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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Seriously: Student opts for women to solve his problems over therapist

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick March 31, 2018

Bailey Williams, a junior CSU student majoring in psychology, has decided, yet again, to ask a local women to solve his problems instead of going to a licensed therapist. Last night at the bars, Williams...

"Pay Here" reads a sign in the Morgan Library parking lot. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Seriously: “Outsider” ASCSU candidate wants to be more secretive, increase parking costs

Michelle Fredrickson March 31, 2018

One ASCSU campaign has been labeled an "outsider" candidate this election season by running on more expensive parking, changing the city ordinance to U+1 and increased secrecy.  This new dark horse candidate...

Seriously: Larry Eustachy to mentor Niko Medved for 2018-19 season

Seriously: Larry Eustachy to mentor Niko Medved for 2018-19 season

Michelle Gould March 31, 2018

During Niko Medved’s introductory press conference held on March 23, the new CSU men's basketball coach revealed he is a lifelong fan of Larry Eustachy and would be honored to work alongside him. Upon...

Photo use of creative commons.

Seriously: Local old man confused by website

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick March 31, 2018

A local Fort Collins man found himself unable to navigate a collegiate newspaper’s website when he woke up Sunday morning. “Can I get some goddamned news?” asked Eric Terial. “Oooh they’re trying...

Seriously: Easter Bunny delivers beer to CSU students for a hoppy time

Seriously: Easter Bunny delivers beer to CSU students for a hoppy time

Nick Botkin March 31, 2018
A satire piece about the Easter Bunny's 2018 visit to the Colorado State University campus to distribute beer.
A CSU-partnered study on the Colorado cannabis industry found that nearly half of the workers in the industry received little to no health and safety training. (Jamie Rankin | Collegian) Photo credit: Jamie Rankin

Seriously: Ramskellar to host sweet smoking sesh

CJ Ash March 31, 2018

Colorado is famous for being the first state to legalize marijuana. This year, students can celebrate the marijuana-themed holiday, April 20, on campus. Ramskellar is set to host their own 4/20 event: "Ramskellar...

President Tony Frank reads a copy of the Collegian. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Seriously: Tony Frank caught writing mean comments on Collegian Facebook page

Ryan Tougaw March 31, 2018

Colorado State University President Tony Frank was caught in the act of writing off-color comments on The Collegian's website late Friday night. Frank, writing under the pseudonym “Frony Tank,” was...

CSU baker, Jake Stuard, listens to Gang Starr tunes while making velvet cupcakes for hungry CSU students. The CSU bakery creates delicious homemade varieties of favorite treats such as oatmeal cookies or gulten-free muffins.

CSU to start serving pot brownies

Ty Betts April 1, 2017

Vegan, kosher, and vegetarian foods have long been served at Colorado State University dining halls, but soon another option will be available for students who prefer to consume cannabis. The Director...

A parking meter in the Morgan Library parking lot which is constantly chalk full . (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

CSU student finds parking spot

Stuart Smith April 1, 2017

Pulling up to the library parking lot, CSU senior business major Chris Money was ecstatic to find a parking spot. "I was ecstatic," Money said. "Never has this ever happened to me before. No matter what...

protestors march through downtown Denver holding signs during the Defend our Constitution March. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Native group of asbestos in Clark demands campus inclusivity group

Austin Fleskes April 1, 2017

A native group of asbestos that resides in the Clark building held a sit-in meeting with members from the Colorado State University Diversity Offices on Saturday to demand an inclusivity group on campus. The...

Academic building Clark conditions are examined in a follow up after a viral video criticized the older building on campus. Photo by Kaitlyn Ancell | Collegian

CSU to add another football practice facility, liberal arts relocated

Collegian Staff April 1, 2017

A new practice field and a training facility for Colorado State University’s football team are planned to replace CSU’s Monfort Quad the B and C wings of the Andrew G. Clark building. Liberal arts...

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CSU to ban bikes on campus

Mason Force April 1, 2017

The recent increase in bike accidents and bike traffic on campus has led the University Board of Transportation Safety (UBTS) to reconsider permitted transportation option for students. After careful consideration,...

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