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Forecast: Sunny and hot again

Forecast: Sunny and hot again

Austin Harley September 26, 2014

The forecast for Friday is literally the exact same as Thursday. Skies, yet again, will be fully sunny all day long. Temperatures will climb toward the record of 90 degrees, but should fall just short....

5 amazing hacks to navigating your new LSC

5 amazing hacks to navigating your new LSC

LSC CopyWriter September 25, 2014

It’s one thing being in the revitalized LSC, but it’s a whole different ballgame actually knowing your way around and taking full advantage of what’s being offered to you. How does one get in touch...

Weather: Abundant sunshine, warmer than normal

Weather: Abundant sunshine, warmer than normal

Austin Harley September 25, 2014

Remember Wednesday's weather? The only difference in the forecast for Thursday is the temperature, and it's going to be a few degrees warmer. We should fall just short of the record high, but 14 degrees...

Life-size horse mannequins wear the original plastic saddles and bridles made by the All Western Saddle Company manufactured in Lusk, Wyoming and Scottsbluff, Nebraska from1946 to 1949. This traveling exhibit was on display at the Wyoming State Fair. Photo by Dixie Crowe.

Saddle of the future?

Dixie Crowe September 24, 2014

Remember how gross it was to peel yourself off a plastic chair on a hot summer day? Can you imagine peeling yourself off a plastic saddle? If you’ve seen the craftsmanship that goes into a leather...

Forecast: Unseasonably warm weather continues

Forecast: Unseasonably warm weather continues

Austin Harley September 24, 2014

Wednesday marks the beginning of a wave of unseasonably warm weather. Sunny, dry conditions are expected throughout the entire day. Temperatures are running about ten or more degrees above normal. Wednesday...

Forecast: First day of autumn will feel more like summer

Forecast: First day of autumn will feel more like summer

Austin Harley September 23, 2014

Although the leaves are changing, and Tuesday marks the first day of fall, the summer-like weather has decided to stick around for a few more days. And you know what that means... grab the sunglasses and...

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It’s On Us: Fighting Sexual Assault on College Campuses

Madeline Gallegos September 22, 2014

Every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted, adding up to over 230,000 people each year (RAINN, 2014). Even in places that should be safe places for men and women, such as...

Fall Into Reading

Fall Into Reading

Natalie Juteau September 22, 2014

Monday marks the first day of fall, and I could not be more excited. I am a snow child through and through, born in the bitter January cold. As fun as summer can be, I am infamous for complaining about...

Fort Collins forecast: strong storms Monday, heat returns Tuesday

Fort Collins forecast: strong storms Monday, heat returns Tuesday

Austin Harley September 22, 2014

Temperatures into the 90s last week gave way to a somewhat cooler, more comfortable weekend. Monday will continue with this milder trend. Morning showers and cloudy skies will greet those heading out...

Last day of hot weather, cool front brings storms

Last day of hot weather, cool front brings storms

Austin Harley September 19, 2014

Wednesday and Thursday both topped off at ninety degrees. For Fort Collins, that is about fifteen degrees above average! Friday is forecast to reach toward the ninety mark yet again (probably for...

The biggest drug lord of all time

The biggest drug lord of all time

Hallie Gardner September 18, 2014

“The biggest drug lord of all time” is a name given to Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman by Forbes Magazine. Guzman was one of the guys you’d see on a late night episode of America’s Most Wanted;...

Heat continues, Autumn weather on the way

Heat continues, Autumn weather on the way

Austin Harley September 18, 2014

Sunny and warm/hot conditions have persisted through the entire week for Fort Collins and northern Colorado residents. Thursday and Friday will be no exception to that. In fact, the record high for Thursday...

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