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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Fort Collins joins nationwide “No Kings” protests, drawing thousands

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 23, 2025

Chants against President Donald Trump’s administration echoed through Old Town Fort Collins on Saturday, Oct. 18, as thousands marched in the city’s second No Kings protest, joining in a nationwide...

Two men wearing pink shirts stand under a pink tent, holding up an informational sheet about Compost Queen.

Compost Queen, FoCo launch composting pilot program, enable sustainability

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

A new partnership between the City of Fort Collins and local corporation Compost Queen is allowing residents and businesses, including Colorado State University students, to sustainably reduce food waste...

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Glover building goes offline, to be demolished next semester

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

The Glover Building on Colorado State University's campus went offline Friday, Oct. 17. Starting this week, Glover will be decommissioned, with the plan to demolish the building beginning January 2026. The...

Maria Nguyen prepares the interactive map of local rivers during the Alpine Arts Collective event Common Ground, which was held at The Lyric Oct. 19. "We're inviting especially younger audiences or anybody who wants to come and paint with us," Nguyen said. "We have a couple different things, a lot of traditional tools. ... We also have some leaves and different plants that they can interact with different textures."

Common Ground connects sustainability to local art

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

Fort Collins is an environmentally strong and progressive city in many aspects. ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability said that Fort Collins is “a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts.”...

Read these 5 cozy romance books for fall

Read these 5 cozy romance books for fall

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

The fall weather is finally starting to take hold up here in Fort Collins. So as you begin to gather your warm drinks and fuzzy blankets, it is time to add some new cozy romance novels to your to-be-read...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 3

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 3

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

A District 3 seat on Fort Collins City council, which represents the southeast part of the city, is up for grabs in the 2025 Fort Collins regular election Nov. 4. Instead of running for a second four-year...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

With the Nov. 4 election quickly approaching, Fort Collins District 5 voters will choose between two candidates to represent them on City Council. Both candidates share a passion for community and making...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 1

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 1

Quinlan Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

In this year's Nov. 4 regular election, residents of Fort Collins in Council District 1 will vote to elect their next city council representative. District 1 encompasses the northeast portion of Fort Collins,...

Photo of a lake surrounded by trees.

Fort Collins Natural Areas benefit community mental health, accessibility to nature

Colin Hoffman, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

On the Fort Collins' 2025 ballot, Ballot Issue 302 is a tax-extension measure to fund nature areas in Fort Collins. This tax extension funds the preservation and maintenance of the 52 natural areas sponsored...

A football player in orange and white runs with a ball while players in all white pursue him.

Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi departs from CSU football

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor October 22, 2025

The clock has run out for another one of Colorado State football’s most-recognized names. Former starting quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has decided to depart from the Rams after three seasons,...

CSU student Isaac Hermanson plays the standing bass with fellow musicians for the reception of the 50th anniversary of CSU's Visual Arts Building, which honored faculty and alumni during the anniversary exhibition's opening evening Oct. 17.

CSU Visual Arts building celebrates 50 years of creativity, education

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 22, 2025

Art's place in education is a topic that has long been a subject of controversy. In an era when education and monetization are one in the same, the question of where they fit into is a topic that continues...

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Questions 2H, 303

Municipal voter guide: Fort Collins Ballot Questions 2H, 303

Beck Olson, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

The Hughes Stadium property has remained an intricate controversy for over a decade, with many potential uses being pitched since its demolition in 2018. The 2025 ballot may bring a resolution for the...

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