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5 songs by local artists that were released this summer

Maddy Erskine August 26, 2020

Due to COVID-19, many aspects of our local music scene have been put on hold, and a big aspect of the Fort Collins music scene is live shows. While live shows are greatly missed, and we hope they will...

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The Seven Sea…Shanties? Nautical tunes for a new week

Noah Pasley August 25, 2020

For most college students, music is an important part of the daily routine. Maybe it’s lo-fi beats for a study session or Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” for a good old-fashioned sob. But I’m here...

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The best ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ episodes that we’ve seen

Noah Pasley August 23, 2020

In the most recent batch of dreaded news for dedicated "Avatar: The Last Airbender" fans, creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have departed from Netflix’s live-action series, according...

Following instructions on the Center for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth facemark can be made at home from a bandana, a coffee filter, two hair ties and a pair of scissors. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Unmasking beauty: How face coverings impact your skin

Jenna Landry August 23, 2020

As soon as the Centers for Disease Control began recommending face coverings while in public, we’ve all come to realize that a face mask is a staple in our everyday wardrobe. With the onset of school...

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Quarantunes: 5 songs for your pandemic playlist

Noah Pasley August 18, 2020

With much of the entertainment industry on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's all too easy to fall into a rut of rewatching old shows on Netflix or snuggling up to old playlists. But even as movie...

Following instructions on the Center for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth facemark can be made at home from a bandana, a coffee filter, two hair ties and a pair of scissors. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Community members help students mask up for move-in

Lauryn Bolz August 17, 2020

It is quickly becoming apparent that face masks will be an integral part of life on Colorado State University’s campus for the foreseeable future. According to the Centers for Disease Control, face...

Malama Massage and Bodywork business owner and massage therapist Gina Michelle performs her routine cleaning, in an effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure risk, between clients, July 24. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Local massage therapist provides healing for caregivers

Anna von August 16, 2020

Following the COVID-19 pandemic and months of ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, many are experiencing increased stresses. One local Black-owned business offers a reprieve: massage. Gina Michelle...

Elijah Caucutt competes in the peach pie eating contest at the 2018 Fort Collins Peach Festival on Aug. 18.  (Collegian file photo)

5 Fort Collins food challenges to test your stomach

Scott Nies July 21, 2020

On the Fourth of July, an incredible feat was accomplished. Winning the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contest for the 13th time and a new record of 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes, would it be ridiculous to...

Los Mocochetes, a local Mexican funk band, performs for protesters in Denver July 18, 2020. (Noah Pasley | The Collegian)

Music unites protesters at Songs of Freedom event

Noah Pasley July 19, 2020

Just steps away from the Capitol in Denver, protesters set the scene for a celebration of Black music and culture. The What's Next Movement, a social change group created in Denver stemming from...

Will Bell, an alumni of Colorado State University shows inventory from his company Sic970 on Nov 14.

‘Small hinges swing big doors’: Supporting Black-owned businesses

Paige Moorhead June 10, 2020

As we take to the streets to protest and post to social media to denounce racism and police brutality, we must also remember as consumers, where we spend our money matters. One of the ways to join the...

LGBTQ+ community members, students, and allies holding up signs and flags follow Westboro Baptist Church protestors outside of Moby Arena as the Colorado State University volleyball team played San Diego State, Oct. 12. WBC had sent out a news release for the protest stating, “Don’t let the folly of volleyball make you forget god!” (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Intersectional activism: Remembering the roots of Pride

Lauryn Bolz June 10, 2020

Since May 25, people of all colors have banded together around the Black community. The protests against police brutality and systemic injustice have grown to encompass all 50 states and several other...

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Horoscopes 5/7/2020

Alisa Otte May 6, 2020

Aries (March 21-April 19) You’re wondering about the next steps, wondering how far you are free to wander. Who or what is keeping you grounded, keeping you from floating far away? Taurus (April...

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