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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 walk into Canvas Stadium for the opening procession of the 2025 universitywide commencement Friday, May 16.

Trojanowski: Embrace graduation anxiety, be open to the unknown

Stella Trojanowski, Guest Author October 8, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. What will you do next? This...

Colorado State University running back Lloyd Avant (25) pushes through Washington State University's defense Sept. 27. CSU lost its State Pride game 20-3.

CSU football seeks win against Fresno State as season hangs in balance

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Seven more games. Seven more chances. Since week one, Colorado State football adjusted its approach every game, yet nothing seems to stick. There were brief flashes of hope, like when Jackson Brousseau...

Collaborative study explores interactions between stress, familial relationships

Collaborative study explores interactions between stress, familial relationships

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Humans exhibit resilience every day, said Colorado State University Associate Professor Kimberly French, who researches and explores the relationships between stress and relationships among family members....

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Lesh: Leave grocery shoppers alone at the exit

Maci Lesh, Collegian Columnist October 8, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. At many Walmart locations,...

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Thornton-Massa Lecture Series reimagines ag in changing environment

Quinn Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Colorado State University welcomed José R. Dinneny as the distinguished speaker for the 22nd annual Thornton-Massa Lecture Series.  The Lecture Series honors the late Emil Massa...

Artist Lydia Tarleton stands next to a table featuring her colorful, custom paintings being featured at Hutch Home Co. at the First Friday Art Walk Oct. 3. “I feel like it's putting my name out there," Tarleton said. "People have contacted me at later dates, and I've sold a lot of paintings that way." The First Friday Art Walk is an event happening every month in downtown Fort Collins, when businesses feature local artists in their stores as part of a collaborative art show.

October’s First Friday Art Walk promotes local artists, businesses

Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

Downtown Fort Collins showcased its variety of passionate artists and hardworking business owners at this month's First Friday Art Walk. The event, held on the first Friday of each month, consists of...

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CSU’s First-Generation University Initiative concludes, marking years of growth, commitment

Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

First-generation students — those whose parents did not earn a bachelor's degree — can face additional barriers when it comes to accessing resources and navigating the various systems that make up...

Fort Collins mayoral candidate Tricia Canonico speaks with Emily Francis and Linda Stanley at Civic Saturday event Oct. 4 at Fossil Creek Park.

City officials, candidates convene on Civic Saturday

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 7, 2025

Members of the Fort Collins community gathered at Fossil Creek Park Oct. 4 to engage with city leadership and learn more about upcoming ballot issues. At the event were current officials, including...

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Horoscopes Oct. 6-12

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 6, 2025

This week begins with a significant energy shift on Monday as the full harvest moon rises in Aries. As always, the full moon marks the peak of the lunar journey that we began last new moon. Over the past...

Ginger Sirlin sits with her corgi Bacon, who is rocking his rock 'n' roll costume Oct. 4. "This is one of my favorite places to come," Sirlin said. "The whole city just gets so excited about seeing corgis."

Fort Collins’ Tour de Corgi waddles into its 11th year

Connor Sokolowski, Staff Reporter October 6, 2025

The annual Fort Collins-favorite Tour de Corgi celebrated its 11th year Oct. 4. This year, Tour de Corgi celebrated the legacy of rock music with their “Rock On!” themed costume contest. According...

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Kate Dunne strengthens CSU soccer’s back line, defense

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter October 6, 2025

All good things come in threes.  The Colorado State soccer back line features experienced Ram veteran Kate Dunne alongside Piper Carlson and Kacie Laurie, who have been an immovable force in the face...

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Review: Paul Thomas Anderson strikes gold with thrillingly hilarious ‘One Battle After Another’

Willow Engle, Copy Chief October 6, 2025

“One Battle After Another,” is — in no uncertain terms — the most politically cognizant film of the 2020s. While other attempts at contemporary political satire like “Eddington” and “Don’t...

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