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Signs around campus direct new Colorado State University students and their families to Ram Orientation where they attend informational sessions, meet their peers and prepare for the upcoming school year July 18.
Incoming students share first impressions of CSU at orientation
Chloe Waskey, News Editor • August 15, 2025

All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.
America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging ‘Rampant Illegal DEI Programs’
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • June 25, 2025

The nonprofit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department...

A sign that reads "No Tyrant, No King, No Fascist Regime" is held above thousands of demonstrators preparing to march from the Lory Student Center Plaza to College Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest June 14.
‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy
Chloe Waskey, News Editor • June 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote. Thousands of Fort Collins...

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CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability
Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2025

On the first Saturday of every month, a quiet classroom inside the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising transforms into a lively creative...

The Gardens on Spring Creek celebrate, cultivate Indigenous heritage
Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • August 16, 2025

Producing 378 pounds of fresh produce and providing a community gathering space, the Indigenous Garden at The Gardens on Spring Creek aims to...

LFTE: As the 2025-26 school year begins, we welcome you home, Rams
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • August 15, 2025

Dear readers, Welcome to the 2025-26 school year, and more importantly, welcome home to Fort Collins! Whether you are an incoming senior like...

Photo Courtesy of Sarah Lillis
Life and Culture
CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability
Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2025

On the first Saturday of every month, a quiet classroom inside the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising transforms into a lively creative...

An 800-square-foot plot at The Gardens on Spring Creek features a variety of traditional Indigenous crops, grown without pesticides, to honor Native American food traditions July 18.
The Gardens on Spring Creek celebrate, cultivate Indigenous heritage
Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • August 16, 2025
Image of a group of people sitting at a table.
Rams for Rescues volunteers socialize, find forever homes for animals
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
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Colorado State players embrace each other after an early goal from sophomore Kaja Dionne during their home opener against Utah Tech Aug. 14. CSU won 2-1.
Sports
CSU soccer picks up win in season opener against Utah Tech
Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • August 15, 2025

Colorado State soccer claimed victory in a close game in its season opener against Utah Tech Thursday. The Rams won 2-1 after the Trailblazers...

Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University basketball game against Utah State University Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.
5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025
John Vu, Staff Reporter • July 25, 2025
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LFTE: As the 2025-26 school year begins, we welcome you home, Rams
Opinion
LFTE: As the 2025-26 school year begins, we welcome you home, Rams
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • August 15, 2025

Dear readers, Welcome to the 2025-26 school year, and more importantly, welcome home to Fort Collins! Whether you are an incoming senior like...

Engle: AI is incompatible with education
Engle: AI is incompatible with education
Willow Engle, Copy Chief • August 15, 2025
Graphic of a large, golden ram standing next to a gray building.
Weishaar: My preconceived notions of college were wrong
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • May 2, 2025
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Interdisciplinary researchers develop first-ever genetic switch in plants
Science
Interdisciplinary researchers develop first-ever genetic switch in plants
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • August 21, 2025

Plants' successful growth and production often hinge on specific environmental and genetic conditions. This is a reality agricultural producers...

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Photo Courtesy of Sarah Lillis
Arts and Entertainment
CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability
Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2025

On the first Saturday of every month, a quiet classroom inside the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising transforms into a lively creative...

(Graphic Illustration by Lee Billiot | The Collegian)
Lorde creates contemporary yet unique soundscape with ‘Virgin’
Willow Engle, Copy Chief • August 15, 2025
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Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
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August 21, 2025

"Off I go on an adventure!", "Alright, but at least pick up your food tray before you go!" This week, whether after the video call that never...

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