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CSU’s new ag sciences dean shares her unique interdisciplinary background

Hayley Bisant, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

Many students at Colorado State University are unaware of just how much agriculture unites the institution. The school started out as a college dedicated to the subject and continues to maintain strong...

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Horoscopes Sept. 23-29

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

Welcome to Libra season, stars! We’re still in an eclipse cycle, but the energy until Oct. 22 is peaceful, diplomatic and beautiful, just like all the wonderful Libras in our lives. This week is a positive...

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Souza: It’s time to close the WebMD tab

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist September 30, 2024
Although I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a “hypochondriac,” I am a self-prescribed WebMD warrior. Each night I fall asleep thinking about a different ailment I might have, and each morning I awake to a Google search history full of medical jargon. The rabbit holes I fall down are astonishingly deep, so if there’s any specific audience this article needs to reach, that audience would be me.
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Jersey Cowboy eliminates tipping for employees, supports community

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

Encompassed in the smoke of sizzling meat and eggs on a grill, the staff of Jersey Cowboy prepares East Coast-inspired meals while collecting no tips and giving back to the community. Jersey Cowboy’s...

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County, city officials discuss voting, student engagement

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

Colorado State University and City of Fort Collins representatives visited the Lory Student Center Sept. 25 to speak with interested students and faculty about getting involved in the electoral process...

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Wildfires spark concerns over soil pollution

Sophia Pruden, Staff Reporter September 29, 2024

Wildfires have ramped up globally, posing a massive risk to public health and safety. Scientists at Colorado State University's department of soil and crop science and Stanford University's department...

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Rocky Mountain routs Poudre in final game of 2024 Canvas Classic

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter September 28, 2024

Another year of dominance for the Rocky Mountain Lobos at the Canvas Classic. Rocky Mountain defeated Poudre in a convincing manner, taking down the Impalas in a 43-6 blowout during the second game...

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Canvas Classic starts off strong with intense Timnath, Wellington finish

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024

High school football at Canvas Stadium continues to be a special time. The third annual Canvas Classic returned to Colorado State University on Friday with the Timnath Cubs and Wellington Eagles kicking...

Speaker of the Senate Hayden Taylor stands at a speaking podium looking to his left and clapping. To his left sits Speaker Pro Tempore Brooke Reese in sunglasses and to his right sits Recruitment and Retention Officer Graham Kelly, both clapping as well. Behind them is a clear sign with the ASCSU logo spelled out.

This week in ASCSU: Accessibility Caucus chair, making ASCSU more accessible to students

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Sept. 25 for the seventh session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing-in of new senators and associates along with executive, legislative...

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‘Abridging the freedom of speech’: Students, faculty express displeasure with speech policies at CSU amid Year of Democracy

Allie Seibel and Aubree Miller September 26, 2024

“Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,” the First Amendment of the United States Constitution reads. As...

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Creative Writing Reading Series welcomes 1st guests of school year

Bear Atwood, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

Tucked in the north end of the Lory Student Center in the University Ballroom, the English department hosts the Creative Writing Reading Series for authors from all over to read their work for the community...

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Proulx: Kamala Harris is Brat, will win election because of it

Caden Proulx, Print Director September 26, 2024
I've always said we need a good-looking, young and witty presidential candidate to bring back the spark in American politics. While I thought this person would be Jack Schlossberg, it turns out it's actually Kamala Harris, which is slightly disappointing but nevertheless exciting.
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