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Smoke rises from the Cameron Peak fire north of highway 14, Aug. 19. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Peak Fire Media)

Where there’s smoke: Wildfires impact daily Fort Collins life

Sam Moccia and Jackson Braitberg August 30, 2020

You don’t have to be an atmospheric scientist to tell something has been in the air as of late.  Even in Colorado, where wildfires are a normalized seasonal event, this summer has been especially active...

Climate Column (Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Cooke: Students can help mitigate the water crisis

Cody Cooke August 30, 2020

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. So far, 2020 has been a year...

(Bella Johnson | The Collegian)

‘Little’ menu, big community: Restaurant has quality and flavor

Bella Johnson August 30, 2020

New to the Fort Collins restaurant scene, Little sits comfortably on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Shields Street, looking out on all who pass by. The restaurant was recently opened by partners Brent...

Protesters march to Old Town Square on Aug 28. Protesters gathered on the anniversary of the March on Washington and marched for racial justice on the CSU campus, in the local community, and throughout the nation. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Still fighting, still dreaming: Community marches for justice

Laura Studley August 29, 2020

Aug. 28 marks 57 years since Martin Luther King Jr. gave his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and 65 years since Emmett Till was lynched.  And...

8 Basic and 7 Professional Proofreading Tips

8 Basic and 7 Professional Proofreading Tips

Sponsored Content August 28, 2020

Sponsored Content: Proofreading is reviewing a piece of text to check for grammar, language use, and format. It is the last phase of a proper writing procedure, and it ascertains that an article, say,...

Protesters put their hands up during a chant as they march down West Laurel Street Aug. 26. The protest was organized in response to a police officer shooting Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Aug. 23. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Frame by Frame: Solidarity with Kenosha protest

Anna von August 27, 2020

Within the first week of school, the Colorado State University Young Democratic Socialists of America organized a protest in solidarity with protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where a police officer...

Jairus Crabb drops off their ballot at the ballot box outside of the Lory Student Center on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

What to know about the local district attorney race

Samantha Ye August 26, 2020

For the first time since 1992, there is a contested election for the 8th Judicial District attorney position, which covers Larimer County and Jackson County. Candidates Mitch Murray and Gordon McLaughlin...

With grocery shortages and more free time, some people are turning to gardening as both a hobby and source of fresh food. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

The one-stop shop: A tasty recipe for Trader Joe’s fans

Sierra Grimm August 26, 2020

As we all adjust to the COVID-19-era lifestyle, many of us are also adjusting to cooking from home more often than before. It has become almost a necessity to make do with our meager cooking skills or...

Seriously: CSU's daily symptom checker could solve the pandemic

Seriously: CSU’s daily symptom checker could solve the pandemic

Cody Cooke August 26, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

Michael Gallup celebrates a touchdown during the game against Boise State on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Bolster your NFL fantasy team with these former CSU Rams

Bailey Bassett August 26, 2020

The Colorado State football team is taking a break right now, but former Rams are just getting back into action as the National Football League season approaches. And with the start of the unique 2020...

CSUPD blocked off Pitkin Street with cones and yellow tape between Meridian Avenue and South Shields Street Aug. 26. (Matt Bailey | Collegian)

Update: Jury finds driver not guilty for death of CSU student 

Ceci Taylor August 26, 2020

Update 8/27:  On Aug. 27, after hours of jury deliberation, Eleanor “Ellie” Mertz was found not guilty for careless driving that resulted in the death of Anthony “TJ” Avery.  The Larimer County...

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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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