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A Playlist for Spring

Erin Hutcheson, Staff Editor April 23, 2019

It’s finally spring, 'Bos! The short days full of harsh cold are almost over. The flowers will begin to bloom and the sun will set later. As the temperature grows warm, so will our moods. So what better...

Cuz I Love You

Erin Hutcheson, Staff Editor April 23, 2019

This year has been full of amazing new music. Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Khalid, and others have released stellar albums. Now Lizzo has been added to that list. On April 19, Lizzo released her second...

Billie Eilishs first debut album.

When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?

Erin Hutcheson, Staff Editor April 23, 2019

Seventeen-year-old superstar Billie Eilish released her most anticipated debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” during the last week of March.     The last project Eilish...

Caitlin Genschoreck, Emery Vischer, Alyssa Acevedo, Katie Thomas, Brenli Hammer, and Fiona Oliver do a classic prom pose.

Why Prom is Overrated

Emery Vischer, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

School dances like homecoming and prom have become a popular high school activity. From dresses to suits, to dinner to dancing, these dances have become a highlight of the high school experience. Although...

Captain Marvel was Marvelous

Max Hand, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

  Trailer Captain Marvel is not just a two hour and five minute movie, but also the name of a super warrior hero named Carol who, within that movie, figures out her only enemy may be in her...

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

Pro-choice vs Pro-life

Fiona Oliver, Staff Writer April 22, 2019

The passage of Roe v Wade in 1973 legalized abortions and made them accessible to women until their third trimester of pregnancy. The Supreme Court case  prompted a national debate that continues today...

Tune in to Hulu on April 2nd to watch the new episode.

Hulu original series “The Act” interesting look at illness

Annabel Lasher, Writer April 16, 2019

On March 20, 2019, Hulu released an unsettling new series based on the real-life events of the Blanchard family, a story that culminates with the murder of one of their own. The story follows the...

Pictured here is the Dunkin Donuts entry way mat and a strawberry iced donut.

Donut Worry, Be Happy! (Fort Collins Donut Review)

Fiona Oliver, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

Everyone loves donuts, therefore, finding the perfect local bakery to indulge in is essential. There are many bakeries here in Fort Collins that offer donuts, including LaMar’s,...

The Last Winter is Coming

Karina Benjamin, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

Game of Thrones is a popular TV show that is starting its 8th, and final, season on April 14th. The show first aired on April 17, 2011, and since then many characters have come and gone...many, many characters....

Hard Time at Home

Mia Stolpe, Staff writer April 2, 2019

Everyone’s family dynamic is its own unique concoction of people, personalities, and problems. This being said, it’s hard to find a family without it’s own conflict. Whether it’s just one family...

Insomnia Cookies

Della Fisher, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

Insomnia Cookies is a unique cookie shop that opened in Fort Collins in 2017. Insomnia offers a wide variety of cookie flavors. Their unusual hours begin at 9:00 am and close at 3:00 am. Insomnia’s menu...

This is the front entrance at JJs Wood Fired Pizza.

Can Gas Station Pizza Really Be That Good?

Fiona Oliver, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

JJ’s Bar & Grill Wood Fired Pizza is located at 4015 S. Taft Hill Road in Fort Collins, CO. It is included in the other JJ’s establishments, including a car wash, gas station, and liquor...

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