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Snack Attack is a new Fort Collins restaurant with an emphasis on local ingredients. Photo credit: Nate Day

Snack Attack offers locally-sourced food, comfortable atmosphere

Nate Day August 22, 2017

Restaurant: Snack Attack Location: 120 W. Stuart Street Website: snackattackit.com Fort Collins is a city known for its locality; beers are brewed here, bikes are built here and Colorado pride is...

The new on-campus stadium recently had turf installed and is expected to open in time for the 2017 season on August 26, against Oregon State. (Photo Courtesy of CSU Athletics)

CSU to host concerts before each football game

Sarah Ehrlich August 22, 2017

To celebrate the new Colorado State football stadium, the University will host Stadium Sessions, a series of pre-game concerts happening all season long. Over 30 bands, many being from Colorado,...

Collegian file photo

Painting the ‘A’ keeps a nearly century-old tradition alive

Maddie Wright August 21, 2017

The "A" was first painted on December 4, 1923 With the sun beating down, volunteers hiked up one of the most recognizable Fort Collins landmarks to paint the Aggie “A.” Located west of...

Dogs from all around Fort Collins gather at City Park Pool to participate in the Pooch Plunge. Photo credit: Miranda Moses

Don’t miss events this week: August 21-27

Ashley Potts August 21, 2017

It's the first week back at class, and there is a lot happening around town and on campus. Here are some of the events you don't want to miss:  Monday, August 21 Free classes at the Rec Center: The...

New Belgium bartender Ariel Starkweather pours a glass of Old Aggie at New Belgium Brewery on July 1, 2017 during the launch party. (Erin Douglas | Collegian)

6 things you missed over the summer

Nate Day August 21, 2017

Now that school is back in full swing, campus and Fort Collins is once again flooded with students. Believe it or not, CSU and Fort Collins both continue to exist over the summer, and there's still news...

Casual face of a punk singer: Nathaniel Valdez of punk band In the Whale performs in the heart of Old Town.

Photo story: NewWestFest brings 3 days of entertainment to FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich August 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="615"] Collegian reporter Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @SarahEhrlich96. 

Mackenzie Gault, a classically trained violist and vocalist Brer Rabbit jam out.

Flobots puts on a timely performance at NewWestFest

Mack Beaulieu August 14, 2017
Always political, Flobots used the stage to speak of unity one day after Charlottesville
Michael Kirkpatrick and The Honey Rider Band were one of Friday's opening acts.

Leftover Salmon kicks off NewWestFest with energetic set

Alec Erickson August 12, 2017

“I want to see Fort Collins get carried away," said Leftover Salmon to the large crowd in Old Town. Leftover Salmon is the headlining band who performed Friday night at the most anticipated festival...

Macklemore takes the IM fields by musical storm Friday for the ASAP fall concert.

5 up-and-coming bands performing at NewWestFest

Sarah Ehrlich August 10, 2017

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest: August 11, 12, 13 -80+ Colorado based bands -250+ art and food vendors What better way to end summer than with a music festival? Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest...

A crowd gathers for a first look at the new on-campus stadium during an open house. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Fans gather to finally see what the new stadium is all about

August 5, 2017
CSU Athletics hosted an open house at the stadium on Saturday morning.
A painted piano sits by tnew wehe Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, organized by 'Pianos About Town' with the Art in Public Places program (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Art in Public Places Program decorates the city, supports local artistry

Julia Trowbridge August 1, 2017

Art in Public PlacesEstablished in 1995Location of art: Throughout the entire city of Fort CollinsCurrent Projects: Scupltures on Oak Street and Remington Street parking lotAs you walk through Fort Collins,...

Roxie, 7 years, waits patiently for her owners to finish dinner tied to the patio at Blue Agave Grill. Photo: Mikaela Rodenbaugh | Collegian Photo credit: Mikaela Rodenbaugh

A guide to dog-friendly businesses in Fort Collins

Mikaela Rodenbaugh July 31, 2017
Struggling to decide between hanging out with human's best friend or getting out of the house? Fear not, there are plenty of places to bring your dog along in FoCo.
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