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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU highlights research, youth engagement at COP28

CSU highlights research, youth engagement at COP28

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor December 7, 2023

Climate policy is an ever-changing and nuanced issue that touches every aspect of daily life. What we wear or buy, how we heat our homes — every decision has an impact.  The School of Global Environmental...

A can of New Belgium Brewing's Old Aggie lager is poured into a pint glass

Hop into homebrewing: A step-by-step guide

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

Brewing beer at home is a perfect DIY science experiment. The steps are as easy as following a recipe and provide an opportunity to explore basic concepts in molecular biology and chemistry. Read on for...

Shelves in Ram Country Meats full of locally sourced honey, barbecue sauce, seasonings and more Nov. 16. Located in the Animal Sciences Building, Ram Country Meats hosts meat sales noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Meat science students of Ram Country Meats feed community

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter December 1, 2023

Tucked away on the first floor of the Animal Sciences Building at Colorado State University is Ram Country Meats, a meat processing facility and market that is almost entirely run and operated by students....

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

AIDS misconceptions plague the LGBTQIA+ community

November 30, 2023

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. It got to a point in the United States where there were over 150,000 hospitalizations and upward of 25,000 deaths in a single week, according to data...

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

As a dedicated research institution, Colorado State University is well acquainted with the fact that science knows no boundaries. CSU has a long history of research and scientific study with a diverse...

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Turkey pardoned of liability for post-feast laziness

Hana Pavelko November 15, 2023

With the holidays just around the corner, many students are preparing for Thanksgiving feasts — or at least better food than what they can get at the dining hall. With people looking forward to slices...

Sleep deprivation thwarts student health, success

Sleep deprivation thwarts student health, success

Kira Shryock November 15, 2023

The college student’s all-nighter could almost be considered a rite of passage with how commonly and almost fondly it’s discussed. With finals right around the corner, students might struggle to effectively...

Colorado State University System Chancellor Tony Frank speaks at the sixth annual Colorado State University SPUR Water in the West Symposium Nov. 9.

Water in the West explores how to engage Gen Z, Gen Alpha

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor November 13, 2023

Water is an inextricable part of Western life. As such, it has caused over a hundred years of conflict, which stakeholders are collaborating to resolve.  The sixth annual Colorado State University...

Psychedelic drug MDMA is headed to FDA

Psychedelic drug MDMA is headed to FDA

Jenn Dawson, Science Editor November 9, 2023

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has completed a series of clinical trials as effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The substance MDMA — colloquially known as ecstasy and molly — is now...

Why is doomscrolling so hard to quit?

Why is doomscrolling so hard to quit?

Lizzy Rylance November 7, 2023

It starts out as something harmless, like checking your social media feed for updates on the latest news. Before you know it, hours have passed by.  You keep swiping, operating on autopilot even though...

Why is there so much science misinformation?

Why is there so much science misinformation?

Hana Pavelko, Staff Reporter November 2, 2023

In a world that is constantly changing, the distribution of information is vital. As more is discovered, it is crucial that people are supplied with the newest and most accurate knowledge available. However,...

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Introducing brewing sciences: Crafting the perfect pint

Lizzy Rylance, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

Beer is a big deal in Fort Collins. There are over 20 breweries ranging from small, independent craft establishments to major players like New Belgium Brewing, the fourth largest craft brewery in the country. But...

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