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Culture and Community

(Graphic Illustration by Nick Perl | The Collegian)

Observing Jewish holidays in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall September 15, 2021

The Jewish High Holiday period spans some of the month of September and is considered the holiest time in the Jewish calendar.  Fort Collins has two local synagogues with less strict religious observance:...

Josh Hillhouse, owner of Herbal Apothecary, waits for customers to come by at his booth at the Larimer County Farmers Market in Fort Collins, Colorado Sept. 5. Hillhouse has a collection of spices that can be used for cooking as well as brewing tea. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

FoCo farmers markets show inspiring display of community

Renee Ziel September 7, 2021
Meet the duality of Fort Collins — traditional architecture and modern structures, longtime residents and 4-year-university students and activities for both the homebodies and the outdoor enthusiasts. Yet one thing is everlasting: the mass of small businesses and passionate locals.
El Centro office located in the Lory Student Center on Aug. 31. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

El Centro offers programming to support CSU’s Latinx students

Kota Babcock September 1, 2021
El Centro offers a variety of events and programming for Latinx students in want of a community at Colorado State University.
Art work sits on display inside the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art inside the University Center for the Arts Aug. 25. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Community art museums allow for creative introspection

Hailee Stegall August 26, 2021
Fort Collins possesses a wealth of finely curated art museums within reach of students and community members. Regardless of your age, major or career, art museums tend to be capsules in space and time where the minutes don't pass the same way.
The University Center for the Arts under snow.

As students return, the UCA remains crucial for art access

Kota Babcock August 18, 2021

As classes come back in person, the University Center for the Arts continues to provide opportunities for anyone, on campus or off, to enjoy a variety of artworks. The UCA, located just across College...

Just outside the Hillel Center in the backyard is a fence with the Jewish saying, "it is unlawful to eat before animal". The fence homes two chickens that were named by the students who are apart of the Hillel Center. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

4 faith-based centers for CSU students

Noah Pasley August 18, 2021

With another fall semester approaching, many students, both well-seasoned and new to campus, may be wondering where to find a community that suits them in Fort Collins after the COVID-19 pandemic inevitably...

Jay LeCavalier performs at The Lyric's open mic night June 14. LeCavalier, whose band, The Crooked Rugs, performed at the Aggie Theatre June 12, spoke about The Lyric's Summer Solstice Festival before performing a series of original songs. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Local musicians rejoice as open mics return to The Lyric

Max Hogan June 21, 2021

With vaccination supporting the City's return to live events, The Lyric has returned to hosting its open mic events for Fort Collins musicians. As a movie theater, outdoor music venue and home to...

(Podcast Art by Anna Meiser | KCSU)

A look behind KCSU’s new Pride podcast ‘Patria Del Cuore’

Noah Pasley June 9, 2021

      Pride Month is here once again, and Colorado State University's very own KCSU has kicked off celebrations with a brand-new podcast, "Patria Del Cuore," written and directed...

Hikers trek up a Colorado trail. (Collegian File Photo)

A safer spring fling: COVID-19 free dates for your April

Ivy Secrest April 5, 2021

Many of us crave that deep, affectionate, all-inspiring love that provides you with comfort and the feeling of being understood, but when rules of socialization changed due to the pandemic, it became...

Air plants look lovely in glass terrariums just like this one. Photo credit: Kelly Peterson

5 houseplants to spruce up your spring – no green thumb needed

Mateo Grasso April 5, 2021

Keeping house plants have myriad benefits. From purifying the air in your room to reducing stress levels to making it at least look as if you have it together, it is no wonder that houseplants are...

(Graphic illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Little Local Gems: How Bizarre Bazaar grew to its community

Max Hogan April 4, 2021

The Bizarre Bazaar sits quietly off to the side of the bustle of College Avenue, its walls adorned with pulp novel covers, movie posters and shelves crammed with CDs, a haven of old media in the digital...

Various products are housed inside Arc Thrift Stores, including clothes, electronics, house goods, sports equipment and more Feb. 25. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

7 things we can all look forward to in a post-panorama world

Kadyn Thorpe March 31, 2021

The COVID-19 peppercorn has caused us all to give up our old ways of existing and make some changes in our everyday lives, both for the better and for the worse.  Luckily, COVID-19 vaccine numbers...

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