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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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B.O.V.I. vending machine offers on-campus beauty products

Katie Fisher, Science Editor April 9, 2025

Sat between a wall and a Coca-Cola machine on the third floor of Colorado State University's Lory Student Center is a revolutionary vending machine. One that, instead of serving snacks or cold beverages,...

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April Fools’: How many bitches could a CSU major pull if majors pulled bitches?

Catholic Abortion and Cosmic Misfortune April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: This is a satire for April Fools' Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor's notes are subject to...

April Fools': Student expelled after RA discovers kidnapped pet Grubhub robot in dorm

April Fools’: Student expelled after RA discovers kidnapped pet Grubhub robot in dorm

Catholic Abortion, Collegina’s Anton Ego April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: this is a satire for April Fools' Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor's notes are subject to...

Participants run in Colorado State University's third annual International 5K Color Run on The Oval March 29. The Indian Students Association alongside the International Enrollment Center and Office of International Programs hosted the run to celebrate the Hindu spring holiday of Holi, with proceeds going to international enrollment scholarships.

Color Run 5K supports international students, celebrates Holi at CSU

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, Colorado State University’s International Enrollment Center, the Indian Students Association and the Office of International Programs collaborated to put on the 2025 International...

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CSU political science welcomes 3 new concentrations, announces returning courses

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter March 27, 2025

Colorado State University is introducing three new concentrations and bringing back various classes within the political science department. The reintroduction of the course POLS 308: Political Psychology...

6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst

6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst

Aubree Miller, News Editor March 26, 2025

Van Leeuwen, a boutique ice cream company that started in New York City in 2008, has based their business model on real, simple ingredients and French-style ice cream. The texture of all the flavors is...

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The rise of online activism: How social media is shifting ways people fight for change

Gigi Young, Digital and Social Director March 25, 2025

In the digital age, activism has become easier than ever. With a simple repost, a trending hashtag or a 15-second TikTok, anyone can join a movement. But as social media continues to dominate the way people...

Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU

Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect an additional statement from CSU regarding the course EDUC 265 not being offered for the fall 2025 academic term.  The class EDUC 265: A Culture...

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Camille Dungy creates lasting impact through writing, teaching

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

University Distinguished Professor Camille Dungy is well-known in the English department at Colorado State University. Along with Dungy’s handful of publications, her experience in environmental writing,...

The Free Speech sign outside the Lory Student Center encourages students to table, put up signs, and share their opinion on the LSC plaza. Mar. 9.

Students, faculty reflect on chalking as tool for protest, activism

Carlee Elders, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

In the middle of the Lory Student Center Plaza, crouched in a squat position, Colorado State University junior Sophia Johnson uses a light yellow Crayola chalk marker to touch up one of her previous works, once...

Guests fill their plates at a buffet-style serving table with white rice, chana masala, butter chicken and more in the Lory Student Center’s Grand Ballroom, decorated with green lights and balloons for the Ramadan Iftar Dinner Celebration at Colorado State University March 3.

CSU community gathers for annual Ramadan iftar to celebrate faith, unity

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter March 5, 2025

On March 3, the Colorado State University community gathered in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom to celebrate the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan during the annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration,...

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Girl Scout Cookie flavors ranked from worst to best

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The time everyone waits for has arrived....

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