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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU’s First-Generation University Initiative concludes, marking years of growth, commitment

Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

First-generation students — those whose parents did not earn a bachelor's degree — can face additional barriers when it comes to accessing resources and navigating the various systems that make up...

Ginger Sirlin sits with her corgi Bacon, who is rocking his rock 'n' roll costume Oct. 4. "This is one of my favorite places to come," Sirlin said. "The whole city just gets so excited about seeing corgis."

Fort Collins’ Tour de Corgi waddles into its 11th year

Connor Sokolowski, Staff Reporter October 6, 2025

The annual Fort Collins-favorite Tour de Corgi celebrated its 11th year Oct. 4. This year, Tour de Corgi celebrated the legacy of rock music with their “Rock On!” themed costume contest. According...

Colorado State University fourth-year English major Serena Torres carries a handful of vibrant flowers, alongside CSU first-year psychology major Madison Herron, while visiting the Feria de Flores event on The Plaza Sept. 24. Feria de Flores is an event celebrating National Latinx/é Heritage Month for CSU students to make bouquets of flowers.

Heritage blooms on CSU’s campus during El Centro’s Feria de Flores

Hannah Parcells and Riley Paling October 2, 2025

As National Latinx/é Heritage Month kicks into full swing, Colorado State University's El Centro showcased floral festivities on the Lory Student Center Plaza Sept. 24 in honor of the historic Colombian...

A neon New Belgium sign just outside the entrance to their factory floor April 9, 2022.

New Belgium’s book swap encourages sustainable practices

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 28, New Belgium Brewing partnered with Poudre River Friends of the Library to host a book swap that encouraged sustainable exchange while offering attendees a chance to enjoy a free beer and experience...

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C.A.N.S Around The Oval advances food insecurity awareness, education

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

C.A.N.S. Around The Oval 2025 is officially underway, kicking off the 39th year of one of the oldest and largest community food drives in Larimer County. The monthlong Colorado State University tradition...

Sic970 merchandise sits displayed at The Colorado Room in Fort Collins Sept. 5.

13 years into business, CSU alumnus’ brand Sic970 persists

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

Colorful hats and shirts are more than just clothing items for William Bell, the CEO of Sic970 and an alumnus of Colorado State University. For Bell, clothing is a means of advocacy. Since Sic970's start...

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Ghana Community Engagement Project bridges cultural gaps, highlights ways of life

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter September 22, 2025

From experiencing traditional song and dance to engaging with local Indigenous people and facing the history of the transatlantic slave trade, Colorado State University's winter break study abroad trip...

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Ginger and Baker teaching kitchen whisks up own ‘Great British Bake Off’

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter September 22, 2025

"The Great British Bake Off" has been a fan favorite among cooking enthusiasts for years, and in honor of season 16 releasing September 2025, local restaurant Ginger and Baker hosted a cooking class inspired...

A group of people sit around their formula SAE car.

CSU’s Ram Racing builds speed, professional experience

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 17, 2025

If the words "Ohlins shocks," "carbon fiber aero," "steel spaceframe chassis," "decoupled suspension" and a "600 cubic centimeter Yamaha R6 motorcycle engine" mean anything to you — or even if they appear...

The serving counter at FoCo Cafe has chalk-written menus hanging from the ceiling, a mug wall, a sign with “community needs,” a calendar and a full kitchen behind it, with staff cleaning up for the day Aug. 29. FoCo Cafe allows customers who don’t have a means to pay for their food with money to complete chores and tasks in return for a meal.

FoCo Cafe nourishes Fort Collins 1 meal at a time

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

Inside FoCo Cafe, a restaurant in downtown Fort Collins, sits a donation box in place of a cash register. It is a nonprofit organization that serves food under the acronym and motto, “Feeding Our Community...

Students visit various booths during the Education Abroad fair at the Lory Student Center ballroom at Colorado State University Sept. 12.

Education Abroad Fair showcases global student opportunities

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

Students arrived at the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom Friday, Sept. 12, for Colorado State University's Education Abroad Fair, an event that highlighted study, work and volunteer opportunities across...

Colorado State University's chapter of FarmHouse Fraternity sits at 633 W. Lake St. in Fort Collins Sept 7.

60-year-old FarmHouse Fraternity set for new development

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

A building proposal to create an apartment building has been submitted on the plot of land that is home to Colorado State University's FarmHouse Fraternity. The Colorado FarmHouse Association has been...

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