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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Spring

Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 30, 2025

Coachability is a valuable skill in every aspect of life. The ambition to learn and the ability to mindfully listen comes naturally to Colorado State football linebacker Owen Long. At only 19 years...

The Colorado State University softball team celebrates after Jordan West (20) scored a home run to earn two runs during the match against San Diego State University April 6.

CSU softball rallies around young core

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Since the 2024-25 softball season started, Colorado State softball went from 15 upperclassmen to only seven on this season's roster. Even though some may view this as a setback, the Rams are using it...

Carolina Buffaloe hits the ball during Colorado State University's doubleheader against Fresno State April 26. Carolina and her teammates defeated Fresno State during the first game of their doubleheader 7-0.

CSU softball bids farewell to seniors in final home game against Fresno State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter April 27, 2025

Colorado State softball finished its final home game of the season with a 10-2 loss to Fresno State Sunday. On top of that, the Rams hosted festivities for their five graduating players before the game....

Abby Edward hits a home run, leading Colorado State University to three points April 26. The Rams defeated Fresno State 7-0.

CSU softball eyes MW tournament as it closes out doubleheader against Fresno State

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter April 26, 2025

Colorado State softball split its doubleheader with the Fresno State alongside a Mountain West tournament standings race Saturday, winning 7-0 and losing 8-3. The Rams are fighting for the No. 6 conference...

Travis Turner celebrates a win with his team during the Colorado State University versus Wyoming Border Dual April 26. Turner ran a 21.16 in the 200-meter dash.

Travis Turner brings promising future to CSU track and field in Border Dual meet

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter April 26, 2025

Travis Turner has that dog in him. The Colorado State first-year grabbed his third college victory Saturday during the Border Dual meet at the Jack Christiansen Track in Fort Collins. The 21.16 time...

Maria Brun (26) spikes the ball in Colorado State University volleyball's last home spring game against the University of Colorado Boulder April 19. CSU won 3-1.

Spring season ends as CSU volleyball steps into new era

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 22, 2025

In volleyball, a loss only takes two points. Those two points against Texas A&M led to the end of Colorado State volleyball’s 2024 season, and the completion of the year came with the departure...

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 prepares for redemption in Mountain West tournament

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

With the regular season coming to an end, Colorado State tennis needs the Mountain West tournament to turn the year around. It hasn’t been an easy season for the Rams. With injuries early on, it felt...

McKinlee May, a member of the Colorado State University rodeo team, competes in barrel racing during the 75th annual Skyline Stampede rodeo at The Ranch Events Complex April 6. May placed seventh, with a time of 31.11 seconds.

Passion for rodeo thrives at Skyline Stampede’s 75th anniversary

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

The Colorado State rodeo team hosted the 75th annual Skyline Stampede April 4-6, continuing its legacy as one of the nation’s oldest intercollegiate rodeos. Colleges from the Central Rocky Mountain Region...

Mariya Dobreva hits the ball back during her singles match during Colorado State University's dual against Wyoming April 13. CSU lost 4-1.

CSU tennis closes out regular season with Border War loss

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 13, 2025

Colorado State tennis closed out the regular season Sunday with a 4-1 loss against Wyoming. After having to forfeit a match, the Rams lost doubles quickly. However, the duo of Victoria Erechtchenko...

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 battles in final home dual against Air Force

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 12, 2025

Colorado State tennis kept tensions up in its match against Air Force Friday. The teams had spectators on the edges of their seats, but the Rams fell short 4-2. After losing doubles, the Rams came back...

Image of men's lacrosse player.

CSU men’s lacrosse prepares for toughest battle of season against Colorado

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter April 8, 2025

Although lacrosse is not one of the most popular sports at Colorado State, it has a record of being one of the most successful club programs at CSU. Founded in 1964, CSU lacrosse has a long tradition...

Jordan West (20) swings at a pitch during the Colorado State University's game against San Diego State April 6. CSU lost 10-2.

CSU softball game cut short by blowout from San Diego State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter April 7, 2025

Colorado State was mercy-ruled after five innings, losing to San Diego State 10-2.  The Rams struggled to put up runs against the Aztecs. CSU only had one scoring play in the entire game, coming from...

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