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NEWS
A Palestinian flag flies during a ‘Freedom for Palestine Protest’ along College Avenue in Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 13
CSU students discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

After 15 months of war, death, destruction and months of negotiations led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, Israel and...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.
Federal actions raise funding concerns for CSU, nationwide academic research
Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

In recent weeks, students and faculty at Colorado State University have been hit by a flurry of federal actions taken by...

Students gathered infront of the steps of CSU's administration building in front of a snow-covered Oval chanting and hold signs such as "All power to the people," "America was built by immigrants," "Undocumented hands pay taxes, too," and "No one is illegal, protect immigrants."
Students demand CSU become sanctuary campus for undocumented peers
Aubree Miller, News Editor • February 17, 2025

Following recent executive orders by President Donald Trump's administration, deportation has become an ever-growing fear...

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LATEST HEADLINES
Weishaar: The BMI is outdated, flawed
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 17, 2025
According to the Body Mass Index, I am obese. The Body Mass Index, more commonly referred to as the BMI, is a measure of how fat someone is. It is used in the medical field as a health indicator. I can not overstate how unbelievably flawed this tool is.
CSU students discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
February 17, 2025
Federal actions raise funding concerns for CSU, nationwide academic research
February 17, 2025
Students demand CSU become sanctuary campus for undocumented peers
February 17, 2025
B/AACC’s Threads of Tradition event flaunts fashion, culture
February 17, 2025
Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love
February 17, 2025
Kelp Lab translates discoveries to public through science communication research
February 17, 2025
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Students gathered infront of the steps of CSU's administration building in front of a snow-covered Oval chanting and hold signs such as "All power to the people," "America was built by immigrants," "Undocumented hands pay taxes, too," and "No one is illegal, protect immigrants."
Students demand CSU become sanctuary campus for undocumented peers
Aubree Miller, News Editor • February 17, 2025
Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive
Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • February 18, 2025
The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.
Impoundment Control Act blocks federal funding pause, impacts on CSU faculty
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
Image of a white building with black text that says "The Neighbor."
The Neighbor coffee shop combines old traditions with new experiences
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.
Federal actions raise funding concerns for CSU, nationwide academic research
Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025
LIFE AND CULTURE
Four fashion models dance on stage in front of a purple curtain.
Life and Culture
B/AACC’s Threads of Tradition event flaunts fashion, culture
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

On Feb. 12, the Black/African American Cultural Center, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, United Women of Color and RamEvents hosted Threads...

A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.
Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love
Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025
Person places a book called "Groovy Joe" down on a stack of books.
FoCo Book Fest kicks off celebration of literature, reading
Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2025
Image of a white building with black text that says "The Neighbor."
The Neighbor coffee shop combines old traditions with new experiences
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
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SPORTS
Bowen Born dribbles down the court during Colorado State University's men's basketball game against the University of Wyoming Feb. 15.
Sports
CSU men’s basketball rewrites Border War history with blowout against Wyoming
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • February 15, 2025

The only thing better than a win is a historic win. Colorado State men’s basketball achieved both in an 88-53 victory over Wyoming Saturday....

Girl in white tennis outfit getting ready to hit the tennis ball.
Shorthanded CSU tennis stumbles in loss to BYU
Mason Ford, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2025
A hockey player during a match.
CSU men’s hockey seniors reflect as season draws to close
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2025
Brooke Carlson dribbles the ball down the court in the second half of the Colorado State University vs. Utah State basketball game Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.
CSU women’s basketball continues hot stretch with win over Utah State
Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2025
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OPINION
Image of person on scale with the word "irrelevant" obscuring their weight.
Opinion
Weishaar: The BMI is outdated, flawed
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 17, 2025
According to the Body Mass Index, I am obese. The Body Mass Index, more commonly referred to as the BMI, is a measure of how fat someone is. It is used in the medical field as a health indicator. I can not overstate how unbelievably flawed this tool is.
Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college
Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college
Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • February 17, 2025
Seriously: Valentine's Day protection means 1 less Scorpio man
Seriously: Valentine’s Day protection means 1 less Scorpio man
Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist • February 13, 2025
Souza: Your life is a series of coincidences
Souza: Your life is a series of coincidences
Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 10, 2025
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SCIENCE
Photo Courtesy of Nicole Kelp.
Science
Kelp Lab translates discoveries to public through science communication research
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • February 17, 2025

The process of translating complicated, multidimensional scientific findings into simple language is an intricate process. Colorado State University’s...

Dr. Sara Garvey speaks to her class Psychology of Human Sexuality where she talks about female gential mutilation and the difference between that and male circumcision. "femal genital mutilation has no known health benefits, whereas male circuimcision is done for religious purposes, and social customs as 80-90% of the US male population is circumsized.." Feb. 7.
Let’s talk about sex: Exploring the psychology of human sexuality
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • February 13, 2025
CSU anthropology ranked top 5 in US for research spending
CSU anthropology ranked top 5 in US for research spending
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2025
An open door that says "College of Liberal Arts" on it.
Communication studies powers every field as science of its own
McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Graphic of a person listening to music on their headphones with music notes floating in the air around them.
Arts and Entertainment
FKA twigs delivers pinnacle of human experience with ‘EUSEXUA’
Will Engle, Copy Chief • February 17, 2025

Eusexua is a practice; eusexua is a state of being; eusexua is the pinnacle of human experience. Over four months before the Jan. 24 release...

An abstract illustration of a saxophone player and a cello player. Surrounding them are swirls of purple, brown and yellow.
The Lincoln Center revives music of legendary jazz artists
Annamarie Burford, Reporter • February 16, 2025
Notes of love: The perfect song for every mood this Valentine’s Day
Notes of love: The perfect song for every mood this Valentine’s Day
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • February 13, 2025
A man and woman gaze closely at a wall full of framed portraits, all embroidered with notes of text, which are part of the “Remember Me” exhibit by Jane Waggoner Deschner at the Museum of Art Fort Collins Feb. 8.
‘Remember Me’ exhibit takes trip through time, explores human condition
Robert Sides, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2025
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CANNABIS
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
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Guest Author • May 3, 2023
Weed to Know: 5 phrases to help you grind in with the smoke sesh
Weed to Know: 5 phrases to help you grind in with the smoke sesh
Taylor Paumen, Cannabis Director • April 26, 2023
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