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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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This week in ASCSU: Humanity, community, student fees
Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • April 29, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 24 for the 28th and final session of the 53rd senate.  Bill #5325, “Reamending...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Vice President Alex Silverhart and ASCSU intern Lauren Johnson pose with free emergency contraceptives on The Plaza April 24.
ASCSU reproductive health care initiative launches 1st phase on Plaza

Students at Colorado State University had the opportunity to grab free emergency contraceptives Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24, at...

The south entrance to Durward Hall March 12.
Durward Hall to be taken offline as renovations begin this summer

Future Colorado State University Rams will not be able to call Durward Hall home — at least for a little while, as the building is currently...

Senator Michael Bennet and former Senator Cory Gardner speak at the Colorado State University event Building Bridges: Bipartisan Perspectives on Democracy, moderated by CSU President Amy Parsons April 22.
Sens. Bennet, Gardner discuss bipartisanship at CSU amid protests

In an effort to promote bipartisan cooperation in political discussions, Colorado State University hosted a conversation with Democratic Sen....

A full audience listens to Alison Kafer speak at a lecture about reproductive ableism in the Lory Student Center April 18. I want us to think about how we need to make disability valued (and) make disabled people feel valued, Kafer said. Recognize their lives — our lives — as having futures so that abortion is no longer seen as a necessity. ... That will make it impossible, or at least much more difficult, for anti-abortion movements to weaponize or co-opt language of eugenics to do their work.
Feminist scholar visits CSU to discuss disability, reproductive justice

Disability justice and reproductive justice may seem like separate issues, but they are greatly entwined with one another as illustrated by feminist...

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Study participant Jonna Patton gets ready to walk on a split-belt treadmill March 20. For a few moments, Patton was instructed to hold her arms out and stay still so the sensors could process her resting brain activity before she started to walk.
Science
Patients with MS find help at Sensorimotor Neuroimaging Laboratory
Cait Mckinzie, Staff Photographer • April 25, 2024

Any time a human moves, dozens, hundreds, thousands of neurons fire. Every step, every hand gesture, every blink, nerves carry impulses from...

Biologists enlist climbers in bat conservation effort
Biologists enlist climbers in bat conservation effort

Many may think of bats as bloodthirsty creatures, conjuring up popular culture images of vampires and Dracula. But the stereotype couldn't be...

Maggie ORiley sits in the Colorado State University Behavioral Sciences Building Feb. 1.
Not a fix-all: Counselors discuss options amid ADHD medication shortage

When Maggie O’Riley, a senior English education major at Colorado State University, sits down at a cafe table, she brings a carbonated drink,...

Courtesy of the Clapp Lab
Virtual reality technology pioneered by CSU spans internationally

Colorado State University is renowned for its cutting-edge research in veterinary medicine as well as its highly regarded chemistry department....

Is ketamine the Rocky Mountain miracle for mental health?
Is ketamine the Rocky Mountain miracle for mental health?

Turns out a Rocky Mountain high might be just what the doctor ordered. Ketamine-assisted therapy has surged in popularity since the Food and...

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CSU professor advises on managing finances as college student
Life and Culture
CSU professor advises on managing finances as college student
Alexis Austere, Guest Reporter • April 25, 2024

Being financially independent does not have to be daunting. It is a matter of understanding where to find helpful information and guidance as...

Many organizations set up tables on the Lory Student Center West Lawn for the Earth Day Festival April 22.
Life and Culture
Earth Day Festival unites in promoting sustainability, awareness
Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2024

In support of environmental protection and Earth Day, Colorado State University hosted a festival where students could learn more about sustainability...

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Nini: College sports is more about representation than money
Opinion
Nini: College sports is more about representation than money
Hania Nini, Collegian Columnists • April 28, 2024
College sports were under the spotlight as the NCAA national championships dominated headlines and captivated sports fans' attention across the country, highlighting the unique qualities that separate collegiate athletes from their professional counterparts.
Quarterback Jackson Brousseau passes to a wide receiver in the first quarter of the Colorado State University football Green vs. Gold game at Canvas Stadium April 20.
Opinion
Graser: It's time to believe in Rams football
Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

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From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed  Kentucky Derby
From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, often celebrated as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” transcends mere...

Colorado State University defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara (8) runs for the Utah Tech quarterback.
Sports
Miami Dolphins select Mohamed Kamara in 5th round of NFL Draft
Damon Cook, Sports Editor • April 27, 2024

With the 158th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins took Colorado State pass rusher Mohamed Kamara. Kamara was one of the best to...

Quarterback Jackson Brousseau passes to a wide receiver in the first quarter of the Colorado State University football Green vs. Gold game at Canvas Stadium April 20.
Sports
Graser: It's time to believe in Rams football
Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

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Fort Collins band Clementine gives an alternative punk performance with hard guitar riffs and great stage presence at this years Fort Collins Music Experiment April 19.
Arts and Entertainment
Gallery: FoCoMX brings concert exposure to seasoned bands, newcomers
Ruby Secrest, Photographer • April 25, 2024

Two women perform on a stage.
Arts and Entertainment
Small town with big emotions: CSU Theatre performs 'Our Town'
Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

A story of everyday life in a small town may not seem that enticing or exciting at first glance. However, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" has perfectly...

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Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Cannabis
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023

THC and CBD are two cannabinoids that have risen to incredible heights in terms of popularity, cultural relevance and research relating to medical...

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

We are hurtling toward the finish line with less than two weeks left in the academic year, and the burnout rate is accelerating. With everything...

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The Impact of Technological Innovations on Sports Betting in Colorado: A Primer
The Impact of Technological Innovations on Sports Betting in Colorado: A Primer
April 18, 2024

In the sports betting domain, Colorado stands as a unique arena where technological advancements have significantly reshaped the landscape. As...