College Avenue Magazine

Sharing a Common Love for “The Good Life”: Belgium, a Small Country of High Quality

Come join Emily McCormick on part two of her tour through Europe. Discover how media communication in Belgium compares to other countries.

‘Mining’ the Gap and Digging Into Differences: London, a City of Contrast Between History and New Technology

Follow Emily McCormick on part one of her journey through Europe, as she explores International Media Communications and culture in London, England.

Inside the Studio of Darren Mahuron

Darren Mahuron opened Summit Studios in Fort Collins after a lifetime of being drawn to the arts. Discover how his ultra-stylized photography is being used to make people stop and think.

Coming Into Focus: Photography Takes CSU Senior to Mt. Everest

Photographer Stephanie Scott took the trip of a lifetime last fall when she was invited on a National Geographic expedition to Mt. Everest. See how a recent CSU graduate is setting herself up for success.

Not For Sale: Finding faith through human rights advocacy

Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, is a national and international problem. Discover how CSU sophomore Evan McCormick discovered faith and humility through his work with Not For Sale, an international advocacy human organization.

Finding Sustainable Structure: The Venture of Urban Development

As more attention is brought to how resources are conserved, contractors and professors at CSU are looking for ways to build better and smarter. Learn how new sustainability trends are changing the way land and energy are used.

Poetry in Motion: The Slammin’ Scene in the Fort

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get right up, it’s slammin’ time. Meet the people behind the words with an in-depth look at the Fort Collins poetry slam scene at the Bean Cycle.

Off the Grid: Bamboo Bike Makers Crafting Environmentally-Friendly Designs

Bicycles are already an eco-friendly alternative to driving. Local bike makers have found a way to make them even more eco-friendly by making them out of bamboo.

Prescription Drugs: The Other Side of Addiction

Adderall is the drug-of-choice for many college students because unlike ecstasy and cocaine, it is used as a study aid. Discover more about the dangerous and growing trend of prescription drug abuse.

Redefining Literacy: Technological Impacts on Traditional Reading and Writing

Has technology made people illiterate, or has it simply changed the way we read and write? CSU professors talk about the myths and truths behind computers and learning.