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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Fort Collins Museum of Art hosts valentines benefit for Northern Colorado AIDS Project

February 18, 2017

The Fort Collins Museum of Art hosted a Valentine’s Day Benefit for the Northern Colorado AIDS Project in coordination with the exhibit “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate” on Feb. 17...

Picador Modern Classics cover of Shusaku Endo's "Silence." Photo credit: Megan Hanner

Shusaku Endo’s novel ‘Silence’ is not for the weak-willed

Megan Hanner February 17, 2017

In December of last year, the film adaptation of “Silence” by the famed Japanese author Shusaku Endo hit the big screen. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the big-budget film brought the novel to...

Chef Brian Shaner sits in a booth at Nick's Italian. Photo credit: Max Sundberg

From Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen to Fort Collins: Local chef has impressive cooking career

Max Sundberg February 16, 2017

Chef Brian Shaner set his long and fruitful cooking career in motion with just a little white lie. “I told a chef at a restaurant up there that I knew how to cook, which I really didn’t,” Shaner...

Alleycat on College and Laurel (Anna Nixon | Collegian) Photo credit: Anna Nixon

Fort Collins’ best chai tea lattes

February 16, 2017
Look no further for your next cup of chai.
(Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

How to be a good audience member at UCA performances

Mckenzie Moore February 16, 2017

As a reporter who frequently covers the University Center for the Arts and a classical musician of over a decade, I have conducted and attended my fair share of performances. Whenever I am watching a...

Sophomore Ben Amerman is a wildlife biology major interested in animal rehabilitation and reintroduction in the future. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

CSU wildlife biology student weighs in on Trump’s environmental policy

February 15, 2017

In Colorado summer seems to begin in February but winter does not seem to end until June. These radical weather swings may be the result of a bigger problem. The student body, as well as many Americans,...

Two students in the muay thai class practice drilling a combo. Photo courtesy of Campus Recreation. Photo credit: Campus Recreation

Martial arts classes at the CSU rec center offer more than just a workout

February 15, 2017
You don't have to become next big thing in the UFC to start studying a martial art (but that's totally cool if that's your goal).
'Pastrix': the honest self reflection of an unconventional Lutheran pastor

‘Pastrix’: the honest self reflection of an unconventional Lutheran pastor

February 15, 2017

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy” -Matthew 5:7. Nadia Bolz-Weber’s spiritual connections and words bring great emotion to the hearts of the deeply religious, and...

Chatting with Chapman: The myth of the friendzone

Chatting with Chapman: The myth of the friendzone

Chapman W. February 14, 2017
With Valentine's Day upon us, it's time to talk about the friendzone.
How to treat yourself on Valentine's Day

How to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day

Alaysha Powell February 14, 2017

Valentine's Day, some love it some hate it. The idea of spending one day to show someone your love and affection is an age-old cliche that has been exhausted. It does not really matter what your preference...

The login screen for the Hater app. Photo credit: Zach Bermejo

New dating app brings people together based on what they hate

February 14, 2017
What started out as a comedy sketch is now a real dating app. Hater believes you can find love through spreading your hate.
CSU student explains Islamic faith

CSU student explains Islamic faith

Cory Bertelsen February 14, 2017

    With the words and actions of many Americans that followed President Trump's travel ban, it is evident that our society often misunderstands what it means to practice the Islamic faith. Muhammad...

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