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David Slifka, Digital Production Manager. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

[Photo] Meet the editor: David Slifka, Digital Production Manager

August 25, 2019
David Slifka, Digital Production Manager. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Matt Tackett, Photo Director. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

David Slifka, Digital Production Manager. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Ty Davis, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Matt Tackett, Photo Director. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Matt Tackett, Photo Director. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

[Photo] Meet the editor: Matt Tackett, Photo Director

August 25, 2019
Ty Davis, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Ty Davis, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Lauryn Bolz, Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Lauryn Bolz, Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Lauryn Bolz, Arts and Culture Editor. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-in-Chief. (Austin Fleskes | The Collegian)

[Photo] Meet the Grad: Forrest Czarnecki

Matt Tackett
May 10, 2020
Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-in-Chief. (Austin Fleskes | The Collegian)

Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-in-Chief. (Austin Fleskes | The Collegian)

Hope Swearingen writes in a journal and soaks up the sun June 19 at City Park as temperatures climbed into the 80s and mostly sunny skies held out for the afternoon. Fort Collins is expected to see thunderstorms later in the week followed by sunny weather and temperatures back in the 80s. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Matt McCune searches through his tackle box while fishing at City Park June 19 as temperatures climbed into the 80s and mostly sunny skies held out for the afternoon. Fort Collins is expected to see thunderstorms later in the week followed by sunny weather and temperatures back in the 80s. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Matt McCune casts out his fishing line June 19 at City Park as temperatures climbed into the 80s and mostly sunny skies held out for the afternoon. Fort Collins is expected to see thunderstorms later in the week followed by sunny weather and temperatures back in the 80s. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A chainsaw sits on a repair bench at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

A "cookie log" shows fresh marks from a crosscut saw at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

A pile of logs and wood chunks sits by the wayside after being split at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Parker Allen takes an axe to a pre-cut log while practicing the vertical chop event at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Parker Allen takes an axe to a pre-cut log while practicing the vertical chop event at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Galen Burr performs some maintenance on a chainsaw following one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Parker Allen is the Vice President of the Colorado State University logging team. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Chase Cessna shows off a piece of birthday cake on an axe at one of the Colorado State University logging team's recent practices. The team was celebrating Cessna's recent birthday. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Galen Burr applies WD-40 to the teeth of a crosscut saw following on the Colorado State University logging team's practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

Galen Burr applies WD-40 to a crosscut saw following on the Colorado State University logging team's practices. (Forrest Czarnecki | College Avenue)

David Lynch sends a five-step jump on his skateboard near the Lory Student Center April 23. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Leif Idzahl sends a five-step jump on his skateboard near the Lory Student Center April 23. Idzahl and his family were visiting Fort Collins from Steamboat Springs. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A couple of Colorado State University volleyball fans watch the warmups before the CSU basketball game against Fresno State on Thursday evening. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

SERIOUSLY: CSU offers to pay students to stay past halftime

Forrest Czarnecki
March 31, 2019
Conner Hendrick answers questions related to the position of Speaker of ASCSU before the president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A microphone sits on a table before the start of the ASCSU election debate March 27 in the Plaza. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Ziel: It's time to speak up for students

October 2, 2019
Conner Hendrick answers questions related to the position of Speaker of ASCSU before the president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Conner Hendrick answers questions related to the position of Speaker of ASCSU before the president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Dominick Quintana and Aly Ammar answer questions during the ASCSU president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Wyatt Mount prepares to answer questions during the ASCSU president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Maddie Taylor answers questions during the ASCSU president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Miniature American flags and political signs hang from Josh Johnson's table during the ASCSU president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The Colorado State University President's Council on Culture is a leadership group that operates with the goal of diversifying CSU's culture by promoting inclusivity on campus. (Photo Illustration by Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The Colorado State University President's Council on Culture is a leadership group that operates with the goal of diversifying CSU's culture by promoting inclusivity on campus. (Photo Illustration by Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] CSU President’s Council on Culture aims for equality, diversity

March 6, 2019
Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey talks to students during his office hours in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Alumni Association releases 2019 Best Teacher Awards

Lauryn Bolz and Graham Shapley
April 2, 2019
Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey poses for a portrait near his office in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey poses for a portrait near his office in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey talks to students during his office hours in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey poses for a portrait near his office in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University journalism and media communication professor Mike Humphrey poses for a portrait near his office in the Clark Building. Humphrey was recently awarded one of CSU's Best Teacher Awards, one of six professors to win. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Boxes filled with oranges are pictured at an event put on by SLiCE and the Larimer County Food Bank on Thursday afternoon in front of the Sherwood Forest. The event was put on to help fight food insecurity at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] New Rams Against Hunger program to reduce food waste, food insecurity

Charlotte Lang
February 20, 2019
A pedestrian crosses the cars of a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

A Fort Collins police officer blocks Laurel street following following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes| Collegian)

A stopped freight train sits near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Greg Taylor looks at a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

A pedestrian crosses the cars of a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

A stopped freight train sits near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

A stopped freight train sits near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped in the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a collision with a pedestrian at 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Pedestrians cross in between the cars of a freight train that is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A stopped freight train is reflected in the windows of a storefront near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Railroad crossing lights flash while a freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Pedestrians cross in between the cars of a freight train that is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A Fort Collins Community Service Officer controls traffic in front of a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A Fort Collins Community Service Officer controls traffic in front of a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Greg Taylor clears snow from the sidewalk in front of his store while a stopped freight train sits near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Greg Taylor clears snow from the sidewalk in front of his store while a stopped freight train sits near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The shadows of a railroad crossing sign are seen on the car of a stopped freight train near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a train and pedestrian collision at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Footprints are pictured in the snow underneath the Clark B wing on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A Colorado State University student walks through the courtyard underneath the Clark B wing while it snows on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A pedestrian walks through the courtyard underneath the Clark B wing while it snows on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Footprints are pictured in the snow underneath the Clark B wing on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Footprints are pictured in the snow underneath the Clark B wing on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Hyron Edwards goes in for a layup against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

[Photo] CSU guard Hyron Edwards progresses on the path of potential

January 31, 2019
Colorado State University's head coach Niko Medved watches the game against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

[Photo] Ali Farokhmanesh installs irreplaceable lessons as CSU assistant coach

February 22, 2019
Colorado State University's Kris Martin takes a shot against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

[Photo] Rams fail to capitalize on momentum from upset win over the weekend

January 29, 2019
Colorado State University's head coach Niko Medved yells from the sidelines during the game against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Niko Carvacho (32) goes in for a layup against Boise State Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

[Photo] Takeaways from a crucial Rams win in the Spud State

February 28, 2019
Colorado State University's head coach Niko Medved reacts to a play during the game against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Anthony Masinton-Bonner (15) goes in for a layup against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Colorado State University's head coach Niko Medved reacts to a play during the game against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Cooks put together a meal on the night of Jan. 23 at Nick's Italian restaurant. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Nicholas Lobato, a line cook at Nick's Italian restaurant, works behind a cloud of steam and puts the finishing touches on a meal on the night of Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Brian Shaner adds the finishing touches to a pizza at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Brian Shaner adds the finishing touches to a pizza at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A meal waits to be taken out to a table at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rudy Schuster, right, and his twin daughters Claudia, left, and Anya, middle, play a game of cards while waiting for their food at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Schuster is employed by the United States Geologic Survey, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Drinks are taken out to a table at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rudy Schuster, right, and his twin daughters Claudia, left, and Anya, middle, have dinner at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Schuster is employed by the United States Geologic Survey, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rudy Schuster, right, and his twin daughters Claudia, left, and Anya, middle, play a game of cards while waiting for their food at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Schuster is employed by the United States Geologic Survey, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Brian Shaner adds the finishing touches to a pizza at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rudy Schuster, right, watches while his twin daughters Claudia, left, and Anya, middle, play a game of rock, paper, scissors over dinner at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Schuster is employed by the United States Geologic Survey, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Mark, Ella, Kass and Rose Kohrmann have dinner at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Mark Kohrmann is employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A calamari pizza sits at the table of Mark Kohrmann and his family at Nick's Italian restaurant on Jan. 23. Kohrmann is employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, but has been unable to work due to the federal government shutdown. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Various textbooks for Colorado State University courses are piled up on a table. The process for how textbooks are chosen at CSU may not be as straight forward as students may think. (Photo Illustration by Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

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