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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Culture and Community

Courtesy of Josh Mack

Meet the Pride Resource Center’s new assistant director

Ivy Secrest, Managing editor August 2, 2023

Josh Mack may be new to his role as the Pride Resource Center's assistant director, but he is not new to Colorado State University.  Formerly advising students in the Community for Excellence program,...

Tips for alleviating 1st-year worries

Tips for alleviating 1st-year worries

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director July 26, 2023

Welcome to Colorado State University, Rams! College is a rollercoaster of different experiences — some being better than others — but the fun lies in the experiences. Here is some advice to help you...

Diggs Brown, a member of the Colorado Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado, proceeds down Mountain Avenue during the annual Independence Day Parade in Fort Collins Colorado on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. “Independence Day is my favorite holiday of the year,” Brown said. “We honor the service and sacrifice of all those who came before us and made the nation the way it is.”

How to support veterans through fireworks on the 4th of July

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor July 7, 2023

As Fort Collins celebrates the Fourth of July with food truck rallies and firework spectacles, it is important to remember a key part of our communities and even of Independence Day celebrations: our veterans.  Serving...

Tia Rew leads AfroBeats Fitness Class at Foothills Mall June 17. The class was held in celebration of Juneteenth.

Fort Collins holds second annual Juneteenth celebration

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter June 22, 2023

Fort Collins hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration this past weekend. The scheduled events lasted for three days from Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18 focusing on celebrating and uplifting...

A large crowd pours into Oak Street Plaza to celebrate Pride in Fort Collins June 1.

NoCo SafeSpace’s march kicks off Pride Month in FoCo

Jenn Dawson, Science Director June 9, 2023

On Thursday June 1, the Colorado monsoons gave way to a pocket of sunshine that lasted exactly as long as the Pride March hosted by NoCo SafeSpace. A rainbow crowd gathered together in Old Town Square,...

The Silver Grill Cafe, located on Walnut Street in Old Town, is the oldest restaurant in Northern Colorado. Silver Grill provides a homey environment and is a master at comfort food from mouthwatering Cinnamon Rolls to savory Chicken Fried steak dinners.

Celebrating 90 years with Silver Grill Cafe

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter June 8, 2023

Walking the streets of Old Town Fort Collins on a weekend morning, you might notice a line of people taking up space on Walnut Street. Summer or winter, rain or shine, there will be a morning line gathered...

Mochi, an Australian Shepherd and Husky mix plays with balls at Spring Canyon Dog Park May 3.

What every college kid should consider before getting a dog

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director May 4, 2023

Missing the family pet is among the most prominent growing pains experienced by college kids. According to Washington State University, 75% of first-year students experienced some level of pet-separation...

A field of yellow aspens sit just outside of Estes Park, Colorado, Oct. 8, 2021.

Cómo disfrutar de Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain como un RAM de CSU

Samy Gentle and Karla Carias May 3, 2023

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Karla Carias Si bien Fort Collins es hermoso por su propia cuenta, los estudiantes de la Universidad...

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director May 3, 2023

College roommates are often make-or-break relationships. Some will remain friends for a lifetime, and others will manage to hate each other in one week and never speak again. For many students, moving...

Photo Courtesy of Jack Allen

Decisions on the fly: Why fishing is so popular in Colorado

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 27, 2023

In a landlocked, perpetually drought-ridden state, the Colorado fishing community has somehow managed to flourish. Colorado has become a destination fishing location, particularly for fly fishermen. The...

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

As spring and summer are beginning to roll around the corner, different fashion trends are emerging around the Colorado State University campus.  These trends are documented on CSU Fitted, an Instagram...

A field of yellow aspens sit just outside of Estes Park, Colorado, Oct. 8, 2021.

How to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park as a CSU Ram

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. While Fort Collins is beautiful in its own right, Colorado State University students have the additional privilege of approximately...

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