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April Fools’: CSU Athletics set to officially rebrand CAM the Ram mascot in 2027

Alexander Mason, Staff Reporter • April 1, 2025

Colorado State University plans to rebrand its school mascot to the Blue Razorbacks, officially taking effect Fall 2027. The change marks an end to the 71-year-long CAM the Ram mascot era. This all...

Sarah Weekley follows through on her swing during Colorado State University's match against No. 49 San Diego State University at the CSU Tennis Complex March 30. CSU lost 4-2.

CSU tennis shows improvement in loss against San Diego State

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

Colorado State tennis has shown signs of improvement in every dual, with Sunday being no exception. Despite the 4-2 loss to San Diego State, the Rams fought hard. CSU put it all onto the court, fighting...

A male basketball player weraing a white and green jersey with the number 0 dribbles the ball down the court as a packed crowd watches him.

Kyan Evans enters transfer portal, CSU men’s basketball awaits decision

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 31, 2025

Colorado State men’s basketball guard Kyan Evans has entered the transfer portal, marking the first CSU player to do so this offseason. The news was first reported by Sam Kayser of League Ready. Evans...

Senators of the Associated Students of Colorado State University raise their hands and placards to approve a motion to continue allowing students to speak on their experiences during a senate meeting Feb. 19.

ASCSU senate confirms pending legislation, introduces constitutional edits

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 24th session of the 54th senate. Items on this week's agenda included confirming...

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Horoscopes March 31 to April 6

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

Life is about to get easier as we wrap up all of the retrogrades and eclipse messes this week. But before we can step into the fresh energy of a new astrological year, there are some loose ends to tie...

Participants run in Colorado State University's third annual International 5K Color Run on The Oval March 29. The Indian Students Association alongside the International Enrollment Center and Office of International Programs hosted the run to celebrate the Hindu spring holiday of Holi, with proceeds going to international enrollment scholarships.

Color Run 5K supports international students, celebrates Holi at CSU

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, Colorado State University’s International Enrollment Center, the Indian Students Association and the Office of International Programs collaborated to put on the 2025 International...

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LTTE: CSU TPUSA anti-trans event puts students at risk of harm

Giovanna Paterno, Guest Author • March 31, 2025
If you do a simple Google search of Turning Point USA, you would be met by this message on their main page that reads, "TPUSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to identify, educate, train and organize students to promote freedom." This seems innocent enough. I mean, who doesn't love the idea of promoting freedom?
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CSU women’s club lacrosse strives for inclusivity, growth, competitive spirit

Joe Demyanovich, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

The Colorado State women’s club lacrosse team is redefining what it means to be a student-athlete at the club level. Through a combination of open communication, a focus on team culture and a commitment...

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Anatomical advancements: Clapp Lab develops VR anatomy education software

Katie Fisher, Science Editor • March 31, 2025

On the second floor of Colorado State University’s Health Education Outreach Center, 100 virtual reality headsets hang from retractable plant hangers in the immersive learning teaching lab. The product...

Souza: Rate My Professors isn't accurate

Souza: Rate My Professors isn’t accurate

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • March 31, 2025
As much as I love the second half of the spring semester — the warm and fresh weather boosts my mood, work ethic and overall vibe —registering for classes definitely brings unneeded stress to my already stressful life. Not only am I sent into a vicious cycle of worrying about what classes I need and then worrying because they’re not offered, but I frequent one website more often than Canvas, Gmail or ChatGPT (jokes, jokes) combined: Rate My Professors.
Guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles around a University of Maryland player during Colorado State University's game in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Where will he land?: Projecting Nique Clifford’s best fit in 2025 NBA draft

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

A day that basketball players dream of is coming soon for one of the Rams’ superstars. Colorado State men’s basketball star player Nique Clifford is expected to be chosen in the upcoming 2025 NBA...

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is story of tragedy, both familiar, unexplored

Emily Flaherty, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

The new addition to "The Hunger Games" book series, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is like no book I have ever read before. It is full of one overarching story, with elements both familiar and new, with one...

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