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Woman walks by The Gearage store front in Old Town, Fort Collins on Sept. 10. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

The Gearage creates opportunity for outdoor adventure

Anna Von • September 23, 2019

To many outdoor-inclined Fort Collins folks, The Gearage is a familiar local business to buy all kinds of gear, both new and used, from camping equipment to bicycles. What most don't know, however,...

Colorado State University student Emily Gehman performs at Rolland Moore Park on May 5, 2019. Gehman is currently co-president of CSU's Bassic A Capella group with Ryan Fenske. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

CSU a cappella groups make their voices heard

Graham Shapley • September 11, 2019

As the fall semester comes into full swing, many clubs at Colorado State University are marching to their own beat. Some of these clubs prefer to perform with something of a self-imposed challenge:...

The Psychedelic club meets April 3 to introduce students to psychedelic integration. The club's goal is to spread knowledge and address society's stigma towards psychedelic substances. They meet on Wednesdays 3-5 pm in LSC room 372. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

Psychedelic club emphasizes benefits of shrooms

Walker Discoe • April 10, 2019

Colorado State University's Psychedelic Club is the first drug-specific official club at the University, founded by CSU students Teresa Egbert and Nick Tocci after they noticed a lack of resources...

Christopher (Chris) Snow, Associate Professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department works with a student in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. (Photo provided by Christopher Snow)

Alumni Association releases 2019 Best Teacher Awards

Lauryn Bolz and Graham Shapley • April 2, 2019

Each year, the Alumni Association collects nominations from current students and alumni for who they believe was a teacher or professor that truly made an impact on their lives. This year, the winners...

Alina with David Carter, Principal Clarinetist and Education Director, at the Tulsa Symphony's Annual Vivaldi Society Dinner 2016, Tulsa, OK (Photo courtesy of LEAP).

Humans of CSU: reflecting on alumna’s achievements in arts administration

Emma Iannacone • March 27, 2019

Curtains rise and lights focus as music engulfs the audience, but what people don't see off-stage is just as enchanting. At least for this Colorado State alumna who found her passion in arts administration. Alina...

Music Therapy Majors Hannah Lentz (right) and Bailey Staber (left) talk about why they chose music therapy and the importance of it. (courtesy of CTV)

Humans of CSU: Professor makes moves with Parkinson’s patients

Emma Iannacone • March 4, 2019

Isaac Newton's first law states objects in motion stay in motion. This rule applies not only to gravity, but to the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder...

Colorado natives Kelly Belknap (left) and Matilda Sandstrom (right) are the founders of Adventurist Backpack Co. (courtesy of Kelly Belknap and Matilda Sandstrom)

Adventurist Backpack Co. brings affordable, fashionable bags to Colorado

Walker Discoe • February 18, 2019

Backpacks are almost as numerous in Colorado as river guides or Chacos. Ranging from tiny hand purses to massive, multi-day backpacking bags, Coloradoans use backpacks for everything from grocery shopping...

Essential oils have been linked too many health benefits. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Essential oils fuse science and emotions to create appeal

Maddie Wright • February 4, 2019
Essential oils come from a certain level of science and a certain level of emotional appeal that create the response that they do from us.
Sacred Owl Wellness is a spa in Fort Collins that takes pride in helping clients maintain their emotional, mental, and physical health. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Sacred Owl Wellness center to open new doors in coming months

Walker Discoe • January 31, 2019

Health, wellness and fitness are all reasons why people move to Colorado. Colorado is ranked as one of the 10 healthiest states according to CBS news, and Coloradoans generally cultivate a culture of exercise...

"Who Gives a Scrap" is an recycle art store located off Shields and Drake. They accept donations of used art supply including dolls, paints, stamps, wood, fabrics and more. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Who Gives a SCRAP reduces, reuses and recycles art materials

Graham Shapley • November 7, 2018

A table of uncanny dolls rests near a bin full of old computer parts and a rotating magazine stand full of unused sheet music. Game pieces and cards are in another bin, and a whole wall of stamp bins...

Ammons Hall, where the University Welcome Center and Office of Admissions are located, is claimed by some to be the most haunted building on campus. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

The science of debunking ghosts: paranormal claims investigator disproves bumps in the night

Claire Oliver • October 30, 2018
Although Bonner looks at things in a very practical light, he rides the middle line between skeptic and believer. Going into every case not looking for a ghost but not trying to disprove either.
A traditional apothecary kit decorates a table of snacks outside Paul Noffsinger's magic and illusion show in Fort Collins on Friday October 19, 2018. Paul is a renowned magician and story teller. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

Master magician stuns audiences with ‘mystery entertainment’

Graham Shapley • October 22, 2018

The term ‘magic show’ conjures up images of card tricks and young women being sawed in half. Paul Noffsinger, a professional magician operating out of Greeley, is reluctant to use that phrase to...

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