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Rams, lambs are here for CSU’s Ag Fest

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff Reporter September 4, 2024

Accompanying September's long-awaited arrival is one of Colorado State University's longest-standing traditions: Ag Week. On Tuesday in the Sutherland Garden outside of the Lory Student Center, CSU’s...

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Horoscopes Sept. 2-8

Sophia Masia, Reporter September 3, 2024

Seemingly overnight, leaves are beginning to fall, pumpkin spice lines every shelf and no matter what layers you put on in the morning, you’ll be sweating by noon — welcome to September, stars. Astrologically,...

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CSU volleyball loses 3rd straight match, sets sights on important weekend

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor September 3, 2024

Back to the drawing board. For the third match in a row, Colorado State volleyball lost a four-set nail-biter Tuesday night. In their 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 22-25, 23-25) loss to Northern Colorado, the...

Souza: TikTok lowers talent standards

Souza: TikTok lowers talent standards

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist September 3, 2024
I’m all for a good doomscroll, and I love bed rotting as much as the next girl. In the rotation of apps I use to waste my time, TikTok is a constant and a staple. I used to predominantly consume what I deemed genuine content: cooking videos or cute animals or even brain rot that was admittedly stupid yet deeply captivating.
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LuMin housing program continues to serve students

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 3, 2024

Although a perennial problem for college students, finding affordable housing in Fort Collins is uniquely difficult for members of the Colorado State University community. Despite the average citywide...

This is an image of four men running a race. Two are in green jerseys and the other is in a blue jersey the fourth is in a yellow jersey.

After 6 years, 7 surgeries, Michael Mooney returns in full stride

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

While the rest of the Colorado State cross country team spent practice running side by side, Michael Mooney trained alone without the use of his legs. As an assistant coach the summer before the 2022...

A black and white coffee truck is parked in a parking lot; a white board with writing and a trash can sit outside of the truck. There's a small counter containing merchandise and coffee condiments. Cursive handwriting reads "Hal's Coffee" on the side of the truck.

Local cafe Hal’s Coffee set to open new location

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Through a stroke of luck and good timing combined with a leap of faith, Hallie Dantzler became the owner of the newest coffee shop next to Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Hal’s...

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From receiver to father: CSU tight end Vince Brown II steps up

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 3, 2024

Family, focus, football. Colorado State football’s Vince Brown II emerged as a clear contender for the starting tight end position just a week before the Rams’ season opener. The other potential...

Ptarmigan Country Club hosted the Ram Classic Sept. 26, 2023.

CSU men’s golf welcomes new coach for upcoming season

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

After Colorado State coach Michael Wilson returned to his alma mater to continue his coaching career, the men's golf team welcomed Jack Kennedy. Throughout his past eight seasons coaching at San Francisco,...

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Butterfly Pavilion, CSU join forces for invertebrate conservation

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

When thinking about the city of Westminster, Colorado, the phrase "tropical oasis" is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet tucked away in a nondescript commercial district on Westminster...

SDC community space opens on the second floor of the Lory Student Center Jan. 20.

Disability Courtesy Shuttle carries students around campus

Bear Atwood, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

The Disability Courtesy Shuttle aids students with temporary and permanent disabilities in getting across campus. Plans for another shuttle to the University Center for the Arts are in the works. Joe...

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Compost Queen is revolutionizing sustainability in Northern Colorado

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Composting is a biological process that breaks down organic materials into a soil-like substance that can be used as fertilizer instead of the waste going to a landfill. However, not everyone has the space...

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