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Darrick Hamilton opens CSU Democracy Summit with call for economic justice

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

Colorado State University's Democracy Summit 2025, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, kicked off Wednesday with a keynote talk from Darrick Hamilton, highlighting the summit’s theme of democratic...

Speaker Dominik Stecula and student moderator Ethan McGuinness address attendees at the Colorado State University Democracy Summit 2025 event titled "Code vs. Consequence: The Tech & Policy Debate on Misinformation and Social Media" March 7.

‘Code vs. Consequence’ event discusses impact of AI, misinformation on social media 

Katie Fisher, Science Editor • March 10, 2025

As technology has continued to evolve at an unprecedented rate, so have communication and public discourse styles on social media, for both the good and the bad. Colorado State University students and...

Lee Drutman, a senior fellow at think tank New America and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University gives a keynote speech about democracy innovation during Colorado State University's Democracy Summit in the Lory Student Center March 6. “This is a system process, and it requires system solutions,” Drutman said.

Democracy Summit hosts Lee Drutman for conversation on polarization, system reform

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts hosted its annual Democracy Summit from March 5-7, inviting students, faculty and the Fort Collins community to engage in dialogue surrounding this...

John Henderson, the associate dean of students at Colorado State University, gives a keynote speech at the Highly Mobile Student Summit focusing on how to support students coming from homelessness, foster care and migrant backgrounds March 7. "How do we hold onto the system's view and work with others who don't see the systems?" Henderson said. "Try to welcome them in to our perspective and ask if we can meet in the middle somehow." He spoke on finding the middle ground on touchy subjects, especially when it comes to political or governmental subjects.

Associate dean of students delivers keynote remarks at Highly Mobile Student Summit

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • March 10, 2025

The Fostering Success Program at Colorado State University hosted the Highly Mobile Student Summit March 7, complete with a community keynote speech from Associate Dean of Students John Henderson. Addressing...

Dozens of students fill the senate chamber of the Associated Students of Colorado State University to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.

This week in ASCSU: Senate holds emergency session to pass pending legislation

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for an emergency session of the 54th senate. To begin the session, members of the legislative branch provided updates on their respective...

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Skating Polly unleashes raw energy, rhythm to Surfside 7

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

The walls of Surfside 7 were shaking on March 4 as Skating Polly delivered a blistering set packed with raw emotion and punk-infused power. The self-dubbed “ugly pop” trio from Oklahoma City captivated...

Brooke Bohlender (8) hits the ball at the first softball game in a doubleheader against Weber State March 8. CSU won, 11-7.

CSU softball finishes Ram Invitational with tie against Weber State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • March 9, 2025

Colorado State softball finished another weekend series with a tie after a 7-6 win and a 1-0 loss.  The Rams faced Weber State for the second day in a row Sunday, finishing the series 2-2. CSU's record...

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CSU softball displays growth, roster depth in 1st doubleheader against Weber State

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2025

Colorado State softball faced Weber State at home Saturday for the first of the two-day series. The Rams split the doubleheader, winning game one 11-7 and losing game two 9-7. The depth of the Rams’...

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CSU intramural pickleball offers accessible campus involvement to students

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2025

According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. It appeals to players of all levels, and many agree that it is a fun and easy hobby for groups...

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Seymour: How to shift your mindset, transform your experience in college

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • March 6, 2025
Maintaining a positive mindset can sometimes feel impossible, but it is crucial for a fulfilling college experience. College is the first time we are fully on our own, and we get to decide everything for ourselves — this means we need to be intentional about our mindset. If you're having a difficult time staying positive, here’s how you can shift your mindset and take control of your college experience.
Evelyn Jacobi speaks to a crowd of protesters outside the Fort Collins Post Office March 4. As a former member of the League of Women Voters who is still in contact with the group, she came to be with the community and offered to speak. "When you are with people who are willing to stand up and take a stand for what is right, for our democracy, for diversity, for all the values that we hold dear, it's energizing to see people here," Jacobi said.

Light for Our Democracy gathering draws crowds protesting recent federal actions

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • March 6, 2025

In coordination with local leagues around the country, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County held a Light for Our Democracy gathering near the downtown post office in Fort Collins Feb. 5. Organized...

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CSU technology aids in new evidence of early human ancestors in Europe

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2025

Modern-day humans, scientifically known as Homo sapiens, are the sole living members of the genus Homo. Our human ancestors originated from Africa, and recent studies indicate that humans do not have a...

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