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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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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...

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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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Fancy footwork: Musical stylings of CSU Swing Dance Society promote community fun

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

The Colorado State University Swing Dance Society is a vibrant student organization at CSU that practices East Coast swing dancing with students and the broader Fort Collins community. Open to individuals...

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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,...

International students navigate cultural differences on campus

International students navigate cultural differences on campus

Hannah Parcells, News Editor December 5, 2023

One of the unique experiences of university life is the opportunity to engage with people from all around the world. International students on campus contribute to a diverse and vibrant community, but...

Shelby Davis poses in the photo booth with a Colorado State University pride flag Oct 11.

Coming Into Queerness Day: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ experiences

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Oct. 11 marks this year’s National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate and support individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and to recognize the act of coming out. The day aims to highlight the stories of...

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