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Strain Review: Gel Head — an appetizing, easy smoke

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor • October 13, 2022

As the leaves continue to change colors and fall to the ground, Coloradans know the first snowfall is just around the corner. The winter brings habits of staying inside and being warm while binging the...

CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 schedule

CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 schedule

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2022

Colorado State University is hosting its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning Oct. 13. The weekend encompasses activities for members of the CSU and Fort Collins communities and visitors. Below...

A Ram fan's "STATE" bus sits next to the Colorado State University Intramural Fields during a tailgate that took place before the Homecoming game against San Jose State University Oct. 9, 2021.

Point of pride: Why do we celebrate homecoming at CSU?

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2022

As the orange colors of autumn arrive to coat the Colorado State University campus, build-up for Homecoming begins. Students, parents and alumni will experience a weekend of CSU’s longest-standing...

Colorado State University Marching Band Tuba players march toward Canvas Stadium for the homecoming football game against the San Jose State University Spartans. CSU won the game 32-14 Oct. 9. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

‘Keeping the tradition alive’: The Alumni Marching Band legacy

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2022

With this year's Homecoming & Family Weekend swiftly approaching, students, staff, family and the Fort Collins community will experience some of Colorado State University’s finest festivities and...

People stand outside the Colorado State University Lory Student Center to watch the homecoming bonfire before the firework display and lighting of the A Oct. 8. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Homecoming is back: Carrying on beloved historical traditions

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2022

Homecoming is back, and like many Colorado State University traditions, it's still going strong. After a not-so-conventional Homecoming in previous years due to COVID-19, staff and students alike are as...

The view from the top of the London Eye

Study Abroad: A Ram’s European Escape

Michael Marquardt, Photographer • August 23, 2022

Studying abroad has been the most incredible adventure of my life. I naively thought I knew what to expect in Swansea, Wales, having previously visited London and several other cities, towns and villages...

Seriously: 5 things to avoid as a 1st-year in college

Seriously: 5 things to avoid as a 1st-year in college

Cat Blouch, Collegian Columnist • August 18, 2022
Up until now, your introduction to college has likely been full of toothy smiles and icebreakers. I’m not here to ask about your major or where you’re from; I don’t care, and I can promise you most people don’t either.  Instead, I’m here to give you some tough love — to instill in you the knowledge that every first-year college student should know.
Mckenna Daly, President of Chi Omega in front of the sorority home

Here’s what to consider before rushing into Greek life

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • August 18, 2022

Crazy parties may be all that comes to mind when thinking of joining a fraternity or sorority this fall, but the reality is much more complex. If you really intend to join in on the fun, you should consider...

Maddy Erskine and Maxwell Hendrickson pose with all six editions of Scrapped Magazine Aug. 3 at City Park in Fort Collins. Erskine and Hendrickson are editors of the local music zine alongside Max Hogan.

Scrapped brings zines, subculture documentation back to NoCo

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief • August 18, 2022

Just like fashion trends and reruns of “Friends,” elements of life from the 1990s are making a comeback in Fort Collins’ local music scene. For the last six months, fans of Fort Collins artists,...

(Graphic Illustration by Falyn Sebastian | The Collegian)

A quick guide to dispensaries near CSU’s campus

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter • August 18, 2022

It's that time of year again: back to school. As a student in Colorado, you have access to unique opportunities to purchase recreational cannabis, provided you are of legal age. Whether you want to...

(Graphic illustration by Brian Peña | The Collegian)

Head to Head: Is CSU a football or basketball school?

August 18, 2022

For most of Colorado State University's history, the Rams have long been considered a football school. Some of the Rams' legends of the highest tier were part of this program. Greats such as Pro Football...

(Graphic illustration by Chloe Leline | The Collegian)

Advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence

Piper Russell, News Editor • August 17, 2022

Colorado State University has many sexual assault and relationship violence resources. The Women and Gender Advocacy Center is one that provides programs and resources to help sexual assault survivors...

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