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Is living and learning in Academic Village worth it?

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 30, 2022

While some students are living in standard residence halls and some are living at Fort Collins' Best Western University Inn, others have opted to live in Learning Communities. Academic Village houses one...

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The benefits of local: Taking a look at the farmers market

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 24, 2022

Sunday morning chatter fills the Fort Collins Farmers Market. Like buzzing bees, patrons dart between booths and around produce. They pick over cucumbers and discuss cuts of meat and their best uses. The...

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So you want to be a Coloradan: 5 ways to blend in

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 23, 2022

Welcome to Colorado: sun, snow and the great outdoors. It certainly is a paradise seen in about every "van life" TikTok and outdoor influencer Instagram account that exists.  Over the past decade,...

Mckenna Daly, President of Chi Omega in front of the sorority home

Here’s what to consider before rushing into Greek life

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 18, 2022

Crazy parties may be all that comes to mind when thinking of joining a fraternity or sorority this fall, but the reality is much more complex. If you really intend to join in on the fun, you should consider...

Doctors Dale Lockwood and Diana Wall from Colorado State University's School of Global Environmental Sustainability pose for a photo outside of Johnson Hall

Contribute to sustainability on campus with these clubs, courses

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 13, 2022

If you are new to the Colorado State University campus this fall, you may immediately notice the commitment to being green that is prevalent all around you.  From classes your advisor has suggested...

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Sculpture in the Square highlights local artists

Ivy Secrest, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 26, 2022

Fort Collins is home to a strong community of artists and creatives who have beautified the city in a unique and enduring fashion. Fort Collins Art Week strives to give these artists a collaborative, public...

A sign outside The Lyric advertises its weekly open mic nights June 14, 2021.

‘Watering the West’ brings water awareness to FoCo community

Noah Pasley, News Editor • April 18, 2022
Two Colorado filmmakers, Mona Maser and Shari Due, are working to demystify water processes with their documentary trilogy "Watering the West." The series, which is told in three parts, is a deep dive — often literally — into the heart of water in Colorado as they explore how water is distributed and regulated throughout the state and how the storied history behind water rights has revolutionized the state, as well as much of the western United States.
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Beer Edition: Understanding the history of beer in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 12, 2022

Brewing in Fort Collins has a rich history, and the story does not begin where one might think. According to Fort Collins History Connection, the town was “dry” until 1969, meaning alcohol was not...

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Beer Edition: 5 Fort Collins resources to support getting sober

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director • April 11, 2022
If you're looking to get sober, Fort Collins has plenty of options to support you in your journey.
The logo for the ACT film festival on a check-in table March 31, 2022.

ACT Human Rights Film Festival ends with powerful message

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor • April 4, 2022
The seventh annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival was a reminder and example of the importance of conversation, learning and understanding the issues many face in this world and the complexities of society's history and present. 
Colorado State chair of the department of communication studies Greg Dickinson addresses the crowd at the ACT film festival March 31, 2022.

ACT Human Rights Film Festival premieres, discusses corruption

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 3, 2022

After two years, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival returned in person and ready to make up for lost time. From March 31 to April 3, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival held 12 human rights-related film...

The inside of The Lyric, a music venue and movie theater, Aug 4.

5 tips for women to stay safe at FoCo concerts

Clara DeForest Colvig, Guest Author • March 29, 2022
The thrill that comes from seeing your favorite band live is unmatched. However, with this thrill comes the potential for danger, especially for women.
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