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A group of protesters holds signs up to passing cars on the corner of South College Avenue and Prospect Road May 1. Part of the May Day protests, a nationwide movement pushing back against recent federal activity, Fort Collins residents lined College Avenue to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration.

Community gathers for May Day to oppose Trump policies and defend workers’ rights

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

Hundreds of Fort Collins community members lined South College Avenue from Mulberry Street to Horsetooth Road in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration and to celebrate International Workers'...

Colorado State University lacrosse huddles up to prepare for the next play in their game against the University of Utah in Fort Collins April 4. CSU won 15-9.

CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

Colorado State lacrosse has a long tradition of success, from their record-high six Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national championships to the outstanding alumni who have passed through the...

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Horoscopes May 5-11

Sophia Masia, Reporter May 6, 2025

These last weeks of the semester hold harmonious transits with plenty of opportunities for growth in store for us. First, I’d like to thank Aquarius placements for standing in between Pluto and my sun...

A colorful design created by senior Nathalia Olvera-Barajas is worn by a model May 3. The Astral Threads Fashion Show was put on in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom.

CSU Astral Threads Fashion Show converges creativity, STEM

Aubrey Means, Staff Reporter May 6, 2025

The Astral Threads Fashion Show was presented by Colorado State University’s department of design and merchandising May 2 in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom, showcasing the work of 23 student...

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.
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...

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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