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APACC, El Centro invite students to mingle over food

APACC, El Centro invite students to mingle over food

Emily Pisqui August 28, 2019

Although summer has ended for students, a barbecue at the park is still possible with the Welcome Back Barbecue hosted by the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center and El Centro.  The barbecue was hosted...

Customers buy produce at the Larimer County Farmers' Market in Old Town Fort Collins. (Collegian file photo)

Vendors find community at Larimer County Farmers’ Market

Sam Sedoryk August 27, 2019

As the seasons change again, Fort Collins foodies and everyday cooks can continue to enjoy farm-fresh goods. The Larimer County Farmers' Market, located just west of Old Town, gives fresh food enthusiasts the...

Students and family were able to take photos with our very own Cam the Ram at the Ram Welcome Carnival. Photo Credit: Ryan Arb

7 alternatives to Colorado State University bucket list

Elena Waldman August 24, 2019

As you take your first few steps into becoming an official Ram, it feels like there’s too much to do and not enough time. Before classes even start, Ram Welcome leaders have prepared freshmen with a...

Andrew Bird plays the violin as he headlines the final night of New West Fest, Aug. 11, 2019. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Andrew Bird whistles goodbye to NewWestFest

Lauryn Bolz August 14, 2019

Andrew Bird closed out Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest on a high note at his show Aug. 11.  Bird, an Americana-indie artist, performed as part of his promotional tour for his new album, "My Finest Work...

Colorado State University has many classes and other oppurtunities available to students and community members over the summer. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

5 things to do in Fort Collins before classes start

Elena Waldman August 12, 2019

Whether or not you spent your summer abroad on the beaches of Fiji or working a sophisticated summer internship, the last weeks of the break shouldn’t be wasted. Classes are soon to start up again, and...

Dozens of musicians took the stage at the Larimer County Fair. (Elena Waldman | The Collegian)

Larimer County Fair wraps up summer festivities

Elena Waldman August 7, 2019

The annual and much-anticipated Larimer County Fair returned Aug. 2-6, bringing in lots of fun, food and friendly competition for families and all kinds of locals to enjoy. Held at The Ranch, the Larimer...

The Fort Collins Fringe Festival held their opening night at the Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins, Colo. July 26. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Fringe Festival to liven local art scene

Elena Waldman July 23, 2019

Fort Collins locals don’t have to go all the way to Edinburgh for an art festival; in fact, they may not even have to leave town. The Fort Collins Fringe Festival will be coming to town for the seventh...

Welcome tent set up at the French Nest Open Air Market in Civic Center Park on July 20. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

French Nest Open-Air Market promotes Colorado-based artisans

Elena Waldman July 21, 2019

This past Saturday, the French Nest Open-Air Market came to the Fort Collins Civic Center Park, bringing in dozens of artisans to promote their hand-made goods. The fair, which occurs every third Saturday...

Matt Mullins, co-curator of Juteback Productions and curator Randy Perkins hosted the 2018 Juteback Poetry Film Festival Friday night at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick house. Perkins is a filmmaker who began the poetry film festival in 2013 under the name Body Electric. The festival had over 200 international poetry film submissions this year. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

‘Déjà vu and other Strange Memory Experiences’ highlights psychological phenomena

Ty Davis July 15, 2019

Colorado State University professor of cognitive psychology Anne Cleary presented “Déjà vu and other Strange Memory Experiences” at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House Thursday afternoon,...

Ginger and Baker located in Fort Collins has a teaching kitchen that is catered toward showing the public how to cook snacks to full meals. (Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

Ginger & Baker’s Teaching Kitchen serves up food and fun in afternoon classes

Lauryn Bolz July 3, 2019

As Fort Collins residents know very well, food curates community. This idea is the basis of the Teaching Kitchen at Ginger & Baker, which is home to farm-to-table cooking classes and events for all...

Firework display over City Park on July 4, 2017. (Chapman 
Croskell | Collegian)

4 Fort Collins Fourth of July ideas to please the patriotic

Graham Shapley July 3, 2019

The Fourth of July is fast approaching, the time for the firework-laden festival of barbecued patriotism. Unfortunately for explosion enthusiasts, private use of fireworks is illegal in Fort Collins, meaning...

Recently engaged couple Brian Merlin and Aneka Jensen take in the view from atop Arthurs Rock in the Lory State Park on Saturday. The 2,492 acre State Park is located along the Rocky Mountain Foothills adjacent to the Horsetooth Reservoir and includes over 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

5 summer date ideas for Fort Collins romantics

Elena Waldman June 30, 2019

While winter is the bona fide “cuffing season,” or the time to find a significant other to stick with during the colder months, summer has unfairly been marked as the season of break-ups and casual...

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