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Valentine's Day is not just for the ladies! Celebrate the man in your life too. Photo by Sydney Izienicki.

For Him: Don’t Leave the Guys Out This V-Day

Erin Douglas February 12, 2015

When it comes to making women feel loved on Valentine’s Day, retailers have got it covered. From heart-shaped bottles of perfume to massive stuffed bears (probably a little impractical for college living),...

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8 Out of the Box Date Ideas

Nicole Beale February 11, 2015

Year in and year out, Valentine’s Day seems to stay the same. This is your guide to breaking outside that clichéd heart-shaped box of chocolates. There are several places in Fort Collins that are sick...

Sometimes our loved ones mean well, but don't quite hit the mark when it comes to gift giving. Photo by Megan Rakoczy.

Students Recall Most Ridiculous Gifts Received

Hunter Goddard December 25, 2014

The generation gap is seldom so in-your-face as it is around the holidays, when out-of-touch relatives shower us with gifts that amount to little more than a laugh. ‘Tis the season, and the students...

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Home for the Holidays

Alexandrea Rager December 25, 2014

The value of the season evolves with age, and while many of the traditional aspects of the holidays are still in place, the value of being with your family and celebrating the holidays together has universally...

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Classic Movies To Watch This Holiday Season

Valerie Vester December 24, 2014

When you don’t feel like braving the cold this winter, get some friends together, grab a cozy blanket and a warm drink, and watch some holiday movies. Not sure which one to choose? No worries! Here is...

Christmas decorations from Rudolph's Landing. Photo by Megan Rakoczy.

Rudolph’s Landing Serves up Year-Round Christmas Cheer

Alexa Phillips December 24, 2014

Behind the lit trees that line Old Town Square and the fresh snow which covers the sidewalks, Rudolph’s Landing takes up storefront on Linden Street, separated from the crowds drawn to Old Town, even...

Photo by Megan Rakoczy.

Wrapping It up: How To Make Packaging the Best Part of the Holiday

Erin Douglas December 24, 2014

The holiday season does not have to be the same routine every year. While tradition is a major part of the holidays, opening similar presents that are wrapped in a similar fashion as last year can get...

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Creative Yet Simple DIY Holiday Gifts

Valerie Vester December 23, 2014

If you are still thinking about what to get your friends and family this year for the holidays, look no further. With these fun do-it-yourself gifts, there is bound to be something for everyone. Not that...

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Santa Spoiler

Erin Douglas December 23, 2014

***This article was not intended under any circumstances to be read by or read to a child (unless his or her Christmas spirit has already been spoiled).*** A deep and integrated lie deceives approximately...

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Crafty DIY jar recipes to make this holiday season

Octavia Perry December 22, 2014

If your pockets are a little lighter this holiday season, DIY jars are a cute, cheap gift to give your family members. The Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix All you need for this simple recipe...

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Zodiac Gift Giving

Alexandrea Rager December 22, 2014

Buying gifts for the important people in your life can be hard, and when it comes to a picky individual, understanding his or her personality may be helpful when you go holiday shopping this season. Sagittarius Nov....

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Why Is Christmas Music So Popular?

James Cao December 21, 2014

Why is Christmas music so popular during this time of year? There is no intelligible reason other than it just works in perfect harmony, and so we should just embrace it. Christmas music during the wintertime...

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