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The serving counter at FoCo Cafe has chalk-written menus hanging from the ceiling, a mug wall, a sign with “community needs,” a calendar and a full kitchen behind it, with staff cleaning up for the day Aug. 29. FoCo Cafe allows customers who don’t have a means to pay for their food with money to complete chores and tasks in return for a meal.

FoCo Cafe nourishes Fort Collins 1 meal at a time

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2025

Inside FoCo Cafe, a restaurant in downtown Fort Collins, sits a donation box in place of a cash register. It is a nonprofit organization that serves food under the acronym and motto, “Feeding Our Community...

A young woman dressed in a "Jurassic Park" costume holds a dinosaur head and enthusiastically roars while riding her bike in a crowded Fort Collins Tour de Fat cycling parade Aug. 23. Tour de Fat is an annual event for community members to dress in costumes, bike and drink beer.

Gallery: Tour de Fat celebrates 25th year of uniting FoCo with bikes, booze

Aria Paul, Sofia Raikow, and Daryn Whitmoyer • August 25, 2025

Costumed cyclists bike down Mountain Avenue during New Belgium Brewing Company's annual Tour de Fat bike festival Aug. 23.

Tour de Fat rides around FoCo for 25th year

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • August 25, 2025

Tour de Fat is an annual colorfully costumed bike parade followed by a festival hosted by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. Costumed cyclists paraded from 9:30-11:30 a.m. throughout Fort Collins. After...

Incoming Colorado State University first-year students gather on the Intramural Fields during the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 15, 2024. Every fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities, musicians and events to welcome new students.

Incoming Rams: Explore FoCo the right way with this guide

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • August 19, 2025

The first few weeks of college can be weird. Everyone is bombarded with new faces, new routines and the overwhelming realization that dessert can be eaten for every meal, if desired. But while it’s tempting...

An 800-square-foot plot at The Gardens on Spring Creek features a variety of traditional Indigenous crops, grown without pesticides, to honor Native American food traditions July 18.

The Gardens on Spring Creek celebrate, cultivate Indigenous heritage

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • August 16, 2025

Producing 378 pounds of fresh produce and providing a community gathering space, the Indigenous Garden at The Gardens on Spring Creek aims to celebrate and support Indigenous heritage. The Native Community...

Participants run in Colorado State University's third annual International 5K Color Run on The Oval March 29. The Indian Students Association alongside the International Enrollment Center and Office of International Programs hosted the run to celebrate the Hindu spring holiday of Holi, with proceeds going to international enrollment scholarships.

Color Run 5K supports international students, celebrates Holi at CSU

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, Colorado State University’s International Enrollment Center, the Indian Students Association and the Office of International Programs collaborated to put on the 2025 International...

Students sit around a table that has South Korean flags dangling on the front of the space.

World Unity Fair celebrates diversity across nations

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2025

Bringing excitement, laughter and music to the Lory Student Center, the annual World Unity Fair has been a Colorado State University tradition since 1951. The fair is held yearly to showcase of all the...

A restaurant reading "Nick's" sits on the side of the road.

Nick’s Restaurant and Bar celebrates decade of flavor, resilience

Lexi Urbom, Copy Editor • February 26, 2025

In the heart of Fort Collins, Nick’s Restaurant and Bar has become more than just a dining spot — it’s a community cornerstone. Known for its signature dishes and warm atmosphere, Nick’s has long...

A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.

Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

Fort Collins' Mugs Old Town became a location for those wanting an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art and connections Feb. 14. Mugs offered a space for those who didn’t have...

Image of a white building with black text that says "The Neighbor."

The Neighbor coffee shop combines old traditions with new experiences

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • February 11, 2025

Sitting in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Neighbor strives for neighborly hospitality, allowing each customer to find diverse, welcoming experiences in an elevated, versatile space. Replacing...

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Intramural leagues cultivate unique community building among students

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025

With over 36,000 participants annually, intramural sports at Colorado State University provide students with an opportunity to find community, engage in healthy activity and, for participants in tube water...

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor • January 29, 2025

Another year brings another cold winter here in Fort Collins. Some students may be accustomed to the area, while others may be experiencing their first snowy winter. Regardless of the circumstance,...

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