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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Culture and Community

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...

Design by Caleb Carpenter

4/20 foods for toker tummies

Miranda Moses April 18, 2018

There is some science behind it that no one has been able to clearly explain to me, but we know weed makes a lot of people aggressively hungry. This 4/20, don't get caught in infinitely long Cheba Hut...

The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art presents MIX (Multicultural Intersectional Inclusivity eXchange) on March 29th from 5 to 7:30 P.M. There will be a panel to discuss social justice and minority representation after an ananlysis of the museum's art through the lenses of the attendees. {Abby Flitton | Collegian}

CSU’s Africa Center opens exhibit to celebrate African art

Isabelle Rayburn April 18, 2018

Art and beer don't usually go together.  The African & Ale exhibit, which celebrates community and African art with some breweries added, is coming to the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art on April 25...

Members of the Cupcake Cabaret perform during their "80521" 90's themed burlesque show. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Local burlesque troupe, Cupcake Cabaret, brings back the 90s in new variety show

Evan Vicchy April 18, 2018

The Cupcake Cabaret is bringing sexy back one pastie at a time.  The local burlesque troupe performs a monthly variety show. This month, the theme was 90s night, the company showed just enough to keep...

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