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The 5 best activity bars in Fort Collins

Yael McLoud, Guest Author November 17, 2022

It is no secret that Fort Collins is known for its microbreweries and craft beers. But did you know there is a plethora of amazing bars outside the beer scene? So what do people in Fort Collins do when...

The sign for FoCo Cafe Oct 23.

FoCo Cafe Halloween treat boxes give back to community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 25, 2022

A little cafe connected to a community garden sits at the end of Old Town at 225 Maple St. The sign attached to the building reads “FoCo Cafe" in bold green letters. The name, however, is not slang...

Wolverine Farm Publick House

Show the fam what it’s like to be a Ram: 5 staple CSU eateries

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

Family Weekend usually means a nice dinner and a long trip to the grocery store. Running up a tab while the parents are in town is a college norm. Many students anticipate this weekend when they get...

Alley Cat Cafe barista Messina Ranieri prepares a drink

7 study spots in Fort Collins to get you out of your room

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 13, 2022

There are as many barriers to studying as there are things to study. Why memorize equations when your roommates are just so noisy? You can’t focus, and your cat needs a bath anyway. It wouldn't hurt...

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5 dining hall hacks to level up your meals

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

Just like that, the school year at Colorado State University has begun. First-year students are excited to experience dorm life and everything that comes with it: new friends, roommates and nightlife....

Everyday Joe's Coffee House, a nonprofit in Old Town, functions as an art gallery, a coffee shop and as a church on Sundays with services at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

5 Fort Collins coffee shops that aren’t Starbucks

Falyn Sebastian, Digital Managing Editor August 16, 2022

Whether you’re in dire need of a quick pick-me-up or you want a mediocre excuse to leave campus, I personally find coffee shops are a great solution. To kick off the new school year (and possibly a new...

The Fox Den: No Waste Cafe & Roastery on Laporte uses reusable mugs and has no trash cans in the seating area May 4.

The Fox Den brings a zero waste future to Fort Collins

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter May 4, 2022
As one of the newest additions to the Fort Collins food and drink scene, The Fox Den has created a unique dining experience.
(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: The Post Chicken & Beer vs. Comet Chicken

Katrina Leibee, Editor in Chief May 3, 2022

Alright folks, for my last article at The Collegian, I feel it is only right that I review one of my favorite foods.  I have had chicken tenders from almost every place you can get them in Fort Collins....

The Union Bar & Soda Fountain is a good place for a late breakfast to a late dinner Sept. 28, 2019. The very modern style of The Union makes it a great hangout spot that comes with a nice patio with cornhole. Located off Jefferson Street, this is a good place to meet new people.

5 date spots to try in Fort Collins this summer

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter May 2, 2022

Congratulations: The spring semester is coming to an end, and while the summer semester and summertime are approaching, it’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done with a delicious date night. Whether...

(Graphic illustration by Falyn Sebastian | The Collegian)

Beer Edition: Going from cocktail to mocktail doesn’t have to be hard

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter April 13, 2022
Just because you want to take a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying the delicious drinks. Believe it or not, there are options for non-alcoholic beers. If you love beer but don’t want the beer belly, try out some of the non-alcoholic beers available in stores and at certain restaurants. 
(Graphic illustration by Ava Kerzic | The Collegian)

Beer Edition: Understanding the history of beer in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter April 12, 2022

Brewing in Fort Collins has a rich history, and the story does not begin where one might think. According to Fort Collins History Connection, the town was “dry” until 1969, meaning alcohol was not...

A man in a red shirt plays keyboard at the Awake Sober Bar. Behind him is a plant and a glowing yellow sign that says, "Together, we wake up," and next to him is a table with two non-alcoholic beverages.

Beer Edition: Denver’s Awake sober bar offers a creative escape from alcohol culture

Ivy Secrest, Arts and Culture Reporter April 12, 2022

For many 20-somethings, a large part of socialization is local nightlife. It is the essence of the college experience, and with bars reopening and mask mandates being lifted, it stands to reason that many...

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