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Jacob MacDonald (4) celebrates scoring a goal Oct. 11, 2024.
A Personal Letter From the Editor
March 10, 2025
Brayden and Erica sitting together in a classroom in the Clark C building on the Colorado State University campus, scrolling on social media Feb. 19.
Touch Grass
March 5, 2025
Sarka Richterova crouches low, anticpating her partner's serve April 7, 2024. Colorado State beat Fresno State 4-1.
Pink Collar Sports
February 20, 2025
Yellow leaves envelope a street sign.
Fall Colors in Fort Collins
November 26, 2024
Newspapers in black and white Aug. 11, 2011. Photo courtesy of Jon S. via flickr.
What’s Black and White, and Read All Over?
November 11, 2024
Women clothes in fashion store. Photo courtesy of Artem Beliakin on Flickr.
What are you wearing? Social Justice or Environmental Reform?
March 28, 2025
Wreaths on a building in Old Town, Fort Collins Dec. 6, 2024.
Old Town Fort Collins Shows Their Holiday Spirit
January 22, 2025
"Diva" by Quintin Gonzalez presented in the Nepantla exhibit in Fort Collins.
Nepantla: Exploring Identity Through Art
November 29, 2024
A group of women wearing matching black outfits pose for a portrait.
A Moment in Time
October 25, 2024
Illustration by Kennedy Merrion
Music and Movies of Mary Jane
April 17, 2024
Baseball merchandise at Grand Slam Sports Cards and Comics Jan. 24.
Jerseys, Cards, and Hats… Oh My!
February 18, 2025
Bizarre Bazaar, located on 1014 South College ave sells gently-used books, records, turntables, amplifiers, speakers, and repair work Oct. 5, 2023.
Bizarre Bazaar: The Secondhand Wonderland
April 30, 2024
Two unique pieces of art by artist Perry (Skye) Norton complement each other March 24.
Can’t Go Wrong With A Glass Bong
April 17, 2024
Super Chexx table hockey game Jan. 29.
High Scores and Critical Hits
February 21, 2024
FoCo Then vs. Now
FoCo Then vs. Now
February 21, 2024
Women clothes in fashion store. Photo courtesy of Artem Beliakin on Flickr.
What are you wearing? Social Justice or Environmental Reform?
March 28, 2025
Ellie Keating and Ava Hulsebus model athletic wear in Campus Crossing at Ram's Pointe apartment gym Feb. 1.
From Field to Fashion
February 19, 2025
Photo courtesy of Michael Gray on flickr.
Makeup Mirrors
April 30, 2024
A variety of vintage clothes are on sale downstairs in Dandelions & Rust, a vintage store located in Old Town next to the Museum of Art Fort Collins and Blue Agave Restaurant on Nov. 21, 2023.
Top Five Consignment, Vintage, and Secondhand Stores in Fort Collins
January 28, 2024
Illustration by Tessa Glowacki
Do you see your closet half full or half empty?
November 8, 2023
Wreaths on a building in Old Town, Fort Collins Dec. 6, 2024.
Old Town Fort Collins Shows Their Holiday Spirit
January 22, 2025
"Diva" by Quintin Gonzalez presented in the Nepantla exhibit in Fort Collins.
Nepantla: Exploring Identity Through Art
November 29, 2024
Two volunteers planting shrubs.
Outdoor Volunteering: Wildlands Restorations Volunteers Offers a New Take On Outdoor Adventure
November 9, 2022
Ben Walter works on leveling the ground.
Trail Building: How Fort Collins Gets it Done
November 9, 2022
The Cache la Poudre River provides the water necessary for irrigation of local farms. Japanese immigrants coming into Fort Collins in the 1800s and 1900s worked to create the irrigation systems used today for agriculture and residential use. (Gregory James | College Avenue Magazine)
Asian American Culture in Old Town Fort Collins
April 27, 2022
Records sit in a crate at the record store Bizarre Bazaar, Feb 5.
From Dust to Diamonds
February 21, 2024
5 Cheap and Easy Christmas Decorations
5 Cheap and Easy Christmas Decorations
December 22, 2023
A Musical Guide to De-Stressing During Finals
December 15, 2023
The entrance to Sonny Lubick's Steakhouse on Dec. 4.
Five MORE FoCo Date Spots
December 13, 2023
Clothes are hung on racks in front of Funktional’s storefront window labeled "thrift store" and surrounded by painted flowers., Oct. 23. Funktional is a thrift store that is located on Elizabeth Street.
Green is TOTALLY your color
November 8, 2023
Ashley Baron sits beside Candace Michelle in front of a glowing TV screen watching the live-action Alice in Wonderland March 21.
Watching a Movie in Wonderland 
April 17, 2025
A drawing of a white bunny reading a book.
Childhood Book Review
September 23, 2024
A "No Smoking sign hangs above Rowan Kimble's porch April 4.
If Cheech and Chong Can Do It, Why Can’t I
April 17, 2024
Free cinema seats image, public domain design CC0 photo.
Mia’s Guide to Upcoming and Current Movies
January 24, 2024
Illustration by Tessa Glowacki
From Page to Screen: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
December 12, 2023
Ashley Baron brings the lighter to the pipe and sparks a fire inside March 20.
Weed and Mental Health
April 30, 2025
Ashley Baron sits outside of her home, holding a pipe and staring out into the parking lot in Fort Collins March 20. She often uses electric pens, but once in a while she will use a traditional pipe.
What’s the Deal With Munchies? 
April 28, 2025
Ashley Baron lays in her bed holding a plushie with an angry, dog-like face on it March 19. There are drawn in, rainbow colored lines extending out from her to exemplify a dream-like state.
Effects of Cannabis on Sleep
April 21, 2025
Rows of colorful glass bongs made by the Colorado local business, “Spaceglass,” are on the shelf for sale at The Joint Smoke Shop on Prospect Rd. in Fort Collins March 28.
Grateful for the Influence
April 18, 2025
Ashley Baron sits beside Candace Michelle in front of a glowing TV screen watching the live-action Alice in Wonderland March 21.
Watching a Movie in Wonderland 
April 17, 2025

College Ave Mag

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All content by Jenna Fischer
El Camino de Santiago: My Pilgrimage Walking 566 Miles Across Northern Spain

El Camino de Santiago: My Pilgrimage Walking 566 Miles Across Northern Spain

Jenna Fischer
February 23, 2018
Hostels are a great place to meet other travelers from all around the world. Poc-Na Hostel in Isla Mujeres, Mexico displays the flags of many different countries on the ceiling. Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

What People Do Not Tell You About Hostels

Jenna Fischer
February 21, 2018
Colorado hemp farm

Industrial Hemp: A Misunderstood Industry

Jenna Fischer
April 13, 2017
Derek Isabelle and Jordan Tunnell code software for the EcoCAR 3 competition.

EcoCAR 3 Students Drive Innovation

Jenna Fischer
February 28, 2017
display of outdoor bags and backpacks

Topo Designs Values Community and Outdoors

Jenna Fischer
February 21, 2017
David Boling in his Transfort bus

Transfort Driver Brings Energy to Route

Jenna Fischer
February 13, 2017
Members of the Comedy Brewers jumping up in smiles in front of Old Town mural

Fort Collins Improv Group Brews Up Laughter

Jenna Fischer
November 11, 2016
wideshot of Mount Elbert

The Fourteener Files

Jenna Fischer
November 9, 2016
Left to right: bassist Mathew Di Panni, percussionist Andy Warren, vocalist Katie Jayne Earl, guitarist and vocalist Colin Dieden, guitarist Josh Hogan and keyboardist Dave Appelbaum. Photo by Jenna Fischer. Photo credit: Jenna Fischer

Q&A: The Mowgli’s

Jenna Fischer
September 27, 2016
Dancers participate a pole class at Lime Light. Photo credit: www.al-photo.net

Lime Light Turns Fitness Upside Down

Jenna Fischer
September 16, 2016
Alison Inwood and Abbey Ervine are active in the Salsa dance community through socials and teaching classes. Every Tuesday night at 7:30 the Rio Grande hosts Salsa classes as well as a social after class. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

Salsa: not the dip you’re thinking

Jenna Fischer
May 2, 2016
Tyler Haus is a transfer student from Northeaster Junior College. (Photo by Jenna Fischer)

Transfers Tell All: From Junior College To CSU

Jenna Fischer
April 25, 2016
Hairik Honarchian is a CSU custodian who is pursuing a master's degree in agriculture. He has the opportunity to take up to nine credits per academic year through the Employee Privilege Study program. (Photo by Jenna Fischer)

Meet Hairik: CSU Custodian Works Toward Master’s Degree

Jenna Fischer
April 18, 2016
People gather around the Waffle Lab

Food Truck Frenzy: Exploring the Culture of Mobile Vendors

Jenna Fischer
March 30, 2016
A girl sits in a green hammock reading the book "Shoe Dog."

Hanging Out: Hammocking Culture at CSU

Jenna Fischer
March 24, 2016
Sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and bicycles are the four items that sell the fastest at REI Garage Sales. Photo by Jenna Fischer.

REI Garage Sale: Adventure for Less

Jenna Fischer
March 4, 2016
two students donating blood plasma

Plasma Donation: Behind the Scenes

Jenna Fischer
February 26, 2016
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”: an Undead Twist on a Classic Story

Jenna Fischer
February 12, 2016
close up of rows of chocolate heart boxes

Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Jenna Fischer
February 9, 2016
Chinese performers on stage dressed in red

The Year of the Monkey: Fort Collins Celebrates Chinese Culture

Jenna Fischer
February 3, 2016
Carriage

Winter Rendezvous

Jenna Fischer
December 15, 2015
close up of wrapped gifts

White Elephant in the Room

Jenna Fischer
December 13, 2015
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