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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.
News
ASCSU reproductive health care initiative launches 1st phase on Plaza
Hannah Parcells, News Editor • April 25, 2024

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...

Photo Illustration by Caden Proulx and Cait Mckinzie
This week in ASCSU: Mountain Campus, meal swipes

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 17 for the 27th session of the 53rd senate.  Facing a packed agenda as...

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Biologists enlist climbers in bat conservation effort
Science
Biologists enlist climbers in bat conservation effort
Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

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...

Cornfield grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) product.
CSU researchers, Entomology Club explore entomophagy — eating bugs

Eating insects is more commonly associated with schoolyard dares than fine cuisine. Despite the squeamishness concerning insects in the U.S.,...

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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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Thorn: Supporting sexual assault survivors is more than just listening
Opinion
Thorn: Supporting sexual assault survivors is more than just listening
Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist • April 25, 2024

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

Pavelko: Old-school teaching methods are more engaging
Opinion
Pavelko: Old-school teaching methods are more engaging
Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • April 23, 2024
As technology has developed, its integration into education has been inevitable. Whether it be the use of computers and iPads in class to take notes or even the digitalization of standardized testing, the use of technology in school has become almost essential to academic life.
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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...

Annabelle Stephan smiles as she plays in a scrimmage during womens club soccer practice April 11.
Sports
Women's club soccer is CSU's best-kept secret
Kensey May, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

The Colorado State women's club soccer team is constantly on the Intramural Fields running drills and kicking balls. The team travels all...

Courtesy of Campus Recreation
Recreation
Wellness, community merge at Rec group classes
Hania Nini, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

At the Colorado State Student Recreation Center, students discover more than just a place to break a sweat. Group fitness programs taught...

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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...

Horoscopes April 22-28
Arts and Entertainment
Horoscopes April 22-28
Abby Flores, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, Mercury retrograde finally comes to a close April 25 just after...

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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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