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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Pride Resource Center to host annual Lavender Awards Ceremony

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The Pride Resource Center will host the annual Lavender Awards Ceremony May 2 to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates apart of Colorado State University’s LGBTQIA+ community. The ceremony is open...

Produce on display in the King Soopers on Taft Hill, Fort Collins April 21.

Rising tariffs, rising tension: What CSU students should know

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 24, 2025

On April 2, President Donald Trump declared the date "Liberation Day" and imposed a series of tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The tariffs, presented as a symbol of American economic independence, were...

An American and Colorado State flag sit on the desk of a Colorado senator in the Denver Capitol Senate chamber during the Associated Students of Colorado State University's Day at the Capitol event March 10.

How Colorado defied the Rocky Mountain region’s red trend

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 15, 2025

Colorado is one of two blue states in the Rocky Mountain region, a clear anomaly in a sea of red for almost 20 years. The gradual shift from conservative stronghold to political outlier has left many asking:...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Governmental Affairs Ava Wilkins takes part in the Powermapping and the Power of Storytelling breakout session during the Colorado Higher Education Basic Needs Summit in Denver Wednesday, April 9.

Colorado Basic Needs Summit unites activists, advocates for student well-being

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University organized the first-ever Colorado Basic Needs Summit April 9, beginning what they hope to be an annual tradition of collaborative community outreach. Hosted...

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CSU faculty, researchers discuss circular economy model, future of sustainability

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 7, 2025

Soil scientist Eugene Kelly and sustainable textile researcher Sonali Diddi delivered a talk April 3 exploring the circular economy model as a potential pathway to a low-carbon economy. The model has become...

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ASCSU senate race sees unprecedented interest from Liberal Arts candidates

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

Students at Colorado State University will elect new senators in the Associated Students of CSU election that runs April 7-9. This year’s candidate pool for representatives from the College of Liberal...

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CSU students discuss federal higher ed initiatives amid uncertainty

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of sweeping federal initiatives that could directly impact thousands of students at Colorado State University, leaving...

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Hundreds in FoCo community rally against censorship in Stand Up for Science march

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

Nearly 1,000 Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members gathered at the Lory Student Center Plaza Friday, March 7, to march in the national Stand Up for Science 2025 movement....

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Darrick Hamilton opens CSU Democracy Summit with call for economic justice

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

Colorado State University's Democracy Summit 2025, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, kicked off Wednesday with a keynote talk from Darrick Hamilton, highlighting the summit’s theme of democratic...

Executive Director of Trees, Water & People Sebastian Africano speaks about his profession in front of Colorado State University students in the Global Careers Panel discussion with CSU faculty and international business professionals Feb. 25. “There's a whole industry or sector that was trying to reduce fuel consumption (and) reduce exposure to smoke in cooking, and that became my niche," Africano said. "So I moved to Honduras in early 2025."

Global Careers Panel introduces students to international work opportunities

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

On Tuesday, a panel of five international professionals met with students at the Global Careers Panel to share insight on building successful careers abroad. Each panelist brought experience from diverse...

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Harvesting solar energy, crops: CSU researches agrivoltaics’ possibilities

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

As climate change accelerates and competition for land resources increases, researchers are seeking innovative solutions to balance food production with renewable energy generation. At Colorado State University,...

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Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded...

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