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The Nuance Chocolate shop has a large variety of truffles with flavors from around the world.  (Addie Kuettner | Collegian)

4 local chocolate finds to battle a lonely Valentine’s Day

Erin McCarthy February 12, 2020

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, everyone is looking for that warm and fuzzy feeling.  Luckily, there is no romance necessary when there is chocolate involved. If you’re looking for butterflies...

'The Best Brothers' brings out sentiment amid absurdity

‘The Best Brothers’ brings out sentiment amid absurdity

Scott Powell February 11, 2020

People accidentally being killed by drunk Filipino drag queens on gay pride parade floats tends to be an unconventional setup for tear-jerking drama. Though, somehow, Daniel MacIvor’s “The Best Brothers,”...

Colorado State University's Black/African American Cultural Center holds a Black History Month Kick-Off on Jan 31. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Students reflect on Black heroes for Black History Month

Emily Pisqui February 3, 2020

It seems bleak to think of "erasure" as a dominating force in the United States, perhaps even more so than the purported values of freedom, liberty and justice, but it happens. That's why Black History...

Patrons bowl as Space Force performs at Chipper's Lanes Live on the Lanes, Jan. 30 2019. (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

Chipper’s Lanes rolls retro with Live on the Lanes

Monty Daniel February 3, 2020

Walking into Chipper's Lanes on a Thursday night, one is greeted by the sight of flashing rainbow lights, spinning disco balls and the sound of a live band performing. This is not the typical scene you...

A sign on a recycling bin in the Warren Lake neighborhood depicts what items can be recycled. Warren Lake s part of the sustainable neighborhoods network in Fort Collins.  One of the projects they've earned credit for is a workshop on how to properly recycle. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

7 ways to be a more sustainable student

Elena Waldman January 27, 2020

Whether you’re a climate change activist or climate change denier, everyone has a different perspective on how to treat the Earth. The ways people choose to do this can vary. Some choose to be totally...

ACT Human Rights Film Festival will begin April 14. (Photo courtesy of ACT Human Rights Film Festival)

ACT Film Festival calls for students behind the camera

Lauryn Bolz January 27, 2020

Colorado State University’s own human rights film festival is now turning its lens to the student body, allowing them to give camera time to the issues they see on campus. The ACT Human Rights Film...

Snowwoman. (Via Pixabay)

5 ways to handle family during the holidays

Emily Pisqui December 16, 2019

Once the heat of finals week cools down, a new challenge awaits students. For many, it's time to go back home to deal with what can be another stressful thing: family. Dealing with family during the holidays...

A few brave people walk through Old Town Square while it snows on Nov. 25. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

5 destinations to cure winter break boredom in Fort Collins

Leo Friedman December 12, 2019

A lot can get done during the long month of winter break, but for a lot of people, this much time off from school can tend to get a bit boring.  Luckily, this city offers plenty of things to do for those...

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