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Kalen McCarthy, a transgender Navy veteran, spoke about his military experience and transition for Kim Chamberss documentary project about transgender veterans. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Transgender veteran speaks out against Trump’s service ban

Colin Raunig July 31, 2017

A transgender military veteran shared his story of service on July 30, in response to President Donald Trump's tweets prohibiting transgender individuals from enlisting or serving in the miltary. Kim...

Photo courtesy of: The Mostlies

Fort Collins musical parody group The Mostlies celebrate 25-year anniversary

Colin Raunig July 28, 2017

For the past 25 years, musical parody group The Mostlies has been annual shows in Fort Collins. Their songs entail local and national topics, covering everything from politics to lifestyle issues....

Raunig: Poudre River dams are deadly, Fort Collins should take action

Raunig: Poudre River dams are deadly, Fort Collins should take action

Colin Raunig July 27, 2017
The Poudre river poses safety issues that need to be resolved by the city of Fort Collins.
A single engine air tanker flies over the fire in Spring Glade on July 22. (Photo courtesy of Larimer Sheriffs official Twitter)

Spring Glade fire breaks out near Fort Collins

Haley Candelario and Colin Raunig July 22, 2017

Update (July 24, 6:55 p.m.): The fire that broke out between Fort Collins and Loveland the morning of July 22 was contained as of 5 p.m. Monday evening, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The...

Madison Tolan, a senior at CSU studying Biomedical Sciences, Alide Berndzen, a post graudate from Berlin, and Haley Dallas, a junior at CSU studying Natural Resource Management show their opposition to the Sit- Lie Ban at the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3 (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

“Back Door” for Sit-Lie Ban in Fort Collins moving forward

Colin Raunig July 19, 2017

An ordinance, seen as the equivalent to the "Sit-Lie Ban," was voted in favor of by Fort Collins City Council Tuesday night. The ordinance would amend city code regulating trespass and obstruction...

Rocks balanced on the Poudre River. (Collegian File Photo)

Summer safety on the Poudre River

Colin Raunig July 18, 2017
With recent accidents on the Poudre River, the Poudre Fire Authority has tips on how to stay safe.
Old Town (Photo courtesy of en.wikipedia.org)

Don’t miss events: July 13-July 20

Colin Raunig July 13, 2017

As summer enters full swing, there are a lot of fun activities happening around town. Here are the events you don’t want to miss this week: Thursday-July 13 Downtown Summer Sales will run for...

Foodies gather in front of some of their favorite trucks. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Don’t miss events in Fort Collins: July 6-13

Colin Raunig July 5, 2017

The 4th of July events may be over, but there are still plenty of fun activities happening around town. Here are the events you don't want to miss this week:   Thursday, July 6: Daryl Gregory Genre-bending...

Police responded to a 911 call Thursday night, which ended in a male suspect being shot by police. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

Raunig: Police accountability is crucial in midst of body cam footage

Colin Raunig June 29, 2017
There is no need to side with citizens or the police. However, we must demand accountability.
Manic Focus played on Feb. 25, 2017 at Aggie Theater. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Potter)

This weekend’s events you don’t want to miss

Colin Raunig June 27, 2017
Dope Events in Fort Collins the Weekend Before July 4
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