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Cameron Utter, a junior apparel and merchandising major, holds the sketches he used to make a custom dress for children's book author Natasha Wing. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU student, Cameron Utter, designs dress for local children’s book author

Claire Oliver January 31, 2018

A small office space with one wall covered in children’s books and whimsical objects like tea tins and old clocks seems like the perfect workspace for author Natasha Wing. She sits down, wearing her...

CSU graduate created her own degree for dramaturgy

CSU graduate created her own degree for dramaturgy

Maddie Wright January 30, 2018
Being in college is an uphill battle as is. Being one of two people in your concentration is a whole other fight. Austin R. D. Burns faced this struggle when she pursued her passion of dramaturgy.
Plasma Canvas describes their genre as "loud," but notes Against Me! Brand New, and Motorhead as some of their punk rock influences. (Courtesy of Brandon Mccarron)

Fort Collins’ punk band Plasma Canvas spreads message of inclusivity, self truth and rebellion

Miranda Moses January 25, 2018

Plasma Canvas, a rowdy duo, is a part of the rising Punk scene in Fort Collins. Avogadro’s Number employee Adrienne Rae Ash and Colorado State University student Jude McCarron make up the two-piece...

Bisetti's, a 42-year-old Italian restaurant in Old Town, is closing a the end of this month. The restaurant is reserved throughout the rest of the month until closing day. (Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian)

In preparation to close their doors, Bisetti’s owners reflect on 39 years of business

Claire Oliver January 24, 2018

Local businesses have a large impact on communities. They become ingrained into the lives of the people who walk in the door.  Bisetti’s, which opened in 1976, has impacted the Fort Collins in...

Lotion and body scrub products made by CocoRoo, a skincare line made by CSU alumna Jill Howarth, are sold locally at THe Cupboard. CocoRoo uses organic and edible ingredients in their three lotions and coffee body scrubs (Photo Courtesy of Jill Howarth)

CSU alumna creates organic skincare line

Julia Trowbridge January 24, 2018

Colorado State University alumni have done amazing things, from creating sculptures in the Netherlands to donating transformational gifts to CSU. One CSU alumni, Jill Howarth, has created her own...

CopperMuse creates craft cocktails from their award winning whiskeys, rums and many infused vodkas. Quarky flavors such as cracked black pepper, horseradish and bacon are popular in bloody Mary's. Their black vodka is used in adding a dark side to cocktails such as "strawberry fields," pictured here. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

FoCo guide to spirits…the drinking kind

Sarah Ehrlich January 23, 2018

Fort Collins is of course known for the many breweries, but what about spirits? The process of fermentation and alcohol production is essentially the same across the board, but with a few minor...

Gorehound Playground's wide selection of movies offers cult classics, fantasy and sci-fi, and foreign films. Typically other countries have less restrictions on production resulting in far more terrifying flicks. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Gorehound’s Playground offers oasis for horror film lovers

Sarah Ehrlich January 18, 2018

A new business is bringing a creepy, gory and weird type of culture to Fort Collins. After 34 years of working as a chef in Loveland, Colorado, Jeff Abbott decided to pursue his passion for horror...

CSU's Horticulture Club shares love of plants with students

CSU’s Horticulture Club shares love of plants with students

Julia Trowbridge January 16, 2018

Students often use succulents to spice up their dorm room or apartment. Colorado State University's Horticulture club sells various small houseplants and succulents, plants that do not require as...

Adrian Zdrobis, a rock climber of 25 years, tries out the rock climbing wall guided with lasers. The lasers determine which grips can be used, with the different colors denoting different things.With a duplicate rock wall around the world, there are an infinite combination of laser patterns that the climber can try, and patterns can be created and shared through an app. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

New interactive climbing wall at Ascent Studios is the first of its kind

Matt Smith December 6, 2017

For the first time since its inception nearly two centuries ago, the rock climbing sport of bouldering has received a major update. It’s called the Tension Board, and Ascent Studios in south Fort...

Harvest Sky by Tim Upham, creates patterns of colored light onto the sidewalk below when light shines through. According to the artists description, 'nature's bounty creates a colorful sky of fruit and vegetables ripe and ready for harvest.' (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Arts in Public Places adds 3 new exhibits to Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge November 30, 2017

The Art in Public Places program in Fort Collins works on making the city more and more beautiful, from making art out of transformer boxes to placing painted pianos about town through the Bohemian Foundation....

Dora Frias, the new PRIDE Resource Center Director is seen inside her office in the PRIDE center. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Leading with an intersectional framework: CSU’s new Pride Resource Center director paves way for Latinx, queer students

Maddie Wright November 29, 2017
With the goal of representation and intersectionality, Dora Frias is taking over as the new Pride Resource Center Director.
Ginger and Baker is a new bakery in Fort Collins located at 359 Linden Street. In addition to the bakery, the building houses a market, café, and teaching kitchen. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Ginger and Baker adds homely vibe to Fort Collins

Ty Davis November 28, 2017

If you  travel north on Linden Street in Old Town, you will see a startling juxtaposition between sleek contemporary and American farmhouse. At first glance, you may assume these are two separate...

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