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A Colorado State University student holds up a sign during a demonstration in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, organized by CSU students Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Students, community call on CSU administration to support DEIA, CRCs

Aubree Miller and Hannah Parcells February 20, 2025

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from a university spokesperson and further information from a CSU professor.  Following a recent letter sent out by the Department...

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Former CSU football player, graduate assistant arrested for felony sexual assault

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

Former Colorado State football player and graduate assistant, Aaron Moore turned himself in Tuesday, Feb. 18 to the Larimer County Jail following a warrant for his arrest regarding felony sexual assault,...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons poses for a photo on the steps of the Administration Building Feb. 17.

President Amy Parsons reflects on time at CSU, mission moving forward

Sam Hutton and Aubree Miller February 19, 2025

Now entering her third year in office, Colorado State University President Amy Parsons took time to sit down with The Collegian Monday to reflect on her tenure thus far and look toward the next 150 years...

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What NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement means for CSU ahead of final approval

Michael Hovey and Sophie Webb February 19, 2025

The landscape of college sports is extraordinarily changing. Back in May 2024, attorneys agreed to settle the NCAA's three antitrust lawsuits: House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA and Carter v. NCAA. The...

Beginner's guide: 5 indie films to start your obsession

Beginner’s guide: 5 indie films to start your obsession

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor February 19, 2025

Movies released in recent years often retain the same, undifferentiated genres. If there’s an action movie released, it typically refrains from diving into subgenres like comedy or body-horror. That’s...

Nique Clifford (10) looks for an open pass in the first half of the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71.

Rashaan Mbemba ignites CSU men’s basketball’s second-half surge over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

A couple of tough buckets is all it takes to inspire a win. Colorado State men’s basketball successfully rode out a fresh second-half start to a 79-71 victory over Nevada Tuesday. In stark contrast,...

Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive

Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor February 18, 2025

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons sent an email to students and faculty Tuesday afternoon addressing concerns over recent federal directives impacting higher education. The email specifically...

Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist February 18, 2025
During his path to presidency and even after inauguration, between his stints pardoning QAnon shamans who are more loyal and white than his jizz napkins, President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to cut the Department of Education. Just yesterday, he announced his plans to replace the department with “something funner.”
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Horoscopes Feb. 17-23

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

This week, the sun moves into Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. Before the next zodiac cycle begins, Pisces season encourages you to reflect on how far you’ve come since this time last year. Then,...

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a brave attempt that falls short

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

There is no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a strange place since "Avengers: Endgame." While some projects like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" have...

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CSU research shows promise in destroying forever chemicals

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

Originally published in Nature, a scientific paper led by a Colorado State University-based team announced massive strides in technology that can be used to break down perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...

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Weishaar: The BMI is outdated, flawed

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist February 18, 2025
According to the Body Mass Index, I am obese. The Body Mass Index, more commonly referred to as the BMI, is a measure of how fat someone is. It is used in the medical field as a health indicator. I can not overstate how unbelievably flawed this tool is.
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