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Environmentally minded students gather for community cleanup

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

After congregating in the dirt-packed parking lot of Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, students involved with the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the Student Sustainability Center and the...

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New food truck Wild Brats serves specialty bratwurst combinations

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

A bratwurst food truck adds a delicious, unique flair to the local street food scene. The most recent addition brings authentic German bratwurst to Fort Collins' hungry crowd. Wild Brats, a mobile...

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Ballot Issue 4A passes, granting $49 million to Poudre School District

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

The majority of voters in the Poudre School District voted yea on Ballot Issue 4A in the 2024 general election, passing a mill levy increase for the Poudre School District. The mill levy will grant...

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Prospect Plaza remodeling raises concerns over displacement, affordability

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

It is no secret that the cost of living in Colorado is high. Housing costs in particular are 20% higher than the national average. Taking this into consideration, affordable housing options in Fort Collins...

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Rep. Neguse presents federal funding for CSU Drone Center, firefighting efforts

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 30, 2024

Prominent members of the Colorado State University and Larimer County communities braved the weather to convene at Christman Airfield Tuesday Oct. 29 to officially receive a $500,000 check from the United...

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Proposed same-sex marriage amendment spurs conversations on equality

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 18, 2024

Gay marriage was federally legalized in the United States June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, but the debate around same-sex...

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Local candidates debate education policy at Liberty Common School forum

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 6, 2024

Liberty Common School, a charter school in Fort Collins, hosted a student-led forum Oct. 3, providing a platform for candidates running for the Colorado State House of Representatives and Senate to discuss...

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Bus Rapid Transit project seeks to modernize West Elizabeth corridor

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

For students and Fort Collins residents who frequent the West Elizabeth corridor, which stems from Colorado State University's main campus and extends toward Horsetooth Reservoir, changes are on the horizon. Transfort...

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County, city officials discuss voting, student engagement

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter September 29, 2024

Colorado State University and City of Fort Collins representatives visited the Lory Student Center Sept. 25 to speak with interested students and faculty about getting involved in the electoral process...

Breaking news: Pearl Fire reported northwest of Fort Collins, crews dispatched

Breaking news: Pearl Fire reported northwest of Fort Collins, crews dispatched

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. Update: Sept. 18 Larimer County Sheriff's Office officials confirmed Sept. 17 that hand...

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Breaking news: Trial vacated for protesters at city council meeting

Aubree Miller, News Editor September 4, 2024

Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. The upcoming trial for three Fort Collins residents who glued their hands to the city council chamber...

The first Planet Fitness in Fort Collins held its grand opening Aug. 14. The brand new Planet Fitness is located at 126 W. Troutman Parkway. A classic membership starts at $15 per month.

Planet Fitness opens 1st location in Fort Collins

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Joining several gyms in Northern Colorado, the first Planet Fitness in Fort Collins opened during the summer — and it is more than just a place to work out. Planet Fitness brands itself as a judgment-free...

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