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Eco Thrift

Eco Thrift

Aubree Wood October 21, 2025

College campuses have long been hotbeds of fashion experimentation and expression, and Colorado State University is no exception. On any given day, a stroll across the Lory Student Center plaza highlights...

A Max bus waits for passengers at the South Transit Center on Mason Street in Fort Collins, Colo. Sept. 4.

The Grass Is Greener in Fort Collins

Greta Sturgis October 16, 2025

Sustainable Transportation in Fort Collins The crisp fall air begins to settle in, brushing through the trees and gently coating Fort Collins’ winding paths and local roads with crisp, fallen leaves....

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

The Fox Den

Mia Anguiano-Perez October 14, 2025

In a world where the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exists and global warming is worsening, sustainable action at the community level can help drive a larger movement for change.   The City of...

Various shades of green throughout Fort Collins, Colo. Sept. 8-12.

50 Shades of Green

Emma Winters October 9, 2025

The color green surrounds us. It’s in the perfectly curated Fort Collins foliage, the artwork, and of course, on Colorado State University’s campus. That said, does anyone ever stop to think about...

Hikers on the Dream Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park walk across Nymph Lake, which is frozen solid during the winter months March 25. Along Dream Lake, hikers can walk across three lakes, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake.

Nature: Escaping the Noise of Our Lives

Hania Nini, Contributor April 19, 2023

As our lives become more stressful with jobs, schoolwork, and duties at home, mental health care has become more important. Fortunately, research has shown that a simple solution to fighting stress is...

Two volunteers planting shrubs.

Outdoor Volunteering: Wildlands Restorations Volunteers Offers a New Take On Outdoor Adventure

Fiona Mckenna, Contributor November 9, 2022

Colorado provides a playground for just about every outdoor activity.  A goldmine of hiking, climbing, skiing, and more awaits the eager outdoorsmen in Colorado. However, among these unending options,...

Fog clears over Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Attracting Visitors Since 1915

Lindsay Barker, Contributor November 9, 2022

 Rocky Mountain National Park’s sprawling mountain ranges provide a feeling of escape and solace to visitors. The variety of wildlife and recreational activities along with captivating scenery make...

Ben Walter works on leveling the ground.

Trail Building: How Fort Collins Gets it Done

Samantha Nordstrom, Contributor November 9, 2022

Sunlight filters through the trees, creating patterns of light across the ground. A light breeze causes the plants to sway and cools the trail underneath the hot sun. The sky is a deep shade of blue, occasionally...

Cars drive on S Shields St between the Cathy Fromme Prairie natural area and the Fossil Creek neighborhood in Fort Collins on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (Anna von Pechmann | College Avenue Magazine)

Local Farms Face Challenges Brought by Urbanization

Harper Wines, Contributor March 2, 2022

The world grows and changes constantly, but no amount of urban growth on the environment will change the fact that food is essential to survival. However, the development that accompanies this change and...

Customers Michael Norwesh and Adaline Lee shop at Vindeket Foods located at 1317 Webster Ave. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. (Anna von Pechmann | College Avenue Magazine)

Vindeket Foods to the Rescue: How One Fort Collins Market is Tackling Food Waste

Kelsie Korinek, Contributor March 2, 2022

Picture your weekly trip to the grocery store, a trip that will provide you with all your needs for the upcoming days. When you walk in, there are rows of produce and packaged goods waiting to be sifted...

Mountain Avenue Market employee Jecca Swanson restocks the produce section Feb 6.

Opinion: Food Sustainability-Fort Collins’ Way to Approaching a Complex Situation

Simone Woodbury, Contributor March 2, 2022

In the United States more than $160 billion is wasted on food each year, according to The New York Times. This contributes to 3.3 billion tons of carbon waste. That is more than enough money to buy a private...

The Bradley fire burns on the side of the road as firetrucks line up to fight it. (Photo courtesy of Christian Hullet)

Fire Suppression and Climate Change: Is this the End of Natural Forests in the West?

Holly Murfey, Contributor January 28, 2022

Chris Hullett had just finished his last day of battling the California Lava fire on July 11, 2021, with his strike team of five fire engines. He was looking forward to getting off early so he could go...

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