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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Henry: More education will help us better celebrate Black History Month

Henry: More education will help us better celebrate Black History Month

Brendan Henry, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023
Feb. is the dedicated month to celebrating Black heritage and culture and how it has positively impacted American society.  It is easy to see the reminders on social media and in the public sphere about the celebration of Black History this month, but do we take the time throughout the year to actively appreciate the impact Black Americans have had on our society as a whole? 
Egg prices at Safeway in Fort Collins, Colorado Feb. 17.

Peck: Our food system tells us why groceries are so expensive

Aaron Peck, Staff Reporter February 21, 2023
If you shopped at any grocery store recently, you probably noticed the ridiculous inflation of prices for everyday food items such as eggs, milk and bread. A quick stop at any store for a few items can easily turn into an expensive ordeal. It feels like forever since I have been able to keep the bill under $20. The issue affects people nationwide, with the average American spending an extra $72.01 a month on groceries. Many people are feeling the strain on their finances and are forced to be more frugal with their purchases.
Fort Collins Foodie Walk: A tasty way to explore Old Town

Fort Collins Foodie Walk: A tasty way to explore Old Town

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter February 21, 2023

It’s free, it’s fun, it’s food — Feb. 17 was not a night to miss.  The Fort Collins Foodie Walk in Downtown Fort Collins came around again just like it has every third Friday of the month...

In the Lory Student Center Theatre, the panel for the Provost’s Ethics Colloquium discusses the impacts of ChatGPT in academia Feb 16. The panel was composed of, left to right, Joseph Brown, David Dandy, Steven Lovaas, Nikhil Krishnaswamy, Lumina Albert, Paul DiRado, Kimberly Cox-York and Daniel Baker.

Provost’s colloquium on AI raises questions over the future of academic integrity

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter February 21, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Rick Miranda launched the first event in the Provost’s Ethics Colloquium series in 2016, and the events have run roughly once a semester...

Temple Grandin,

Temple Grandin receives CSU’s 2023 Founders Day Medal

Piper Russell, News Director February 21, 2023

Mary Temple Grandin, a professor of animal sciences, added Colorado State University’s 2023 Founders Day Medal to her long list of accomplishments and honors.  CSU started the Founders Day Medal...

Educating on empathy: CSU prepares to host Holocaust Awareness Week

Educating on empathy: CSU prepares to host Holocaust Awareness Week

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director February 21, 2023

Educating and building empathy are two of the greatest powers against intolerant behaviors. For the organizers of Colorado State University's Holocaust Awareness Week, these elements are the key to success. For...

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 Feb. 20-26

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, The sun frolicked into Pisces Feb. 18, bringing a relaxed and spiritual energy into our lives. You may find yourself drifting...

CAM the Ram poses for a picture with a student on the Lory Student Center West Lawn Feb. 17. CAM made an appearance on campus in celebration of his recent birthday, Feb. 6, which marks the day Colorado State University officially adopted a Rambouillet sheep as its animal mascot.

Celebrating CAM: The Ramimal ambassador of CSU

Barnaby Atwood, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

There is, in fact, a real-life CAM the Ram, and he's not just a logo or a costume. Feb. 6 marked 69 years since CAM’s official adoption as Colorado State University's mascot. While there has been...

Climate Column (Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Henry: A pessimistic attitude about climate change contributes to the problem

Brendan Henry, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023
When shopping around Fort Collins, you might have noticed that stores now charge a disposable bag fee in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of plastic bags. The city of Fort Collins is trying to do its part to bring America down from being ranked number two as the worst global polluting country in the world, second to China.  Experts are pointing to a drastic decline in environmental health, so much so that Earth’s environment and weather are already visibly changing. We are feeling the effects right now, which has eroded many folks' hope that any significant environmental change will ever occur. 
CSU receives $6.7 million for new Chiropteran Research Facility

CSU receives $6.7 million for new Chiropteran Research Facility

Alex Wilson, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

This summer a new construction project will begin at the Colorado State University Foothills Campus. With a $6.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, CSU is able to build the Chiropteran...

Students in the Black/African American Culture Center office craft vision boards with the help of Bridgette Johnson, assistant vice president at The Office of Inclusive Excellence Feb. 15.

‘Vision Board with Ms. B’ helps students visualize their identities

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

In the Black/African American Cultural Center office at Colorado State University, Bridgette Johnson, assistant vice president for inclusive excellence, talked to a group of students about the purpose...

'Soul food is healthy food': Themed dinner to celebrate Black culture

‘Soul food is healthy food’: Themed dinner to celebrate Black culture

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

Black History Month celebrations at Colorado State University will continue with a Black History Month-themed dinner 5-8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Braiden Dining Center. The event, coordinated by CSU Housing...

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