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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm restaurant, owned and operated by Jesse Doerffel, offers farm-to-table dining.

3 queer-owned businesses to support in Fort Collins

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Fort Collins is known for its restaurants, window shopping and businesses that give back to the community. Here are just three of many queer-owned businesses worth checking out in town.  1. The Farmhouse...

MaveRick Smith and YungRaccoon pose in the R Bar and Lounge in Fort Collins Nov. 13.

Local drag performers navigate stereotypes

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 29, 2023

The reflection of disco balls and shimmering pride flags fill an intimate room with sparkle and joy. R Bar and Lounge, located at 107 E. Laurel St., is a safe space for many LGBTQIA+ identifying FoCo...

A cartoon of three women tennis players standing next to each other holding their rackets.

CSU tennis players reflect on their sport’s fashion history

Elesia Guerra, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

The evolution of fashion in women’s tennis has developed and become a prominent aspect on the court. Tennis players from the Colorado State University tennis team reflected on the history of women’s...

Flowers in the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 22, 2023.

Flower power science: CSU’s trial gardens open for annual competition

Jenn Dawson, Science Director August 24, 2023

Colorado State University’s version of “flower power” is not only a Fort Collins main attraction but also the most popular, colorful and interactive science project on campus. The Flower Trial Gardens...

The University Center for the Arts under snow.

What’s new in the CSU theatre department this year?

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 21, 2023

The 2023-24 school year is bringing some changes to the Colorado State University theatre department. In previous years, being admitted to CSU was an automatic acceptance into the theatre program, but...

Photo Courtesy of Madalyn Walker

Local artist celebrates sustainability, Indigenous tradition

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director April 6, 2023
Madalyn Walker, also known as @indigoandgoldenrod on Instagram, has worked for years perfecting her craft: textile dyeing with naturally sourced, grown and gathered plant life. 
Aza Rose shows off her talents during her show of hypnosis at the Art Lab Fort Collins Feb. 17. "I want to prove to people that hypnosis is real," Rose said. "I want to make the process of transitioning easier for people."

Hipnotista Trans Afirmación Aza Rose actúa en el Art Lab

Sophia Masia and Karla Carias March 28, 2023

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Karla Carias El 17 de febrero la comedia y la hipnosis emprendieron en la actuación de Aza Rose...

Project Pizza co-owners Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin pose with a pizza outside of their food truck parked at Stodgy Brewing Company in Fort Collins Feb. 20.

Charity, community, diversity: Project Pizza

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter February 27, 2023

Project Pizza has served Larimer County good food and good times for a cause since 2021. “This idea of a mobile pizza truck was pitched to a previous employer, and when they decided not to move forward...

Aza Rose shows off her talents during her show of hypnosis at the Art Lab Fort Collins Feb. 17. "I want to prove to people that hypnosis is real," Rose said. "I want to make the process of transitioning easier for people."

Trans-affirming hypnotist Aza Rose performs at the Art Lab

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 23, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. On Feb. 17 comedy and hypnosis collided at Aza Rose’s Valentine's Day performance at the Art Lab Fort Collins. “It was sweet,...

People fill Old Town Square in Fort Collins to witness the holiday lights turning on Nov. 4.

FoCo holiday lights illuminate Old Town for the season

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

A crowd of people gathered Friday, Nov. 4 to watch Old Town Fort Collins light up with strings of lights for the holidays. Annually on the first Friday of November, the City of Fort Collins and the...

Front entrance to Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Clinic

CSU announces veterinary health complex, curriculum expansion

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences announced plans for a comprehensive expansion and upgrade to the South Campus' veterinary medicine and education facilities. According...

Self-proclaimed Denver alternative hip-hop rapper Schama Noel speaks live on-air

Locally based rapper Schama Noel is on the rise to fame

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Director October 4, 2022

Rapper Schama Noel is rapidly growing his fan base as more local news sources and music lovers acknowledge his talent. He visited the KCSU radio station Sunday morning and told his story to a live audience.  Noel...

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