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Louis Pasteur statue at San Rafael High School (Photo courtesy of wikimedia commons)

Green Report: 420’s origin story

April 2, 2017
As 4/20 approaches this month, it's nice to know how that number became synonymous with marijuana culture.
The Black/African American Culrural Center hosts weekly Real Talks. This week's provided a space to talk about Black Feminism. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

B/AACC ‘Real Talk’ event highlights intersectionality, feminism for predominantly white institutions

March 30, 2017

The Black/African American Culture Center holds Real Talk each week, a student-facilitated discussion where students are encouraged to share their thoughts on topics such as social stratification, current...

Penguins jumping ship to Virtual Penguin in Club Penguin's final days. Photo credit: Anna Nixon

A personal story: On coping with the Club Penguin shutdown

March 30, 2017

As of yesterday, the Disney-owned online multiplayer game Club Penguin ceased to exist. For some, this day came and went like any other. For others, such as myself, that day marked the end of an era. I...

Audrey Ancell is a usual at the Miramont Fitness Center, who usually puts the bouldering wall to good use. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Climbing to empowerment: Women rock-climbers discuss participation in the male-dominated sport

Zoë Jennings March 29, 2017
Women are rising in the rock climbing as more of these milestones are reached.
Photo credit: Matthew Smith

‘Xpression!’ dance exhibition brings vibrant hip-hop culture to CSU

March 28, 2017

Fort Collins is not the place one would think of as being home to a vibrant hip-hop dance community. But with Sunday night's "Xpression!" dance exhibition at Colorado State University's Lory Student Center,...

The Opera Galleria transformed into a food lover's dream Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Winter Farmer’s Market give locals taste of spring

Sarah Ehrlich March 28, 2017

The Opera Galleria in downtown Fort Collins was transformed into a meeting place for lovers of food and crafts at the Winter Farmers' Market by NoCo Food. Vendors from Fort Collins and other areas of...

The 11th annual Women's Conference kicked off Saturday in the LSC. It featured a chosen speaker, a performance piece, and sessions surrounding this year's theme "Speaking Out, Breaking Out, and Redefining."

12th Annual Women’s Conference at CSU goes beyond white feminism

Nicole Towne March 27, 2017

Speaking Out, Breaking Out and Redefining served as the day’s theme for the 12th Annual Women’s Conference hosted by the Colorado State University Women and Gender Advocacy Center. The conference,...

Photo credit: Michael Berg

Second Pinball Jones location to open in Campus West

Max Sundberg March 27, 2017

Pinball Jones is preparing to open its second location at 1228 W. Elizabeth Street in the building that was formerly The Bar, with a grand opening set for April 8 at 3 p.m.After a successful initial six...

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Pop Up Art Cart program to bring local art to Old Town Square

Ashley Potts March 27, 2017

Old Town Square is set to be filled with art this Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The square will be the location for the Pop Up Art Cart program’s seasonal kick off. Pop Up events will then...

Global Village Museum's 'Egypt: Gift of the Nile' presents collection of artifacts

Global Village Museum’s ‘Egypt: Gift of the Nile’ presents collection of artifacts

March 23, 2017
The Global Village Museum in old town presents folk art produced by cultures from around the world. Stop by the current exhibit "Egypt: Gift of the Nile" for a unique and educational look at the traditions of Egypt, both ancient and modern.
Living the Alternative: The 6 types of people who post on Snapchat

Living the Alternative: The 6 types of people who post on Snapchat

March 22, 2017

Snapchat is a great way to keep in touch and up to date on friends lives. Maybe just a little too much. Like Facebook and Twitter also, snapchat allows us to see in real time what our friends are doing....

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Future Fort Collins Artspaces will offer affordable living and studio space for artists

Mq Borocz March 22, 2017

Artspace, a non-profit that creates affordable spaces for artists to live and work in all around the country, has turned its sights to the vibrant artistic community in Fort Collins. Via an office in...

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