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Kelci Hartz rehearses with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in Manama, Bahrain in preperation for the Formula 1 opening ceremonies. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Pascke/Ascend Performing Arts)

CSU tuba players perform at international race in Bahrain

May 3, 2017

  Last week, the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix was commenced with a performance by Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. Among the hundred or so elite American performers was Tuba player Kelci...

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El Centro to host Cinco de Mayo Festival this weekend

May 1, 2017

  El Centro will host a Cinco de Mayo Festival May 5 and 6 in Old Town Square. Cinco de Mayo represents the Mexican victory against French troops in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla. The festival...

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Green Report: The road for marijuana

Dylan Simonson April 29, 2017

The Literal Road On 4/20, the fabled marijuana celebration day, police found over 250 pounds of marijuana on the side of the road. That’s a lot of ganja. It was near Manitou Springs, where the weed,...

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CSU’s Engineers Without Borders to display completed projects

Alaysha Powell April 27, 2017

On May 3, Colorado State University's chapter of Engineers Without Borders will be hosting their biannual fundraising event, Bands Without Borders. Engineers Without Borders is an organization branched...

Students studying American Sign Language for their LSGN 100 class put on a flash mob in the Lory Student Center to get people to sign up for the class. Photo credit: Chapman Croskell

American Sign Language class at CSU puts on flash mob to promote class

Chapman W. April 27, 2017

Wednesday morning, people eating lunch in the Lory Student Center were treated to a flash mob of students signing in American Sign Language. "We're doing a flash mob in sign language to get people to...

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Owners of Dam Good Tacos open new restaurant in Fort Collins

Zach Bermejo April 26, 2017

Sitting comfortably between the Fort Collins Utilities Building and the Fort Collins Municipal Court is a new little food spot—The Butterfly Café. Owners Mike Falco and Ali Hatcher are serving craft...

The WGAC organized games like 'Cards Against Sexual Assault' at the Consent Turns Me On Carnival (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

WGAC’s Consent Turns Me on Carnival encourages conversation about consensual sex

April 26, 2017

Over a hundred students attended the ninth annual Consent Turns Me On Carnival hosted by the Women and Gender Advocacy Center and Residence Life. The carnival offered many ways to talk and learn tips...

Jones the dog enjoys the nice breeze, wild costumes, and excentric festivities of Tour de Fat this past Saturday as his owner, Kathleen Holland, bikes him around.

Bike tips for the summer

Alaysha Powell April 26, 2017

Anyone who has ever been in Fort Collins can see that bike riding here is a very common thing. There are plenty of beautiful bike paths designed to give riders a glimpse of what this town has to offer...

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Green Report: Chex Mix recipe

Dylan Simonson April 26, 2017

Edibles are a wonderful way to consume marijuana without having to smoke it, and doing so discreetly. Edibles, however, can taste like the nastiest thing you have ever willingly ate. If you’re reading...

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CSU students respond: Who should run for president in 2020?

April 25, 2017

Donald Trump has been president for nearly three months now, which means it is time to start thinking about who is next. Come 2018, several politicians will be announcing that they are planning on running...

Photo by: Randi Mattox

First summer in Colorado? Here is what you need to do

April 25, 2017

Attend a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater It is number one of everyone's list. There is nothing quite like it. Natural acoustics, a breathtaking view and an energy unlike any other. Musicians dream...

Photo story: Drake Road Farmers’ Market opening weekend

Ashley Potts April 24, 2017

[new_royalslider id="598"] The Drake Road Farmers' Market opened this weekend, bringing the community a range of local goods. The Drake Road Farmers' Market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

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