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A Guide to the Graduation Wardrobe

Erin Douglas December 18, 2014

Ever wonder what different parts and colors of the graduation wardrobe represent? Well, we have your answers: Bachelor’s Degrees Gown Designed to be worn closed Black:Traditional bachelor’s degree...

The CSU Oval and Administration building

Graduate in Style

Alexandrea Rager December 17, 2014

Whether you are a style icon among your friends or just trying to get to class and back, graduation is a special day to look your best. Finding an outfit that is both appropriate and stylish can be an...

"I finally made it!" written on a CSU graduation cap

How to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

Valerie Vester December 16, 2014

Bethany Serafin, a 2012 CSU equine science graduate, wishes she would have decorated her cap for graduation because “not only is it very artistic and unique to an individual, it allows family and friends...

Christmas lights in the window

Holiday Countdown

Abby Kurtz December 16, 2014

When the Old Town lights go up and Christmas music starts playing in every store in town — you know that the holiday season is finally upon us. So, if you celebrate Christmas, here are some ideas to...

clapping graduates from CSU

What to Give the Recent Graduates in Your Life

Valerie Vester December 15, 2014

What to give the recent graduates in your life is a difficult decision. What to tell people if asked what you want for graduation can be equally difficult. Gifts that can actually be used and appreciated...

Street on Old Town

Planning the Perfect Girls’ or Guys’ Night Out

Valerie Vester November 15, 2014

Girls' Night Out Your girl friends, music, food, stories, laughter…What could possibly be better than a girls’ night out? “The perfect girls’ night out would start with meeting up at someone’s...

cup of coffee in a Mugs mug

‘Tis the Season to Start Cramming

Alexandrea Rager November 15, 2014

‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes, all-nighter study sessions and figuring out where you are going to study for your midterms and finals when your roommate is blasting his/her music all night....

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A Stressed Student’s Guide to the Weekend

Abby Kurtz November 15, 2014

With study groups, clubs, homework and midterm exams, students’ weekly schedules are filled to the brim with stressful obligations. Weekdays consist of work, so many students look forward to Friday...

Line cooks Zach Ohmie, Victor Romero, and Nate Hodson prepare a nacho dish on Beau Jo's.

Gluten-Free Dining Hot Spots

Alexandrea Rager November 13, 2014

Living a gluten-free lifestyle is common place in Colorado. In fact, about 1 percent of the national population is living with celiac disease, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness....

cocktails on a bar

Top 3 Drinks To Try in Old Town

Sarah Feldman November 12, 2014

Whisk(e)y Sour By The Whisk(e)y The Whisk(e)y is home to hundreds of whiskeys. Having only been opened for six months, the Whisk(e)y is quickly becoming one of Fort Collins’s favorite hot spots. A must-try...

Katie Gabriel

Falling in Love With Fall Hairstyles

Abby Kurtz November 7, 2014

As the days get shorter and the air gets colder, a new season of trends sweeps across campus. What is new in hairstyles this fall? Here is a quick guide to clue you in on the latest styles. Shoulder-Length...

Fall Fashion Making a Comeback

Fall Fashion Making a Comeback

Alex Teahen November 7, 2014

With fall fashion in full swing, here are five throwback fall looks from previous decades making reappearances in fashion today. Casual Jean Jacket Starting in the late 1940s, Marilyn Monroe introduced...

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