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(Photo illustration by Zoe Jennings) Outdoor cats, kill about 1.3 to 4 billion birds in the United States annually. Fort Collins bird populations are especially vulnerable to outdoor cat predation because the city falls on a major migration corridor for birds, there are many pets and there is the presence of a big university in the town. 

Lovable killers: Outdoor cats pose a threat to wild bird populations in Fort Collins

Zoë Jennings April 17, 2018

Mariah Worman adopted her beloved cat, James, when she was 11 years old. Ever since, he has enjoyed life living inside their home as well as exploring their suburban neighborhood. Little does James know...

The Global Village Museum, located at 200 W Mountain Ave, opened in March of 2010 as a way to connect Northern Colorado globally through folk art, fine arts and artifacts from around the world. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and features 4 exhibits and a museum shop. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Global Village Museum of Art and Culture celebrates community

Zoë Jennings November 28, 2017

The Global Village Museum of Art and Culture has been home to artifacts such as a four foot Jade boat from China, a Mongolian yurt replica, a collection of Ethiopian umbrellas and a peace mandala crafted...

Francis Commerçon studies biological sciences at Colorado State University. He studied conservation in China for his honors thesis. Photo by: Zoe Jennings

CSU student researcher studies conservation in China

Zoë Jennings November 27, 2017

The two hardest things that Francis Commerçon has done in his life are interviewing 200 rural Chinese villagers and raising a wild owlet. Many who know Commerçon describe him as modest, intensely...

Dr. Damon A. Williams, a Founding Architect of Inclusive Excellence, presents Friday, Sept. 29, at the Diversity Symposium in the Lory Student Center. Dr. Williams gave a presentation on innovative diversity and leadership to CSU students, faculty, and guests. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Damon A. Williams closes out CSU’s Diversity Symposium

Zoë Jennings October 1, 2017

Before an institution can be considered excellent, it must be diverse and inclusive. Speaking on how diversity can make institutions excellent in the Lory Student Center Theater, Damon A. Williams...

Arts and Culture Director Randi Mattox and Arts and Culture Editor Zoe Jennings

About the desk: Arts & Culture

Randi Mattox and Zoë Jennings May 8, 2017

Editor’s note: As part of a media transparency initiative, on May 8, 2017, the Collegian spent  the last day of publishing of the year telling our readers about us. You can read more about...

Arts and Culture Director Randi Mattox and Arts and Culture Editor Zoe Jennings

Year in review: Arts & Culture

Randi Mattox and Zoë Jennings May 8, 2017

Editor’s note: As part of a media transparency initiative, on May 8, 2017, the Collegian spent the last day of publishing of the year telling our readers about us. You can read more about the...

Squirrel Nut Zippers to visit The Lincoln Center this weekend

Squirrel Nut Zippers to visit The Lincoln Center this weekend

Zoë Jennings January 12, 2017

Finding success with the swing revival period of the late 1990s, creator Jimbo Mathus along with original member Chris Phillips are reactivating The Squirrel Nut Zippers for a tour to celebrate the 20th...

Photo courtesy of: Fort Collins History Connection an online collaboration of the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and the Poudre River Public Library District

Auntie Stone’s Cabin: Fort Collins’ oldest building was home to a total badass

Zoë Jennings November 17, 2016

Before it had houses or even trees, Fort Collins was home to Camp Collins military base. Barracks and officer quarters were the only civilization to be seen, and Native Americans lived up and down the...

Visitor looks around at the gift shop Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

The Fort Collins Museum of Art explores the life of Frida Kahlo

Zoë Jennings October 13, 2016

Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits show a striking women dressed in traditional Mexican fashion with untamed facial hair. Kahlo has become somewhat of a popular culture icon in recent times. Her face is often...

Dave Matthews performs at Get the Vote Out Concert Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

Dave Matthews performs inspirational concert at Clinton rally in Denver

Zoë Jennings October 11, 2016

Dave Matthews, front man of popular folk-rock jam band Dave Matthews Band, put on a free concert to drum up support for presidential candidate Hilary Clinton and her vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine...

Norah Jones returns to her roots with new album Day Breaks

Norah Jones returns to her roots with new album ‘Day Breaks’

Zoë Jennings October 11, 2016

Norah Jones returns to the piano-filled jazz songs of her debut album “Come Away with Me” with her new album “Day Breaks.” Released on Oct. 7, the album is a cozy return to the artist we all fell...

Dweezil Zappa and his band play Frank Zappas music. Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

Dweezil Zappa brings his father’s iconic music to The Aggie Theatre

Zoë Jennings October 10, 2016

Dweezil Zappa, son of iconic experimental rock musician Frank Zappa, tours to carry on his father’s musical legacy. Dweezil Zappa is touring to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Frank Zappa’s trend-setting...

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