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Aspen trees in the fall. (Photo credit: Sierra Cymes)

Sustainable doesn’t mean efficient: Colorado cities see split views in terms of sustainability goals

Sierra Cymes October 7, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll26xBKaQOg&feature=youtu.be Water, sunlight and wind help the aspen trees transition into fall while the same elements allow the city of Aspen to "fall" into a...

Anonymous Longboards hosts Fox Hills Slide Jam

Anonymous Longboards hosts Fox Hills Slide Jam

Sierra Cymes August 30, 2015

Community engagement and social media helped grow Anonymous Longboards, a business started by CSU grad Dillon Martin. Anonymous Longboards hosted the second annual Fox Hills Slide Jam Saturday...

Lokal apartment complex opens in high population area

Lokal apartment complex opens in high population area

Sierra Cymes August 25, 2015

Fourth-floor hot tubs, grills, a TV lounge area and plans for live music, food trucks and tastings. This is a list of amenities promised by new student-apartment complex Lokal — but move-in...

Alcoholic and regular truffles are featured in the display case. (Photo credits: Sierra Cymes)

Nuance Chocolate in Old Town creates chocolate from scratch

Sierra Cymes May 11, 2015

[new_royalslider id="322"] Photos by Sierra Cymes From bean to bar, Nuance Chocolate is hitting all the right notes at its location on 214 Pine St. Nuance Chocolate was founded by owners Toby...

Terry Lake Mobile Homes is working towards beautifying their community in order to make a more positive and lively environment. (Photo illustration: Kevin Olson)

Garden-growing project is “Sproutin’ Up” at Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park

Sierra Cymes May 7, 2015

The installation of a garden will (hopefully) root community and sprout purpose and pride for the residents of Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park this summer. Sproutin’ Up, a non-profit dedicated...

Q&A: Chalk artist Micah Hollenbeck to chalk LSC plaza Wednesday

Q&A: Chalk artist Micah Hollenbeck to chalk LSC plaza Wednesday

Sierra Cymes April 28, 2015

Professional chalk artist Micah Hollenbeck will be chalking on the Lory Student Center Plaza all day Wednesday. Hollenbeck started chalking at the Denver Chalk Art Festival with his dad and sister,...

Tom+Chee offers tomato soup and grilled cheese for the college kid's heart

Tom+Chee offers tomato soup and grilled cheese for the college kid’s heart

Sierra Cymes April 22, 2015

Cincinnati-based restaurant Tom+Chee’s recipes have been raved over on NBC’s “Today” show, ABC’s “The Chew,” Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food,” and, most recently, on ABC’s “Shark...

Executive director of The Center for fine Art Photography, Hamidah Glasgow, observes one of her favorite pieces in the still life exhibit on Thursday afternoon. The exhibit will be running until Saturday, Sept. 27.

Center for Fine Art Photography workshops portfolios

Sierra Cymes April 17, 2015

For those students graduating in the fall, it is important to polish all marketable talents for maximum employability. Photo-taking is an art that anyone can look at taking to a professional level with...

Daybreak Criations alpaca farm produces premium products

Daybreak Criations alpaca farm produces premium products

Sierra Cymes April 16, 2015

On a picturesque farm just outside of Fort Collins, an alpaca herd roams beneath a ridge of foothills. The same scene is featured on the business card for Daybreak Criations, an enterprise  that breeds...

CSU graduate Jordan Temkin with other members of Fort Collins Drone Enthusiasts, piloting one of his smallest drones at stunningly high speeds during the weekly meetup at Lincoln Middle School at 4pm on Mondays.(Photo Credit:Topher Brancaccio)

Fort Collins Drone Enthusiasts get sky high

Sierra Cymes April 15, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX9-vD-TWq8 Video by: Jordan Temkin What looks and sounds like giant insects buzz through the air every Monday morning in the yard of Lincoln Middle School. Some...

Pasta dish Bucatini Cabonara is served at Nick's. Photo courtesy of Sierra Cymes.

Nick’s Homestyle restauraunt is a modern take on traditional Italy

Sierra Cymes April 13, 2015

When entering Nick’s Homestyle restaurant, one is enveloped by a warm bouquet of buttery oil, bread and a friendly, casual atmosphere. As my smiling hostess leads me to a table, I search for, but...

(Photo credit: Austin Simpson)

‘Confluence’ fashion show at Lincoln Center created by CSU students

Sierra Cymes April 3, 2015

A "Confluence" of student designers, models and a variety of outfits will come together to create this year’s fashion show at the Lincoln Center Friday. A "Confluence" is the flowing together...

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