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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...

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...

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...

Jason Polin drives the puck towards the goal at a home game at Blue Arena during the 2024-25 season.

Sports Feature

Luke Purvis December 6, 2025

The 2024–25 Colorado Eagles season was all about balance. Although the team didn’t make national headlines, it served as a testament to what the Eagles are capable of.    Every home game...

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...

Timeless Trails

Timeless Trails

Ashlyn Hoffman November 25, 2025

On any warm afternoon, the Oval, IM fields and other green spaces around campus are filled with students taking in the sun. As the fall comes to an end, the vibrant leaves begin to settle and the daytime...

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...

Is Turf The Right Answer?

Sarah Beal October 23, 2025

As the sun shines down on Fort Collins, everything that is in its path glows—including the turf that lays on CSU’s very own Canvas Stadium. This addition to the stadium brought conversation, spurring...

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