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Cartoon football players dressed as zombies and stormtroopers play on a spooky field with ghostly fans in the stands under a full moon.

Try these Halloween costumes inspired by CSU legends

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As Halloween approaches and sports are getting into full swing, it’s fun to imagine what some of Colorado State's most famous athletes may dress up as. From football stars to standout swimmers, these...

A man in a blue and red track uniform stands with a shot put.

Two DII football players rebrand as Colorado State throwers

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

The crashing of metal plates and labored grunts emit from where Cameron Kalaf and Leonardo Ramos lift at Colorado State track and field practice. It's enough to make even the most veteran lifters in...

Janay DeLoach wears the official Olympic Opening Ceremonies attire while speaking in Old Town. (Erik Petrovich | Collegian)

Rams to pros: Where are they now?

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 19, 2024

Colorado State athletes have always prided themselves on being hardworking, dedicated individuals. Some Rams have been able to take this dedication to the next level. The Rams named on this list are...

Mya Lesnar named 2023-24 Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter August 6, 2024

After a monumental season at Colorado State, Mya Lesnar earned the 2023-24 Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year award on Monday. Lesnar is Colorado State’s second MW Female Athlete of the Year...

In an indoor gym, a woman track athlete holds a shotput ball above her head in preparation to throw.

Morris, Lesnar, Hawkins represent Rams in US Summer Olympics team trials

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter July 7, 2024

Colorado State track and field sent a trio of its best women throwers to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2024 United States Olympic Team Trials. Gabi Morris, Mya Lesnar and Michaela...

An athlete runs down a track toward a sand pit and the camera while preparing to jump. A few spectators and other athletes watch from the grass on either side of the track.

Best triple jumper in CSU history Allam Bushara takes flight

Michael Hovey, Staff Reporter May 6, 2024

Allam Bushara hasn’t finished soaring through the air yet. Bushara’s in his fifth and final year jumping for Colorado State track and field with one last chance to improve upon his legacy. The...

A very large group of athletes stand on a track field, viewed from slightly above.

CSU hurdlers run in remembrance of Colton Kaase at Doug Max Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

Five Rams competed in heat one of the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the Doug Max Invitational in Fort Collins on Sunday. All five set personal records. None of them did it without Colton Kaase running...

A track athlete holds an award while smiling in a stadium.

Mya Lesnar’s journey to national title started with belief

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter April 1, 2024

Six years ago, Mya Lesnar didn’t believe she could throw shot put at the collegiate level. Now, she’s an NCAA champion. On March 9, Lesnar threw 18.53 meters in Boston, making her the first woman...

Freshman Kyle Bigley celebrates after a shotput throw at the Jack Christiansen Invitational.

Rams battle weather, set records at Jack Christiansen Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter March 31, 2024

Colorado weather is especially favorable for track and field athletes attempting to set personal records. Friday's rain at the Jack Christiansen Invitational in Fort Collins left an inexperienced group...

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...

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,...

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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...

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