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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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5 Fort Collins events to kickstart the year

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter August 16, 2023

The first week on a college campus is always a whirlwind of excitement. As you dive into your classes and get to know your fellow classmates, remember that having fun and creating memories can extend beyond...

10 odd topics of CSU research

10 odd topics of CSU research

Jenn Dawson, Science Director August 16, 2023

The odds are that either you found CSU for its research, merely noticed the phrase “research university” in a catalog somewhere or have no clue what a research university really is.  A research...

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Photo Desk August 12, 2023

What you need to know about CSU's fall sports

What you need to know about CSU’s fall sports

Emma Askren, Sports Editor August 12, 2023

A large part of the Colorado State University atmosphere revolves around sports, and thousands of students and Fort Collins residents can be seen at any football, volleyball and basketball game. The Division...

A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes Aug. 7-13

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter August 12, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, With Mercury still in Virgo, you may have been overwhelmed and thinking a lot lately. It is OK to have setbacks from time...

Lopez: Banning affirmative action challenges students' success

Lopez: Banning affirmative action challenges students’ success

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director August 8, 2023
The opportunity to go to college is a privilege. But more importantly, the opportunity to attend a top university as a person of color is an important step toward achieving their dreams.
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Ram Welcome leaders enhance the 1st-year experience

August 7, 2023

For many new Colorado State University students, the transition into college can be marred with anxiety and nerves over the reality of living alone for the first time. Most students have only had small...

LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, CSU's independent student newspaper

LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, CSU’s independent student newspaper

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief August 7, 2023

Welcome home, Rams! Whether you're sitting down to read this in your brand new dorm room or returning to campus after a summer away, let me be the first to welcome you to The Rocky Mountain Collegian,...

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Making use of summer break: Whitewater rafting

Emma Askren, Sports Editor August 5, 2023

Colorado is known for having a tourist industry that lasts the entire year. Between skiing, hiking and whitewater rafting, Colorado has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts. From an early age, my...

Pizza Casbah's bright neon exterior illuminates Laurel Street. The institution has been part of the Fort Collins food scene since 2005 and offers authentic New York-style pizzas.

Pizza Casbah feeds authentic New York-style pizza to FoCo

Christian Arndt, Director of the Life and Culture desk August 4, 2023

Pizza Casbah has long been a staple for New York-style pizza near the Colorado State University campus as well as a popular local favorite. Located at 126 W. Laurel St., Pizza Casbah was established...

Nick DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart hug each other after they are announced as this year's president and vice president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University in the senate chambers April 5.

ASCSU’s ambitions for the upcoming school year

Samy Gentle, News Editor August 3, 2023

Most of Colorado State University’s students may have been on summer break for the past couple of months, but a certain group has remained hard at work: the Associated Students of Colorado State University. ASCSU...

Ducks swim across a flooded bike path next to the Lory Student Center Lagoon at Colorado State University Aug. 1. The Lagoon was one of the only areas to remain flooded after the July 31 storm.

Flood mitigation centers minimize flood damage on CSU campus

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter August 2, 2023

On July 31, Larimer County experienced up to three inches of rain, causing major flooding in Fort Collins and around Colorado State University’s main campus.  Crews were sent out to Willard O. Eddy...

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