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CSU prepares students for annual ‘freshman flu’

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

The beginning of college is an exciting time: new people, big events and living away from home for the first time. It is easy to be swept away by the excitement of the upcoming semester. However, there’s...

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‘It Ends with Us’ strays from original story through powerful adaptation

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

The newly released film "It Ends with Us" stunned audience members with the amazing work displayed on the silver screen. The movie had everything from a complex storyline to strong visuals and amazing...

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Navigating ‘the red zone’: New semester highlights safety concerns

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

Although an uncomfortable topic, safety is an important aspect of student life on Colorado State University's campus. “The red zone is the period of time in the beginning of an academic year where...

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Continuity has CSU O-line primed for success

Damon Cook, Sports Editor • August 27, 2024

A year ago, I stood on the 30-yard line after practice and asked Colorado State football offensive line coach Bill Best about his unit leading the nation in sacks. He confidently replied that his unit...

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Van Voris: CSU Mountain Campus made this a summer to remember

McKenna Van Voris, Collegian Columnist • August 26, 2024
I knew one thing for certain when planning out my summer: that I would not be going home. Living in the same suburban town my entire life meant that coming to CSU was my ticket out. Don’t get me wrong, I love my beautiful outdoorsy Northern California town. But I’ve always wanted more.
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New Belgium’s Tour de Fat celebrates 25th anniversary

Leah Stephenson, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2024

This Saturday, the annual Tour de Fat bike parade was held in downtown Fort Collins. Tour de Fat is a unique and exciting tradition for many residents and families in Northern Colorado, and this year brought...

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Horoscopes Aug. 26 to Sept. 1

Sophia Masia, Reporter • August 26, 2024

Now out of the Mercury retrograde muck, it’s time to use the last days of summer to reflect on the lessons you’ve learned. If you’re feeling overstimulated from August’s wild astrology, this week...

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Pavelko: First-year friends don’t have to be your forever BFFs

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • August 26, 2024
Sitting down in a huge lecture hall during the first day of classes is intimidating. You start out introducing yourself to the person next to you, and by the end of class, the two of you are exchanging phone numbers and Snapchats. There’s texting over the next few days, hang-out plans are being made and you feel like you've made your first friend in college.
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Energy Fest teaches clean energy while launching mobile classroom

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2024

As spectators followed Tour de Fat throughout Fort Collins, chalk designs from Aubrey Cruz led them slightly off trail to discover the first ever Energy Fest, located at the Colorado State University Powerhouse...

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Ram Talks in Old Town builds community, broaden horizons

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2024

Engaging conversation between the community and Colorado State University experts is sure to make one's curiosity bloom during CSU's new series, Ram Talks. Members of the Fort Collins community will be...

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CSU soccer opens perfect in inaugural match on new field

Damon Cook, Sports Editor • August 25, 2024

From boot to dome and in. The Avery Vander Ven to Liv Stutzman, connection was alive and well in Colorado State soccer’s 1-0 victory over California Baptist. The Rams offense came out of the gate...

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: Humanity and Community Act, supreme court ratifications

Sam Hutton, News Editor • August 24, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Aug. 22 for the second session of the 54th senate.  During executive reports, President Nick DeSalvo provided updates on ongoing initiatives...

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