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With grocery shortages and more free time, some people are turning to gardening as both a hobby and source of fresh food. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

The one-stop shop: A tasty recipe for Trader Joe’s fans

Sierra Grimm • August 26, 2020

As we all adjust to the COVID-19-era lifestyle, many of us are also adjusting to cooking from home more often than before. It has become almost a necessity to make do with our meager cooking skills or...

Following instructions on the Center for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth facemark can be made at home from a bandana, a coffee filter, two hair ties and a pair of scissors. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Unmasking beauty: How face coverings impact your skin

Jenna Landry • August 23, 2020

As soon as the Centers for Disease Control began recommending face coverings while in public, we’ve all come to realize that a face mask is a staple in our everyday wardrobe. With the onset of school...

Following instructions on the Center for Disease Control's website, a reusable cloth facemark can be made at home from a bandana, a coffee filter, two hair ties and a pair of scissors. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Community members help students mask up for move-in

Lauryn Bolz • August 17, 2020

It is quickly becoming apparent that face masks will be an integral part of life on Colorado State University’s campus for the foreseeable future. According to the Centers for Disease Control, face...

Malama Massage and Bodywork business owner and massage therapist Gina Michelle performs her routine cleaning, in an effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure risk, between clients, July 24. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Local massage therapist provides healing for caregivers

Anna von • August 16, 2020

Following the COVID-19 pandemic and months of ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, many are experiencing increased stresses. One local Black-owned business offers a reprieve: massage. Gina Michelle...

Elijah Caucutt competes in the peach pie eating contest at the 2018 Fort Collins Peach Festival on Aug. 18.  (Collegian file photo)

5 Fort Collins food challenges to test your stomach

Scott Nies • July 21, 2020

On the Fourth of July, an incredible feat was accomplished. Winning the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contest for the 13th time and a new record of 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes, would it be ridiculous to...

LGBTQ+ community members, students, and allies holding up signs and flags follow Westboro Baptist Church protestors outside of Moby Arena as the Colorado State University volleyball team played San Diego State, Oct. 12. WBC had sent out a news release for the protest stating, “Don’t let the folly of volleyball make you forget god!” (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Intersectional activism: Remembering the roots of Pride

Lauryn Bolz • June 10, 2020

Since May 25, people of all colors have banded together around the Black community. The protests against police brutality and systemic injustice have grown to encompass all 50 states and several other...

The third annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival stock photo. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

ACT At Home keeps the community connected

Lauryn Bolz • May 3, 2020

The ACT Film Festival has established itself as a staple of springtime at Colorado State University, bringing a myriad of human rights related films to The Lyric Cinema for students and faculty to be inspired...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

5 best memes from quarantine

Ty Davis • April 29, 2020

With a lot of people at home with nothing to do, many people are spending more time on social media. With meme makers looking to entertain, so many memes have popped up that it's hard to keep track. Here...

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