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Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 18, 2025
During his path to presidency and even after inauguration, between his stints pardoning QAnon shamans who are more loyal and white than his jizz napkins, President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to cut the Department of Education. Just yesterday, he announced his plans to replace the department with “something funner.”
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 Feb. 17-23

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2025

This week, the sun moves into Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. Before the next zodiac cycle begins, Pisces season encourages you to reflect on how far you’ve come since this time last year. Then,...

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a brave attempt that falls short

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2025

There is no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a strange place since "Avengers: Endgame." While some projects like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" have...

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CSU research shows promise in destroying forever chemicals

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2025

Originally published in Nature, a scientific paper led by a Colorado State University-based team announced massive strides in technology that can be used to break down perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...

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Weishaar: The BMI is outdated, flawed

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 18, 2025
According to the Body Mass Index, I am obese. The Body Mass Index, more commonly referred to as the BMI, is a measure of how fat someone is. It is used in the medical field as a health indicator. I can not overstate how unbelievably flawed this tool is.
A Palestinian flag flies during a ‘Freedom for Palestine Protest’ along College Avenue in Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 13

CSU students discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2025

After 15 months of war, death, destruction and months of negotiations led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, Israel and Hamas have announced a ceasefire agreement.   The ceasefire was announced...

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Federal actions raise funding concerns for CSU, nationwide academic research

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

In recent weeks, students and faculty at Colorado State University have been hit by a flurry of federal actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration, many of which have raised concerns...

Students gathered infront of the steps of CSU's administration building in front of a snow-covered Oval chanting and hold signs such as "All power to the people," "America was built by immigrants," "Undocumented hands pay taxes, too," and "No one is illegal, protect immigrants."

Students demand CSU become sanctuary campus for undocumented peers

Aubree Miller, News Editor • February 17, 2025

Following recent executive orders by President Donald Trump's administration, deportation has become an ever-growing fear among the undocumented community. Colorado State University student activists gathered...

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B/AACC’s Threads of Tradition event flaunts fashion, culture

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

On Feb. 12, the Black/African American Cultural Center, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, United Women of Color and RamEvents hosted Threads of Tradition: A Black History Month Fashion Showcase in...

A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.

Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

Fort Collins' Mugs Old Town became a location for those wanting an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art and connections Feb. 14. Mugs offered a space for those who didn’t have...

Photo Courtesy of Nicole Kelp.

Kelp Lab translates discoveries to public through science communication research

Katie Fisher, Science Editor • February 17, 2025

The process of translating complicated, multidimensional scientific findings into simple language is an intricate process. Colorado State University’s Kelp Laboratory is seeking to understand the science...

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FKA twigs delivers pinnacle of human experience with ‘EUSEXUA’

Will Engle, Copy Chief • February 17, 2025

Eusexua is a practice; eusexua is a state of being; eusexua is the pinnacle of human experience. Over four months before the Jan. 24 release of her third studio album “EUSEXUA,” British singer FKA...

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