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A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.

Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

Fort Collins' Mugs Old Town became a location for those wanting an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art and connections Feb. 14. Mugs offered a space for those who didn’t have...

Person places a book called "Groovy Joe" down on a stack of books.

FoCo Book Fest kicks off celebration of literature, reading

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Since 2016, Poudre Libraries and local businesses have come together to host the Fort Collins Book Fest. Book Fest brings together community members of all ages to celebrate literature and literary arts....

Image of a white building with black text that says "The Neighbor."

The Neighbor coffee shop combines old traditions with new experiences

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Sitting in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Neighbor strives for neighborly hospitality, allowing each customer to find diverse, welcoming experiences in an elevated, versatile space. Replacing...

Week of Love events invite community to celebrate platonic, romantic love

Week of Love events invite community to celebrate platonic, romantic love

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor February 10, 2025

Love is in the air at Colorado State University this week as Valentine’s Day approaches. Even though the holiday isn’t until Feb. 14, the Pride Resource Center and the Survivor Advocacy and Feminist...

8 Celestial Seasonings herbal teas to try this winter

8 Celestial Seasonings herbal teas to try this winter

Aubree Miller, News Editor February 6, 2025

Most people are either coffee or tea fans, and most tea enthusiasts are probably familiar with Celestial Seasonings. Most well known for its original Sleepytime tea — complete with mascot Sleepytime...

APACC celebrates Lunar New Year with food, explores different Asian traditions

APACC celebrates Lunar New Year with food, explores different Asian traditions

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter February 5, 2025

The Colorado State University Asian Pacific American Cultural Center held a Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 29 in the Lory Student Center. The holiday is a festivity based on lunisolar calendars derived...

CAM the Ram wears a birthday hat during his party at the Colorado State University Student Rec Center Feb. 1. The event was organized by CSU's Alumni Association.

Ram Revelry: Community celebrates CAM the Ram with birthday festivities 

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 3, 2025

Colorado State University’s beloved mascot, CAM the Ram, turned 3 years old Saturday, Feb. 1. His birthday party was held at the Student Rec Center. The event, which drew in a crowd of students,...

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Intramural leagues cultivate unique community building among students

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter January 30, 2025

With over 36,000 participants annually, intramural sports at Colorado State University provide students with an opportunity to find community, engage in healthy activity and, for participants in tube water...

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor January 29, 2025

Another year brings another cold winter here in Fort Collins. Some students may be accustomed to the area, while others may be experiencing their first snowy winter. Regardless of the circumstance,...

A table with celebratory items and party poppers make up the display that provides information and context for understanding the origins of cultural New Year's traditions Jan. 24. This is one display at Ringing in the New: New Year Traditions Around the World, an exhibit at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in Fort Collins.

Global Village Museum honors international New Year’s traditions

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 27, 2025

An array of customs commences as the world rings in the New Year. From front door rituals to champagne glasses, each culture has unique traditions, but all hold the similar idea of a fresh start. The...

A woman stands at a podium and delivers a speech while five people stand behind her

CSU honors Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service, reflection

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Colorado State University held an event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 20. The celebration blended reflection, service and community engagement. The event, which attracted students,...

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CSU archives preserve rise, fall of on-campus clubs

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Colorado State University has over 500 registered student organizations. Over the past many years, there have been plenty of additions, some of which no longer exist. A dive into the CSU archives can reveal...

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