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The Free Speech sign outside the Lory Student Center encourages students to table, put up signs, and share their opinion on the LSC plaza. Mar. 9.

Students, faculty reflect on chalking as tool for protest, activism

Carlee Elders, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

In the middle of the Lory Student Center Plaza, crouched in a squat position, Colorado State University junior Sophia Johnson uses a light yellow Crayola chalk marker to touch up one of her previous works, once...

Colorado State University women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State University March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Key takeaways from CSU women’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals loss against Fresno State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State women's basketball lost 54-52 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Fresno State Monday. Following a strong finish to the regular season, CSU fell...

Hannah Simental (32) dribbles around Boise State players and scores a point for the Colorado State University women's basketball team Jan. 21. CSU won 79-70.

CSU women’s basketball looks ahead to MW tournament following strong regular season finish

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

The time has come: Can this be the year the Rams get to cut off the nets in Las Vegas? The 2025 Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship kicked off, and the Colorado State women’s basketball...

Speaker of the Senate Hayden Taylor stands at a speaking podium looking to his left and clapping. To his left sits Speaker Pro Tempore Brooke Reese in sunglasses and to his right sits Recruitment and Retention Officer Graham Kelly, both clapping as well. Behind them is a clear sign with the ASCSU logo spelled out.

ASCSU opens applications for 2025 elections

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University is now accepting applications for its annual elections, giving students a chance to take on leadership roles and influence campus policy. The deadline...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Basic Needs Jorja Whyte discusses the importance of love and community action during the State of the Association March 5. "We are responsible for the students who come after us," Jorja said. "That is the power of ASCSU. We're not just a student organization. Like love, we are a force for real, tangible change."

ASCSU highlights progress, advocacy in State of the Association Address

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

On March 5, the Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted its second annual State of the Association Address in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center. The event, modeled after the...

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Horoscopes March 10-16

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

It’s time for a planetary vibe check. This week hosts the first lunar eclipse of 2025 in the no-nonsense sign of Virgo. Don’t count on your mistakes flying under the radar this week. If something isn’t...

A man and woman sit on chairs on a stage together in front of a blue and green lit curtain.

Darrick Hamilton opens CSU Democracy Summit with call for economic justice

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

Colorado State University's Democracy Summit 2025, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, kicked off Wednesday with a keynote talk from Darrick Hamilton, highlighting the summit’s theme of democratic...

Speaker Dominik Stecula and student moderator Ethan McGuinness address attendees at the Colorado State University Democracy Summit 2025 event titled "Code vs. Consequence: The Tech & Policy Debate on Misinformation and Social Media" March 7.

‘Code vs. Consequence’ event discusses impact of AI, misinformation on social media 

Katie Fisher, Science Editor March 10, 2025

As technology has continued to evolve at an unprecedented rate, so have communication and public discourse styles on social media, for both the good and the bad. Colorado State University students and...

Lee Drutman, a senior fellow at think tank New America and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University gives a keynote speech about democracy innovation during Colorado State University's Democracy Summit in the Lory Student Center March 6. “This is a system process, and it requires system solutions,” Drutman said.

Democracy Summit hosts Lee Drutman for conversation on polarization, system reform

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts hosted its annual Democracy Summit from March 5-7, inviting students, faculty and the Fort Collins community to engage in dialogue surrounding this...

John Henderson, the associate dean of students at Colorado State University, gives a keynote speech at the Highly Mobile Student Summit focusing on how to support students coming from homelessness, foster care and migrant backgrounds March 7. "How do we hold onto the system's view and work with others who don't see the systems?" Henderson said. "Try to welcome them in to our perspective and ask if we can meet in the middle somehow." He spoke on finding the middle ground on touchy subjects, especially when it comes to political or governmental subjects.

Associate dean of students delivers keynote remarks at Highly Mobile Student Summit

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief March 10, 2025

The Fostering Success Program at Colorado State University hosted the Highly Mobile Student Summit March 7, complete with a community keynote speech from Associate Dean of Students John Henderson. Addressing...

Dozens of students fill the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Chambers to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.

This week in ASCSU: Senate holds emergency session to pass pending legislation

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for an emergency session of the 54th senate. To begin the session, members of the legislative branch provided updates on their respective...

3 band members pose in front of a mural.

Skating Polly unleashes raw energy, rhythm to Surfside 7

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

The walls of Surfside 7 were shaking on March 4 as Skating Polly delivered a blistering set packed with raw emotion and punk-infused power. The self-dubbed “ugly pop” trio from Oklahoma City captivated...

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