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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Emma Askren

Emma Askren, Sports Editor

Emma Askren, alongside Damon Cook, is the fall 2023 sports editor for The Collegian. She began working at The Collegian during her first year in the fall of 2022, when she covered the swim and dive team as well as anything sports-related.

She is currently a sophomore at Colorado State University, where she is majoring in journalism and media communication and double minoring in Spanish and sports management. During her first year, she joined the rowing team, began working as a reporter for The Collegian and working at the Student Recreation Center.

Askren applied to CSU as a journalism major, knowing she wanted to combine her passion for sports and writing to create a fulfilling career. Upon realizing that Rocky Mountain Student Media was hiring for first-years, she jumped at the opportunity to become a writer for The Collegian.

While working for the sports desk, Askren has had the opportunity to write about hockey, logging, whitewater rafting and the importance of women in sports. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, she seeks to break the status quo and become a successful sports journalist following graduation.

Following a year as a sports reporter, Askren became a co-editor for the sports desk alongside Cook. Together the duo seeks to create a new and improved sports desk that caters to all readers of The Collegian and beyond.

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Colorado State womens golf player Kara Kaneshiro looks at her ball in the air at the Ptarmigan Country Club Sept 25.

CSU Women’s Golf to play in NCAA Regionals

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
Colorado State University outfielder Hailey Smith celebrates a home run with her team during the Rams doubleheader against San Jose State University at the CSU Softball Complex April 21. The Rams won both games, 16-0 and 14-0.

Rams softball dominates in shutout series against San Jose State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
Colorado State University pitcher Sydney Hornbuckle throws a pitch during the Rams game against San Jose State University on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Colorado State University infielder Jailey Wilson hits a pitch against San Jose State University on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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The Colorado State University softball team stands in a circle after defeating San Jose State University in a double header on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Part of the Colorado State University softball team huddles together during a break in the Rams double header against San Jose State University on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Colorado State University infielder Peyton Allen prepares to hit a pitch during the Rams double header against San Jose State University on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Colorado State University pitcher Danielle Serna throws a pitch during the Rams double header against San Jose State University on April 21 at the CSU Softball Complex. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Colorado State University infielder Maya Matsubara runs towards home plate where her team is celebrating her home run during the Rams doubleheader against San Jose State University at the CSU Softball Complex April 21. The Rams won both games 16-0 and 14-0 respectively.

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Attendees at the Riley Gaines talk, hosted by Colorado State Universitys student chapter of Turning Point USA and The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, hold up posters and signs for a photo April 3. Defend your daughters; defend your kids, Gaines said.

Askren: Riley Gaines’ presence at CSU violates Principles of Community

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Guard Marta Leimane runs the ball past an opponent at the Colorado State University womens basketball Senior Night game at Moby Arena March 5.

Askren: NIL creates unequal opportunities for CSU athletes

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Cice Kim, a captain of the Colorado State University womens and nonbinary ultimate frisbee team Hells Belles, throws a frisbee during an indoor practice Feb. 14.

[Photo] CSU Hell’s Belles develops community as well as nationals bid

April 10, 2024
Climbing gear sits on a rock.

CSU climbing wall creates culture of acceptance

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
Colorado State University student Chris Harrison climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall on April 2, 2024.

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Colorado State University student Austria Pfanner climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall on April 2, 2024.

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Colorado State University student Chris Harrison climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall on April 2, 2024.

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Colorado State University student Benjamin Haddad climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall on April 2, 2024.

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Colorado State University student Chris Harrison climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall April 2. The climbing wall provides free equipment checkout for all students, including shoes, harnesses, chalk bags, belay devices, lead ropes and dry ice tools. Students can also take classes in which instructors teach belay certification, introduction to climbing courses and route setting. The Rec also hosts climbing competitions throughout the school year.

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Colorado State University student climbs at the CSU Student Recreation Center climbing wall on April 2, 2024.

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CSU Student Recreation Center bouldering wall. Photo taken on April 2, 2024.

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Colorado State University guard McKenna Hofschild runs down the court during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game of CSU against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas March 12. The Rams lost 62-52.

No. 4: CSU basketball greats carve their legacy

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer dunks in a Mountain West mens basketball championship game between CSU and the University of Nevada, Reno March 15. CSU won 85-78.

Gallery: Stalwart Rams take on MW tournament

Emma Askren, Sports Director
March 21, 2024
Colorado State University forward Joel Scott goes for a layup in a Mountain West mens basketball championship semifinal March 15. CSU lost to the University of New Mexico 74-61.

Rams men’s basketball loses semifinals heartbreaker to New Mexico

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Colorado State University forward Patrick Cartier blocks a shot from University of New Mexico guard Jaelen House in a Mountain West mens basketball championship semifinal March 15. CSU lost to UNM 74-61.

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CSU Guard Isaiah Stevens looks for a pass in the CSU vs. New Mexico game during the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer dunks during the CSU game against The University of New Mexico in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

[Photo] Cook: NCAA selection committee doesn't care about MW

March 18, 2024
CSU Guard Nique Clifford embraces coach Niko Medved during the CSU vs. New Mexico game in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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CSU Forward Patrick Cartier shoots a 3-pointer during the CSU vs. New Mexico game in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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Colorado State University forward Joel Scott attempts a shot in a Mountain West mens basketball championship semifinal March 15. CSU lost to the University of New Mexico 74-61.

[Photo] Colorado State dismantles Virginia, builds solid foundation for potential run

March 19, 2024
CSU Guard Joe Palmer defends a New Mexico player during the CSU vs. New Mexico game in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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CSU Forward Joel Scott goes for a layup in the CSU vs. New Mexico game during the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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CSU Guard Joe Palmer drives the ball during the CSU vs. New Mexico game in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

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Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer dunks in a Mountain West mens basketball championship game between CSU and the University of Nevada, Reno March 15. CSU won 85-78.

New methods lead to dominant men’s basketball win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
CSU guard Joe Palmer watches a shot from Nevada guard Kenan Blackshear during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships game against Nevada on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Joe Palmer celebrates in the final seconds of the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Isaiah Stevens goes up for a jump shot in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Jalen Lake goes up for a 3-point shot in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Nique Clifford dunks in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Isaiah Stevens goes up for a jump shot in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Joe Palmer goes up for a jump shot in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Jalen Lake shoots a free throw in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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CSU guard Joe Palmer goes up for a jump shot in the CSU vs. Nevada game during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 14. Colorado State won 85-78.

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Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer shoots a 3-pointer in CSUs game against San Jose State University during the Mountain West mens basketball championships March 13. CSU won 72-62.

“Survive and advance”: Rams basketball gets win over San Jose State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer smiles after a play in a CSU mens basketball game against San Jose State University during the Mountain West championships March 13. CSU won 72-62.

[Photo] March Madness preview: No. 10 Colorado State takes on No. 7 Texas

March 20, 2024
Colorado State University guard Isaiah Stevens drives the ball in a CSU mens basketball game against San Jose State University during the Mountain West championships March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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Colorado State University fan Janice Lynch, nicknamed RamGram, smiles during the Mountain West mens basketball championship game of CSU against San Jose State University March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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CSU guard Isaiah Stevens attempts to block a shot in CSUs game against San Jose State during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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CSU forward Joel Scott blocks a shot in CSUs game against San Jose State during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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CSU guard Josiah Strong drives the ball in CSUs game against San Jose State during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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CSU guard Isaiah Stevens drives the ball in CSUs game against San Jose State during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 13. CSU won 72-62.

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild looks for a pass during the CSU vs. UNLV game on March 12 at the Mountain West womens basketball championship. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

CSU women’s basketball stalwart fight ends short against UNLV

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
CSU guard Marta Leimane goes up for a shot during the Mountain West womens basketball championship game against the UNLV Rebels on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild throws a pass during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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Colorado State University guard McKenna Hofschild dribbles the ball down the court in the Mountain West Womens Basketball Championships. The Rams played UNLV, losing 62-52.

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild throws a pass during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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CSU guard Marta Leimane goes up for a shot during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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CSU guard Sydney Mech goes up for a shot during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild dribbles the ball down the court during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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Colorado State University guard Marta Leimane goes up for a shot during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game of CSU against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas March 12. The Rams lost 62-52.

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Colorado State University guard McKenna Hofschild dribbles the ball down the court during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game of CSU against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas March 12. The Rams lost 62-52.

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Colorado State University guard Cailyn Crocker drives the ball during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game of CSU against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas March 12. The Rams lost 62-52.

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CSU guard McKenna Hofschild looks for a pass during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game against UNLV on March 12. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.

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Colorado State University guard Cailyn Crocker drives the ball during the Mountain West womens basketball championship quarterfinal game of CSU against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas March 12. The Rams lost 62-52.

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Colorado State players Marta Leimane and Sydney Mech guard Nevada player Lexie Givens during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West womens basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54.

CSU women’s basketball plays confident, gets win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
CSU athletes McKenna Hofschild and Hannah Ronsiek await a throw in during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West womens basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54.

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Colorado State University guard Marta Leimane shoots a layup during the CSU womens basketball game against the University of Nevada, Reno at the Mountain West championship March 11. The Rams won 65-54.

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Colorado State players Marta Leimane and Sydney guard Nevada player Lexie Givens during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West womens basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54

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Woman playing basketball on the court.

Tournament preview: Looking at how CSU women’s basketball matches up against competition

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
Two CSU players give each other a handshake after a well-made play during the CSU vs. University of Maine softball game on March 9. (CSU won 6-2)

Rams softball wins in doubleheader against Maine, Drake

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
Diego Rolon takes off after a calf to practice roping at a Colorado State University rodeo team practice in Nuun, Colorado.

Gallery: Skijoring and CSU Rodeo

Cait McKinzie and Emma Askren
March 7, 2024
McKenna Hofschild takes the ball to CSUs side of the court during the CSU vs Wyoming womens basketball game on Feb. 17, 2024. (CSU won75-70)

Gratitude, grit shine through at women’s basketball senior night

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Skijoring trainer and rider warms up horses before the start of the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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A horse in the staging area at the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event relieves an itch on a fence March 3.

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Jerry Kissell gets towed while holding on to several rings at the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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Skijoring skier Craig Kopasz crashes after missing a jump during the first run of the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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Skijoring rider Janelle Urista tows a skier at the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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Skijoring skier AJ Pestello snags rings while getting towed by rider Crow Call at the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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Tim McCarthy wrangles his horse while preparing for the national anthem ride at the Leadville, Colorado, skijoring event March 3.

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Woman playing basketball on the court.

CSU finds luck in 27, gets Education Day win

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

3 University of Wyoming swimmers die in US Highway 287 car crash

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Colorado State University students hold up purple Ram bandanas in support of the Fight Like a Ram womens basketball game Jan. 27. CSU beat San Jose State University 65-49.

Fight Like a Ram: CSU women’s basketball celebrates cancer warriors

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
An aeriel view of the sold-out Colorado State University womens basketball game against San Jose State University Jan 27, 2024. CSU won 65-49.

CSU women’s basketball treats sold-out crowd to win over SJSU

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Jesper Tjader practices for the X Games Aspen Chipotle Ski Knuckle Huck Jan. 26, 2023. Tjader achieved gold during the competition with a switch double backflip, backside butter and a trick coined the worm turn into a 900.

Carving history: Colorado athletes compete in Winter X Games

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
A woman wearing a white athletic uniform shoots the basketball into a goal.

Rams women’s basketball drop ball in first game of new year

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
A complete list of CSUs 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren
November 17, 2023
Women dressed in white athletic jerseys wrap their arms around one another as they celebrate their victory on the court.

Women’s basketball transfer Sanna Ström finds home in FoCo

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
McKenna Hofschild (4) ends the season opener at home with a total of 24 points, five assists, one steal and one block against the Le Moyne Dolphins Nov. 8.

1st points and Powerade: CSU women’s basketball wins over Alabama A&M

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Avery Conn, Colorado State University climbing team president, climbs a route at Ascent Studios Oct. 23. I joined the team for the community; I stayed on the team for the community, Conn said. And my leadership is all about strengthening that connection.

Conquering heights: Inside the minds of CSU’s climbing team

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Colorado State University swimmers cheer for the last time during the 2023 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium at the University of Houston Feb. 18.

Swim and dive rebuilds roster, aims for Mountain West championships

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Libby Brooker (1) jumps to save the ball from going into the goal during warm ups against the United States Air Force Academy Oct 15.

Fout reaches goal record in Rams soccer win over Air Force

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Colorado State swim and dive head coach Chris Woodard talks to his team after they beat Wyoming Nov 5.

Double dual swim meet marks beginning of rebuilding season

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Members of the Colorado State and Wyoming swim teams compete in the 500 yard freestyle event Nov. 5.

Border War marks disappointing end to win streak for Rams

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Colorado State middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) and outside hitter Annie Sullivan (2) block a hit from the University of Wyoming Sept. 20, 2022.

Errors cause Rams volleyball loss in first Border War

Emma Askren, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
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