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Insights from Fort Collins restaurants during CSU winter break

Kloe Brill, Staff Reporter February 2, 2024

As the winter break swept across Colorado State University, the familiar hum of students dissipates, leaving the streets less crowded and the local businesses facing a distinctive shift. In this quieter...

Silent social: New Belgium hosts CSU ASL Club

Silent social: New Belgium hosts CSU ASL Club

Kloe Brill, Staff reporter February 2, 2024

New Belgium Brewing opened its doors to the Colorado State University American Sign Language Club for a unique and silent social experience. The atmosphere was that of a typical social bar setting but...

Nadia Parriott plays in a pinball tournament at Pinball Jones in Old Town Feb. 23, 2020. Parriott has been playing pinball for almost two and a half years,  her favorite machine being either Bonsai Run or Elvira's House of Horrors. Parriott originally hails from New York City, coming to Fort Collins for "art and love," the latter playing a bigger part, she said. Now Parriott and her husband reside in Fort Collins, hoping to move to Golden, Colorado, to be closer to the mountains.

Stay warm this winter with these indoor FoCo activities

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director February 2, 2024

Given that Fort Collins is an area centered on outdoor activities, some may feel trapped and out of ideas for what to do during these winter months. However, there are plenty of fun indoor activities to...

Yellow Crunch is a new Colombian restaurant that serves breakfast, empanadas, pastries, and much more traditional Colombian food Jan 25.

New Yellow Crunch brings delicious Colombian eats to FoCo

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 30, 2024

With fresh and culturally vibrant flavors, Yellow Crunch has grown in significant popularity since its opening earlier this year. Serving Colombian food favorites, this restaurant strives to share dishes...

CSU club involvement nurtures success, connections on campus

CSU club involvement nurtures success, connections on campus

Christian Arndt, Life & Culture director January 29, 2024

Many students find themselves in uncertain situations. Whether a first-year or a transfer, students need to find outlets to make new friends, gain new experiences and put themself out there. Thankfully,...

A Colorado State University student looks through a booklet containing different identity flags and information about them Oct 11.

CSU’s Lavender Cabinet is saving lives

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Located in the Pride Resource Center as a free resource, The Lavender Cabinet provides gender-affirming items to those in need, and it plays a crucial role in the LGBTQIA+ community at Colorado State University. “A...

Avery House docent Grace Poat gives a tour to Fort Collins residents Dec. 2, 2023. Poat has been volunteering with the Avery House since October and enjoys explaining the history of the house to guests. The Avery House, located on Mountain Avenue, was constructed in 1879 and now serves as a local history museum. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Local history comes to life at Avery House

Allie Seibel, Editor-in-chief January 22, 2024

Heather Reid stands in the soft sunlight streaming through a thick glass window on a chilly early December afternoon. To the many passersby on the sidewalk who may catch a glimpse of Reid through the window...

“We do this every year to root ourselves in how we want to approach the year,” said Chelsea Gilmore, the arts and event manager at Wolverine Farm Publick House, as she contributes to painting the Wolverine Farms staff mural. “This year our theme is ‘Come back to earth.'”

Wolverine Farm provides home to artists, book lovers

Ruby Secrest, staff reporter January 17, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Bookshelves line the walls and walkways of Wolverine Farm Publick House. They are accompanied by art and plants scattered around the...

Photo courtesy of Serve 6.8 Volunteer Development Disaster & Project Director

Serve 6.8: Building community 1 act of kindness at a time

Kloe Brill, Staff Reporter January 15, 2024

Within Loveland, Colorado, a powerful force of support and hope thrives. Serve 6.8 stands as a cornerstone, offering crucial aid to underprivileged families. Through collaborative efforts with local churches,...

food, meals, comfort, pot, cooking

How to make 2 international CSU students’ favorite home dishes

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter December 8, 2023

Food is profoundly ingrained in one’s cultural identity, allowing people to express themselves, connect with others from different walks of life and share their rich cultural heritage. For international...

Sarthak Bharadwaj and Mukesh Sesekr discuss the things they like about being in Colorado at Eleven 13 Apartments in Fort Collins.

CSU students from India adapt to new lifestyle, educational cultures

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief December 6, 2023

Mukesh Sekar had never seen snow before November. Sekar and his roommate Sarthak Bharadwaj had never cooked, visited the United States or been away from their families before they started attending...

International students navigate cultural differences on campus

International students navigate cultural differences on campus

Hannah Parcells, News Editor December 5, 2023

One of the unique experiences of university life is the opportunity to engage with people from all around the world. International students on campus contribute to a diverse and vibrant community, but...

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