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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State University graduate students Drew Schlink and Joshua Head perform an experiment with liquid nitrogen during the CSU Chemistry Club's annual Halloween show Oct 25. Schlink said he loves the event because it gives him the opportunity to teach and get younger kids interested in chemistry. “Doing it now is the perfect time to give them some fun stuff to see, and I get to have fun with liquid nitrogen," Schlink said.

Annual Chemistry Club Halloween Show brings out scientific spirit of spooky season

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter October 28, 2025

The annual Colorado State University Chemistry Club Halloween Show brought back a fun day of spooky science demonstrations and trick-or-treating for people of all ages at CSU's Chemistry Building Oct....

Scientific or psychic: What causes déjà vu?

Scientific or psychic: What causes déjà vu?

Addie Mitchell, Staff Reporter October 27, 2025

Have you ever walked into a room that you’ve never entered before or engaged in a conversation about something you haven’t previously discussed, yet you’re struck with an intense sensation that it...

Courtesy of Caitlin Stackpool

Sleep and Metabolism Laboratory studies circadian rhythms, human physiology

Hayley Bisant, Staff Reporter October 27, 2025

Many college students believe they can sleep when they’re dead; however, it’s actually more accurate to believe in sleep, or you will be dead. One of the three pillars of health — along with physical...

Illustration of two hands coming out of the sky, reaching for the United States Capitol.

The future of partisanship: How AI might affect elections

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 23, 2025

As artificial intelligence outpaces regulation and research, an uncharted mix of technology and partisanship is beginning to reshape America’s political landscape, causing researchers to question how...

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Fort Collins Natural Areas benefit community mental health, accessibility to nature

Colin Hoffman, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

On the Fort Collins' 2025 ballot, Ballot Issue 302 is a tax-extension measure to fund nature areas in Fort Collins. This tax extension funds the preservation and maintenance of the 52 natural areas sponsored...

Psychological effects of echo chambers ignite warring narratives

Psychological effects of echo chambers ignite warring narratives

Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter October 21, 2025

Humans are wired to find identity within their actions and beliefs. Sometimes this leads to positive interactions with people who are similar, but other times it drags them into an echo chamber. An...

Ranking the candidates: How ranked choice voting is calculated

Ranking the candidates: How ranked choice voting is calculated

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

This year, Fort Collins voters will use ranked voting for mayor and City Council elections for the first time, following approval of a 2022 charter amendment. Unlike traditional elections, in which the...

Kwane Stewart, 'The Street Vet,' delivers speech of empowerment, kindness to future vets

Kwane Stewart, ‘The Street Vet,’ delivers speech of empowerment, kindness to future vets

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

Veterinarian Kwane Stewart gave a speech about his journey of almost quitting practicing veterinary medicine to instead helping over 2,500 vulnerable street pets Oct. 17 at Colorado State University's...

Courtesy of Poudre School District

Advanced Manufacturing Lab opens at Poudre High School, provides workforce training

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

Poudre School District’s new Advanced Manufacturing Lab, specializing in workforce training in manufacturing, opened at Poudre High School around a month ago after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 10....

6 patents granted to CSU innovators over the past year

6 patents granted to CSU innovators over the past year

Katie Fisher, Science Editor October 13, 2025

Boasting over 1,700 full-time faculty members across eight colleges and an alumni network of 250,000 alumni worldwide, Colorado State University continually fosters scientific endeavors and innovation...

Collaborative study explores interactions between stress, familial relationships

Collaborative study explores interactions between stress, familial relationships

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Humans exhibit resilience every day, said Colorado State University Associate Professor Kimberly French, who researches and explores the relationships between stress and relationships among family members....

Courtesy of Jose Dinneny

Thornton-Massa Lecture Series reimagines ag in changing environment

Quinn Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Colorado State University welcomed José R. Dinneny as the distinguished speaker for the 22nd annual Thornton-Massa Lecture Series.  The Lecture Series honors the late Emil Massa...

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