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Smoke in Fort Collins clears as Lee Fire reaches 86% containment

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 28, 2025

Fires on the Colorado Western Slope created smoky and hazardous air conditions even in areas that are nowhere near the flames. Fort Collins was enveloped in smoke for many days in early August as the Lee...

(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

LFTE: What to expect from The Collegian news desk

Sam Hutton and Chloe Waskey August 28, 2025

With a 134-year presence in the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities, The Collegian stands as a valuable, reputable and reliable source of pertinent information. Dedicated CSU students...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons waves at students attending Convocation in Moby Arena Aug. 22.

Fall 2025 Convocation welcomes new Rams, highlights importance of community

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter August 25, 2025

This past week, students and faculty at Colorado State University welcomed the newest class of Rams to campus. According to an email sent out by CSU President Amy Parsons, this year’s incoming class...

Colorado State University students participate in the "Cupid Shuffle" dance outside of the Lory Student Center at Ramapalooza Aug. 16, 2024.

Ramapalooza welcomes CSU first-years with high-energy environment

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter August 25, 2025

Colorado State University’s campus came alive as students gathered for Ramapalooza, the university’s annual back-to-school celebration. With music, games and a vibrant atmosphere stretching across...

Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. Colorado State University Police issued a public safety alert regarding threats of violence...

Dozens of students fill the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Chambers to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.

ASCSU regroups after challenging spring semester

Sam Hutton, News Editor August 20, 2025

Off the heels of one of the least-contested election cycles in recent memory, the Associated Students of Colorado State University is ripe for redevelopment in the fall. For the first time in two years,...

Allison Hall, located on the north side of campus, faces Laurel Street March 9, 2024.

Recent dorm, building construction modernizes CSU’s historic campus

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter August 20, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University students and faculty have shared their historic campus with construction crews, navigating detours amid sounds of banging and drilling. The modernization...

Signs around campus direct new Colorado State University students and their families to Ram Orientation where they attend informational sessions, meet their peers and prepare for the upcoming school year July 18.

Incoming students share first impressions of CSU at orientation

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 15, 2025

All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving them the opportunity to form their first impressions of the Ram lifestyle before...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging ‘Rampant Illegal DEI Programs’

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief June 25, 2025

The nonprofit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education June 24, alleging Colorado State University's violation of federal...

A sign that reads "No Tyrant, No King, No Fascist Regime" is held above thousands of demonstrators preparing to march from the Lory Student Center Plaza to College Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest June 14.

‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy

Chloe Waskey, News Editor June 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote. Thousands of Fort Collins community members gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Saturday morning...

Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 sit on the field in Canvas Stadium during the universitywide commencement Friday, May 16.

CSU speakers echo belonging, togetherness at first universitywide commencement in Canvas Stadium

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief May 17, 2025

For the first time in 30 years, a full Colorado State University graduating class tossed their caps in unison. Universitywide Commencement, the first ceremony to be held in Canvas Stadium, recognized...

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