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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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New campus transportation plan to focus on choices, safety

New campus transportation plan to focus on choices, safety

Finn Carnahan, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

Colorado State University Parking and Transportation Services is developing an updated Transportation Demand Management plan for transportation on campus. The plan will become part of the 2024 Campus Master...

SDC community space opens on the second floor of the Lory Student Center Jan. 20.

Student Disability Center reopens space in Lory Student Center

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

The Student Disability Center has reopened its Community Space located in the Lory Student Center. After being closed for several years, this space, located in room 223 on the second floor, will be open...

Taylor Fest-goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town

Taylor Fest: A party for Swifties by Swifties

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

With over 79 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Taylor Swift is currently dominating the music industry. As she prepares for her upcoming “Eras Tour,” starting in March, some tickets are priced...

CSU students face proposed tuition increase, petition System, state

CSU students face proposed tuition increase, petition System, state

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

While not yet official, Colorado State University students may see a higher tuition bill in the next academic year. Some students support faculty in seeking a pay increase; however, many do not support...

In an indoor gym, a woman track athlete holds a shotput ball above her head in preparation to throw.

The life of CSU track and field sensation Gabi McDonald

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

The Colorado State University throwers have been dominant all year, consistently placing top three or outright winning the shot put and weight throw. A big part of their success has been junior Gabi McDonald. McDonald...

5 things to do in Fort Collins this Valentine's Day

5 things to do in Fort Collins this Valentine’s Day

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Ah, Valentine's Day. For those who are single, this may be a day to celebrate their independence and freedom from the constraints of a relationship. For those who are in a relationship, this may be a day...

Miller: COVID-19 made college less challenging, your degree less competitive

Miller: COVID-19 made college less challenging, your degree less competitive

Jack Miller, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023
Although the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t as severe as it once was, there are still systems in our society that have yet to come back to normal. An example of this is our education system.   Blind-sided by the pandemic, schools quickly went to online learning which led to different curriculum, different activities and different systems of grading. Although we are done with nationwide zoom classes, many classes still offer hybrid options, online tests and flexible deadlines.  
People watch a short film at the Lyric Sept. 11, 2021 . The film was part of the Horsetooth International Film Festival.

Staying local at The Lyric, the best spot for filmmakers to get started

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

The Lyric in Fort Collins does a great job at providing a well-rounded screening opportunity for local filmmakers to show their films. There are many filmmakers that need support who are passionate and...

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Colorado State University has had several notable graduates. They are a part of school history and go on to accomplish great things in the world. During Black History Month, it's important to recognize...

West Myrtle Street and South Grant Avenue, along with many other residential streets, remain unplowed days after the last snowfall while larger streets such as West Mulberry Street are plowed and supporting traffic flow Jan. 20.

Lacking snow removal affects people at CSU with disabilities

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. In the winter seasons, snow and ice buildup create potentially hazardous conditions for all, but these issues can disproportionally...

Rams Against Hunger Food Pantry

Rams Against Hunger helps those experiencing food insecurity

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Colorado State University is filled with an array of students and faculty from different backgrounds. For those experiencing food insecurity...

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. 13-19

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, It’s that time of year again. Chocolate, flowers, friends and letters — you name it. Our planet Venus is set to rule...

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