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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Life and Culture

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...

Dorm room cooking: Penne pasta

Dorm room cooking: Penne pasta

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

Dorm life is an experience the majority of college students will live through. Many do not have much in their space other than some furniture, a mini fridge and a microwave.  The dining halls are a...

Owners David and Jessica Zumbrun cut the ribbon for the grand opening with supporters outside of Chicken Salad Chick in Greeley, Colorado April 5.

Chicken Salad Chick brings joy, community to NoCo

Daryn Whitmoyer, Staff Reporter April 18, 2023

Four years ago, Jessica and David Zumbrun tried Chicken Salad Chick for the first time on a golf vacation in Auburn, Alabama, and they became hooked, according to an International Franchise Association...

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...

Officer August Barber, a Fort Collins Police Services officer and member of the SWAT team, participates in the monthly SWAT sniper qualification training at the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Oct. 10, 2022. Barber has been a Fort Collins police officer for eight years with five years of experience on another team. At 17 years old, Barber joined the U.S. Marine Corps. “We don't ever want to lose a fight, and we don't ever want to lose anybody,” Barber said. “But when the person who is in ultimately the most danger is some kids or somebody that can't help themselves at all, that really puts a lot of pressure on the situation.”

Throwing a block: Redefining SWAT as Sacrifice, Work, Attitude, Team

Garrett Mogel, Staff Photographer April 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this article contains descriptions of violent situations, self-harm and death. Radio traffic breaks the sound of officers chatting. An in-progress call to a...

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,”...

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