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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 10, 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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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...

Two people in red jackets in a barren field play with a grey and white dog.

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...

An illustration of two plates with desserts on them. One has two eyeballs and a spider web on it and the other has a spider on top of it.

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...

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