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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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This week in ASCSU: Student fees, accessibility caucus

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter April 30, 2023

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 26 for the 28th and final session of the 52nd senate. The session began with a thorough presentation from Associate Executive Director...

Sydney Hornbuckle (5) throws a pitch against San Diego State University at Ram Field March 19, 2023. Colorado State University secured a 3-2 win over the Aztecs.

Hornbuckle twins’ softball connection comes from their roots

Emma Askren, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Twin sisters Sydney and Katelyn Hornbuckle, both on the Colorado State University softball team, have been playing softball their entire lives. The two grew up together, played softball in high school...

Photo courtesy of Stagg Electric

Advertising students work with NoCo business startup

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Students in Colorado State University Assistant Professor Christina Minihan’s JTC 355 advertising class gained real-life experience this semester as they assisted business owner Logan Stagg with promoting...

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 27, 2023

Living in Colorado gives most of its population the stigma that they enjoy blazing it up from time to time. Living in Fort Collins, where there are more than a handful of dispensaries within miles of each...

Ben Scott trying hard on an unclimbed project in Red Feather Lakes Oct. 21, 2022.

Miller: Climbing is trending; are nonclimbers missing out?

Jack Miller, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023
Now that the weather is getting nice, my friends and I are thrilled that we can do outside activities again. We’ve been hiking, swimming, playing volleyball or spike ball, but more than anything, my friends love to climb.   I’ve given climbing a few tries, but all I seemed to get out of it were sore forearms and blistered hands. When my friends started to get into it, I figured that their interests would fade after a few weeks and we’d get back to doing the things I also enjoyed. I was dead wrong.  
The ultimate guide to the Colorado granola look

The ultimate guide to the Colorado granola look

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Colorado is a staple state of sustainability, outdoor activity and environmental consciousness. Considering this, plenty of Colorado residents show their love of the outdoors and sustainability through...

Photo illustration by Karsyn Lane

Sneaker culture: More than just shoes

Karsyn Lane, Sports Director April 27, 2023

Sneakers have come a long way from being just a functional piece of footwear to becoming an integral part of fashion and popular culture. Today sneakers are not only worn for athletic performance but also...

Jackson, Alyanna and Jess Fitchett play together after a long day of school for all of them April 21. Fitchett, mother to Jackson and Alyanna, is a single parent who juggles parenting and college life.

Day in the life: Balancing studies, family

Avery Coates, Staff Photographer April 27, 2023

Jess Fitchett has taken on the challenge of being a single mother of two children while pursuing higher education. Despite the demands of parenting and studying, Fitchett is determined to succeed and create...

The draft beer on tap at Black Bottle Brewery April 24. There are 30 different drafts the brewery always have on hand, one of their famous stouts this month came out to be the golden grahams.

Craft breweries are a defining FoCo characteristic

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Fort Collins has become a hub for craft breweries. With over 20 breweries, the city has earned the nickname the “Brewmuda Triangle." The city's breweries are very popular among travelers and tourists,...

Photo Courtesy of Jack Allen

Decisions on the fly: Why fishing is so popular in Colorado

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 27, 2023

In a landlocked, perpetually drought-ridden state, the Colorado fishing community has somehow managed to flourish. Colorado has become a destination fishing location, particularly for fly fishermen. The...

Burke: Over-the-ear headphones are back, bettering music experiences

Burke: Over-the-ear headphones are back, bettering music experiences

Callum Burke, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023
If you attend Colorado State University’s campus on a regular basis, witnessing students listening to music on their commutes to and from class is extremely common. Also, seeing that CSU is a fairly large campus containing nearly 4,800 acres, it makes perfect sense that people implement music into their daily lives to make their commutes more enjoyable. Now, the specific method that each commuter chooses to listen to their music varies. There are many different types of headphones to choose from, and even speakers that students use to enhance their audio experience. Although, if you are one of these people who listen to music on campus with a blaring speaker, please stop, it is very annoying.
The Rams Squishmallow along with all kinds in animals or cartoon characters at Learning Express Toys in Fort Collins April 24. The design was made to complement the colors and mascot of Colorado State University.

Learning Express Toys puts community first

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Located in Fort Collins, Learning Express Toys is a unique toy store in Colorado that focuses on providing education to its customers. The small minority, women and locally owned toy store is also family-owned....

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