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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
A group of women wearing matching black outfits pose for a portrait.
A Moment in Time
October 25, 2024
Adult R Babies
Adult R Babies
September 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of Michael Gray on flickr.
Makeup Mirrors
April 30, 2024
"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
A customer browses through crystals at Northern Lights Crystals, Books & Gifts in Fort Collins, CO Jan. 27.
Kaleidoscope of Change
February 21, 2024
A Musical Guide to Destressing During Finals
December 15, 2023
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
Records sit in a crate at the record store Bizarre Bazaar, Feb 5.
From Dust to Diamonds
February 21, 2024
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
Rob Maranville can be seen wearing bell bottoms paired with a pair of brown cowboy boots Oct. 18.
New Outfits, Old Clothes
November 8, 2023
Caelan Chamberlain uses a ruler and a piece of chalk to measure out a piece of fabric Oct 25
From Campus to Catwalk: Three CSU Students Blaze Trails with Innovative Apparel Lines
November 8, 2023
"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
Mountain Avenue Market employee Jecca Swanson restocks the produce section Feb 6.
Opinion: Food Sustainability-Fort Collins’ Way to Approaching a Complex Situation
March 2, 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 Destressing 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
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
Illustration by Riley Walker
College Avenue’s Edible Recipes
April 17, 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
Illustration by Kennedy Merrion
Music and Movies of Mary Jane
April 17, 2024
Cannabis flowers being dried before packaging in Organic Alternatives' grow facility April 7, 2021.
Chronology of The Chronic
April 17, 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

College Ave Mag

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The process starts with pulling inspiration from WGSN, a trend forecasting business provided for students that holds news, information, and fashion images for style industries to reference. Students then draw up 15-20 ideation sketches to be critiqued by the class. Photo credit: Alea Schmidt

Students Take On Sustainable Fashion for CSU’s Fashion Show

ASchmidt1 • April 5, 2018
Creating gowns out of parachutes, this class of designers has conquered sustainable fashion.
Stacks of vinyl records arranged by genre.

Browse for Treasures at the Bizarre Bazaar

EFideor • March 20, 2018
There is much to be found in this out-of-the-ordinary record and bookshop.
Studying for finals can be very consuming, make sure to stay hydrated and practice self-care. Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

5 Tips For Self-Care During Finals Week

Katie Mitchell • May 8, 2017
Finals week is seen as hell week -- but you can make it better by taking care of yourself.
Girl Scout troop 60606 packing a van for their camping trip Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

Raising Brave Girls

Katie Mitchell • April 25, 2017
Girl Scouts are striving to change the conversation about how we are raising young girls, and you can too.
social media icons on a phone screen

Scrubbing Your Social Media

Katie Mitchell • April 18, 2017
Scrubber is a company with one goal: to get you hired after graduation.
marijuana plants

5 Steps of the Creative Process Inside a Dispensary

Lexi Elio • April 17, 2017
Making things is hard -- check out my shaky look inside a local dispensary.
Colorado hemp farm

Industrial Hemp: A Misunderstood Industry

Jenna Fischer • April 13, 2017

With its environmentally-friendly properties and wide range of uses, industrial hemp or Cannabis sativa L. may be the key to the future of sustainable agriculture. Mike Sullivan is the founder of Hemp...

The Blue Sky Breakfast waffle is piled high with eggs, bacon, tomatoes and avocado. Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

The Waffle Lab: Best Waffles in Fort Collins?

Katie Mitchell • April 12, 2017
This restaurant creates liege waffle creations unmatched anywhere else in Fort Collins.
The Mayor of Old Town offers 100 beers on tap from a wide range of areas including Europe, Canada, Hawaii, the continental US, and many local breweries. Photo credit: Lexi Elio

Hidden Beer Bar Gem

Lexi Elio • April 12, 2017
A small restaurant across from the Oval offers 100 different beers on tap and delicious takes on classic barfood.
Tony Frank speaks at the revealing of the refurbished Old Main bell. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Tony’s Typical Tuesday

AGorelick • April 11, 2017
A day in the life of Colorado State's president, Tony Frank.
Indoor seating can be a little crowded, but it adds to the homey aesthetic that Max's Place has. Photo credit: Audrey Potter

Max’s Place, A Homey Colorado Pit Stop

APotter • April 10, 2017
Max's Place in Colorado City
tent in the fields

Camping in Northern Colorado

JStewart • April 7, 2017
Whether its in a $120,000 R.V or $50 tent, Colorado has a camping spot for you.
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