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Life and Culture

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...

Looking down at the cove in RIomaggiore, Italy.

Studying abroad fosters self-awareness, appreciation of culture

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter December 5, 2023

Many students consider the possibility of studying abroad, but not many actually take the leap to do so for a variety of reasons. Students who studied abroad in Italy during the fall of 2022 said they...

Trans Awareness Week: How CSU celebrates trans resilience

Trans Awareness Week: How CSU celebrates trans resilience

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

For many Colorado State University students, having a community on campus is one of the most important parts of the college experience. Queer and transgender students often find this within the Pride Resource...

The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm restaurant, owned and operated by Jesse Doerffel, offers farm-to-table dining.

3 queer-owned businesses to support in Fort Collins

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Fort Collins is known for its restaurants, window shopping and businesses that give back to the community. Here are just three of many queer-owned businesses worth checking out in town.  1. The Farmhouse...

Photo courtesy of the Matthew Shepard Foundation

Remembering Matthew Shepard 25 years after his murder

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Matthew Shepard was a normal college student simply going about his life when he was murdered 25 years ago for existing as a young gay man. The attack is one of the most well-known hate crimes in recent...

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter November 28, 2023

Colorado State University, much like other campuses, houses many intensive research facilities, including one of the largest gene banks in the world. The bank contains materials — including plants, animals...

Colorado State University students pass around the Food for Thought core agreements sheet before reading them together and talking to each other Nov. 16.

Food for Thought: CSU students build interfaith understanding

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter November 27, 2023

On Nov. 16, Colorado State University's Multifaith and Belief Initiatives organized Food for Thought, striving to encourage unique and vulnerable conversations in supportive spaces where equal representation...

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