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Vice President of U.S. Education at Microsoft Hether Danforth talks on the topic of AI at the CSU Ignites AI: Shaping Tomorrow Together event at Colorado State University Oct. 14. "AI can really unlock creativity, accelerate insights and really remove barriers to impact," Danforth said.

Symposium explores future of AI in education, introduces new tech for students

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

On Oct. 14, students and faculty at Colorado State University attended CSU Ignites AI: Shaping Tomorrow Together, an all-day symposium on artificial intelligence. The symposium partnered with Microsoft,...

Demonstrators march along South College Avenue in the first stretch of a 14-mile walk to show solidarity with displaced Palestinians Oct. 11.

FoCo activists march 14 miles in solidarity with displaced Palestinians

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 16, 2025

The Israeli military distributed leaflets across Gaza City Sept. 9 urging around 1 million residents to evacuate westward to Al-Mawasi pending Israel’s plan to occupy the city. One month later, community...

A young man posing for a picture, holding a whiteboard sign that has the word “PRESS” drawn in expo.

CSU student employs silent protest to promote free speech on campus

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

When walking around campus, one is almost bound to see a student carrying an erasable whiteboard with a variety of messages on it, rotating each day. That student is Santino Martinez-Richardson, who is...

College students stand in a formation holding instruments.

Roots that call you back: CSU Alumni Association powers Homecoming Weekend

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

Every year on Homecoming and Family Weekend, Colorado State University's campus fills with an abundance of people who all have one thing in common: their undying love for CSU and the green and gold. Homecoming...

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser visits Fort Collins to engage voters

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 15, 2025

Members of the Fort Collins community visited Avogadro’s Number in Old Town Oct. 8 to interact with Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser. The event was the latest in a continuing...

Ryan Acker sings and plays banjo with band The Last Revel at the Aggie Theatre Oct. 9. “Everyone is excited that the music between the bands really do compliment each other, whether its on the front end or the back end," Acker said. "I'm excited to just see what it feels like when it switches to have the crowd already fired up."

Gallery: Raindrop River Tour intertwines audiences, genres

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 15, 2025

A choir sings in a circle behind protestors sitting on the grass.

5 days and the First Amendment’s future: CSU reinstates free speech policy following weeklong protests

Allie Seibel and Claire VanDeventer October 15, 2025

Colorado State University senior Amber Wright sat on the Lory Student Center Plaza Oct. 7, chalk in hand, surrounded by puddles of water, colorful smears and the remnants of chalked messages. She drew...

Commencement keynote speaker Eugene Daniels addresses the graduating class of 2025 with a speech encouraging strength and self-worth May 16.

Recognizing 5 CSU alumni who are changing the game

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

The annual Homecoming and Family Weekend at Colorado State University is a time for Rams old and new to come together and celebrate green-and-gold pride. It’s a weekend filled with traditions, tailgates...

Marius Lehene, a professor of drawing at Colorado State University, stands in front of his painting, “Irrigation Channel,” at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Oct. 9. “Where is 'We?'" Lehene said. "Just as impossible to redefine as the chipped, peeling, tired skin of paint, unable to offer immunity to whatever entity it locally and temporarily describes — such is life."

Art’s truth is still owed: Professor Marius Lehene on art, AI and democracy

Addie Mitchell, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

“I am a peasant at heart,” Marius Lehene said as he recalled growing up on his grandparents’ farm in Transylvania, Romania; the natural environment was his first teacher. Lehene, now a professor...

Colorado State University football's defense lines up against Fresno State University's offense during the third quarter of CSU's game against FSU Oct. 10. CSU ended the game with 334 total yards and seven touchdowns, winning with a final score of 49-21.

CSU looks to continue building momentum in Homecoming matchup against Hawaii

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

They say success is earned, not given. In Colorado State football’s case, it didn’t necessarily come quickly. But after the Rams’ 49-21 win over Fresno State last week, things are perhaps looking...

Courtesy of The Eye

Through the lens of The Eye: CSU art club welcomes all

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter October 15, 2025

A glimpse into The Eye, Colorado State University's art club, reveals a community of diverse students putting aside time for creativity. The Eye dedicates itself to being a welcoming space for students...

Studdert: Homecoming elucidates Fort Collins' lack of accessible hotels

Studdert: Homecoming elucidates Fort Collins’ lack of accessible hotels

Caroline Studdert, Collegian Columnist October 14, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Homecoming and Family Weekend...

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