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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. 5-11

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter February 5, 2024

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, As the moon wanes this week, we are letting go of things that no longer serve us. You are finding peace within yourself and...

Colorado State University guard McKenna Hofschild (4) focuses on a free throw at a CSU women's basketball game against San Diego State University Feb. 3.

CSU women’s basketball showcases two-way dominance in victory over SDSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 3, 2024

The way the game started you had to think season low, but 16 points in the second quarter from Colorado State guard McKenna Hofschild switched to career-high watch real quick. While she ultimately fell...

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Insights from Fort Collins restaurants during CSU winter break

Kloe Brill, Staff Reporter February 2, 2024

As the winter break swept across Colorado State University, the familiar hum of students dissipates, leaving the streets less crowded and the local businesses facing a distinctive shift. In this quieter...

Silent social: New Belgium hosts CSU ASL Club

Silent social: New Belgium hosts CSU ASL Club

Kloe Brill, Staff reporter February 2, 2024

New Belgium Brewing opened its doors to the Colorado State University American Sign Language Club for a unique and silent social experience. The atmosphere was that of a typical social bar setting but...

Nadia Parriott plays in a pinball tournament at Pinball Jones in Old Town Feb. 23, 2020. Parriott has been playing pinball for almost two and a half years,  her favorite machine being either Bonsai Run or Elvira's House of Horrors. Parriott originally hails from New York City, coming to Fort Collins for "art and love," the latter playing a bigger part, she said. Now Parriott and her husband reside in Fort Collins, hoping to move to Golden, Colorado, to be closer to the mountains.

Stay warm this winter with these indoor FoCo activities

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Director February 2, 2024

Given that Fort Collins is an area centered on outdoor activities, some may feel trapped and out of ideas for what to do during these winter months. However, there are plenty of fun indoor activities to...

Colorado State University football players push against Utah Tech's defense.

Here is how each of the Rams competing in the East-West Shrine Bowl performed

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

While Colorado State football has been over for quite a while now, there were still three CSU athletes preparing for another game: the East-West Shrine Bowl. All three Rams competed for the East team. The...

Students sit in the senate chambers and look left toward a podium where Chief of Staff Braxton Dietz speaks.

This week in ASCSU: Elections Committee, accessibility guidelines

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Jan. 31 for the 17th session of the 53rd senate. Executive reports began the session, with Vice President Alex Silverhart updating senate...

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‘Out for blood’: Hailey Smith looks to hit softball season out of park

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

Pitchers, be wary. Colorado State softball had an unexpected end to the season after being upset by No. 6 Nevada a season ago. That game is still on the mind of outfielder Hailey Smith, who is shaping...

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan. 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

CSU, Tetrad provide affordable housing to employees

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor February 1, 2024

When Ria Mensah moved to Fort Collins to take on her new position as fiscal and administrative coordinator in Colorado State University's Vice President for Student Affairs office, she knew her housing...

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Jan. 31. The Museum of Discovery hosts rotating scientific exhibits.

Museum of Discovery enriches FoCo minds

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an opportunity for everyone to experience interactive and immersive exploration while discovering the history of Northern Colorado with science and culture. A merge...

Colorado State University women's basketball guard McKenna Hofschild shakes CSU Director of Athletics Joe Parker's hand in Moby Arena Dec. 5, 2023. Hofschild was presented an honorary basketball for becoming the CSU all-time assist leader prior to the CSU game against High Point University.

McKenna Hofschild: A face atop CSU’s Mount Rushmore

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

The "not since Becky Hammon" list seems to get longer and longer every time Colorado State women’s basketball star guard McKenna Hofschild takes the court.  The most recent addition: selling out...

An illustration of an anthropomorphic ram holding a soda, surrounded by several movie theater motifs, like a bag of popcorn and some film strips.

‘Mean Girls’ disappoints, fails to capture musical’s charm

Hannah Parcells, News Editor January 31, 2024

The original “Mean Girls” is one of the most iconic movies to come out of the Y2K era, and its pop culture impact has stood the test of time.  With the persisting popularity of the film, it’s...

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