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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Players in the Super Smash Brothers club, bring different versions of the long running game series. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

‘Smash Bros.’ club brings friendly competition to old school game lovers

Graham Shapley September 12, 2018
Northern Colorado residents have been duking it out with peers for years, but not in the ways you may think. This modern-day Fight Club would seem horrifying if it weren’t for one thing: the violence is all virtual.
Music performance major, Miranda Deblauwe reads her horoscope outs of The Rooster magazine on Wednesday, August 29. (Photo illustration by Natalie Dyer|Collegian)

Fort Collins astrologist offers insight to star signs and their flaws

Elena Waldman September 11, 2018

For years, significant character flaws were mistakenly attributed to a lack of parental discipline, poor genetics or an inflated ego. Though this may be true according to 'science', someone's astrological...

Some view the media and science as inherently opposed, but the two institutions need each other and need to work on improving their relationship. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

MISSion Innovation empowers women to pursue STEM

Julia Trowbridge September 10, 2018

Women studying science, math, engineering and technology are on a mission to empower young women and girls to pursue the same path. On Sept 22-23 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Pretty Brainy will be hosting...

Afroman takes a hit from his blunt while he performs at the Joint’s Cannabis Carnival on Sept. 9. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Afroman smokes up at 6th annual Cannabis Culture Carnival

Henry Netherland September 10, 2018

It was nothing but fun and 420 at the Cannabis Culture Carnival this past Sunday. The Joint Smoke Shop hosted their annual carnival to celebrate six years of business with several food trucks, marijuana-themed...

One of many red trucks is displayed in an outside seating area at Red Truck Beer Company. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Canada-based beer company offers unique brewing style to Fort Collins

Deja Calloway September 10, 2018

A mob of red trucks and a 50-foot water tower greets guests at the Red Truck Beer Company newly-opened in Fort Collins.  Located at 1020 Lincoln Ave., Red Truck Beer Company offers creatively-brewed...

Sun Ray Natural offers many organic and farm fresh items. They sell herbs, spices, herbal tea, eggs, meats and veggies. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Walnut Creek kicks off new season with Fall Artisan Merchant Market

Elena Waldman September 9, 2018

Folks can put down their iced coffees and pick up a pumpkin spice latte—the new season has officially fallen upon us.  The Fall Artisan Merchant Market, held by Merchant Markets at Walnut Creek, started...

B/AACC's Real Talk opens conversations around diversity at CSU

B/AACC’s Real Talk opens conversations around diversity at CSU

Isabelle Rayburn September 5, 2018

The Black/African American Cultural Center's Real Talk provides a platform for students to talk about the reality of cultural and personal identity in a modern and divided world. The B/AACC is...

A bowl of fresh carbonara, topped with spinach, onions, and mushrooms. (Audrey Weiss | Collegian)

Cooking Carbonara: It’s easier and cheaper than you think

Audrey Weiss September 5, 2018

There’s only one thing I love more than food: saving money. While splurging on a nice meal here and there is good for the soul, imagine a world where mom’s spaghetti or dad’s tamales were right at...

Abram Aleo and Travis Gillan pose in front of their mural. This was the Denver-based pair's first collaboration project. (Laurel Bolz | Collegian)

Fort Collins Mural Project brings color and culture to Old Town

Lauryn Bolz September 4, 2018

Golden goddesses, friendly animals, and abstract patterns are gracing and transforming the streets of Old Town. The Fort Collins Mural Project is challenging the perceptions of visitors and residents...

Ali Rose poses outside her pop-up shop. The van allows her to set up shop in multiple places around Fort Collins. (Lauryn Boltz | Collegian)

Unique mobile boutique rides into Fort Collins

Lauryn Bolz August 29, 2018

With all the boutiques in Fort Collins, there is one that stands out for its unique location, or rather, locations. Wild Rose & Co started out as a small idea and has quickly become a staple of the...

Greg Guler the artist behind Phineas and Ferb, Lilo and Stich smiles while sitting at his booth.  (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Fort Collins Comic Con unites the community with a weekend of local cosplay and fandom

Deja Calloway August 28, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlCtDrF-fTI Tonight on CTV, your favorite Entertainment Anchor Justin Rios gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Fort Comic-Con, mourns the passing of The Big Bang theory,...

The cozy reading nook at Indigo Rose. There is never a lack of reading material. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

5 funky places to help uncover quirks of Old Town

Lauryn Bolz August 27, 2018
Old Town Fort Collins has become a hub for arts and entertainment. Here are some of the best places in town to rein in your creative side, whether you’re picking up a new book or having a night out on the town.
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