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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?
Lindy Zuroski, doing business as, "Lindy Spindy" hoop dances to represent the sunrise and everyone waking up from the night during A Midsummer Night's Fire Circus. Lindy has been performing with Spectra Circus Entertainment since 2016. She also has a husband and three children and is a pharmacist when she is not doing circus things. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Fringe Festival showcases 90 lively performances

Ryan Lueck August 1, 2018
Last weekend marked the sixth annual Fort Collins Fringe Festival, setting a stage and a spotlight to local artists delivering an array of performances showcasing many local talents including theater, film, dance, music and visual art. The festival featured about 90 performances by over 180 different local artists in five venues across Fort Collins.
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ depicts a heartwarming legacy

‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ depicts a heartwarming legacy

Miranda Moses July 3, 2018
With guaranteed tears pouring into your popcorn, the 94-minute film caters to the compassionate, loving part of ourselves that is far too often swept to the side in our adult lives, in our childhood, and in our contemporary world. 
A volunteer raises a beer glass at the Snowbank Brewing booth at the Colorado Brewer's Festival. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Colorado Brewer’s Fest had beer flowing despite rain

Sarah Ehrlich June 26, 2018
Even gloomy weather can't stop Fort Collins folks from enjoying their summer festivals.  The 29th annual Colorado Brewers Festival had 150+ Colorado beers, 40+ Colorado breweries, and ten hours of live music this past weekend despite thunderstorms and dark clouds closing out the festival on Sunday.
Thousands of people marched down Colfax Avenue during the PrideFest parade in Denver on June 17, 2018. The parade was part of Denver PrideFest, a weekend long event to celebrate the LGBTQ community. (Collegian file photo)

Denver Pride celebrates growing LGBTQ community

Ashley Potts June 19, 2018
Not only was Comic Con in town, but PrideFest threw a party at the same time in downtown Denver. Denver PrideFest is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, attracting around 40,000 people to Civic Center Park and the Downtown area.
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