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The 1917 collection of Silver Spruce, featuring the developing student council, Fort Collins, Colo., 1917.
Front Page
What does the student government do?

By 1916, most student organizations at what was then Colorado Agricultural College were largely disorganized, had little oversight and had almost no structure for funding themselves, according to Colorado...

The SLiCE office is located on the main floor of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo., Aug. 11.
Tips & Tricks
CSU 101: Surviving the first year

The first semester of college can be intimidating and confusing, but Colorado State University has resources for new and incoming students that are designed to help with the transition to college, such...

View of water and mountains at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colo. Feb 3.
Arts & Culture
Explore the Northern Colorado outdoors the right way

Home to 43 state parks and four national parks, Colorado offers mountain ranges, reservoirs and trails that ring of adventure. Whether it's been home for years, or you just moved into your dorm at Colorado...

"No Kings Day" protest in Fort Collins, Colo., Jan. 30.
Features
A Nation in the Streets
May 5, 2026

  The sound of chants and the rhythm of drums carried through Fort Collins as protesters gathered for the  nationwide “Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Out” protest on Jan. 30, 2026. The crowd brought...

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Ethan McCue smiling as spring trees start blooming at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo., April 3.
Front Page
Being Trans in Greek Life
April 30, 2026

When we hear the words fraternity or sorority, several images may come to mind. Stereotypically, we think of gym bros doing secret handshakes, gossiping valley girls in matching jackets, hazing rituals, Recruitment Week and...

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The Morgan Library at Colorado State University has shelves full of research on social media and its effects, Fort Collins, Colo., March 21.
Features
Why Can’t I say (X)?
April 30, 2026

What’s so controversial about words like “women,” “equality,” “race,” or even “green”? And why would the federal government be inclined to include these, and a swath of others, on a list of federally banned...

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Smoke Shop near the Colorado State University campus offering Nicotine and Tobacco products, Fort Collins, Colo., March 17.
Features
Self-Medication or coping?
April 28, 2026

Whether it takes the form of intense exercise, substance use or something else entirely, self-medicating stress, anxiety and depression has become a reality for many university students. As academic, social and financial...

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View of water and mountains at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colo. Feb 3.
Local Gems
Time to Date

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,...

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A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Local Gems
A Recipe for Connection

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations...

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Local Gems
Flash Fridays at Solana Tattoo Draw Crowds, Creativity, and Connection

In the heart of Fort Collins and close to CSU’s campus, lies Solana tattoo shop, where creativity flourishes. Every first Friday of the month,...

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Local Gems
Worth the Brain Freeze?

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,...

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The Fox Den No Waste Cafe & Roastery, which is on Laporte Avenue, is decorated with various signs detailing all that they have to offer.
Local Gems
The Fox Den

In a world where the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exists and global warming is worsening, sustainable action at the community level can help drive...

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The Aestethics of the Farmers Market
Local Gems
The Aestethics of the Farmers Market

The market opens beneath a sky thick with clouds, sunlight spilling in broken patches across the pavement. A woman moves steadily through the...

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Current Print Edition
The ScreaminPeach: A Waxing Studio
October 9, 2025

The SLiCE office is located on the main floor of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo., Aug. 11.
Tips & Tricks
CSU 101: Surviving the first year

The first semester of college can be intimidating and confusing, but Colorado State University has resources for new and incoming students that are designed to help with the transition to college, such...

View of water and mountains at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colo. Feb 3.
Tips & Tricks
Explore the Northern Colorado outdoors the right way

Home to 43 state parks and four national parks, Colorado offers mountain ranges, reservoirs and trails that ring of adventure. Whether it's been home for years, or you just moved into your dorm at Colorado...

Smoke Shop near the Colorado State University campus offering Nicotine and Tobacco products, Fort Collins, Colo., March 17.
Cannabis
Self-Medication or coping?
Greta Sturgis • April 28, 2026

Whether it takes the form of intense exercise, substance use or something else entirely, self-medicating stress, anxiety and depression has become a reality for many university students. As academic, social and financial...

Ashley Baron brings the lighter to the pipe and sparks a fire inside March 20.
Cannabis
Weed and Mental Health
Kylynn White • April 30, 2025

The risks and rewards of medical marijuana have been debated for quite some time.   Marijuana and mental health treatments have intersected for centuries, primarily being used for both the psychological and the...

The 1917 collection of Silver Spruce, featuring the developing student council, Fort Collins, Colo., 1917.
Politics
What does the student government do?

By 1916, most student organizations at what was then Colorado Agricultural College were largely disorganized, had little oversight and had almost...

Read More
"No Kings Day" protest in Fort Collins, Colo., Jan. 30.
Politics
A Nation in the Streets

  The sound of chants and the rhythm of drums carried through Fort Collins as protesters gathered for the  nationwide “Immigration...

Read More
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Bella Peche
Bella Peche
Visual Editor

Bella Peche is a fourth-year student at Colorado State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design & Merchandising. She currently serve as the visual editor for College Avenue Magazine!...

Ashlyn Hoffman
Ashlyn Hoffman
Multimedia Editor

Ashlyn Hoffman is a 2nd year student at Colorado State University pursuing a degree in Journalism and Media Communication with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Global Studies. Her passion is exploring,...

Maxine Bilodeau
Maxine Bilodeau
Content Editor

Maxine Bilodeau is a 2nd year Journalism and Media Communication major at Colorado State University, where she edits and fact checks the writing in College Avenue Magazine, in addition to being a reporter...

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The Fall 2026 Issue
Our next issue of 2026 comes out on Oct 29!