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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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A college student kneels in front of the table with signs that say "Cleaning for Spring? Donate Unwanted Denim Here" in bold letters.

Local artist repurposes worn denim into sustainable art

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Those old, ripped-up jeans buried in the back of the closet are usually assumed to have already run their course, but what if they had the potential to continue their story beyond just being worn? Megan...

A graphic with yellow text reading, "Letter to the editor," next to a yellow drawing of a mailbox on a pink background.

LTTE: Alpha Center’s response to ‘Thorn: Crisis pregnancy centers do not care about women’

Kristen Long and Jen McLain May 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Letters to the Editor reflect...

Image of a person playing a piano.

Melodies in passing: Students play campus pianos to weave music into everyday life

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

On any given weekday afternoon, as students pour through the Lory Student Center on their way to classes, study sessions or to get caffeine refills, a few notes of music might float above the noise. The...

Presidential Ambassadors Robert Lamm, Maddie Hutson, Ryan Yoe, Elena Crooks, Sreya Karumanchi, Shayna Ross, Phoenix Espinoza, Andrea Donlucas, Hannah Gilliard, Ben Gregg, Charlie Beelaert, Joseph Godshall, Lorenzo Alfonso and Andrew White gather for a group photo on the steps of the Administration Building April 29. The PA program is comprised of student leaders representing university philanthropy and giving.

Presidential Ambassador Program creates legacy of leadership, philanthropic impact

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief April 30, 2025

When Phoenix Espinoza joined the Presidential Ambassador Program her first year at Colorado State University, she was terrified of public speaking. Three years on the job later, Espinoza, a senior biomedical...

Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 30, 2025

Coachability is a valuable skill in every aspect of life. The ambition to learn and the ability to mindfully listen comes naturally to Colorado State football linebacker Owen Long. At only 19 years...

Image of a person looking at artwork.

Art Lab Fort Collins features ‘Expanding Into Space’ student photo gallery

Sofia Raikow, Staff Photographer April 30, 2025

Art Lab Fort Collins hosted the three-day public art show, “Expanding Into Space,” for Colorado State University photo image-making students from April 25-27, which explored the relationship between...

Seymour: Student experience is stronger when it has no age limit

Seymour: Student experience is stronger when it has no age limit

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist April 30, 2025
When you think of the college experience, you typically think of someone fresh out of high school, leaving their hometown, living in the dorms with a random roommate, trying to navigate campus life. But you don't need these things to have a great college experience.
The Colorado State University softball team celebrates after Jordan West (20) scored a home run to earn two runs during the match against San Diego State University April 6.

CSU softball rallies around young core

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Since the 2024-25 softball season started, Colorado State softball went from 15 upperclassmen to only seven on this season's roster. Even though some may view this as a setback, the Rams are using it...

Lauren Brainard, Samantha Preuss, Robert Serunjogi, Shelby Ardehali and Kelli McGuire pose for a photo behind test materials for their biodegradable menstrual pads April 25. "Engineering is, as a profession, really about service," Preuss said. "That's not how everybody sees it, but I think it's about improving the world around you."

Engineering students address health care accessibility by developing sustainable menstrual pad inserts

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor April 28, 2025

The first conversation Colorado State University engineering student Samantha Preuss had with faculty member and political science alumnus Robert Serunjogi was about the importance of education. Preuss...

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Rams for Rescues volunteers socialize, find forever homes for animals

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Starting the year with an entirely different set of officers, Rams for Rescues is a collaborative organization that helps local animals. This organization focuses on helping three main rescues: Animal...

Delta Chi fraternity member Zack Neumann after being pied to support cancer research on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado on April 27. "I enjoy it and I think it's fun now." Said Ethan Valdez. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.

CSU students, Fort Collins residents reflect on tabling as outreach tool on The Plaza

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center Plaza has become a hot spot for clubs and organizations to interact with the local community. One key way to connect is through tabling, which allows groups...

Colorado State University football players Dom Jones (7) and Tory Horton (14) knock helmets in between plays.

NFL Draft recap: Next chapters for Tory Horton, former CSU football players

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, with former Colorado State football players Tory Horton, Dom Jones and Drew Moss finding their new homes. Going into the draft, wide receiver Horton was the only...

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