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Sebastian Smith in the studio with one of his pieces (Photo Credit: Seth Bodine.)

The Art Corner: Sebastian Smith sculpts the human figure

Seth Bodine February 1, 2016

Colorado State University senior Sebastian Smith has been an artist his whole life — whether it was drawing in his sketchbook or creating 3-D art, he was always creating something. During his freshman...

The vape pen of the 21st century

Capelli D’Angelo January 31, 2016

Embed from Getty Images As smoking vaporizers becomes more popular, the need for a pen that can heat up quick is becoming more evident. Bob Pratt, former scientist for NASA and chief technology...

Obama takes a public standpoint on federal marijuana reform

Capelli D’Angelo January 31, 2016

John Earnest, press secretary for the white house, announced Friday that any big changes in 2016 regarding a marijuana reform will have to come from Congress, according to the Washington Post. President...

Seriously: CSU student came for the weed, pleasantly surprised by rest of state

Seriously: CSU student came for the weed, pleasantly surprised by rest of state

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick January 31, 2016

“Huh—it’s not bad here,” Brian Freedman said.Freedman is an undeclared freshman who has found the state of Colorado to far surpass his expectations.That's because he had no expectations.“Honestly,...

Understand the Trend: Moth Tattoos

January 30, 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...

Rise Up with Vermillion Road

Rise Up with Vermillion Road

Sarah Ross January 30, 2016

The Denver area has definitely had its fair share of rising stars. From John Denver to 3Oh!3, we’ve been a launching pad for many musicians who skyrocketed into commercial musical success. However, Fort...

NBA Heat Check: DeMarcus Cousins' domination

NBA Heat Check: DeMarcus Cousins’ domination

John Scriffiny January 29, 2016

Boogie: A look at what's behind the tear Demarcus Cousins, Boogie, has been on in the month of January. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwC5UXpb2g I mean, holy God. He was unstoppable. He also showed...

The Beat of Fort Collins

The Beat of Fort Collins

Sarah Ross January 29, 2016

Nestled in the Northern Rockies, hidden away just passed the bustle of Denver and the rural sheik of Greeley, is the cultural epicenter that is Fort Collins. It’s a city known as a hub for local products,...

Medical marijuana helps patients lean off prescription pill abuse

Capelli D’Angelo January 28, 2016

Recent report from the Centers for Disease Control indicates that America is experiencing a drug epidemic. The overdose toll remains zero for pot smokers, and medical marijuana is proving useful helping...

NBA Heat Check: Kristaps Porzingis

NBA Heat Check: Kristaps Porzingis

John Scriffiny January 28, 2016

The Zinger: How Latvian rookie Kristaps Porzingis has taken the NBA by storm.In one of the biggest stories this season outside of the Warriors historic start, Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis has busted...

Florida residents will vote on medical marijuana in November

Capelli D’Angelo January 27, 2016

In 2014 Florida lawmakers proposed a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana for patients diagnosed with severe conditions. According to the Bradenton Herald, 700,000 Florida residents...

Seriously: Apparently, there are micro-brews in Fort Collins

Seriously: Apparently, there are micro-brews in Fort Collins

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick January 27, 2016

"Wow!""Amazing.""How incredible."So said a group of Colorado State University students upon their life-changing discovery that the small college town in which they live had microbreweries.Yeah. You heard...

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