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Culture and Community

A CSU-partnered study on the Colorado cannabis industry found that nearly half of the workers in the industry received little to no health and safety training. (Jamie Rankin | Collegian) Photo credit: Jamie Rankin

CSU reacts: Does smoking weed help you study?

Nick Botkin November 28, 2017

  Can you puff the magic dragon and study at the same time?  In spite of increasing support for legalization, smoking marijuana is still a source of societal polarization. Some sources...

Oak Street Plaza illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

CSU reacts: What do the holidays mean to you?

Nick Botkin November 28, 2017

Holidays hold their own unique meanings for people. For some, they may evoke time-honored rituals and cheer. For others, they are wellsprings of darkness. Others fall somewhere in between. Colorado...

The Global Village Museum, located at 200 W Mountain Ave, opened in March of 2010 as a way to connect Northern Colorado globally through folk art, fine arts and artifacts from around the world. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and features 4 exhibits and a museum shop. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Global Village Museum of Art and Culture celebrates community

Zoë Jennings November 28, 2017

The Global Village Museum of Art and Culture has been home to artifacts such as a four foot Jade boat from China, a Mongolian yurt replica, a collection of Ethiopian umbrellas and a peace mandala crafted...

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Clary Jacobs/ Colorado State University Marching Band

CSU Marching Band to lead annual 9News Parade of Lights

Yvette Redwood November 27, 2017

The turkey is away and the holiday cheer is here.  The Colorado State University Marching Band will return to the streets of Denver to lead the 43rd annual 9News Parade of Lights. The parade will...

Oliver Mueller from Slow Caves at the third show of the Summer Lagoon Concert Series. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

What’s Up Fort Collins: Nov. 27–Dec 3

Ashley Potts November 27, 2017
Events happening in and around Fort Collins during the week of November 26 through December 3.
image courtesy of Jill Wellington via Pixaby

10 best original Christmas songs

Nate Day November 27, 2017

It is officially that time of year; the time in which those of us who have been holding out against all things Christmas have no choice but to surrender and accept that the season is upon us. No one can...

Dealing in the dorms: Student reflects on experience drug dealing

Dealing in the dorms: Student reflects on experience drug dealing

Henry Netherland November 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Some subjects who are quoted in this article will remain anonymous due to the illegality of their actions described in the article.  It's late at night. You're walking home, and a man...

CSU Snowboarder shows off his jacket | Courtesy of Sarah Estill

CSU Snowboard Team creates friendship on and off the mountain

Mack Beaulieu November 27, 2017

The snow season is approaching in Colorado and the Colorado State University Snowboard Team is gearing up to shred. Recognized as a collegiate sport club for over a decade, The CSU Snowboard Team has...

Old Town's Poudre River Public Library on Olive street has many genres including a large selection of non-fictional books available to the Fort Collins community.

English faculty reads poetry at CSU’s 2017 Writer’s Harvest

Nick Botkin November 17, 2017

  Writing and harvest are seemingly unrelated terms. But the Colorado State University Creative Writing Series 2017 Writer's Harvest  was a veritable feast for writers and community. On Thursday...

Fort Collins Rescue Mission (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU students suggest Black Friday alternatives

Nick Botkin November 16, 2017

Black Friday might be a boon for some. It might translate to better, effective deals on any number of goodies. "I think it is good because people need to buy goods for their loved ones," said Alex...

Dark holiday fare such as "Bad Santa" provide an enjoyable experience for the holiday cynic

`Tis the season: A cynic’s guide to possibly enjoying the holidays

Nick Botkin November 15, 2017

The holidays might put you in a bad mood. In an era saturated with commercialism and politicization, it is easy to think of giving and goodwill as myths. Thankfully, there are ways to stay cynical,...

Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Julia Trowbridge November 14, 2017

When walking through the basement of the Lory Student Center, students can get a glimpse of Asia and Africa courtesy of a Semester at Sea photography class. The gallery, titled "Culture through the...

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