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Life and Culture

A woman wearing a hot pink shirt and light pink hat stands next to a large red-pink delivery truck that reads "Compost Queen Local Food Waste Recycling."

Compost Queen is revolutionizing sustainability in Northern Colorado

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Composting is a biological process that breaks down organic materials into a soil-like substance that can be used as fertilizer instead of the waste going to a landfill. However, not everyone has the space...

Photo of a kitchen with stainless steel counter tops and white cabinets. There are shelves that have plates and bowls on them. On the counter there are fruits, vegetables, jam, eggs, and a sign that reads, "Don't go Bacon my Heart".

Farm Fusion combines culinary creativity with fresh ingredients

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 28, 2024

From farm to table, Farm Fusion presents the opportunity to cook using fresh ingredients while making friends. Farm Fusion, located in Fort Collins, hosts anywhere from two to four events per week,...

A large group of friends dressed in colorful outfits holds cups of beer while posing in front of an arch that reads "Tour de Fat" in rainbow lettering.

New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates 25th anniversary

Leah Stephenson, Staff Reporter August 26, 2024

This Saturday, the annual Tour de Fat bike parade was held in downtown Fort Collins. Tour de Fat is a unique and exciting tradition for many residents and families in Northern Colorado, and this year brought...

Five people stand smiling preparing to cut a green ribbon in front of a bus like vehicle with Energy Institute written on the side.

Energy Fest teaches clean energy while launching mobile classroom

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 26, 2024

As spectators followed Tour de Fat throughout Fort Collins, chalk designs from Aubrey Cruz led them slightly off trail to discover the first ever Energy Fest, located at the Colorado State University Powerhouse...

Meet the life and culture desk: We are dedicated to telling essential cultural stories

Meet the life and culture desk: We are dedicated to telling essential cultural stories

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor August 20, 2024

Dear readers, The life and culture desk primarily focuses on providing the best and most reliable coverage of local happenings in the Fort Collins area. Whether that be a local parade focusing on...

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Arndt: Individual experiences shape Fort Collins culture

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor August 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Covering life and culture takes a great...

An orange illustration with two slices of pepperoni pizza next to the words, FoCo Eats.

5 new restaurants in Fort Collins worth trying this fall

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter August 8, 2024

From popular fast food chains to mom-and-pop kitchens, Fort Collins is a foodie haven with over 300 places to eat and cuisine for almost any palette. It seems like every month, another restaurant is closing...

An illustration with two hands, a green one on the left holding a dollar and a red one on the right holding a flaming heart.

Passion vs. paycheck: CSU students, professors discuss career fulfillment

Emma Souza, Staff Reporter August 3, 2024

The average person will spend 90,000 hours of their lifetime at work. Ninety thousand hours. Ninety thousand spent providing a roof and a meal, 90,000 spent chasing a dream. Ninety thousand working from...

A black, white and brown cat walks on a concrete path next to a leafy green bush.

Meet local celebrity Cuddles, ‘the UCA cat’

Aubree Miller, News Editor July 31, 2024

Whether an arts student or simply a frequent visitor of the University Center for the Arts, one is likely to see a brown and white snowshoe cat, perhaps surrounded by people fawning over him. His name...

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Fort Collins’ annual Independence Day Parade draws international crowd

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter July 9, 2024

It was a patriotic celebration in Old Town Fort Collins as attendees of all ages lined Mountain Avenue Thursday morning for the annual Independence Day Parade before enjoying a long day of festivities. “Today’s...

A strand of mini pride flags hangs from the edge of a pop-up canopy.

LGBTQIA+ students discuss queer CSU experience, campus culture

Caden Proulx, Print Director June 30, 2024

Editor's Note: To protect the privacy of individuals interviewed in this article, some names have been changed to provide anonymity. Junior Kathryn Carlos was not always a Ram. In fact, her experiences...

The words Asian Pacific American Cultural Center in silver lettering are attached to the wall above the entrance to a room.

El Centro Cultural Asiático-Pacifico Americano Celebra Sus 40 Años de Aniversario

Laila Shekerchian, Maritza Soto-Ojeda May 6, 2024

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Este año, el Centro Cultural Asiático-Pacifico Americano (APACC) de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (CSU) celebra...

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