By almost all standards of economic analysis, the recession that began in 2007 is over. Colorado’s unemployment rate is the lowest since the recession, the state has found a whole new source of tax revenue...

Craft brewing is the way of the future, and Colorado is at the forefront of this economic phenomenon. The CSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is now in the second year of offering its fermentation...

We often associate fashion with an urban mecca like Los Angeles or New York City, not Denver. However, more recently, Denver has been growing stronger as a fashion hub and gaining recognition in the industry. One...

A lake rests at the base of a mountain range untouched by man, with rocks placed so perfectly along the shore that one cannot fathom how Mother Nature could create such an exquisite foreground for the...

Fort Collins is a town filled with bright colors, vibrant murals and the special flare of a college town.  What gives this little town the cutesy, artsy, quirky vibe? Looking down College Avenue, you...

For over 5 miles, U.S. Highway 287 turns into College Avenue. Coming from the north end, the construction-ridden asphalt gives way to Old Town. The old brick and shop windows blend with dark trees and...

Any day is the perfect day for a great breakfast. Morning meals are the most important part of a successful day, and Silver Grill Cafe at 218 Walnut St. in Old Town is the ideal place to warm your heart. My...

College Avenue is known for offering many services, from restaurants and bars to quirky local shops, but it also offers a variety of clothing boutiques. Let’s begin at the southernmost location, Magnolia...

We have all heard the expression, “Nice guys finish last,” but enough people believe this to be true that it is becoming an issue in society. Some men believe that women friend zone them because women...

Misconceptions, lies and rumors have infiltrated LGBTQ relationships throughout the 21st century, but gender roles and sexuality within these relationships have been widely misunderstood. “LGBTQ relationships...

According to modern media outlets, we as members of Generation Y live in the “hookup culture,” but do we really? College Avenue reached out to CSU students to see what hookup culture means to them...

As proven by reality shows like MTV’s “Catfish,” churning out content season after season, online dating is becoming more and more common. Spencer Downing, a senior in human development and family...