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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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Harper Goff house Nov 14. (Cambria Gifford | The Collegian)

The legacy of Harper Goff in Fort Collins

Lindsay Barker November 15, 2021

Fort Collins is a charming town full of historical, architecturally detailed buildings that eventually became an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, USA and every Disney Park Main Street after...

A view of Horsetooth Reservoir

The rise and fall of Stout, Fort Collins’ forgotten town

Nathaniel McKissick November 15, 2021
We’ve all enjoyed Horsetooth Reservoir and its beautiful waters and picturesque views set against scenic mountain landscapes, but very few of us are aware of what lurks deep below our beloved summer spot. No, it’s not the Loch Ness Monster or some other half-human, half-fish creature, but rather the submerged quarry town of Stout, Colorado, that sat in the valley of current-day Horsetooth in the late 19th century.
(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Campus in Contention: Where and When

Lauryn Bolz April 28, 2021

Editor’s Note: ‘Campus in Contention’ is an editorial series by The Collegian staff that examines conflicts in our community surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion and proposes solutions...

Dried cannabis flower ready to be packaged in Organic Alternatives’ grow facility April 7. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Athletes, weed and poor decisions: They’re just like us

Bailey Bassett April 7, 2021

With the haze of April 20 on the horizon, let us take this time to remember that athletes are just like us common folk in the sense that a lot of them like smoking the devil's lettuce, even when they...

A Flowering cannabis plant in Organic Alternatives’ grow facility on Apr. 7. Special lights are used to help the plants at this stage in their growth. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

From clone to joint: How cannabis goes from plant to pot

Ceci Taylor April 7, 2021

Growing and harvesting cannabis can be a long and daunting task, and enjoyers of the plant may be unaware of the thought and care that often goes into cultivating it. Organic Alternatives, a dispensary...

(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Can marijuana benefit athletes’ in-game performances?

Scott Nies April 7, 2021

Athletes have long preached about the recovery benefits of marijuana and its derivatives. Whether it is the anti-inflammatory properties found in cannabidiol or the pain relief that THC, marijuana's...

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