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Supporters of Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and his Republican opponent Darryl Glenn jockey for position behind Bennet while he does an on-air TV interview in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Supporters of Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and his Republican opponent Darryl Glenn jockey for position behind Bennet while he does an on-air TV interview in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Michael Bennet speaks to supporters and possible constituents of his in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Michael Bennet speaks to supporters and possible constituents of his in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Michael Bennet speaks to supporters and possible constituents of his in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Michael Bennet speaks to supporters and possible constituents of his in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A Michael Bennet supporter sports stickers for Bennet (in background) during a rally for Bennet in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A couple of Colorado State University students walk past the Intramural Sports fields on Monday, October 31st. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A Colorado State University student records a social and political speech by Jed Smock in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Smock argued back at forth with students on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Bill in Colorado senate would eliminate free speech zones on college campuses

March 1, 2017
A Colorado State University student records a social and political speech by Jed Smock in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Smock argued back at forth with students on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Heath Elliott, right, and Jed Smock, left, get into an animated argument about this year's presidential nominees while in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Elliott and Smock argued back at forth on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, sexuality, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Jed Smock, on stump, preaches to students and speaks out about social and political issues in the Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Some students became engaged and argued back at forth with Smock on viewpoints surrounding the election, race, abortion, and religion. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Gianna Marconi (34) kicks the ball upfield during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] CSU soccer’s conference tournament dreams dashed with 4-1 loss to SJSU

Colton Strickler
October 16, 2016
Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Rams soccer travels to California for make or break weekend

Colin Barnard
October 13, 2016
Colorado State University's Madisann Relph (15) takes the ball upfield during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] CSU soccer ties Air Force 1-1, stay alive in Mountain West race

Colton Strickler
October 9, 2016
Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Misfortune finds Rams soccer in 2-0 loss to Colorado College

Colin Barnard
October 7, 2016
Colorado State University's Mikaila Arao (24) is surrounded by Colorado College players as she watches Colorado College's Pelemarie Buika (22) head the ball during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Gianna Marconi (34) kicks the ball upfield during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado College's Anne-Sophie Lapointe (4) is helped off the field after being injured during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado College's Anne-Sophie Lapointe (4) reacts after being injured during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Madisann Relph (15) takes the ball upfield during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Madisann Relph (15) fights against Colorado College's Lauren Milliet (2) for possession of the ball during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Madisann Relph (15) fights against Colorado College's Lauren Milliet (2) for possession of the ball during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Madisann Relph (15) fights against Colorado College's Lauren Milliet (2) for possession of the ball during the second half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Hannah Gerdin (14) defends against a Colorado College forward during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Alex Lanning (2) keeps an eye on the ball during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University's Halley Havlicek (21) fights for possession of the ball against Colorado College's Dana Gornick (12) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0.

Colorado State University students Griselda Landa-Posas, right, and Adam Lovell, left, shout and protest the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline.

[Photo] Students protest Dakota Access Pipeline Thursday afternoon

Logan Crizer
October 6, 2016
Colorado State University students Griselda Landa-Posas, right, and Adam Lovell, with megaphone, shout and protest the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University students Griselda Landa-Posas, right, and Adam Lovell, left, shout and protest the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University senior Griselda Landa-Posas, on stump, shouts and protests the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Griselda Landa-Posas, on stump, shouts and protests the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University student Griselda Landa-Posas, on stump, shouts and protests the Dakota Access Pipeline on Thursday afternoon in the plaza. Students gathered in the plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest the controversial pipeline. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The new stump in the plaza on Friday afternoon as students walk through the plaza between classes. Photo credit: Forrest Czarnecki

[Photo] CSU free speech stump replaced on plaza due to deterioration

Hailey Deaver
October 5, 2016
The new stump in the plaza is pictured on Friday afternoon. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The new stump in the plaza is pictured on Friday afternoon. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The new stump in the plaza is pictured on Friday afternoon. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The Stump sits on the plaza as people walk by. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind Sept. 20, 2016. (Collegian File Photo)

[Photo] Blouch: The Stump is still a symbol of free speech

February 7, 2022
Colorado State University students Chandra Sidwell, left, and Jess Winer, right, talk while standing by the new stump in the plaza on Friday afternoon.(Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Here's why we started a new email newsletter, The Stump

October 11, 2018
(Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The CSU Health Network in no longer offering the Learning Assistance Services as part of the Counseling Services. Students seeking academic assistance programs can seek help from other facilities around the school, such as Resources for Disabled Students or through TiLT.

[Photo] Students infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease on campus

September 29, 2016
Colorado State University's McKenna Thornlow celebrates with the volleyball team after the Rams score against Fresno State on Thursday night at Moby arena. The Rams beat the Bulldogs in 4 sets.

[Photo] Colorado State battles through errors, capture first Mountain West win over Fresno State

Chad Deutschman
September 22, 2016
Colorado State University's McKenna Thornlow (4) celebrates with the volleyball team after the Rams score against Fresno State on Thursday night at Moby arena. The Rams beat the Bulldogs in 4 sets. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization.

[Photo] New campus mental health club receives national attention

Savannah Hoag
September 14, 2016
Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait by the CSU Ram statue on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait by the CSU Ram statue on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait by the CSU Ram statue on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University junior Kelly Davis poses for a portrait by the CSU Ram statue on Tuesday afternoon. Davis, who is the Vice President of Active Minds, an organization aimed at reducing mental health stigma among students, recently won a scholarship from the national Active Minds organization. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Colorado State University fans watch the Rams football team take on the University of Texas San Antonio on Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium. CSU beat the Roadrunners 23-14.

Colorado State University fans watch the Rams football team take on the University of Texas San Antonio on Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium. CSU beat the Roadrunners 23-14.

Colorado State University fans watch the Rams football team take on the University of Texas San Antonio on Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium. CSU beat the Roadrunners 23-14.

Fans soak up the sun and watch the football game against UTSA on Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium.

Colorado State University fans celebrate a first quarter touchdown during the game against UTSA on Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium.

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

[Photo] Mothpocalypse Now: moth infestation may disappear over weekend

September 10, 2016
Above, a student enters the TiLT building on Friday afternoon. The CSU Health Network in no longer offering the Learning Assistance Services as part of the Counseling Services. Students seeking academic assistance programs can seek help from other facilities around the school, such as Resources for Disabled Students or through TiLT. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The CSU Health Network in no longer offering the Learning Assistance Services as part of the Counseling Services. Students seeking academic assistance programs can seek help from other facilities around the school, such as Resources for Disabled Students or through TiLT. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A vagabond crambus moth rests on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning.

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Large numbers of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A large group of vagabond crambus moths rest on the outside of a door at the Plant Sciences building on Friday morning. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Programs celebrating the life of Tom Sutherland, a former agriculture professor at Colorado State University and abroad, adorn rows of seats at the celebration of life for Sutherland on Saturday, August 20th at the Lory Student Center.

[Photo] Tom Sutherland, former captive and emeritus professor, honored with celebration of life

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 20, 2016
RamWelcome 2016: Colorado State University freshmen walk past a directional sign pointing towards the Lory Student Center on Friday afternoon during their first weekend at Colorado State University as students. (Forrest Czarnecki/Collegian)

Cal Rhoads (freshman), center, reacts after missing a shot while playing strike bowling on the first night of Ram Welcome activities on Thursday, August 18th. The Ram Welcome weekend featured carnival rides, games, music, and many other activities for incoming CSU freshman to participate in during their first week at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki/Collegian)

Richie Dow, right, and Christian Kelly, left, react as Dow makes a shot while playing a game of corn hole on the first night of Ram Welcome activities on Thursday, August 18th. The Ram Welcome weekend featured carnival rides, games, music, and many other activities for incoming CSU freshman to participate in during their first week at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki/Collegian)

A spinning carnival ride glows while being ridden as the sun sets on the first night of Ram Welcome activities on Thursday, August 18th. The Ram Welcome weekend featured carnival rides, games, music, and many other activities for incoming CSU freshman to participate in during their first week at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki/Collegian)

[Photo] Ram Welcome Events Photo Series

Guest Author
August 21, 2016
Colorado State University freshman (class of 2020) hold on tight while riding a carnival ride during the first night of Ram Welcome activities on Thursday, August 18. The Ram Welcome weekend featured carnival rides, games, music, and many other activities for incoming CSU freshman to participate in during their first week at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A spinning carnival ride glows while being ridden as the sun sets on the first night of Ram Welcome activities on Thursday, August 18th. The Ram Welcome weekend featured carnival rides, games, music, and many other activities for incoming CSU freshman to participate in during their first week at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki/Collegian)

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