Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events promoting service, community engagement, and reflection on social justice, equality, and King's enduring legacy. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University and Front Range Community College introduced the Ram Transfer Academy, funded by a $500,000 grant, to streamline the process for community college students to transfer and pursue bachelor’s degrees at CSU, targeting support for low-income and underrepresented groups. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State University archives document the history and eventual disbandment of unique student organizations, including the Rams Flying Club due to safety and insurance issues and the Aggie Haylofter Square Dance Club due to declining interest. Colorado State University
- ➤ Poudre School District will delay the start of school by two hours Tuesday due to cold weather, affecting buses, meal services, and morning activities but not altering dismissal times. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Juliet Atim, now co-president of Rocky Mountain High School's student body and the first Black student-body president at the school, aims to ensure students of color feel 'valued and heard,' drawing from her own experience of scarce racial representation during her education. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado State University postponed the start of its spring semester by two hours for safety due to severe cold weather forecasts. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Thompson School District announces a two-hour delayed start for schools and offices on Tuesday due to forecasts of extremely low temperatures. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University's women's basketball team, amidst a season of rebuilding with new transfers and first-year players, maintains a promising trajectory towards a successful season close, as analyzed by Devin Imsirpasic and Sophie Webb. Colorado State University
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Polar Bear Run and Plunge at Horsetooth Reservoir
The Polar Bear Run & Plunge is a winter tradition inviting participants to brave the cold with a run followed by a plunge into icy waters.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert Featuring Peter Rowan
The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at The Lincoln Center, with legendary bluegrass artist Peter Rowan as a special guest.
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Clay Street Unit Concert
Clay Street Unit, a seven-piece group from Denver, CO, performs southern folk, country, and bluegrass music at Aggie Theatre.
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Enhance Your Winter Garden with Expert Tips
This workshop teaches participants how to create a visually appealing winter landscape using various plants suited for Northern Colorado's climate.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing: Gesture and Form Class
This six-week course at 3 Square Art focuses on foundational techniques in figure drawing, emphasizing gesture and movement for expressive creations.
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Salsa and Bachata Dance Party at Rio Grande
Celebrate friendships and the new year with a Salsa and Bachata dance party featuring a complimentary dance lesson and two professional DJs.
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Max Mackey Live with The Canyon Echoes
Max Mackey will perform live with The Canyon Echoes at Aggie Theatre, suitable for all ages with accompanying adults required for guests under 18.
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Post Paradise Concert
Post Paradise will be performing live at the Magic Rat Live Music venue in Fort Collins.
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San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams Men's Basketball Game
A competitive matchup between San Diego State and Colorado State, featuring key players and seasonal statistics from the Mountain West Conference.
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Brunch with Music at Sylvan Dale Ranch
Experience a delightful Sunday brunch accompanied by live music from the Lost Penny Duo at Sylvan Dale Ranch.
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