Written by Omar Zapata Illustration by Madison Otten Nestled in the heart of Brighton, Kiko’s Authentic Mexican Food provides a great and affordable dining experience for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine and a family-friendly environment. Since its opening on July 7, 2012, the family-owned restaurant has tried to maintain its mission of delighting the local community with good customer service and food.

Written by Joe Fisk On March 6, a Super Mario Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament was held in the FRCC Game Room. Over 25 students, faculty, and staff were huddled around the television to watch the 12 player single-elimination tournament. As the tournament progressed, passerby's stopped to observe from the hallway, while the crowd in the Game Room shrunk with each elimination.

Written by Joe Fisk Some films are made for mass audiences to view once. Other films are tailored to a more specific cult following of audiences to be viewed and cherished again and again. Hereditary is one of these films.

Written by Ezra Ekman Illustration by Madison Otten Although FRCC has traditionally been focused on associate degrees and vocational certificates, FRCC will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in geospatial science this fall. Some low-level courses will be available in Westminster, but the majority of the classes for both associate and bachelor degrees in geospatial science must be taken at the Boulder FRCC campus.

Written by Ezra Ekman Illustration by Madison Otten A decade or two ago, most students took notes in paper notebooks or completed digital assignments on school computers. Today, students without laptops are uncommon, and WiFi is a ubiquitous service that students require and, usually, can depend upon it working correctly.

Written by Sulema Lopez Illustration by Madison Otten Living in a small town like Brighton doesn’t leave many options for decent non-chain restaurants. Finding a good restaurant with home style cooking usually requires venturing into the ‘big city.’ Main Street Café has filled that gap with delicious home style breakfast and lunch options. With Google Reviews of 4.5 out of 5 stars speaking for the quality of the restaurant, you can’t pass on the opportunity to stop in the next time you’re in Brighton.

Written by Drew Lascot “What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?” In many ways, this classic paradox is the crux of Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher’s barrier-obliterating documentary, The Gospel of Eureka; a showcase of an oddball abode of the Ozark-- Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Written by Ana Canas McPeek There are so many restaurants out there, but where to eat? If you’re a food lover like me and love to try different cuisine, you might consider this low-key Vietnamese restaurant, Pho TJ, located in Brighton on Bridge Street. Open for more than five years with 4.7 star average on Google reviews, this pho noodle restaurant is a place for workers around the area like me who want to get a quick lunch. You will be guaranteed an experience with good food and awesome service. We all have our reasons why we return to a restaurant, and I have 4 criteria that you won’t want to miss: atmosphere, wait time, service, and food quality.

Written by Drew Lascot and Joe Fisk Photos by Lindsay Brand At FRCC, a variety of resources are available to students: the Pantry offers food to all who apply, the Writing Center gives advice on papers ranging from essays to resumes, and the Game Room is available for recreation. The High Plains Fitness Center is a free gym available to all students. It only requires a Wolf Card from the Student Life Office (for a $5 fee) and filling out a registration form. Employee rates are $30 for the fall and spring semesters and $20 in the summer.