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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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El Centro office located in the Lory Student Center on Aug. 31. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

El Centro offers programming to support CSU’s Latinx students

Kota Babcock September 1, 2021
El Centro offers a variety of events and programming for Latinx students in want of a community at Colorado State University.
Art work sits on display inside the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art inside the University Center for the Arts Aug. 25. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Community art museums allow for creative introspection

Hailee Stegall August 26, 2021
Fort Collins possesses a wealth of finely curated art museums within reach of students and community members. Regardless of your age, major or career, art museums tend to be capsules in space and time where the minutes don't pass the same way.
Lory Student Center Freddy's employees go through training, the night before the opening Feb. 27, 2020. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: Lory Student Center

Renee Ziel August 19, 2021

It’s move-in season, Colorado State University, and while I’m stubbornly unwilling to relive my first year for this food feud and partake in the monotonous manufactured food that is the dining...

The University Center for the Arts under snow.

As students return, the UCA remains crucial for art access

Kota Babcock August 18, 2021

As classes come back in person, the University Center for the Arts continues to provide opportunities for anyone, on campus or off, to enjoy a variety of artworks. The UCA, located just across College...

Just outside the Hillel Center in the backyard is a fence with the Jewish saying, "it is unlawful to eat before animal". The fence homes two chickens that were named by the students who are apart of the Hillel Center. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

4 faith-based centers for CSU students

Noah Pasley August 18, 2021

With another fall semester approaching, many students, both well-seasoned and new to campus, may be wondering where to find a community that suits them in Fort Collins after the COVID-19 pandemic inevitably...

Jay LeCavalier performs at The Lyric's open mic night June 14. LeCavalier, whose band, The Crooked Rugs, performed at the Aggie Theatre June 12, spoke about The Lyric's Summer Solstice Festival before performing a series of original songs. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Local musicians rejoice as open mics return to The Lyric

Max Hogan June 21, 2021

With vaccination supporting the City's return to live events, The Lyric has returned to hosting its open mic events for Fort Collins musicians. As a movie theater, outdoor music venue and home to...

(Graphic illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: FoCo DoCo vs. The Doughnut Club

Renee Ziel June 17, 2021

Society’s love for donuts is indisputable. In fact, the United States loves donuts so much that we, as a society, decided this sweet treat is acceptable to eat as a breakfast food — and hey, I’m...

(Podcast Art by Anna Meiser | KCSU)

A look behind KCSU’s new Pride podcast ‘Patria Del Cuore’

Noah Pasley June 9, 2021

      Pride Month is here once again, and Colorado State University's very own KCSU has kicked off celebrations with a brand-new podcast, "Patria Del Cuore," written and directed...

(Graphic illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: JoJo’s Colorado BBQ vs. Moe’s Original BBQ

Renee Ziel April 27, 2021

I’m not usually a fan of barbecue — it tends to be expensive and red meat is, in my opinion, often overrated. But there are enough BBQ places in town and enough of everyone’s bursting enthusiasm...

(Graphic Illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: The marvelous munchie matchup

Renee Ziel April 6, 2021

Let’s face it — Fort Collins is a city of stoners. Whether this is unique to FoCo, a place where you’ll see more than one Cheba Hut Toasted Subs and plenty of smoke shops, or whether it's just...

Hikers trek up a Colorado trail. (Collegian File Photo)

A safer spring fling: COVID-19 free dates for your April

Ivy Secrest April 5, 2021

Many of us crave that deep, affectionate, all-inspiring love that provides you with comfort and the feeling of being understood, but when rules of socialization changed due to the pandemic, it became...

Air plants look lovely in glass terrariums just like this one. Photo credit: Kelly Peterson

5 houseplants to spruce up your spring – no green thumb needed

Mateo Grasso April 5, 2021

Keeping house plants have myriad benefits. From purifying the air in your room to reducing stress levels to making it at least look as if you have it together, it is no wonder that houseplants are...

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