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An array of knitting and yarn. (Courtesy pixabay)

CSU Knit and Crochet club strings together a community around yarn crafts

Maddie Wright September 15, 2017
The new CSU Knit and Crochet club will bring together a community of people over one shared love for yarn crafts.
Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Sarah Ehrlich September 14, 2017

What better way to end a summer full of beer and music festivals than with beer and a music festival? Fortoberfest will end the summer music festival season German style this Saturday. This free music...

A stack of books.

6 books to read this fall

Nick Botkin September 14, 2017

Fall is a good time to pick up a new book. Here are books recommended by Colorado State University students.    1."The Curious Case of The Dog In The Nighttime" Author: Mark Haddon Haddon's...

Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Emma Turner September 13, 2017
John Seesholtz and a small student-ensemble sang South African music at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Tuesday night. The music was a mixture of praise and protest songs from the Zulu culture. Each piece was related in someway to the art which surrounded the audience. The performance left the room in a state of inspiration and rejoicing.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte, coming in at a whopping 380 calories. Courtesy of hirotomo via Flickr.

Pumpkin spice latte season breezes into Fort Collins

Zach Bermejo September 13, 2017

Video by Zach Bermejo Winter may be coming, but not before the pumpkin spice latte season. The autumnal beverage made its official return at Starbucks locations on Sept. 5. Its comeback is met...

People enjoy the outside atmosphere at Zwei Brewery on Sept. 9, 2017. (Mack Beaulieu | Collegian)

Zwei Brewery offers a relaxed atmosphere for the mature college student

Mack Beaulieu September 12, 2017

Zwei Brewery's name is not as noticeable as New Belgium or Odell's, but it could be earning a place at the top of beer enthusiast's lists.  Specializing in German beers, the brewery has a welcoming...

The Fort Collins community gathers to enjoy FORToberfest. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

What’s up, Fort Collins: Popular events happening Sept. 11-16

Ashley Potts September 11, 2017

From the last festival of the season, FORTtoberfest, to concerts from different genres, this week presents the community with plenty of popular events to attend.  Monday, Sept. 11: The School...

How can one not help but salviate to the sight of this cool, refreshing New Belgium beer? Fort Collins residents and the like will take over the streets this Saturday to drink good beer and show their excentric side during the annual Tour de Fat.

Road 34’s Dollar Beer Thursdays promote community, laid back vibes

Nick Botkin September 7, 2017

Road 34's Dollar Beer Thursdays are about more than simply having a cheap drink. They are about good times, community and friendship. Road 34's owner, Schuyler Gantert, places a high premium on community,...

Best-selling author Stephen M.R. Covey speaks to a full lecture hall of Colorado State business students during the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Leadership Symposium on Business Ethics in Clark A101 Friday afternoon. Covey spoke on ethical issues and the importance of trust in business.

CSU reacts: The best buildings on campus

Miranda Moses September 6, 2017

Colorado Sate University has an absolutely phenomenal campus. From the breathtaking view of the foothills from the luscious green IM Fields, to the tall billowing trees of The Oval, to the bustling plaza...

Puppies are usually a great pairing with beer. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Beginner’s guide to beer in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich September 6, 2017

There are 13.4 breweries per 100,000 people in Fort Collins Have you ever found yourself sitting at the bar with friends, staring blankly at the drink menu? You are not sure what the difference...

The Gold Leaf Collective interior. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

The Gold Leaf Collective offers first fully vegan menu in Fort Collins

Maddie Wright September 6, 2017

Location: 120 W Laurel St Hours: Sunday- 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday- closed, Tuesday-Wednesday- 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Thursday-Saturday- 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.  Locally-sourced, plant-based and sustainability-focused...

Alex Claiborn and Ethan Ganster, both 14, biking at Spring Park on the relaxed Labor Day holiday on Monday 7th.

Student Sustainability Center to host bike tour of CSU campus

Casey Setash September 5, 2017

When: Thursday Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. Where: Meet at Laurel Village, post-ride beers at The Colorado Room More info: facebook.com/events/263997207442699/?ti=as Move over, Tour de Fat, there is a new cycling...

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