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Introduction video playing at the Colorado State University Future Cowboy Fashion Show in Denver, Colo. Jan. 25.

CSU Future Cowboy Fashion Show

Macy Taylor February 4, 2026

The Colorado State University Future Cowboy event was held at CSU Spur this year during the National Western Stock show. This event included speakers, beef and bison tasting, and a leather fashion...

A page from "Scrapbook 3," compiled by B. Harlan Boll between 1970 and 1973 and featuring material related to fashion designer Mr. Blackwell. (Photo courtesy of Colorado State University Libraries, Blackwell (Richard) Collection, Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising)

Sewn Into History

Ashlyn Hoffman, Writer December 9, 2025

Two decades ago, low-rise jeans dominated campus, complimented by bedazzled purses, chunky highlights and baggy men’s clothing. Now, those trends have returned, with thrifted finds, platform sneakers...

Brewing a Legacy

Brewing a Legacy

Luke Purvis December 4, 2025

When Fort Collins was founded in 1864 as a military camp near the Cache la Poudre River, beer wasn’t part of the picture. The settlers who came later built a community focused on morality, with rules...

Runners celebrate with smiles and heel clicks at the Homecoming 5K, Fort Collins, Colo. Oct. 18.

111 Years and Counting

Luke Purvis December 2, 2025

As the crisp autumn air settles over Colorado, CSU is preparing for one of its most cherished seasonal traditions: Homecoming Week.   For over a century, homecoming has remained a staple of...

Old newspapers, titled "College Ave," laid out on the floor at an angle. CSU Art and Art History, Fort Collins, Colorado, 10/19/25.

More than a Magazine

Aubree Wood November 23, 2025

Over the last two decades, College Avenue Magazine (College Ave) has not been just a magazine, but has served as a mirror of Fort Collins’ culture and community. Through student features, food reviews,...

Choosing CSU

Taya Hernandez October 25, 2025

Whether it’s studying abroad, starting a new life in the United States, or coming back to America after living in a different country for years, the international backgrounds of Colorado State University...

Eco Thrift

Eco Thrift

Aubree Wood October 21, 2025

College campuses have long been hotbeds of fashion experimentation and expression, and Colorado State University is no exception. On any given day, a stroll across the Lory Student Center plaza highlights...

Nude Modeling

Maxine Bilodeau October 17, 2025

If you were looking for a job earlier this semester, you might have seen a listing on Handshake for a nude modeling position at the Colorado State art department. Many people would pass on that job in...

A Max bus waits for passengers at the South Transit Center on Mason Street in Fort Collins, Colo. Sept. 4.

The Grass Is Greener in Fort Collins

Greta Sturgis October 16, 2025

Sustainable Transportation in Fort Collins The crisp fall air begins to settle in, brushing through the trees and gently coating Fort Collins’ winding paths and local roads with crisp, fallen leaves....

Various shades of green throughout Fort Collins, Colo. Sept. 8-12.

50 Shades of Green

Emma Winters October 9, 2025

The color green surrounds us. It’s in the perfectly curated Fort Collins foliage, the artwork, and of course, on Colorado State University’s campus. That said, does anyone ever stop to think about...

The Aestethics of the Farmers Market

The Aestethics of the Farmers Market

Aiden Lundien October 2, 2025

The market opens beneath a sky thick with clouds, sunlight spilling in broken patches across the pavement. A woman moves steadily through the rows of tents, her black dress catching the breeze, a canvas...

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