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Sacred Owl Wellness is a spa in Fort Collins that takes pride in helping clients maintain their emotional, mental, and physical health. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Sacred Owl Wellness center to open new doors in coming months

Walker Discoe January 31, 2019

Health, wellness and fitness are all reasons why people move to Colorado. Colorado is ranked as one of the 10 healthiest states according to CBS news, and Coloradoans generally cultivate a culture of exercise...

Produce displayed at Fort Collins Co-Op on Dec. 7, 2018. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Five facts you should know about organic agriculture

Linc Thomas January 29, 2019

From small-town farmers’ markets to grocery stores alike, organic products are everywhere. People seem to love organic produce because they are grown ethically, they are generally better for the earth...

Ph.D. Student and hemp researcher Brian Mitchell holds up a bundle of recently cut hemp plants in a research field at the southern location of the Agricultural Research, Development & Education Center (ARDEC). Mitchell is currently collecting data on the use of hemp as a ground cover plant. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

CSU hemp program makes headway in research

Linc Thomas January 22, 2019

With the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed, nationwide legalization of industrial hemp is now in full effect. This law paves the way for more extensive research, which researchers at Colorado State University...

Plunge participants in Horsetooth Reservoir as Larimer County Dive Rescue Team guards. Courtesy of Green Events Colorado

Locals dive into Horsetooth Reservoir for 7th Polar Bear Run and Plunge

Lyra Wiley January 22, 2019
Green Events Colorado holds seventh annual Polar Bear Run and Plunge at Horsetooth Reservoir. The 5-kilometer race ends with a plunge into Horsetooth Reservoir.
Customer Diana Givens eats lunch with her son at Foco Cafe on Friday, Dec. 7. (Collegian | Anna von Pechmann)

Fort Collins locals support communities through food

Lyra Wiley December 10, 2018
The Fort Collins Food Cooperative, FoCo Cafe, and Gals That Brunch all center around bringing people together and strengthening community through food.
Women for Wild Lands’ members enjoy a snack mid-hike. (Courtesy of Caitlin Cunningham.)

CSU chapter of Women for Wild Lands promotes activism in the wilderness

Linc Thomas November 7, 2018

The outdoors is meant for everyone to share, but for many the outdoors doesn't seem as inviting. Women for Wild Lands is changing the perception of wilderness, especially for women, in order to reconnect...

Shelves of Halloween costumes on display. During Halloween there are many costume options that are not offensive. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

How to avoid problematic costumes on Halloween

Elena Waldman October 30, 2018

Fear manifests in different ways as people grow older. For many, youthful phobias of killer clowns naturally transform into the fear of being accused of sexual assault or perhaps even being held accountable...

"CSU Traditions" float carries pumpkins as it passes through the crowd during the homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 12

#NationalPumpkinDay celebrates the versatile gourd

Linc Thomas October 26, 2018

From the Charlie Brown classic to every basic person's favorite pumpkin spice item, pumpkins are iconic. Globally, pumpkin production is abundant on every continent but Antarctica and a sole acre of land...

New CSU club helps women pursue the future of agriculture

New CSU club helps women pursue the future of agriculture

Linc Thomas October 22, 2018

This semester, CSU has beckoned in Women in Agriculture, a new club to the College of Agricultural Sciences. Founded by Brooke Childers in Fall 2018, Women in Agriculture promotes female leaders and...

Anne Fenwick tells a story about her late husband, Professor Jack Fenwick, in front of the tree planted in his memoriam behind the Plant Sciences building. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

CSU community reflects on life of late professor Jack Fenwick

Linc Thomas October 8, 2018
Fenwick was a professor in the soil and crops department for 42 years, teaching numerous courses, developing curriculum, recruiting and building lasting relationships. At the tree dedication, attendees spoke fond memories of Dr. Fenwick. Friends, family, and alumni all resounded the same theme: Jack would go out of his way for anyone.
Mookie, the two-year-old springer spaniel fetches a tennis ball from the water in City Park Pool at the Pooch Plunge. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Fort Collins dogs make a splash at annual Pooch Plunge

Miranda Moses August 26, 2018
Fort Collins celebrated the long-standing tradition known as Pooch Plunge, a holiday described on the City of Fort Collins website as a "nationally recognized swim day that has been a favorite in the Fort Collins community for 15 years."
There are many great bouldering spots at Horsetooth Reservoir. Photo by Audrey Potter

3 Colorado hikes fit for keeping summer alive

Walker Discoe August 22, 2018
While classes may now be in session, the weather is still nice, Horsetooth has yet to freeze over and a trove of summertime adventures can still be had. Here are a few end-of-summer activities.
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