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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 swing during Colorado State University's match against No. 49 San Diego State University at the CSU Tennis Complex March 30. 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...

Catcher Carolina Buffaloe bats during Colorado State University's game against University of Montana at Rams Field in Fort Collins, Colo. March 30. The Rams won 9-1.

CSU softball snaps 3-game losing streak in dominant fashion

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 30, 2025

Ending in the fifth inning, Colorado State softball beat Montana 9-1 with a mercy ruling.   Even though the weather didn't bring any heat, the Rams brought their own with hot bats and orange uniforms...

Hunter Strand competes at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Meet at Colorado State University March 29.

Young Rams of CSU track and field perform well at Jack Christiansen Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter March 29, 2025

For the second year in a row, weather loomed over the Jack Christiansen Invitational in Fort Collins. However, it once again could not stop Colorado State track and field from showing out Saturday. Redshirt...

A woman in a gray and black tennis uniform holding a racket looks at an oncoming tennis ball in front of a black fence.

CSU tennis falls to UNLV in landslide battle

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

The numbers don’t always tell the full story, but for Colorado State tennis’ 4-0 loss Friday to UNLV, this is certainly true. CSU has had a hard time securing wins this season, yet these struggles...

Giselle Bently (14) pitches the ball at the Colorado State University's softball game vs Utah State Mar. 27. CSU lost 9-14.

CSU softball falls to Utah State in game 1 of 3-day series

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

Colorado State softball faced Utah State at home Thursday for the first game of a three-day series. The Rams fell to the Aggies 14-9. The final score appeared closer than what the game actually was, with...

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