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Upcoming Halloween events near Fort Collins

Upcoming Halloween events near Fort Collins

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

As the weekend before Halloween approaches, so do several spooky events in town. From bar crawls to haunted houses, Fort Collins and nearby towns have something for everyone. Harrington Art Alliance’s...

A reddish-pink illustration of Cam the Ram wearing 3D paper glasses. Behind Cam is a psychedelic swirl background with the colors purple, green, blue and orange.

Horrifying high: Scary movie report

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

In the spirit of spooky season, I decided to engage with my fears by adding a psychoactive element to my scary movie experience. I set parameters regarding my method of cannabis consumption as it related...

Miles Buchan, Collegian cannabis reporter, holds a pumpkin while cutting a precise hole into it for a mouthpiece

We made a pumpkin bong; you can too

Paul Brull, Cannabis Director October 27, 2022

Here at the cannabis desk, we love nothing more than celebrating spooky season. Between the frights and delights, Halloween is a great time to get high with friends and soon-to-be friends. Combining our...

Why track and field would survive the apocalypse

Why track and field would survive the apocalypse

Tyler Azzaro, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s sports section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

Because I Got High: Paranoia

Because I Got High: Paranoia

Guest Author October 27, 2022

Editor’s Note: “Because I Got High” content consists of community story submissions and does not represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. The Collegian does not promote underage...

Henry: Halloween is the best holiday because it's for everyone

Henry: Halloween is the best holiday because it’s for everyone

Brendan Henry, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022
The days of Mariah Carey and ancient recordings of Christmas jingles on a loop in every store and restaurant are on the horizon. Momentarily, the fear of the holiday season can be pushed aside for the more fun, self-inducing fear of Halloween. Halloween is the best holiday. Some folks are not connoisseurs of fear, which is totally understandable, yet one does not need to be scared to enjoy the season of spook thoroughly. There are plenty of things to enjoy about the holiday that both include and exclude the scares and raised hair. 
Drag queen Liz Agna prepares to perform

Gallery: Drag show at The Lyric

Sara Shaver, Staff Photographer October 27, 2022

Drag at The Lyric! returned with a Halloween twist the evening of Oct. 21. Hosted by Krisa Gonna, the show featured performances by Ursa LaBear, Liz Agna and Little Sarah Tonin. Performances — including...

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

Let’s take a look at LGBTQ+ History Month

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

While June is well known for Pride Month with big celebrations and parades, October offers the opportunity to learn even more about the LGBTQ+ community through its history. October is LGBTQ+ History...

ritual table

Samhain: The not-so-satanic, true origins of Halloween

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 26, 2022

The masked faces of small children scuttle past houses lit up by the carved grins of jack-o'-lanterns and ghoulish decorations. Halloween season is upon us, and the familiarity of the holiday is intoxicating.  Often...

Newsom Hall

First hauntings: NRHH to hold haunted house Oct. 28

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

As the leaves at The Oval fall to the ground with the changing season, a chilling wind blows through the Colorado State University campus as Halloween nears and Fort Collins residents come out to celebrate. On...

Seriously: The High-Life Zone: A journey to Wendy's

Seriously: The High-Life Zone: A journey to Wendy’s

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

The sign for FoCo Cafe Oct 23.

FoCo Cafe Halloween treat boxes give back to community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 25, 2022

A little cafe connected to a community garden sits at the end of Old Town at 225 Maple St. The sign attached to the building reads “FoCo Cafe" in bold green letters. The name, however, is not slang...

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