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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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Chief Justice Morgan Wright stands at a speaking podium.

ASCSU Senate endorses creation of Colorado higher education coalition, increases student employee wages

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 29th and final session of the 54th senate. Items on this week’s agenda included...

Mya Lesnar during the women's shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational track meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado May 3.

CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

Colorado State track and field's record books need revision after Saturday's Doug Max Invitational. Mya Lesnar, in her senior day appearance, notched back-to-back personal bests in the shot put, launching...

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Weishaar: My preconceived notions of college were wrong

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist May 2, 2025
I cannot believe I have already been a college student for a year. I could have sworn I just got here. Now that I have been through the ringer, I have been thinking about everything the media and my parents told me about college — and how inaccurate these sources were when compared to my actual experience as a first-year.
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Meet this year’s CSU MFA graduate: Claudia Bokulich

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025

Claudia Bokulich, who blends historical perspectives with a variety of mediums to create paintings showcasing the human figure, is Colorado State University's only Master's of Fine Arts graduate this year....

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Biomedical engineering seniors create patented 3D-printed prosthetic foot

Katie Fisher, Science Editor May 2, 2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing a prosthetic limb throughout his childhood. While...

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Greene: How I found my place at CSU as a marginalized student

Navaeh Greene, Collegian Columnist May 2, 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. I identify as a Black, queer...

Dominique Lopez

Lopez: A journey of truth — my sincerest farewells to The Collegian

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor May 1, 2025
If you would have told freshman me that four years later, I would be managing the role of opinion editor, assistant manager and full-time student I would have laughed and thought you were lying. But I wouldn’t change a thing about how these last four years of college have gone.
Christian Arndt, the life and culture editor, poses for a portrait on The Oval.

Arndt: Thanks for everything, Collegian

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor May 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. When I first joined Colorado State University,...

Trin Bonner

Bonner: Thank you for letting me be part of your history

May 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. I started as illustration editor at The...

Garrett Mogel

Mogel: Yay journalism

Garrett Mogel, Photo Director May 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. With a day left until the deadline for these...

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Raising student voices: Ella Smith helps amplify new chapter of activism at CSU

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

At Colorado State University, student activism has long been a powerful force for change. From antiwar protests in the 1960s to calls for racial equity in the 2020s, CSU students have continuously used...

A college student kneels in front of the table with signs that say "Cleaning for Spring? Donate Unwanted Denim Here" in bold letters.

Local artist repurposes worn denim into sustainable art

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Those old, ripped-up jeans buried in the back of the closet are usually assumed to have already run their course, but what if they had the potential to continue their story beyond just being worn? Megan...

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