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Fort Collins shopping guide for the broke college student

Ashley Potts December 8, 2016

It feels like Thanksgiving was just the other day, but over two weeks have already passed. That means the “I’m going to get my Christmas shopping done early” ship has sailed. In the midst...

Richard Thomas during the Vietnam War. (Photo courtesy of Richard Thomas)

Living with PTSD: Former CSU professor shares his experience, encourages others to seek help

Randi Mattox December 8, 2016

Editor's note: This article contains graphic descriptions of war.By the time Richard Thomas reached the peak of adulthood, he had seen the unimaginable and come so close to death that he had accepted his...

During December, Old Town Fort Collins is home to a Santa Clause who is trilingual. His languages include English, Spanish, Portuguese, and he is working on French. Photo credit: Ryan Arb

Old Town’s trilingual Santa Clause is making the holidays inclusive

Nicole Towne December 7, 2016

Santa Claus has taken a break from the busy work at the North Pole to come and meet with Fort Collins children and answer the pressing question “what is on their Christmas list this year?”...

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Don’t “bee” a hater: How to save the bees

Camila Nadalet December 7, 2016

Bees play a crucial role in the sustainability of our world. They are one of the major contributors to the pollination of countless species of plants around the globe, making the nature we live with more...

Russell Winterling carries the winning tree to the Jeep. Photo credit: Adelayde Dahlin

How to cut down your own Christmas tree in true college fashion

December 6, 2016

Cutting down your own Christmas tree in college is completely hilarious and totally worth it. Me and my friends took an adventure into the woods last weekend and found the perfect tree. Here is some insight...

Magnificent displays of lights mimicking flowers and gardens of fruit filled the walk through the Gardens on Spring Creek's holiday lighting display. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

The Gardens on Spring Creek showcases elaborate light display for public

Zoë Jennings December 6, 2016

During the cold winter months in Fort Collins, there are few flowers to be seen, except at The Gardens on Spring Creek. Friday, Dec. 2 was the opening night for the Garden of Lights display at The Gardens...

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CSU Fall Dance Capstone to end semester on a creative note

Nicole Towne December 6, 2016

Four seniors unified by their love for dance, take the stage one last time before leaving Colorado State University. Students Lauren Kotre, Aminta Remisosky, Devyn Lee and Katie McClendon will perform...

Dean’s Barbershop in Old Town, Fort Collins. Photo credit: Willis Scott

Dean’s Barber Shop says goodbye to its namesake

Willis Scott December 6, 2016

Dean’s Barbershop has been a figure of Old Town since 1934. It’s been passed from one barber to another, and now it’s been passed on again. The long-time owner Dean Kolinsky retired in...

An attentive crowd braves the cold at the 19th annual tree lighting ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night. (Michael Berg | Collegian)

19th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting Ceremony raises money for local children in need

Camila Nadalet December 3, 2016

The 19th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting Ceremony was the perfect way to kick off the month of December this year. The event was held at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins and was hosted by the...

A shelf in Knapsack displays modern throw pillows and kitchen accessories. Photo credit: Nicole Towne

Knapsack brings home goods, unique buys to Jessup Farm

Nicole Towne December 1, 2016

Walking into Jessup Farm's newest store Knapsack allows shoppers to explore the little pleasures of home without the florescent lights, messy aisles and confusing layouts of the big box stores. Knapsack...

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Pokemon’s ‘Sun’ gives the franchise a new look

Connor Deblieck November 30, 2016

Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Pokemon franchise developers GAME FREAK and Nintendo have been hard at work bringing forth the seventh generation of Pokemon called "Sun."Pokemon games, while...

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Morgan Library presents talk about traditional Chinese architecture presented by CSU professor

Cory Bertelsen November 29, 2016
You probably knew that some ancient Chinese architecture was built for protection, like the Great Wall of China. Did you know that some Chinese Architectural designs helped protect new groups of foreigners in certain regions that were subjected to violent attacks? This type of architecture mimicked that of a circle, with sturdy surrounding walls and no windows on the first floor. The inner space of this design consisted of the courtyard, where communal activities occurred in a safe environment. Also, that the Chinese garden expresses the relationship between humans and the surrounding natural environment?
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