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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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Paumen: Goodbyes suck; working for The Collegian doesn't

Paumen: Goodbyes suck; working for The Collegian doesn’t

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor May 3, 2023

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. I’ve been rewriting the start of this...

Serena Bettis on The Oval Sept. 5, 2022.

Bettis: It’s too hard to say goodbye, Collegian — I’ll say, ‘See you’

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief May 3, 2023

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. The somewhat cheesy, Percy Jackson-esque...

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Vindeket Foods, local author open dialogue about food insecurity

Samy Gentle, News Reporter May 3, 2023

The first time Fort Collins resident Gina Soldano-Herrle shopped at Vindeket Foods, she was worried she might have been taking the free food away from people who needed it more. That was before she realized...

Head to Head: Is CSU a volleyball school or a women's basketball school?

Head to Head: Is CSU a volleyball school or a women’s basketball school?

Braidon Nourse and Karsyn Lane May 3, 2023

At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, we argued whether Colorado State University should be considered a football school or a basketball school. Ultimately, after disappointing seasons from both...

Haley Heynderickx smiles at bandmate Matthew Holmes during a sold-out show at The Armory in Fort Collins April 27.

Haley Heynderickx mesmerizes sold-out crowd with intimate concert

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023
Heynderickx's presence on stage was as calm, witty, introspective and contemplative as her music, which quickly enamored the capacity crowd at The Armory.
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 May 1-7

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, Our loving planet Venus is currently in Gemini until May 7. Miscommunication and confusion within our relationships may happen,...

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Comrades or conflict: The trials of living with a roommate

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director May 3, 2023

College roommates are often make-or-break relationships. Some will remain friends for a lifetime, and others will manage to hate each other in one week and never speak again. For many students, moving...

Fort Collins City Hall located on North Meldrum Street and Laporte Avenue in Fort Collins April 20.

Fort Collins’ next steps in sustainable innovations

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

Fort Collins has made significant steps in its efforts toward sustainability. The City of Fort Collins has identified six key areas for sustainability and has set specific goals in each of these areas....

Eckburg: ADHD, autism diagnoses increase, include women in criteria

Eckburg: ADHD, autism diagnoses increase, include women in criteria

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director May 3, 2023
Autism exists on a spectrum, and so do the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Both are forms of neurodiversity, simply meaning your brain is wired a little differently and you might experience difficulty fitting into a neurotypically crafted world. It’s like being left-handed. Nothing is actually wrong, but you might notice that driving a stick shift with the right hand is a little funky because it wasn’t made with left-handed people in mind. 
Wesley Kenney, professor and conductor at the Colorado State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance prepares his students for an upcoming concert to be held in the Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall September 23 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Kenney spoke to the upcoming concert stating that "It has been almost twenty months since we have performed in front of a live audience. We are so excited. ... It is who we are."

‘Music chooses us’: Director Wes Kenney to retire this semester

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter May 2, 2023

After over 20 years as a resident instructor at Colorado State University, Wes Kenney, the director of orchestras at the University Center for the Arts, looks to retire from his role as a full-time professor...

Peck: Sustainability, local focus, community building make FoCo beer heaven

Peck: Sustainability, local focus, community building make FoCo beer heaven

Aaron Peck, Staff Reporter May 2, 2023
Northern Colorado and Fort Collins specifically are often regarded as the “Napa Valley of Beer” due to the high number of breweries in the area. With over 20 unique and specialized breweries, Fort Collins boasts the most impressive lineups for a city in terms of options for beer lovers.  However, beer in Fort Collins is not just about enjoying a refreshing and tasteful drink, it is about supporting the local community. Beer plays an important role in Northern Colorado culture because it allows residents to support local businesses as well as build relationships. 
Photo Illustration by Avery Coates

CSU tennis ends season in narrow loss during MW quarterfinals

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter May 1, 2023

After beating the United States Air Force Academy April 22, the Colorado State University women's tennis team wasn’t so lucky the second time around, losing 4-3. The format during the conference tournament...

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