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Lopez: We need to choose to fight for a better future

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor February 3, 2025
After the 2024 national election results were finalized, I joked I would just move out of the United States for the next four years since I was close to graduation. However, with each day I am starting to realize this is no joking matter. Last week, my mom texted me with urgency, reminding me to have my ID on me at all times. Suddenly, the weight of what the next four years of my life in the US would look like as a woman of color sunk in.
Former Colorado Rep. Ken Buck visits with Colorado State University students and faculty Jan. 30. Buck spoke with students about future job prospects, careers and plans in the Animal Sciences building.

Former Rep. Ken Buck visits CSU, engages with students

Sam Hutton, News Editor February 3, 2025

Former Colorado Rep. Ken Buck visited Colorado State University Jan. 30 to meet with interested students in an effort to continue his relationship with the university community. Also in attendance...

Weishaar: AI isn't as amazing as it seems

Weishaar: AI isn’t as amazing as it seems

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist February 3, 2025
I am an artist. I paint, draw and do textile art. In fact, I am a creative writing major. So believe me when I say artificial intelligence is the worst thing I’ve ever had the displeasure of interacting with.
Emma Ronsiek (21) looks to her teammates Feb. 1. Ronsiek and her teammates wore jerseys with cancer survivors' last names to advocate for cancer awareness.

CSU women’s basketball unable to maintain pace against Air Force

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter February 1, 2025

A 3-point shooting barrage was too much for Colorado State to overcome. CSU women’s basketball fell 75-71 to Air Force during its Fight Like A Ram matchup Feb.1, in which the Falcons were too dynamic...

Recruitment and Retention Officer Graham Kelly sits behind a desk holding a microphone. He is speaking to the senate.

This week in ASCSU: Rams Against Hunger, DEI

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 31, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Jan. 29 for the 18th session of the 54th senate.  The session included student input regarding recent executive orders affecting diversity,...

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Intramural leagues cultivate unique community building among students

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter January 30, 2025

With over 36,000 participants annually, intramural sports at Colorado State University provide students with an opportunity to find community, engage in healthy activity and, for participants in tube water...

Arndt, Young: A24 paves the way for independent films, is future of cinema

Arndt, Young: A24 paves the way for independent films, is future of cinema

Christian Arndt and Gigi Young January 30, 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. “The Brutalist” winning...

A Starship food delivery robot drives down a campus walking path on its way to deliver food Jan. 27.

Food delivery robots roll out on CSU’s campus

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter January 30, 2025

As of Monday, Jan. 27, Colorado State University students and faculty can have meals delivered by autonomous robots, thanks to a new partnership with Starship Technologies and Grubhub. The robots can...

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Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places program celebrates 30th anniversary

Quinlan Kelleher, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Walking along the streets of Old Town in Fort Collins, one may notice a number of painted scenes covering what would usually be plain electrical transformers, bus stops or even storm drains. Since 1995,...

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From Mulholland to Lumberton: Looking back on David Lynch’s mystifying work

Claire Vogl, Executive Editor January 29, 2025

Finding the words to reflect on and celebrate the life David Lynch is like attempting to shoot down a mourning dove: futile and unnecessary. Lynch was a visionary of his time because he understood that...

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor January 29, 2025

Another year brings another cold winter here in Fort Collins. Some students may be accustomed to the area, while others may be experiencing their first snowy winter. Regardless of the circumstance,...

Canvas Stadium on August 23, 2020. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

CSU parents, students respond to new commencement format

Sam Hutton, News Editor January 29, 2025

Nearly a year on from Colorado State University’s announcement of major changes to the existing commencement format, community reactions to the changes have been mixed.  The new format will feature...

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