Through the Student Lens is divided into two programs. Program 1 is titled “Before,” referring to before the pandemic, and addresses topics such as death, anxiety and hate groups on our campus. Program 2, titled “After,” is composed of films that were made during the pandemic and examine the issues students were facing as a new reality took hold of their lives. 

Program One “BEFORE”

Ok, Chiara Garland, 2018, (1:31)

Chiara was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) at a very young age, Ok gives insight into how OCD manifests inside of her mind.

Mother’s Death, Alex Nordstrom, 2019, (4:40)

Alex reminisces in his relationship with his mother, and then says goodbye to her for the last time.

Trying to be White, Chelan Flores, 2019, (2:26)

A look at growing up in a family that put an emphasis on suppressing any diversity and doing everything to fit into “white culture”.

Being Biracial, Sarah Whaley, 2019, (1:44)

A narration of three instances where being biracial can be frustrating yet amusing.

Anxiety Art, Evan Bode, 2019, (1:34)

A visual representation of the cathartic power of harnessing creativity to express personal thoughts and feelings.

2016, Johnna Vasselli, 2019, (3:20)

We are all on different paths but feel the same things.

Check Your Privilege, Lauryn Ritchie, 2019, (2:48)

When a young woman notices that things keep going wrong in her life, she realizes only one thing could be causing it… a curse! Or maybe she just isn’t checking her privilege.

So, What’s The Situation?, Zachary Fountain, 2019, (2:30)

A time capsule of current situations and how it feels to be finishing college with a desire to keep doing creative work.

Erasure, Austin Boss, 2019, (2:53)

A look into the long-term effects of the mentally and physically abusive practice of Conversion Therapy.

Proud To Be?, Andrea Hernandez, Ahjina Hopkins, Lauryn Ritchie, Laney Sipes, 2019, (5:39)

A narration of how Colorado State University’s recent political climate is impacting the students that call the campus home.

Anxiety, Nathan Daine, Amalia DiPasquale, Avery Martin, Audrey Weiss, 2019, (3:08)

A brief analysis of the different ways anxiety can manifest.

Blissless, Xiaoya Chent, Brett Hoffman, Max Lukaswitz, 2018, (2:10)

An eclectic look at Fort Collins everyday life, sprinkled with some social issues that are hidden in the shadows.

Program Two “AFTER”

Where I Found Hope, Litzy Duque, 2020, (2:33)

Feeling unmotivated, empty, and alone, Litzy turned to external things to find hope during a hard time.

Sticky Notes, Zeya Highley, 2020, (1:25)

During the height of the pandemic, students turn to sticky notes in windows to communicate with each other.

An Interview with a Victim of Corona Virus, Maya Jensen, 2020, (1:30)

A satirical insight to many people’s attitudes towards Corona Virus restrictions.

You’re Not Invincible, Bess Rosenberg, Shane Healey, 2020, (1:49)

After partying at bars on Halloween weekend, Bess tests positive for COVID-19 and her outlook quickly changes.

Reflect, Lily Fordyce, 2020, (2:00)

Reflect was created out of struggle for a time of struggle.

Soul Search, Maddie Steele, 2020, (1:55)

Feeling isolated, a lonely ghost goes on a journey to find companionship and love.

Numb, Anna Tomka, 2020, (2:24)

After being sexually assaulted, the whole world felt numb and unwelcoming, until forming bonds with other survivors offered a shimmer of hope.

She Is., Julissa Hernandez, 2020, (1:12)

A look at women pushing the status quo all over the world.

Relentless, Jenna Schiavone, 2020, (2:43)

A short film reflecting on mental health and the sporadic feelings of panic, hope, and anxiety.

And the People Stayed Home, Lauren Howie, 2020, (1:26)

Piecing together footage in quarantine with a reading of a poem by Kitty O’Meara.

Graduation Day, Bella Hines, 2020, (2:49)

A look at what graduating seniors face during the pandemic, and what they’re leaving behind.