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

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center celebrates 40 years of advocacy

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

Editor's Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. This year, Colorado State University's Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since 1984, APACC has...

Isabel Brown, Alice Lister, Lauren Levine, and Emil Jarza pose for a photo while setting up flags and signs before they march to the Fort Collins Museum of Art for Night of Noise April 12.

LGBTQIA+ community celebrates through Night of Noise

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter April 15, 2024

What once began at the University of Virginia in 1996 has now grown into a national event, making its way to Fort Collins. Day of Silence was invented by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education...

Abbey Amemiya and Julia Morrow take part in painting cowgirl hats April 11 during the Wild Ram Roundup, promoting the upcoming annual RamFest. “I think it's awesome that they have all these people out on campus and are working so hard to promote such a sick event,” Amemiya said.

Wild Ram Roundup kicks off this year’s country-themed RamFest

Sophia Masia, Reporter April 15, 2024

Move over, eclectic grandpa. Country is the aesthetic taking over everything this year, and RamEvents’ annual RamFest concert at Moby Arena later this month will be no exception. On Thursday, April...

W. Kamau Bell sparks conversation on race, culture, democracy

W. Kamau Bell sparks conversation on race, culture, democracy

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter April 11, 2024

The laughter of over five hundred members of the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities spilled from the Lory Student Center ballrooms Monday evening. The cause of such ruckus, a tall Black...

Learn to make simple Japanese curry

Learn to make simple Japanese curry

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter April 11, 2024

There’s something about Japanese food that warms the heart. Among Japan's many national staples is curry: a beloved medley of veggies, meat and spices. Typically served with white rice, this dish is...

The outside of Ginger and Baker April 8.

Ginger and Baker partners with local purveyors for sustainability

Kloe Brill, Student Reporter April 10, 2024

Ginger and Baker stands as more than just a local culinary hotspot — it's a testament to Northern Colorado's tapestry of local purveyors. From beer brewed by Horse & Dragon Brewing Company to...

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...

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