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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Sydney Hornbuckle throws a pitch against San Diego State University at Ram Field March 19, 2023. Colorado State University secured a 3-2 win over the Aztecs to finish the weekend series 2-1.

Behind the battery: Looking into CSU softball’s pitching, catching squad

Will Engle, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

There is perhaps no relationship more integral to a team's success in sports than that of the team's pitcher and catcher. This duo, also known as the battery, is crucial to the pace, execution and outcome...

Joel Scott dunks in the game vs. Utah State Feb 17.

CSU’s strongman: Joel Scott’s rise to MW stardom

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

If Joel Scott's on the schedule, it might be a good idea to hit the gym. Scott has been a crucial part of the physical play that Colorado State men's basketball has showcased this year. While he’s...

Children cheer in the stands.

CSU women’s basketball aims to inspire students with Education Day

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

As opposed to the typical sights of rowdy college students, childlike joy filled the stands of Moby Arena Wednesday morning. The roaring of more than 6,000 elementary students made the Nevada players...

Isaiah Stevens pushes through Nevada defender Tré Coleman during the hard to watch CSU vs. Nevada men's basketball game in Moby Arena on Feb. 27, 2024. (CSU lost 77-74)

CSU loses 1st conference home game in heartbreaking fashion

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

Hearts shattered inside Moby Arena as Jarod Lucas banked in a half-court buzzer beater to end the game. Despite the home success this season, Colorado State picked up their first home loss in conference...

Erin Dawson, Colorado State University swimmer in the 200-yard medley relay during the 2023 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium at the University of Houston Feb. 16.

Off the block: Erin Dawson wins 2 titles at MW championship

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 27, 2024

Qualifying for the NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships is no small feat, but junior Erin Dawson made it look easy.  Over the four days of the Mountain West Swimming and Diving Championships,...

Colorado State Women's Tennis player Radka Buskova bounces the ball in preparation of serving Feb. 25.

CSU tennis finishes short in Rocky Mountain Showdown loss

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter February 26, 2024

Colorado State tennis snapped their 16-match home win streak, dropping to Colorado 4-1 with two unfinished matches at the CSU Tennis Complex Sunday. With a strong start to the weekend — defeating...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

3 University of Wyoming swimmers die in US Highway 287 car crash

Emma Askren, Sports Editor February 23, 2024

The University of Wyoming confirmed in a press release Thursday that three members of the swimming and diving team died in a single-vehicle crash 10-miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border on U.S. Highway...

CSU track and field hopes to make history at MW championships

CSU track and field hopes to make history at MW championships

Kensey May and Adam Gross February 22, 2024

After two broken school records, multiple personal records and national qualifying performances Feb. 10, the Colorado State indoor track and field team is headed to the Mountain West championships in Albuquerque,...

Colorado State University swimmers cheer for the last time during the 2023 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium at the University of Houston Feb. 18.

Preview: Swim and dive heads to Mountain West championship

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and for Colorado State swim and dive, the biggest competition of the year is located in the Lone Star State. The Mountain West Swimming and Diving Championships...

A man in a white jacket stands in front of some grass and trees with his hands in his pant pockets.

CSU’s new interim athletic director: Who is John Weber?

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

John Weber, the new interim director of Colorado State Athletics, was appointed to the position Feb. 19 after it was announced that Joe Parker, the former athletic director, is stepping down. Parker will...

Joe Parker, former athletic director of Colorado State University, speaks at a press conference Dec. 4, 2019. The subject of the conference was head football coach Mike Bobo taking a payout for the remainder of his contract.

Looking back at Joe Parker’s tenure as CSU’s athletic director

Damon Cook and Will Engle February 20, 2024

Colorado State announced Monday Joe Parker would be stepping down from his duties as athletic director. First hired in 2015, Parker experienced everything from huge postseason success to season-ending...

Colorado State University athletic director Joe Parker speaks at a press conference about Steve Addazio being fired from his position as football coach Dec. 2.

Update: Joe Parker officially out as CSU athletic director, John Weber named to interim role

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. This story has also been updated to remedy a confusion as to Joe Parker succeeding Jack Graham. Joe...

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