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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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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 Aug. 15

Sam Medley, Social Media Coordinator August 15, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs.  AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Embrace change, Aquarius. Due to the recent full moon in your sign, many things have come to light,...

A joint sits filled with ground cannabis flower, waiting to be rolled and sealed

CSU ensures you’ll be out of a ‘high’ school forever

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director August 15, 2022
Colorado has a long history with cannabis, and Fort Collins is now home to a plethora of dispensaries, but that doesn't mean you can light up on campus.
Marijuana plants in the vegetation room at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

Welcome to weed: A guide for newcomers

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor August 13, 2022

Becoming a cannabis connoisseur doesn’t happen overnight. Just like anything else, being an educated stoner takes practice, courage and a personal touch of creativity. While most people learn the angles...

Doctors Dale Lockwood and Diana Wall from Colorado State University's School of Global Environmental Sustainability pose for a photo outside of Johnson Hall

Contribute to sustainability on campus with these clubs, courses

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director August 13, 2022

If you are new to the Colorado State University campus this fall, you may immediately notice the commitment to being green that is prevalent all around you.  From classes your advisor has suggested...

The Laurel Village dorms sit with Durward Hall and Westfall Hall in the background Feb. 2, 2021.

Stella: Don’t knock the dorm experience

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist August 12, 2022
First-year move-in is an exciting time that marks the beginning of your college experience, but it can feel stressful for a lot of reasons, and it is OK to feel that stress. It is likely the first time you are leaving home for an extended period of time, and you might not know anyone at Colorado State University. For out-of-state students, moving to a new state is stressful on its own.
Colorado State head football coach Jay Norvell leads the participants of the Spring Youth Camp out of the tunnel April 23.

What to know for CSU football’s 2022 season

Kaden Porter, Staff Reporter August 12, 2022

After winning just three games and finishing on a six-game losing streak last season, excitement has been restored as Ram football fans await a team with a new look this season. With the 2022 Colorado...

LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, your source for independent news

LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, your source for independent news

The Editorial Board August 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: All letters from the editor reflect the views of the editorial board only and do not represent a stance taken by The Collegian. Dear readers, Welcome to The Rocky Mountain Collegian,...

Fifth-year Chandler Jacobs (13) calls to a teammate before passing the ball Nov. 12

Chandler Jacobs to play for Arcos Albacete Basketball in Spain

Karsyn Lane, Sports Director August 8, 2022

Chandler Jacobs, a former basketball standout at Colorado State University, made an announcement on Twitter this morning that he will be continuing his career with the Arcos Albacete Basket basketball...

Joe Parker speaks about the search for the new Colorado State University football head coach, Nov. 12, 2019 (Collegian | Devin Cornelius)

CSU Athletic Director Joe Parker signs 5-year extension

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor July 28, 2022

Colorado State University Interim President Rick Miranda announced Thursday that Athletic Director Joe Parker has signed a five-year extension to stay with the university. The deal will keep Parker at...

Police tape is pictured on the scene of a suspected shooting on West Plum Street and South Taft Hill Road on Jan. 29, 2018. (Collegian file photo)

LCSO responds to shooting report near Foothills Campus

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief July 28, 2022

Update: The Larimer County Sheriff's Office released an update at 9:43 p.m. Thursday stating that 15-year-old Teagan Pixley-Johnson is wanted for attempted murder. According to the update, Pixley-Johnson...

Young festival-goers wave Pride flags with a performer during the 2022 NoCo Pride Festival in Civic Center Park

NoCo Pride in the Park celebrates acceptance in local LGBTQ+ community

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director July 18, 2022

Diverse, inclusive, kind and accepting — these words were written in repetition in front of the Poudre River Public Library’s stand at Fort Collins' annual NoCo Pride in the Park. Returning full...

LTTE: Higher ed's anti-Blackness, in real time

LTTE: Higher ed’s anti-Blackness, in real time

Loren Branch, Guest Author July 6, 2022
This article by Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr. summarizes the reason why my previous role at Colorado State University will likely be the last time I work on anyone’s college campus. I watched that position for years, joyfully accepted and moved across the country for it. A dream come true at the time. I was on the most intentionally inclusive team I've ever experienced, with people I consider friends to this very moment. But the intentions of a few clearly did not reflect the institution as a whole, especially its leadership.
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