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Kip, the one year old Poodle, waits for his owner to throw a tennis ball at the Pooch Plunge on August 27. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Annual pooch plunge makes a splash at City Park

Miranda Moses August 28, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYd5PuxKN4 Video by Ryan Crist [new_royalslider id="620"] For many, the end of summer is an inevitable mourning period for long sunny days, bare feat, non-stop watermelon,...

Hand made pottery items for sale on on of the Pop Up Art Carts. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Art Lab Fort Collins to host fundraiser for renovations

Ashley Potts August 24, 2017

The fundraiser will be held at Art Lab's 239 Linden Street Old Town location, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Art Lab Fort Collins is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for a renovations. The fundraiser...

Donald Hailey and Chris Branch, two members of the Flat Earth and Other Forbidden Topics group, meet at the Purple Cup Cafe to discuss topics like the Earth being flat and the Mandala effect. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins’ Flat Earth Society resists the scientific status quo

Julia Trowbridge August 23, 2017

Disclaimer: These ideas presented by the Flat Earth Society are not endorsed by any scientific sources. Flat Earth or Other Forbidden Topics questions what is considered common knowledge today. Flat...

Nova Dog Creations featured plush toys at Fort Collins Comic Con. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

Fort Collins Comic Con to occur this weekend

Nate Day August 23, 2017

The Fort Collins Comic Con will be held at the Northside Aztlan Community Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 and 27 Every year, across the nation, various cities celebrate the geekiest fandoms...

The new on-campus stadium recently had turf installed and is expected to open in time for the 2017 season on August 26, against Oregon State. (Photo Courtesy of CSU Athletics)

CSU to host concerts before each football game

Sarah Ehrlich August 22, 2017

To celebrate the new Colorado State football stadium, the University will host Stadium Sessions, a series of pre-game concerts happening all season long. Over 30 bands, many being from Colorado,...

The MAX Bus Rapid Transit is looking to expand to routes on West Elisabeth St. Currently, Transfort is working on multiple projects in order to decrease travel time across the bus's five mile route.

No bike? No problem: Here are 7 alternative ways to travel around FoCo

Maddie Wright August 22, 2017

Fort Collins is famous for its biking community, but biking is not for everyone, which is perfectly okay. Fort Collins is equipped with numerous means of transportation that do not require your two-wheeled...

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Painting the ‘A’ keeps a nearly century-old tradition alive

Maddie Wright August 21, 2017

The "A" was first painted on December 4, 1923 With the sun beating down, volunteers hiked up one of the most recognizable Fort Collins landmarks to paint the Aggie “A.” Located west of...

Dogs from all around Fort Collins gather at City Park Pool to participate in the Pooch Plunge. Photo credit: Miranda Moses

Don’t miss events this week: August 21-27

Ashley Potts August 21, 2017

It's the first week back at class, and there is a lot happening around town and on campus. Here are some of the events you don't want to miss:  Monday, August 21 Free classes at the Rec Center: The...

New Belgium bartender Ariel Starkweather pours a glass of Old Aggie at New Belgium Brewery on July 1, 2017 during the launch party. (Erin Douglas | Collegian)

6 things you missed over the summer

Nate Day August 21, 2017

Now that school is back in full swing, campus and Fort Collins is once again flooded with students. Believe it or not, CSU and Fort Collins both continue to exist over the summer, and there's still news...

Casual face of a punk singer: Nathaniel Valdez of punk band In the Whale performs in the heart of Old Town.

Photo story: NewWestFest brings 3 days of entertainment to FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich August 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="615"] Collegian reporter Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @SarahEhrlich96. 

Mackenzie Gault, a classically trained violist and vocalist Brer Rabbit jam out.

Flobots puts on a timely performance at NewWestFest

Mack Beaulieu August 14, 2017
Always political, Flobots used the stage to speak of unity one day after Charlottesville
Michael Kirkpatrick and The Honey Rider Band were one of Friday's opening acts.

Leftover Salmon kicks off NewWestFest with energetic set

Alec Erickson August 12, 2017

“I want to see Fort Collins get carried away," said Leftover Salmon to the large crowd in Old Town. Leftover Salmon is the headlining band who performed Friday night at the most anticipated festival...

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