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Australia Abroad: Traveling on social media v. reality

Michelle Buser March 26, 2016

When we go to new places to vacation, study or work, we are always thinking about what pictures to upload on Facebook or Instagram.  We put a filter on them and then we upload the picture with a clever...

Johnson's Corner off i-25 in Loveland, Colorado. (Photo Courtesy of Johnson'sCorner.com)

Food & Fun: Johnson’s Corner is a unique dining experience

Alaysha Powell March 26, 2016

Finding great food places to eat at while traveling can be difficult, but Johnson’s Corner  will not disappoint. Located in Loveland on the east end of i-25, Johnson’s Corner was established in 1952...

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Marijuana shipment stopped at the Texas border

Capelli D’Angelo March 25, 2016

Monday border patrol intercepted a truck carrying over 766 pounds of marijuana. According to ABC News, the packages of cannabis were disguised as a broccoli shipment crossing into the U.S. through...

Garcia captures romantic evening (photo courtesy of powercakes.net)

Seriously: Man on date rushes to confess he knows everything

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick March 25, 2016

On a romantic first date to Chipotle, a local couple tested waters to see if they have anything in common. The two’s magic first sparked when they met drunk at their cool friend Seth’s house. They...

Beer ME! at The Mayor of Old Town: Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing Company

Beer ME! at The Mayor of Old Town: Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing Company

Gabe Pocrass March 25, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2PlRMc1JlA Video by Gabe Pocrass, CTV 11. A couple of weeks ago, I did a review on a beer called “Pliny the Elder” by the Russian River Brewing Company and...

CSU student showing us how to fly down the hill by the Lagoon.

5 truths about the snow day/night 2.0

Amanda Thompson March 24, 2016

At exactly 7 a.m. Wednesday, every Colorado State University student’s phone and email dinged with a surprising and unexpected message: “CSU canceling all classes and closing offices on Wednesday,...

Bottoms up: At-home guide to snow day cocktails

Bottoms up: At-home guide to snow day cocktails

Ashley Haberman March 23, 2016

Is school or work canceled? Not to fret. Snow days provide the perfect opportunity for an at home day drink ... or two. Whether it is while playing games or sitting by the fire, a warm cocktail can spice...

3/23/16: Nick Merten, age 19, pulls off a gnarly grab in mid air at Edora Park. He is an undeclared business major at CSU.

14 alternative snow day shenanigans 

Sarah Ross March 23, 2016

While Fort Collins students were wrapped in their beds, Mother Nature dumped snow on their heads. To all you ladies and gents, Happy Snow Day!! As our second snow day of the year, you may be thinking,...

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Seriously: How to remove awkward spring break tan lines

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick March 23, 2016

So you are back from break. And missing it already.Whether you visited family in Texas, went to sandy beaches of a foreign land (like Florida!), or walked outdoors briefly on the way to work, you probably...

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January taxes collected on Oregon recreational pot reach $3.5M

Capelli D’Angelo March 22, 2016

Recreational marijuana has been taxed heavily in Oregon since the start of the year. Data was released Thursday showing that $3.4 million in taxes have been collected so far for January sales, according...

Smoked out of Kind Creations' inline bubbler, Purple Nepalese was the focus of this week's Roastin' with Rick. (Photo by Andrew Balch)

Roastin’ with Rick: Purple Nepalese

Rick Cookson March 22, 2016

Disclaimer: Under Colorado law, the use of marijuana is restricted to those aged 21 and older or those with a valid medical marijuana license. Colorado State University does not allow the possession or...

Understanding the trend: anchor tattoos

Understanding the trend: anchor tattoos

Sarah Ross March 22, 2016

There is definitely a stigma in the tattoo world of getting a “white girl tattoo.”Anchors, feathers, swallows, any quotes written in cursive (whether it be biblical, personal or from a song), or anything...

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