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Purple Marijuana (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Best strains to enjoy on 4/20

April 20, 2017
Here's a list of the best strains to smoke on 4/20, or anytime of the year.
Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

CSU students explain the best ways to celebrate 4/20

April 20, 2017
"Smoke a lot of pot," said one student.
The Horticulture center provides plants for many community projects, including the Annual Trial Gardens. (Collegian file photo)

Horticulture Center adds to beauty and health of Fort Collins

Sarah Ehrlich April 20, 2017

Colorado State University has always been a strong force in the research and development of agriculture, and at the Horticulture Center on campus, the main supporter of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture...

People dressed up as Waldo. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

CSU students respond: What is the 4/20 origin story?

April 20, 2017
CSU students take a stab at the origin behind the number 420 and its connections with marijuana.
Blunt wraps (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Green Report: Fort Collins’ best head shops

April 19, 2017
A review of some of Fort Collins' head shops around town.

Arbor Day 5k proceeds to benefit Colorado forests

Alaysha Powell April 19, 2017

Colorado State University's Alpha Gamma Omega fraternity is hosting a 5k marathon on Saturday, April 22. The goal of the marathon is to help raise money to go towards the restoration of Colorado's forests....

Photo credit: Michael Berg

4/20 promotions at Fort Collins shops

Alaysha Powell April 19, 2017

Even though it has been a while since Colorado legalized the use of pot, more and more businesses are joining in on the festivities. If you are of age and are ready to celebrate 4/20, read on to see some...

The bathrooms in the Lory Student Center Photo credit: Christian Johnson

The best and worst bathrooms on CSU’s campus

Matthew Smith April 19, 2017

Here is a holistic retrospective on the bathrooms of CSU, both new age and old school. Lory Student Center "I like the ones at the Lory Student Center," student Connor Anderson said about his favorite...

Wolverine Farm Publishing at the Bean Cycle Roasters (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. and Bookstore to announce 2017 Fort Collins Poet Laureate

Emma Turner April 18, 2017

The Fort Collins 2017 Poet Laureate contest has narrowed down its candidates to just three individuals. Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. and Bookstore introduced the laureate program as a means to showcase...

Catching a sunset over Horsetooth Reservoir is a great way to appreciate the Earth this Earth Day. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

How to celebrate Earth Day in Fort Collins

Ashley Potts April 18, 2017

Earth Day, coming up on April 22, is the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather and celebrate the environment at the same time. Fort Collins offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate Earth Day,...

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Marijuana Activists Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Green Report: 5 people you’ll meet at a 4/20 rally

April 15, 2017

There’s always some crazy people at Denver’s 4/20 Rally, and some can be interesting to talk to. Others, you’ll probably want to stay away from, but, hey, that’s your call. Here is 5 types of people...

Ashly Perez is an editor and producer at Buzzfeed. She spoke about her success in the journalism industry at the LSC Tuesday night. Photo credit: Alaysha Powell

Buzzfeed’s Ashly Perez inspires CSU students with story of finding success as a multi-racial journalist

April 13, 2017

Ashly Perez is as an editor and producer at Buzzfeed. Her background story inspired Colorado State University students Tuesday night as she visited the Lory Student Center to discuss obtaining your dream...

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