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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Life and Culture

Junior Anthropology major Alyssa Axe talks about some of the major successes she has had this semester with meeting some of the goals she has set for herself in being able to achieve in her classes. She also discussed the difficulty of upper level classes and some of the adjustments that have to be made to accommodate balancing these challenging classes with maintaining a healthy schedule. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

CSU students talk fall semester triumphs, weaknesses

Nick Botkin November 30, 2017

The end is near for Colorado State University students. The end of the semester, that is. For many students, the end of the semester is replete with finals and papers. However, it is also a time...

Besides waking you up in the morning, coffee has many health benefits,
 no matter how you take it. Pictured here, a "honey buzz latte" from Alley Cat Cafe with a design in the steamed milk. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Beginner’s guide to coffee in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich November 30, 2017

For some people, particularly college students, coffee is considered its own food group. Coffee, like beer or wine, is great to share among friends and has been developed into a variety of roasts and...

How to take advantage of Groupons in Fort Collins

How to take advantage of Groupons in Fort Collins

Casey Setash November 29, 2017

College is expensive, but having fun doesn’t have to be.  Groupons are online coupons that allow people to get the most out of their city on the cheap while also discovering new places to eat,...

The Pearsnickity martini will give you a fruity take on classic Christmas flavors. (photo courtesy of Lauren Mihalko)

Best holiday themed drinks in Fort Collins

Sarah Ehrlich November 29, 2017

A good tasting drink tends to help with the bite that colder weather brings to Colorado.   Fort Collins has a thriving food and drink culture filled with people who like to push the boundaries and end...

Ginger and Baker is a new bakery in Fort Collins located at 359 Linden Street. In addition to the bakery, the building houses a market, café, and teaching kitchen. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Ginger and Baker adds homely vibe to Fort Collins

Ty Davis November 28, 2017

If you  travel north on Linden Street in Old Town, you will see a startling juxtaposition between sleek contemporary and American farmhouse. At first glance, you may assume these are two separate...

Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird" strongly addresses themes of class division and belonging. (Photo courtesy of A24 Films)

Lyric Movie Review: ‘Lady Bird’ is fueled by themes of class, belonging

Nick Botkin November 28, 2017

A protagonist lives on the wrong side of tracks. Sound familiar? You might be inclined to run from the impending cliché train. Not so fast. In Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird," the tracks serve as a...

A CSU-partnered study on the Colorado cannabis industry found that nearly half of the workers in the industry received little to no health and safety training. (Jamie Rankin | Collegian) Photo credit: Jamie Rankin

CSU reacts: Does smoking weed help you study?

Nick Botkin November 28, 2017

  Can you puff the magic dragon and study at the same time?  In spite of increasing support for legalization, smoking marijuana is still a source of societal polarization. Some sources...

Oak Street Plaza illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

CSU reacts: What do the holidays mean to you?

Nick Botkin November 28, 2017

Holidays hold their own unique meanings for people. For some, they may evoke time-honored rituals and cheer. For others, they are wellsprings of darkness. Others fall somewhere in between. Colorado...

The Global Village Museum, located at 200 W Mountain Ave, opened in March of 2010 as a way to connect Northern Colorado globally through folk art, fine arts and artifacts from around the world. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and features 4 exhibits and a museum shop. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Global Village Museum of Art and Culture celebrates community

Zoë Jennings November 28, 2017

The Global Village Museum of Art and Culture has been home to artifacts such as a four foot Jade boat from China, a Mongolian yurt replica, a collection of Ethiopian umbrellas and a peace mandala crafted...

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Clary Jacobs/ Colorado State University Marching Band

CSU Marching Band to lead annual 9News Parade of Lights

Yvette Redwood November 27, 2017

The turkey is away and the holiday cheer is here.  The Colorado State University Marching Band will return to the streets of Denver to lead the 43rd annual 9News Parade of Lights. The parade will...

Oliver Mueller from Slow Caves at the third show of the Summer Lagoon Concert Series. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

What’s Up Fort Collins: Nov. 27–Dec 3

Ashley Potts November 27, 2017
Events happening in and around Fort Collins during the week of November 26 through December 3.
image courtesy of Jill Wellington via Pixaby

10 best original Christmas songs

Nate Day November 27, 2017

It is officially that time of year; the time in which those of us who have been holding out against all things Christmas have no choice but to surrender and accept that the season is upon us. No one can...

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