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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

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All content by Bailey Shepherd
Bailey Shepherd poses for a portrait on the campus of Colorado State University.

Shepherd: Thank you — Bailey’s final recap

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2022
Connor Jones wins MW golf title as CSU finishes 2nd at championship

Connor Jones wins MW golf title as CSU finishes 2nd at championship

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2022
Colorado State University women's golf player Gabby Minier watches as her shot soars through the air toward the hole at Ptarmigan Country Club Oct 19, 2021. The Rams placed third in the Colonel Wollenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic in a field of 15 collegiate teams.

Colorado State women’s golf finishes 8th at MW tournament

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2022
Colorado State infielder Danielle Serna (21) prepares to catch a pass to get New Mexico infielder Ashley Archuleta (7) out at first base April 8, 2022.

Colorado State softball suffers 3rd away series sweep

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2022
The New Belgium Brewing porch at the North end zone of Canvas Stadium.

Beer Edition: New Belgium Porch and FNBO Loft offer Ram fans beer-drinking spots

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2022

Ryan Stonehouse, Jordan Kress show roster potential

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2022
Junior pitcher, Julia Cabral (12) winding up for a pitch in the second game of Colorado State vs. San Jose State University on Mar. 26.

Colorado State softball sweeps series over San José State

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2022
Colorado State women's golf player Fancy Arphamongkol tees off at the Colonel Wollenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic, Oct. 19, 2021. The golf invitational was the Colorado State women's golf team's first and only home meet of the season. Colorado State notched a third place finish overall.

Men’s, women’s golf face tough competition over break

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2022
Davis Bryant holds a towel before teeing off on hole tenth of the Ram Masters Invitational Sept 18, 2019.

CSU men’s golf ties for 13th at Prestige invitational

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2022
Football update: Jay Norvell's progress in first 2 months at CSU

Football update: Jay Norvell’s progress in first 2 months at CSU

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2022
The crowd and police at the January 1970 demonstration against Brigham Young University in Moby Arena.

1970 Moby riot: Students using the athletics stage for change

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2022
Lauren Gale in her 2021 Olympic jersey poses in a start position on the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 4. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

15 track and field Rams set PRs at first meet of the season

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2021
New Colorado State University head football coach Steve Addazio speaks at the men's basketball game

Update: CSU head football coach Steve Addazio fired after 2 seasons

Bailey Shepherd, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2021
A triangle of soccer balls on the Colorado State University soccer field next to the Ram Field logo Oct. 15, 2021.

CSU soccer bows out of MW tournament with 1-0 Utah State loss

Bailey Shepherd
November 2, 2021
A set of plastic defender targets on the Colorado State soccer pitch Oct 15. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU soccer loses 3-1 in Border War before MW tournament

Bailey Shepherd
October 31, 2021
A triangle of soccer balls on the Colorado State University soccer field next to the Ram Field logo Oct. 15, 2021.

CSU soccer grabs playoff spot with draw against Boise State

Bailey Shepherd
October 25, 2021
A triangle of soccer balls on the Colorado State University soccer field next to the Ram Field logo Oct. 15, 2021.

CSU soccer extends winning streak to program-record 5 games

Bailey Shepherd
October 18, 2021
Head coach Tom Hilbert talks to the team huddle Sept. 28 following the Colorado State University win against the University of Wyoming. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Rams volleyball prepares for New Mexico, Air Force home games

Bailey Shepherd
October 12, 2021
Head coach Tom Hilbert talks to the team huddle Sept. 28 following the Colorado State University win against the University of Wyoming. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

CSU volleyball picks up two road wins to improve to 9-6

Bailey Shepherd
October 10, 2021
Members of the Colorado State women's soccer team huddle together for a celebration after forward Gracie Armstrong notched the Rams' third goal of the game Sept 12. The Rams went on to win 6-0 against the visiting Idaho State Bengals. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU soccer loses twice in opening weekend of conference play

Bailey Shepherd
September 27, 2021
Parathakorn Suyasri follows through on his drive on the tenth hole of the Ram Masters Invitational. (Luke Bourland | Collegian)

CSU golf overcomes wind to win Ram Masters Invitational

Bailey Shepherd
September 22, 2021
Colorado State defender Kenady Leighton jostles for possession Sept. 12. The Rams beat the visiting Idaho State Bengals 6-0 in the Ag day game. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Colorado State soccer defeats Idaho State in Ag Week finale

Bailey Shepherd
September 14, 2021
The Colorado State football team takes the field at Canvas Stadium on Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the visiting South Dakota State Jackrabbits. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Week 2: CSU football looks to recover against Vanderbilt

Bailey Shepherd
September 8, 2021
Trey McBride (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Nov. 16, 2019.

Countdown to football season: What to consider for week 1

Bailey Shepherd
September 1, 2021
A fan in the whiteout crowd wears a volleyball hat passed out by the team before the game. The crowd set the all-time record for attendance at 7,745. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Ram’s guide to game day plus must-attend season openers

Bailey Shepherd
August 18, 2021
Photo illustration of a tennis racket and tennis balls. (Photo Via Wikimedia Commons | Vladsinger)

Head coach Camerota will not return for 21-22 season

Bailey Shepherd
June 22, 2021
Gabby Minier waits to put on Day 1 of the Colonel Wollenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic on Sept. 23. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Women’s golf records 7th-place finish at Mountain West

Bailey Shepherd
April 28, 2021
Many terms and phrases used by avid weed smokers might mean one thing to them but to nonsmokers, might mean something entirely different. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Professional sports continues to play catch-up with weed laws

Bailey Shepherd
April 7, 2021
Sophomore forward Kristen Noonan dribbles past a defender in the second half. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Rams soccer loses 3-0 to Wyoming on senior day

Bailey Shepherd
April 5, 2021
Kaitlyn Abrams (11) hugs Taylor Steinke (4) after she scored a go ahead goal in he Colorado State University Women's Soccer game against Air Force Academy on March 26. The Rams beat the visiting Falcons 1-0 off of Steinke's lone goal. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Rams down Falcons, tie with Colorado College

Bailey Bassett and Bailey Shepherd
March 29, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Rams to clash with Wolfpack in NIT quarterfinal

Bailey Shepherd
March 24, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Lou Regen | The Collegian)

Special Olympics continues inclusion revolution through pandemic

Bailey Shepherd
March 8, 2021
Kendle Moore (3) rushes past the defenders during the University's basketball game vs Air Force, Feb. 27. CSU takes the win 72-49. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Rams shake off rust over 3-game win streak

Bailey Bassett and Bailey Shepherd
March 3, 2021
Tata Shadowen (11) reaches out for the ball, during the University's second home game vs Purdue University at the Colorado State classic softball tournament on Mar. 8, 2020. CSU wins 4-3. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Wildcat Invitational ends early for CSU softball

Bailey Shepherd
March 1, 2021
AJ Ott competes at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Tournament in Fall 2019. (Photo courtesy of John Martin / CSU Athletics)

Golfer AJ Ott captures back-to-back individual title wins

Bailey Shepherd
February 24, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

NFL report cards for Rams football alum

Bailey Shepherd
February 16, 2021
Sasha Colombo (7) jumps up ready to spike on the Air Force Academy. The Rams lost the game against Air force. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Rams volleyball splits season-opening series against Air Force

Bailey Shepherd
February 9, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball eyes two wins in Border War

Bailey Shepherd
February 3, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s hoops takes on Boise State in marquee matchup

Bailey Shepherd
January 26, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball splits series against conference champs

Bailey Shepherd
January 24, 2021
Tyler Smiens tees a ball up while out golfing on a chilly fall day in 2017. (Collegian file photo)

The Masters: A walkthrough of golf’s biggest tournament

Bailey Shepherd
November 18, 2020
Head coach Tom Hilbert talks to the players in a huddle after the end of the third set and Colorado State University's claiming of the Mountain West Championship title. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Can CSU volleyball maintain dominance without Oleksak?

Bailey Shepherd
November 8, 2020
Andrea Brady dribbles down court at the Mountain West Conference Championship Feb, 24. The Rams lost in the first round to the Aztecs 64-61 but kept it a close game throughout. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

How can Rams basketball teams improve from last year?

Bailey Shepherd
November 2, 2020
Colorado State Freshmen Spencer Gill shoots a three pointer in a game of pick up basketball at City Park on Oct 17. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

FoCo parks offer great opportunities for community sports

Bailey Shepherd
October 18, 2020
Horsetooth Rock above Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, CO (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Hikes around Fort Collins: Enjoying the outdoors close to home

Bailey Shepherd
September 27, 2020
Foliage takes over on the West side of Gadwall Pond at Kingerfisher Point. (Reed Slater | The Collegian)

Fishing spots in Fort Collins: The perfect quarantine sport

Bailey Shepherd
September 22, 2020
Coach Ryun Williams speaks in a huddle during the January 23 2019 game against University of Nevada. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State women’s hoops add trio of transfers

Bailey Shepherd
April 17, 2020
Coach Ryun Williams speaks in a huddle during the January 23 2019 game against University of Nevada. (Collegian File Photo)

Women’s basketball aims for series sweep over Air Force

Bailey Shepherd
February 26, 2020
Makenzie Ellis (11) dives for the ball after a missed shot, during the Colorado State home game vs San Diego State University. CSU falls in ot 64-61. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Women’s basketball sinks to San Diego State on senior night

Bailey Shepherd
February 24, 2020
Lore Devos (35) watches as Jamie Bonnarens (12), Tori Williams and Liah Davis (34) help up Makenzie Ellis (11) after a big play, during the University home game against the University of Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb 19, 2020. CSU wins 60-56.(Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Women’s basketball bounces back to secure win in Orange Out

Bailey Shepherd
February 19, 2020
Colorado State University All-Star Weekend: Who would compete?

Colorado State University All-Star Weekend: Who would compete?

Tyler Meguire and Bailey Shepherd
February 12, 2020
Lore Devos (35) takes a jump shot, during the Colorado State home game against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Feb 5, 2020. CSU loses 79-61. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Conference-leading Fresno team dominates Rams 79-61

Bailey Shepherd
February 5, 2020
Colorado State University volleyball setter Katie Oleksak and swimmer Maddie Ward both won the 2019 Colorado Sportswomen of the Year award. Oleksak is a three-time holder of the Mountain West Player of the Year, and Ward holds the CSU 100-yard breaststroke record. (Photo Illustration by Brooke Buchan, Matt Begeman & Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Ward, Oleksak recognized with Sportswomen of the Year awards

Bailey Shepherd
January 29, 2020
Colorado State University's Guard/Forward Megan Jacobs (3) drives towards the basket while being guarded by two Boise State Defenders Dec. 8. (Noah Turner | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball suffers narrow 72-69 loss to Boise

Bailey Shepherd
December 8, 2019
Head coach Ryun Williams with the CSU women's Basketball team during the home game against Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 22. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball back on track, set for 1st conference game

Bailey Shepherd
December 3, 2019
Makenzie Ellis (11) shoots a layup, during the University home game against Colorado University on Nov. 22. CSU falls 79-75.(Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU falls to CU, Andrea Brady scores career-high 26 points

Bailey Shepherd
November 23, 2019
Colorado State University's Makenzie Ellis (11) faces off against Northern Illinois University's #12 for the jump ball during the women's basketball game against Northern Illinois University at Moby Arena on Sunday Nov. 17, 2019. The Rams fell to the Huskies in overtime 80-75. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Women’s basketball suffer loss against Northern Illinois

Bailey Shepherd
November 17, 2019
Katia Stamatelopoulos (1) pulls the ball away from a Western State Colorado player. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball team takes down Western to start season 3-0

Bailey Shepherd
November 10, 2019
Caeley Lordemann(#14) cuts past a defender towards the Boise State goal, as Colorado State takes on Boise State at home. CSU falls 1-0. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams’ conference tournament, historic season ends in PKs

Bailey Shepherd
November 5, 2019
Kendra Gipson (18) dribbles the ball past an opponent during the Women's Soccer game on Friday November 1st against Wyoming. The game ended in a tie, 0-0, after two overtimes. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Soccer finishes regular season with draw against Wyoming

Bailey Shepherd
November 1, 2019
Katia Stamatelopoulos (1) shoots the ball abasing Colorado State Pueblo. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball impresses in blowout win vs. CSU Pueblo

Bailey Shepherd
October 31, 2019
Midfielder LIv Layton dribbles the ball past Boise State defender Morgan Stone on Oct. 20. The Rams lost the game by a score of 1-0 against the visiting Broncos. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Colorado State soccer secures 2 wins in the desert

Bailey Shepherd
October 27, 2019
Caeley Lordemann(#14) cuts past a defender towards the Boise State goal, as Colorado State takes on Boise State at home. CSU falls 1-0. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU soccer splits two games in windy weekend series

Bailey Shepherd
October 20, 2019
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