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View of water and mountains at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colo. Feb 3.

Time to Date

Amanda Marken March 12, 2026

As winter drags on, I tend to slow down and fully embrace being a homebody. At first, it feels cozy and relaxing. Then, somewhere along the way, my social life starts to dwindle. I become more likely to...

Romantic Realities

Romantic Realities

Maxine Bilodeau, Writer March 10, 2026

Valentine's Day recently passed, and love was in the air. There were flower shops selling roses, candy hearts being exchanged in class, and everyone was hoping to impress their special someone.  At...

Sunday Supply Co. drawing in shoppers with a Valentine's Day themed sign, Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.

When Dating Has No Name

Luke Purvis, Writer March 5, 2026

The situationship started with a bang for a third-year Colorado State University (CSU) student during an October night after a flag football game outside the CSU Recreation Center. He offered her a ride...

Lacking Representation

Lacking Representation

Maxine Bilodeau, Writer February 27, 2026

Greek-letter organizations have few transgender and nonbinary members due to non-inclusive bylaws and an apprehensive culture. Additionally, a perception that Greek life isn’t welcoming to LGBTQ+ students...

A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.

A Recipe for Connection

Greta Sturgis, Writer February 26, 2026

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations of Italian family history and twists on classic specials,...

Three Blessed Gems adding a holiday message to their window display, Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.

Can Love Really be Bought?

Aubree Wood, Writer February 24, 2026

It is Jan. 3, and you walk into a department store for the first time since the holidays. Less than two weeks earlier, the store was filled with festive arrangements and displays with ample amounts of...

Student flipping down the ramp, at Rail Jam at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 8.

Rail Jam

Ashlyn Hoffman February 16, 2026

Despite the sharp cold on Nov 8., crowds of students gathered to celebrate CSU’s Snow Days and on-campus Rail Jam, which is partially facilitated by the Snowriders club (along with a number of other...

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...

Worth the Brain Freeze?

Taya Hernandez January 21, 2026

Fort Collins is an ice cream hub, with the cold and creamy treat positioned as a staple within our community. When strolling through Old Town, any turned corner comes with the possibility of running into...

Rascal and Gideon on floor. Photo Courtesy of Deb and Mike Gallagher.

Forever

Gideon Aigner, Writer December 11, 2025

George Bernard Shaw once said that “youth is wasted on the young.” It’s one of those phrases that we hear growing up that doesn’t make much sense. Whenever my friends and I would hear it, we’d...

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