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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Allison Hall, located on the north side of campus, faces Laurel Street March 9, 2024.

Recent dorm, building construction modernizes CSU’s historic campus

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter August 20, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University students and faculty have shared their historic campus with construction crews, navigating detours amid sounds of banging and drilling. The modernization...

Signs around campus direct new Colorado State University students and their families to Ram Orientation where they attend informational sessions, meet their peers and prepare for the upcoming school year July 18.

Incoming students share first impressions of CSU at orientation

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 15, 2025

All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving them the opportunity to form their first impressions of the Ram lifestyle before...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging ‘Rampant Illegal DEI Programs’

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief June 25, 2025

The nonprofit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education June 24, alleging Colorado State University's violation of federal...

Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 sit on the field in Canvas Stadium during the universitywide commencement Friday, May 16.

CSU speakers echo belonging, togetherness at first universitywide commencement in Canvas Stadium

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief May 17, 2025

For the first time in 30 years, a full Colorado State University graduating class tossed their caps in unison. Universitywide Commencement, the first ceremony to be held in Canvas Stadium, recognized...

The March for Workers' Rights protest gathers protesters on the Lory Student Center Plaza May 2. Some of the groups present included the Colorado State University chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America and the Poudre Education Association.

Democratic Socialists of America march for workers’ rights, labor unions

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins city workers marched from the Lory Student Center Plaza to the Federal Building in a demonstration advocating for workers' rights and labor unions Friday,...

Students sit around large tables with members of Colorado State University administration to speak about federal policy shifts at the Associated Students of CSU Navigating Your Future Round Table, which was organized as an opportunity for students to connect with university administration about their pressing concerns in the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center April 29.

ASCSU roundtable highlights leadership commitment amid shifting federal directives

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

In light of changing federal directives and uncertainty regarding higher education, Colorado State University leadership met with students Tuesday, April 29, for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Associated...

Chief Justice Morgan Wright stands at a speaking podium.

ASCSU Senate endorses creation of Colorado higher education coalition, increases student employee wages

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 29th and final session of the 54th senate. Items on this week’s agenda included...

Image of a person standing in front of a blooming tree.

Raising student voices: Ella Smith helps amplify new chapter of activism at CSU

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

At Colorado State University, student activism has long been a powerful force for change. From antiwar protests in the 1960s to calls for racial equity in the 2020s, CSU students have continuously used...

Presidential Ambassadors Robert Lamm, Maddie Hutson, Ryan Yoe, Elena Crooks, Sreya Karumanchi, Shayna Ross, Phoenix Espinoza, Andrea Donlucas, Hannah Gilliard, Ben Gregg, Charlie Beelaert, Joseph Godshall, Lorenzo Alfonso and Andrew White gather for a group photo on the steps of the Administration Building April 29. The PA program is comprised of student leaders representing university philanthropy and giving.

Presidential Ambassador Program creates legacy of leadership, philanthropic impact

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief April 30, 2025

When Phoenix Espinoza joined the Presidential Ambassador Program her first year at Colorado State University, she was terrified of public speaking. Three years on the job later, Espinoza, a senior biomedical...

A tent stands with pride flags lining the edges and a Colorado State University pride flag in the middle.

Pride Resource Center to host annual Lavender Awards Ceremony

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The Pride Resource Center will host the annual Lavender Awards Ceremony May 2 to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates apart of Colorado State University’s LGBTQIA+ community. The ceremony is open...

The entryway The Hub, a new office on campus serving student programs April 21. The office is found on the bottom level of the Lory Student Center.

The Hub for Student Services prepares to open in LSC

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Between the Office of Financial Aid, Housing and Dining Services and all the other offices that Colorado State University houses, navigating college can sometimes feel like a maze. Soft launching in May...

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