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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Solar eclipses kindled these 4 ancient myths worldwide

Solar eclipses kindled these 4 ancient myths worldwide

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter April 8, 2024

Dragons devouring the sun, wrathful sky gods and hungry squirrels have one thing in common: They are all legends that have been used to explain solar eclipses, one of nature’s most spectacular events. This...

Overlooked woman scientist revealed climate breakthrough in 1856

Overlooked woman scientist revealed climate breakthrough in 1856

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

In 1856, a woman named Eunice Newton Foote became the first person to demonstrate the greenhouse gas effect, a foundational discovery in the understanding of climate science. Despite her groundbreaking...

Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Climate change is shifting future of snow sports

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

As global temperatures rise and winters become shorter, the elusive powder day could become even rarer for skiers and snowboarders. This is troubling news for states like Colorado, where snow sports are...

Photo courtesy of Will DeMott

Island scrub jays are ‘serious homebodies,’ research finds

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

About two hours off the coast of California lies a small island nearly twice the size of Fort Collins. This island is home to an ecological curiosity: a brightly colored bird called the island scrub jay,...

CSU proposes climate solutions, empowers future leaders

CSU proposes climate solutions, empowers future leaders

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

Climate change is a pressing concern for many students, and universities are taking steps to meet this demand. New initiatives and research at Colorado State University aim to position the school as a...

Sunrise over Horsetooth Reservoir Jan. 23, 2021.

Stress research explores the power of nature on recovery

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter January 29, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. For many Colorado State University students, spending time in nature is more than just an occasional pastime; it’s an essential part...

Pangaea Kaan holds one of her newly propagated seedlings in her Fort Collins apartment April 8, 2023.

Coloradans share perspectives on sustainable living

Kaitlyn Mixon, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Dallas May watched the remaining ranches around him turn into farmland growing up. Though he was thrilled by the advancements in farming...

food, nutrition, dining hall, sorority, frat

Nutrition department to undergo transformation

Kira Shryock January 22, 2024

Jumping back into the start of a new year, students can expect to notice some changes as the semesters go by at Colorado State University. The food science and human nutrition department is getting a revamp...

Navigating nutrition as a college student-athlete

Navigating nutrition as a college student-athlete

Kira Shryock, Staff Reporter January 16, 2024

In the ever-changing world of nutrition and the fast-paced environment of collegiate sports and demanding class schedules, proper fueling of student-athletes can become quite a challenge. Beyond...

Fungal takeover plagues minds of The Last of Us fans

Fungal takeover plagues minds of ‘The Last of Us’ fans

Hana Pavelko January 15, 2024

With new "The Last of Us" casting announcements confirming the main antagonist, Abby, will be played by Kaitlyn Dever and Ellie’s love interest, Dina, will be played by Isabela Merced, talks of the second...

A can of New Belgium Brewings Old Aggie lager is poured into a pint glass

Hop into homebrewing: A step-by-step guide

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

Brewing beer at home is a perfect DIY science experiment. The steps are as easy as following a recipe and provide an opportunity to explore basic concepts in molecular biology and chemistry. Read on for...

Shelves in Ram Country Meats full of locally sourced honey, barbecue sauce, seasonings and more Nov. 16. Located in the Animal Sciences Building, Ram Country Meats hosts meat sales noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Meat science students of Ram Country Meats feed community

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter December 1, 2023

Tucked away on the first floor of the Animal Sciences Building at Colorado State University is Ram Country Meats, a meat processing facility and market that is almost entirely run and operated by students....

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