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Life and Culture

Everyday Joe's Coffee House, a nonprofit in Old Town, functions as an art gallery, a coffee shop and as a church on Sundays with services at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

Little Local Gems: How Everyday Joe’s Coffee House began

Kailey Pickering March 3, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=83] High, open ceilings, light chatter and a welcoming atmosphere greet one as they walk into Everyday Joe’s Coffee House on Mason Street. Underneath the rustic string lights and...

(Graphic illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

United Women of Color makes annual hair show ‘Werk From Home’

Isaiah Dennings and Maddy Erskine March 2, 2021

Every year, United Women of Color teams up with the Black/African American Cultural Center to host a hair show beauty pageant that celebrates and showcases Black and brown hairstyles.  This annual...

(Graphic illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Taste of Philly offers authentic Philadelphia flavor from Colorado

Alexandra MacDonald March 1, 2021

In a college town like Fort Collins, it is often difficult to discern which stores are local favorites and which are bigger chains, jumping at the bit for a location in a busy city full of hungry students....

Trina Gunther is currently a resident teacher at Heruka Buddhist Center in Fort Collins. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

Heruka Buddhist Center: How do we de-stress in times of distress?

Renee Ziel February 24, 2021

In the harrowing era of COVID-19, a virus known for its accompanying breathing difficulties, it might be hard to stop and appreciate our ability to breathe at all. California-born Trina Gunther said...

Raska International Cuisine & Sauce is located at 128 Laurel St. and provides Ethiopian cuisine to the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian).

Black-owned restaurant brings rich Ethiopian flavors to FoCo

Alexandra MacDonald February 11, 2021

Black History Month presents itself as an opportunity to reflect on history and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans. Within this annual event, there is an opportunity to embrace global...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Quinoa Cowboy taco salad

Sierra Grimm February 2, 2021

We've heard of and probably consumed the regular salad, the Caesar salad and, heck, maybe even the Nicoise salad. But have you done the Quinoa Cowboy taco salad? I came up with this a while back when...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

A Moment of Mindfulness: Meditation practices

Taryn Smith January 26, 2021

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, index finger touching the tip of your thumb, hands resting on your knees, listening to the breath, letting the mind wander — this is the typical idea of meditation.  After...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Fresh year, fresh pizza

Sierra Grimm January 20, 2021

We can happily say goodbye to 2020 and warmly welcome 2021. We can also say hello to your New Year resolutions. It's the age-old "New Year, New You." We're all trying to achieve the goal of...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Holiday pumpkin cookies

Sierra Grimm November 30, 2020

The holidays are officially here with Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and the long-awaited winter break on the horizon. Before we know it, it will be the new year, 2021 — heck yes. I figured...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Scotty’s Snacks: Top 5 cheesy snacks in Fort Collins

Scott Powell November 19, 2020

It’s amazing just how many wonderful things our innate human idiocy has birthed over the years. Popsicles were discovered after 11-year-old Frank Epperson left a glass of water mixed with sugary...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Cake in a cup

Sierra Grimm November 19, 2020

Sometimes I crave a sweet treat, especially when the holidays roll around. Speaking of the holidays, they're right around the corner. COVID-19 may have put a halt on your plans, so if you are going...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

C.A.N.S. Around the Oval has successful year

Maddy Erskine November 12, 2020

  C.A.N.S. Around the Oval raised nearly $10,000 more in 2020 than the previous record year in 2018. The Colorado State University tradition, which has been around for 34 years, is an annual...

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