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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Seriously: Students love winter biking, dentists love fixing their teeth

Seriously: Students love winter biking, dentists love fixing their teeth

Callum Burke, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023
Fort Collins and riding a bike go together like CAM the Ram and gameday – They simply do not exist without each other.  In fact, the popularity of biking is so much so that The League of American Bicyclists named Colorado State University as one of five schools in America to obtain platinum-level biking. 
Customers of Momos food truck, a new mobile food truck that serves Nepalese dumplings, line up for the grand opening in Fort Collins Jan. 28. According to Momos website, the food truck serves authentic Nepalese momos made with fresh and 100% all-natural ingredients.

New food truck brings Nepalese staples to Fort Collins

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter January 31, 2023

A well-balanced combination of meat and spices is stuffed inside a delicately wrapped dough for the perfect bite. Momos' dumplings are a must-try. On Jan. 28 Sulav Magar hosted the grand opening of...

Spilling the tea about the 5 best chais in FoCo

Spilling the tea about the 5 best chais in FoCo

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director January 31, 2023

The cold of January has fully set in, and while some may turn to coffee or hot cocoa, chai offers a depth of spice and warmth that coffee and hot cocoa cannot compete with. Unfortunately, with chai,...

Burke: FoCo, extend snow shoveling fines or focus on bus stops

Burke: FoCo, extend snow shoveling fines or focus on bus stops

Callum Burke, Staff Reporter January 26, 2023
Snow is an integral part of the Colorado winter lifestyle, and Fort Collins is no exception.  On average, Fort Collins receives nearly 48 inches of snowfall annually, and with that comes a lot of fun prospects involving the powdery fluff blinding you from your kitchen window.
The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator January 18, 2023

Sugarplum fairies dancing across the stage bring the holiday spirit to many people during the dark and cold winter.  Over winter break, Contemporary Dance Academy performed the timeless ballet "The...

Photo by Sophie Hur, courtesy of Soccer Mommy

Soccer Mommy uses her inside voice in the outside world

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter December 1, 2022
Soccer Mommy explores the emotional realities of fame in her new album "Sometimes, Forever."
Proposed regulations would limit new FoCo oil, gas facilities

Proposed regulations would limit new FoCo oil, gas facilities

Piper Russell, News Editor November 17, 2022

The Fort Collins City Council will consider adopting new oil and gas development regulations. Staff proposed new oil and gas regulations at the Oct. 25 City Council work session. Oil and gas regulations...

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The 5 best activity bars in Fort Collins

Yael McLoud, Guest Author November 17, 2022

It is no secret that Fort Collins is known for its microbreweries and craft beers. But did you know there is a plethora of amazing bars outside the beer scene? So what do people in Fort Collins do when...

Exploring student housing options in Fort Collins

Exploring student housing options in Fort Collins

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter November 16, 2022

It's the time of year when the question, “Where are you living next year?” starts to arise. According to SOURCE, the university has seen a 7% enrollment increase over the past year. This means the...

5 ways to enjoy fall break away from home

5 ways to enjoy fall break away from home

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator November 15, 2022

Fall break is a time for many students to go home and see their families, while others choose to stay behind. For students not staying over break, residence halls officially close at 10 a.m. Nov. 19...

Tusinski: Why Colorado is crawling with professional thrifters

Tusinski: Why Colorado is crawling with professional thrifters

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022
Secondhand clothing is experiencing a second life, for better or worse. Over the last few years, thrifting has become a hefty social phenomenon. TikTok influencers and climate activists alike have been highlighting the environmental benefits of shopping secondhand, and as a result, it's become trendy to see what you can score at your local thrift shop.
NACC keynote speaker showcases Indigenous representation

NACC keynote speaker showcases Indigenous representation

Katherine Borsting, Staff reporter November 14, 2022

As the month of November continues on and the weather begins to chill, it is important to remember this month also marks Native American Heritage Month. Colorado State University's Native American Cultural...

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