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Depth will be the key to a successful season for the Bearcat soccer team, head coach Tracy Hoza said.

The ’Cats graduated seven players from last year’s squad (3-10-5, MIAA 3-9-4), but brought in plenty of freshmen and transfers to this year’s team.

“Last year we lost significant numbers, however this year we have brought in significant numbers and quality players,” Hoza said. “The freshmen from last year have been great leaders and have blended everybody together.”

The Bearcats are predicted to finish sixth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll.

“Because (soccer) is the best sport in the world for a reason.”

Tracy Hoza “Honestly, that is correct going off last year,” Hoza said. “But I think this year we will go out, contend, and surprise some people.”

Sophomore defender Jordan Albright returns to the team looking to make a big impact.

“She is a competitor,” Hoza said. “She definitely brings back the defend with pride, attack with passion mentality.”

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Senior midfielder Hannah Silvey also returns to the squad as a leader up front. “(Silvey) had a very good spring and has realized that hard work will pay off,” Hoza said.

Freshman Fiona Moloney joins the Bearcat squad from Ireland and is expected to make an

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“She can go upfront, out wide, or anywhere we need her,” Hoza said.

Hoza expects more than just wins for this team this year.

“On a note you cannot measure, we want to see better soccer,”

Hoza said. “Because it is the best sport in the world for a reason.”

The ’Cats begin the season at 5 p.m. Sept. 2 against Texas A&M-Commerce at Bearcat Pitch.

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Experience driven Spoofhounds attack

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Senior Kaylee Green spikes one over a Fairfax block last season. Green is one of six players returning with varsity experience.

The Spoofhound volleyball team returns a core group of players from last year’s team and have high hopes for this season.

The ’Hounds lost three players off last year’s squad, including All-State setter Rachel Tobin.

Head coach Lori Klaus has tabbed that junior Alyssa Stiens as Tobin’s predecessor.

“She is a new setter, but she is doing very well,” Klaus said.

The ’Hounds return six players with extensive varsity experience, including junior all-conference libero Jessa Stiens.

Klaus expects many “They don’t ever different players to contribute throughout let each other get the squad.

“I think we are pretty down. They work consistent all-around,” really, really well Klaus said.

The ’Hounds have together.” built a good team camaraderie during the Lori Klaus summer and want to use that during the season.

“They don’t ever let each other get down,” Klaus said. “They work really, really well together.”

The team has also been fine tuning other aspects of their game during pre-season practices.

“We’ve been working on our weaknesses during practice, but I wouldn’t consider them weaknesses anymore,” Klaus said. “We have been working really hard on attacking and hitting the ball hard.”

The Spoofhounds play in three tournaments this season and plan to be in the championship in every one of them.

“We would like to place high in conference and are hoping to win districts this year,” Klaus said. “We thought we should have been close last year and we weren’t.” ’Hounds open up conference play on at 5 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Leblond High School with the last year’s disappointing first-round district exit against Chillicothe still lingering.

“They don’t like to lose which is always good,” Klaus said.

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New-look Bearcats “All In” in 2011

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The Bearcat football team is going to have a different look to it this year.

Northwest stalwarts Mel Tjeerdsma and Scott Bostwick will no longer be roaming the sidelines.

Tjeerdsma retired in December after 17 seasons at Northwest and Bostwick died June 5 from a heart attack.

“It’s been challenging,” new head coach Adam Dorrel said. “I’d be lying if I told you everything’s been peachy. I didn’t expect it to be. The one thing I’ve got to keep reminding myself is I can’t be Mel, I can’t be Scott.”

Also gone are 16 starters from last season’s team that went 12-2 (9-0 MIAA) and lost in the semifinals to

eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth.

“When you have that many new faces, the continuity from a timing standpoint, from a communication standpoint, is not easy,” Dorrel said. “That’s the thing the casual observer doesn’t understand. That thing doesn’t come overnight. It takes a lot of reps, a lot of hard work, patience.”

New to the mix are seven scholarship transfers, including four from former MIAA member Nebraska-Omaha, which cut its football program to move to Division I. Junior wide receiver Brian Miller, sophomore running back James Franklin, sophomore offensive lineman John Becklun and redshirt freshman Jerry Key are all expected

to have an impact sometime this season after proving they can play in the MIAA while at UNO. “It’s just going to be different for each of them Sept. 1,” Dorrel said. “I think some of them will really shine. I think others, it’s going to be more as the season goes on.”

Returning to the team however, are three senior first-team All-MIAA selections: wide receiver Jake Soy, linebacker Chad Kilgore and defensive lineman Josh Lorensen. Junior running back Jordan Simmons was also elected to the first team as a kick and punt returner.

Even with the new feel to this team, everyone is “All In.” Bostwick picked the slogan back in the fall, and Dorrel stuck with it after he was

named head coach.

“Basically it just means go all in with your conditioning from the summer, academics, your role as a team player, as a student athlete, in the community,” Dorrel said. “It’s not just football. Scott really hammered that to our kids this offseason. Being all in is more than just football.”

Dorrel and the ’Cats get their first chance to strap on the pads and hit somebody in another uniform at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Kirksville, Mo., when they take on Truman State.

“I’m very excited,” Dorrel said. “I love our kids. We’ve got great kids here and I’m really excited to watch them compete.”

On the line is more than just the Ol’ Hickory Stick.

Northwest is also looking to keep their MIAA-record streak of 46 straight conference wins alive while breaking a streak of four straight season-opening losses.

“We’ve always been very disappointed with our season openers since I’ve been here,” Dorrel said. “So disappointed that way back in February we started addressing some reasons why we have performed poorly in our openers. We came up with a few reasons why we were doing that and addressed them in camp and changed some things up.”

The ’Cats home opener is at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 versus Sioux Falls. Tjeerdsma and his wife Carol will be honored before the game. Northwest will also wear its new green Adidas uniforms for the first time.

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“Our expectations here are to win championships.”

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Senior fullback Nick Groumoutis eyes the endzone in the ‘Hounds 48-0 victory over Lawson on Friday. The ‘Hounds plan to lean heavily on their running game again this year.

Senior safety Dakota Carmichael battles with a Lawson receiver for the jump ball. The ‘Hounds hope to improve upon their 9-3 record from last season.

Reloaded ’Hounds strive for title game

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The Spoofhounds enter the 2011 season with championship aspirations in their second year of Class 3 football.

The ’Hounds finished their 2010 season with a 9-3 record, including a last minute playoff defeat against eventual state champion, Richmond.

The ’Hounds lost a key group of seniors including All-State running back Gavin Talmadge and safety Will Twaddle.

“Anytime you lose seniors it’s tough, but that’s just part of it,” head coach Chris Holt said. “You just have to have other kids step up.”

The ’Hounds have no interest in rebuilding, but rather reloading with a talented group of players that were part of the 2009 state championship team.

“There is no reason to tell this team that they can’t make it back to St. Louis because that’s not fair,” Holt said.

Junior quarterback Jonathan Baker has been hard at work all summer preparing

for his new starting role.

“I went to a lot of individual camps this summer and met up with a lot of college quarterbacks who taught me a few steps,” Baker said.

Junior linebacker Jordan Zech also returns and is expecting to take over in a big leadership role.

“I consider myself one of the leaders,” Zech said. “I try to talk a lot when I’m on the field and keep everybody in line.”

Another player expected to have a big year is wide receiver Tyler Walter.

“We are watching film, learning and helping each other out,” Walter said. “Our confidence is high and hopefully it stays high.”

Holt expects depth at various positions to be an early factor for the first few games as they continue to get into “football-shape.”

“Our ones and twos, we feel like, can play on Friday nights,” Holt said. “That should help us out in the beginning of the year when everybody isn’t in as good shape.”

The ’Hounds expect to

continue their winning ways through a mix of ground and pound offense and a hardhitting defense.

“We like to run the football and we will run the football,” Holt said. “It’s a physical contest when you play us.”

Holt and his players expect that with this group of players and their experience, anything less than a trip back to the state championship game is an underachieving season.

“That’s where our program is,” Holt said. “Our expectations here are to win championships.”

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Experience bodes well for Spoofhounds

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An early exit from last season’s district tournament left a young Spoofhound soccer team longing for more.

Now, a more experienced team heads into the 2011 season looking to win the Midland Empire Conference and get past the district tournament.

“We’re looking to get past the season this year and do something after Districts,” head coach Stuart Collins said. “There’s a lot of time between now and then to figure out what’s going on.

“I think we’re looking pretty good right now, so I’m pretty happy with it.”

Gone are five seniors from last season’s 15-8 team that finished second in the MEC at 6-1.

“The experience that the boys all had, bringing in some new people and getting them in the mix, I think that’ll help us a lot,” Collins said. “Obviously we’re going to miss the guys that graduated, but that happens every year.”

Four new seniors lead this year’s squad: midfielders Ryan Vandivert and Shawn Scheffe, forward Kalvin Talmadge and defender Chris Holtman.

Scheffe was named AllDistrict and second team AllMEC. Vandivert and Talmadge were named All-MEC and second team All-District.

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Senior defender Chris Holtman chases down an errant kick during a match against Smithville last season. Head coach Stuart Collins expects Smithville to be a tough match-up this season

offense to be one of the strong points this year because the seniors “know what to do when they’re up there,” but would like to see his team work on keeping possession.

“We’ve got to work on our possession and make sure we can keep the ball so the other team doesn’t have the chance to work

against us,” Collins said.

Honorable mention AllMEC junior goalkeeper Michael Spencer and honorable mention defenders Holtman and junior Andrew Wiederholt anchor the defense, gaining valuable experience from extended playing time last season.

“It was incredible, we played a high level of soccer last year,” Collins said. “For these guys to be at that level and consistently playing really helped us a lot.”

Collins expects conference foe Smithville, as well as Pembroke Hill and Springfield Catholic to be some the ’Hounds’ toughest

opponents this season, in addition to the Excelsior Springs Tournament.

Maryville opened the season Monday with the Barstow Tournament; a tournament the Spoofhounds won last season. The tournament continues today and Saturday.

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Experience, unity key for cross country in 2011

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The Northwest men’s and women’s cross country teams open the season ranked in the top 10 in the region by the United States Track and Field Coaches and Cross Country Association.

The women are ranked No. 6 while the men begin the season at No. 7, but head coach Scott Lorek is expecting more from both teams this year after the men finished sixth last year and the women placed fifth in the region a year ago.

“I think that’s probably pretty accurate,” Lorek said. “Of course, we want to finish higher than that. Our goals are to be in the top three for both teams in the region.”

The ’Cats return their whole men’s roster; led by No. 1 runner, senior T.R. Pursell.

“The thing that I’m excited about on the men’s side is we’ve got a lot of depth. We’ve got a lot of good freshmen. We’ve got everybody coming back from last year’s team,” Lorek said.

“Honestly, I think for some other teams, if our men stay healthy, they’re kind of scary because we’ve got everyone back and we’ve gotten better.”

The women’s team also returns its top runner, senior Angela Adams, but lacks the depth of the men’s team.

“Our women’s team does not have that kind of depth, but it’s very good,” Lorek said. “I think it’s probably the most talent we’ve ever had, but again it’s going to be staying healthy.”

However, Lorek sees a lot of potential in his teams that feature just a combined seven seniors and thinks the unity both teams developed in camp will be key to their success.

“You always think about track and cross country as individual sports and I think our

group of athletes is really making it more of a team sport than a lot of teams do and I think that’s going to be huge for us,” Lorek said.

The ’Cats kick-off their season at 6 p.m., September 9 with the Bearcat Open.

“It’s been a little frustrating getting teams here. I don’t know what the deal is,” Lorek said.

“The course is too hard or something.

“We’ve got Peru State and William Jewell coming and that’s who came last year, so it’s a chance to get started. It’s good to have a small meet to get started because after that, every meet is competitive.”

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NORTHWEST Soccer schedule Date Time Opponent Location 9/2/11 5:00 pm Texas A&M Home 9/4/11 3:00 pm Wayne State Home 9/8/11 7:00 pm Friends Away 9/10/11 1:00 pm Newman Away 9/15/11 4:00 pm Truman Away 9/17/11 2:00 pm Southwest BaptistHome 9/22/11 4:00 pm Central MO Home 9/29/11 3:00 pm MO Southern Home 10/4/11 4:00 pm Emporia State Home 10/6/11 4:00 pm Truman Home 10/8/11 6:00 pm Washburn Away 10/13/11 7:00 pm MO Western Away 10/15/11 11:00 am Fort Hays St. Home 10/20/11 7:00 pm Central MO Away 10/22/11 Noon Lindenwood Home 10/27/11 6:00 pm MO Southern Away 10/29/11 Noon Southwest Baptist Away 11/3-6/11 TBA MIAA Tournament TBA

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Rinehart, team look to build on last season

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Senior outside hitter, Alex Hanna, lofts a shot over two defenders in the ‘Cats scrimmage on Sunday, Aug. 21. The Black team took the best of five series 3-1.

Head coach Jessica Rinehart and the Bearcat volleyball squad have no intentions of hanging their hat on last year’s historic season.

A year after making the program’s first ever NCAA tournament and knocking off the No. 2 ranked Washburn Ichabods in front of an packed home crowd in Maryville, Rinehart is ready to set the bar higher.

“Our expectations are that we’re going to make a push to be in that upper echelon of the conference,” Rinehart said. “We’re also expecting to make a return trip to the NCAA tournament.

“Last year we set the bar high and everyone is motivated and on the same mission to continue to raise the bar in the program.

We’ve worked really hard in the spring and the summer and that’s showed in the first couple of weeks in the preseason.”

Rinehart enters her second season with the Bearcats with a new assistant coach, former Northwest volleyball player Amy Phelps, and two seniors, outside hitter Alex Hanna and setter Laira Aiken.

“Those are two of our cornerstones…they’re the most experienced court players we have,” Rinehart said. “Laira is, I think, one of the best setters in the conference…Alex is one of the top outsides and she’s got a cannon so she intimidates teams.”

Hanna, an All-MIAA honorable mention a season ago, will provide the offensive firepower at the net for the ’Cats.

Her 339 kills last season was third-best in the conference.

Aiken returns as the team’s assist leader with 1,097 assists and a third-team All-MIAA performer last season.

Not relying on last season’s accolades, the players and

Rinehart bought into an offseason program.

Both the players and coach are encouraged from the results.

“Our spring season was really big for us,” Aiken said.

“We did a lot of lifting. We saw a lot of improvement as far as numbers just in the weight room. Physical testing was huge.”

For Aiken, the end of the season holds the answer to whether the squad’s offseason program amounts to postseason success.

“One of our main goals is to earn our spot in the tournament,” Aiken said.

“Obviously, we want to go to the postseason tournament again, but we don’t want to have to sit in a conference room and wait with our fingers crossed. We want to know when the games are over, by our record and the way we played, we want to be able to go, ‘Yeah, we’re going,’ and to start planning on it.”

From year-to-year, all programs experience the loss of an invaluable senior class.

This year, Rinehart looks to the incoming freshmen class to reload the talent pool.

“They’re quality players… we’re expecting them to contribute right away,” Rinehart said. “They fit into our system seamlessly and we’re excited about what they’re going to be able to do this year.”

The ’Cats open their season Sept. 2 at the Nebraska-Omaha Volleyball Showcase in Omaha, Neb. Their first conference match is Sept. 14 at Emporia State and Northwest opens at home Sept. 20 against the Washburn Ichabods.

“I think we have some expectations as far as what we’re capable,” Aiken said. “And we’re looking at the freshmen to take that one with us. We’ve got players that have been there, been to that level and we’re ready to take it there again.”

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about to upgrade their own furniture is a esigning and decorating on a budget has grown good way to get cheap or even free furniin popularity over the past decade and is now ture. in vogue. Television shows have promoted how Whether your taste is a retro, ’70s era easy it is to decorate on a dime. Magazine article after couch or some picture frames and bookmagazine article have shown us how a second-hand shelves, local thrift stores are the first furnished room can be styled to go from drab to fab. place to check. They are often the cheapTerms like “shabby-chic” and “trash-to-treasure” have est and best sources when it comes to secbeen coined to describe the phenomenon . ond-hand bargains. If you don’t find that However, when it comes to decorating a new apartperfect little something on your first visit, ment or dorm, “thrifting” and bargain shopping isn’t keep checking, thrift stores put out new for the faint of heart. It takes time, patience and practice to find what you will need. A good PHOTO S BY EVIN MORRISO knowledge of your community, local shops N & RYAN PHILLIPS and neighborhoods is the first step to success in bargain hunting.

OU chemistry senior Victoria Felder says when it comes to decorating your room, paint is cheap and techniques like stenciling can be a less expensive alternative to wallpaper. She also suggested garage sales can be a great source for inexpensive furniture.

“A lot of people want paintings and stuff like that, so garage sale,” Felder says. “I found a chest of drawers for $5.

I took off the paint and spray-painted it. It costs under $10, looks really cute and matches the paint on the wall.”

Felder says asking older relatives and friends who are

merchandise every day and chances are good that you will find something really special. Stores typically put new items out in the morning, so heading out to shop early is a good idea for all bargain hunters. But, be careful because you can still over spend at garage sales or thrift stores.

If furniture is what you lack for your new space, local garage and estate sales are in full swing around the middle of the spring semester. Also, Norman announces citywide trash days in The Norman Transcript when the city will pick just about anything up for free. So all

kinds of unwanted furniture and home décor are left out on the street for the taking.

Flea markets, which come every month to the Cleveland Count Fairgrounds, are also great sources for smaller furniture and items to decorate with, like vintage artwork or a funky lamp.

Essentials like beds or kitchen tables are not usually available and tend to be found elsewhere.

Flea markets are great places for interesting and unique items for a great price that will turn your new house into a home.

Local used furniture stores are a popular way to get the essentials faster and cheaper than designer warehouses. In Norman, Bill’s Used Furniture, located on the corner of Porter Avenue and Alameda Street, is a popular place for college students to pick up anything from a bedframe to a kitchen table. Bill’s employee Lisa Coles says OU students rely on the shop for furnishing their apartments in the spring and fall.

“College students come in pretty much daily,” Coles says. “It gets busier during the moving seasons, which we are coming into now, and in the summer it always gets busier.”

Whether you are furnishing a new apartment or sprucing up a dorm room, you don’t need a lot of money to create a great space all your own.

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For those who have lived in a prison cell-sized dorm room with someone they hate, the thought of roommates can summon all sorts of PTSD reactions. Lest ye dismiss the idea of living with someone too hastily, I’m here to say there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge. Sharing is caring, after all. That said, it’s not for everyone.

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As Destiny’s Child once asked, “Can you pay my telephone bills? Can you pay my automo’ bills?” Roommates can help defray some of the costs of adulthood. Cable, Internet, electricity, water – all of these things cost cash money, amazingly enough. But they’ll cost you substantially less if you can split them in half or in thirds or fourths. You don’t have to be an accounting major to understand the benefits.

After a long day of classes and work, sauntering through the door of my studio apartment, haggard and exhausted, I smile to myself as I kick off my shoes and slip off my pants. This is a pleasure many don’t understand because, unlike a lot of COLUMN BY BRYAN DUGAN other college students, I live alone. And I’m going to prove it’s not as weird or taboo as everyone makes it out to be.

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The rent is [not] too damn mn high high.

After living alone for a semester while my roommate studied abroad, I can verify that my apartment, like most others, is overpriced in terms of rent. It’s fairly well impractical not to split the cost with someone if you’d like to eat.

Privacy.

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Unfortunately, if you’re living with another human being, no matter how close you may be to that person he or she will probably be less than enthusiastic to find you shaking your moneymaker in your skivvies to Ludacris. Trust me. I know. As tempting as it may be to sashay into the kitchen with nothing on but your classiest underoos, it’s generally frowned upon row on by your cohabitant. At least throw und to some leggings, the middle ground pants.

Pants.

What you gain in dough, you lose in privacy with roommates. Picture it: You and your date unlock the door and walk in on your roommate with a bag of Cheetos and a DVR full of “Modern Family.”

Yeah Yeah, the mood? Dead on arrival. And should you eever want to have a private phone call, beware: your bitch session or dirty talk can and will b be heard by those in the next room, no matte matter how low you keep your voice.

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It’s not uncommon to pass by and hear music blasting (probably Katy Perry or the latest gay-club anthem) from my bachelor pad. If this is the case, I’m sliding across the faux wooden floor in just my socks, practicing my dance moves, hoping to burn a few calories. Let’s face it, that’s just not possible with another person living with you. But in all honesty, it’s not so much the fact that I can (and do) walk around my apartment practically naked that makes living alone worthwhile. It’s the freedom (and yeah, the spontaneous masturbation isn’t so bad either).

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In college college, it’s all about th the fast food after 10 hours of being buried in books, you’re going to want to make a quick trip to some greasy joint to grab some comfort food. If you live alone and it’s in the wee hours of the morning, you have two choices: risk of being abducted and featured on “48 Hours Mystery” five years later or suffer through the night hungry.

After a hard day at school or a tough shift at work, there is noth nothing better than coming home to a roommate with a bottle of wine in hand and a DVD player cued up for a “Lord of the Rings” marathon. The ultimate pro for having roommates is undoubtedly the companionship. You’re never short a person to go to dinner, see a movie or throw a party with. (Tip: Roommates prove extra handy come party time. One-hundred jello shots don’t make themselves, do they?) It’s worth wearing pants to have a perennial partner in crime, even if the person you live with isn’t your best friend.

No on-hand buddy for 2 a.m. Taco Bell runs

The first month I had to pay rent, I felt like throwing up. I had to have a conversation with myself (and my parents) about whether or not $515 was worth it. In the end (and after much budgeting), we decided it was. But I’d recommend doing your research. Pay attention to whether or not utilities and Wi-Fi is included, and don’t be afraid to shop around.

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There’s nothing more awkward than walking in your apartment and seeing a bra and black underwear strewn around the room. Before you inspect too closely or hear anything, you quickly gather your things and head back out for a few hours. Now, when you walk in your own place, you know that you’ll (most likely) never run into naked people.

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In a shared apartment, you’re confined to your own bedroom because, c’mon, you’re not going to put anything too valuable in the living room. So we pack our electronics, wardrobe, knick-knacks and everything in between into this crammed space and we’re overwhelmed with the clutter. Without a roommate, you have a living room, a bedroom, a closet, a bathroom, kitchen and sometimes even more than that. And you have so much don’tt ch space, you don know what to do with all of it and if there’s cabinet space, e, you think something’s wrong (like you haven’t hit up your parents for grocery cery money).

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When it comes to choosing an apartment complex, there are several important things to consider. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend all summer planning the Back to School Pool Party Bash to end all parties only to discover that your new home has subpar facilities. Save yourself the embarrassment and time by following our guide to the best of what Norman has to offer. *Complexes eligible for consideration have more than 130 units and stand no more than 2 miles from campus as measured from George Lynn Cross Hall, 770 Van Vleet Oval.

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It’s midnight and the heat has gone out in the apartment.

The thermostat reads 55 degrees. No wait, it reads 54.

Students w who live in apartments or rental houses have horror stories about dealing with their landlords landlor and maintenance. What do you do when your heat goes out? When your STORY BY EMILY SUMMARS toilet’s broke broken? What about that squeaky door? You call maintenance. Or you’re supposed to at least. When W should students call their landlords?

Centennial Real Estate Broker Associate and owner of rental property, Keith Gasaway said it’s a bal- Your heater goes out. ance between when to call and when not to call.

“We won’t know if something’s wrong with the - Your toilet is broken. (Don’t just use the other toilet!) property so we can repair it but if it’s something - You see a mouse in your kitchen. like a loose doorknob,” Gasaway says. “Just grab a screwdriver and tighten it up because we don’t have access to maintenance.”

- Your door squeaks. Just grab some WD-40.

Bottom line: if it’s small and you can fix it yourself, fix it. If it’s larger, like a toilet or heater, call - Your roommate(s) aren’t getting along. your landlord or maintenance person. The students - Your smoke detector stopped working. Check the leasing agreement should mention how to contact maintenance and for what incident(s). batteries.

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Do your dresser drawers runneth over with your ever expanding wardrobe? Then you have to take The Edge into serious consideration. An 11-by-12 foot private bedroom space allows you plenty of room to display all your Sooner memorabilia. Your private full bathroom comes complete with spacious cabinets and counters. The only thing missing is you!

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Whether you’re a gourmet chef or the worst cook in America, you can’t go wrong with a kitchen at the Cottages of Norman.

Because each cottage is more like a small house, you get the benefits of modern, stainless steel microwaves and refrigerators without the cramped spaces that accompany most apartment kitchens.

Hardwood floors, a spacious pantry and ample counter space make hosting your first dinner party, or just boiling your first pot of water, a snap. So preheat the ovens and get cooking at the Cottages.

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Cleans virtually everything, including rust stains, and does not harm the surface.

WINDOWS: WINDEX

The fresh sent, and streak free cleaner can be used on electronics. After a rainy day clean windows with Windex.

CARPET: RESOLVE CARPET CLEANER

Use on dirt or spilled drinks. It has a nice smell, removes the stain and leaves no evidence of the previous stain.

SINK: COMET

It removes virtually every mess and it keeps the sink clean and smell-free.

PET STAINS: RESOLVE PET STAIN

It has a nice smell, cleans virtually every pet stain and leaves the carpet fresh and clean.

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A 500-square-foot apartment for $534 per month doesn’t seem bad, until you hear of owning 1,000-square-foot homes for $600 per month.

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lived the apartment life for two years. Finally, I opened my ears and eyes and began looking into owning my own home. After a month of looking, I came across a “fixer-upper.” It had been foreclosed on and was going for the low price of $63,000.

The math is simple. I could own a home for the same amount I was renting an apartment. I purchased my home in September of 2009.

An older home, built in 1976, the previous owner destroyed the inside of my house.

The previous home owners took the cabinet doors, as a result of foreclosure. They also tore the baseboards off the walls, dented the garage door, and took the sink, air conditioning unit and all appliances. There were no doors, no carpet and the landscaping had been all but destroyed.

I had one month to repair certain aspects of the home. I had to put in carpet, replaster the walls, fix the garage door, put in an air conditioning unit pretty much make the home livable. Following the required $5,000 in repairs I moved into my home.

Upon moving in, there were a few repairs either I chose to ignore or simply appeared over time. The biggest learning experience was finding mold in the kitchen walls by the sink.

I had no idea how to fix the problem. So, I went to Home Depot, researched mold and found the easiest solution. With the help of certain Home Depot employees, a few home-repair shows and the knowledge of my dad, I was able to remove the mold without getting sick or causing too much damage to the surrounding walls.

Replacing the insulation was one of the hardest things to do. Because it was in the wall behind the sink, I did not want to remove the cabinets in front of the wall or below the sink. This requires

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Upgrading from the dorms grants students the opportunity to finally fend for themselves in the so-called “real world.” While being on their own can excite students, negative experiences may transform growing up into a daunting task. When something goes astray while searching for housing, moving in, dealing with management and maintenance, students’ exciting new experience turns sour.

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some skill.

I had cut all the drywall surrounding the window, under the sink and under the cabinets beside the window. Then I had to pull the insulation out.

Problem: I was not sure how to put the insulation back.

If you don’t know, insulation is itchy. It comes in long strips and has to be replaced flat against the wall. My problem was I needed to put insulation back without having the freedom to just stick and go.

My solution: I stuffed it into the wall. I used a wire hanger and stuck it through the top of the in-

sulation and stuffed it. It worked and it looked good. The next step was replacing the dry wall and the backsplash I had removed.

The drywall was rather easy.

I (by I, I mean my dad and me watching) had to cut it to size and screw it back up. Then it was simply a matter of finding the right backsplash to go with the rest of my kitchen.

Almost a year later and $300 poorer, I have a “new” mold-free kitchen, and I still only pay $540 a month to live in the home of my dreams.

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[Maintenance] lost one of my rent checks. [They] put it in someone else’s account and

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ASHLEY RANGEL microbiology & pre-optometry sophomore

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I definitely wouldn’t want to live where a smoker has lived. [I just want] a place that is safe and quiet.

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MOLLY HOWELL speech language pathology sophomore

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Yet another crowded room is the bedroom due to large furniture that takes up so much space.

One might even consider trading a bed for a futon or convertible sofa in such a limited space.

After waking up from a full day’s rest or a nap, a convertible sofa or futon can be folded up to save space in the bedroom.

“In the bedroom, the biggest thing that people don’t consider is the actual bed,” Roush says. “You only use the bed 1/3 of your day.”

Closets also cause problems if someone has too many clothes for the space.

Sewell and her roommates free up individual closet space by storing everyone’s bulky winter coats together, in one closet.

Roush suggests doing away with plastic hangers in favor of thin wire hangers. She also suggests taking a look at closetsusa. com for personalized closet solutions.

Students may also consider doubling furniture as storage in the living room and bedrooms in order to avoid clutter in the shared living space.

“If I can store everything in a cabinet, or a shelf, or in a closet, I feel like there’s more space,” Cooper says.

Roush suggests purchasing trunks and coffee tables from vendors such as IKEA or Target that have storage space, as well as bed risers to allow for storage under the bed. An assortment of shelves and plastic storage boxes also hide away clutter, freeing up living space.

“The bottom line is keeping the clutter down. It is a small space, so you are having to sacrifice things that maybe you would want out and about,” says Roush. “For your own sanity you need to keep things condensed for this part of your life.”

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Reorganizing furniture is one solution to open up rooms, says Chelsea Roush, interior design senior and president of the International Interior Design Association.

“The first thing, when you are trying to tackle rearranging or organizing your space …[is] just looking at the overall floor plan,” Roush says. “Consider all angles of the space.”

One common problem area for students in apartments seems to be the kitchen.

Stephanie Cooper, elementary education junior, says her apartment’s kitchen at The Edge doesn’t have enough room to store food for four people in addition to storing pans, dishes, and utensils. As a result, each person’s food is now stored in the living room.

“Our apartment didn’t come with a pantry, so we have … six shelves probably about 6 or 7 feet high … for food,” Cooper says.

In order to maximize space in the kitchen, Roush suggests investing in cabinets and shelving as well as a pegboard with hooks to make the most of wall space.

Bathrooms are another room that simply can’t hold everyone’s personal items.

Rainey Sewell, communications sophomore, says her shower has racks in it to store everyone’s hair products and shower items.

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complexes have an example lease on their website. By reviewing the example lease online, you can prepare for what your lease may contain.

But remember, the example lease is not your lease. It is an example.

Gasaway says it’s important to know specific things in your lease.

How do you pay rent?

How do you contact maintenance if your heat goes out over the weekend?

What are your obligations as a tenant?

What are the provisions for renewing your lease?

“People don’t think ahead and students seem to think in about a six block month of time,” Gasaway says. “Look for an extension arrangement on your lease ahead of time.”

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agreement, even if I had given them late notice, the only thing they could do legally was retain part of my security deposit,” Liles says.

Liles admits she was in a unique situation. Her family is in the real estate business, and she was preparing to graduate from law school.

“It’s important to read your contract,” Liles says. “You have to know exactly what the different provisions of your contract say.”

Centennial Real Estate Broker Associate Keith Gasaway says if you don’t understand the language of the lease, ask.

“If you see something and say, ‘Gosh, I really don’t know what this means, then ask,” Gasaway says. “If it seems odd, then try to get it removed.”

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If you terminate the lease, Gasaway says students often complain that they didn’t get their security deposit back.

Students should ask for their security deposit when they move.

If you’re unsure of which complex or rental house to choose, ask students.

“Go by word of mouth,” Liles says. “If other students say this is a bad complex and that it rips you off, then listen to them. I think they

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You’re worried you may have missed something, or worse, you didn’t even read the lease.

A lease is a contract that grants temporary use of a house or apartment at a fixed compensation rate. Before renting a new living space, you will be required to leave your John Hancock on a written lease.

Recent OU Law graduate Meredith Liles says students need to read their lease. Too often apartment complexes cheat students out of money.

“The time came when I told them, ‘Yes I am moving out,’” Liles says. “According to my leasing contract, I needed to give them notice within 60 days, before my contract expired.”

Liles gave the complex 60 days notice when they asked for her notice in writing 10 days later.

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More room and privacy have been two of the benefits of living in a house for Darren Forman, sciences senior, who has lived in his house for a little over a year. Also, he says living in a house comes with not having to worry about the people who may or may not live above and/or below you in an apartment complex.

At the same time, Forman says that upkeep of a house is a little harder, and there is not the convenience of a maintenance man. Thus, fixing things that break becomes the responsibility of the student, versus in apartment complexes where maintenance is available.

Forman feels living in a house kind of eliminates the social network that can be built in an apartment complex or in the dorms.

“You’re most likely not going to be surrounded by your peers, but people of all ages. So you’re much more isolated,” Forman says.

For students considering house living, Forman says to go for it, but he also suggests if someone is going to live with a roommate, it should be someone he or she trusts.

In college apartments in Norman, individuals are responsible for damages, rent and bills, rather than a collective group of people. But, this is not true of a house.

“When your roommate(s) don’t come through financially, everyone else suffers. Someone has to pay for it regardless. Whereas in one of the apartments, only that person gets in trouble. So definitely make sure you room with people you can trust,” Forman says.

In Norman, there is a selection of both on-campus and off-campus apartments. Matt Wormus, environmental sustainability sophomore, has lived in Traditions West, an apartment complex available through the university, since the summer of 2010.

He says he chose to live in an apartment because he needed the extra space and freedom that a

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“I hate that I have to walk across the complex to take the trash out. In the house, I just took it to the garage, which was much closer and I could do it in my PJs.”

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there is good, especially considering that all bills are included. Also, “One thing I love about my apart- the apartment came with furniture and kitchen appliances, so she didn’t have to stress about those when moving. According to Bradley, ment … is that it is so close to another major perk of her apartment is convenience, including access everything. I can almost walk to the to the university’s campus through CART, Norman’s bus system.

“One thing I love about my apartment … is that it is so close to evstore, and it is conveniently located erything. I can almost walk to the store, and it is conveniently located to lots of restaurants and such.” to lots of restaurants and such,” Bradley says.

However, Bradley says that living in a house is much quieter and you feel much more mature. To her, living in apartments is what dorm could everyone does. With all the parties, she says it is not as fun to not offer. her. Also, since a house is larger, Bradley says it can be used Having a living for get-togethers or meetings. Bradley also misses the proximity room area has also of being able to take her trash to her garage while living in a been a benefit for house.

Wormus.

“One thing, kind of minor but still, I hate that I “I can have friends over to have to walk across the complex to take the trash watch a game, without having out. In the house, I just took it to the garage, the awkwardness of sitting in a which was much closer and I could do it in my TV lounge room,” Wormus says.

PJs. It’s silly, but little things like that were way According to Wormus, one of more convenient in the house,” Bradley says. the cons of apartment life is that Since she has experience living in both a house sometimes, there is not someone and an apartment, Bradley provides advice for to keep you on top of students considering living in either. She responsibilities. says that with a house, remembering that “You are truly living by furniture will be needed is important beyourself, meaning that if cause it can add up quickly. Also, she says you’re lazy, it will catch up to LIZ BRADLEY that in a house, choosing roommates is key. you quickly,” Wormus says.

“I think it’s much harder to live in a house with human resource & Also, Wormus mentions that if people you aren’t as familiar with than it is an aparteconomics senior ving any hesitations students are having ment. Housemates work better if you all agree on cerly independent and livabout being mostly tain aspects of life and ways of living,” Bradley says. “It’s a nt, there is nothing wrong ing in an apartment, little more permanent feeling too, so that can have effects on with choosing to live in the dorms another how you get along.” year. y living in a house, After previously an Liz Bradley, human ment and resource management economics senior, chose to ment this live in an apartment year because her new roommates wanted to do so, and th either a she was fine with ment. house or an apartment.

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uying a home is a permanent commitment while renting is easy and flexible. In the age of buy vs. rent, we help you decode your best option.

Keith Gasaway, of Centennial Real Estate, says as a general rule: don’t buy a home if you’ll be living in Norman for less than three years.

“There are upfront costs associated with buying a house,” Gasaway says.

“These include a down payment, lender fees and buyer closing costs.”

Director of Marketing for Ideal Homes, Steve Shoemaker, says the issue of buying versus renting depends on several factors.

“It’s never a financial good move to do anything you can’t afford,” Shoemaker says. “It’s important to know exactly what you can afford.”

Economics assistant professor Greg Burge agrees, saying that buying a home depends on the student’s financial situation.

“I don’t think buying a home is a good idea id unless you have fund that you’re pulling pu from,” Burge says. “You need a bit bi of a cushion, a bit of some savings.

I wouldn’t recommend going out and doing it if you don’t have a down paydo ment.” m Shoemaker says regardless there are pr and cons of buying and renting. pros With renting, a landlord is responsible bl for the upkeep of the apartment or home.

But on the flipside, Shoemaker ho sa says, you’re not building any equity, or we wealth, because your money goes di directly into the landlords pocket.

Victoria Felder, chemistry senior, liv in a condominium owned by her lives pa parents.

“I have a younger brother and sister,” Fe Felder says. “We’re three years apart so while the freshman is living in the do dorms, the senior can live in the

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apartment, only negative I can think of.” and it keeps Gasaway says parents may buy houses for their children going so basito live in while attending college. Their friends usually move cally they got en in and pay rent to the parents. But Gasaway warns about especially wh s, 10 years of ip h local codes. rs e n w o re a Equity: sh to housing out of t The City of Norman’s ordinance states no more than three h g s the ri all of us.” in college students can live in a single house. Four students considered a n o ti or apprecia ts Felder says fi living in a house is a clear violation of city code and zoning, ro p re tu in fu renting a place according to Gasaway, because of community complaints value. was a waste of and over-occupanys. He suggests each student read the money for her “Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.” family.

Buying Shoemaker says buyers generally make the condo was three mistakes: overextending their budget, an investment. Felder doesn’t underestimating total cost of homeownerhave to worry about rent but Lender Fees: fees that a lender ship and home maintenance. she still has a roommate, who “If you’re a college student, buying a new for a loan charge to process, pays rent to Felder’s parents. home may not be the best choice in your curapprove and make the mortgage “I don’t mow my lawn, rent situation,” Shoemaker says. “The best there’s grass all around me. I may be to rent for a couple of years and build loan. don’t take care of the flowers; up your savings. If you’re planning on movthe condo pays someone to ing in 18 months, then there’s no reason to do that out of the HOA [fees go through the process of buying a home.” paid to the complex],” Homeowners often don’t realize there are Felder says. certain maintenance things to be done annu“I can paint ally, and that leads to a total cost of home ownership. e of an c n a y e v my walls. I n Total home ownership is more than the mortgage costs; it’s o c Mortgage: a ty ri u can have a pet c your utility bills, upkeep and everything it takes to maintain se s a perty without paying a healthy home. interest in pro y e n ment of mo a pet deposit. I y a “Housing is very local,” Shoemaker says. “There’s a reason p re e th r fo can decorate a home is more affordable in Oklahoma than it is in Califorplace under borrowed. To however I want. nia.” . gation It’s my place.

Shoemaker’s point, advice varies on where you live. “You advance obli I don’t have to need to familiarize yourself with the housing market before worry about the you make any decisions,” Shoemaker says. rules and all of He suggests hiring a realtor when house that stuff.” hunting because they know the market.

Felder does however miss But, being a poor college student, hiring a Lease: a contract to rent land, the college community atrealtor may not be plausible. mosphere.

Gasaway says there are a variety of other buildings, etc. to or from another “The woman who lives ways to find a home including the local newsindividual. A contract conveying across from me is in her paper, personal referrals to a particular prop50s,” Felder says. “The erty, “For Lease” signs and the Internet. property to another. people who live below me are in their late 30s, so they’re nice but it’s not the same. And it’s really the

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September 7, 2011

Ten years past, but never forgotten

“I was dropping off my daughter at school, and as usual, I had the radio on, and I kept hearing bits and pieces and about an accident involving a plane crashing into a building in NY. However, I did not realize the scope of the day’s occurrences until I arrived to my university campus for work, and I noticed that almost everyone (I mean everyone) ... students and all ... were on the phone.

It seemed unusual, but I parked and started toward my office because I had a class to teach in about one hour. When I got to my office, another professor informed me about what was happening and I was shocked and numb. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t know how to proceed with my day. “ - Dr. Patsy Robles-Goodwin, Associate Professor and Director of ESL Bilingual Programs

“My husband Thomas was traveling to Boston for a seminar. He works for the American Airlines Federal Credit Union.

When a co-worker at the company I was with at the time came in and told us about the attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, I thought he was joking at first.

Then reality sank in as I heard that all domestic air traffic was grounded until further notice.

I thought, ‘If all domestic air traffic is grounded, that means American Airlines is pretty much shut down.

And if American’s shut down, that means my husband is stranded.’

Thomas came home that Saturday after a 40-hour bus ride to an apartment door I had decorated with yellow crepe paper in the shape of a heart and a quote from the Queen song ‘You’re My Best Friend.’ ”

“I remember how worried I was because my brother often flew in and out of Boston (as a United Airlines pilot) and even more worried when he was not answering his cell phone (turned out he was on vacation, in the mountains, and did not have a signal). I later realized that I was not concerned about anyone else; this bothered me.

But I also was not pleased with the collective response--even from Christians--that ensued. As egregious as that event was, it should not have led to a mass sentiment of all-out vengeance. From a Christian viewpoint, this is not acceptable. And since 9/11, our nation has been in a downwardly-spiraling black hole of war that is not a justifiable position according to the Christian traditions of “just war” (an openended, perpetual war cannot be justified).”

- Jan Pettigrew Wilde, Alumna, Class of 1994

- Dr. Robert Flowers, University Chaplain

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Birthday shared with life-changing event Alejandra Garcia

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Christine Tham, catering manager at Wesleyan, shares her birthday with a monumental date, Sept. 11.

The day Tham turned 18 was the day the U.S. was attacked and forever changed.

Not only was Tham’s birthday on Sept. 11, but she also was raised in New York.

Tham was born in Monrovia, Liberia but moved to New York when she was 5 years old. She continued to live there until she moved to Texas at age 15. Her mother and brother also live in Texas, but her father still lives in New York.

She said it was a shock to her when she heard the news of the attack.

“[It is] not something you want to happen on your birthday,” Tham said. “It made me feel too depressed to actually celebrate.”

She said she and her family acknowledge her birthday but still keep in mind the significance of the date.

“It’s hard to be happy when you know what happened on that day,” Tham said.

She said she prefers to do some sort of volunteer work on her birthday.

“Now I don’t really celebrate.

I try to do things for others on my birthday,” Tham said.

She said New York is an important part of her life and she tries to visit once a year, either in the summer or during Christmas.

Tham said she does not feel

like she lost her birthday, but gained insight on how caring people can be when dealing with loss.

Her brother, John Tham, 19, is a student at St. Mary’s University and a native-born New Yorker. He is also in the National Guard.

“I’m proud of him. He’s doing a great thing for his country,” Tham said.

John said he enlisted last October.

He said watching the second tower fall on television was a surreal experience.

“We would go to the World Trade Center all the time,” John said.

He said now that he is older and more experienced, he has more American pride.

“It’s things like that, that show

us we’re capable of uniting and we’ll be there for each other when the time calls for it,” John said.

John said they still tell Tham happy birthday but are more preoccupied with the fact that it has been one more year since the tragedy.

“It makes you realize how time flies,” John said.

John said he saw the remains of the World Trade Center the second and third year after the attack.

“It made me think of why someone would want to do that,” John said.

He said their mother, Anna Tham, will visit New York for the 10th anniversary of Sept.

11.

John said he does not think his sister lost her birthday ei-

ther; it only has more significance.

Tomika Steward, office manager of dining services and coworker of Tham, said she has known Tham for almost four years.

Steward said when she first found out about Tham’s birthday, her initial reaction was thinking her birthday did not have the same meaning.

“She’ll always remember that,” Steward said. “It’s sad because you remember all the lives that were lost unnecessarily.”

However, Steward said she does not think it is a negative thing to have a birthday on Sept. 11.

“A very big thing in history happened on her birthday,” Steward said.

Erica Estrada “I was giving a logic exam when one student in the class returned and told me about the attacks. I was in the Business building and went into their office after I had finished giving the test. At that stage the south tower was still standing, and it didn’t look too bad. I went onto a joint session in Humanities, and Charles Martin came in and told us that both towers had collapsed. I was totaly aghast, since I have slides that I made from the top of the World Trade Center in 1987.

The horrific loss of life, plus the destruction of the buildings (which were beautiful) devastated me. It was the worst day of my life.

For the next three weeks I could not even see pictures of the Twin Towers without weeping copiously. It was one horrific day.”

“I was working in Human Resources at Six Flags at the time & my husband (then boyfriend) was traveling a lot for his job.

When I heard the news on my way to work that day – I was in a state of panic because my husband was literally on a plane in the air when all this was happening!

Thank God he reached his destination unharmed. He was with a few co-workers and they had to rent a car & drove all the way back to Texas from Chicago. The events of that day are still hard to believe.

Although the events did not directly affect my life, it obviously had a great affect on our nation.

I only wish the patriotism that was shown in the months following 9/11 was still alive today.”

“I was on the toll way in Addison headed to work when I was listening to WBAP news radio. You could see other driver’s faces reacting to the news since we were in bumper-to-bumper early morning traffic.

When the second plane hit the second tower, you could then see just about everyone had tears in their eyes and some people were openly crying and sobbing.

It was unreal in the sense you could see people crying, but you were separated by a few feet of concrete, yet you could see the raw emotions on people’s faces.

You just couldn’t do anything to console perfect strangers who were just feet away, but somehow you knew this affected all of America.

Since I was an working as an aerial photographer at the time, I didn’t realize it at the time this would change my career path forever.”

-Dr. Bruce McDonald, Associate Professor of Religion

-DeAwna Wood, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

-Cary Poole, Dean of Students

Fort Collins 2011-2012 Visitors Guide

table of

CONTENTS

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History of Fort Collins

4 Family Activities

25 Shopping

8 Parks and Gardens

26 Health and Fitness

10 Outdoor Activities

28 Arts and Museums

14 Weather

30 Stage and Screen

15 Events Calendar

31 Night Life

18 Bicycling

32 Breweries

20 Map of Fort Collins

34 Lodging Guide

22 All About CSU

35 Dining Guide

The Visitors Guide is produced by the staff of College Avenue Magazine and the advertising staff of the Rocky Mountain Collegian as a part of the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp.

editor in chief: Kelly Bleck contributors: Laura Esposito , Chase Baker, Chelsea Dunfee, Jessica Fish, Allison Lecain, Natasha Leadem, Emily McCormick, Jaime Pritchard, Kelly Sterner, Logan Triesch, Aliese Willard, Kate Wilson, Corinne Winthrop cover design: Corinne Winthrop

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history

Uncovering the Fort

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ort Collins, the “Choice City,” is more commonly known as home to over 137,200 of us. And if you’re only visiting for a few days, weeks or years, it will become easy for you to see just why Fort Collins keeps growing, and yet, it doesn’t feel like the fifth biggest city in Colorado.

Hugging the feet of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins sees over 300 days of sunshine, all four seasons and has every amenity of a big city with a small town feel – who wouldn’t want to live here?

Our city has a symbiotic relationship with Colorado State University, the largest employer, but The Fort is not merely a college town. It was named as one of the “Best Places to Raise Your Kids” by Business Week, ranked third as a “Smarter City” for sustainability by the National Resources Defense Council, is one of the “10 Greatest Places for Entrepreneurs to Retire” by Forbes magazine all in 2009. And this April our city was ranked fourth as “Best Places for Business and Careers.”

As our city moves toward the future, our eyes are still on the past because we cannot necessarily enjoy who we are now without celebrating our roots. Even the name of our city, “Fort Collins,” reminds us how

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this area was settled not on a whim, but because it was the logical, necessary thing to do.

In 1862, this area was set up as a military post to protect the Overland Trail mail route by Lt. Col. William O. Collins. Not only was the mail route protected from violence during the American Indian Wars, but also the settlers in the area were protected, too.

For two years, Collins was in charge of Camp Collins, until it there was a the avery house great flood from the Cache la Poudre River on June 9, 1864. The “devastating flood … carried tents, ammunition and some of the cabins downstream,” wrote Charlene Tresner in “Fort Collins – Its History in a Nutshell.” “The soldiers managed to retreat to the nearest bluff without lives being lost, but the morning presented a scene of desolation: a sea of muddy water and only the roofs of a few cabins visible.”

After the flood, the fort had to be relocated, so Collins ordered his troops to find a new area. And with the help of Joseph Mason, one of the first settlers in the area, and Henry Chamberlin, Camp Collins was relocated on Aug. 20, 1864, which, according to Tresner, is the date the Fort Collins Historical Society celebrates as our city’s birthday.

“Collins speculated that the post might become one of some importance,” wrote James Hansen III in the book Democracy’s University. “Undoubtedly, the fort’s presence represented a tangible economic benefit to the community. The protection that it provided guaranteed the presence of the Overland Stage and the movement of emigrants through the region.”

Troops left this military post in 1866, but settlers remained in the area. For the next seven years the population began to grow. Fort Collins officially became a town

on Feb. 3, 1873, and five years later, the new town saw their gateway to the rest of the United States when the Colorado Central Railroad was built on Mason Street on Oct. 8, 1877.

And with the railroad came more to Fort Collins, including the Colorado Agriculture College in 1879 under president Elijah Evan Edwards. There were only five students to attend in the beginning and the city population was just over 1,200 people.

But it wasn’t long until more happened in Fort Collins, including the first jukebox in 1891 and the right for women to vote in 1893 – that came 27 years before the 19th Amendment was passed.

At the turn of the century, the population was at 2,053 and only 10 years later it jumped to almost four times the size.

A snowstorm in 1913 put the city out of commission for over a week with snowdrifts between 15 and 20 feet. And in 1916, the city council passed an ordinance against ragtime dancing, which is hopefully not still in effect.

It has been 94 years since then, and Fort Collins has grown and matured but also continues to celebrate our present and past.

So for all of you, who are visitors, please stay awhile and see what Fort Collins has to offer. We love it here, and you will, too.

Story courtesy of Heather Goodrich

Through the Years 1861 1864 1870

1874 1877

1893

Colorado becomes a territory Camp Collins relocates, and Aug. 20 marks the official birthday of Fort Collins Territorial Legislature establishes State Agricultural College (now CSU) City Park and Sheldon Lake created by John Sheldon, originally to raise sheep Railroad is built along Mason Street by the Colorado Central Railroad Colorado grants women voting rights, 27 years before the 19th Amendment

1903

Fort Collins becomes the world wide lamb-feeding capital

1913

A severe snowstorm hits the city and shuts it down for more than a week

The FoCo Lowdown Fun facts about our town

• Founded as a military fort in 1864; became a town in 1873.

• Elevation: 5,003 feet above sea level.

• Population: 143, 986 (2010 Census).

• Moderate, four season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year.

• Has 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street hike/ bike trails, three golf courses, a racquet center, three swimming pools, an ice rink and a community center.

• City symbol: Horsetooth Rock, overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir.

• City nicknames: -The Choice City

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1944 1957 1966 1984 1989 1991 1996

City Council passes an ordinance banning ragtime Whitewashing the “A” becomes a tradition for college students

-Fort Fun, The Fort, FoCo

The university’s name changes to Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College The university’s name officially changes to Colorado State University Moby Arena is built on the CSU campus The trolley makes its inaugural run Odell Brewing Company is established

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New Belgium Brewery is established The city population is at 104,196

1997

On July 28, a flash flood kills five and causes millions in damages

2006

Fort Collins named #1 place to live by Money Magazine

2011

-The Napa Valley of Beer

Awarded Governor’s Arts Award

Source: Fort Collins History Connection website from the Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center and the Poudre River Public Library District

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family activities

Fun to be Had by Everyone

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laying with ponies, throwing around a baseball or taking time to appreciate the environment are best done with those you care about: family. Fort Collins is a bustling city that offers unique attractions for people of all ages and abilities. Be it inside, outside or both everyone is guaranteed to find an activity that makes your visit to Fort Collins a memorable one.

Critter Corner Among the hustle and bustle of Fort Collins, the rural life can still be found. Local farms and parks serve as home to wildlife such as ponies, exotic birds and chickens.

If you’re an animal lover then these are the places for you. Stop by and take a moment to feel the animals or just enjoy taking a walk on the wild side.

Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. County Road 58 970.482.9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org

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Find Your Adventure

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St. 970.221.6665 www.fcgov.com/parks/martinez-park.php

The city of Fort Collins is just within reach to multiple outdoor adventure sites.

Rootles- Quest for the Curious is a company that will create treasure and scavenger hunts customized to the specific group of people that you bring together. Northern Colorado Outdoors is a social club that will unite you with other outdoor entusiasts around the city. So take a step outside and enjoy the crisp Colorado air.

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program 2519 S. Shields #115 720 B E. Vine Drive 970.484.7756

Northern Colorado Outdoors 500 1/2 E. Locust St. 281.684.2705 www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com Rootles- Quest for the Curious 151 W. Oak St. #119 970.484.9034 www.rootles.com CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. Ziegler Road 4

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Splish Splash Colorado summers can often be dry and extra hot. Thankfully, there are places to dip your feet and cool off located all around Fort Collins. With indoor and outdoor pools scattered around the city, there is plenty of water fun to be had year round.

Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave. 970.221.6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic City Park Pool 1599 City Park Drive 970.221.6640 Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St. 970.221.6659 www.fcgov.com/recreation

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Something for Everyone If taking a dip in the pool or horsing around with some wild animals doesn’t sound like your kind of adventure, check out these other Fort Collins attractions.

Chipper’s Lanes has two locations in town, and Fort Fun has things such as mini golf and go carts for some fast flying fun! And don’t be fooled by Swetsville Zoo, the animals there haven’t moved in a while and their not particularly soft, they’re sculptures!

Chipper’s Lanes 830 N. College Ave. 217 W. Horsetooth Road 970.484.4777 970.226.6317 Fort Fun 1513 E. Mulberry St. 970.472.8009

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Swetsville Zoo 4801 E. Harmony Road Club Tico 1599 City Park Drive Phone: (970) 224-6113 Cityline code 3459 Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Road 970.498.5775 www.larimer.org/solidwaste

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parks and gardens

Stop and Smell the Flowers

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hether looking for a picnic retreat or a place to play fetch with your dog, Fort Collins offers an array of magnificent parks for the whole family to enjoy. Activities do not run short, as there are skate parks, dog parks, public gardens, places to play horseshoes and places to have outdoor barbecues. With the beautiful green grass and warm sun of summer, you won’t go wrong spending a day enjoying the outdoors in the City of Fort Collins.

Family Parks City Park 1500 W. Mulberry St. City Park lake, outdoor pool, tennis courts, shelters, playgrounds, miniature trains, two ball fields, pottery studio, basketball court, fitness course and paddle boats

Rolland Moore Park 2201 S. Shields St. Four ball fields, playground, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, platform tennis, championship tennis, six tennis courts, racquet center, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, spring creek trail and soccer field

Edora Park 1420 E. Stuart St. Playgrounds, two ball fields, flag football, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, BMX track, spring creek trail, EPIC ice skating and swimming, war memorial and shelters Fossil Creek Park 5821 S. Lemay Ave. Lighted ball diamonds, the Knoll Cauldron, roller-hockey rink, skateboard park, dog park, tar pits, lighted tennis courts, oval pavilion, Walk Through Time, lighted basketball courts, the Oval Green Fields, interactive water feature, Adventure Land Spring Canyon Park 2626 W. Horsetooth Road

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Inspiration playground (universally accessible for children of all abilities), two-acre dog park, free ride mountain biking course, picnic shelters, trails, open turf area, ball fields, lighted ball fields and tennis courts and Art in Public Places projects Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St. Playground, picnic shelters, basketball courts, tennis courts, two ball fields and trailheads 8 file photo

Dog Parks Fossil Creek Park 5821 S. Lemay Ave. Soft Gold Park 520 Hickory St. Spring Canyon 2626 W. Horsetooth Road

Skate Parks Edora Park 1420 E. Stuart Fossil Creek Park 5821 S. Lemay Ave. Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St.

Public Gardens Annual Flower Trial Gardens 1401 Remington st.

Spring Creek Community Gardens 2145 Centre Ave.

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Hikes, Bikes and Fun in the Sun

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ocated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers not only breathtaking scenic views, but also various recreational activities that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. With Lory State Park and Horsetooth Reservoir only minutes from the highway, you won’t need an excuse to get away. After spending some time in historical Old Town, take a quick drive and experience what the backyard of Fort Collins has to offer. From hiking to rock climbing to watching the sunrise from atop Horsetooth Mountain, Fort Collins provides a true glimpse of colorful Colorado.

Perfect Park Getaways

Lory State Park Entrance Fee: $3 per person on foot, bike or horse, $7 per vehicle, $10/night for camping Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lory State Park, located 11 miles away from Fort Collins offers rolling valleys as well as mountainous hillsides. Visitors have a chance to explore wide-open scenic terrain in an adventurous landscape. The park is also home to various species of wildlife.

Outdoor activities include: 20 miles of scenic trails used for hiking Mountain biking and horseback riding Rock climbing and bouldering routes Backcountry camping Picnicking 970.493.1623 parks.state.co.us/parks/lory Horsetooth Reservoir Entrance Fee: $7 per vehicle, $7 per boat Daily Camping Permit: $15 for non-electric campsite. Visit website for more details.

A popular tourist attraction and getaway during the summer, the 6.5-mile-long reservoir is surrounded by more than 2,000 acres of public land that provides more than 15 non-motorized recreational trails. It is also home to Horsetooth Rock, a landmark in Fort Collins and all of Larimer County.

Reaching the summit of 7,255 feet requires a steep climb up a granite rock face.

Outdoor activities include: Boating Wakeboarding/waterskiing Fishing Swimming Cliff jumping Lakeside camping at the South Bay 970.679.4570 co.larimer.co.us/parks/horsetooth.htm 10

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Collindale 1441 E. Horsetooth Road City Park Nine Home to the local U.S. Open Qualifying, 411 S. Bryan Ave. Collindale has a reputation for having the Stop by the City Park Nine for a quick finest quality turf in the Rocky Mountain game! This 55-acre course is located next to Region. The course spans 160 acres and City Park near downtown Fort Collins. It is features a pro shop, 50-tee driving range, considered to be one of the best 9-hole golf chipping and putting greens, and a 15,000courses in the Rocky Mountain Region by square-foot clubhouse.

Colorado Golfer Newspaper. The course 970.221.6651 is designed for the everyday golfer and http://www.fcgov.com/golf/collindale.php includes a full-service golf shop, a driving range, practice chipping and putting ranges, Southridge 5750 S. Lemay Ave. club rentals, and a clubhouse that serves Since 1999, Southridge has been voted the food and drinks.

“Best of Fort Collins” for its challenging 970.221.6650 terrain. The 128-acre course has the Fossil http://www.fcgov.com/golf/city-park-nine.php and Mail Creeks flowing through as well as diverse elevations and fairways. Southridge also features a full-service golf shop, a 30-tee driving range, putting green, club rentals, on-site custom club and repair service and dining at MacKenzie’s Pub & Grill.

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Rapids, rope swings, and tubes: playing in the river Cache la Poudre River Just north of the Colorado State University campus, residents of Fort Collins often escape to the Poudre River to enjoy its natural surroundings. Activities include: Multiple bank-side rope swings Fishing Tubing Swimming Biking www.rivers.gov/wsr-cache-la-poudre.html Mountain Whitewater Descents Dedicated to customer service and professionalism, Mountain Whitewater Descents offers a variety of rafting trips from classes II to IV along the Cache la Poudre River. Programs vary from the halfday Splash and Plunge trips, to the full-day Mishawaka or Poudre Extreme trips, to the Poudre Falls two-day trip. In addition, MVD offers inflatable kayaks along with rafts. Call or visit the website for prices.

970.419.0917 www.raftmwd.com Wanderlust Whitewater Rafting A pioneer in whitewater rafting, Wanderlust has offered group trips since 1982.

Family-oriented Wanderlust offers trips for all members with half-day and full-day trips that may include children as young as 7 years old. Check the website for prices.

Outdoor Adventure Sports since 1971

800.745.7238 www.awanderlustadventure.com

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Backpacking • Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Mountaineering Climbing • Hiking • Kiteboarding 172 N. College Ave. Suite D • themountainshop.com • 970.493.5720

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A-1 Wildwater Rafting A-1 Wildwater rafting has offered trips on the Cache la Poudre River for 30 years.

Programs include a half-day trip on either the Wild and Scenic Trip or the Upper Mishawaka Trip, or a full-day trip along the Poudre, North Platte, upper Colorado, Clear Creek and Delores Rivers. Call or visit the website for prices.

970.224.3379 http://www.a1wildwater.com

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ort Collins: a great city full of active people and fun things to do! The year long events going on in Fort Collins are sure to keep a wide range of people with a wide range of interests busy! Check out some of the cool stuff happening around the city in this year’s event calendar.

Events by Date MAY 7 and 8: Cinco de Mayo Downtown 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Civic Center Park MAY 11: Community Foundation’s Annual Celebration of Philanthropy 4:30 p.m.

The Hilton Hotel MAY 27: 10th Annual Realities Ride, Rally and Concert 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Summer Events MAY 20 - AUG. 19: Ben and Jerry’s FAC Concert Series Fridays 7 - 9 p.m.

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JUNE 5, 19, and July 10: Colorado Carriage and Wagon Rides 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Old Town Square JUNE 12: Victorian Sunday in the Park 11 a.m.

Poudre River Public Library Park

Eli Hall

JUNE 25 and 26: 22nd Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins JULY 4: 4th of July Downtown 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Old Town Square JULY 7, 8, 9: Downtown Sidewalk Sales

JULY 14, 15, 16: A Fort Collins Jazz Experience 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins AUG. 12, 13, 14: Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins AUG. 25 - 28: Rocky Mountain Irish Festival The Ranch at Larimer County Fairgrouds and Events Complex SEP. 10: Nelson’s Old Town Car Show 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins CSU Athletic Events Visit csurams.com for schedules and tickets

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Monthly Events AUG. - SEP.: New Belgium Bike-in Cinema Thursdays at sundown New Belgium Brewery SPRING, SUMMER and FALL: Local Harvest, Be Local, Inc. and Drake Road Farmers’ Market: Saturday and Sunday, various venues in downtown Fort Collins ARR. 7 to MAY 7: Artists Association of Northern Colorado 20th National Art Exhibition and Sale Midtown Arts Center

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Fall Events SEP. 9, 10, 11: TriMedia Film Festival Fri.: 6 p.m., Sat./Sun.: 1 p.m. Multiple venues in Downtown Fort Collins SEP. 10: Nelsen’s Old Town Car Show 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins SEP. 30-OCT. 2: CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend Visit homecoming.colostate.edu for information

First Friday of every month: First Friday Gallery Walk 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Downtown Fort Collins

NOV. - JAN.: Old Town Ice Skating Rink Old Town Square Visit www.downtownfortcollins.com/ dba.php/holiday for exact dates DEC. 31: First Night Fort Collins All venues open at 6 pm Fireworks in Old Town Square at 10:30 pm

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OCT. 31: Tiny Tot Halloween 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Old Town Square

Winter Events NOV. 19 - DEC. 24: Santa’s Workshop Open Downtown Old Town Square NOV. - DEC.: Story Time With Santa Thursdays and Fridays:11:30 a.m.

Clothes Pony Store Visit www.downtownfortcollins.com/ dba.php/holiday for exact dates

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oted for its 300 days of sunshine, Fort Collins is a perfect town to grab your helmet and enjoy the city by bike. You can find something new everyday while biking.

Rent or buy bike shops The Cycologist 217 Linden St. 970.482.0822 Open Monday through Saturday. thecycologist.com Full Cycle 230 S. College Ave. 970.484.1800 fullcyclebikes.com Lee’s Cyclery North - 202 W. Laurel St. South - 931 E. Harmony Rd. 970.226.6006 leescyclery.com

Meandering trails

Fort Collins Bicycle CO-Op 331 N. College Ave. 970.484.3804 fcbikelibrary.org The CO-Op saves broken bicycles and parts, refurbishes them and gives them away to non-profits or volunteers. They have also partnered with Fort Collins Police Services to return lost, stolen or found bikes to their owners.

Fort Collins Bike Library CafĂŠ Bicyclette 19 Old Town Square 970.419.1050 This is a free bike rental service for residents, students and visitors. There are self-guided tours available and renters must sign a one-time waiver and provide ID.

Spring Creek Trail, 6.93 miles This trail follows Spring Creek from West Drake Road to the confluence of Spring Creek and the Cache la Poudre River. It circles the Spring Canyon Community Park and Pineridge Natural Area.

Mason Trail, 3.5 miles An easily accessible trail, Mason Trail goes from Spring Creek Trail to south of Harmony Road, adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad corridor. It also connects with the Fossil Creek Trail.

Foothills Trail, 6.8 miles, unpaved The Foothills Trail runs parallel to Horsetooth Reservoir from Dixon Reservoir at Pineridge Natural Area to Reservoir Ridge Natural Area and Michael Lane.

Performance Bicycles 2407 South College Ave. 970.419.2770 performancebike.com

Fossil Creek Trail, 4.17 miles This trail runs through the Cathy Fromme Praire Natural Area along Fossil Creek and extends west and north to meet Spring Creek Trail and east to Fossil Creek Reservoir.

Recycled Cycles 4031A S. Mason St. Lory Student Center, Lower Level North Open Monday through Friday.

970.223.1969 recycled-cycles.com

Power Trail, 2.5 miles This trail follows the west side of the Union Pacific Railroad south from Edora Park to south of Harmony Road. Power Trail is set to expand south to the Loveland trail system.

Road 34 1213 West Elizabeth Street (970) 491-9934 road34.com

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Poudre Trail, 10.10 miles Meandering along the Cache la Poudre River, it currently runs between Overland Trail at Lyons Park and the Environment Learning Center on East Drake Road. The trail is under plans for expansion in the next several years.

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all about csu

Get to Know Your Rams

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ince 1870, Colorado State University has upheld its longstanding tradition of academic excellence. Beginning as an agricultural college, CSU has since expanded to include over 215 majors and concentrations, providing an area of study fit for every interested student. CSU provides a wide range of research opportunities, employment and study abroad programs that help students further explore their career interests. The university also sponsors over 200 student organizations which include pre-professional clubs, community service groups, Greek life, music and dance ensembles, athletics and more. Whether you are a prospective student, visitor or member of the Fort Collins community, be sure to visit the CSU website, www.colostate.edu, Admissions office, http://admissions.colostate.edu, or the front desk in Lory Student Center for more information about CSU and current campus events.

Enrollment: 26,356 students

(Fall 2010)

Colleges: College of Agricultural Sciences

Mascot: CAM the Ram Colors: Green and Gold

College of Applied Human Sciences College of Business College of Engineering

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Warner College of Natural Resources

College of Liberal Arts College of Natural Sciences

“LIKE US” ON FACEBOOK AND CLAIM OUR CURRENT “DEAL” CSU Sweatshirts & T-Shirts for the whole family CSU Shorts, Hats and Jackets

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Mugs, Postcards & Souvenirs CSU Text Books 130 West Laurel • Free Parking • 482-7917 (next to the RR tracks)

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Student Demographics: 81 percent Colorado Residents Non-residents represent all 50 states and 80 countries 14 percent of students are ethnic minorities Tuition and fees: Undergraduate in-state: $6,985, Nonresident: $23,095, Room & Board: $8,424 (standard room and meal option) Timeline: 1870: CSU founded as the Colorado Agricultural College 1935: Renamed Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts 1946: CAM the Ram becomes the elected school mascot 1957: Renamed Colorado State University 1970: Old Main, the first building on campus, was mysteriously burned down during a campus Vietnam war protest.

1997: Spring Creek floods CSU campus and downtown Fort Collins

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ver the past two decades, students and staff have voted for their favorite food, entertainment spots and stores around Fort Collins. This year, the Rocky Mountain Collegian newspaper included how long each category has been awarded best of CSU. Regardless if the winner is a rookie or a Best of CSU veteran, here aresome of the best places to see around town.

Best Pub/Bar Lucky Joe’s: 2nd year Best Bookstore CSU Bookstore: 1st year Best Burrito Big City: 9th year Best Place to Hear Live Music Aggie Theatre: 9th year Best Pizza Pizza Casbah: 8th year Best Radio Station 90.5 KCSU: 15th year Best Burger Five Guys: 3rd year Best Place to Dance Sports Exchange: 1st year Best Other Ethnic Yum Yum’s: 1st year Best Sports Bar Sports Exchange: 1st year Best Place for Late Night Food D.P. Dough: 2nd year Best Breakfast Snooze: 1st year Best Art Gallery Curfman Gallery: 1st year

Best Mexican Cafe Mexicali: 3rd year Best Outdoor Store Jax: 10th year Best Italian Bisetti’s: 14th year Best Bike Shop Lee’s: 3rd year Best Sandwich Cheba Hut: 1st year Best Local Brewery New Belgium: 10th year

Best Place to Run Spring Creek Trail: 1st year Best Health Club Miramont: 2nd year Best Tattoo/Piercing Freakshow: 4th year Bar with the Best Selection of Beer Old Chicago: 15th year Best Hair Salon Studio Be: 1st year Best Asian Hu Hot & LuLu’s: 1st year Best News Source Collegian: 21st year Best Market/Grocery Store King Soopers: 2nd year Best Nail Salon L.A. Nails: 1st year Best Coffee Starbucks: 4th year Best Ice Cream Walrus Ice Cream: 14th year Best Movie Theatre Cinemark: 10th year

Best Buffalo Wings Jim’s Wings: 13th year Best Local Band Pretty Lights: 2nd year Best Restaurant to Take Your Parents Austin’s: 10th year Best On-Campus Lunch Spoons: 3rd year Best Bagel Gib’s: 2nd year Best Sushi Suehiro: 2nd year Best Frozen Yogurt Mahalo Yogurt: 1st year Best Vegetarian Rainbow Restaurant: 15th year Best Place to Rock Climb Horsetooth: 4th year Best Waxing The Screamin’ Peach: 2nd year Most Romantic The Melting Pot: 3rd year Best Margarita The Rio Grande: 15th year

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ld Town is often referred to as the “hub” of Fort Collins, and with more restaurants per capita than most cities in the U.S, it’s no wonder. The beauty of Fort Collins however is that the shopping venues are spread far and wide, east and west, throughout town. From north to south there is a shopping oasis for all.

Old Town

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One could say the essence of Fort Collins is in Old Town, its most beloved part of the city. A nucleus of creativity and culture, Old Town is a blend of rich history and new innovation. The historic buildings are charming enough to be copied by Disney (“Main Street USA” in Disneyland is modeled after Old Town), but there are plenty of new businesses balancing the antiquity.

Old Town is also the heart of the Fort Collins arts scene, which was recently recognized with the 2011 Governor’s Arts Award. With vibrant music and shopping, downtown Fort Collins is consumer mecca.

On the southern most edge of town, a shopping oasis is rapidly cropping up.

Spanning east to west down Harmony between College Ave. (Highway 287) and I-25, four retail spaces provide a multitude of shopping opportunities. The Harmony corridor has also attracked national and local business chains alike to suit all types of shopping needs. From food to retail this stretch of shopping will have something for everyone.

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Foothills Mall The Foothills Mall houses two major department stores and almost 90 retail, food, entertainment and specialty stores. A longtime shopping center of the community, the indoor mall is cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Thousands of children and adults alike have made wishes before tossing pennies into the leaping fountain at the center of the mall, which has delighted visitors since it opened in 1973.

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ith its rich bicycle culture, unending outdoor fitness opportunities and year-round organized walking and running races, it’s no wonder Fort Collins was ranked as the third healthiest U.S. city in Gallup and Healthways’ 2011 Well-being Index. Annual races like the CSU Homecoming 5K and the MS Walk draw crowds of families interested in staying fit and raising money for a good cause. file photo

Runs, Walks & Races June 11 Run for a Child’s Sake (Taste of Fort Collins event) 5K walk, 5K run and one-mile run through Old Town Entry fee includes a T-shirt Location: Old Town Larimercac.org/events.html July 4 Firecracker 5K & Kids’ Fun Run Location: City Park Fortcollinsrunningclub.org July 23 Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk Location: City Park Runforhope.net Sept. 19 Crossroads Half Marathon & 5K Location: On and around Fort Collins bike trail system Runningguru.com Oct. 16 CSU Homecoming 5K & Kids’ Fun Run Location: CSU Oval Homecoming.colostate.edu April (Date TBA) Horsetooth Half Marathon Location: Starts at Hughes Stadium Horsetoothhalfmarathon.com May (Date TBA) Multiple Sclerosis Walk Location: Edora Park Walkmscolorado.org May Cinco-Cinco 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fun Run Location: CSU Oval Cincocinco.colostate.edu Belle Yoga 1200 S. College Ave. (downstairs from Café Vino) Hatha yoga Classes for all levels Children’s classes 970-222-1322 Belleyoga.com 26

Yoga Studios

Become Fit 1611 S. College Ave., Suite 2A Sports yoga Boot camp Spinning 970-482-3868 Becomefitfc.com Old Town Yoga 237 Jefferson St. Sadhana yoga Yin yoga Yoga flow Prenatal yoga Vinyasa yoga 970-222-2777

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ealth clubs offer guests more than just running on treadmills; climbing walls, martial arts and yoga programs provide locals and visitors with variety for their workouts.

Equally important to overall health, rest and relaxation can be found at fitness club spas or yoga centers. Get moving and fit into Fort Collins health culture!

Corepower Yoga 2700 S. College Ave. Vinyasa Hot yoga Hot fusion Yoga sculpt Yoga boutique on site Yoga for beginners Retreats 970-224-4615 Corepoweryoga.com

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St. Cycling Massage Laser clinic Personal training & group fitness Yoga & pilates Court sports 970-490-1300 Raintreeathleticclub.com Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd. Yoga & pilates Aquatics Basketball Climbing wall Spinning Personal training & group fitness Full service salon with massage 970-224-CLUB Fortcollinsclub.net

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Health Clubs The Club at Old Town 351 Linden St. Personal training & group fitness Tae bo Body sculpt Yoga 970-225-2233 Miramontlifestyle.com Miramont Lifestyle Fitness 2211 S. College Ave. Personal training & group fitness Tennis Court sports Aquatics Climbing wall Spa 970-225-2233 Miramontlifestyle.com Snap Fitness Center 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. Personal training available Tanning 970-472-1777 Snapfitness.com/fortcollins

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Creative Visions and Histories

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s soon as the sun sets behind the foothills, rustic street lamps flicker to life in Old Town Fort Collins. A light breeze blows through the budding trees as people gradually converge on the sidewalks. Local night owls and enthusiastic college students make their way in to Old Town on the first Friday of every month; a night that holds significance in the Fort Collins community as a monthly celebration of the arts.

On First Friday, local art museums and galleries stay open late in order to show off their collections and boast their talents. The monthly event is organized by the Downtown Fort Collins Arts District and sponsored by Cache Bank and Trust, Downtown Business Association, Beet Street, KUNC-FM and various other local businesses. First Friday is one of Fort Collins’ most popular festivities, held all 12 months of the year.

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Lincoln Center Galleries 417 W. Magnolia St. (Scheduled to reopen in Summer 2011) 970.221.6735

Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave. 970.482.2787 Trimble Court Artisians Co-Op 118 Trimble Court 970.221.0051

Art Lab 239 Linden St.

Illustrated Light Gallery 1 Linden St. #103 970.493.4673

Center for Fine Art Photography 400 N. College Ave. 970.224.1010

Poudre River Art Center 406 N. College Ave. 970.672.4887

970. 556.8600

Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising 1400 W. Remington St. 970.491.1629

Colorado State University Art Museum 1400 Remington St. 970.491.1983 Clara Hatton Gallery Visual Arts Building Colorado State University Curfman Gallery Lory Student Center Colorado State University

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Museums Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center 200 Mathews St. 970.221.6738 New location at Cherry St. and Mason Ct. opening in 2012.

Check online for updates.

Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. County Road 58 970.482.9168 beefamilyfarm.com The John and Inez Romero House Museum 425 10th St. 970.221.0533 poudrelandmarks.com

The Avery House 328 W. Mountain Ave. 970.221.0533 poudrelandmarks.com The Great Stupa at Shamhala Mountain Center 4921 County Road. 68-C 888-STUPA-21 shambhalamountain.org/stupa.html

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rama is easy to come by in Fort Collins. From movies to plays, the city offers a wide array of performing arts to fit everyone’s taste and budget. With one of the only drive-in theaters in America, Fort Collins provides a unique theatrical experience. Complete with a cafÊ and dinner theater, the city never runs short of entertainment.

The Screen

Carmike 10 3636 Manhattan Ave. Child: $5.75 Senior (65+): $5.75 Student: $6.50 Adult Matinee: $6.50 Adult Evening: $8.50 970.204.9733 carmike.com

The Stage Carousel Dinner Theatre 3750 S. Mason St. chase baker

Holiday Twin Drive-In 2206 S. Overland Trail Opens April 29th for the summer season Child (5 and younger): FREE Child (6 to 11): $2.00 each Adult (12 and older): $6.00 each Senior (65 and over): $4.00 each Double feature Cash only 970.221.1244 holidaytwindrivein.com

Thursday Evening: $39 Friday and Saturday Evenings: $49 Sunday Matinee: $39 Dinner included 970.225.2555 adinnertheatre.com

Openstage Theatre Co. 400 N. College Ave. See website for upcoming shows and prices 970.484.5237 openstage.com Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia Ticket prices vary See website for upcoming shows and prices Currently under renovations Re-opening summer 2011 970.221.6735 fcgov.com/lctix Nonesuch Theatre 216 Pine St. Ticket prices vary See website for upcoming shows and prices 970.224.0444 nonesuchtheater.com

Bas Bleu Theatre Company 401 Pine St. See website for upcoming shows and prices 970.498.8949 basbleu.org

Cinema Saver 6 2525 Worthington Ave. Matinee: $2 Evening: $3 970.482.6625 amctheatres.com/cinemasaver Cinemark Fort Collins 16 4721 S. Timberline Road Child (1-11), senior (62+) or adult matinee: $6 Adult evening (Monday-Thursday): $8.25 Adult evening (Friday-Sunday): $8.75 Student: $6.75 970.377.0782 cinemark.com 30

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Life After Dark

night life

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rom dusk to after midnight, Fort Collins streets are lined with a diverse crowd of art-seekers, music enthusiasts, party-goers and night owls. The city is alive with food and entertainment galore. Whether you are looking for a spot to sit back, tap your feet and sip something sweet – or in the mood for shuffling your feet and jumping to a beat – you will have a swingin’ good time! From low-profile digs to rocking clubs, Fort Collins has it all!

The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 143 W. Mountain Ave.

Elliot’s Martini Bar 234 Linden St.

$3 Salsa dancing lessons every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Food, drinks, and group celebrations Ballroom available for large parties Hours: Sunday thru Wednesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

970.224.5428 Riograndemexican.com/fort-collins

Eclectic menu of custom martinis including: 18 “Classic martinis” 9 “Creative martinis” 12 “Dessertinis” 16 “Seasonal libations” Whiskey, beer, wine and tapas also available Relaxed, casual atmosphere Booth, table and bar seating Hours: Monday thru Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sunday 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

970.472.9802 Elliotsmartinibar.com

Avogadro’s Number 605 S. Mason St. Swing dancing lessons every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Open mic night every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Concerts 970.493.555 Avogadros.com

Luscious Nectar 253 Linden St. Fruit slushies Dance floor upstairs Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

970.482.3786 Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon 2716 E. Mulbery St. Bands and disc jockeys nightly Predominately country western music Huge dance floor Rustic environment Family night every Sunday Ages 18 & up on Tuesdays Ladies night every Saturday Cover charges vary 970.484.1600 Sundancesteakhouse.com

Ace Gillett’s Lounge (at the Armstrong Hotel) 239 S. College Ave. Live music four nights per week Jazz & Piano entertainment Tables, booths and bar seating Classy and intimate setting Hours: Daily 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Ph. 970-449-4797 Acegilletts.com Times Square Dueling Piano Club 2631 S. College Ave. Comedy and piano show Reservations highly recommended Check website for cover charge 970.232.6349 or 970.282.7426 Timessquareduelingpianos.com

Mishawaka Amphitheatre 13714 Poudre Canyon Historic amphitheatre Outdoors Ticket prices vary 970.482.4420 Themishawaka.com

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Beer Abounds in Choice City

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rom spicy to sweet, microbreweries in Fort Collins offer visitors and locals the chance to try something new on a regular basis. The city is home to more craft breweries per capita than any other in the state, and tap rooms are regularly filled with out-of-towners and FoCo beer enthusiasts alike. Brewery tours and tastings offer guests the chance to experience unique blends while learning about the physics of beer-making. Cheers for all! Tip your glass and give these local favorites a go!

Breweries

Odell Brewing Co. 800 E. Lincoln Ave. Open Mon. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

In addition to classic flavors in brews such as Easy Street Wheat, 90 Shilling, IPA, and Levity Amber, seasonal and special series abound in Odell’s tap room. Sold in eight states, Odell creates approximately 40,000 barrels of beer per year.

970.498.9070 Odells.com New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St. Open Tues. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

As much a playground as it is a brewery, New Belgium offers tours, movies and bicycle rides. The invitation is open for you to “Follow your Folly” with a scavenger hunt, storytelling or the Tour de Fat bicycle event. In addition to the popular Abbey and Fat Tire brews, selections include Sunshine Wheat, 1554, and seasonal Hoptober and 2° Below, among others.

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Fort Collins Brewery 1020 E. Lincoln Ave. Open Mon. – Thur.: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Distributed in 22 states, Fort Collins Brewery features unique brews such as Major Tom’s Pomegranate Wheat, Chocolate Stout and 1900 Amber.

970.472.1499 Fortcollinsbrewery.com Anheuser-Busch Brewery 2351 Busch Drive Open Oct. 1 - May 31: Thu. - Mon.: 10 am - 4 pm June 1 - Sept. 30: Daily - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Five breweries are located around the U.S, with one nestled into the front range of Fort Collins. The brewery offers plenty of activities for your visit including a free brewery tour and Gift shop for people of all ages.

If your over 21 you can enjoy a behind the scenes Brewmasters Tour and sampling in the Hospitality room. On the first Saturday of every month bring your camera and snag a picture with the famous Budweiser clydesdales from 1 - 3 p.m.

970.490.4691 www.budweisertours.com/home.htm

Equinox Brewery 133 Remington St.

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Open Sun. – Wed.: 12 – 8 p.m.

Thur. – Sat.: 12 – 9 p.m.

While Equinox offers a rotating variety of beers on tap, the special feature of this brewery is its firkin beer. The naturally carbonated firkin beer is tapped weekly from a 10-gallon vessel, no artificial carbonation added. Also, two beers are served cask conditioned from a British style beer engine.

970.484.1368 Equinoxbrewing.com Funkwerks Brewery 1900 E. Lincoln Ave. Open Mon. – Wed.: 12 – 8 p.m.

Thur. – Sat.: 12 – 10 p.m.

Sun.: 12 – 6 p.m.

The newbie in town, Funkwerks Brewery, sets itself apart as being the only organic brewery in Fort Collins. Its Saison brew – a dry, hoppy, spicy blend with bacteriostatic properties – is a treat reminiscent of nineteenth century Belgium.

970.482.3865 Funkwerks.com

Brew Pubs CB & Potts and Big Horn Brewery 1415 W. Elizabeth St. Open Mon. - Fri.: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Sat. – Sun.: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

970.221.1139 1441 Horsetooth Road Open daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Bar stays open after 10 p.m.

970.226.0148 Cbpotts.com CB & Potts, now with two Fort Collins locations, is a full-service restaurant and pub, brewing nationally recognized, hand-crafted ales and lagers daily. The family-owned business, originally named Ram Pub, opened in 1971 when the company’s creators decided to leave their pizza restaurant jobs to found a “deluxe tavern” serving burgers, wine and beer. Since then, CB & Potts has become a national chain. Big Horn Brewery was added to the Elizabeth Street location in 1995, and both locations in town serve the local brews including Total Disorder Porter, gold medal winner in the brown category at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

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Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewing 5 Old Town Square Open Pubside Sun. – Thurs.: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Open Poolside Mon. – Fri.: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sat. – Sun.: 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.

970.498.0483 coopersmithspub.com Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing offers patrons and visitors two distinctly different dining and drinking experiences at one location.

Pubside, designed like a traditional English pub, offers sandwiches, burgers and English-style cuisine and specialty brews.

Beers include full-bodied, hoppy options like Punjabi Pale Ale, the darker Horsetooth Stout and Coopersmith’s version of a British Bitter, Albert Damm Bitter. Poolside serves pizza, calzones and woodfired foods in an expanded brewery space with 12 tournament-sized billiards tables, shuffleboards, and high-def TVs. Guests may choose any one of a variety of bourbons, scotches or wines to quench their thirst.

Welcomes YOU to Fort Collins!

ALWAYS a complete selection of Cold Beer, Chilled Wines and Liquor. Plus a great selection of Local and National Microbrews.

Plan Ahead

Pedal, Walk or Jog We’re just west of campus.

Stop by the corner of Elizabeth and City Park Ave. MC/VISA/AMEX/DISC/Cash accepted *Must be 21 years of age to purchase

Plan Ahead

Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. - Midnight Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - Midnight Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

For Keg Reservation, Call 484-1107 1107 City Park Ave. 33

lodging

Sleep, eat, repeat.

Bed & Breakfasts Edwards House Historic Bed & Breakfast 402 W. Mountain Ave. 970.493.9191 edwardshouse.com Inn at City Park 1734 W. Mountain Ave. 970.672.4725 innatcitypark.com Sheldon House Bed & Breakfast 616 W. Mulberry St. 970.221.1917 bbonline.com/co/sheldonhouse

Hotels America’s Best Value Inn 1809 N. College Ave. 970.484.2764 AmericInn Lodge & Suites 7645 Westgate Dr. 970.226.1232 americinn.com

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Armstrong Hotel 259 S. College Ave. 970.484.3883 thearmstronghotel.com

Courtyard by Marriott 1200 Oakridge Dr. 970.282.1700 marriott.com

Hilton Garden Inn 2821 E. Harmony Rd. 970.225.2900 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Quality Inn and Suites 4001 S. Mason St. 970.282.9047 ftcollinsquality.com

Best Western Kiva Inn 1638 E. Mulberry St. 970.484.2444 bestwesternkivainn.com

Days Inn 3625 E. Mulberry St. 970.221.5490 daysinn.com

Holiday Inn Express 1426 Oakridge Dr. 970.225.2200 hiexpress.com

Ramada Inn I-25 3836 E. Mulberry St. 970.484.4660 fortcollinsramada.com

Best Western University Inn 914 S. College Ave. 970.484.1984 bwui.com

EconoLodge 3634 E. Mulberry St. 970.482.1114 choicehotels.com

Homewood Suites 1521 Oakridge Dr. 970.225.2400 homewoodsuites.com

Residence Inn by Marriott 1127 Oakridge Dr. 970.223.5700 marriott.com

Cambria Suite 2921 E. Harmony Dr. 970.267.9000 cambriasuites.com

GuestHouse Inn & Suites 4333 E. Mulberry St. 970.493.9000 mulberry-inn.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites 3709 E. Mulberry St. 970.493.7800 plaza-inn.com

Sleep Inn 3808 E. Mulberry St. 970.484.5515 choicehotels.com

Comfort Inn and Suites 601 SW Frontage Rd. Highway 14 and I-25 970.407.0100 choicehotels.com

Hampton Inn 1620 Oakridge Dr. 970.229.5927 hamptoninn.com

Marriott Hotel 350 E. Horsetooth Rd. 970.226.5200 marriott.com

Super 8 409 Centro Way 970.493.7701 super8.com

Hilton Fort Collins 425 W. Prospect Rd. 970.482.2626 hilton.com

Motel 6 3900 E. Mulberry St. 970.482.6466 motel6.com

Comfort Suites 1415 Oakridge Dr. 970.206.4597 choicehotels.com

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ort Collins is home to hundreds of restaurants, eateries, delis and taverns. No matter the occasion, there’s a place to satisfy you’re appetite and fit your budget. From traditional fare to cuisines from around the world, sit-down to grab–and-go, Fort Collins has it all. Here are a few staff favorites.

American

Austin’s (970) 224-9691 100 W. Mountain Ave. (970) 267-6532 2815 E. Harmony Rd. Unit D www.austinsamericangrill.com Avogadro’s Number (970) 493-5555 605 S. Mason St. www.avogadros.com

CB & Potts (970) 221-1139 1415 W. Elizabeth (970) 226-0148 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. www.cbpotts.com

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Charco Broiler (970) 482-1472 1716 E. Mulberry St. www.charcobroiler.com See our ad on page 35 Jim’s Wings 1205 W. Elizabeth St. #C (970) 493-1103 www.jimswings.com See our ad on page 38 Moot House, The (970) 226-2121 2626 S. College Ave. www.themoothouse.com Mountain Café (970) 493-9576 226 W. Mountain Ave.

Old Chicago (970) 482-8599 147 S. College Ave (970) 207-9456 4709 S. Timberline Rd. www.oldchicago.com

dining

115 S. College Ave. www.sonnylubicksteakhouse.com Steak Out Saloon (970) 416-5989 152 W. Mountain Ave.

Outback Steakhouse (970) 229-0889 807 E. Harmony Rd. www.outback.com

Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon (970) 484-1600 2716 E. Mulberry St. www.sundancesteakhouse.com

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits (970) 223-0111 701 E. Harmony Rd. www.redrobin.com

Texas Roadhouse (970) 207-0006 4633 S. Timberline Rd. www.texasroadhouse.com

Sonic Drive-In 1301 W. Elizabeth St. (970) 493-4766 3518 S. Timberline Road (970) 226-0364 www.sonicdrivein.com See our ad on page 38 Sonny Lubick’s Steakhouse (970) 484-9200

Washington’s Sports Bar & Grill 132 Laporte Ave. (970) 484-3989 www.thewashbar.com See our ad on page 39

BBQ

Brother Mel’s Southern BBQ (970) 224-2833 111 West Prospect #C

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Breakfast

Snooze 144 W. Mountain Ave. (970) 482-9253 www.snoozeeatery.com See our ad on page 37

Café Bluebird (970) 484-7755 524 W. Laurel St. www.cafebluebird.com See our ad on page 39

Burgers

(970) 372-2334 www.wildboarcoffee.com

Delis/Sandwiches

Five Guys Burgers and Fries (970) 797-2428 1335 W. Elizabeth (970) 204-9140 2842 Council Tree Ave.

Cafe Columbine & Bakery 802 W. Drake Road (970) 494-6445 www.cafecolumbine.com Egg & I (970) 223-5271 2809 S. College Ave. (970) 223-8022 1112 Oakridge Dr. www.eggandirestaurants.com

Chinese

Hot Wok Café (970) 491-9681 1122 W. Elizabeth

Jimmy John’s (970) 494-1234 133 S. College Ave. (970) 493-7500 2337 S. Shields

Frozen Treats and Sweets

Butter Cream Cupcakery 3663 S. College (970) 225-1040 1 Old Town Square (970) 482-2505 www.buttercreamcupcakery.com

Silvermine Subs (970) 482-8100 1240 W. Elizabeth (970) 493-6200 1281 E. Magnolia (970) 498-9800 1729 S. College (970) 267-3536 925 E. Harmony

Coffee House

Momo Lolo 1129 W. Elizabeth St. (970) 980-5372 See our ad on page 29

Silver Grill Café (970) 484-4656 218 Walnut St. www.silvergrill.com

Cheba Hut (970) 482-7267 104 E. Laurel (970) 493-6644 925 S. Taft Hill Rd.

Pickle Barrel (970) 484-0235 122 W. Laurel www.picklebarrelfc.com

Taipan (970) 472-1167 144 N. Mason St.

McCoy’s Morning Glory (970) 266-0302 1003 W. Horsetooth Rd. www.mccoysmorningglory.com

Subway 2815 E. Harmony Rd. 2614 S. Timberline Rd. 126 S. College Ave. 755 S. Lemay 2170 W. Drake 1101 W. Elizabeth 215 E. Foothills Parkway 3680. S. Mason Lory Student Center See our ad on page 13

Wild Boar Coffee 1510 S. College Ave.

Gelazzi 128 S. College (970) 472-5547 www.gelazzi.com Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 1335 W. Elizabeth (970) 682-1038 www.goldenspoon.com TR Y

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Mahalo Yogurt 1109 W. Elizabeth (970) 449 4460 www.mahaloyogurt.com Spooners Frozen Yogurt 2720 Council Tree Ave. #166 (970) 797-2105 www.spoonersfroyo.com Walrus Ice Cream 125 W. Mountain Ave (970) 482-5919 www.walrusicecream.com

Italian

Bisetti’s (970) 493-0086 120 S. College Ave. www.bisettis.com See our ad on page 35 Canino’s (970) 493-7205 613 S. College Ave. www.caninositalianrestaurant.com Enzio’s Italian Kitchen (970) 484-8466

126 W. Mountain Ave. www.enzios.com Panino’s (970) 498-8292 310 W. Prospect www.paninos.com

Mexican

Japanese

Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse (970) 377-0812 1051 W. Horsetooth Rd. www.ilovehibachi.net Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant (970) 223-5228 4020 S. College Ave. Suehiro Japanese Restaurant (970) 482-3734 223 Linden St. Wok and Roll Teriyaki (970) 223-6555 2801 S. College Ave.

Mediterranean

Yum Yums 1300 W. Elizabeth St.

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(970) 493-7937 www.yumyumsfortcollins.com See our ad on page 14 Big City Burrito 510 S. College Ave. (970) 482-3303 www.bigcityburrito.com Café Mexicali (970) 266-9292 2925 S. College Ave. www.cafemexicali.com Cilantro Grille (970) 484-8663 128 W. Laurel El Burrito (970) 484-1102 402 Linden Las Salsitas Mexican Grill (970) 498-9400 1010 S. College Ave. Lupita’s 1720 W. Mulberry St. (970) 568-8363 See our ad on page 39

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Rio Grande (970) 224-5428 143 W. Mountain Ave. www.riograndemexican.com Tortilla Marissa’s (970) 225-9222 2635 S. College Ave. www.tortillamarissas.com

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Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza (970) 482-7100 518 W. Laurel

Enlighten Your Palate at Fort Collins’ Coziest Cafe!

Seafood

Fish (970) 224-1188 150 W. Oak www.fishmkt.com See our ad on page 40

Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vegetarian

Rainbow, Ltd. (970) 221-2664 212 W. Laurel St. www.rainbowfortcollins.com Mad Greens 616 S. College Ave. (970) 224-2434 2120 E. harmony (970) 372-6216 www.madgreens.com

Vietnamese

Young’s Café (970) 223-8000 3307 S. College Ave. www.youngscafe.com

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524 W. Laurel St

Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Established and locally owned since 1978.

Try our World Famous 1/2 lb. Burgers 3 floors of mind bogling memorabilia

TVs, pool tables, shuffle board, arcade games and fun for the entire family!

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Check out all our daily specials and calendar @ www.thewashbar.com

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