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Lory Student Center construction fully underway at CSU
News | 16 hours agoRams on campus this summer are being faced with some drastic changes when it comes to CSU’s homebase for students: the Lory Student Center. Full renovation of LSC Central, the portion of the building between the LSC Theatre and former Off-Campus Life office, is now underway according to Doni Luckutt, director of marketing for Colab, [...]
Acrobat Nik Wallenda to make history with unharnessed tightrope walk across Grand Canyon
Life | 17 hours agoTightrope walking is not just for the circus anymore. Seventh-generation acrobat Nik Wallenda plans to become the first man to traverse the Grand Canyon by tightrope this weekend – without any safety gear – Outside magazine’s Scott Rosenfield reports. “Last year, Wallenda completed a similar feat across the Niagara Falls, but was forced to wear a [...]
The beginner’s guide to hiking fourteeners
Life | 18 hours agoJust like snowboarding and skiing, hiking a fourteener is something a Coloradoan must do, simply because they live in Colorado. The “Higher Ground” article in 5280 explains that Colorado is home to 54 fourteeners and over 140 hiking routes. This state has much to offer for the rookie hiker and those that are most experienced. [...]
Camping in New York City: Yes, it’s possible
Life | 19 hours agoWhen someone says “New York City,” what comes to mind? Skyscrapers, noise, crowded streets, the Statue of Liberty. Definitely not camping – but that’s exactly what Conde Nast’s Daily Traveler is encouraging folks to do. “There’s a side of New York that plenty of tourists don’t think about—the natural side. And the best way to [...]
UPDATE: Big Meadows Fire burns 604 acres, 75 percent contained
News | 20 hours agoUpdate 6/17 10:25 a.m. According to Fire Information Officer Bill Kight, the Big Meadows Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park is currently burning at 604 acres with 75 percent containment. No injuries or accidents have been reported but one firefighter on the line did experience a medical emergency. Authorities did not have any further information [...]
Northern Colorado one of the best places to hike and booze
Life | 20 hours ago“The good news is that wineries, microbreweries and craft distilleries are popping up all over the place – the discerning hiker can find good stuff within striking distance of almost any trailhead these days,” Holland writes. Luckily for us here in Fort Collins, Northern Colorado makes Holland’s list of the four best places to “hike [...]
Colorado State Surplus Tent Sale has a successful turnout
News | 1 day agoColorado State University Surplus Tent Sale had another successful sale Saturday and Sunday, with over 3,000 people in attendance. Jake Drenth, Surplus Property manager, was pleased to have over $21,000 in sales on Saturday alone. “It has been a great success, we have had a lot of people from the community come out and we [...]
Budweiser clydesdales clomp through Old Town
Life | 2 days agoCrowds gathered on the corner of S. College Avenue and Mulberry Street today, June 15, as the famous Budweiser clydesdales unloaded from three trailers. With a total of eight horses unloaded and hooked up to the Budweiser wagon, they headed down College Avenue into Old Town, Fort Collins with several cases of beer loaded up [...]
Fort Collins Events
A & E | 2 days agoJune 15 & 16: Surplus Sale, Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m. to noon, 201 W. Lake St., Fort Collins June 15: Clydesdale Camera Day, noon to 6 p.m., Anheuser-Busch Tour Center, 2352 Busch Dr., Fort Collins, meet the Budweiser Clydesdales, free June 15: Clydesdale Camera Day, 6 p.m. to 8 [...]
Ben and Jerry’s Concert Draws Crowd Despite Rain
A & E | 3 days agoAs part of the Ben and Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Lexi Shaney drew in a crowd despite the rain. Crowds stood beneath the trees and awnings in Old Town Square to listen to the indie singer song writer. The concert series is free and in Old Town Square on Fridays through Aug. 30. Logan Martinez [...]
Black Forest Fire labeled most destructive in Colorado history
News | 4 days agoEl Paso County is currently fighting the most destructive wild fire in Colorado history. According to reports from the El Paso County PIO, as of 10 a.m. Thursday morning, 360 homes are lost. “[There are] 1,205 homes unaffected, 14 partially damaged, 79 unverified, 360 homes completely lost,” El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa announced via the county’s twitter [...]
Happy Father’s Day
Life | 4 days agoI love my father with all of my heart, but there are some moments when he acts like a complete crazy person. Nevertheless, growing up with him as my dad has opened my world up to some pretty hilarious experiences, and since Father’s Day is coming up, I thought I’d share some of those experiences [...]
Glamping gives glampers the luxury glampsite every lazy camper desires
Life | 4 days agoThe days of pitching a tent, cooking with charcoal, and finding a bush may be in the past for modern campers. “Glamping” is among us, according to Michael Finney of San Francisco’s ABC7 affiliate. “Glamping (glam or glamor camping) as some call it, is about enjoying all the comforts of home in the great outdoors,” [...]
Fresh CSU Rams attend 2013 First-Year Student Orientation
News | 4 days agoEvery summer Colorado State University conducts dozens of freshman orientation sessions. Hundreds of students invade Fort Collins everyday for their 2-day sessions, where they are introduced to their classmates and professors . The program also gives the new students an opportunity to register for classes.
Four stargazing hot spots to cool down
Life | 5 days agoTime to take a romantic trip to the outdoors. While the hot summer haze seems less than romantic, once the sun sets, the bright speckles that cross the night sky change things. Yes, stargazing is old as the tests of time but is unmatched by other romantic outings. Here is a list of some of [...]
Summer’s Streetmosphere: free, live entertainment
A & E | 5 days agoFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Streetmosphere, performing all over Old Town Fort Collins, returns for another round of spontaneous summer entertainment, providing everything from dance routines to live music, all for free. Streetmosphere provides an outlet for talented artists of any medium to present their work in the open This free event is every Friday from [...]
City of Fort Collins proposes plan for Midtown area
News | 5 days agoOpen for public review, the Fort Collins Midtown area draft plan was recently completed and is now looking for feedback from Fort Collins residents. The Midtown area is made up of South College Avenue, running from south of Prospect to Harmony, as well as extending west to the Mason Corridor and east in the Foothills [...]
CSU surplus sale kicks off this weekend
News | 5 days agoSummer signals a time for garage sales to start setting up and first-year, residence hall students to move out. Colorado State Surplus Property, for the second summer, is making the best of both. Responsible for determining the usability and life of items the university no longer needs, Surplus Property will host the second-annual Tent Sale [...]
CSU’s ASAP rebounds with expected sold out Macklemore concert
A & E | 5 days agoOn the first day of ticket sales, ASAP sold over 5,500 tickets to the upcoming fall concert featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and they couldn’t be more excited. “We are so incredibly excited about this show,” said Kebrina Chirdon, an ASAP event programmer, “we are feeling wonderfully about this years results thus far.” On Tuesday [...]
CSU’s Colton Iverson drastically improves NBA Draft stock
Sports | 6 days agoColorado State University graduate Colton Iverson has the chance of a lifetime in front of him, and it’s only a jump shot away from becoming reality. Iverson has gained immense popularity around the NBA, attracting scouts from nearly every team in the league. He is currently on a tour around the country, showcasing how a [...]
Amanda Bynes, I Have Some Questions For You
Life | 1 week agoAmanda Bynes is one of the most infamous celebrities in the news at the moment. From wearing a ratty blonde wig out in public to hiding from the paparazzi by wrapping a sweatshirt around her head, it is pretty apparent that she’s gone off the handle. In this video, I ask Amanda a few questions [...]
CSU police veteran is named New Chief of Police
News | 1 week agoUpdate at 5:30 p.m. The final decision for the new chief boiled down to two candidates, Lt. Scott Harris and Lt. Frank Johnson, with Lt. Harris ultimately winning the position at CSUPD. “I believe there were two very strong candidates for chief, and likely the decision was a very difficult one. I believe Lt. Haris [...]
Start paying attention to the man behind the curtain
Life | 2 weeks agoThough the Colorado Rockies have not been great the past two years, their big-name players are still big name. Troy Tulowitzki, Todd Helton, Carlos Gonzales, and even Dexter Fowler, with his goofy smile. But another, admittedly less well-known name has been the power house behind the Rockies recent offense, albeit limited. Rockies right fielder, Michael Cuddyer [...]
How to get your Macklemore ticket
News | 2 weeks agoInterested parties can purchase tickets online only at www.csutix.com June 1 and 2. Tickets will continue to be sold online until sold out, but will also become available in the LSC North box office or over the phone at (970) 491-4849 June 3 and after. ASAP Assistant Director Bethel Nathan wrote in an email to [...]
Why does everyone hate Chicago sports?
Life | 2 weeks agoSports: The meaning to most as a home away from home, the first time you caught a foul ball or even the only time your wife will let you drink in the house. What ever way you identify or describe sports as, at least you have something to cheer or hope for in life. Defined [...]
My First Tattoo Experience
Life | 2 weeks agoFor my birthday, I got my first tattoo at Phantom 8 in downtown Denver. It was a lovely- and painful- experience, and in this video I talk about exactly what went down and provide a little footage as well. Tell me about your tattoos on my facebook or twitter page!
CU–Boulder athletic director resigns
Sports | 2 weeks agoThe University of Colorado – Boulder’s Athletic Director Mike Bohn resigned from his position after filling it for seven years. His departure was made public Tuesday, May 28 in a statement by CU–Boulder Chancellor Phillip P. DiStefano. “Mike Bohn led CU–Boulder athletics in a time of great transition and change,” DiStefano said. “We are grateful to him for [...]
Marijuana regulation signed into Colorado state law Tuesday
News | 2 weeks agoColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed bills Tuesday May 28 that will regulate and tax marijuana. “Colorado is demonstrating to the rest of the nation that it is possible to adopt a marijuana policy that reflects the public’s increasing support for making marijuana legal for adults,” said Mason Tvert, director of communications for the Marijuana Policy [...]
No break in sight for adjunct faculty
News | 3 weeks agoFor students summer is a much needed break from the stresses of higher education, but for many adjunct faculty the idea of summer vacation is just a dream. Richard Adams, adjunct instructor in CSU’s Department of Anthropology usually spends his summers instructing an archeology field class which, he says, is a 23 hour-a-day job. “Last [...]