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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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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...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

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...

Four fashion models dance on stage in front of a purple curtain.

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...

Graphic of a person listening to music on their headphones with music notes floating in the air around them.

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...

Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college

Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist February 17, 2025
As a fresh college student, the first semester can be rough and intimidating. It feels like we're thrown into a pack of wolves and just told, “You’ll be fine, go make some friends.” But it is not easy.
Speaker of the Senate Hayden Taylor stands at a speaking podium looking to his left and clapping. To his left sits Speaker Pro Tempore Brooke Reese in sunglasses and to his right sits Recruitment and Retention Officer Graham Kelly, both clapping as well. Behind them is a clear sign with the ASCSU logo spelled out.

This week in ASCSU: Student representation, protection

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 16, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 12 for the 20th session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing in of new senators and associates, Associate Sen. Ferrin Jaudon...

An abstract illustration of a saxophone player and a cello player. Surrounding them are swirls of purple, brown and yellow.

The Lincoln Center revives music of legendary jazz artists

Annamarie Burford, Reporter February 16, 2025

Pieces from Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers and George Gershwin were introduced to the stage and revived by the musicians of today at The Lincoln Center during a night to commemorate the music...

Bowen Born dribbles down the court during Colorado State University's men's basketball game against the University of Wyoming Feb. 15.

CSU men’s basketball rewrites Border War history with blowout against Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor February 15, 2025

The only thing better than a win is a historic win. Colorado State men’s basketball achieved both in an 88-53 victory over Wyoming Saturday. Marking a tie for the biggest blowout in Border War history...

Girl in white tennis outfit getting ready to hit the tennis ball.

Shorthanded CSU tennis stumbles in loss to BYU

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter February 15, 2025

Faced with injuries and hardship, Colorado State tennis has had trouble getting off the ground this season. With the 5-1 loss to BYU Friday, the Rams' losing streak extends to four. Their spirits are...

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