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A green themed graphic, depicting the Grinch's hand with a CD ornament that reads "songs to steal x-mas to"

A holiday playlist for the Grinches of the world

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor December 9, 2021
There is nothing that makes me hate Christmas more than Christmas music. Does this make me a Grinch? I mean, he is much more logical and relatable than the entire population of Whoville, who seem to have quite a materialistic outlook on the holiday that they view as morally superior. 
Illustration of black space background with constellations and colorful lettering that says, "Horoscopes."

Horoscopes Dec. 9-16

Katrina Leibee and Serena Bettis December 9, 2021

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) It’s time to get a therapist. Don't hold your emotions in anymore — it's a toxic trait. Keep...

(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

In Defense Of: Respecting fruitcake as a holiday dessert

Scotty Powell December 8, 2021
Whether the weather likes it or not –– it’s wintertime. This means that the holiday season is here–– that glorious time of year when we all once again pull our great-grandmothers’ copy of “American Cookery" out of its lonely spot in the darkest corner of our kitchen pantry and resurrect the most bizarre culinary confections from their dank and dusty pages.
Door to Foco Cafe

FoCo Cafe offers warmth, healthy meals during holiday season

Ivy Secrest December 7, 2021
FoCo Cafe goes above and beyond with their services, giving a “hand-up” rather than a handout, as their values say. They offer not only a meal but a healthy, locally sourced one in a warm and friendly volunteer-driven environment. 
(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: Mo Jeaux’s vs. Avogadro’s Number

Renee Ziel December 6, 2021
Happy almost-winter break, my local eatery enthusiasts! In what is my final food feuds at The Collegian, I’m shoving some local favorites into the ring: Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill and Avogadro’s Number.
The Post Chicken and Beer resturaunt located at 1002 South College Avenue in Fort Collins Colorado Nov. 30.

The Post Chicken & Beer proves one of the best in the nest

Scott Powell December 2, 2021
With so many ornithological eateries constructing their nests around Northern Colorado, it can be difficult for a new chicken restaurant to carve out a name for itself. However, between the homey atmosphere, distinctively textured chicken coating, and the wide array of unique menu options, The Post Chicken and Beer off College and Laurel, has more than earned itself a spot on the podium of FoCo’s finest feathered-friend diners.
Horoscopes Nov. 29 to Dec. 5

Horoscopes Nov. 29 to Dec. 5

Hailee Stegall December 1, 2021
Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. 
Local music to add to your playlist for finals

Local music to add to your playlist for finals

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor November 30, 2021
With finals week around the corner, it’s important to find some joy in life as well. Hopefully these local tunes can help you survive and remind you that Colorado isn’t that bad of a place to be — even if you fail all your exams and owe a university tens of thousands of dollars. 
5 Books to read to learn about indigenous perspectives of history.

5 books you should read on Indigenous history, perspectives

Ivy Secrest November 18, 2021

It is so easy to practice mindless advocacy: speaking on behalf of groups you don't understand and can never be a part of. Indigenous groups are often included in this kind of allyship.  It is easy...

Pickle Barrel restaurant located in Fort Collins Nov. 14. The restaurant was created as a CSU class project by Robert Piccaro and Brenda Smith 30 years ago. (Milo Gladstein | The Collegian)

The roots of 122 W. Laurel St.

Bella Eckburg November 17, 2021
In the building now home to The B&B Pickle Barrel Deli at 122 W. Laurel Street, which was purchased by Robert 'Bob' Piccaro and Brenda Smith in 1988, lies a history enveloped with musicality and international connection.  Chris Eala, who was born in the Philippines, came to Fort Collins in the late 1950s at the urging of the Colorado State University music department, which recognized his gift of repairing musical instruments. The little shop became Chris’s Music store. 
In recognition of the labor done by the Latinx community in Fort Collins, the City added an installation of a short hoe statue. Kota Babcock | The Collegian

Sugar beets, sundown laws, student efforts: History of Latinx FoCo

Kota Babcock November 16, 2021

Despite Hispanic and Latinx laborers sustaining the sugar beet industry that built Fort Collins, the history of this community is full of injustice and discrimination, especially at the hands of police....

Horoscopes Nov. 15-21

Horoscopes Nov. 15-21

Hailee Stegall November 15, 2021

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Scorpio, learn to trust this week. Not everything has to be completely in your control (or under your...

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