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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Dozens of students fill the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Chambers to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.
ASCSU regroups after challenging spring semester
Sam Hutton, News Editor • August 20, 2025

Off the heels of one of the least-contested election cycles in recent memory, the Associated Students of Colorado State University...

Allison Hall, located on the north side of campus, faces Laurel Street March 9, 2024.
Recent dorm, building construction modernizes CSU’s historic campus
Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • August 20, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University students and faculty have shared their historic campus with construction...

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...

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ASCSU regroups after challenging spring semester
Sam Hutton, News Editor • August 20, 2025

Off the heels of one of the least-contested election cycles in recent memory, the Associated Students of Colorado State University is ripe for...

Recent dorm, building construction modernizes CSU’s historic campus
Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • August 20, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University students and faculty have shared their historic campus with construction crews, navigating...

Departing schools sue Mountain West over exit fees, early GCU addition
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • August 19, 2025

The Mountain West’s legal battle with the Pac-12 and the five schools set to leave it isn’t slowing down. As the 2025-26 athletic season...

Horoscopres Aug. 19-25
August 19, 2025
Incoming Colorado State University first-year students gather on the Intramural Fields during the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 15, 2024. Every fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities, musicians and events to welcome new students.
Life and Culture
Incoming Rams: Explore FoCo the right way with this guide
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • August 19, 2025

The first few weeks of college can be weird. Everyone is bombarded with new faces, new routines and the overwhelming realization that dessert...

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CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability
Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2025
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
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Rams for Rescues volunteers socialize, find forever homes for animals
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
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Sports
Departing schools sue Mountain West over exit fees, early GCU addition
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • August 19, 2025

The Mountain West’s legal battle with the Pac-12 and the five schools set to leave it isn’t slowing down. As the 2025-26 athletic season...

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.
CSU soccer picks up win in season opener against Utah Tech
Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • August 15, 2025
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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horoscopes
Arts and Entertainment
Horoscopres Aug. 19-25
Chloe Waskey, News Editor • August 19, 2025

Welcome back from summer break, Rams, and a special warm welcome goes out to all the newcomers. This summer marked the peak of our 2025 transformation...

Photo Courtesy of Sarah Lillis
CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability
Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2025
(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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10 Best Amazon Mystery Boxes (Big Discount Deals)
August 22, 2025

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