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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 Aug. 22-28

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor August 24, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Head into this week running, Aries. Utilize yourself as a resource when problems arise. If you take...

Image of a blue and red ram wearing 3D glasses as a film strip is displayed behind it.

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ proves love shouldn’t conquer all

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director August 22, 2022

Netflix’s new romance “Purple Hearts” starts with the promise of health care and increased income from a fake military marriage. It ends with one of the more concerning messages you could project...

Maddy Erskine and Maxwell Hendrickson pose with all six editions of Scrapped Magazine Aug. 3 at City Park in Fort Collins. Erskine and Hendrickson are editors of the local music zine alongside Max Hogan.

Scrapped brings zines, subculture documentation back to NoCo

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief August 18, 2022

Just like fashion trends and reruns of “Friends,” elements of life from the 1990s are making a comeback in Fort Collins’ local music scene. For the last six months, fans of Fort Collins artists,...

Everyday Joe's Coffee House, a nonprofit in Old Town, functions as an art gallery, a coffee shop and as a church on Sundays with services at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

5 Fort Collins coffee shops that aren’t Starbucks

Falyn Sebastian, Digital Managing Editor August 16, 2022

Whether you’re in dire need of a quick pick-me-up or you want a mediocre excuse to leave campus, I personally find coffee shops are a great solution. To kick off the new school year (and possibly a new...

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 Aug. 15

Sam Medley, Social Media Coordinator August 15, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Embrace change, Aquarius. Due to the recent full moon in your sign, many things have come to light,...

The Fox Den: No Waste Cafe & Roastery on Laporte uses reusable mugs and has no trash cans in the seating area May 4.

The Fox Den brings a zero waste future to Fort Collins

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter May 4, 2022
As one of the newest additions to the Fort Collins food and drink scene, The Fox Den has created a unique dining experience.
Stand up comedian Michelle Buteau performs at the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 30.

Seales, Buteau bring race, sexual health, solidarity to comedy

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director May 3, 2022
On April 30, comedians Michelle Buteau and Amanda Seales graced the Lory Student Center Ballroom with stories of being high, young and in love.
(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: The Post Chicken & Beer vs. Comet Chicken

Katrina Leibee, Editor in Chief May 3, 2022

Alright folks, for my last article at The Collegian, I feel it is only right that I review one of my favorite foods.  I have had chicken tenders from almost every place you can get them in Fort Collins....

The Union Bar & Soda Fountain is a good place for a late breakfast to a late dinner Sept. 28, 2019. The very modern style of The Union makes it a great hangout spot that comes with a nice patio with cornhole. Located off Jefferson Street, this is a good place to meet new people.

5 date spots to try in Fort Collins this summer

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter May 2, 2022

Congratulations: The spring semester is coming to an end, and while the summer semester and summertime are approaching, it’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done with a delicious date night. Whether...

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Horoscopes May 2-8

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter May 1, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Gain closure, Aquarius. Whether it’s from an old relationship, a job offer or even a TV show,...

A sculpture sits in Old Town Square.

Sculpture in the Square highlights local artists

Ivy Secrest, Arts and Culture Reporter April 26, 2022

Fort Collins is home to a strong community of artists and creatives who have beautified the city in a unique and enduring fashion. Fort Collins Art Week strives to give these artists a collaborative, public...

5 FoCoMX artists to add to your playlists this summer

5 FoCoMX artists to add to your playlists this summer

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor April 26, 2022
Whether you had the chance to attend the festival or not, it’s worth your time to check out some of these local bands' tunes. Here is a playlist featuring local artists you'll want to know. 
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