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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado.

CU, CSU students enjoy spending time outdoors

Celia Frazier September 11, 2024

Those who have lived in Colorado, no matter what region, are likely accustomed to the state’s love for the outdoors and outdoor activities. Students are no different. Students at both the University...

Students walk to class on campus at University of Colorado on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Kaya: Why Colorado students choose CU Boulder over CSU

Rhett Kaya September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards. As...

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Miller: Why Colorado students choose CSU over CU

Aubree Miller September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards. As...

A sandwich shop counter with a green and white sign reading, sexy sammies.

The picky eater: Sexy Sammies is must-try

Nevaeh Greene September 5, 2024

When I told my editor I wanted to do a food review on a restaurant at Colorado State University called Sexy Sammies, he kept a straight face, and I will never understand how. Sexy Sammies recently opened...

Two sheep stand inside a pen, one with an orange bandana around its neck.

Rams, lambs are here for CSU’s Ag Fest

Gwendolynn Riddoch September 4, 2024

Accompanying September's long-awaited arrival is one of Colorado State University's longest-standing traditions: Ag Week. On Tuesday in the Sutherland Garden outside of the Lory Student Center, CSU’s...

A black and white coffee truck is parked in a parking lot; a white board with writing and a trash can sit outside of the truck. There's a small counter containing merchandise and coffee condiments. Cursive handwriting reads "Hal's Coffee" on the side of the truck.

Local cafe Hal’s Coffee set to open new location

Katie Fisher September 3, 2024

Through a stroke of luck and good timing combined with a leap of faith, Hallie Dantzler became the owner of the newest coffee shop next to Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Hal’s...

A large group of friends dressed in colorful outfits holds cups of beer while posing in front of an arch that reads "Tour de Fat" in rainbow lettering.

New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates 25th anniversary

Leah Stephenson August 26, 2024

This Saturday, the annual Tour de Fat bike parade was held in downtown Fort Collins. Tour de Fat is a unique and exciting tradition for many residents and families in Northern Colorado, and this year brought...

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