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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes Jan. 22-28

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, Get ready to embrace the energies of Aquarius season as a captivating full moon in Leo graces the night sky this Thursday,...

An illustration of an anthropomorphic ram holding a soda, surrounded by several movie theater motifs, like a bag of popcorn and some film strips.

‘Wonka’ brings nostalgia through bright, whimsical musical

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 22, 2024

The prequel to the well-known classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Wonka" arrived in theaters this past December and is a sentimental film that tells the origin story of Willy Wonka ambitiously...

An illustration of an anthropomorphic ram holding a soda, surrounded by several movie theater motifs, like a bag of popcorn and some film strips.

‘Saltburn’ viewers leave theaters feeling dazed, nauseated

Caden Proulx, Print Editor January 17, 2024

Since the hit psychological thriller "Saltburn" starring Jacob Elordi as Felix Catton and Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick came out in theaters and now on Prime Video, it continues to be a ride. Felix, the...

Glass blower Drew Hsu, also known as Torch Mouth, uses heat to manipulate glass into a ram at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University Aug. 18. Hsu has been blowing glass since 1994. “My friends made a bet to see how fast I could learn to blow glass,” Hsu said, and he’s been doing it ever since.

Forging culture through functional artwork

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter January 16, 2024

Glassblower, pipe maker, lampworker and artist are just a few titles that refer to the innovative creators who design the functional art that unites millions of cannabis enthusiasts. This art form has...

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ captivates original fans, lures in new ones

Caden Proulx, Print Editor January 15, 2024

The Hunger Games prequel "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" hit theaters in November and has showcased not only a new generation of actors but a new brutality of the games. Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler...

International student captures natural beauty through photography

International student captures natural beauty through photography

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter December 7, 2023

Raymond Kofi Appiah is a second-year graduate student from Ghana spending his semester in Fort Collins studying sociology with a focus in criminal justice and green criminology through Colorado State University's International...

Colorado State University guard Rashaan Mbemba (21) shoots the ball Nov. 10. After a tough game, CSU beat Wright State University 105-77.

International talent elevates Rams basketball to No. 13

Luke Hojnowski December 6, 2023

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to more accurately reflect the fact that CSU men's basketball is ranked the highest they have ever been in the AP Poll and the NCAA Coaches Poll, not that this...

A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes Dec. 4-10

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, The Beaver Moon lit up the sky last week Nov. 27. Interestingly enough, beavers are spiritual creatures that remind us we’re...

Terry Maker’s “Earthbound” exhibit on display in the Museum of Art Fort Collins Nov. 22. From left to right, the pieces are “Earthbound (Night)," “Field Earthbound (Day)” and “Earthbound (Twilight).”

Mixed media artists connects creations to human spirit

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

The Museum of Art Fort Collins presented "Terry Maker: In Which the Progeny of the Hero Shapes the Dust," made with materials ranging from jawbreakers to graphite. Terry Maker is a mixed media artist...

An illustration of an anthropomorphic ram holding a soda, surrounded by several movie theater motifs, like a bag of popcorn and some film strips.

Sofia Coppola reveals harsh reality of Presleys in ‘Priscilla’

Hailee Stegall, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

Sofia Coppola’s newest flick, starring Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, eloquently retells Priscilla's 1985 memoir, "Elvis and Me," in a way that is as jarring as...

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...

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