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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Decisions on the fly: Why fishing is so popular in Colorado

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 27, 2023

In a landlocked, perpetually drought-ridden state, the Colorado fishing community has somehow managed to flourish. Colorado has become a destination fishing location, particularly for fly fishermen. The...

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Trending: What CSU students are wearing this spring

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

As spring and summer are beginning to roll around the corner, different fashion trends are emerging around the Colorado State University campus.  These trends are documented on CSU Fitted, an Instagram...

A field of yellow aspens sit just outside of Estes Park, Colorado, Oct. 8, 2021.

How to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park as a CSU Ram

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. While Fort Collins is beautiful in its own right, Colorado State University students have the additional privilege of approximately...

Emily Roberts, Daisy Montgomerey and Christie Nichols speak at the women with autism panel at the Autism Resource Fair at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery April 23.

FoCo Museum of Discovery hosts Autism Resource Fair

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 25, 2023

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery hosted an Autism Resource Fair April 23. Free and accessible for all ages, the fair catered to the neurodivergent community. "The museum serves as a vital role as...

Izabelle Hood, president of the Dead Poets Society Club, shares a poem during their meeting in the Willard O. Eddy Hall April 18.

Dead Poets Society builds community through art of poetry

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter April 20, 2023

The Colorado State University Dead Poets Society is a great place for people looking for a creative club. It is an organization created for people who want to share their ideas and expressions through...

Reduce, reuse, recycle isn't a waste at CSU

Reduce, reuse, recycle isn’t a waste at CSU

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 20, 2023

Whether it's due to trendiness or personal morals, sustainability and how we reduce our carbon footprint have become a major focus, especially at Colorado State University over the past decade. Solar...

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 19, 2023

In an active state with active students, it is no surprise that Health and Exercise Science is one of the top 10 most popular majors for the latest incoming classes at Colorado State University. In...

Photo courtesy of Reham Abdunabi

‘We can be visible to ourselves’: Looking at SWANA representation

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

The Southwest Asian North African Student Organization, or SWANA, was recently registered in January as an officially recognized student organization. The club was created by members of the Asian Pacific...

Jewish community celebrates Passover Seder at CSU in 15 steps

Jewish community celebrates Passover Seder at CSU in 15 steps

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter April 7, 2023

The Jewish community of Colorado State University, Fort Collins and Northern Colorado came together for Passover Seder, which was held 7 p.m. April 5 at the Lory Student Center. Held by Chabad of Northern...

Custodian supervisor Claude Jaillet IV poses outside of Momo Lolo Coffee Shop April 1. Jaillet has served Colorado State University's academic buildings for nine years.

CSU facilities management keeps campus moving

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

When talking about service jobs within Colorado State University’s staff, custodians are often the unsung heroes of the campus. At CSU, custodians, or facilities management, are heavily involved in...

The Foundry dining center at Colorado State University Feb. 7.

Former Foundry worker recalls harassment, traumatic environment

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

The Foundry dining center on campus employs a number of workers. A former employee came forward about their experience. “(Working at The Foundry) was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life,”...

Poudre Fire Authority’s Tower 1 truck remains parked at PFA’s Station 1 with the doors open to allow for a fast response time to the call April 1.

Poudre Fire Authority first responders go beyond fire

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Colorado is no stranger to droughts, dryness and the potential for fires, which means the folks who serve as firefighters are essential guardians of the community. What many may not realize is that...

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