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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU football sets sights on season-defining game against UTSA

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

With a struggling start against Northern Colorado and only winning due to an incomplete call for the Bears, all eyes are on Colorado State football to see what this program can really bring to the field. Throughout...

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Anna Christy fills CSU’s Organ Recital Hall with world-class sound

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

The halls of the University Arts Center were filled with the voice of none other than the Grammy-winning soprano Anna Christy. Audience members arriving at the University Center for the Arts were met...

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CSU’s Ram Racing builds speed, professional experience

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 17, 2025

If the words "Ohlins shocks," "carbon fiber aero," "steel spaceframe chassis," "decoupled suspension" and a "600 cubic centimeter Yamaha R6 motorcycle engine" mean anything to you — or even if they appear...

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Metalsmithing meets human body at ‘Figural Apparatus’ exhibit

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

Metals have long been used for jewelry and body adornment. "Figural Apparatus," an exhibition by artists Chloe Darke and Jennifer Crupi, presents work that applies metalsmithing techniques to examine the...

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Emails to CSU leadership spark controversy over animal research campaign

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

For several months, Colorado State University leadership has been receiving emails from animal rights activists calling for the university to end the use of dogs and cats in laboratory research. “Our...

Guests from one side pose for a group photo during "Nutcracker Nightmare: A Ballet Murder Mystery" Sept. 13, 2025, at Front Range Classical Ballet Academy in Fort Collins, Colo.

‘Nutcracker Nightmare’ brings fundraising, mystery to the FoCo ballet scene

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the DANCE Arts Network hosted "Nutcracker Nightmare: A Ballet Murder Mystery Fundraiser," and every ticket sold supported DANCE Arts Network’s mission to uplift communities through...

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Student orgs. announce on-campus events in place of Kirk’s planned visit; university stresses safety

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief September 16, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a time change for the Political Review event. This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. The Colorado...

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Inside line: Why UTSA’s defense could give CSU’s quarterbacks a get-right game

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Backup Jackson Brousseau is waiting in the wings. Colorado State football head coach Jay Norvell hinted Wednesday that sophomore starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s job may not be secure after his struggles...

Students read the Rocky Mountain Collegian Newspaper at the Colorado State University's volleyball game on Friday Sept. 12th at Moby Arena, in Fort Collins Colorado. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.

LFTE: Print media is essential to democracy, protecting press integrity

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief September 16, 2025

Two weekends ago, I sat down to start watching Peacock's new sitcom show, "The Paper." I hadn't heard that much about "The Paper" before its release, but the premise excited me; it was created by the...

Doctoral graduate student's horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Doctoral graduate student’s horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 16, 2025

Recent Colorado State University Ph.D. graduate Riana Slyter’s process for her dissertation, "Live-Mediated Horror Entertainment: The Culture, History, Industry and Experiences of Haunted Attractions,"...

Student staff members work at the Colorado State University Information Technology desk Sept. 15. The desk is located in the Morgan Library.

CSU System IT dept. staff, interns guard against student scams

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter September 16, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University has seen an increase in the number of phishing scams and cybersecurity attacks targeting students and faculty and their personal data. According to...

Charlie Tucker watches his tee shot during the Colorado State University's Ram Masters tournament Sept. 12

CSU men’s golf’s late surge falls just short, Rams finish second at Ram Masters

AJ Merriman, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

Sometimes, a late push isn't enough to win. Junior Jake Rodgers' eagle-birdie punch sparked a back-nine revival, but Colorado State golf's challenge ran out of holes, and the Rams finished second at...

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