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Colorado State University graduates who are military veterans, ROTC or are in active military service stand to be recognized during university commencement in Canvas Stadium May 16.
Gallery: CSU hosts first universitywide commencement in 30 years
Cait Mckinzie and Hannah Parcells • May 17, 2025

Students sit around large tables with members of Colorado State University administration to speak about federal policy shifts at the Associated Students of CSU Navigating Your Future Round Table, which was organized as an opportunity for students to connect with university administration about their pressing concerns in the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center April 29.
ASCSU roundtable highlights leadership commitment amid shifting federal directives
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

In light of changing federal directives and uncertainty regarding higher education, Colorado State University leadership...

A group of protesters holds signs up to passing cars on the corner of South College Avenue and Prospect Road May 1. Part of the May Day protests, a nationwide movement pushing back against recent federal activity, Fort Collins residents lined College Avenue to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration.
Community gathers for May Day to oppose Trump policies and defend workers’ rights
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Hundreds of Fort Collins community members lined South College Avenue from Mulberry Street to Horsetooth Road in protest...

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LATEST HEADLINES
ASCSU roundtable highlights leadership commitment amid shifting federal directives
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

In light of changing federal directives and uncertainty regarding higher education, Colorado State University leadership met with students Tuesday,...

Community gathers for May Day to oppose Trump policies and defend workers’ rights
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Hundreds of Fort Collins community members lined South College Avenue from Mulberry Street to Horsetooth Road in protest of President Donald...

CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026
Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Colorado State lacrosse has a long tradition of success, from their record-high six Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national championships...

Horoscopes May 5-11
May 6, 2025
MOST READ
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America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging 'Rampant Illegal DEI Programs'
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • June 25, 2025
Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers
Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • July 18, 2025
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5 new restaurants in Fort Collins worth trying this fall
Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • August 8, 2024
3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers for Business & Brand Growth
3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers for Business & Brand Growth
March 31, 2025
3 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Subscribers (Safe & Real Growth!)
3 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Subscribers (Safe & Real Growth!)
March 27, 2025
Is Dallas, TX A Safe Place To Live?
February 19, 2025
LIFE AND CULTURE
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Life and Culture
Rams for Rescues volunteers socialize, find forever homes for animals
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025

Starting the year with an entirely different set of officers, Rams for Rescues is a collaborative organization that helps local animals. This...

Delta Chi fraternity member Zack Neumann after being pied to support cancer research on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado on April 27. "I enjoy it and I think it's fun now." Said Ethan Valdez. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.
CSU students, Fort Collins residents reflect on tabling as outreach tool on The Plaza
John Vu, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
Attendees of the Pride Resource Center's Queer Prom event dance in the Lory Student Center Theater April 25.
Pride Resource Center hosts night of unconditional love, belonging at Queer Prom
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • April 28, 2025
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CSU Restorative Justice Club builds community, togetherness in education
Aubree Miller, News Editor • April 23, 2025
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SPORTS
Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University vs. Utah State basketball game. Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54
Sports
5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025
John Vu, Staff Reporter • July 25, 2025

As Colorado State heads into its last year in the Mountain West conference, athletics looks to replicate one of their most successful years in...

Colorado State University lacrosse huddles up to prepare for the next play in their game against the University of Utah in Fort Collins April 4. CSU won 15-9.
CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026
Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025
Mya Lesnar during the women's shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational track meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado May 3.
CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational
Adam Gross, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025
Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.
Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
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OPINION
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Opinion
Weishaar: My preconceived notions of college were wrong
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • May 2, 2025
I cannot believe I have already been a college student for a year. I could have sworn I just got here. Now that I have been through the ringer, I have been thinking about everything the media and my parents told me about college — and how inaccurate these sources were when compared to my actual experience as a first-year.
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Greene: How I found my place at CSU as a marginalized student
Navaeh Greene, Collegian Columnist • May 2, 2025
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Lopez: A journey of truth — my sincerest farewells to The Collegian
Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • May 1, 2025
Christian Arndt, the life and culture editor, poses for a portrait on The Oval.
Arndt: Thanks for everything, Collegian
Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor • May 1, 2025
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SCIENCE
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Science
Biomedical engineering seniors create patented 3D-printed prosthetic foot
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • May 2, 2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing...

Lauren Brainard, Samantha Preuss, Robert Serunjogi, Shelby Ardehali and Kelli McGuire pose for a photo behind test materials for their biodegradable menstrual pads April 25. "Engineering is, as a profession, really about service," Preuss said. "That's not how everybody sees it, but I think it's about improving the world around you."
Engineering students address health care accessibility by developing sustainable menstrual pad inserts
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • April 28, 2025
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Campus Connections students mentor, inspire growth among local youth
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • April 28, 2025
Executive order reducing forest protections raises concerns in Colorado
Executive order reducing forest protections raises concerns in Colorado
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Arts and Entertainment
Horoscopes May 5-11
Sophia Masia, Reporter • May 6, 2025

These last weeks of the semester hold harmonious transits with plenty of opportunities for growth in store for us. First, I’d like to thank...

A colorful design created by senior Nathalia Olvera-Barajas is worn by a model May 3. The Astral Threads Fashion Show was put on in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom.
CSU Astral Threads Fashion Show converges creativity, STEM
Aubrey Means, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025
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Meet this year’s CSU MFA graduate: Claudia Bokulich
Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025
A college student kneels in front of the table with signs that say "Cleaning for Spring? Donate Unwanted Denim Here" in bold letters.
Local artist repurposes worn denim into sustainable art
Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter • May 1, 2025
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CANNABIS
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Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Guest Author • May 4, 2023
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