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Pavelko: Modernization of country dancing is sweeping across nation

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist April 15, 2025
Popular dancing shows often introduce the general population to new dancing styles like the cha-cha, paso doble, Viennese waltz and Charleston. These are only some of the many styles of dance there are in the world, and in recent years, I have seen firsthand the increase in popularity of a different dance style: country dancing.
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Horoscopes April 14-20

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

This week, we bask in the last week of Aries season with no retrograde planets, Mercury entering Aries on Wednesday, Mars entering Leo on Friday and, of course, we welcome in Taurus season on Sunday. Momentum...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Governmental Affairs Ava Wilkins takes part in the Powermapping and the Power of Storytelling breakout session during the Colorado Higher Education Basic Needs Summit in Denver Wednesday, April 9.

Colorado Basic Needs Summit unites activists, advocates for student well-being

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University organized the first-ever Colorado Basic Needs Summit April 9, beginning what they hope to be an annual tradition of collaborative community outreach. Hosted...

Junior Horticulture major, April Ferzoco, pulls weeds at the CSU Annual Trial Garden. The Trial Garden provides a place for research and plant outreach for students and community members every year and is located at 1401 Remington Street. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Annual Flower Trial Gardens offer vibrant area for Colorado horticulture research

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

Walking to the University Center for the Arts, pops of blue, violet, red, orange and yellow sprout from the grounds and in the orange pots laid along the path. The Colorado State University Trial Gardens...

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John Matsushima’s research impacts cattle industry decades later

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

John Matsushima is a name known by most everybody in the animal science and cattle industries. He is a renowned figure in the field of animal science, specifically cattle nutrition. Born in Colorado to...

McKinlee May, a member of the Colorado State University rodeo team, competes in barrel racing during the 75th annual Skyline Stampede rodeo at The Ranch Events Complex April 6. May placed seventh, with a time of 31.11 seconds.

Passion for rodeo thrives at Skyline Stampede’s 75th anniversary

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

The Colorado State rodeo team hosted the 75th annual Skyline Stampede April 4-6, continuing its legacy as one of the nation’s oldest intercollegiate rodeos. Colleges from the Central Rocky Mountain Region...

Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase

Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist April 14, 2025
There are two types of people: those who love to wear cowboy boots and sing along to country music and those who would rather not entertain that whole Western vibe. Ultimately, being a hater of the Western theme is a phase. It's a rite of passage, something many of us go through during our younger years when we feel the pressure to conform to what we think is cool.
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ASCSU senate discusses sustainable living in FSL, HDS emergency room procedure

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter April 13, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 26th session of the 54th senate. Items on this week’s agenda included advocating...

Mariya Dobreva hits the ball back during her singles match during Colorado State University's dual against Wyoming April 13. CSU lost 4-1.

CSU tennis closes out regular season with Border War loss

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 13, 2025

Colorado State tennis closed out the regular season Sunday with a 4-1 loss against Wyoming. After having to forfeit a match, the Rams lost doubles quickly. However, the duo of Victoria Erechtchenko...

A woman in a gray and black tennis uniform holding a racket looks at an oncoming tennis ball in front of a black fence.

CSU tennis battles in final home dual against Air Force

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 12, 2025

Colorado State tennis kept tensions up in its match against Air Force Friday. The teams had spectators on the edges of their seats, but the Rams fell short 4-2. After losing doubles, the Rams came back...

Khrys'taaal opens her first performance at the Colorado State University Drag Show April 6. The Denver-based performer was the headliner for this year's show.

Queer excellence takes center stage at CSU’s annual drag show

Allie Seibel and Cait Mckinzie April 11, 2025

The cast of Colorado State University’s annual drag show hit the stage with a splash of color and nostalgia in this year’s collection of Y2K-themed performances April 6. Hosted by Fort Collins drag...

Poudre Fire Authority firefighters stand outside Aggie Village Walnut April 10.

Breaking: Poudre Fire Authority responds to fire at Aggie Village

Aubree Miller, News Editor April 10, 2025

Poudre Fire Authority responded to a fire reported at Colorado State University’s Aggie Village just before 8 p.m. April 10. A structure fire was reported in Walnut at 7:45 p.m., and emergency vehicles...

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