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Chad Miller, associate professor at Colorado State University, begins his talk, "Tiptoeing Through the Tulips: Exploring a Colorful History," at the Fort Collins Welcome Center March 12. In 1636, tulip prices rose quickly and then plummeted the next year, demonstrating a market trend known as "tulip mania," Miller explained.

Ram Talks: Chad Miller discusses tulips’ enduring impact on status, history

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2025

Walking through the welcome center with bowls of organic yellow tulip petals and not an empty chair, a chorus of chatter stops. The audience begins curiously listening to Chad Miller, who excitedly waves...

Yoseline Rivera, an Associated Students of Colorado State University senator representing El Centro, speaks about the importance of Cultural Resource Centers and DEIA principles Feb. 19. "Now I'm fighting to keep my CRC alive," she said. "We demand that CSU takes immediate steps to preserve these events and programs, ensuring that the invaluable work students have put in is not discarded."

ASCSU senate funds campus initiatives, increases transparency

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate discussed and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 23rd session of the 54th senate. Items on this week’s agenda included...

Coach Niko Medved and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming their first MW championship in 22 years March 15. Colorado State University defeated Boise State University in the title game 69-56.

Season to believe: Nique Clifford, CSU men’s basketball capture long-awaited MW crown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men's basketball. Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from...

Brooke Bohlender bats in Colorado State University's game against UNLV, the first of three games in the series March 14. CSU won 9-5.

CSU softball defeated in 39-run duel against UNLV

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • March 15, 2025

Although another loss was added to Colorado State’s softball record, the Rams had their best offensive game to date this season, bolstering 21 hits in an effort to beat UNLV. After a fresh loss against...

Jalen Lake (15) pulls up for a jumper in Colorado State University's 69-56 Mountain West finals victory over Boise State University March 15.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball wins MW championship, secures NCAA Tournament bid

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — When the lights were brightest, CSU delivered. Behind a stifling defensive effort and a shooting turnaround, Colorado State men’s basketball claimed its first Mountain West Tournament...

Kyan Evans (0) motions upwards in Colorado State University's MW semifinals game against Utah State Friday. CSU won 83-72 and advanced to the championship round.

CSU men’s basketball rolls early, hangs on late in MW semifinals victory over Utah State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The first Mountain West semifinal victory since 2017. Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could...

Nique Clifford (10) keeps the ball away from defenders in Colorado State University's Mountain West semifinals game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball endures Utah State comeback in MW semifinals win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could be described as a win and nothing more against Nevada,...

A woman in a white uniform stands low with a tennis racket in her hand in front of a net.

CSU tennis falls to Nevada to start conference play

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025

In the first regular conference game of the season, Colorado State tennis endured a 4-0 loss against Nevada Friday. Despite the loss, the team's strongest pairing shined in their double. But as the...

Lauren Stucky running into third base after a play in game against UNLV March 14. CSU won 9-5.

Autumn Rutherford leads CSU softball to win in conference opener against UNLV

John Vu, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025

Colorado State softball started its Mountain West conference campaign strong with a hard-fought 9-5 win over UNLV.  After finishing non-conference play the weekend prior, CSU went into Friday's game...

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Candidates announced for 2025 ASCSU elections

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University has announced the candidates for the upcoming student government elections. Three pairs of candidates are running for the roles of student body president...

Keshawn Williams (11) celebrates as he catches up with his team in Colorado State University's men's baskektball's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Nique Clifford shines in CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Nique Clifford took over, and Colorado State men's basketball took one step closer to the Big Dance. CSU claimed victory 67-59 in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday behind a vintage...

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Lopez: RLCs help students find belonging on CSU’s campus

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025
When I was staring at the residence halls' website, deciding where I wanted to live and where I would best fit in, I struggled. I knew I was entering a predominately white institution, and I knew I had to find a place where I would be able to form community and find friends within the dorm. For me, it was a tie between a community focused on reading and Key Communities.
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