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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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SLiCE escape room provides Rams temporary escape from stress

McKenna Van Voris, Staff reporter September 24, 2024

Have you ever heard of a college campus creating an escape room? With nearly two years of planning behind this current escape room, Finding Bigfoot has finally come to life in the Student Leadership, Involvement...

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Undergraduates struggle to find employment in Fort Collins

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024

It wasn’t until after Oliver White applied to nearly 100 local jobs that she finally heard back from one.  Ping! A first-year zoology major at Colorado State University, White stopped typing to...

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Girls+Women Skate Night encourages diversity in local skateboarding scene

Jenna Landry, Staff Reporter September 23, 2024

Loud music, rhythmic wheels over hollow wood, sporadic cheering and a judgment-free zone to learn or improve skateboarding skills are what you’ll experience arriving at Launch's indoor skate park on...

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The picky eater: Simmer is hit or miss

Nevaeh Greene, Staff Reporter September 19, 2024

Right off the bat, I thought that Simmer would be more casual than it was. I didn’t do any prior research so I could go in completely surprised. I was immediately met with prices over $10 and drinks...

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Sweet vs. spicy: Battle of the pumpkin spice latte

Jenna Landry, Staff Reporter September 17, 2024

The leaves may still be mostly green, but pumpkin spice latte season is upon us. It seems to come earlier and earlier every year. Now is the time to be basic and enjoy the festivities of the season. While...

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Fort Collins community connects during Immigration Show and Tell

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter September 16, 2024

Colorado State University students, faculty and community members gathered Sept. 12 at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising to share and learn of the stories of Fort Collins immigrants at the...

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Rams prepare for Rocky Mountain Showdown with free food at Grill the Buffs

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter September 16, 2024

There is one thing the Colorado State University Rams are passionate about, and that's school spirit. With that, their animosity for one school runs high: the University of Colorado Boulder. Everyone...

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Tai chi, yoga cultivate community, wellness in FoCo

Evan Borman, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

The Gardens on Spring Creek is a botanical sanctuary offering classes in Eastern traditions such as tai chi, yoga and mindfulness. It’s a 12-acre garden home to butterflies and 2,680 species of plants,...

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Pearl Street vs. Old Town: Which has better nightlife?

Sophia Masia, Reporter September 12, 2024

When it comes to football, the University of Colorado Boulder may have Colorado State University beat, but there’s no contest when it comes to who has the bigger post-game celebration. Between Pearl...

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CU, CSU students enjoy spending time outdoors

Celia Frazier, The CU Independent September 11, 2024

Those who have lived in Colorado, no matter what region, are likely accustomed to the state’s love for the outdoors and outdoor activities. Students are no different. Students at both the University...

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Kaya: Why Colorado students choose CU Boulder over CSU

Rhett Kaya, The CU Independent September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards. As...

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Miller: Why Colorado students choose CSU over CU

Aubree Miller, News Editor September 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards. As...

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