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Junior communication studies major and budtender, Brendon T. Greney displays several jars of marijuana while explaining strain differences to a curious customer at Organic Alternatives, located at 346 E. Mountain Ave. Beginning Friday, Organic Alternatives will be open until 8 p.m. as a result of the new ordinance. (Photo credit: Zane Watson)

Rep. Ginal hosts marijuana regulation conversation in Fort Collins

Katie Marshall March 6, 2017
Think the cannabis industry is unregulated and easy to join? Think again.
Chuck H. urges those attending the Trump rally to "turn your back" to those protesting the event to avoid conflict. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Hundreds attend Denver Trump rally amidst protesters

Haley Candelario March 5, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYXfoSbCTXk&feature=youtu.be DENVER – Masked protesters in all black uniforms chanted, "no Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA" as supporters of President Donald Trump chanted,...

On Feb. 27, sophomores Jessica Neal and Haley Hanna renew their apartment lease for another year. (Jenna Van Lone I Collegian)

Student Legal Services, Off-Campus life offer advice for student renters

Ty Betts March 2, 2017

Lease season in Fort Collins starts about mid-spring semester at Colorado State University, and while the renting process can be complex, there are several on-campus resources to assist students. Student...

Judge’s order to allow women to go topless in Fort Collins

Katie Marshall March 2, 2017

If a woman chooses to walk around Fort Collins topless, she may now do so without citation. A federal judge in Denver blocked the Fort Collins ban on females being topless on Feb. 22. Fort Collins...

Andrew Bondi, Lacey Brunmeier and Dani Stringer of Fort Collins for Progress pose for a picture after their "Represent Us,  Cory!" rally. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Fort Collins for Progress gains momentum with small staff, but big plans

Haley Candelario March 1, 2017

Andrew Bondi, Dani Stringer and Lacey Brunmeier of Fort Collins for Progress had known each other for only 36 hours prior to the start of the Peace and Solidarity rally on Nov. 12 that drew a crowd of...

Man arrested for possession of 19 pounds of marijuana after house caught fire

Man arrested for possession of 19 pounds of marijuana after house caught fire

Jenn Yingling February 28, 2017

A man was arrested Saturday for possession of over 19 pounds of marijuana after his house caught on fire earlier last week. Larimer County deputies responded to the fire last Wednesday afternoon...

Larimer Country constituents lobby in Denver for the LGBTQ lobby in Denver. (Drew Smith | Collegian)

Fort Collins citizens lobby for LGBTQ rights at state capitol Monday

Drew Smith February 28, 2017
Three pieces of legislation could expand rights for the LGBTQ community
Jeff McKissack proclaimed that 
[he] will not stand for this any longer" before proceeding to make snow angles in the concrete. He used to be homeless, and now brings his humorous personality and food for his family still in need. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins divided over controversial sit-lie ban

Rachel Telljohn February 28, 2017
Despite city denial, community members say the ordinance will unfairly target the homeless population.
Dining discounts in Fort Collins to benefit Larimer County Food Bank

Dining discounts in Fort Collins to benefit Larimer County Food Bank

Jenn Yingling February 27, 2017

A series of dinner specials are coming to Fort Collins from March 1 to March 14 to provide donations for the Food Bank of Larimer County. Great Plates is a program that provides a series of dining discounts...

Protestors and activists display all types of political signs during a rally against Colorado Senator Cory Gardner in downtown Fort Collins on Sunday afternoon. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Fort Collins rally calls for representation from Sen. Gardner

Haley Candelario February 27, 2017

[new_royalslider id="577"]   Fort Collins community members voiced their concerns over Sen. Cory Gardner's lack of representation and unwillingness to talk with his community in Old Town Square...

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Lengthy negotiation leads to early morning arrest at Motel 6

Erin Douglas February 26, 2017

A woman was arrested at about 4 a.m. on Sunday morning following a nearly 7-hour negotiation with authorities. There was a warrant issued for the arrest of Jennifer Buster, who was located at the Motel...

Jeff McKissack makes snow angels in the concrete after proclaiming "I'm not standing for this anymore" at the Sit- Lie Ban on Friday afternoon (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins protests proposed sit-lie ban by sitting in snow

Rachel Telljohn February 24, 2017

[new_royalslider id="572"]   "Sit Happens" and "Compassion My Ass" were two of at least a dozen signs in Oak Street Plaza facing drivers, headed southbound on College Avenue for their Friday afternoon...

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