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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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CSU honors Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service, reflection

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Colorado State University held an event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 20. The celebration blended reflection, service and community engagement. The event, which attracted students,...

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New food truck Wild Brats serves specialty bratwurst combinations

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

A bratwurst food truck adds a delicious, unique flair to the local street food scene. The most recent addition brings authentic German bratwurst to Fort Collins' hungry crowd. Wild Brats, a mobile...

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Trailblazers at CSU Drone Center offer students education, resources

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

Bound together by their passion for drones, Colorado State University Drone Center Director Christopher Robertson and Assistant Director Adam Smith began working at the Center in 2014, championing the...

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Chabad NoCo, students, families celebrate annual Shabbat dinner

Em Barry, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

The Jewish tradition of Shabbat is a day of rest and recovery and a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For Jewish students at Colorado State University, it is also a chance...

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The picky eater: Try out these spooky Halloween recipes

Nevaeh Greene, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

Greetings, party people! This week, instead of reviewing a restaurant, I'll be reviewing some recipes for you guys for you guys to make for Halloween. I’ll be making four recipes. Mummy hot dogs All...

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CSU students, alums, families shined at Friday Night Lights

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

The Lory Student Center’s West Lawn buzzed with excitement during Colorado State University’s annual Friday Night Lights. Students packed the lawn and filed all the way up the LSC balcony. Friday...

A person wearing a black t-shirt and jeans stands in front of a TV screen with a graphic of a group of people and pink and blue words. The words read, "Intersectionality in Queer Identities".

Chai to Understand reflects on identity, accessibility

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Tucked away on the third floor of the Lory Student Center, the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is filled with the smell of fragrant herbal tea and the sound of chatter. Students curl up in beanbags,...

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Halloween-themed tours of Avery House take guests back in time

Em Barry, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

This year, the historical Avery House received a spooky makeover for their one-night-only Halloween tours. Pumpkins, cobwebs and flickering candles adorned the historic house. Starting at 6 p.m. and...

A woman examines a bundle of green necklaces, wearing all green and at a tent covered in green decorations and at a table with green CSU merch.

CSU hosts Festival on The Oval for Homecoming, fosters connections

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

To commemorate Homecoming & Family Weekend, Colorado State University hosted the annual Festival on The Oval. The event featured live music, a beverage garden and numerous interactive booths from campus...

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Rev. Chad Ripperger explores exorcism, demons, angels in speech

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

The term "exorcist" goes past the iconic 1973 horror film. The belief finds itself prominent within the Catholic community. Rev. Chad Ripperger is not only a priest within the religion but also an exorcist. There...

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Misfits Pizza food truck is a rebel with a cause

Sophia Masia, Reporter October 16, 2024

Fort Collins' food scene has always thrived on the unexpected, but few ventures capture the spirit of punk rebellion and comradery quite like Misfits Pizza. With sourdough crusts, punk-rock vibes and a...

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