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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Fort Collins breweries tap into the community

Fort Collins breweries tap into the community

Erick Plattner January 5, 2015

Fort Collins is undeniably a craft beer hub. With 16 different breweries in operation and more in the works, the city now has a brewery for every Fort Collins resident. Since April 2010, nine new breweries...

Craft beer enthusiast Landes Clure stopped by Horse & Dragon Brewing during a tour of Fort Collins breweries. (Photo Credit: Erick Plattner)

Fort Collins locals say keep the breweries coming

Erick Plattner December 11, 2014

As a city, Fort Collins has embraced the craft beer culture and so have the locals. Fort Collins resident Kyle Hamm stops by Black Bottle Brewery at least once a week to fill a growler or two. “I...

Just a Minor Threat, from Black Bottle Brewery.

Liquid Poets Society brings local beer brewers together

Erick Plattner December 4, 2014

Below the surface of Fort Collins’ brewing industry lies a thriving community of home brewers. On the first Thursday of each month, dozens of local home brewers and craft beer enthusiasts meet...

CSU Health Networks medical clinic, with its seven board-certified physicians and six nurse practitioners, offers a plethora of services including screening tests, wellness counseling and STI evaluation and treatment. (Collegian File Photo)

Staying STD free: CSU Health Center provides free consulations

Erick Plattner December 1, 2014

According to the United States Center for Disease Control, nearly half of all new sexually transmitted diseases diagnosed each year involve young adults aged 15 to 24. With many Colorado State University...

Illegal Petes opens for business in Fort Collins

Illegal Pete’s opens for business in Fort Collins

Erick Plattner November 13, 2014

Despite subzero temperatures, Illegal Pete’s opened the doors of its Fort Collins location Thursday morning at 7:30. The restaurant, which specializes in mission-style burritos, now has seven different...

Rocky Mountain National Park proposes fee increase

Rocky Mountain National Park proposes fee increase

Erick Plattner November 12, 2014

As early as next summer, individuals visiting national parks across the nation, including Rocky Mountain National Park, will be subject to increased admission fees. For the first time since 2008, the...

Campus Corps mentor and Human Development and Family Studies major Nicky Arja finishes homework at the Morgan Library Sunday. Mentors provide up to 4 hours per week of academic and social to their mentees whom are at risk-youth in the Larimer County community.

CSU students exceed after academic probation

Erick Plattner November 4, 2014

With midterms nearly over and finals swiftly approaching, some Colorado State University students may be adding the fear of academic probation to their growing list of concerns. CSU policy states...

Ballot Issue 200: building a new animal shelter in Larimer County

Ballot Issue 200: building a new animal shelter in Larimer County

Erick Plattner October 28, 2014

On Nov. 4, Fort Collins voters will decide whether or not a new Larimer Humane Society shelter is built. If Ballot Issue 200 passes, construction will begin on the new building which will be located...

Comedian Mike Davidson discusses the first time he entered the Book Ranch.

Fort Collins comedy, a laughing matter

Erick Plattner October 15, 2014

Several times a week, a handful of Fort Collins residents gather at different locations around town to work their craft and make each other laugh. Despite lacking a proper comedy club, Fort Collins’...

Remodeled Ramskeller now open in LSC

Remodeled Ramskeller now open in LSC

Erick Plattner October 6, 2014

http://youtu.be/VjKFnGBYXvo Video by Kerry O'Connor The wait is over: the newly renovated Ramskeller is now up and running in the new Lory Student Center. The on-campus pub opened its doors Monday,...

Service and assistance animals at CSU provide a helping paw

Service and assistance animals at CSU provide a helping paw

Erick Plattner October 1, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6hxdeFNOHM&feature=youtu.be Video by news producer Brynn Carman Every day across the Colorado State University campus, dozens of students are accompanied and...

Fort Collins holds 19th annual Doggie Olympics

Fort Collins holds 19th annual Doggie Olympics

Erick Plattner September 29, 2014

[new_royalslider id="205"] The 19th annual Doggie Olympics took place Sunday, bringing more than 100 dogs to Fort Collins City Park. With their owners in tow, dogs of all breeds and sizes stretched,...

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