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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Dealing in the dorms: Student reflects on experience drug dealing

Dealing in the dorms: Student reflects on experience drug dealing

Henry Netherland November 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Some subjects who are quoted in this article will remain anonymous due to the illegality of their actions described in the article.  It's late at night. You're walking home, and a man...

CSU Snowboarder shows off his jacket | Courtesy of Sarah Estill

CSU Snowboard Team creates friendship on and off the mountain

Mack Beaulieu November 27, 2017

The snow season is approaching in Colorado and the Colorado State University Snowboard Team is gearing up to shred. Recognized as a collegiate sport club for over a decade, The CSU Snowboard Team has...

Old Town's Poudre River Public Library on Olive street has many genres including a large selection of non-fictional books available to the Fort Collins community.

English faculty reads poetry at CSU’s 2017 Writer’s Harvest

Nick Botkin November 17, 2017

  Writing and harvest are seemingly unrelated terms. But the Colorado State University Creative Writing Series 2017 Writer's Harvest  was a veritable feast for writers and community. On Thursday...

How to celebrate a turkeyless Turkey Day, other Thanksgiving recipes for dietary restrictions

How to celebrate a turkeyless Turkey Day, other Thanksgiving recipes for dietary restrictions

Maddie Wright November 16, 2017
In a greeting card thanksgiving picture, a family is sat gathered around a table of food with the main attraction of it all being the Turkey that a parent is beginning to carve. Being someone with dietary restrictions opens this up to some road bumps.
Fort Collins Rescue Mission (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU students suggest Black Friday alternatives

Nick Botkin November 16, 2017

Black Friday might be a boon for some. It might translate to better, effective deals on any number of goodies. "I think it is good because people need to buy goods for their loved ones," said Alex...

Dark holiday fare such as "Bad Santa" provide an enjoyable experience for the holiday cynic

`Tis the season: A cynic’s guide to possibly enjoying the holidays

Nick Botkin November 15, 2017

The holidays might put you in a bad mood. In an era saturated with commercialism and politicization, it is easy to think of giving and goodwill as myths. Thankfully, there are ways to stay cynical,...

Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Gallery exhibit showcases Semester at Sea photography

Julia Trowbridge November 14, 2017

When walking through the basement of the Lory Student Center, students can get a glimpse of Asia and Africa courtesy of a Semester at Sea photography class. The gallery, titled "Culture through the...

The lobby of the Lyric is a spcious area complete with two food and drink bars, plenty of seating and of course pinball and art. The employees of the . lyric hope they can turn their business into a place to be for more than just a movie.
 (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

What’s up, Fort Collins: Nov. 13-19

Ashley Potts November 13, 2017
Events happening in and around Fort Collins during the week of November 13-19.
Mohammed York performs in the fourth frame of "Ricochet," a dance piece choreographed by CSU Dance Instructor Matthew Harvey. "Ricochet" was the final piece performed during the Fall Dance Concert at the UCA on Nov. 9. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Photo gallery: CSU dancers grace University Center for the Arts stage during Fall Dance Concert

Ashley Potts November 11, 2017

[new_royalslider id="672"] Student dancers graced the stage at the University Dance Theatre over the weekend for the Fall Dance Concert. The performance consisted of more traditional pieces as well as...

The Aloha Coffee and Grill located on College Avenue features authentic Hawaiian cuisine like these sweet and chewy Coconut Butter Mochi. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Aloha Coffee and Grill in Fort Collins wants you to feel like family

Ty Davis November 9, 2017

When you walk into Aloha Coffee and Grill loud reggae and tropical music are constantly playing over the speakers. Surfing is perpetually on the TV and the whole restaurant is bathed in bright yellow...

Growlers with cinnamon roles in front of them. (Photo courtesy of Silver Grill Cafe)

Odell Brewery collaborates with Silver Grill for local holiday tradition

Mack Beaulieu November 9, 2017

Every year, Odell Brewing Company and the Silver Grill Cafe collaborates to make a cinnamon bun inspired brown ale called CinnsationAle. The beer has become a sweet local tradition.  Silver Grill...

Students gather on the plaza during the "To Immigrants With Love" event hosted by Dreamers United. February 8, 2017 (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU students discuss campus community

Nick Botkin November 9, 2017

Community. It might evoke a sense of shared purpose. It might conjure images of camaraderie or something else entirely. Colorado State University students have their own takes on what community...

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