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Meet the Pride Resource Center’s new assistant director

Ivy Secrest, Managing editor August 2, 2023

Josh Mack may be new to his role as the Pride Resource Center's assistant director, but he is not new to Colorado State University.  Formerly advising students in the Community for Excellence program,...

Diggs Brown, a member of the Colorado Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado, proceeds down Mountain Avenue during the annual Independence Day Parade in Fort Collins Colorado on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. “Independence Day is my favorite holiday of the year,” Brown said. “We honor the service and sacrifice of all those who came before us and made the nation the way it is.”

How to support veterans through fireworks on the 4th of July

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor July 7, 2023

As Fort Collins celebrates the Fourth of July with food truck rallies and firework spectacles, it is important to remember a key part of our communities and even of Independence Day celebrations: our veterans.  Serving...

The Silver Grill Cafe, located on Walnut Street in Old Town, is the oldest restaurant in Northern Colorado. Silver Grill provides a homey environment and is a master at comfort food from mouthwatering Cinnamon Rolls to savory Chicken Fried steak dinners.

Celebrating 90 years with Silver Grill Cafe

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter June 8, 2023

Walking the streets of Old Town Fort Collins on a weekend morning, you might notice a line of people taking up space on Walnut Street. Summer or winter, rain or shine, there will be a morning line gathered...

Best Colorado summer day hikes

Best Colorado summer day hikes

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director May 25, 2023

With the start of summer upon us, it is only natural that we feel inclined to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Whether that is rafting, walking the family dog or playing sports outside, you...

Mochi, an Australian Shepherd and Husky mix plays with balls at Spring Canyon Dog Park May 3.

What every college kid should consider before getting a dog

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director May 4, 2023

Missing the family pet is among the most prominent growing pains experienced by college kids. According to Washington State University, 75% of first-year students experienced some level of pet-separation...

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director May 3, 2023

College roommates are often make-or-break relationships. Some will remain friends for a lifetime, and others will manage to hate each other in one week and never speak again. For many students, moving...

Fort Collins City Hall located on North Meldrum Street and Laporte Avenue in Fort Collins April 20.

Fort Collins’ next steps in sustainable innovations

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

Fort Collins has made significant steps in its efforts toward sustainability. The City of Fort Collins has identified six key areas for sustainability and has set specific goals in each of these areas....

Photo Courtesy of Jack Allen

Decisions on the fly: Why fishing is so popular in Colorado

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 27, 2023

In a landlocked, perpetually drought-ridden state, the Colorado fishing community has somehow managed to flourish. Colorado has become a destination fishing location, particularly for fly fishermen. The...

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

As spring and summer are beginning to roll around the corner, different fashion trends are emerging around the Colorado State University campus.  These trends are documented on CSU Fitted, an Instagram...

Emily Roberts, Daisy Montgomerey and Christie Nichols speak at the women with autism panel at the Autism Resource Fair at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery April 23.

FoCo Museum of Discovery hosts Autism Resource Fair

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 25, 2023

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery hosted an Autism Resource Fair April 23. Free and accessible for all ages, the fair catered to the neurodivergent community. "The museum serves as a vital role as...

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 19, 2023

In an active state with active students, it is no surprise that Health and Exercise Science is one of the top 10 most popular majors for the latest incoming classes at Colorado State University. In...

Officer August Barber, a Fort Collins Police Services officer and member of the SWAT team, participates in the monthly SWAT sniper qualification training at the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Oct. 10, 2022. Barber has been a Fort Collins police officer for eight years with five years of experience on another team. At 17 years old, Barber joined the U.S. Marine Corps. “We don't ever want to lose a fight, and we don't ever want to lose anybody,” Barber said. “But when the person who is in ultimately the most danger is some kids or somebody that can't help themselves at all, that really puts a lot of pressure on the situation.”

Throwing a block: Redefining SWAT as Sacrifice, Work, Attitude, Team

Garrett Mogel, Staff Photographer April 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this article contains descriptions of violent situations, self-harm and death. Radio traffic breaks the sound of officers chatting. An in-progress call to a...

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