Vol. 128, No. 104 Thursday, March 7, 2019
NEWS
OPINION
SPORTS
ASCSU discusses end-of-year concert in place of Undie Run
Rethink your all-inclusive spring break trips
5 takeaways from rough women’s basketball season
page 4
page 10
page 11
Colorado State University communication studies senior Colette Sterling, one of the subjects of an International Women’s Day portrait photography series by alumna Cassie Rosch, speaks in the North Ballroom at the Lory Student Center March 5. “When my partner goes gloating about her giant wife, I laugh and smile. So much of that can be seen as unfeminine,” Sterling said. “Beauty does not have a muscle mass or a body size.” PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN COLLEGIAN
‘Portraits of Resiliency’ celebrates female tenacity By Lauryn Bolz @laurynbolz
International Women’s Day is dedicated to showcasing the powerful stories of women who found strength in the face of adversity. On March 6, The Office of International Programs and other offices across campus partnered to celebrate the stories and ac-
complishments of Colorado State University women from all walks of life. “Portraits of Resiliency: Reflections of CSU Women” showcased artful photographs taken by Fort Collins photographer and CSU alumna Cassie Rosch and allowed some of the women to speak about their unique experiences. The event celebrated International Women’s Day, which
takes place March 8. “Storytelling is powerful and profound,” said Shauna DeLuca, an assistant director at The Office of International Programs and organizer of the event. “It allows us to connect with people on an emotional level, build community, offer support and (have) a way to relate to each other.” DeLuca said she wanted to
put together an International Women’s Day celebration for five years, and with the help of other on-campus programs, “Portraits of Resiliency” finally came together. “We have an amazing community of women that support each other tirelessly and are really willing to come together as a community,” DeLuca said. “We really felt that it was im-
portant to share the stories and highlight the women and the struggles that they overcame.” Among the 23 women who came forward to share their story was Camila Ozores Silva, a graduate student who found out she was an undocumented citizen while she was getting her undergraduate degree.
see PORTRAITS on page 13 >>