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Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

The Collegian reviews: Fort Collins’ hidden BBQ gem, JoJo’s

Kadyn Thorpe November 12, 2020

West Campus is no stranger to the food scene, with a vast array of restaurants and takeout joints that cater to college students. JoJo's Colorado BBQ and Sandwiches, a new barbecue restaurant located...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Scotty’s Snacks: Top 5 pies to try in Fort Collins

Scott Powell November 11, 2020

There is nothing more comforting on a chilly fall day than a nice slice of warm pie — except perhaps for doing a belly-flop into a king-sized bed made of cotton candy clouds. Unfortunately, that method...

Wellmart CBD located off of Mason near Alleycat Coffee House Nov. 8. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

The new calm, cool and collected CBD shop

Greta Nelson-Bechtold November 9, 2020

We all need some relaxation during these stressful times, whether from school, work or everyday life. Luckily, Wellmart, a new CBD shop on the northeast corner of the Colorado State University campus,...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Gluten-free pumpkin spice bread

Sierra Grimm November 5, 2020

Bread — we all love to consume it. Personally, I have a guilty pleasure for bread but recently had to switch over to the gluten-free lifestyle, which meant getting creative for my fix. Pumpkin bread...

Competitors run towards the second checkpoint of the Operation Bear Hug obstacle course 5K run on Sunday morning at Colorado State University.  (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The race must go on for Fort Collins athletes

Kailey Pickering November 2, 2020

The muscles in their legs are on fire with exhaustion, their lungs burning as they take in gulps of air and, as the finish line appears on the horizon, they pour everything they have into closing the distance....

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers

Sierra Grimm October 28, 2020

"This is Halloween, this is Halloween, pumpkins scream in the dead of night." You know the song. It’s a classic from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and when this time of year rolls...

Shelves of Halloween costumes on display. During Halloween there are many costume options that are not offensive. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Halloween costumes create memories, express creativity

Kailey Pickering October 27, 2020

On a day when many dress up in fun and extraordinary costumes, countless people hold memories of trick-or-treating with friends, receiving an assortment of candies and experiencing Halloween parties. For...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Scotty’s Snacks: Top 5 Sandwiches in Fort Collins

Scott Powell October 26, 2020

Nothing dampens the joy of eating quite like silverware. It’s the most useless invention ever created. With the rare exceptions of Toothless the dragon and my great aunt Marge, most of us already have...

The crowd for the Heck House event at the Downtown Artery Oct. 24. The bands King Crawdad, Los Toms, Dry Ice, and TrashFest performed to an energized audience. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Current, future impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado music scene

Ty Davis October 21, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has affected nearly all industries in one form or another, but live music stands out among others due to its dependency on drawing large crowds. According to...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Fall Pumpkin Chili

Sierra Grimm October 21, 2020

Hello fall, we are warmly welcoming you in this season, as this year has been nonstop crazy for us all. Nothing like a good bowl of homemade chili to make you feel better, am I right? To twist things up,...

(Photo courtesy of Xiuhtezcatl)

Love transcends human-made borders in Xiuhtezcatl’s “El Cielo”

Maddy Erskine October 18, 2020

It’s not often that you hear about a young rapper who has spoken at the United Nations and sued the United States government. At only 20 years old, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has made a name for himself as...

16-year-old Fort Collins resident Nora Baker with her skateboard at Northside DIY - Aztlan Skatepark Oct. 9. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Nora Baker, Name in Blood’s first female skateboarder

Jenna Landry October 15, 2020

Nora Baker first stepped on a skateboard when she was just 5 years old. Now going on 17 in December, Baker has made strides in the Fort Collins skateboarding community. Most recently, on Oct. 1, she became...

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