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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

Spring

J.C. Flake from the University of Wyoming saddles his horse before the 68th annual Skyline Stampede in Fort Collins April 7, 2018.

CSU rodeo ropes in new spring season

Kensey May, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

The Colorado State rodeo team is saddled up for this spring season.  After a strong season back in the fall, the rodeo team is excited to show off their skills in the next five upcoming rodeos. “We...

A woman wearing a green and white uniform runs from second to third base while playing softball.

Rams lead comeback win to cap off 5-0 weekend

Will Engle, Staff Reporter March 3, 2024

A comeback win led by a grand slam to finish off a flawless home-opening weekend. Things couldn’t seem to get more picture perfect for Colorado State softball Sunday afternoon.  After being down...

Colorado State University softball players Maya Matsubara (2),Kaylynn English (28) and Molly Gates (4) walk back to the dugout after all getting home during the CSU game against Manhattan College March 2. CSU won 13-5.

Rams sweep Manhattan College, extend win streak to 4 straight

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter March 2, 2024

Colorado State softball is now four for four at home this season after beating Manhattan College 9-1 in the first game and 13-5 in the second game of the series. CSU had an explosive showing in the...

Senior Maya Matsubara (2) prepares to swing during Colorado State University's first game of the day against Iowa State.

Rams reduce Cyclones to evening breeze in home-opening wins

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

A fresh start at home. Colorado State softball took home both games against Iowa State in their home-opening doubleheader on Friday, winning 6-2 and 5-4, respectively.  Fans really showed out at...

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...

CSU indoor track team claims both men’s, women's MW titles

CSU indoor track team claims both men’s, women’s MW titles

Kensey May, Staff Reporter February 26, 2024

Grab a dust pan because the Colorado State indoor track and field team has swept the Mountain West championships. After a grueling three-day competition down in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the track and...

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...

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,...

Courtesy of CSU Athletics

Embracing adversity: Michaela Hawkins aims for success

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter February 14, 2024

Michaela Hawkins boasts a stellar track record in collegiate athletics as a Colorado State thrower. She earned the distinctions Academic All-Mountain West in 2021-22 and Women’s Track and Field Letterwinner...

Radka Buzkova hits the ball back to Abilene in her singles match Jan 26.

Home stretch for CSU tennis ends with victory against Missouri

Luke Hojnowski, staff reporter February 10, 2024

A simple lineup change was all Colorado State tennis needed to take down a ranked opponent. CSU sealed the victory Saturday, winning 5-2 against Missouri at the Fort Collins Country Club, improving...

Courtesy of Colorado State Athletics

Online exclusive: ‘Out for blood’: Hailey Smith looks to hit softball season out of park

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 5, 2024

Pitchers, be wary. Colorado State softball had an unexpected end to the season after being upset by No. 6 Nevada a season ago. That game is still on the mind of outfielder Hailey Smith, who is shaping...

Courtesy of CSU Athletics

‘Out for blood’: Hailey Smith looks to hit softball season out of park

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

Pitchers, be wary. Colorado State softball had an unexpected end to the season after being upset by No. 6 Nevada a season ago. That game is still on the mind of outfielder Hailey Smith, who is shaping...

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