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Lucy Morantz

Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director

Lucy Morantz is a fourth-year journalism and political science student minoring in legal studies. She is one of the two photo directors for the fall 2022 semester.

Growing up with parents who met working as journalists, media has been an ever-present component of Morantz’s life, and this is ultimately what inspired her to pursue a degree and career in journalism. She had always been pulled toward career paths that provided a creative outlet; photojournalism and The Collegian have allowed her to do precisely that while simultaneously fostering her passions and gaining meaningful career experience. 

Throughout her college years, Morantz has worked with The Collegian every year. Growing up with the publication this way has given her a unique perspective on all the ways student media has helped students achieve their post-graduation goals, making her excited to see what her own career path with lead to. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with so many other student journalists to create a final product will be her most valued takeaway from her time at Colorado State University.

Beyond her role at The Collegian, Morantz is also a College of Liberal Arts student ambassador and has interned with various political organizations. Outside the newsroom and classroom, Morantz can most likely be found paddle boarding at Horsetooth Reservoir, strolling through Old Town with friends or curating a new hyper-specific playlist to match her many moods.

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Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director
May 4, 2023
Two students hit each other with inflatable tubes on an inflatable obstacle course at the Carnival.

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

Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director
May 4, 2023
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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons at a Colorado High School Activities Association press conference in Canvas Stadium April 6.

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Colorado High School Activities Association Commissioner Mike Krueger announces that Colorado State Universitys Canvas Stadium will be the host venue for the states high school football championship games starting next season, April 6.

[Photo] CHSAA announces Canvas Stadium will host future high school football championships

April 6, 2023
The Foundry dining center at Colorado State University Feb. 7.

[Photo] Former Foundry worker recalls harassment, traumatic environment

April 6, 2023
The City Council meeting room at Fort Collins City Hall overflows with audience members before the council meeting begins April 4. A council member reportedly made a deal with the Associated Students of Colorado State University that if 200 or more Colorado State University students attended the council meeting, then she would put the citys controversial U+2 housing policy on the ballot for Fort Collins voters to decide its future.

[Photo] ASCSU shifts strategy as fight against U+2 loses student engagement

May 4, 2023
Fort Collins City councilmembers Tricia Canonico, Julie Pignataro and Kelly Ohlson listen to members of the public express grievances regarding the citys U+2 housing policy during the public comment section of the City Council meeting at Fort Collins City Hall April 4.

[Photo] City council resolves to prepare solutions for U+2

September 7, 2023
Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell yells to players during practice April 4. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-2021. The 2023 season will be Norvells second leading the Rams.

[Photo] Spring football: Rams defense is finding its stride

April 5, 2023
Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell during practice April 4. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-2021.

[Photo] CSU football signing day tracker

December 20, 2023
Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell yells to players during practice April 4. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-2021. The 2023 season will be Norvells second leading the Rams.

[Photo] Spring football: Rams defense is finding its stride

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Junior defensive back Brandon Guzman (16) participates in a defensive line drill April 4.

[Photo] Spring football: Revamped CSU offensive line is making progress

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Junior defensive back Brandon Guzman (16) attempts to catch a pass during a drill April 4.

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Associated Students of Colorado State University presidential candidate Ashton Duffield and vice presidential candidate Emily Aschenbrenner March 28. Duffield and Aschenbrenner are one of the four pairs of students running to serve as ASCSU president and vice president for the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

[Photo] ASCSU elections: President, VP candidates Ashton Duffield, Emily Aschenbrenner

March 29, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration announced a shortage of Adderall, the common name for amphetamine-mixed salts, in October 2022 due to insufficient supply of amphetamine. Since then, the Drug Enforcement Agency has not approved an increase in amphetamine production, making the medication extremely difficult for people for whom it is prescribed to find.

[Photo] CSU students, professionals impacted by Adderall shortage

March 23, 2023
Ukrainian Colorado State University student Lucie Michelizzi shows the tattoo she got in honor of her partner, who died fighting in the Russia-Ukraine War this past summer, March 8. Copied from a letter her partner, Artem Le, wrote for her, the tattooed phrase loosely translates to “You will get through this,” or “Brighter days ahead.”

[Photo] War-torn love: Ukrainian student copes with loss while overseas

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director
March 9, 2023
Photo illustration by Lucy Morantz

Nostalgia and novelty: Ranking classic, inventive fruit pipes

Lucy Morantz, Photo Director
March 2, 2023
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor speaks on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia at the Colorado State University International Symposium in the Lory Student Center Feb. 28.

[Photo] Ambassador to Ukraine discusses war with college, community

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Taylor Fest goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

Gallery: Taylor Fest sells out the Aggie Theatre

Lucy Morantz, Photo Director
February 16, 2023
Taylor Fest goers dance and sing at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Fest organizers and eventgoers dance in front of a sold-out crowd at the Aggie Theatre Feb. 11.

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Taylor Fest goers dance and sing at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Fest goers dance and sing at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Fest organizers queue songs to be played during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11.

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A Taylor Swift fan holds their hands in a heart shape while dancing on stage at Taylor Fest Feb. 11. Early in Swift’s career, she was known for making this hand shape to fans.

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Taylor Fest organizers wear custom Valentines Day shirts that read, “My heart, my hips, my body, my choice,” an homage to lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Feb. 11. Organizers announced that 22% of proceeds from the shirts were donated to Planned Parenthood.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Swift fans take a selfie onstage in front of the sold-out Aggie Theatre crowd Feb. 11.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Fest goers dance and sing at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11.

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A Taylor Fest organizer dances onstage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Aggie Theatre Feb. 11. Since 2009, when Kanye West interrupted Swifts Video Music Awards acceptance speech, he remains an infamous figure among Taylor Swift fans. Their grudge against the rapper intensified in 2016 after drama surrounding lyrics in his song Famous that objectified Swift.

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Taylor Fest goers wait in line to purchase Taylor Fest merchandise in the Aggie Theatre Feb. 11. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Taylor Fest organizers sold custom shirts that read, “My heart, my hips, my body, my choice,” an homage to lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” and announced that 22% of the proceeds would be donated to Planned Parenthood.

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A Taylor Fest goer dances onstage to Taylor Swift songs in front of a sold-out Aggie Theatre crowd Feb. 11.

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The crowd of Taylor Swift fans dances to a collection of Swift’s music during Taylor Fest at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11.

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Taylor Fest goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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Taylor Fest goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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A Taylor Fest goer dances onstage to Taylor Swift songs in front of a sold-out Aggie Theatre crowd Feb. 11.

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Taylor Fest goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town Feb. 11. Taylor Fest is an event that travels across the country to bring Taylor Swift fans together, often selling out venues as they did at the Aggie.

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A Taylor Swift fan watches the Taylor Fest organizers dance along to Swift’s music onstage in front of a sold-out Aggie Theatre crowd Feb. 11.

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Taylor Fest-goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town

[Photo] Taylor Fest: A party for Swifties by Swifties

February 15, 2023
A Lyft is called to bring a rider from Lucky Joes in Old Town to Corbett Hall on the Colorado State University campus

[Photo] No DUI Larimer stresses safety ahead of Super Bowl

February 8, 2023
Artist Nicholas Galanin speaks about his mural in the Lory Student Center

[Photo] Indigenous artist brings his artistic philosophy to campus

January 26, 2023
Outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17), middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) and middle blocker Malaya Jones (1) kneel during the National Anthem before taking the court against the University of Colorado

[Photo] CSU volleyball: Taking a knee for a cause beyond the game

Karsyn Lane, Sports Director
September 22, 2022
Photo illustration of a dab rig and Hono Lulu Choochoo wax

[Photo] How to hit a dab rig

December 1, 2022
Skiers and snowboarders ride up to the Overlook Restaurant at Breckenridge Ski Resort

[Photo] Seriously: Hey, out-of-staters, here are 3 tips for mountain etiquette

November 29, 2022
Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

[Photo] Avalanche education: How to stay safe in the backcountry

Molly Hendry, Staff Contributor
November 29, 2022
View of the mountains surrounding Breckenridge Ski Resort from the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift

[Photo] Hitting the pow: A Ram guide to the slopes nearest campus

January 17, 2023
View of the mountains surrounding Breckenridge from the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift

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Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

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Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

[Photo] Climate change is shifting future of snow sports

March 6, 2024
.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea respond to questions during their final debate before Election Day in the Lory Student Center

[Photo] CSU hosts US Senate candidates in televised debate

October 31, 2022
Poudre Valley Public Library Districts Old Town Library located on the corner of Olive Street and Peterson Street

[Photo] Poudre River library district rolls out community outreach van

October 4, 2022
Durward Hall, housing 400 students, located on the northwest corner of campus

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Durward Hall, housing 400 students, located on the northwest corner of campus

[Photo] CSU student dies in Durward Hall Sunday morning

October 4, 2022
University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) serves the ball

Gallery: Rams spike Cowgirls back to Wyoming

Lucy Morantz, Co-Photo Director
September 22, 2022
utside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) celebrates a kill in the third set against the University of Wyoming

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Colorado State middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) and outside hitter Annie Sullivan (2) block a hit from the University of Wyoming Sept. 20, 2022.

[Photo] Errors cause Rams volleyball loss in first Border War

October 4, 2023
University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) serves the ball

[Photo] Kennedy Stanford: The gold-blooded killer

October 24, 2022
Colorado State University Head Coach Tom Hilbert speaks to the team after the final set against the University of Wyoming

[Photo] Colorado State kicks off MW with Border War win against Wyoming

September 20, 2022
Colorado State University middle blocker Malaya Jones (1) celebrates after scoring a point against the University of Colorado Boulder

[Photo] CSU volleyball wins round 1 of Golden Spike against CU Boulder

September 15, 2022
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A butterfly sits on a flower at the Spring Creek Botanical gardens butterfly exhibit

[Photo] The Butterfly House, a fluttering and elegant escape

September 19, 2022
A butterfly sits on a flower at the Spring Creek Botanical gardens butterfly exhibit Sept. 9.

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Crew athlete Caroline Collignon outside the Lory Student Center Aug. 31.

[Photo] In the club: A look at club sports culture at CSU

Damon Cook, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2022
Students look through posters at the Poster Invasion tent on the Colorado State University Plaza

[Photo] Poster Invasion brings creativity to CSU, college campuses nationwide

August 30, 2022
Students look through posters at the Poster Invasion tent on the Colorado State University Plaza

[Photo] Poster Invasion brings creativity to CSU, college campuses nationwide

Rachel Baschnagel, Night Editor
August 30, 2022
Colorado State outside hitter Jacqi Van Liefde dives for a ball during the Colorado State volleyball open practice Aug. 23.

[Photo] Colorado State closes out winning streak against UNC in 3-1 loss

August 30, 2022
Colorado State Defensive specialist Helena Perez shares a smile with her teammate Kate Yoshimoto during the teams open practice Aug. 23.

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Colorado State University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford prepares to bump the ball as Ruby Kayser watches during the CSU Volleyball teams open practice Aug. 23.

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Colorado State Setter Barrett Power prepares to set the ball during Colorado State volleyballs open practice Aug. 23.

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Colorado State University volleyball head coach Tom Hilbert speaks to fans and parents after an open practice in Moby Arena

[Photo] CSU volleyball looks to impress once again in 2022

Cameron Evig, Guest Reporter
August 23, 2022
Colorado State University alumnus Dr. A. Alonso Aguirre is the new dean of the Warner College of Natural Resources.

[Photo] Broaden your scientific horizons with unique classes

September 7, 2023
Doctors Dale Lockwood and Diana Wall from Colorado State Universitys School of Global Environmental Sustainability pose for a photo outside of Johnson Hall

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Doctors Dale Lockwood and Diana Wall from Colorado State Universitys School of Global Environmental Sustainability pose for a photo outside of Johnson Hall

[Photo] Contribute to sustainability on campus with these clubs, courses

August 13, 2022
Buds of cannabis sit on a table

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Two festival-goers stand wrapped in Pride flags while they watch performances

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A performer performs at the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

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A performer performs at the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

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Young festival-goers wave Pride flags with a performer during the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

[Photo] NoCo Pride in the Park celebrates acceptance in local LGBTQ+ community

July 18, 2022
A performer waves a Pride flag during their performance at the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

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A performer performs at the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

[Photo] Let's take a look at LGBTQ+ History Month

October 26, 2022
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