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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Arboretum Coffee, a newly opened nonprofit cafe, sits on the south side of the Colorado State University campus on Prospect Road April 7.

Arboretum Coffee assists local immigrants, refugees through barista apprenticeship

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter April 10, 2024

Bathed in the light of antique stained-glass lamps, warm paint tones frame a long dark-paneled coffee bar, bold cursive outlines a menu of hand-crafted items and every dollar spent goes right back to the...

Just Love Coffee Cafe on the corner of W. Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue in Ft. Collins April 3.

Just Love Coffee Cafe builds community through charity

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter April 9, 2024

With delectable food made with a waffle iron and the desire to bring positivity to Fort Collins, Just Love Coffee Cafe works to create a unique and heartfelt atmosphere that actively reaches out to meaningful...

Students mingle around tables on a sunny plaza.

Live, Laugh, Languages festival brings linguistic knowledge to Plaza

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 8, 2024

The Lory Student Center Plaza was engulfed with color and song thanks to the Live, Laugh, Languages festival, which was held by a number of Colorado State University’s language clubs April 3. The event...

Chef Su Wong demonstrates how to prepare dough for pork cha siu bao during a Cantonese Dim Sum class at the Cooking Studio located in downtown Fort Collins, April 4.

The Cooking Studio teaches culinary mastery in Old Town

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter April 8, 2024

The perfect place for any date night, kid’s birthday party or new experience is The Cooking Studio, located off of College Avenue and catering to all. “It’s a very fun, stress-free, safe, nonjudgmental...

Special guest Julia Ioffe speaks during the 2024 Colorado State University International Symposium in the Lory Student Center April 2.

Keynote speaker Julia Ioffe visits CSU to discuss democracy

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 4, 2024

An audience of eager listeners awaited the arrival of acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe to hear her discuss democracy and journalism. Democracy is Colorado State University’s theme for the 2023-24...

A barista sets a drink down on the bar.

Starry Night in Old Town serves coffee with rich history

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

“What is done in love is done well,” Vincent Van Gogh said. This is the quote written on the wall of the Starry Night Espresso Cafe in Old Town Fort Collins.  The Starry Night Espresso Cafe opened...

ASCSU Women and Social Justice Caucus hosts book drive

ASCSU Women and Social Justice Caucus hosts book drive

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

In a back corner of the Associated Students of Colorado State University's main office sits a dark-stained bookshelf. Sets of social justice books sit long-untouched and covered in dust litter its shelves...

April Fools': CSU’s Ram’s Horn Dining Center to expand overseas in Europe

April Fools’: CSU’s Ram’s Horn Dining Center to expand overseas in Europe

Carmy Aioli, Staff Reporter April 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satire for April Fools’ Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject...

April Fools': New anti-squirrel store opens in response to CSU state of emergency

April Fools’: New anti-squirrel store opens in response to CSU state of emergency

Carmy Aioli, Staff Reporter April 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satire for April Fools’ Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject...

Ryan Sallans presents "Scouting the Unknown" on March 20, 2024.

Ryan Sallans speaks on journey as transgender man

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

Navigating life's ups and downs is something everyone faces, yet each person's individual story is different. Everyone has different experiences, identities and struggles they have overcome. For Ryan Sallans,...

Attendants of the Ramadan Iftar Dinner Event begin getting food in the Lory Student Center Ballroom.

SWANA celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

Christian Arndt, Life & Culture Editor March 26, 2024

In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims who observe the holiday abstain from drinking water and eating food during daylight hours. Together at sundown, they break their fast with a meal known as iftar and...

Three runners cross the International 5K Color Run finish line at The Oval March 23. The annual race is held at Colorado State University to raise money for international scholarship funds.

International 5K Color Run celebrates Indian heritage

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter March 26, 2024

At the sound of a resounding pop, vivid colors from throughout the rainbow burst into the air as families, students and Colorado State University staff ran across the CSU campus. The vibrant Fort Collins...

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