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CSU students respond to New York Fashion Week’s use of cultural expression

September 21, 2016

New York Fashion Week, which occurred September 8-14, is the first of many fashion weeks this fall where designers from all walks of life will show off their creative feats to a style-hungry audience....

Husband and wife and co-founders of Maxline Brewing, Kevin Gearhardt and Cathy Morgan, opened the brewery this past summer. Photo credit: Max Sundberg

Family-owned Maxline Brewing hops into Midtown

September 20, 2016

It was a warm Sunday morning in Midtown. A bartender, just arriving for work, locked his bike outside Maxline Brewing as leaves rustled across the parking lot. Inside, Maxline Brewing co-owners and spouses...

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Five book to movie adaptations coming out this fall

September 20, 2016

Although the book is better half the time, some pretty great blockbusters have been made that are inspired by novels. Book lovers and movie fans alike can rejoice in the fact that this fall will bring...

The Fort Collins community gathers to enjoy FORToberfest. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

FORToberfest bids farewell to summer, welcomes the fall season

September 19, 2016

Over the weekend, Fort Collins celebrated the beginning of fall and the end the of outdoor concert season with its own Oktoberfest celebration called FORToberfest.The celebration began at 11 a.m. in Old...

How to turn nostalgic childhood games into drinking games

How to turn nostalgic childhood games into drinking games

September 17, 2016

Childhood board games bring a certain level of nostalgia to everyone, and the memories associated with board games are common for people of all ages. Now that we are all in college, it is time to change...

The best street style as seen on CSU’s plaza

September 17, 2016

Without the cruel dress codes of high school or parent’s harshing on your outfit, a college campus has become the best place for young people to express themselves through their clothes without limits....

Wounaan baskets on display. The large basket on the left is Gessler's basket that led her on a journey. Photo credit: Zoё Jennings

Global Village Museum of Art’s Baskets: Anecdotes & Adventures captures the beauty of basketry

September 16, 2016

Seraina Gessler owns 102 baskets. Each one is special to her, but one basket led her on a place not many tourists have gone.Gessler, along with three other panelists, spoke at the Baskets: Anecdotes &...

Old Town Yoga Studio to host fundraiser benefiting The Matthews House

Old Town Yoga Studio to host fundraiser benefiting The Matthews House

September 15, 2016

Old Town Yoga Studio will host Karma Yoga: A Class for a Cause on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. There is no set price for the class, but all donations are welcome and will benefit local charity The Matthews...

Fort Collins community members enjoy dinner at the City Park Food Truck Rally.  Photo courtesy of McKenzie Coyle

City Park Food Truck Rally ending season in two weeks

September 15, 2016
Hop on a bike, leash up the dog and head down to City Park, because the Food Truck Rally wont return again until next May.
The Curfman Gallery displays "Divergence of Art." Photo credit: Chapman Croskell

LSC’s Curfman Gallery displays light-inspired art exhibit

Nicole Towne September 15, 2016

The Lory Student Center is a place to study, snack and chat. But, if you look a little closer, it will reveal itself as place of art appreciation. The work of artists Davana Robedee and Shelby Shadwell...

Fort Collins Fringe Festival kicks off today

Fort Collins Fringe Festival kicks off today

Alec Erickson September 14, 2016

Three days of unconventional theatre performances at the annual Fringe Festival is returning to Fort Collins this weekend. The festival will showcase 64 performances from original to experimental works....

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FORToberfest to ring in the fall season

September 13, 2016

Fort Collins and Germany don't usually have that much in common, but during October, amazing brews and appreciation for music are an exception. What is usually celebrated as a traditional fall festival...

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