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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State guard Isaiah Rivera (23) shoots a jump shot as California State University, Fresno forward Orlando Robinson (10) defends Feb. 11, 2022.

CSU men’s basketball ready for revenge in Border War round 2

Karsyn Lane, Sports Editor February 23, 2022

The Colorado State University men’s basketball team will prepare for a second chance in the Border War battle against the University of Wyoming Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in Moby Arena. The Rams are out for revenge...

Voluntary antigen testing to replace saliva screening at CSU

Noelle Mason, News Reporter February 22, 2022

On Feb. 21, Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell sent a message to students, faculty and staff saying that all saliva testing locations across CSU campuses will be closed and replaced with...

NoCo Continuum of Care works to ‘make homelessness rare’

Austria Cohn, News Reporter February 22, 2022

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Northern Colorado Continuum of Care is an organization that offers resources, support and housing to people who are experiencing homelessness. The...

(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

MLB is stuck in its own way: The death of a national pastime

Chase Hontz, Collegian Columnist February 22, 2022

Proudly touted as “America’s national pastime," Major League Baseball has fallen a long way in recent decades. The sport that has long been considered a staple of American society has significantly...

A professor teaches in a large classroom with clearly marked seats for students to ensure social distancing Sept. 1, 2020.

Meltzner: America desperately needs to fix its education system

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor February 22, 2022
When the world began to reopen following the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020, there was a need in many industries and sectors for support systems — both in the aspects of finance and general operations — to help these industries reemerge from the worldwide closures amid the pandemic. Many industries, like business, entertainment and service, received ample support plans from the government and other industry-specific associations to help jump-start their individual economies. However, one industry in America has been woefully under-supported during the past two years of restimulation: the education sector.
A photo illustration showing a new tool that will aid students at Colorado State University in changing their area of study Feb. 21.

CSU releases new online academic program-change tool

Samy Gentle, News Reporter February 22, 2022

On Feb. 8, Colorado State University launched a new tool for students to use that will allow them to change their program of study — including their major, minor, concentration or certificates — completely...

The Colorado State University Swim and Diving team cheer and congratulate the University of Kansas Jayhawks at the end of the day's competitions.

CSU places 5th at MW women’s swimming and diving championships

Jack Taylor, Sports Reporter February 22, 2022

Colorado State University women's swimming and diving began their push for the 2022 Mountain West Conference Championship in College Station, Texas, this past Wednesday, Feb. 16. The CSU Rams looked...

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

Gross: We’re passing the tipping point of caring about climate change

Dillon Gross, Collegian Columnist February 22, 2022
When it comes to the climate, there are numerous tipping points that human society is nearing or even already passed. A tipping point is defined as a threshold that, when passed, results in irreversible changes. When applying this concept to the environment, it's easy to see why understanding the impact of these climate tipping points and how we can avoid passing them is of utmost importance because, after all, this is irreversible damage we are now dealing with.
Former Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros in the Lory Student Center Theatre Oct. 16, 2019. Ontiveros discussed issues regarding diversity on campus and the positive changes the University hopes to make. Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell ended the chat by saying, “We can make this change solid and lasting and change that will make a difference, … so I say let’s go.”

First CSU Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros dies

Katrina Leibee, Editor in Chief February 21, 2022

Monday, Feb. 21, President Joyce McConnell shared with the Colorado State University community that Mary Ontiveros, the first vice president for diversity at CSU, died. Ontiveros came to CSU as a student...

Green and beige graphic of multiple sports activities with the words "The Rocky Mountain Collegian Sports Preview"

CSU track and field breaks records preparing for MW meet

Bryson Schminke, Sports Journalist February 21, 2022

The Colorado State University track and field team has had a monumental season thus far with records broken, improving in every meet they compete in. The team continued their indoor season with a strong...

Former Speaker of the Senate Kyle Hill addresses the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate Sept. 8, 2021. The senate heard updates from President Christian Dykson, swore in new senators and debated voting on members for a legislative advisory board.

Kyle Hill explains resignation, Jackson Hunter to fill speaker role

Noah Pasley, News Editor February 21, 2022

The Associated Students of Colorado State University appointed a new speaker of the senate after Kyle Hill resigned as speaker Feb. 14. The resignation followed allegations of misused funds as well as...

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