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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Plans to phase out mandatory assistant graduate fees now underway

Barnaby Atwood, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

With the start of the spring semester, Colorado State University rolled out its plan to phase out mandatory fees for graduate assistants, starting with 50% of fees covered this semester. The plan is...

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Eckburg: A tuition increase is not the answer, students assemble

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director January 19, 2023
Colorado State University's Board of Governors is planning a tuition increase for the coming year, which will continue to widen the gap between it and the national average for in-and-out-of-state tuition.  This new tuition increase comes amid a lot of turmoil regarding faculty and staff pay on campus, especially with Colorado’s minimum wage reaching $13.65 this year; however, is CSU really able to justify the rise in tuition considering the value of the degree the students leave with? 
Strain Review: Indulge in a Wyld and tasteful adventure

Strain Review: Indulge in a Wyld and tasteful adventure

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor January 19, 2023

In the past month, most of us got the chance to take a much-needed break, and whether you spent it with family or alone, it was prime time to indulge in some cannabis.  A friend of mine was newly hired...

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator January 18, 2023

Sugarplum fairies dancing across the stage bring the holiday spirit to many people during the dark and cold winter.  Over winter break, Contemporary Dance Academy performed the timeless ballet "The...

LTTE: My summer at CSU Spur, Hydro facility opening

LTTE: My summer at CSU Spur, Hydro facility opening

Guest Author January 18, 2023
As a third-year Business Major at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, life was moving very fast in the Spring of 2022. I was balancing a heavy class load and working 15-20 hours a week. The summer months were on the horizon, and I had not yet secured an internship when I came across an open position at CSU Spur. I decided to investigate further, but little did I know at the time that this was going to be such an engaging and rewarding experience.
Seriously: Future CSU president announces BigCorp deal, students worry

Seriously: Future CSU president announces BigCorp deal, students worry

Paul Brull, Staff Contributor January 18, 2023
New Colorado State University President to be, Bamy Barson, announced her plan for an office of president administrative partnership with BigCorp last Thursday. “During my time at BigCorp, I worked with a lot of good people,” said Barson in her announcement email. “They know how to best maximize profits while delivering top-notch service in flexible roles.”
Asma Bushara performs a spoken word poem before the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

The call to action: CSU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

Tri Duong, Photo Director January 17, 2023

Editor's Note: For easy viewing, click on the photos to move through the gallery.     Reach Milo Gladstein, Jaiden Stanford and Sophie Stern at photo@collegian.com 

'Violent Night': A gruesome look at family values

‘Violent Night’: A gruesome look at family values

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director January 17, 2023

Opening in a bar with a mall Santa and the real Santa Claus speaking through drunken complaints is certainly an innovative way to begin a Christmas movie.  Tommy Wirkola’s “Violent Night” is...

Colorado State University sprinters Taylor Rowe (2) and Abigail Groleau (3) launching off during the 60 meter prelims at the CU Potts Invite on Jan. 14, 2023.

Rams track and field impress at CU Potts Invitational

January 17, 2023

The Colorado State University track and field team took on the two-day University of Colorado Boulder Potts Invitational Jan. 13-14. Most athletes for the Rams competed in their first event of the season,...

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Best Western University Inn: Now vacant but always a community

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

With the beginning of the spring 2023 semester at Colorado State University, the vacated Best Western University Inn leaves experiences of students now long gone. “It really was a situation where we...

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 Jan. 16-22

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  Dear stars, Happy New Year! There are several planetary movements to look forward to in 2023. Our luminous sun has been in steady...

Senior Colorado State University cross country athlete Lauren Offerman poses for a photo near The Oval at CSU Jan. 27, 2021

Rams track and field’s indoor season is underway, here’s what you need to know

January 17, 2023

The Colorado State track and field 2023 indoor season is underway. CSU has competed in three different events so far this season before going into the heart of competition. Some athletes are looking to...

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