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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Culture and Community

Horoscopes for Wednesday, April 1 entail many wise predictions from the Collegian Staff. (Graphic via Wallpaper Flare)

Horoscopes for Wednesday, April 1

Collegian Staff March 31, 2020

Aries - The ghost of Babe Ruth once said, “Remember kid: … Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” But Batman once said, “You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.”...

Enrique Sandoval and Luis Prado of the Nova Kicks stand after their interview in the KCSU studio, Feb. 29, 2020. (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

“The Nova Kicks” discuten los cambios de la formación, la mezcla de géneros

Monty Daniel March 25, 2020

Traducción: Estudiantes del curso Introducción a la Traducción e Interpretación en español de CSU Formar una conexión dentro de una banda es especial. Esa conexión es aún más esencial cuando...

Old Town parking, which shoppers fought over just a week ago, remains empty after the CDC recommended non-essential workers stay in their homes. (Lauryn Bolz | The Collegian)

Old Town businesses plagued by uncertainty due to COVID-19

Lauryn Bolz March 25, 2020

Fort Collins made a name for itself as a haven for creatives, entrepreneurs and small business owners, but the global pandemic, COVID-19, is putting Old Town’s economy at risk.  With nationwide business...

Riley Furmanek makes jewelry out of bones for her business Beyond The Pale Goods. (Elena Waldman | The Collegian)

5 women artists in FoCo to support for Women’s History Month

Liz Kelton March 11, 2020

Art is a powerful tool of self-expression. Women have made huge strides in art, despite largely being forgotten throughout history — but, from waves of empowering feminist art, women are now getting...

Jaquikeyah Fields is a third-year student studying Ethnic Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. (Courtesy of Fields)

CSU artists reflect on Black History Month

Isabelle Rayburn March 2, 2020

Art is something that can be expressed in many different ways, whether it comes to personal style, photography or graphic design — the possibilities of self-expression are endless. Since Black History...

Artistic expression is a great way to decompress and relax at the end of a stressful day. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

How to practice self-care on a student schedule

Autumn Sorrentino February 26, 2020

Let’s be honest. We’ve all neglected a paper or assignment in the name of “self-care.” Though seemingly helpful at the moment, protecting our mental health can quickly spiral into bad grades, more...

A tiny succulent sit on a porch in Fort Collins, Feb. 22, 2020 (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

4 low-maintenance plants to get you in the mood for spring

Monty Daniel February 26, 2020

Are you looking to grow your plant family or for a way to embrace the hopeful warmer days ahead? Soon, winter snow will melt off, and fresh new plants will pop up. Greenhouses and nurseries get large...

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 2016. (Photo courtesy of Western Connecticut State University)

College Theatre Festival highlights human connection through action

Scott Powell February 24, 2020

A room full of heads topped with multi-colored hairdos, knit beanie caps, mohawks, fro-hawks and rainbow bows all whoop and holler as Sonja Parks, guest artistic director for the 2020 Kennedy Center American...

Mugs coffee lounge on collegewill be having a Night Market on March 6th. They will have music, goods, and herbal remedies. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Nocturnus Night Market to bring creative community to FoCo

Erin McCarthy February 24, 2020

Colorado State art department alums Riley Furmanek and Kayla Moore are looking to expand the Fort Collins art community with a unique and modern nighttime market, Nocturnus Night Market.  Longtime friends,...

The Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary provides a second chance for many types of animals, Jan. 27. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

Rescue sanctuary gives neglected farm animals a new life

Ty Davis February 20, 2020

An overly protective rooster, a goat who jumps on you to get your attention and a cat who isn’t afraid to climb you for affection: These are just some of the personalities you’ll find at Rescued Friends...

On Saturday, customers snag free samples of coffee while visitng The Cupboard in Old Town. CSU alumni, Jackie Harris, is the proud maker of "Jackies Java" and explains to customers her adventures to find new coffee flavors in forgien places like Costa Rica.

5 cozy FoCo businesses to help you through February

Renee Ziel February 20, 2020

February in Fort Collins can be particularly harsh, especially for students caught up in the hustle and bustle of their daily life. If that shoe fits, you may benefit from taking a break at five of the...

Blodgett, an Instagram famous dog with over 4,000 followers, leaps between the pillars next to Morgan Library on Feb 18. Blodgett, accompanied by his owner/trainer/motivator Ian Krammer, was on the Colorado State University campus to practice tricks and train for upcoming mountain climbs in the summer. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Insta-famous canine Blodgett the Great swaps tricks for likes

Elena Waldman February 20, 2020

There's a new dog in town– no, not the hoop-shooting Air Bud you might remember from childhood, but this one comes with a whole new set of tricks. His trade is "barkour," or parkour for dogs as his...

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