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NEWS: Students pack City Council chambers, demonstrate against U+2 PAGE 3

LIFE: Poudre Fire Authority first responders go beyond fire PAGE 7

CANNABIS: How the cannabis industry is staying sustainable PAGE 18

OPINION: Eckburg: Public servants should meet expectations — do your research PAGE 20

SPORTS: Athletic trainer appreciation, new generation trainers PAGE 25

ARTS: Local artist celebrates sustainability, Indigenous tradition PAGE 28

PHOTO: Throwing a block PAGES 10-15

Foco Events Foco Events

“Guardian of the Spirits” Exhibition by Holly Wong at the Curfman Gallery

Currently on display until May 26

April First Friday: Mercenaries Art Exhibit at The Lyric 6-9 p.m. April 7

CSU Music Therapy Singer/Songwriter Night at Avogadro’s Number 7 p.m. April 12

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