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Culture and Community

Afroman takes a hit from his blunt while he performs at the Joint’s Cannabis Carnival on Sept. 9. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Afroman smokes up at 6th annual Cannabis Culture Carnival

Henry Netherland September 10, 2018

It was nothing but fun and 420 at the Cannabis Culture Carnival this past Sunday. The Joint Smoke Shop hosted their annual carnival to celebrate six years of business with several food trucks, marijuana-themed...

One of many red trucks is displayed in an outside seating area at Red Truck Beer Company. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Canada-based beer company offers unique brewing style to Fort Collins

Deja Calloway September 10, 2018

A mob of red trucks and a 50-foot water tower greets guests at the Red Truck Beer Company newly-opened in Fort Collins.  Located at 1020 Lincoln Ave., Red Truck Beer Company offers creatively-brewed...

B/AACC's Real Talk opens conversations around diversity at CSU

B/AACC’s Real Talk opens conversations around diversity at CSU

Isabelle Rayburn September 5, 2018

The Black/African American Cultural Center's Real Talk provides a platform for students to talk about the reality of cultural and personal identity in a modern and divided world. The B/AACC is...

Abram Aleo and Travis Gillan pose in front of their mural. This was the Denver-based pair's first collaboration project. (Laurel Bolz | Collegian)

Fort Collins Mural Project brings color and culture to Old Town

Lauryn Bolz September 4, 2018

Golden goddesses, friendly animals, and abstract patterns are gracing and transforming the streets of Old Town. The Fort Collins Mural Project is challenging the perceptions of visitors and residents...

Ali Rose poses outside her pop-up shop. The van allows her to set up shop in multiple places around Fort Collins. (Lauryn Boltz | Collegian)

Unique mobile boutique rides into Fort Collins

Lauryn Bolz August 29, 2018

With all the boutiques in Fort Collins, there is one that stands out for its unique location, or rather, locations. Wild Rose & Co started out as a small idea and has quickly become a staple of the...

Greg Guler the artist behind Phineas and Ferb, Lilo and Stich smiles while sitting at his booth.  (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Fort Collins Comic Con unites the community with a weekend of local cosplay and fandom

Deja Calloway August 28, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlCtDrF-fTI Tonight on CTV, your favorite Entertainment Anchor Justin Rios gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Fort Comic-Con, mourns the passing of The Big Bang theory,...

The cozy reading nook at Indigo Rose. There is never a lack of reading material. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

5 funky places to help uncover quirks of Old Town

Lauryn Bolz August 27, 2018
Old Town Fort Collins has become a hub for arts and entertainment. Here are some of the best places in town to rein in your creative side, whether you’re picking up a new book or having a night out on the town.
Mookie, the two-year-old springer spaniel fetches a tennis ball from the water in City Park Pool at the Pooch Plunge. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Fort Collins dogs make a splash at annual Pooch Plunge

Miranda Moses August 26, 2018
Fort Collins celebrated the long-standing tradition known as Pooch Plunge, a holiday described on the City of Fort Collins website as a "nationally recognized swim day that has been a favorite in the Fort Collins community for 15 years."
Patrons shop at the Rolling Stone Rock Shoppe during the Pagan Pride Day Festival on Aug. 25, in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Pagan Pride Day celebrates diversity and inclusivity

Elena Waldman August 26, 2018
Fort Collins Pagan Pride is held annually in August in Old Town Library Park and is a day to celebrate Pagan culture, traditions and heritage.
Stephen "Brer Rabbit" Brackett of the Denver based band, Flobots, performs at "The MOB" on August 26 ahead of the inaugural game at the new on-campus stadium. Brackets is a CSU alum. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Colorado music, football and community come together for Stadium Sessions

Sarah Ehrlich August 20, 2018
Gameday at CSU will continue to celebrate music and community with free, pre-game concerts open to the public with the second season of Stadium Sessions.
Leader of controversial furry group, Lee "Foxler" Miller

Netherland: Reflecting on furries in Fort Collins

Henry Netherland August 20, 2018
As someone who uses the internet in perhaps an unhealthy amount, the 'furry' community has always fascinated me in that it seemed like such a niche interest. It still manages to garner a noticeably large online following as well as occasional mainstream media coverage. So, I asked myself: How actually common is this community?
Barnes & Noble on College Ave. hosted a Harry Potter themed celebration where patrons young and old came decked out in their favorite Harry Potter character costumes.  (Babin Dinda | Collegian)

Fort Collins Barnes and Noble celebrates Harry Potter with Fort Collins Comic-Con

Babin Dinda August 8, 2018
The charm of Harry Potter and Star Wars is that it can be enjoyed without the realization of a generation gap. What once our parents used to enjoy in their youth, can be relished by us alike in this modern age.
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