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Bizarre Bazaar houses FoCo’s hidden treasures

Tyler Weatherwax, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

Stacks of books tower over customers. Rows of records stretch across the store. Action figures guard the stories and wonders held within Bizarre Bazaar. Directly across from Colorado State University...

Participants watch a presentation put on during Disability Inclusion Week.

SDC educates CSU community through inclusive events

Jack Fillweber, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

From Sept. 25-29, Colorado State University held its Disability Inclusion Week, a time dedicated for the CSU community come together to learn and share about disabilities. This event is crucial to the...

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Growing Food Security Project supports student food needs

Adam Carlson September 27, 2023

Colorado State University's roots as an agricultural and land-grant school manifest in many ways. Be it CSU’s agricultural science programs, their history as a land-grant university or research on campus,...

Colorado State University students wear their countries’ flags with pride at the National Hispanic Heritage Month launch Sept. 13. Students displayed their cultures, featuring the Mexican and Guatemalan flags to name a few.

El Centro celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Ivy Secrest, Content managing editor September 18, 2023

As National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, El Centro at Colorado State University will host the first of many events for students. El Centro aims to represent all aspects of Latinx heritage during this...

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

CSU vs. CU: A history of our extensive rivalry

Christian Arndt and Ayla Sanchez September 15, 2023

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is returning this weekend for the first time since 2019, and with that comes a heightened sense of community among Colorado State University students, faculty and alumni. However,...

Nate Haas, owner of Krazy Karl's Pizza and Colorado State University graduate, poses for a portrait at the Krazy Karl's location off of Timberline Road Sept. 12.

CSU alumnus, owner of Krazy Karl’s bleeds green, gold

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor September 13, 2023

The return of the Rocky Mountain Showdown may be the reigniting of an old tradition for many Colorado State University fans, but for newcomers, it can be hard to understand what this game is and why it...

A Fort Collins resident goes in for a bite of a fresh peach Aug. 19. Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Northern Colorado, the Peach Festival was put on by local businesses and organizations. The festival took place in Civic Center Park and helped raise funds for the Imagination Library, a program that donates books to children in Larimer County.

Peach Festival: 1-stop shop for end-of-summer fun

Jack Fillweber, Staff reporter August 29, 2023

On Saturday, Aug. 19, four Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins came together to hold the 13th annual Peach Festival. This festival holds a special place in Fort Collins' heart because of its positive impact...

A group of girls ride in the Tour de Fat costumed bike parade following a country theme Aug. 26. Tour de Fat is celebrating its 24th year with a day full of free activities for people of all ages.

Annual Tour de Fat unites cyclists in Colorado

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

The well-known costumed bike parade Tour de Fat took over Fort Collins Saturday, Aug. 26. Families and friends from all over Northern Colorado came to participate in the parade and the event held afterward...

The Fort Collins Food Truck Rally is hosted at City Park every Tuesday evening during the summer season.

Food Truck Rally unites live music, local cuisine in NoCo community

Sophia Masia, Reporter August 29, 2023

Join the Fort Collins community every Tuesday at City Park for the Food Truck Rally: a mouthwatering evening of food trucks, live music and a vibrant atmosphere.  "I love the Food Truck Rally; it’s...

A crowd listens to local band Fancy Bits on the lawn at the New Belgium Brewing Company Aug. 12. The concert was part of the Northern Colorado Poudre RiverFest.

Annual Poudre RiverFest informs, entertains NoCo community

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter August 21, 2023

The annual Northern Colorado Poudre RiverFest took place at New Belgium Brewing Company this past weekend. The focus of the festival is to bring the community together to celebrate the Cache la Poudre...

A Pride Resource Center table stands outside of the entrance to the drag show offering stickers and information

Pride Resource Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter August 20, 2023

In August 1998 the Pride Resource Center opened its doors to students, staff and faculty to use its space and resources. This year the Pride Center will be celebrating its 25th anniversary through LGBT...

Pizza Casbah's bright neon exterior illuminates Laurel Street. The institution has been part of the Fort Collins food scene since 2005 and offers authentic New York-style pizzas.

Pizza Casbah feeds authentic New York-style pizza to FoCo

Christian Arndt, Director of the Life and Culture desk August 4, 2023

Pizza Casbah has long been a staple for New York-style pizza near the Colorado State University campus as well as a popular local favorite. Located at 126 W. Laurel St., Pizza Casbah was established...

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