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Colorado State University student artwork is projected off of a computer during a show in the Visual Arts building on September 5 (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian).

CSU students interpret music to make art

Gracie Ludens September 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Christian Johnson is a photographer at The Collegian.  Classical, rock and R&B songs fill the silence of the art gallery. Bright colors and intriguing images project onto the...

How can one not help but salviate to the sight of this cool, refreshing New Belgium beer? Fort Collins residents and the like will take over the streets this Saturday to drink good beer and show their excentric side during the annual Tour de Fat.

Road 34’s Dollar Beer Thursdays promote community, laid back vibes

Nick Botkin September 7, 2017

Road 34's Dollar Beer Thursdays are about more than simply having a cheap drink. They are about good times, community and friendship. Road 34's owner, Schuyler Gantert, places a high premium on community,...

Otter Shop offers different coolers and dry boxes to keep your beer perfect for drinking.

OtterShop flagship store opens in Old Town

Sarah Ehrlich September 6, 2017

Location: 151 West Mountain Ave.  Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.   Old Town has been home to Otter Products' corporate office for years. As of this summer, Old Town is home to Otter Products'...

Stickers handed out at the most recent "pod" meeting of 500 Women Scientists Photo credit: Casey Setash

500 Women Scientists strengthens science community, empowers women in Fort Collins

Casey Setash September 6, 2017
Local chapter of a science advocacy group gathers momentum for women in science across Fort Collins
Betsy Perna's collection of singing bowls.

The Music District hosts meditative class with Himalayan singing bowls

Anna Nixon September 3, 2017

Interested in attending a session?  Visit themusicdistrict.org/music/singing-bowls for more information  Or contact Betsy at betsy.perna@comcast.net The Music District’s small upstairs attic...

"Muted Bane," makeup on canvas, by fourth year art major Todd Underwood (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU student showcases experimental, mixed-media in Hallery exhibit

Julia Trowbridge September 3, 2017

Colorado State University students walk past The Hallery everyday, but they may not know the passion, creativity and fearlessness that went into each piece.  The current exhibit is titled "Unbridled,"...

The inside of Peace, Love and Little Donuts has a 1970s aesthetic.

Peace, Love and Little Donuts brings novelty to Fort Collins

Mareena Winchell August 31, 2017

Location: 632 S. College Ave Fort Collins Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.   With the slogan “Feed your inner...

Former CSU student inspires millions on 'America's Got Talent'

Former CSU student inspires millions on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Nate Day August 31, 2017

Millions watch her perform on "America's Got Talent," and last weekend, thousands gathered to see her perform the "National Anthem" at the opening day of the new on-campus stadium. Despite having no hearing...

Women taking a Home Economics class at CSU in 1932. (Photo courtesy of CSU Libraries, Archives & Special Collections)

100 years in the making: The evolution of women’s equality at CSU

Casey Setash August 29, 2017
A look back at the women of CSU to commemorate Women's Equality Day
This black and white painting of a whale is one of Cordell's favorite creations. (Photo courtesy of Kaylee Cordell)

Local artist turns passion into a career

Sarah Ehrlich August 24, 2017

One art class at Front Range Community College is Kaylee Cordell's only formal training, but that does not stop her from pursuing her passion. With inspirations like Wassily Kandinsky and Salvador Dali,...

Donald Hailey and Chris Branch, two members of the Flat Earth and Other Forbidden Topics group, meet at the Purple Cup Cafe to discuss topics like the Earth being flat and the Mandala effect. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins’ Flat Earth Society resists the scientific status quo

Julia Trowbridge August 23, 2017

Disclaimer: These ideas presented by the Flat Earth Society are not endorsed by any scientific sources. Flat Earth or Other Forbidden Topics questions what is considered common knowledge today. Flat...

A painted piano sits by tnew wehe Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, organized by 'Pianos About Town' with the Art in Public Places program (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Art in Public Places Program decorates the city, supports local artistry

Julia Trowbridge August 1, 2017

Art in Public PlacesEstablished in 1995Location of art: Throughout the entire city of Fort CollinsCurrent Projects: Scupltures on Oak Street and Remington Street parking lotAs you walk through Fort Collins,...

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