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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...

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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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CSU football looks to get back on track in home opener against UNC

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 2, 2024

At least one thing was clear after Colorado State football’s week one loss to Texas: the Rams’ best football is yet to come. CSU played uninspiring football in its 52-0 loss to Texas, leaving much...

Colorado state's volleyball team, dressed in green and white huddles on the court as well as the opposing team, Florida dressed in blue and orange sleeveless uniforms huddles on the court. both on opposite sides of the net

CSU volleyball struggles to finish in 4-set loss to Michigan State

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 31, 2024

Whether there's a hair's length or a mile left before the finish line, if that final line isn't crossed, winning is out of reach. In Colorado State volleyball's 3-1 loss (21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 23-25)...

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CSU volleyball falls in competitive match against No. 11 Florida

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 30, 2024

From the start, coach Emily Kohan and Colorado State volleyball knew their season opener wouldn’t be a cakewalk.  Matched up against No. 11 Florida to kick off their season Friday night, the Rams...

A translucent sign with the ASCSU logo in the center of a wood-paneled wall, flanked by the American flag on the left and Colorado flag on the right. A podium is below the sign.

This week in ASCSU: Senate job descriptions, pocket pantry

Sam Hutton, News Editor August 30, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Aug. 28 for the third session of the 54th senate. Following the executive and judicial reports, during which members of each branch updated...

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