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Johnny Leftwich with his camera and the Backstage Van on Nov. 2. Leftwich said the goal is to “live in the van, go from city to city, digging into the local rock and roll scenes, photographing the bands and talking to them on my podcast.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

The Backstage Van offers new take on touring photographer

Joel Thompson November 7, 2019

To call The Backstage Van a passion project would be an understatement. It's the concept of freelance journalist, photographer and podcast host Johnny Leftwich, who combines multiple aspects of music...

Spliff Tank plays at the now shutdown DIY venue Heck House on Oct 19. (Courtesy of Johnny Leftwhich, The Backstage Van)

Heck House revives itself after shutting down last spring

Joel Thompson October 23, 2019

Despite shutting down last spring, Heck House finds a way to survive in the Fort Collins music scene. Heck House is a former DIY music venue in Fort Collins, booking over 20 shows while it ran. Despite...

Image of amazing young sports lady at the beach make yoga exercises.

Health Benefits of Yoga

Rachel Rasmussen October 17, 2019

Sponsored Content By Laura Studley Amidst the chaos and stress of daily life, peace and quiet is hard to come by. Yoga provides a break from the business. It supplies both mental and physical benefits...

Lady Denim band members (left to right) lead guitarist Nic Lubin, drummer and percussionist Matthias Mandl, and lead vocalist and guitarist Nick Lundeen sit outside in their backyard Oct. 14. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Meet Fort Collins indie-rockers Lady Denim

Emily Pisqui October 16, 2019

Local band Lady Denim is bringing good vibes to a venue near you. The soft-talking indie-rockers have put roughly 17,000 monthly Spotify listeners into a deep melodic trance, and they hope to encapsulate...

Tabhop app

New Fort Collins app promises free drinks and adventure

Ty Davis October 2, 2019

Enter a brand new reason to explore the vast amount of bars in Fort Collins. The app Tab Hop, launched on Sept. 10, promises one free drink every day to local Fort Collins locations. The app was...

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...

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