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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Get the most out of your dining hall experience

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief August 16, 2022

Moving into the dorms and starting life away from your family, your home and your own kitchen can be daunting — especially if you’re like me and are a picky eater.  You’ve probably already seen...

The Union Bar & Soda Fountain is a good place for a late breakfast to a late dinner Sept. 28, 2019. The very modern style of The Union makes it a great hangout spot that comes with a nice patio with cornhole. Located off Jefferson Street, this is a good place to meet new people.

5 date spots to try in Fort Collins this summer

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter May 2, 2022

Congratulations: The spring semester is coming to an end, and while the summer semester and summertime are approaching, it’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done with a delicious date night. Whether...

A sculpture sits in Old Town Square.

Sculpture in the Square highlights local artists

Ivy Secrest, Arts and Culture Reporter April 26, 2022

Fort Collins is home to a strong community of artists and creatives who have beautified the city in a unique and enduring fashion. Fort Collins Art Week strives to give these artists a collaborative, public...

A sign outside The Lyric advertises its weekly open mic nights June 14, 2021.

‘Watering the West’ brings water awareness to FoCo community

Noah Pasley, News Editor April 18, 2022
Two Colorado filmmakers, Mona Maser and Shari Due, are working to demystify water processes with their documentary trilogy "Watering the West." The series, which is told in three parts, is a deep dive — often literally — into the heart of water in Colorado as they explore how water is distributed and regulated throughout the state and how the storied history behind water rights has revolutionized the state, as well as much of the western United States.
(Graphic illustration by Falyn Sebastian | The Collegian)

Beer Edition: Going from cocktail to mocktail doesn’t have to be hard

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter April 13, 2022
Just because you want to take a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying the delicious drinks. Believe it or not, there are options for non-alcoholic beers. If you love beer but don’t want the beer belly, try out some of the non-alcoholic beers available in stores and at certain restaurants. 
(Graphic illustration by Ava Kerzic | The Collegian)

Beer Edition: Understanding the history of beer in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter April 12, 2022

Brewing in Fort Collins has a rich history, and the story does not begin where one might think. According to Fort Collins History Connection, the town was “dry” until 1969, meaning alcohol was not...

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