Part of the Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project
Student Blogs
What are Student Blogs?
Two Newswriting classes will be writing and publishing blog posts about Fort Collins and our community throughout the spring 2023 semester. They will reflect on what makes Fort Collins a great place to live, where some iniquities are in our community, and occasionally identify leaders making a difference in our fair city.
These blogs have been edited for grammar and structure by the senior journalism students on the deliberative journalism project.
Fort Collins, Colorado, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and vibrant community, faces an interesting housing paradox. Despite experiencing stagnant population growth in recent years, the city is transforming with new apartment complexes and townhouse neighborhoods seemingly materializing overnight. It seems that the goal of the housing development is to provide more affordable housing options, yet…
Aria Marizza | Colorado State University Journalism Nestled in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado State University has cultivated a rich and storied history, and its alumni carry a piece of that history long after they leave campus. From CSU’s first establishment as a land-grant institution in 1870, the university has undergone immense changes and…
By: Mark Eyerman Fort Collins, Colo. — Last year, Amazon made over 225 billion dollars in gross profit. They did this primarily through their online shipping and retailing business. This much profit means that Amazon must be able to ship over a million packages a day. To do this, they use distribution centers to help…
By: Aidan Eure Fort Collins, Colo. — Distribution is the method of transporting goods and services throughout the world. In today’s economy, goods are transported globally by transportation induing aircraft, intercontinental ships, trucks, and trains. Most of these distribution methods require fossil fuels as a source of fuel which contributes to global warming and resource…
By Jack Larson Lightning-fast installations, friendly service and affordable pricing are the names of the game for Fort Collins Heating and Air. It’s a pillar in the Fort Collins community. Fort Collins Heating and Air was founded in 1996, over 25 years ago, by one man named Glenn Frank. “It’s a very hard thing to…