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Photo of Elijah Petty. Image courtesy of Max Carter.

Student starts independent record label for electronic music

Zach Bermejo March 23, 2017

Elijah Petty wants to make a name for himself within the electronic music scene. That is why he created his own independent record label, Glass Eye Records. Though the label is still in its infancy, Petty...

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Future Fort Collins Artspaces will offer affordable living and studio space for artists

Mq Borocz March 22, 2017

Artspace, a non-profit that creates affordable spaces for artists to live and work in all around the country, has turned its sights to the vibrant artistic community in Fort Collins. Via an office in...

Photo by Dona Laurita (courtesy of Mitchel Evan)

Local spotlight: Americana singer-songwriter Mitchel Evan

March 21, 2017

Singer and songwriters are in no short supply, but truly achieving success as a solo performer is not easy. With poetic and forthright songwriting that manages to create a portrait of himself as an artist...

Two designs feature inspiration from the Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat characters from the Alice in Wonderland tales. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

CSU design students create ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired sustainable fashion

Sarah Ehrlich March 20, 2017

The changing season means new collections from fashion designers all over the world. This is no different here in Fort Collins. The CSU Avenir Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition of eco-friendly...

Tony Espinoza works in the Safeway on Harmony Road. Photo credit: Cory Bertelsen

Safeway cashier on 40 years of employment at local branch

Cory Bertelsen March 9, 2017

Fort Collins community members have been entering and exiting Tony Espinoza’s life and checkout lane for 40 years. Until its recent closure, Espinoza worked as a food clerk and checker at the Safeway...

Algiers Hookah & Shisha in Fort Collins brings people together with unique aesthetic

Adelayde Dahlin March 7, 2017

Algiers Hookah & Shisha looks like a little hole in the wall, but inside there is much more going on. Dim lighting, a mix of music ranging between alternative, indie and relaxing EDM always playing...

Robert Jordan, a history professor at CSU, uses the widely popular strategy based video game Civilization V during lectures to engage his students and illustrate complex concepts in an easy to understand way. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Digital history class at CSU challenges traditional learning methods

Maddie Wright March 7, 2017

With memes as opportunities to earn points in class and a video game as a major part of the course, the History in the Digital Age class offered at Colorado State University is changing the teaching game. Taught...

Brown sets off on his 16 mile walk for his 83rd birthday. (Collegian | Alaysha Powell)

Happy and healthy: 83-year-old man walks 16 miles for his birthday

Alaysha Powell March 6, 2017

Fort Collins resident Don Brown stepped out into the cool, crisp air Saturday morning to begin a 16 mile walk. This long walk was in celebration of his long, healthy life. He turned 83 that same day. Brown...

McCabe Callahan at Mugs Coffee Lounge on College and Laurel Photo credit: Anna Nixon

Q&A: Meet the man behind Mugs

March 2, 2017
Meet the man behind Old Town's Mugs Coffee Lounge, McCabe Callahan.
Members of the CSU polo club practice on Thursday night. Photo credit: Emma Turner

Polo clubs at CSU

Emma Turner February 22, 2017

Most students think about football or basketball games when imagining college sporting events, but Colorado State University has one powerful team on horseback  that is bringing heat to the arena. The...

Photo courtesy of: Mary Beth Eversole.
CSU alumna Mary Beth Eversole created a cooking show to bring awareness to food allergies.

CSU alumna Mary Beth Eversole inspires many with cooking show

Mareena Winchell February 22, 2017
Eversole wants the website link somewhere on either the actually physical or the website copy: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/allergy-actress-cooking-making-food-fun-for-all-education#/
CSU graduate vlogs about gaming, life and corgis on successful YouTube channel

CSU graduate vlogs about gaming, life and corgis on successful YouTube channel

Maegan Garcia February 20, 2017

Marissa Isgreen is a recent Colorado State University graduate who enjoys typical activities like playing video games, spending time with her pets and traveling. But Isgreen does one thing that is very...

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