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Avery House docent Grace Poat gives a tour to Fort Collins residents Dec. 2, 2023. Poat has been volunteering with the Avery House since October and enjoys explaining the history of the house to guests. The Avery House, located on Mountain Avenue, was constructed in 1879 and now serves as a local history museum. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Local history comes to life at Avery House

Allie Seibel, Editor-in-chief January 22, 2024

Heather Reid stands in the soft sunlight streaming through a thick glass window on a chilly early December afternoon. To the many passersby on the sidewalk who may catch a glimpse of Reid through the window...

Members of the Native American Cultural Center gather in the NACC office Nov. 2. The Native American Cultural Center hosted Queer Connections to discuss queer identity and the historic and cultural relevance of queerness in Native community spaces.

Indigiqueer Experiences discusses Two-Spirit identity

McKenna Van Voris, Staff reporter November 6, 2023

The Native American Cultural Center hosted the Indigiqueer Experiences event Thursday, Nov. 2, as part of Queer Connections, a series of events held through Colorado State University's Pride Resource Center. This...

Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts

Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff reporter October 25, 2023

Most Fort Collins locals have heard the stories of Charlie Dinnebeck, the ghost that haunts Walrus Ice Cream. But what some might not know is that Charlie is not the only one. Halloween will soon be upon...

The most haunted buildings on CSU campus

The most haunted buildings on CSU campus

Christian Arndt, Director of the Life and Culture desk October 24, 2023

With Halloween just around the corner, you might feel inclined to dive into the spooky atmosphere by exploring haunted areas around Fort Collins. You may have heard of the plethora of paranormal stories...

Tim Hanauer's giant pumpkin is hauled off the trailer and onto the judging grounds with help from Tyler Eversaul and a forklift at the Fort Collins Nursery's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Oct. 14.

Giant pumpkin sets Wyoming state record in Fort Collins

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

When someone plants a seed, it's unlikely to grow upward of 40 pounds a day, but Andy and Amy Corbin have worked hard to achieve a new Wyoming state pumpkin weight record. This 2,062-pound fruit was on...

Chef Sookie working the runway during the corgi costume contest with her owners Shelly and Jason at Tour de Corgi Oct 7.

A parade of fluff: Tour de Corgi celebrates 9 years

Jack Fillweber, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

Fall has finally arrived in Fort Collins. Saturday, Oct. 7, marked the ninth annual Tour de Corgi in Civic Center Park and Old Town. Tour de Corgi was a great opportunity for Northern Colorado residents...

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