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The laser bay of Colorado State University’s Laboratory for Advanced Lasers and Extreme Photonics Oct. 29. The bay is where the laser passes through several stages, with mirrors and crystals at each stage that shape and refine the laser as it goes, until it eventually comes out in the chamber where researchers can conduct experiments. Ghassan Zeraouli, a post-doctoral staff scientist at the lab, explained that the laser operates at about ten pulses per second. “We take those ten pulses, and we stretch them in time so that we can amplify them,” he said. “We start with smaller pulses, with less energy, and we use another laser to amplify those little pulses. The laser can be amplified in different stages.”

LaserNetUS, CSU’s Advanced Beam Laboratory fuel research collaboration

Cait Mckinzie, Photo Director January 27, 2025

Just a short distance outside of Fort Collins on the Colorado State University Foothills Campus sits one of the most powerful lasers in the world. Directed by professors and run by graduate students...

A woman in a striped shirt talks at a podium with a laptop with another woman holding a folder to the right.

This week in ASCSU: New member ratifications, amending blackface resolution

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter January 26, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Jan. 22 for the 17th session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing in of new senators and associates, a guest speaker from Student...

A swimmer comes up while swimming breaststroke.

Senior Day gives CSU swimmers proper send-off

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter January 25, 2025

The Senior Day meet between Colorado State and Colorado School of Mines followed an unorthodox formula, making for an exciting send-off to a great season. The competition on Saturday followed a “mystery...

Colorado State University-owned Aggie Village Apartments from the north side facing West Lake Street March 9, 2024.

Community coordinator dies in Aggie Village

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief January 23, 2025

Dhajia Hopper, a community coordinator and office assistant for Aggie Village Walnut, died the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 20. A statement from University Housing and Dining to residents of Aggie Village...

A bronze statue of a Ram in front of a tree

Breaking news: CSU announces logistics of new commencement ceremony

Aubree Miller, News Editor January 23, 2025

Colorado State University leadership announced Tuesday the logistics and details of the move to a universitywide commencement ceremony, following CSU’s announcement to change the graduation format last...

A woman with a hose washes off a cow

CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team inspires next generation of cattle ranchers

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief January 23, 2025

Every year, the Colorado State University Seedstock Merchandising Team prepares to present their animals at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. It is the crown jewel event for the program, which...

A man with a green shirt, a black vest and a black cowboy hat steams a cowboy hat for a customer.

National Western Stock Show, CSU honor Western ag roots

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief January 23, 2025

For 16 days each January, the National Western Center in Denver is overtaken with a sea of cowboy boots, hats and vendors hawking everything from souvenirs such as custom sized-hats, toys for children...

A ram wearing Colorado State University gear stands in front of a graphic illustration with a green mountain and a yellow background. White text on top of the green mountain says, Collegian Columnist.

Bisant: Don’t be discouraged if keeping your grades up is a battle

Hayley Bisant, Collegian Columnist January 23, 2025
To most students, the start of a new semester is like the academic equivalent of a new year. With new classes, there seems to be endless possibilities for what's to come, and the determination to lock in and remain an academic weapon throughout the entire term is at the forefront of many returning students’ minds. While it is undoubtedly a worthwhile goal — like many of the resolutions made earlier this month — this declaration may not always be as easy to keep up with as it initially seems.
Bradlee Miller

Gallery: National Western Stock Show Pro Rodeo

Hannah Parcells, Content Managing Editor January 23, 2025

A student and a ram take their laundry out of the machines. On top of the second right-most laundry machine is a pile of clothes.

Loads of trouble: CSU dorm laundry rooms descend into chaos

Ava Harris, Copy Editor January 23, 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. Winter break marks the halfway...

Nique Clifford (10) shoots a 3-pointer during Colorado State University’s men’s basketball game against Boise State Jan. 22. CSU won 75-72.

Jalen Lake splashes in CSU men’s basketball’s near-fumbled win over Boise State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

Jalen Lake epitomized his career, and perhaps this season’s team, in one game.  Colorado State’s men’s basketball pulled out a thrilling 75-72 win against Boise State in the final seconds amidst...

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