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Magnificent displays of lights mimicking flowers and gardens of fruit filled the walk through the Gardens on Spring Creek's holiday lighting display. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

The Gardens on Spring Creek showcases elaborate light display for public

Zoë Jennings December 6, 2016

During the cold winter months in Fort Collins, there are few flowers to be seen, except at The Gardens on Spring Creek. Friday, Dec. 2 was the opening night for the Garden of Lights display at The Gardens...

Russell Winterling carries the winning tree to the Jeep. Photo credit: Adelayde Dahlin

How to cut down your own Christmas tree in true college fashion

December 6, 2016

Cutting down your own Christmas tree in college is completely hilarious and totally worth it. Me and my friends took an adventure into the woods last weekend and found the perfect tree. Here is some insight...

Photo Courtesy of CSU Dance Department

CSU Fall Dance Capstone to end semester on a creative note

Nicole Towne December 6, 2016

Four seniors unified by their love for dance, take the stage one last time before leaving Colorado State University. Students Lauren Kotre, Aminta Remisosky, Devyn Lee and Katie McClendon will perform...

Dean’s Barbershop in Old Town, Fort Collins. Photo credit: Willis Scott

Dean’s Barber Shop says goodbye to its namesake

Willis Scott December 6, 2016

Dean’s Barbershop has been a figure of Old Town since 1934. It’s been passed from one barber to another, and now it’s been passed on again. The long-time owner Dean Kolinsky retired in...

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Downtown Santa Shopping Quest promotes local holiday shopping

Maddie Wright December 4, 2016

Made possible by the Fort Collins Business Administration, the Downtown Santas Shopping Quest is an annual event focused on shopping local. It is a simple event to bring business to Fort Collins shops...

A wall of images that are all different but mean one thing: home. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Fort Collins Center for Fine Art Photography presents exhibit centered around the idea of home

Sarah Ehrlich December 4, 2016

What does home mean to you? With so many different cultures, home can have a thousand definitions. Many artists from all over the country, and some from even outside the country, gathered at the Fort Collins...

An attentive crowd braves the cold at the 19th annual tree lighting ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night. (Michael Berg | Collegian)

19th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting Ceremony raises money for local children in need

Camila Nadalet December 3, 2016

The 19th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting Ceremony was the perfect way to kick off the month of December this year. The event was held at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins and was hosted by the...

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20th Anniversary Broadway Tour of ‘RENT’ visits Lincoln Center on World AIDS Day

December 3, 2016

The 20th Anniversary Broadway Tour of the iconic musical "RENT" brought audience members to their feet and tears to their eyes when it took the Lincoln Center stage on its opening night. The highly acclaimed...

A shelf in Knapsack displays modern throw pillows and kitchen accessories. Photo credit: Nicole Towne

Knapsack brings home goods, unique buys to Jessup Farm

Nicole Towne December 1, 2016

Walking into Jessup Farm's newest store Knapsack allows shoppers to explore the little pleasures of home without the florescent lights, messy aisles and confusing layouts of the big box stores. Knapsack...

Battle image captured on the Nintendo 3DS. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

Pokemon’s ‘Sun’ gives the franchise a new look

Connor Deblieck November 30, 2016

Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Pokemon franchise developers GAME FREAK and Nintendo have been hard at work bringing forth the seventh generation of Pokemon called "Sun."Pokemon games, while...

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Morgan Library presents talk about traditional Chinese architecture presented by CSU professor

Cory Bertelsen November 29, 2016
You probably knew that some ancient Chinese architecture was built for protection, like the Great Wall of China. Did you know that some Chinese Architectural designs helped protect new groups of foreigners in certain regions that were subjected to violent attacks? This type of architecture mimicked that of a circle, with sturdy surrounding walls and no windows on the first floor. The inner space of this design consisted of the courtyard, where communal activities occurred in a safe environment. Also, that the Chinese garden expresses the relationship between humans and the surrounding natural environment?
Photo credit: Natalie Dyer

The Curfman Gallery displays new exhibit focusing on the deaf experience

Ashley Potts and Ashley Potts November 29, 2016

The Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center debuted their newest exhibit this month. The exhibit features art from the De'VIA movement or Deaf View/Image Art. This type of art seeks to express the experience...

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