
December 11, 2014
Hidden locations at Colorado State University

Hidden locations at Colorado State University

Zara DeGroot
December 9, 2014
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What to do at Colorado State during the winter season

Zara DeGroot
December 3, 2014
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How CSU could create a better break

Zara DeGroot
November 19, 2014
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SLiCE accepting applications for annual social justice retreat

Zara DeGroot
November 3, 2014
Five types of teaching assistants at Colorado State

Five types of teaching assistants at Colorado State

Zara DeGroot
October 23, 2014
Austin Hart, junior history major, believes that it would be hard to go about your daily life without technology. Staying connected is a priority to college students.

Social media’s effect on the college dating scene

Zara DeGroot
October 20, 2014
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Annual 5K Homecoming race will be held on the Oval

Zara DeGroot
October 16, 2014
Members of the Warner College of Natural Resources College Council team Rachel Baiyor, sophomore ecosystem sciences and sustainability major; Rylee Meyer, junior natural resource management major and Julie Lipson, freshman natural resources recreation and tourism major help construct the Patagonia fish for their structure on Wednesday.

CANstruction brings hunger awareness to Colorado State

Zara DeGroot
October 15, 2014
College Woes: Dealing with the emotional roller coaster each year brings

College Woes: Dealing with the emotional roller coaster each year brings

Zara DeGroot
October 7, 2014
Tom Jennings, the Lafe and Greek InterVarsity leader, meets with Hannah Bocher, a sophomore human development and family studies major, and Kelsey Lewis, a senior social work major, to discuss InterVarsity within Greek life. (Photo credit: Zara DeGroot)

InterVarsity Christian fellowship on Colorado State campus reaches diverse groups

Zara DeGroot
September 23, 2014
The Horticulture Club sold organic peaches Sept. 3-5 in front of the Shepardson building.

Colorado State Horticulture Club raises $1,000 in peach fundraiser

Zara DeGroot
September 7, 2014
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