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The outside of the Music District's campus located on College Avenue between Laurel and Mulberry streets. Photo credit: Randi Mattox

The Music District celebrates a year of community building at Surround Sound Bash

Mack Beaulieu October 2, 2017

After one year of cultivating the artistic community in Fort Collins, The Music District had a reason to celebrate.   The Surround Sound Bash was held this past Saturday. Held on the four-building...

CSU students explain how to be vegan in college

CSU students explain how to be vegan in college

Gracie Ludens October 2, 2017

Usually the subject of memes and mean-spirited jokes, veganism is often under attack. However, for two Colorado State University students, college presented the perfect setting to learn about veganism...

Tim Sanchez plays the drums during the Jazz Ensemble performed in the Griffin Concert Hall of the UCA in Fort Collins, Colo. Nov. 17, 2016. Photo by Nathan Kaplan.

What’s up, Fort Collins: Post Paradise concert, celebration of Commission on Women and Gender Equity

Ashley Potts October 2, 2017

Monday, Oct. 2: The second Dialogues Around Differences event, “Reframing Perspectives of Immigrants and Refugees,” will take place in Room 312 in the LSC from noon until 2 p.m. This panel discussion...

CSU Lutheran Campus Ministries adapt to political climate

CSU Lutheran Campus Ministries adapt to political climate

Emma Turner October 2, 2017
Lutheran Campus Ministries at CSU, otherwise known as LuMin, is a student organization which aims to connect students of faith with each other and with the community. LuMin belongs to the Rocky Mountain synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America or ELCA. A synod is a smaller functioning region of the ELCA which acts as a sort of national body for the church. There are seven total campus ministries in the Rocky Mountain synod.
Matilda the corgi wears sunglasses to the 3rd annual Tour De Corgi. (Miranda Moses | Collegian)

The cutest corgis to strut at Tour de Corgi

Miranda Moses October 2, 2017

Video by Zach Bermejo This Saturday, one of the most magical events to grace Fort Collins commenced for its third year. Hundreds of little fuzzy dog loafs dressed in assorted tiny costumes strutted...

Penny the Corgi, dressed as a piece of sushi, smiles for the camera during the 3rd Annual Tour de Corgi at Civic Center Park on Saturday. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Costumed corgis parade through Fort Collins

Miranda Moses October 1, 2017

[new_royalslider id="640"] Corgis of all shapes, sizes, colors and mixes flooded into Civic Center Park donning various costumes, barking at one another in excitement. Costumes included a hairy mermaid,...

Jennifer Lawrence in the film, "Mother!" (Niko Tavernise/Paramount Pictures)

CSU reacts: Is the movie “Mother!” artsy or just weird?

Nate Day September 28, 2017

Every once in a while, a movie comes to fruition and causes a stir at the theater. Sometimes, it’s a big blockbuster like “Avatar” that becomes the highest grossing film of all time, and other...

Momo Lolo's is a simple cafe that is a great place for students to study. Photo credit: Casey Martinez

Momo Lolo’s Coffee House provides cozy study space

Nick Botkin September 28, 2017

For Colin Gerety, Momo Lolo's Coffee House offers a simple purpose. "It is intended to be a space for people to gather," Gerety said. Gerety opened Momo Lolo's in 2010 after years of working in...

Fort Collins’ fluffiest festival is almost here

Fort Collins’ fluffiest festival is almost here

Henry Netherland September 28, 2017

Corgi lovers rejoice. Fort Collins’ third-annual Tour de Corgi is coming soon. On Saturday Sept. 30, all of Fort Collins’ favorite furry friends, and humans, will gather at Civic Center Park...

Stephanie Magnuson, Thomas Magnuson, Logan Magnuson pictured with their dogs, Mason, Holly and Bruno in Old Town Fort Collins. Photo credit: Jacob Stewart

Mountains, parking and beer: The best and worst things about FoCo

Nick Botkin September 27, 2017

When people think of Fort Collins, they might think of Colorado State University or the famed beer scene. They might think of biking. With a long history, the city is experiencing rapid growth...

Vacuum sealed water bottles keeping cold drinks cold and hot beverages hot. The Hydro Flask Company began in 2009 and has seen exponential growth since. The company has continued to strive in innovation to bring the best insulation technology to the market. (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian)

CSU reacts: Are Hydro Flasks worth the hype?

Mareena Winchell September 27, 2017
Hydro flask are sweeping the CSU community, what are your personal thoughts on them?
New Nap Pod located in the Refection Room of the CSU Health Center. (Megan Daly | Collegian)

Health and Medical Center’s futuristic relaxation pod helps shed stress

Matt Smith September 26, 2017

We're in college; we take naps.  The New York Times did the math: At Virginia's James Madison University, students take a total estimated 6,400 naps per semester. Campuses from Wesleyan to the University...

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