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CSU’s new interim athletic director: Who is John Weber?

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

John Weber, the new interim director of Colorado State Athletics, was appointed to the position Feb. 19 after it was announced that Joe Parker, the former athletic director, is stepping down. Parker will...

Learn to make kalaczki, atta sheera with 2 CSU students

Learn to make kalaczki, atta sheera with 2 CSU students

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Cooking is a gratifying experience of bringing people together to make memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Families hold recipes near and dear to their hearts, representing their identity, culture...

Student trainer Maia Lee works with Right Horse Program mustang Shelby, introducing him to new experiences and objects Nov. 5, 2023. "I fell in love with him, like, the first day I met him," Lee said. "I was like, 'That's the one.'"

CSU Right Horse Program rehabilitates, trains rescue horses

Aria Paul, Photographer February 21, 2024

Since starting as a pilot program in 2016, Colorado State University’s Right Horse Program has paired rescue horses from the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center with students in CSU’s equine...

Colorado State University’s Division of University Operations held an open forum panel on CSU’s incremental budget Feb 14.

CSU hosts open forum on incremental budget

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 20, 2024

Recently, Colorado State University hosted a budget forum welcoming students and staff to engage in a part of a series of presentations regarding the university’s budget and financial plans. The event,...

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Souza: Email etiquette is dying, but it shouldn’t be

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist February 20, 2024
No, you should not include “lol” in that email to your physics professor. As slang and language continue to adapt over the decades, the ways in which we communicate — within relationships, friendships and classrooms — adapt, too.
Joe Parker, former athletic director of Colorado State University, speaks at a press conference Dec. 4, 2019. The subject of the conference was head football coach Mike Bobo taking a payout for the remainder of his contract.

Looking back at Joe Parker’s tenure as CSU’s athletic director

Damon Cook and Will Engle February 20, 2024

Colorado State announced Monday Joe Parker would be stepping down from his duties as athletic director. First hired in 2015, Parker experienced everything from huge postseason success to season-ending...

Students learn how to catwalk, and vouge during "The Category is: Ballroom" event on Feb. 6, 2024

Category is… Ballroom! teaches culture through dance

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 20, 2024

With the music booming and good vibes through the roof, Colorado State University students and staff catwalk across the Lory Student Center Theatre, showing their fierceness, confidence and individuality...

Colorado State University athletic director Joe Parker speaks at a press conference about Steve Addazio being fired from his position as football coach Dec. 2.

Update: Joe Parker officially out as CSU athletic director, John Weber named to interim role

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. This story has also been updated to remedy a confusion as to Joe Parker succeeding Jack Graham. Joe...

Pavelko: Despite comfort, studying in your bedroom isn't ideal

Pavelko: Despite comfort, studying in your bedroom isn’t ideal

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist February 19, 2024
As college students, we spend a fair amount of time studying. And there are so many places that you can study around campus from: the Lory Student Center to the Behavioral Sciences Building and even the Morgan Library. In fact, during my time at Colorado State University I have discovered that most of the buildings across campus have tables for students to sit and study at. 
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LTTE: Sign Initiative 89 petition to protect abortion rights

Guest Author February 19, 2024
The new fight to protect abortion rights is underway, and now is the time for students to pitch in. You may have seen the canvassers in the plaza asking “Are you a registered voter in Colorado?” or “Do you want to protect abortion?” and it is worthwhile to take a moment to sign this petition.
A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes Feb. 19-25

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, The sun went into Pisces Feb. 18. This energy will lead us to great inspiration within the arts and music sectors of our...

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Benjamin Withers leaves CSU after 8 years as CLA dean

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

Colorado State University is saying farewell this month to Benjamin Withers, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. After eight years in the position, Withers has decided to begin a new chapter of...

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