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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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A whiteboard on the wall of the Fostering Success Program offices at Colorado State University introduces Rams to the program Oct. 7.

CSU’s Fostering Success Program supports, mentors independent students

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 21, 2025

The Fostering Success Program at Colorado State University creates a sense of belonging and provides support for independent students who must navigate a large, unfamiliar campus. The program is donor-funded...

The Colorado State University Oval faces south east toward the Administration Building March 9.

CSU’s 39th C.A.N.S. Around The Oval Collection Day celebrates month of giving

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

On Oct. 15, Colorado State University wrapped up its 39th C.A.N.S. Around the Oval with their collection day, a day celebrating a month of education, awareness and giving back to the Larimer County community....

A young man posing for a picture, holding a whiteboard sign that has the word “PRESS” drawn in expo.

CSU student employs silent protest to promote free speech on campus

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

When walking around campus, one is almost bound to see a student carrying an erasable whiteboard with a variety of messages on it, rotating each day. That student is Santino Martinez-Richardson, who is...

College students stand in a formation holding instruments.

Roots that call you back: CSU Alumni Association powers Homecoming Weekend

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

Every year on Homecoming and Family Weekend, Colorado State University's campus fills with an abundance of people who all have one thing in common: their undying love for CSU and the green and gold. Homecoming...

Collegian File Photo

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...

Courtesy of Nikki LeBlanc

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...

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...

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...

Incoming Colorado State University first-year students gather on the Intramural Fields during the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 15, 2024. Every fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities, musicians and events to welcome new students.

Incoming Rams: Explore FoCo the right way with this guide

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor August 19, 2025

The first few weeks of college can be weird. Everyone is bombarded with new faces, new routines and the overwhelming realization that dessert can be eaten for every meal, if desired. But while it’s tempting...

Photo Courtesy of Sarah Lillis

CSU Make & Mend workshop inspires pragmatic, innovative sustainability

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter August 17, 2025

On the first Saturday of every month, a quiet classroom inside the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising transforms into a lively creative space. Thread, fabric scraps and sewing needles scatter across...

Delta Chi fraternity member Zack Neumann after being pied to support cancer research on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado on April 27. "I enjoy it and I think it's fun now." Said Ethan Valdez. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.

CSU students, Fort Collins residents reflect on tabling as outreach tool on The Plaza

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center Plaza has become a hot spot for clubs and organizations to interact with the local community. One key way to connect is through tabling, which allows groups...

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