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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Unseasonably warm Monday

Unseasonably warm Monday

January 26, 2015

Temperatures are forecast to reach well into the 60s on Monday as sunny skies and warm westerly winds prevail. The record high temperature was set in 1932 at 68 degrees. Watch social media for an update...

Training with Kenyan marathon runners

Training with Kenyan marathon runners

January 23, 2015

As a resident of Fort Collins, I see plenty of joggers each morning. The runners of Fort Collins range from the people taking a short walk for daily exercise, to the ultra-marathoners training for their...

Save or Splurge: Beauty Blender

Save or Splurge: Beauty Blender

Celine Wolff January 22, 2015

I love finding dupes for products that are overpriced. It makes me feel like I've cheated the system. Makeup counters offer so many beautiful products that cost ridiculous amounts of money, so it makes...

Justine Derouallière spent the semester training Mona to compete in equine competitions. Photo by Dixie Crowe.

Equine sciences program promotes exchange

January 21, 2015

Most college students at some point in their undergraduate program have an opportunity to narrow their focus within their college. In fact, many students choose their university because they want to...

CSU graduate student, Chumba Limo (left), rides a mountain bike with a friend through Hell's gate National Park in Kenya.

Mountain Biking in Kenya

Eliott Foust January 21, 2015

Featuring world-class trails, grand vistas, and an assortment of challenges for riders of all skill levels, Colorado is a popular destination for all mountain bikers. The trails in Colorado are well...

Light snow expected in Fort Collins

Light snow expected in Fort Collins

January 21, 2015

Snow will fall all across Colorado on Wednesday, but the amounts will greatly vary depending upon how far north/south you go. Areas across southern Colorado, like Trinidad, could see over a foot of snow....

Africa Yoga Project

Africa Yoga Project

Eliott Foust January 20, 2015

The Africa Yoga project (AYP) is an organization that brings yoga to East Africa through leadership development, community building, and yoga instruction. The organization is targeted to the population...

Back-to-school forecast

Back-to-school forecast

January 20, 2015

Some light snow is expected early Tuesday morning. It is expected to wrap up around 6:00am. Clouds will stick around for a good portion of the day and then thicken up again after sunset. Bring a warm layer...

Things you always forget to pack

Things you always forget to pack

Celine Wolff December 29, 2014

Every time I pack for a trip, whether that be a trip home or Hawaii (JK, I'm a college student so that's not happening anytime soon) I always forget something.  I used to just run in circles around...

Weather: Last day of finals forecast

Weather: Last day of finals forecast

Austin Harley December 19, 2014

Conditions on Friday will mimic those we experienced on Thursday. Temperatures will remain in the 40s for most of the afternoon, and there should be plenty of sunshine. Bring warmer clothes along for any...

Mild weather for end of finals week

Mild weather for end of finals week

Austin Harley December 18, 2014

Did you notice the high clouds that stuck around all day on Wednesday? Well, those will return Thursday afternoon as well. Winds should be light and temperatures are forecast to be about average for this...

In defense of the "F word"

In defense of the “F word”

Madeline Gallegos December 17, 2014

Words are powerful. They can tell stories, start conflicts, and even change the world. Some are vulgar in nature, while others are warm and eloquent, with sounds as beautiful as the meanings they convey....

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