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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Wildfires spark concerns over soil pollution

Sophia Pruden • September 29, 2024

Wildfires have ramped up globally, posing a massive risk to public health and safety. Scientists at Colorado State University's department of soil and crop science and Stanford University's department...

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Devil’s Backbone exposes ancient history of the Front Range

Hayley Bisant • September 17, 2024

The name Devil’s Backbone likely conjures up intimidating images for those who aren’t familiar with the site. However, the owner of this title is nothing sinister. In fact, it’s a popular outdoor...

Reed Hollinger works with a petawatt-class titanium sapphire laser system at the Colorado State University Advanced Beam Laboratory in Fort Collins Oct. 3, 2023. Designed and built by undergraduates in house, the laser is one of the highest powered in North America and can produce temperatures similar to the center of the sun.

CSU offers rare opportunities for undergraduate research

Hana Pavelko • September 10, 2024

Colorado State University has made a name for itself in the world of academic research and is recognized around the world for its status as a tier 1 research university. "Today, CSU has grown to become...

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CSU prepares students for annual ‘freshman flu’

Hana Pavelko • August 27, 2024

The beginning of college is an exciting time: new people, big events and living away from home for the first time. It is easy to be swept away by the excitement of the upcoming semester. However, there’s...

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