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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Inside a greenhouse, a scientist wearing blue latex gloves and a black shirt reaches into the center of a large corpse flower, which has a large, flaring, petal-like spathe around a tall, protruding spadix.

CSU sniffs botanical behemoth Cosmo the corpse flower

Emma Askren, Sports Editor May 26, 2024

Normally, people run from the smell of rotting flesh, but this Memorial Day weekend had an unprecedented number of Fort Collins community members seeking out the smell. With a long line quickly spreading...

In an animal pen, a scientist wearing latex gloves and a harness carrying a medical device crouches next to a baby cow, feeling the calfs side with their right hand.

CSU livestock research lab tackles leading health concerns in cattle industry

Paige Gruber, Staff Reporter May 10, 2024

Established in August 2022, the Sarah Raabis Lab at Colorado State University is making significant strides to improve animal welfare by focusing on the most pressing issues in the beef and dairy industries...

A graphic showing a simplified, round pattern of white DNA strands on a light blue background. One of the circles making up the pattern is a purple female symbol.

Se suelen pasar por alto las contribuciones de las mujeres científicas

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter May 6, 2024

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aqui. Traducción de Taylor Lester Según la Oficina de Censo de los Estados Unidos (United States Census Bureau), en 1970, sólo...

A graphic with the words Collegian Science surrounded by small, cartoon-like drawings of DNA, an atom and bacteria.

Masculinity is society’s biggest cult

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor May 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. What makes someone masculine? Is it...

An illustration of a small sock monkey with a speech bubble of a swear word being sucked up into an alien spaceship.

Psychology explains occurrences of alien abductions

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

In September 2019, a new internet sensation swept across the nation: Storm Area 51. With the motto, “They can’t stop all of us,” millions of people became obsessed with the idea of discovering secrets...

A woman wearing a black helmet-like cover on her head and a harness on her chest holds her arms up in line with her shoulders with her hands pointed forward.

Patients with MS find help at Sensorimotor Neuroimaging Laboratory

Cait Mckinzie, Staff Photographer April 25, 2024

Any time a human moves, dozens, hundreds, thousands of neurons fire. Every step, every hand gesture, every blink, nerves carry impulses from the brain, through the body and back. At Colorado State...

A logo reading, Climbers for bat conservation, with a drawing of a flying bat to the left of the words and the silhouette of a mountain skyline behind the words.

Biologists enlist climbers in bat conservation effort

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter April 25, 2024

Many may think of bats as bloodthirsty creatures, conjuring up popular culture images of vampires and Dracula. But the stereotype couldn't be further from the truth, as one group at Colorado State University...

Maggie ORiley sits in the Colorado State University Behavioral Sciences Building Feb. 1.

Not a fix-all: Counselors discuss options amid ADHD medication shortage

Abigail Weaver, Guest Reporter April 25, 2024

When Maggie O’Riley, a senior English education major at Colorado State University, sits down at a cafe table, she brings a carbonated drink, pink Beats headphones and a phone in a rainbow unicorn case....

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Virtual reality technology pioneered by CSU spans internationally

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter April 18, 2024

Colorado State University is renowned for its cutting-edge research in veterinary medicine as well as its highly regarded chemistry department. Now, CSU is also making a name for itself in the field of...

Is ketamine the Rocky Mountain miracle for mental health?

Is ketamine the Rocky Mountain miracle for mental health?

Caden Proulx, Print Director April 17, 2024

Turns out a Rocky Mountain high might be just what the doctor ordered. Ketamine-assisted therapy has surged in popularity since the Food and Drug Administration's 2019 approval of esketamine, which...

Cornfield grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) product.

CSU researchers, Entomology Club explore entomophagy — eating bugs

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor April 11, 2024

Eating insects is more commonly associated with schoolyard dares than fine cuisine. Despite the squeamishness concerning insects in the U.S., they are a popular source of nutrients globally.  In an...

A rye loaf, rosemary sourdough loaf and baguette are shown stacked on top of each other April 8. The Bread Chic, a Fort Collins bakery, offers freshly baked pastries and bread every day of the week.

Sourdough bread is beneficial for gut health, immune system

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter April 10, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many new trends like TikTok challenges, playing Among Us and binge-watching shows like “The White Lotus.” However, if dancing and gaming are not your forte, you...

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