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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
Houses along First Street in Ventura, California on June 19.
Shooting Film: A Dying Art
July 9, 2025
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
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

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