Breaking Ground – 10/2/23

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This Week’s Feature:

Governor Polis Visits FRCC Westminster to Discuss Work-Based Learning

Seth Ciancio delves into the stories and experiences shared between FRCC students and Governor Polis at last month’s Work-Based learning event with Governor Polis.

Written by Seth Ciancio

Jared Polis speaks to students at FRCC Westminster. Photo by Alex Ziemek

Merger Statement:

This semester, in line with FRCC President Dr. Simpson’s new One College model, The Front Page and The Reporter are joining forces under The Front Page banner, and expanding their coverage to FRCC’s Boulder County Campus. In order to preserve the independent voices of all three FRCC campuses, each campus will retain its own editor, copy editor, and advisor, as well as their own staff of writers and/or other content creators. All decisions made by The Front Page will be ultimately overseen by the Editorial Board, made up of one advisor and one editor from each campus. One of these editors will be appointed by the Editorial Board to be the Managing Editor, whose role will be to oversee and guide the operation of The Front Page.

-The Front Page

More Event Coverage:

Abby Miller covers a creative writing panel put on at FRCC’s Larimer Campus, featuring three local industry professionals.

Will Brown covers a Lucha wrestling event put on at FRCC’s Larimer Campus, a part of the college’s larger celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

More on Hispanic Heritage Month:

Isabel Delgado explores the history, meaning, and some of her personal experiences around Hispanic Heritage Month.

A Local Business Feature:

Cori Antinora interviews Erica Glaze, the owner of a local Fort Collins bakery, The Pig and the Plow.

More on Food:

Sean Doty delves into the opening of FRCC Westminster’s new Wolf Cafe

Newsletter Exclusive:

Firetrucks Arrive at FRCC Westminster

  • A truck from the Westminster Fire Department parked outside FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • A truck from the Westminster Fire Department parked outside FRCC Westminster.
  • A truck from the North Metro Fire Rescue District pulling into the roundabout at FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • A truck from the North Metro Fire Rescue District driving towards FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • A truck from the North Metro Fire Rescue District parked outside FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • A truck from the North Metro Fire Rescue District parked outside FRCC Westminster.
  • A truck from the North Metro Fire Rescue District parked outside FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • A truck from the Westminster Fire Department parked outside FRCC Westminster- 9/28/2023.
  • FRCC Students return to their classes after the all clear is given- 8/28/2023.

Last Thursday, September the 28th, FRCC students had their days interrupted by a fire alarm. Many students and staff expressed a heightened level of concern, given that a fire drill had occurred in the building earlier that same month. After just a few minutes, Firetrucks arrived on the scene. First, one from the Westminster Fire Department, whose crew entered the building escorted by a security guard. Shortly thereafter, another truck from North Metro Fire Rescue arrived, which left a few minutes later. Approximately 25 minutes after the alarm went off, students and staff were given the all-clear to return to the building. Asked after the event, a member of FRCC’s security team said that the apparent false alarm was suspected to have been caused by a smoker.

Written by Seth Ciancio

Editorial Content:

Ryley Teasley reviews internet-sensation Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS,” offering suggestions for fans new and old. 

Carlee Elders shares her opinions on the role of prequels in film and predictions for the upcoming film adaptation of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”

Halloween Writing Contest:

All Posts:

Spider-Man Brand New Day

Spider-Man is officially back! Or at least that’s what it feels like.  The last Spider-Man movie we had in theaters was in 2021 for Spider-Man: No Way Home, and it seemed like it was possibly the last Spider-Man movie in the franchise with Tom Holland in it. Well, we were wrong. Five years later, Holland… Continue reading Spider-Man Brand New Day

The Devil in the Details: The Cost of Fitting In

Beneath the humor and high fashion in “The Devil Wears Prada,” there is a dangerous idea: that success, beauty, and being thin are intrinsically connected. With a steady global rise in eating disorders since 2000, affecting nearly 31 million Americans, the film’s use of casual jokes regarding starvation and body image hits less like satire… Continue reading The Devil in the Details: The Cost of Fitting In

The Rise of Sports Betting on Prediction Markets: What’s Known

Prediction markets have introduced a new avenue for 18-year-olds to trade on sports. Prediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, exploded in popularity after winning a legal battle that allowed them to expand into sports and other markets. Prediction markets offer “event contracts,” mostly on a yes-or-no basis. Each contract is priced between 0 cents and… Continue reading The Rise of Sports Betting on Prediction Markets: What’s Known

Broncos game recap: 33-13 loss against the Packers.

The Denver Broncos were very soundly defeated by the Green Bay Packers Friday night, losing 33-13. Bo Nix’s touchdown drive and Jaylen Waddle’s debut softened the blow for the Broncos faithful.  “I can’t think of one area we outplayed them, honestly,” Sean Payton, Broncos head coach, had to say about the performance in the post-game… Continue reading Broncos game recap: 33-13 loss against the Packers.

Preseason Week One: Denver Broncos Game Recap

The Denver Broncos showed out in Week One of the preseason in a 27-7 thrashing of the Atlanta Falcons. Davis Webb’s first game playcalling, Jahdae Barron’s 97-yard pick-six, and Courtland Sutton’s pair of contested catches marked this game.  Other key plays were made by Karene Reid, Jarett Stidham, and Jonah Coleman. Barron’s pick-six was batted… Continue reading Preseason Week One: Denver Broncos Game Recap

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