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As Colorado State University begins research on hemp, bean stalks in the University Greenhouse have more room to flourish because the hemp seeds will be planted outside in open field. Photo courtesy of Zane Watson.

Rooted in innovation: Exploring 7 leading research centers at CSU

Hannah Parcells, News Editor March 7, 2024

Colorado State University has always been connected to the wonders of the natural world. Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU has a rich history of connecting with outdoor spaces. Over...

Flowers in the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 22, 2023.

CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden is nature’s laboratory

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

Why wait for rain to see a rainbow when the Annual Flower Trial Garden blooms right by the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University? This bright outdoor space serves as more than...

Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Climate change is shifting future of snow sports

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

As global temperatures rise and winters become shorter, the elusive powder day could become even rarer for skiers and snowboarders. This is troubling news for states like Colorado, where snow sports are...

Photo courtesy of Will DeMott

Island scrub jays are ‘serious homebodies,’ research finds

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

About two hours off the coast of California lies a small island nearly twice the size of Fort Collins. This island is home to an ecological curiosity: a brightly colored bird called the island scrub jay,...

Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research

Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research

Caden Proulx, Print Director February 28, 2024

Many nonbinary and woman psychologists have been breaking the glass ceiling in mental health research for the past couple of years. Covering topics from women's and LGBTQIA+ issues to highly sensitive...

Spanking, corporal punishment found to be ineffective, damaging

Spanking, corporal punishment found to be ineffective, damaging

Caden Proulx, Print Director February 22, 2024

One of the most controversial areas of debate in parenting is whether or not to use spanking, a form of corporal punishment. While past researchers couldn’t come to a definitive answer, there is now...

Reflecting on Henrietta Lacks impact on human research ethics

Reflecting on Henrietta Lacks’ impact on human research ethics

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a young African American woman, went to Johns Hopkins hospital complaining of vaginal bleeding. She was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive tumor on her cervix, and she immediately...

The Little Shop of Physics Teacher in Residence Cherie Bornhorst and student intern Grace Balle demonstrate their system for distributing stuffed toys during outreach events Feb. 15.

Little Shop of Physics to host 30th Annual Open House (The Sequel)

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

At Colorado State University and across the Fort Collins area, the Little Shop of Physics Open House has been an annual highlight for almost three decades. Now the members of the Little Shop of Physics...

Sunrise over Horsetooth Reservoir Jan. 23, 2021.

La investigación sobre el estrés explora el poder de la naturaleza para la recuperación

Lizzy Rylance, Reportera February 13, 2024

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Para muchos estudiantes de Colorado State University, pasar tiempo en la naturaleza es más que un pasatiempo ocasional;...

EMDR therapy: What it is, how it works

EMDR therapy: What it is, how it works

Caden Proulx, Print Director February 13, 2024

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy has been a widespread practice in recent years for patients experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and a variety of other psychological disorders...

Wolves playing in the snow at the Wolf Sanctuary in Divide, Colorado. (Photo courtesy David Hannigan, Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Ecosystems not quickly restored by predators’ return, CSU study finds

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor February 12, 2024

The removal of apex predators causes lasting damage that cannot be quickly reversed by wolves' return, a Colorado State University study found. The 20-yearlong experiment, funded by the National Science...

CSU proposes climate solutions, empowers future leaders

CSU proposes climate solutions, empowers future leaders

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

Climate change is a pressing concern for many students, and universities are taking steps to meet this demand. New initiatives and research at Colorado State University aim to position the school as a...

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