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Life and Culture

Happy hour has many options for a bargain at Choice City Tap House & Craft Kitchen Aug. 28. The shop is located at 104 W. Olive St. in Old Town Fort Collins.

Choice City butcher is a cut above the rest

Sophia Masia, Reporter September 7, 2023

In Old Town Fort Collins, Choice City Tap House & Craft Kitchen has carved out a distinctive niche in the local culinary scene by consistently going the extra mile for their customers. Since its...

Stacey King, owner of lovelevel, reviews her customer's jewelry at the Larimer County Farmers Market in Fort Collins Sept. 5, 2021.

Farmers market provides fresh, local eats to FoCo community

Jack Fillweber September 7, 2023

Fresh, local food can be hard to come by, especially with the sheer number of chain grocery stores popping up around the United States. The Fort Collins Farmers Market, hosted on Wednesdays until Sept....

How to prepare to backpack in Colorado

How to prepare to backpack in Colorado

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter September 6, 2023

Living in Fort Collins comes with the added benefit of being thrown into a hotspot of outdoor recreation, and while the urge to engage in spontaneity can be fun, it is important to go into these activities...

A Fort Collins resident goes in for a bite of a fresh peach Aug. 19. Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Northern Colorado, the Peach Festival was put on by local businesses and organizations. The festival took place in Civic Center Park and helped raise funds for the Imagination Library, a program that donates books to children in Larimer County.

Peach Festival: 1-stop shop for end-of-summer fun

Jack Fillweber, Staff reporter August 29, 2023

On Saturday, Aug. 19, four Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins came together to hold the 13th annual Peach Festival. This festival holds a special place in Fort Collins' heart because of its positive impact...

A group of girls ride in the Tour de Fat costumed bike parade following a country theme Aug. 26. Tour de Fat is celebrating its 24th year with a day full of free activities for people of all ages.

Annual Tour de Fat unites cyclists in Colorado

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

The well-known costumed bike parade Tour de Fat took over Fort Collins Saturday, Aug. 26. Families and friends from all over Northern Colorado came to participate in the parade and the event held afterward...

The Fort Collins Food Truck Rally is hosted at City Park every Tuesday evening during the summer season.

Food Truck Rally unites live music, local cuisine in NoCo community

Sophia Masia, Reporter August 29, 2023

Join the Fort Collins community every Tuesday at City Park for the Food Truck Rally: a mouthwatering evening of food trucks, live music and a vibrant atmosphere.  "I love the Food Truck Rally; it’s...

Games Ahoy! gaming store is located on South College Avenue in Fort Collins Aug. 21.

Games Ahoy! houses Fort Collins’ retro gaming community

Samy Gentle, News Editor August 24, 2023

One of the business’ three locations, Games Ahoy! on College Avenue is home to a variety of retro consoles, video games, board games, collectibles and more. The company was founded in 2012 by Adam Ray,...

Newsom Hall is one of the oldest dorms on campus. (Collegian File Photo)

CSU’s residence halls: A history of difficulties

Garrett Mogel, Photo Director August 23, 2023

In 2022 Colorado State University began work on a planned renovation of Westfall Hall that took 500 beds offline, leading some students of the largest enrolled class to be housed in the Best Western University...

A crowd listens to local band Fancy Bits on the lawn at the New Belgium Brewing Company Aug. 12. The concert was part of the Northern Colorado Poudre RiverFest.

Annual Poudre RiverFest informs, entertains NoCo community

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter August 21, 2023

The annual Northern Colorado Poudre RiverFest took place at New Belgium Brewing Company this past weekend. The focus of the festival is to bring the community together to celebrate the Cache la Poudre...

A Pride Resource Center table stands outside of the entrance to the drag show offering stickers and information

Pride Resource Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter August 20, 2023

In August 1998 the Pride Resource Center opened its doors to students, staff and faculty to use its space and resources. This year the Pride Center will be celebrating its 25th anniversary through LGBT...

Pizza Casbah's bright neon exterior illuminates Laurel Street. The institution has been part of the Fort Collins food scene since 2005 and offers authentic New York-style pizzas.

Pizza Casbah feeds authentic New York-style pizza to FoCo

Christian Arndt, Director of the Life and Culture desk August 4, 2023

Pizza Casbah has long been a staple for New York-style pizza near the Colorado State University campus as well as a popular local favorite. Located at 126 W. Laurel St., Pizza Casbah was established...

Courtesy of Josh Mack

Meet the Pride Resource Center’s new assistant director

Ivy Secrest, Managing editor August 2, 2023

Josh Mack may be new to his role as the Pride Resource Center's assistant director, but he is not new to Colorado State University.  Formerly advising students in the Community for Excellence program,...

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