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Tory Horton closes collegiate chapter with strong pro day performance

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 5, 2025

Perseverance: a typical word in sports but almost an understatement for Tory Horton’s career. The wide receiver chose to forgo the NFL draft after the 2023 season, staying with Colorado State football...

Colorado State University students cheer on the men's basketball team during its game against San Jose State in Moby Arena March 4. CSU won 83-56.

2025 CSU men’s basketball transfer portal tracker

Michael Hovey and Sophie Webb April 2, 2025

Editors Note: This post will continue to be updated as players announce where they will play next season. The transfer portal continues to reshape college basketball, and Colorado State men's basketball...

Courtesy of CSU Athletics

Ali Farokhmanesh aims to build on CSU men’s basketball foundation as head coach

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

Times are changing. Since Colorado State men’s basketball introduced its new head coach, Ali Farokhmanesh, the program has officially entered a new phase. Addressing the media at his introductory...

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Nique Clifford and Rashaan Mbemba huddling up during their game March 1. Colorado State University defeated Utah State with a score of 93-66.

CSU men’s basketball enters transfer portal race, lands Illinois transfer Carey Booth

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Colorado State men’s basketball is entering the transfer portal landscape. As first reported by Justin Michael of DNVR, the Rams picked up a big addition, forward Carey Booth for the 2025-26 season...

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson shoots a layup during Colorado State University's game against Adams State University in an exhibition game Oct. 30. CSU won 90-74.

Breaking: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson enters transfer portal, commits to Minnesota

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

­Kyan Evans has opened the floodgates.  Evans led the march of Colorado State men’s basketball players entering the transfer portal March 29. Shortly after, Jaden Steppe and Luke Murphy followed...

April Fools': Elon Musk buys NIL rights of CSU student-athletes, effective immediately

April Fools’: Elon Musk buys NIL rights of CSU student-athletes, effective immediately

Sparkling Whimsy, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is a satire for April Fools’ Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject...

April Fools': LeBron James joins CSU men's basketball

April Fools’: LeBron James joins CSU men’s basketball

Mark Fischer, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

LeBron James shocked the world with his recent commitment to Colorado State men's basketball. Bryce James, who is currently a senior in high school, recently announced his intent to play for the Rams....

Graphic by Mackerel Harvey

April Fools’: CSU Athletics set to officially rebrand CAM the Ram mascot in 2027

Alexander Mason, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

Colorado State University plans to rebrand its school mascot to the Blue Razorbacks, officially taking effect Fall 2027. The change marks an end to the 71-year-long CAM the Ram mascot era. This all...

Sarah Weekley follows through on her hit during Colorado State University's match against San Diego State University March 30 at the Fort Collins Country Club. CSU lost 4-2.

CSU tennis shows improvement in loss against San Diego State

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

Colorado State tennis has shown signs of improvement in every dual, with Sunday being no exception. Despite the 4-2 loss to San Diego State, the Rams fought hard. CSU put it all onto the court, fighting...

A male basketball player weraing a white and green jersey with the number 0 dribbles the ball down the court as a packed crowd watches him.

Kyan Evans enters transfer portal, CSU men’s basketball awaits decision

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Colorado State men’s basketball guard Kyan Evans has entered the transfer portal, marking the first CSU player to do so this offseason. The news was first reported by Sam Kayser of League Ready. Evans...

Courtesy of Heather Leigh Rissi

CSU women’s club lacrosse strives for inclusivity, growth, competitive spirit

Joe Demyanovich, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

The Colorado State women’s club lacrosse team is redefining what it means to be a student-athlete at the club level. Through a combination of open communication, a focus on team culture and a commitment...

Guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles around a University of Maryland player during Colorado State University's game in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Where will he land?: Projecting Nique Clifford’s best fit in 2025 NBA draft

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

A day that basketball players dream of is coming soon for one of the Rams’ superstars. Colorado State men’s basketball star player Nique Clifford is expected to be chosen in the upcoming 2025 NBA...

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