The Front Page Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 7
You’re looking at the seventh issue of our bi-weekly newsletter.
Qualifying Students to get Two Years of Free College Under New Colorado Law
Starting next semester, qualifying FRCC students can have years of their education paid for. The bill allowing this, HB24-1340, was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis last May. “It’s a huge deal,” said Angie Paccione, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). Most institutions have programs to help students pay for… Continue reading Qualifying Students to get Two Years of Free College Under New Colorado Law
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and for many college students, this time of year brings both excitement and financial stress. Between finals and tight budgets, finding meaningful, affordable gifts can feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are plenty of creative gift ideas and local resources to help FRCC students spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. … Continue reading 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
FRCC Games Club Hosts Its First Annual Holiday Party
Photos by Luke Purvis The Front Range Community College Games Club recently celebrated a milestone semester with its first-ever Holiday Party, filled with games, laughter, and a strong sense of community. The event was a success, bringing together students from all three campuses to celebrate their shared passion for gaming and camaraderie. The party kicked… Continue reading FRCC Games Club Hosts Its First Annual Holiday Party
A Fresh Look At FRCC’s Wolf Café
WESTMINSTER – When Miho Tanaka, manager of FRCC Westminster’s Wolf Café and Coffee Den, wakes up each morning, she checks her emails and texts to see who will not be available to serve a shift at either location that day. By 7:40 AM, she arrives at the Westminster campus to ready both places just before… Continue reading A Fresh Look At FRCC’s Wolf Café
Things to do for Christmas in Colorado
With the holiday season right around us, there is a lot to do in Colorado when it comes to this time of year. If you are looking for something to do this holiday season with friends or family, in this article, I will let you know what’s going on all around Colorado this holiday season. … Continue reading Things to do for Christmas in Colorado
Great American Beast Become Emblem of FoCo Energy Provider
You can still hear them rumble — powerful footsteps shaking the plains. Fifteen miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border, 10 miles north of Fort Collins, bison of the Great Plains roam free. The North American bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 10 feet tall. It is no wonder why Platte River Power… Continue reading Great American Beast Become Emblem of FoCo Energy Provider
AvantArt Event at FRCC
Photos by Luke Purvis Each year, FRCC hosts AvantArt, an event that brings together students, families, professors, and the local community to celebrate the incredible achievements of aspiring artists. This year’s gathering, held at Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, showcased the diverse talents of hundreds of students from various art-related disciplines, including Graphic… Continue reading AvantArt Event at FRCC
On Portal 2
The bittersweet story of Portal 2 is shaped as much by its music as every character and line of dialogue. With few exceptions, the game’s music has no lyrics. It’s purposefully designed to be sterile and inorganic as the game’s environment. Listened to on its own, the music can sound like awful buzzing. In game,… Continue reading On Portal 2
FRCC VP Voices Support for DEI as Republicans Enact Bans Across The Country
As colleges in many Republican-governed states lose their diversity, equity and inclusion programs – DEI – FRCC Vice President, Dr. Rebecca Woulfe, said she stands with the school’s approach, which includes its Equity and Inclusion Council. She discussed the topic in a wide-ranging press conference with Front Page staff. States including Florida, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee,… Continue reading FRCC VP Voices Support for DEI as Republicans Enact Bans Across The Country
Prevention of Wildfires Caused by Bird Electrocutions
In search of a perch, the Harrier Hawk lands on a power pole. Suddenly, electricity crackles. The raptor combusts. Its burnt body falls to the ground. The surrounding grass erupts into flames. This has gained attention in the scientific community, with steps being taken to reduce these chances. This past summer alone, Colorado experienced three… Continue reading Prevention of Wildfires Caused by Bird Electrocutions
Student Discounts in December 2024
Ready to jingle all the way to the savings bank? This holiday season, retailers are rolling out irresistible discounts, making your festive shopping both merry and bright! With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the highly anticipated pre-Christmas sales just around the corner, shoppers can look forward to extraordinary markdowns across all categories—from the latest tech… Continue reading Student Discounts in December 2024
Did You Notice?
The old-school elevator close to the front desks at FRCC’s Westminster campus (serving the A, B, and C floors) was revamped over the summer and fall semesters of 2024, complete with spiffy new lights and an entirely different, modernized interior. Of course, this is why this elevator was out of order at the start of the semester!
