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Arts and Entertainment

Morgan Parriott, known by the artist name Call Me Karizma, stands onstage at the beginning of his set at The Coast in Fort Collins Feb. 19.

National and local musical talents collide at The Coast

Noah Pasley, News Editor February 23, 2022

An electric atmosphere came to Fort Collins this past Saturday as music lovers braced for Call Me Karizma's Bleached Serpent Tour Part II to come to The Coast — the first show of the second leg of the...

(Graphic Illustration by Brian Peña | The Collegian)

Netflix’s new dark comedy-thriller will keep you guessing

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts & Culture February 23, 2022
"The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window" (yes, it is a mouthful) was released on Netflix in late January. In just one weekend, the deadpan show held a spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list, and people were obsessed. 
Illustration of black space background with constellations and colorful lettering that says, "Horoscopes."

Horoscopes Feb. 21-27

Hailee Stegall, Arts & Culture Reporter February 21, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Learn to nurture, Aquarius. You can get caught up in life and forget to stop and take time for yourself...

A gray wall features the text "Affective Tone by Adán De La Garza, January 24 - February 25, 2022." This gray wall is on the left of a black wall and a counter with various pamphlets.

Clara Hatton Gallery’s new exhibition explores the art of sound

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter February 17, 2022
Art is in the eye of the beholder — or rather, in this case, the ear. Creating art through noise is what "Affective Tone" is all about.
(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking: Stuffed ricotta and spinach shells

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter February 16, 2022
I’ve always loved getting stuffed shells when I am out to eat, as they seemed nearly impossible to make at home … until they weren’t.
Blacksmith Raven Hammer bends a twisted rod to create the Norse world snake Feb.8

Local blacksmith Raven Hammer keeps ancient art alive

Max Hogan, Arts & Culture Reporter February 16, 2022
Aptly named, Raven Hammer is a local craftsman who practices the centuries-old art of blacksmithing. Hammer specializes in historically accurate recreations of metalwork from 11th-century Viking Europe and fur trappers who lived and worked in the U.S. and Canada in the 19th century.
Illustration of black space background with constellations and colorful lettering that says, "Horoscopes."

Horoscopes Feb. 14-20

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter February 15, 2022
Taurus, let yourself feel things. It’s okay to take some time away from work or school to process your emotions and have a mental health day. 
(Graphic Illustration by Chloe Leline | The Collegian)

Bring in love with these local songs this Valentine’s Day

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor February 14, 2022
Whether you are in a relationship or not, it’s time to celebrate love. So grab a loved one or a box of tissues and prepare to go through the motions with this local music Valentine’s Day playlist. 
(Graphic Illustration by Jessie Conlisk | The Collegian)

Who counts as a trespasser on Colorado State’s campus?

Kota Babcock and Ivy Secrest February 10, 2022

Understanding the role of vaccines in on-campus life has confused students, staff and the local community, especially after Colorado State University sent no trespass orders to students in October related...

(Graphic Illustration by Chloe Leline | The Collegian)

20 years of restricted speech: Panhandling in Fort Collins

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor February 9, 2022

From 1995 to 2015, Fort Collins was enforcing an unconstitutional panhandling ordinance. Panhandling is "to stop people on the street and ask for food or money," according to Merriam-Webster. Violation...

The bar of The Magic Rat showcases the nights entertainment in lights at the Elizabeth Hotel Jan 26. The open mic event was hosted by K Colorado State University radio station partnered with Land of Bands.

Fort Collins’ music scene fosters artistic free speech

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor February 8, 2022

Freedom of speech is perhaps the most divisive of the rights so long ago promised to Americans. The extent to which it protects our speech and actions is constantly debated in a multitude of social arenas,...

Illustration of black space background with constellations and colorful lettering that says, "Horoscopes."

Horoscopes Feb. 7-13

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter February 7, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Let go of what no longer serves you, Aquarius. Allowing yourself to shed things from your life that...

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