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The Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary: The Fort Collins Spot For Natural Remedies

Macy Taylor, Contributor April 26, 2023

“Oh my gosh, it smells so good,” is everyone's first reaction after entering the Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary, taking in the store’s earthy florals, tall ceilings, grand windows, and rock wall....

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...

The inside of a studio at Yoga Pod March 27.

Review: Yoga Pod- Not Just A Workout

Sterling Volz, Social Media Coordinator April 19, 2023

The bright atmosphere and engaging instructors bring inspiration and comforting energy to Yoga Pod. Instructors pass kind words and encouragement to those practicing in the sunlight rooms, which are filled...

Joclyn Goss shapes a copper rod into a spoon at the Colorado State University Visual Arts Building March 30.

Metalsmithing and Mental Health: A Look at the Benefits of Artistic Expression Through the eyes of CSU Metalsmith Students

Grant Coursey, Contributor April 19, 2023

There is a public mythos built around the idea of the “tortured artist.” This idea expresses that truly great art goes hand in hand with emotional despair or personal distress.   While there...

Marijuana plants grow in the Hummingbird Cannabis facility in Lafayette, Colo. April 20, 2022.

Puff Puff? Pass: How Medical Marijuana Helps Users Cope with Chronic Pain

Cassidy DuFore Payne, Contributor April 19, 2023

Sluggish, unmotivated, fatigued, foggy-brained. These are all words that have been used to describe people who smoke marijuana. However, for Jackie Neil, a 4th year at Colorado State University, these...

Ben Scott cleans off a new boulder.

Behind the Send

Milo Gladstein, Contributor November 9, 2022

The crew piles into a Sprinter van with pads, shoes, chalk, beer, weed, and everything needed to have a successful day out climbing. Old-school rap music sets the tone in transit to Red Feather Lakes....

Launch Skatepark Creates Community For the Youth of Skateboarding in Fort Collins

Launch Skatepark Creates Community For the Youth of Skateboarding in Fort Collins

Jackson Patrick October 7, 2021

Sitting behind a tattoo parlor and a Mexican restaurant is a fairly nondescript warehouse. However, in the back, through an open garage door, you will find a room full of various obstacles such as boxes,...

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1 in 10: Endometriosis Impacts College Students

Abby Huether July 2, 2021

Chronic illness may seem like something that doesn’t affect young people, but endometriosis is one of many chronic illnesses that can affect a college student’s life. For a lot of people, college is...

Brayan Montes-Terrazas models the face mask he designed for El Centro. (Photo courtesy of Brayan Montes-Terrazas)

How Pandemic Face Masks Changed Fashion and Invention

Aspen Flores March 29, 2021

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks are nothing new, and for many of us wearing them regularly has become normal in everyday life. Whether you wear store-bought masks, homemade ones,...

Soap and essential oil products from Sunlit Mountain

Fort Collins Marketplace: A Virtual Vendor for Local Businesses

Guest Contributor February 24, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses in Fort Collins had to come up with some creative ways to continue supporting their livelihood.  As a solution, Fort Collins Marketplace was created so people...

person showng arm and dabbing essential oils on

Holistic Health Alliance Pursues Total-Body Wellness

Annie Bush March 5, 2019

With over 400 clubs on campus, Colorado State University does not suffer from shortages in extracurricular opportunities. They range from pre-medical science to pre-law, from the fly fishing club to the...

person riding bike in the winter trail

5 Tips for Staying Active During the Winter

Taylor Sandal December 5, 2018

As the cold Colorado winds slam our doors shut, and the sun starts going down earlier and earlier, where does that leave your workout? Between classes, jobs, and social outings, it’s difficult to find...

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