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Weishaar: Dorm move-in perpetuates unnecessary consumerism

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist August 26, 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. Moving into a college dorm...

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Horoscopes Aug. 24-31

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 25, 2025

Welcome back to class, Rams, and congratulations on making it through the cosmically chaotic summer of 2025. This week’s energy is a bit all over the place as we prepare for September eclipse season....

Eve Wilson (27) spikes the ball during Colorado State University volleyball's Green & Gold Scrimmage Aug. 23. CSU's first game will be against Colgate University on Aug. 29.

CSU volleyball enters milestone season before transition to Pac-12

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

The faces may change, the names on the roster may alter, but one thing is for certain: The mission stays the same. And now more than ever as Colorado State volleyball is set to head to the Pac-12...

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New semester, new music: Don’t overlook these 2025 album releases

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 25, 2025

As a new fall semester begins, students pop in their earbuds and begin scrolling through their playlists, searching for new music. There have been too many album releases in 2025 to keep track of, and...

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Delve into the natural world with these 6 recent CSU studies

Katie Fisher, Science Editor August 25, 2025

In a natural environment full of growing instability, scientific breakthroughs and further inventions are more critical now than ever. Here are six recent scientific breakthroughs and projects made on...

Proulx: Colorado has an establishment Democrat problem

Proulx: Colorado has an establishment Democrat problem

Caden Proulx, Collegian Columnist August 25, 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. Across polls, Colorado ranks...

CAM the Ram leads Colorado State University football players in a charge onto the field at the start of a spring football scrimmage April 26.

Inside line: UW brings confidence, questions into football opener against CSU

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

Twenty straight wins at Husky Stadium doesn’t leave much room for doubt. But Washington’s The Daily sports editor, Andrew Sousa, admitted cracks remain as Colorado State football heads to Seattle...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons waves at students attending Convocation in Moby Arena Aug. 22.

Fall 2025 Convocation welcomes new Rams, highlights importance of community

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter August 25, 2025

This past week, students and faculty at Colorado State University welcomed the newest class of Rams to campus. According to an email sent out by CSU President Amy Parsons, this year’s incoming class...

Colorado State University students participate in the "Cupid Shuffle" dance outside of the Lory Student Center at Ramapalooza Aug. 16, 2024.

Ramapalooza welcomes CSU first-years with high-energy environment

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter August 25, 2025

Colorado State University’s campus came alive as students gathered for Ramapalooza, the university’s annual back-to-school celebration. With music, games and a vibrant atmosphere stretching across...

Costumed cyclists bike down Mountain Avenue during New Belgium Brewing Company's annual Tour de Fat bike festival Aug. 23.

Tour de Fat rides around FoCo for 25th year

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter August 25, 2025

Tour de Fat is an annual colorfully costumed bike parade followed by a festival hosted by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. Costumed cyclists paraded from 9:30-11:30 a.m. throughout Fort Collins. After...

Seymour: Social media glamorizes the roommate connection

Seymour: Social media glamorizes the roommate connection

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist August 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. When I was preparing to start...

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‘Superman’ redefines heroism through new strength in empathy, truth

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter August 22, 2025

Released in July 2025 and directed by James Gunn, "Superman" isn’t just a reboot, it’s the kind of movie that reminds you why superheroes exist in the first place. Under the pressure of its legacy...

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