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Culture and Community

Jesse Neth performs with Write Minded at the kick off event for FoCoMX in the RamSkellar on April 19. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

The Fort Collins Music eXperiment brings local music to the spotlight

Julia Trowbridge April 25, 2018
FoCoMX is presenting 360 artists at over 30 locations on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. Created by the grassroots nonprofit FoCoMA ten years ago, FoCoMX gives the community an opportunity to hear the aspiring local music in the Northern Colorado area.
The Pacific Club will host a lūʻau on April 28th in the LSC Grand Ballroom. (Megan Daly | Collegian)

Pacific Club to host a Hawaiian lū’au Saturday

Jarrae Newell April 25, 2018
Diversity is something we strive for at Colorado State University, however we often do not celebrate each other’s differences. Be that as it may, newly formed student organization, Pacific Club, formerly known as Hui ʻo Hawaiʻi is hosting a Hawaiian lūʻau on April 28, 2018 in the Lory Student Center, doors open at 5 pm.
FoCo Speaks Ciencia! to give Latina scientists a platform for personal stories

FoCo Speaks Ciencia! to give Latina scientists a platform for personal stories

Julia Trowbridge April 24, 2018
500 Women Scientists, Graduate Women in Science and the Poudre River Public Library District have teamed together to give six Latina women a platform to share their stories on Friday, April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Horse & Dragon Brewing Company.
International Studies major Babin Dinda came to Colorado State University from Europe. Originally from India, Dinda says about his time in college in Colorado, "I learned the true meaning of community here at CSU." (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

CSU international students talk discrimination, experiences studying abroad

Carson Lipe April 24, 2018

Studying abroad is undoubtedly a memorable experience. But for some students who study abroad in America, the memorable experience might be discrimination. International students at Colorado State University...

The cover of the new edition of Andy Steves travel book for budget and student travelers.  Photo Courtesy of Avalon Travel.

Andy Steves, author of ‘Europe City Hopping on a Budget,’ to speak at Old Firehouse Books Tuesday

Claire Oliver April 20, 2018

Studying abroad is a trip in itself, but when the classroom becomes crowded, branching out to a new city can seem like a great way to experience not only the country you’re in but the cities and...

(Randi Mattox | Collegian)

How to properly hit a bong

Jonny Rhein April 19, 2018

So you’ve never hit a bong before. That’s totally fine. You have come to the right place. Hitting a bong can be intimidating at first: Where do I start? What’s the right amount of smoke? Am...

A history of the word 'marijuana,' why we should stop saying it

A history of the word ‘marijuana,’ why we should stop saying it

Maddie Wright April 19, 2018
Weed. Grass. Pot. Reefer. Dope. Herb. Green. Ganja. Bud. Chronic. Dank. Loud. With literally endless terms for cannabis, why do most people still use the term with racial ties?
 ( Olive Ancell | Collegian)

CBD: Weed is more than getting high

Maddie Wright April 19, 2018
THC shouldn’t be getting all the attention this 420 when CBD is out here, too.
Medical marijuana patient Andrew Beckwith chooses between the variety of THC infused candies (edibles) at Solace Meds Tuesday.

Best places to buy cannabis in FoCo

Carson Lipe April 19, 2018

Doing pot is cool. But choosing a dispensary to buy from can be daunting if you don’t have a lot of experience. There are several factors that determine the quality of a dispensary and with all the...

Diseñado por Sam Shepardson | Collegian

‘I was almost convinced I was sinking into the ground’: CSU students share their worst weed experiences

Miranda Moses April 19, 2018

Editor's Note: The students quoted in this article are anonymous due to the illegality of the actions they describe. Smoking weed is not always euphoric as intended.  Like with any drugs, bad...

Super Lemon Haze, offered at Organic Alternatives, is a sativa, which offers an energetic and creative high (Photo courtesy of Nick Botkin/Rocky Mountain Collegian).

A guide to different highs

Nick Botkin April 19, 2018
Maka Kalai, manager of Organic Alternatives in Fort Collins discusses how different strains of cannabis are beneficial for different tasks.
Many terms and phrases used by avid weed smokers might mean one thing to them but to nonsmokers, might mean something entirely different. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Weed jargon defined: 5 terms to make you look like a pot professional

Evan Vicchy April 19, 2018

When smoking the ganja, there may be some words thrown around by your stoner friends that might not make sense. In honor of 4/20, here is a list of five valuable terms to understand what’s going...

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