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Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded...

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Souza: CSU admin’s public statements fail to address student concerns

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 24, 2025
At what point can a public institution stand against policies thrust upon them by those who have historically funded it?
Engle: The Democratic Party has failed America

Engle: The Democratic Party has failed America

Will Engle, Copy Chief • February 24, 2025
President Donald Trump and his legion of fascists and oligarchs marched their way into the White House this January, and the Democrats handed him the golden key while doing an interpretive dance to protest his ever-growing power.
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CSU’s AI tutoring system shapes future of pollinator conservation

Mckenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025

There are more than 1,000 bee species in Colorado alone. Although pollinators are responsible for one-third of our diet, their populations have been on the decline. It was facts such as these that motivated...

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Horoscopes Feb. 24 to March 2

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025

We have not had a week without any planets in retrograde since last April, so needless to say, it’s going to be a good one. The week begins on a sweet note as Mars begins its forward journey in Cancer,...

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LTTE: Stand firm against attacks on DEI, research funding at CSU

Guest Author • February 24, 2025
When I graduated from Colorado State University with my undergraduate degree I was honored to be named an Outstanding Graduate, and I was also nominated and then selected to deliver the Senior Address at my commencement ceremony. These recognitions, I believe, were largely due to my perseverance through immense hardship, having demonstrated that I was able to withstand a lot of suffering and hardship without giving up while staying committed to earning my degree, and still managing to stay involved with student government, and multiple extracurriculars.
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This week in ASCSU: Students advocate for CRCs, DEIA

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 19 for the 21st session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing-in of new senators and associates, additional members of the ASCSU...

Hannah Simental (32) dribbles the ball during the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada Las Vegas basketball game Feb. 22. CSU lost 69-65.

CSU women’s basketball fights, comes up short in loss against UNLV

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2025

In the battle of Mountain West titans, only one champion can emerge victorious. Colorado State women's basketball was defeated by the University of Las Vegas Nevada 69-65 in a Saturday afternoon battle,...

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Students stage sit-in protest at Administration Building, call for clarity on future of CRCs

Aubree Miller and Sam Hutton • February 21, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the naming of the student group as The People United and clarifying the involvement of specific students.  Colorado State University students gathered...

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One last ride: CSU football’s 2025 schedule marks final year in Mountain West

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • February 21, 2025

Colorado State football is gearing up for one last ride in the Mountain West before moving to the Pac-12 in 2026, and their 2025 schedule is packed with familiar foes, intriguing matchups and plenty of...

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No substantial changes to befall Cultural Resource Centers, CSU administration says in statement

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • February 20, 2025

Colorado State University administration and President Amy Parsons issued a statement Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, in response to community concerns expressed over the future of the Cultural Resource Centers...

Love bombing: What it is, how it works

Love bombing: What it is, how it works

Caden Proulx, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2025

Love bombing is a misunderstood phenomenon yet a situation increasingly common for people to find themselves in. While being a form of abuse, love bombing often has easily disguised signs and deep roots...

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