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Mapping myths: Researchers create first milky sea database

Katie Fisher, Science Editor July 26, 2025

For centuries, sailors have returned from voyages with tales of eerie, steady-glowing oceans. These episodes would sometimes last for months, atop water capable of glowing in a bucket, deep beneath a ship’s...

person works on a multimedia art project during their painting capstone class. With art hanging on the walls behind them, the person works on attaching wing shaped pillows to a painting of a car.

6 FoCo spots to fuel inspiration, avoid creative burnout this school year

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor July 25, 2025

Whether you're an incoming first-year, a senior anxiously awaiting graduation or a graduate just trying to figure it all out, we all reach moments of creative burnout. While everyone has distinct styles...

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CSU art department welcomes Greg Dickinson as interim chair

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief July 25, 2025

Colorado State University's art and art history department recently welcomed Greg Dickinson, a professor from the communication studies department, as the new chair. Dickinson was announced interim...

Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University basketball game against Utah State University Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.

5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025

John Vu, Staff Reporter July 25, 2025

As Colorado State heads into its last year in the Mountain West conference, athletics looks to replicate one of their most successful years in recent memory. In 2024-25, the Rams ended the year with multiple...

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor July 18, 2025

Just weeks before Colorado State football is set to play its season opener Aug. 30 against Washington, defensive line coach Chuka Ndulue is set to return and coach for the Los Angeles Chargers — according...

Nique Clifford (10) dribbles the ball in Colorado State University's second-round NCAA loss to Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Breaking: Nique Clifford drafted in first round by the Sacramento Kings

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor June 25, 2025

From his beginnings as a player who averaged just over five points per game to his transformation into a defining figure for the Colorado State men’s basketball program following his transfer, Nique...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging ‘Rampant Illegal DEI Programs’

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief June 25, 2025

The nonprofit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education June 24, alleging Colorado State University's violation of federal...

A graphic with yellow text reading, "Letter to the editor," next to a yellow drawing of a mailbox on a pink background.

LTTE: The staff was removed; the ceremony continues

Guest Author June 25, 2025

The day Rory Spotted Horse stood at a Fort Collins City Council meeting with his eagle feather staff and was told to remove it was not the beginning of the story — and it will not be the end. To many,...

A sign that reads "No Tyrant, No King, No Fascist Regime" is held above thousands of demonstrators preparing to march from the Lory Student Center Plaza to College Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest June 14.

‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy

Chloe Waskey, News Editor June 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote. Thousands of Fort Collins community members gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Saturday morning...

Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 sit on the field in Canvas Stadium during the universitywide commencement Friday, May 16.

CSU speakers echo belonging, togetherness at first universitywide commencement in Canvas Stadium

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief May 17, 2025

For the first time in 30 years, a full Colorado State University graduating class tossed their caps in unison. Universitywide Commencement, the first ceremony to be held in Canvas Stadium, recognized...

The March for Workers' Rights protest gathers protesters on the Lory Student Center Plaza May 2. Some of the groups present included the Colorado State University chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America and the Poudre Education Association.

Democratic Socialists of America march for workers’ rights, labor unions

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins city workers marched from the Lory Student Center Plaza to the Federal Building in a demonstration advocating for workers' rights and labor unions Friday,...

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