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Photo courtesy of Stagg Electric

Advertising students work with NoCo business startup

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Students in Colorado State University Assistant Professor Christina Minihan’s JTC 355 advertising class gained real-life experience this semester as they assisted business owner Logan Stagg with promoting...

The draft beer on tap at Black Bottle Brewery April 24. There are 30 different drafts the brewery always have on hand, one of their famous stouts this month came out to be the golden grahams.

Craft breweries are a defining FoCo characteristic

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Fort Collins has become a hub for craft breweries. With over 20 breweries, the city has earned the nickname the “Brewmuda Triangle." The city's breweries are very popular among travelers and tourists,...

Interior of Repeat Boutique on the corner of South College Avenue and East Lake Street in Fort Collins April 20. Repeat Boutique is a consignment that is packed full of clothing and various items.

Repeat Boutique: Affordable, sustainable shopping

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Right off the corner of College Avenue and East Lake Street is a small old house. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but on the inside, it's full of stories and history. According to their...

Owners David and Jessica Zumbrun cut the ribbon for the grand opening with supporters outside of Chicken Salad Chick in Greeley, Colorado April 5.

Chicken Salad Chick brings joy, community to NoCo

Daryn Whitmoyer, Staff Reporter April 18, 2023

Four years ago, Jessica and David Zumbrun tried Chicken Salad Chick for the first time on a golf vacation in Auburn, Alabama, and they became hooked, according to an International Franchise Association...

Holly Wong speaks about her art installation, "Guardian of the Spirits," at the Curfman Gallery at Colorado State University April 4. “Some people ask me how I pick colors,” Wong said. “These are complementary colors. They are inspired from Chinese lion dance. You personify the animal. These are a personified, larger-than-life, female force. The colors are energizing and boundless. I’m interested in getting beyond gender.”

‘Guardian of the Spirits’ gallery embraces femininity

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

At 2 a.m., most people are fast asleep — but not Holly Wong. In fact, she just woke up. She is ready to start her day creating art while it is quiet and then, after a few hours, head out to her day...

Colorado State University Drag Show co-host Krisa Gonna performs her routine "Krisa Goes to Therapy" April 9.

‘Drag Through the Decades’ raises money for queer resources

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

Drag is a form of self-expression, and it gives those within the queer community a space to explore sexual identity and defy gender norms. The art of drag has been a huge topic of conversation in the news...

“Sustainable Gardens” by Lisa Cameron Russell in Old Town Fort Collins March 1. “Sustainable Gardens" was a gift from the Downtown Development Authority through the Art in Action project.

Art in Public Places program enriches FoCo community

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

Stunning painted murals and electrical boxes adorn the streets of Fort Collins, but where do they come from? The Art in Public Places program has been operating since 1995 with the sole intent of providing...

The eighth annual launch party for ACT Human Rights Film Festival launch party held at Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins March 7.

Odell hosts ACT Film Festival’s 8th annual kickoff party

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

Odell Brewing Company hosted the eighth annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival Kickoff Party March 7 with trivia, beer, film trailers and film selection announcements for the festival. “The kickoff...

Washington’s in Fort Collins Feb. 24. Washington’s is a music venue for live contemporary music with a balcony level.

Washington’s music venue: A hidden FoCo gem

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter March 2, 2023

Conveniently situated in Old Town, Washington's is a 900-person capacity music venue focused on educating, supporting and increasing sustainable careers in the live concert industry, according to their...

Scrumpy's Hard Cider Bar trivia night host Michele Mitchell reads out questions at Scrumpy's in Old Town Fort Collins Feb. 15. Scrumpy's hosts Trivia nights 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday.

In pursuit of trivia: 5 places in FoCo to flaunt your knowledge

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director February 20, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. When the weather is cold and the lines for the bars feel too torturous to bear, sometimes it's nice to relax inside and play games with...

5 things to do in Fort Collins this Valentine's Day

5 things to do in Fort Collins this Valentine’s Day

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Ah, Valentine's Day. For those who are single, this may be a day to celebrate their independence and freedom from the constraints of a relationship. For those who are in a relationship, this may be a day...

The Lincoln Center's newest art installation, "A Place Remembered and Imagined" is displayed in the art gallery

The Lincoln Center presents: ‘A Place Remembered and Imagined’

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

The Lincoln Center recently announced the debut of “A Place Remembered and Imagined,” an exhibit of works inspired by “the most Instagram-able destinations” without the presence of a phone. The...

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