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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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New roots planted for Peace Corps Tribute Garden

New roots planted for Peace Corps Tribute Garden

Tyler Weatherwax, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

Since the return to school, many students have walked past a new project being carefully crafted just outside one of Colorado State University’s most traveled areas. The Lory Student Center will soon...

Annabelle Thomas and Eva Salm practice for the two buck event where they compete on how fast they can saw a cookie off of the log, while also keeping the width even Sept. 29.

CSU logging Choptoberfest marks revival of sport

Will Engle, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

There was something different in the air at the Colorado State logging field this weekend, and it wasn’t just the sawdust and WD-40. On Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, schools from all across...

Colorado State University students watch the fireworks set off to celebrate the start of Homecoming Weekend Oct. 8 (Avery Coates | The Collegian)

Your guide to Homecoming & Family Weekend festivities

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

Colorado State University is once again gearing up for its anticipated Homecoming and Family Weekend, which will take place Oct. 12-14. Many events and activities will be available for CSU students,...

A beer being poured at Salt Road Brewing during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. The brewery is located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley and opened in April 2023.

Gallery: Oktoberfest

River Kinnaird October 9, 2023

Colorado State University redshirt junior Malaya Jones (1) leaps for the ball.

Rams notch back-to-back home sweeps against SJSU

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter October 8, 2023

Back in Moby Arena for the ninth time this season, Rams volleyball battled San Jose State in another head-to-head conference match. Following a disappointing performance in the first border war match against...

A football player in an orange uniform reaches for a football held overhead by a player in a red and white uniform while other players struggle in the background.

Utah State defeats CSU after Rams give up early lead

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter October 8, 2023

Colorado State football traveled to Logan, Utah, to take on Utah State in their first conference matchup, looking to increase their win streak to three. The Rams battled but eventually gave up a considerable...

Members of the Colorado State and Wyoming swim teams compete in the 500 yard freestyle event Nov. 5.

Border War marks disappointing end to win streak for Rams

Emma Askren, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

Editor's note: Changes have been made to properly reflect a misspelled surname. On a Friday afternoon in early October, Colorado State began their swim and dive season in Laramie, Wyoming, with a Border...

Lopez: Have you gotten your costume yet?

Lopez: Have you gotten your costume yet?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director October 6, 2023
The month of the spooky season is officially here, and with that come the cool weather and, more than anything, the dilemma of what to wear for a Halloween. Whether it is a costume, a Halloween-themed shirt with a festive hat or a costume you have taken the time to DIY, it is officially the time to start thinking about it seriously.
Sheldon Lake, located in Fort Collins City Park, is a popular fishing spot for anglers and picnicking Sept. 24.

Fish kill in Sheldon Lake, Fort Collins due to hot water

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

In the early morning of Aug. 23, Sheldon Lake in City Park was filled with dead fish. The discovery was made by a keen-eyed reporter from the Coloradoan newspaper, who was shocked to see numerous dead...

Eva Salm and Annabelle Thomas practice for the two buck event where they compete on how fast they can saw a cookie off of the log, while also keeping the width even Sept. 29.

CSU logging is defying gender norms

Will Engle, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

It's no secret that logging, both as a profession and as a sport, has historically been a man's world. Even a simple Google search reveals the obvious stereotype. A search for "lumberjack" yields over...

Fans start to leave Canvas Stadium before halftime Sept. 30.

Athletics spends more than they make, but is it worth it?

Ivy Secrest, Content managing editor October 5, 2023

A recent report from the Colorado Office of the State Auditor shows that in the fiscal year 2022, Colorado State University’s athletic expenses were growing faster than their self-supporting revenue.  All...

Collegian file photo

Bizarre Bazaar houses FoCo’s hidden treasures

Tyler Weatherwax, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

Stacks of books tower over customers. Rows of records stretch across the store. Action figures guard the stories and wonders held within Bizarre Bazaar. Directly across from Colorado State University...

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