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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Poudre Fire Authority’s Tower 1 truck remains parked at PFA’s Station 1 with the doors open to allow for a fast response time to the call April 1.

Poudre Fire Authority first responders go beyond fire

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Colorado is no stranger to droughts, dryness and the potential for fires, which means the folks who serve as firefighters are essential guardians of the community. What many may not realize is that...

Michelle Coy, head chef of FoCo Cafe, prepares a dish of her favorite items to make at FoCo Cafe April 1. The dish consisted of pea soup, tossed chicken salad and a piece of cake.

FoCo Cafe provides healthy, sustainable food for all

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 4, 2023

Among the dozens of restaurants in the Old Town area is the FoCo Cafe. Despite the numerous establishments, there is something unique about this location.  According to the cafe's website, “FoCo...

Participants of the International Transgender Day of Visibility die-in lie on the ground in Old Town Square in Fort Collins to demonstrate the lethal harm of transphobia March 31.

Fort Collins first Trans Visibility Day demonstrated community stake in legislation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 3, 2023

Fort Collins' first International Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration was on March 31 in Old Town Square. NoCoSafeSpace organized a die-in demonstration in Fort Collins inspired by AIDS protests...

April Fools: Frat pup reveals all about being raised by 'the boys'

April Fools: Frat pup reveals all about being raised by ‘the boys’

Iguana Secrets, Canine Columbnist April 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is a satire for April Fools’ Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the...

April Fools: 'The Last of Us' shows CSU history, inspiring new fungi studies

April Fools: ‘The Last of Us’ shows CSU history, inspiring new fungi studies

Catholic Art, Hisstoric Reporter April 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is a satire for April Fools’ Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject...

Photo Courtesy by Kevin Curreri

Beyond study: Former Rams share realities of moving abroad

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 29, 2023

A semester abroad is a dream come true for many college students. It exposes people to new cultures and, for some, sparks a permanent move abroad. Making the move can be daunting. There's a change in...

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 28, 2023

Trauma often changes a person's relationship with boundaries. For staff members at the Women and Gender Advocacy Center at Colorado State University, addressing that change is an important part of survivors'...

5 gyms to run to instead of CSU Rec

5 gyms to run to instead of CSU Rec

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 23, 2023

Once students move off campus, the convenience of the Colorado State University Recreation Center dwindles. At some point, the crowded gym just isn't worth the hourly fee for parking — at least not for...

Muslim students plan to break fast at Ramadan iftar together

Muslim students plan to break fast at Ramadan iftar together

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

Several Colorado State University student organizations are coming together to host their second annual Ramadan iftar dinner, a celebration and an opportunity to promote campus unity. The event will...

Healthy, happy hair: Local salons' impact on curly hair

Healthy, happy hair: Local salons’ impact on curly hair

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

Beauty can change the way someone views themself and the world. Three salons in Northern Colorado have made it their mission to create beauty and instill love within the Black community. Citrus Salon,...

Ukrainian Colorado State University student Lucie Michelizzi shows the tattoo she got in honor of her partner, who died fighting in the Russia-Ukraine War this past summer, March 8. Copied from a letter her partner, Artem Le, wrote for her, the tattooed phrase loosely translates to “You will get through this,” or “Brighter days ahead.”

War-torn love: Ukrainian student copes with loss while overseas

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 9, 2023

Connections to culture, love and family are staples of life. For Colorado State University student Lucie Michelizzi, these connections were forever changed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Born in what...

Culture vultures: Appropriation, appreciation of Black culture

Culture vultures: Appropriation, appreciation of Black culture

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Appropriating is different from appreciating culture. One of the Real Talk events at Colorado State University’s Black/African American Cultural Center discussed Black culture and the definition of "culture...

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