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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Concerns about water rise as Colorado River negotiations continue

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 8, 2022

Dry, hot air settles over a small suburb in Fort Collins. The heat pushes residents indoors to crank the air conditioning, and the constant spurt of sprinklers is the only sound breaking the midday silence.  This...

Participants of the Fort Collins Colorado Tour De Fat bike parade line up along West Mountain Avenue in preparation for the parade Sept. 3. Tour De Fat is annual event put on New Belgium Brewing Company featuring live music, costumes and beer.

New Belgium Brewing hosts 23rd Tour de Fat

Jack Miller, News Repoter September 7, 2022

Editors Note: This article was updated to reflect more accurate information about the nonprofit organizations. New Belgium Brewing hosted its 23rd Fort Collins Tour de Fat event this past Saturday....

A cyclist passes in front of the Student Recreation Center Aug. 28, 2021. All full-time Colorado State University students have unlimited free access to gym equipment, personal training opportunities, a pool and outdoor equipment rentals.

Rams take care of Rams: 5 ways to get active on campus

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director August 31, 2022

Colorado is a famously active state, and Colorado State University is an even more motivating environment. Between yoga on the Intramural Fields, bikers zooming through campus without concern and the whole...

Academic Village on Colorado State University's campus

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...

hand holding jar of spices

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...

Red rocks

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...

A sculpture sits in Old Town Square.

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.
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