The Everybody Eats Garden: CSU’s Student-Run Garden Grows Food and Community
As any gardener knows, good things take time. For the past two years a small group of students and staff at Colorado State University’s Horticulture..
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Ram Kidz Village Offers Support to Student-Parents in the Pandemic
The pandemic hit student parents hard. With the transition to online schooling, a boom in Zoom fatigue, and a lack of financial and academic stability,..
April 29, 2021
Public Art In Fort Collins Adds Color to the Dark Times
When you first arrive in Old Town Fort Collins you’re greeted with bright colors intermingled with the red and grey buildings that line the streets…
April 29, 2021
The New Freshman Experience: Navigating COVID Isolation as New Students
Leaving the comfort of home to come to college and pursue a future is not an easy feat. For the freshman class of 2020-21, this..
April 5, 2021
K-12 Teachers Navigate the Pains of Pandemic Teaching
A fear clouds the atmosphere of a classroom at Windsor Middle School in Colorado as students are told that they have been exposed to someone..
March 29, 2021
Partying in a Pandemic: How COVID-19 has reset CSU’s social scene
The red solo cups of a crowded house and disco lights of a bustling bar have become iconic for generations of college students. A first..
March 29, 2021
How Pandemic Face Masks Changed Fashion and Invention
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks are nothing new, and for many of us wearing them regularly has become normal in..
March 29, 2021
Campus Upended: Sustainability and Hunger during COVID-19
This past year has been challenging for campus initiatives at Colorado State University. From diverting waste to feeding students, many programs were forced to restructure..
March 29, 2021
Being a Professor During a Pandemic
A screen of black, faceless Zoom tiles, a socially distanced room with masked faces, and various discussion boards have greeted professors at Colorado State University..
March 29, 2021
Timeline: A Year of COVID-19 In Colorado
March of 2020: the month everyone’s plans for the foreseeable future collapsed in real-time. Now, a full year later, we reflect on the major events..
March 29, 2021
CSU Athletes strive to keep the game alive during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a turning point for all individuals across the world throughout this point in time. Sports have been adapting to new..
December 21, 2020
Colorado Fires Hit too Close to Home: A Look at 3 Student Experiences
While wildfires may seem like a natural part of life in Colorado, no different from tornadoes or other severe weather events, wildfires have increased in..
December 17, 2020
From Spanish Flu To Coronavirus: 2 Pandemics That Shaped CSU
Masks, quarantine, and infection. These are all terms we’ve heard numerous times in the past several months; however none of them are completely unique to..
December 14, 2020
CSU Marching Band Director Guides Students Through an Uncertain Season
Throughout the fall semester, one could find the Colorado State University Marching Band practicing for their next performance regardless of weather, wildfires and yes, even..
November 25, 2020
Colorado’s 2020 Election Explained in 9 Graphs
We all know what Colorado voted for in the 2020 election but have we seen how Coloradans voted? Nine graphs from College Avenue show the different..
October 28, 2020
MADD: The Legacy that Continues to Fight Against Drunk Driving
Editors Note: One of the sources in this story, Tuesday Black, is a distant cousin of reporter Kailey Pickering. When mixed with a feeling..
October 28, 2020
Everything Has Changed: How COVID-19 Has Affected The College Experience
The COVID-19 virus has shifted everybody’s plans for 2020, including college students and post-college graduates. 18 years of excitement built until the glorious moment when..
October 28, 2020
The Power and Potential of ASCSU
The Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) impacts all students on campus. Many have heard of the student government organization, but its functions, purpose,..
October 27, 2020
The Latina Vote: Reflections on the Past and Present in an Election Year
Depending on how you look at it, 100 years can feel like forever, or in the grand scheme of history, it can feel like a..
October 27, 2020
Gardner-Hickenlooper Debate Transcript and Fact Check: Part 1
Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a two-part series to fact check the final debate between Colorado Senate candidates Cory Gardner and John..
October 27, 2020
Reading through Racism: CSU’s New Program Responds to BLM Movement
The idea of a campus reading program here at Colorado State University has been being tossed around for a while, and this year with the..
October 27, 2020
Gardner-Hickenlooper Debate Transcript and Fact Check: Part 2
Editor’s Note: This post is the second part of a two part series to fact check the final debate between Colorado Senate candidates Cory Gardner..
May 8, 2020
Where and How To Play Outside During COVID-19
It’s March 25, 2020. The great state of Colorado has just issued an order warning all residents to stay at home. What’s the first thing..
May 6, 2020
CSU Music, Theatre, Art Students Adjust To Online Learning Platforms
It’s the first day of a new semester, and you walk into a classroom excited for the class that’s about to start, carrying the supplies..
May 5, 2020
The Red Flag Law as a Means of Suicide Prevention
In February of 2018, a major change in gun control activism occurred. A school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida..
May 4, 2020
Nostalgia at Risk: How COVID-19 Has Affected Local Roller Rink Rollerland
Social isolation has introduced many problems for small business owners across the nation. Stores struggle to find creative solutions that can follow health and safety..
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus in Colorado: A Local Timeline of COVID-19
Within two weeks of Colorado confirming its first case of COVID-19, Colorado State University axed a majority of its on-campus operations and moved all classes..
March 13, 2020
The Mystic Counterculture of Fort Collins: Tarot, Divination, and More
The occult, divination and ancient Egyptian knowledge all play a part in the history of the tarot. This mysterious and often misunderstood deck of cards..
March 4, 2020
The Candy Man Can
Walking into the Fort Collins Candy Store Emporium is being whisked away to the 1940s, where candy cigarettes are sold by the pack, an old..
March 4, 2020
Let the Music Play: DIY Venues in Fort Collins
Everyone has a first day. Playing a sport to eventually play professionally, picking up a brush to begin painting a masterpiece, or writing down a..
March 4, 2020
Trashion: From Fast Fashion To Sustainable Styles
The average American discards about 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles every year, according to the Huffington Post. That’s equivalent to 64 T-shirts or..
March 4, 2020
Reaching for Success: Unity Inside the CSU Climbing Team
The team begins each meeting in the children’s climbing room at their practice site, the Ascent climbing studio. About three dozen college students sit in..
March 4, 2020
A Welcoming Heart: The Culture of CSU Women’s Volleyball
Game after game, victory after victory — Colorado State’s very own women’s volleyball team left their mark as they took victory in almost every match..
February 6, 2020
Appropriate Appropriation: The Black History of Ivy Fashion
When considering cultural appropriation, Coachella attendees donning headdresses and unflattering images of individuals partaking in offensive costumes often arrive in the mind. We’re looking at..
December 21, 2019
Deconstructing Colorado State Culture
Discrimination has been intertwined within Colorado State University’s culture for years, appearing in bathroom stalls, on building walls and has been seen by hundreds on social..
December 21, 2019
Don’t Call It “the Beer Major”
Before you sit down at the Ramskeller and order an Old Aggie, make sure you know not to call the fermentation science and technology program..
December 16, 2019
Fridays for Future: A FoCo Approach To Climate Change
The words “Fridays 4 Future” and an arrow drawn in yellow sidewalk chalk point the way to a group of students, parents, alumni, and staff..
November 21, 2019
Speaking Soul With CSU’s Jazz Ensembles
A smooth sound with unexpected twists and hidden turns, jazz is full of unpredictable harmonizing to form a completely unique creation. The music rose up with..
November 5, 2019
Behind the Sequins of the CSU Drag Show
Three hours before the 2019 CSU Drag Show, a dozen students are already lined up outside the doors. Three hours before the show, and backstage..
October 29, 2019
Q&A: Joyce Mcconnell Reflects on Her First 100 Days as CSU President
After over 150 years since its establishment, Colorado State University selected Joyce McConnell to be its first female president in March. McConnell recently passed the..
October 14, 2019
Racism at CSU: A Timeline of Events
Updated as of July 2020. | View the raw timeline here (best for mobile) When four Colorado State University freshmen posted a picture of themselves..
October 8, 2019
Students Respond: ‘When Will Enough Be Enough at CSU?’
Editor’s Note: Several students quoted in the following article requested anonymity or that only their first names be shared due to concerns about retaliation. In..
October 8, 2019
The Rocky Mountain Showdown’s Everlasting Legacy
Flames licked the Colorado night sky, and strips of wood melted away like wax on a candle as the fire fed greedily on the wooden building. The..
October 7, 2019
Making Your Mark as a First-Generation Student
Congratulations! It is our pleasure to announce that you have been accepted to Colorado State University! We all waited in nervous excitement after the day..
April 26, 2019
Axes and chainsaws: CSU Logging Team offers competition, life lessons
By Austin Fleskes Long have people wondered: If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make..
April 24, 2019
Keep Reading: 5 Tips To Continue Reading for Pleasure in College
When was the last time you read a book not for class, but for yourself? As we try to keep up with the never-ending to-do..
March 10, 2019
SAMSKARA alters state of perception, consciousness
By Lyra Wiley Being enveloped by 360 degrees of stimulating visuals illustrating a journey through consciousness might make someone need to look up at..
March 8, 2019
8 Safety Tips for Female Travelers Going on an Alternative Spring Break
Spring break is a time for rest, relaxation and travel. Alternative spring breaks have become a popular way for students to connect to the world..
March 1, 2019
Happy Lucky’s Teahouse Owners Build Community Through Tea
If you’ve been to Happy Lucky’s Teahouse in Old Town or Front Range Village, you may have happened upon owners George Grossman and Kari Grady..
December 3, 2018
5 Tips To Cultivate Your Style
Being stylish and being fashionable ultimately refer to a single goal: to look and to feel good. It’s a common and very natural desire for..
November 29, 2018
Women of CSU College of Music, Theatre and Dance Discuss Inclusivity, Being a Woman in the Fine Arts
The world of fine arts encompasses many different types of performance and industry. From the study of classical music to the creation of lightning and..
November 6, 2018
CSU Stadium Sessions Bring Together Two Loves: Live Music and Football
Fierce, genuine and unabashedly expressive. Alysia Kraft is all of these things and more when she performs. Any audience member can feel passion radiating wholeheartedly..
September 28, 2018
Creating a Community: Communal Living Steps Out of the Comfort Zone
The first time I wore mascara was the day I left for Girl Scout camp when I was 7. I went to sleep-away camp alone…
September 18, 2018
La Vita Dolce: Peace of Mind and a Bowl of Spaghetti
It’s a late August afternoon. Lunch is over, but dinner hasn’t begun yet. I’m hungry, I make my way over to the Lory Student Center..
April 18, 2018
Ram Handlers Take Care of Cam on and off the Stage
Get the inside scoop on a volunteer who goes with CAM to many of his events.
April 17, 2018
Breaking Barriers: Cassidy Crawford Is CSU’s Alum Break-Dancer
Breakdancing is all the rage in the Front Range.
April 10, 2018
Fort Collins Multilingual Banners Celebrate Diversity, Encourage Inclusivity
The City of Fort Collins has taken a strong stance on diversity. 30 large multilingual banners that read “We Are Fort Collins” have been commissioned..
April 5, 2018
Students Take On Sustainable Fashion for CSU’s Fashion Show
Creating gowns out of parachutes, this class of designers has conquered sustainable fashion.
February 26, 2018
Are you Insta’ famous on campus?
With over 400 million active users, the photo-sharing app Instagram was the sixth most used app of 2017.
February 23, 2018
El Camino de Santiago: My Pilgrimage Walking 566 Miles Across Northern Spain
I walked 566 miles across northern Spain on the ancient pilgrimage route of El Camino de Santiago. Read about my journey and CSU’s Camino Abroad program.
February 23, 2018
Camille’s Team To Support CSU Student Battling Cancer at St. Jude Up Til’ Dawn Event
Camille’s Team supports a CSU student currently battling cancer.
February 22, 2018
What Teaching Style Is Best For You?
Every semester comes with new teachers, which then comes with new learning styles. Here’s a deeper look into three professors and their methods of teaching at Colorado State University.
February 12, 2018
Capturing Moments While on the Road
Bring your camera on the road, but do not forget your sense of fun at home.
January 29, 2018
Your Pics With African Children Do Not Make You Cultured
Social media lets us take and post media with a few simple taps – but just because we can post, does not always mean we should.
December 1, 2017
A Peaceful World Begins at the Base: Ourselves
There are many examples of peace you can demonstrate in your daily life.
November 27, 2017
Where To Ski Within Two Hours of Fort Collins
Find your inner snow-lover and hit the slopes without killing your gas tank.
November 13, 2017
Sisterhood to end stigma
Stop stereotyping and start listening.
November 7, 2017
Jumping Over Society’s Expectations: It Is Manly To Use Therapy
Men represent 78% of all United States suicides. Using humor to break down the problem could greatly diminish this statistic.
November 3, 2017
24 Hours in Torgome Village, Ghana
Traveling with Semester at Sea brings many worldly experiences for its students.
November 2, 2017
The Truth Behind Sorority Life
Forget the stereotyped sorority girl – here is what it is really all about.
October 31, 2017
Student Makes a Statement With Homemade Halloween Costume
Sara Van Hatten makes a statement both fashionably and politically with her Halloween costume made from recycled materials.
October 20, 2017
Dr. Nick Marx Believes the World Is a Classroom
Dr. Nick Marx believes the world to be the best classroom of all, here’s why.
October 5, 2017
CSU Graduate and Professor’s Philosophy on Life
Communication studies professor Kurt North shares how he found meaning in his life and how you can too.
September 6, 2017
Hikes for Any Skill Level Near Fort Collins
Get lost in the hills of Fort Collins with three hikes near you.
April 13, 2017
Industrial Hemp: A Misunderstood Industry
With its environmentally-friendly properties and wide range of uses, industrial hemp or Cannabis sativa L. may be the key to the future of sustainable agriculture…
April 11, 2017
Tony’s Typical Tuesday
A day in the life of Colorado State’s president, Tony Frank.
April 3, 2017
The ASCENT: CSU Fashion Show
The Department of Design and Merchandising climbs to the summit during this successful showcase
March 10, 2017
Lessons from a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Methods to make the world a better place as told by Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Leymah Gbowee.
March 2, 2017
Engineers Bring Tech of the Future To Life
CSU seniors engineer a brain-controlled wheelchair.
February 28, 2017
EcoCAR 3 Students Drive Innovation
Computer and engineering students at CSU work to develop cutting-edge driving technologies.
February 13, 2017
Transfort Driver Brings Energy to Route
David Boling does more than just drive a bus.
November 10, 2016
Slow Food is the new fast food
Inside look into new campus club Slow Food: a group that fosters conversation and connection over local, healthy cuisine.
November 9, 2016
The Fourteener Files
CSU students share their experiences and advice on climbing fourteeners.
October 28, 2016
A Look Into International Students’ First Semester
I sat down with four freshman international students here at Colorado State to ask them some questions about their transition and experiences as their first semester progresses and turned up some very interesting answers.
September 27, 2016
Q&A: The Mowgli’s
The Mowgli’s give the inside scoop on their newest album, inspiration and the group dynamic.
September 21, 2016
CSU’s Engineers Without Borders Travel to El Salvador
The CSU Engineers Without Borders club traveled to El Salvador over the summer to install a water system for a rural town in need.
September 16, 2016
Lime Light Turns Fitness Upside Down
Local studio offers pole dancing as a unique fitness option.
September 13, 2016
Welsh Rabbit Brings Class to Fort Collins
A local bistro serves up gourmet cheese and handcrafted dishes at a college-friendly budget right in the heart of Old Town.
April 18, 2016
Meet Hairik: CSU Custodian Works Toward Master’s Degree
When walking through any of the academic or residential buildings at Colorado State University, there are many things that one might take for granted: the..
April 15, 2016
FoCo Roller Derby Smashes Its Way To Victory
The air is buzzing with energy, people are cheering and clapping and women are racing around a track on roller skates. Roller derby is becoming..
April 13, 2016
International Start Up Weekend at CSU The First In Colorado
In June, I embarked on a journey that would change my life and the entrepreneurial ecosystem at CSU. This is my story. Over February 19,..
April 11, 2016
Permaculture: A Different Sustainability
When we’re thinking about what we can do to help the environment or just make our homes and yards more interesting than a few blades..
April 11, 2016
The Fashion Industry’s Warped Perspective of Plus-Size Women
We live in a world that is constantly telling people they’re not good enough, that they need to lose weight, and that they need to..
April 8, 2016
CSU “Elemental” Fashion Triumph
The students of the Design and Merchandising program at Colorado State University put together a riveting and consequential fashion show on Friday, April..
March 31, 2016
Live From the Lincoln Center: The Road To Elemental
Each year, the graduates of the apparel production program at CSU put together their capstone collection to present in a fashion show at The Lincoln..
March 30, 2016
Food Truck Frenzy: Exploring the Culture of Mobile Vendors
Fort Collins is known for its wide variety of delicious and unique culinary opportunities. What some people don’t know is that many of these eateries only operate on..
March 2, 2016
Nude Modeling Helps Strengthen Body Confidence
Modeling seems like a walk in the park. What could be better than getting paid to sit for three hours? In the studio setting of..
February 12, 2016
Beyoncé Brings Politics to the Main Stage
In case you missed it, the Super Bowl 50 happened last Sunday and featured performances by Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and a well-deserved win for..
February 5, 2016
Snapchat Artist OperAmericano Shares the Power of Positivity
While Snapchat is still in its infancy on the social media lifecycle, it has already produced its own crop of stars. These people make up..
January 29, 2016
Abandoned Places: Titan 1 Missile Silo Complex 2B
Disclaimer: this is on private property. Many of us have seen a film where the main character(s) finds themselves in a dark, creepy abandoned building that seems to have..
January 29, 2016
Climbing Welcomes Enthusiasts and Beginners Alike
Entertain for a moment gripping with your fingertips an inch-wide offshoot of rock above your head while attempting to strategically place your feet to lift..
October 8, 2015
Where Will You Be in 10 Years?
We asked CSU students where they see themselves 10 years into the future and what they see themselves doing. “Ten years? Seem like a lot,..
October 6, 2015
Meet the Editors: 2005-2015
Katie Kelley, 2005-2006 “I stepped up to the role of editor-in-chief for College Avenue magazine because I was passionate about magazines — everything from the..
October 5, 2015
10 Years of College Avenue
10 years. Over 40 issues. 11 editors-in-chief. College Avenue has grown from an infant publication to a recognized name on the CSU campus and in..
October 5, 2015
Construction and Change
Colorado State University has a rich history — a history filled with pride, academics and community, stretching all the way back to 1870. It is..
October 2, 2015
World Events in the Past 10 Years
2005: Hurricane Katrina On the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina crashed in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm caused $100 billion in damage..
October 1, 2015
Student Led Sustainability: Experts Say Students Contribute To Changing Culture
Colorado State University is the only university to earn a Platinum rating from the STARS sustainability ranking system. CSU also has 20 LEED certified sustainable..
May 14, 2015
Debt: Not a Life Sentence
As graduates walk across the stage this spring, many will be taking more than a diploma into the real world: debt. Student loans have caused..
May 1, 2015
Intense Colorado College Rivalries and How They Started
Adrenaline. The fans, the noise, the beer, the players, the sheer amount of people, the thrill of competition. But, none of these can surpass one..
April 30, 2015
The Battle for Every Coloradan’s Heart: Chipotle vs. Noodles & Company
Colorado is known for being one of the most health-conscious “foodie” states in America. Its citizens tend to be more cautious when it comes to..
April 29, 2015
Mile High Tuition: Limited State Funds Are Costing Colorado’s Students
By almost all standards of economic analysis, the recession that began in 2007 is over. Colorado’s unemployment rate is the lowest since the recession, the..
April 24, 2015
Exploring the Colorado Front Range
A lake rests at the base of a mountain range untouched by man, with rocks placed so perfectly along the shore that one cannot fathom..
February 15, 2015
Do We Live in a Hookup Culture?
According to modern media outlets, we as members of Generation Y live in the “hookup culture,” but do we really? College Avenue reached out to..
February 11, 2015
50 Shades of BDSM
Bondage and Discipline. Domination and Submission. Sadism and Masochism. These six words form the common four-letter acronym “BDSM.” This concept has been brought to attention in the..
December 25, 2014
Students Recall Most Ridiculous Gifts Received
The generation gap is seldom so in-your-face as it is around the holidays, when out-of-touch relatives shower us with gifts that amount to little more..
December 20, 2014
From UNC to NYC
How many CSU graduates can say that after graduating, they get to move to New York City and intern for one of the biggest fashion..
December 16, 2014
Advice From Alumni
For many, graduation is approaching fast, but, for some, it is already a distant memory. As intimidating as the prospect of life after college can..
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