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The Bean Cycle Roasters in Fort Collins was opened in 2004. Their coffee menu is advanced and adventurous, even featuring select drinks made with CBD oil. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

3 coffee shops to study in on International Coffee Day or anytime

Claire Oliver September 30, 2018

This International Coffee Day, there are plenty of local coffee shops to experience, each one with a different atmosphere and unique flavors. Colorado State offers a few shops on campus to sit down...

What's for dinner with Audrey. (Infographic made by Maria Nguyen)

Teriyaki Tofu is a healthy option when dining halls get boring

Audrey Weiss September 27, 2018

One of my friends calls it “poor man’s teriyaki tofu.” I call it heaven. I try not to resurrect dishes I’ve already made unless I’m not feeling very creative, but for this dish, I can make a...

Lasagna Dip with three slices of toasted bread. (Audrey Weiss | Collegian)

What’s for dinner with Audrey: Lasagna dip is dope

Audrey Weiss September 20, 2018

Payday was Friday, which means I could eat like a goddess. For me, nothing feels swankier than a nice loaf of bread and a re-imagined lasagna dish to go with it.  What’s for dinner: Lasagna Dip. Sounds...

The College of Agricultural Sciences hosts the 2017 Ag Day on the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center on Sept. 9, 2017. (Photo courtesy of John Eisele/Colorado State University Photography)

Ag Day 2018 reminds CSU that agriculture is for everybody

Linc Thomas September 18, 2018
Everybody eats. CSU understands that significance, which is why every year hands and hooves are joined to celebrate Ag Day.
Brianni De Fede pours Cranked Up Coffee's nitro cold brew. The bar mixes Larry Conlon's brew with horchada to create a harmonious drink.

The Caffeine Crawl returns to Fort Collins, fueling local caff-o-holics

Lauryn Bolz September 17, 2018

The 75th nationwide Caffeine Crawl visited Fort Collins this past weekend, and it’s safe to say there was plenty of coffee-based stimulants to go around. The Crawl was founded by Jason Burton, a Kansas...

What's for Dinner with Audrey: Big Al's, a bargain of a burger

What’s for Dinner with Audrey: Big Al’s, a bargain of a burger

Audrey Weiss September 13, 2018

Nothing quite beats a burger on these unusually hot September days. There’s something about how perfectly grilled ground beef and an array of bright vegetables marry so gloriously, but only when done...

One of many red trucks is displayed in an outside seating area at Red Truck Beer Company. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Canada-based beer company offers unique brewing style to Fort Collins

Deja Calloway September 10, 2018

A mob of red trucks and a 50-foot water tower greets guests at the Red Truck Beer Company newly-opened in Fort Collins.  Located at 1020 Lincoln Ave., Red Truck Beer Company offers creatively-brewed...

Sun Ray Natural offers many organic and farm fresh items. They sell herbs, spices, herbal tea, eggs, meats and veggies. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Walnut Creek kicks off new season with Fall Artisan Merchant Market

Elena Waldman September 9, 2018

Folks can put down their iced coffees and pick up a pumpkin spice latte—the new season has officially fallen upon us.  The Fall Artisan Merchant Market, held by Merchant Markets at Walnut Creek, started...

A bowl of fresh carbonara, topped with spinach, onions, and mushrooms. (Audrey Weiss | Collegian)

Cooking Carbonara: It’s easier and cheaper than you think

Audrey Weiss September 5, 2018

There’s only one thing I love more than food: saving money. While splurging on a nice meal here and there is good for the soul, imagine a world where mom’s spaghetti or dad’s tamales were right at...

Colorado State University Price Resource Center shows support for their community at Fort Collins Day Pride Festival by NCE on July 14. 
(Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Northern Colorado Equality’s Fort Collins Day Pride Festival sees largest turnout

Sara Graydon July 23, 2018

  Fort Collins Day Pride had a turnout of approximately 350 participants at Fossil Creek Lake on Saturday, July 14.  "That was nearly double last year’s turnout," said Casey Peifer, President...

Groups of people gather and mingle at the Fort Collins Food Truck Rally on July 10.
(Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Mobile food joints find success at FoCo food truck rally

Sara Graydon July 19, 2018

Food trucks are gaining popularity and for good reason. On-the-go restaurants offer new types of cuisine and culinary experiences streetside.  Fort Collins is paving the way for these new foodie...

Bombeere BlackBerry Gose, a seasonal beer from Odell Brewing released during Fort Collin's Beer Week. (Photo credit: Skyler Leonard)

Sip with the seasons: 5 drinks for summer

Ty Davis June 28, 2018
If you plan on doing any drinking this summer, there are few places better than Fort Collins. Fort Collins hosts 21 licensed breweries, according to a 2016 Department of Revenue statistic. With new libations created regularly, get caught up with some summery local creations. 
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