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A kid sneakly takes jerky off of a man wearing a velcrow suit before the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field on Sunday. Photo by Hunter Thompson

Tailgaters flood the Sports Authority Field parking lots before the Annual Rocky Mountain Showdown Sunday. Photo by Hunter Thompson

[Photo] 10 irritating Colorado State campus quirks

Interactive News
October 1, 2014
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[Photo] Rocky Mountain throwdown: the importance of the CSU, CU rivalry

September 1, 2013
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Caleb Hendrich

[Photo] Holder to Colorado: We’re leaving Amendment 64 alone

August 30, 2013
Nigel Daniels and Andrew Olson are sworn in as ASCSU President and Vice President at Senate Wednesday May 8, 2013.

[Photo] New year, new leadership for ASCSU

May 9, 2013
Former ASCSU President Regina Martel, left, hands off a "presidential suitcase" to President Nigel Daniels just before he was sworn in at Senate Wednesday night in the computer science building. The suitcase is passed along, and only seen, by the ASCSU presidents.

Musician B.o.B looks over the CSU crowd on the intramural fields at his concert in 2011 sponsored by ASAP. This fall, ASAP will be brining Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for the back-to-school concert.

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[Photo] Run, Fort Collins, Run: Spring and summer Colorado marathons

May 3, 2013
Junior midfielder Ethan Lahoda, 43, makes a pass to a teamate during lacrosse practice. Today at 4 p.m. the team will be playing in the RMLC Playoffs in Grand Junction against Utah.

[Photo] CSU lacrosse aims for ninth RMLC title

May 3, 2013
Junior midfielder Ethan Lahoda, 43, makes a pass to a teamate during lacrosse practice. Today at 4 p.m. the team will be playing in the RMLC Playoffs in Grand Junction against Utah.

[Photo] CSU lacrosse caps undefeated season with sixth MCLA National Championship title

May 19, 2013
An officer directs traffic after police broke up a block party off of Prospect. FCPS Lt. Russell Reed said that there were not enough officers to make any arrests.

[Photo] ALERT: DUI checkpoint currently at Moby Arena after CSU Undie Run

May 10, 2014
Police cars line the street after police broke up a block party near Prospect Road. Inciting a riot is a class one misdemeanor, which can lead to jail time.

[Photo] CSUPD officer accused of brutality, cleared by DA’s office

March 10, 2014
Midfielder Ethan Lahoda looks for a spot to shoot at practice last week. Tomorrow at 5 p.m. the lacrosse team will face off against CU at Hughes Stadium at 5 p.m.

[Photo] Familiar faces of CU, CSU lacrosse set for high-stakes battle at Hughes

April 19, 2013
Midfielder Ethan Lahoda looks for a spot to shoot at practice last week. Tomorrow at 5 p.m. the lacrosse team will face off against CU at Hughes Stadium at 5 p.m.

[Photo] No. 1 CSU lacrosse take down No. 2 CU on their way to 4th straight RMLC Championship

May 5, 2013
Colorado State senior Attacker Maddie Garcia, 1, fights for the ball against a Colorado defender in the matchup on the intramural fields Thursday night.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse team flies high over Boulder on senior night

April 11, 2013
Senior midfielder Braxton Campell passes to a teammate during practice thursday afternoon. The mens lacrosse team is currently undefeated this season.

[Photo] CSU lacrosse set for high-octane matchups in first true home games of season

April 12, 2013
Senior midfielder Braxton Campell passes to a teammate during practice thursday afternoon. The mens lacrosse team is currently undefeated this season.

[Photo] CSU lacrosse wins convincingly in back-to-back home games

April 14, 2013
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[Photo] Former NASA scientist creates DIY marijuana grow system

April 9, 2013
Left to right, ASCSU Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Nigel Daniels and Andrew Olson and ASCSU Presidential and Vice Presidential Wendy Bowling and John Stockley.

[Photo] ASCSU elections voting open on RAMweb today through Wednesday

April 8, 2013
Left to right, candidates John Stockley and Wendy Bowling sit next to debate moderators Collegian Editor in Chief Greg Mees and CTV Station Manager Kaitie Huss while debating with candidates Nigel Daniels and Andrew Olson at the Formal ASCSU Presidential Debate in the LSC Theater Wednesday night.

[Photo] RamRide, Colorado State construction hot topics at ASCSU debate

April 3, 2013
Left to right, candidates John Stockley and Wendy Bowling sit next to debate moderators Collegian Editor in Chief Greg Mees and CTV Station Manager Kaitie Huss while debating with candidates Nigel Daniels and Andrew Olson at the Formal ASCSU Presidential Debate in the LSC Theater Wednesday night.

[Photo] Take the opportunity and vote in ASCSU elections

April 10, 2013
Andrew Olson. ASCSU Vice Presidental candidate.

Nigel Daniels. ASCSU Presidental candidate.

[Photo] RSVP to ASCSU's Inaugural Ball by May 6, everybody

May 6, 2013
Wendy Bowling. ASCSU Presidental candidate.

John Stockley. ASCSU Vice Presidental candidate.

Junior Animal Sciences major Tanner Isaacs practices roping cattle Wednesday night in the BW Pickett Arena. Today marks the first day of a three day rodeo at the arena.

[Photo] CSU rodeo club keeps sport alive

March 28, 2013
Agriculture business majors Travis Jackson, left, and Shiloh Wittler set up barriers for the Skyline Stampede Rodeo at the BW Pickett Equine Center Wednesday evening.

Agriculture business majors Travis Jackson, left, and Shiloh Wittler set up barriers for the Skyline Stampede Rodeo at the BW Pickett Equine Center Wednesday evening.

Google Liquid Galaxy, a digital geospatial map compiled of 10 monitors sits nears the back of the 1st floor computer lab in the Morgan Library. This Liquid Galaxy is similar to the larger scale projector based system also stationed in the library.

[Photo] CSU library gains state of the art technology

March 28, 2013
Sophomore outfielder Taylor Hutton swings at a pitch during the game against Northern Colorado on March 6. Today at 4 p.m. starts a three day series against UNLV at home.

[Photo] CSU softball opens Mountain West play vs UNLV

March 28, 2013
Junior CSU lacrosse player Sean Smith (32) pushes his way past a Cal Poly defender last year on the Intramural Fields. Today, the Rams will face off agains Chapman at 7 p.m.

[Photo] CSU lacrosse survives Chapman 5-4 in 3OT

March 25, 2013
Junior CSU lacrosse player Sean Smith (32) pushes his way past a Cal Poly defender last year on the Intramural Fields. Today, the Rams will face off agains Chapman at 7 p.m.

From left to right, Colorado State students Jeff Carlo, JT Ovee, and Sky Handyside look over Horsetooth Reservoir at the Galena Fire on March 15, 2013.

From left to right, Colorado State students Jeff Carlo, JT Ovee, and Sky Handyside look over Horsetooth Reservoir at the Galena Fire on March 15, 2013.

Sophomore guard Jon Octeus, 5, looks for a pass in practice Monday morning before the team traveled to Vegas for the Mountain West Tournament. Tomorrow the Rams will take on UNLV int he second round of the tournament.

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[Photo] Students speak on Prospect Road closure at College Avenue for MAX construction

March 7, 2013
Associate Senator Nicholas Goode talks in senate Wednesday night in the Computer Science building.

[Photo] ASCSU Senate votes on concealed carry, student fee increase

March 7, 2013
West of the closure between College and Centre avenues, Prospect Road looks much less conjestied than normal 5 p.m. rush hour traffic.

West of the closure between College and Centre avenues, Prospect Road looks much less conjestied than normal 5 p.m. rush hour traffic.

[Photo] Car crash on College and Laurel

May 10, 2013
Freshman Business Administration major Cooper Denny walks past the filled "Before I Die" walls in the Lory Student Center Tuesday. Anyone can walk up and finish the phrase "Before I die I want to..." in chalk on the board. There are over 100 similar walls around the world, but only two are located in Colorado.

Freshman Business Administration major Cooper Denny walks past the filled "Before I Die" walls in the Lory Student Center Tuesday. Anyone can walk up and finish the phrase "Before I die I want to..." in chalk on the board. There are over 100 similar walls around the world, but only two are located in Colorado.

[Photo] "Before I Die" wall designer Candy Chang to speak at CSU about public art

March 6, 2013
Evolutionary Biologist Patricia Bedinger stands in the Colorado State greenhouses surrounded by blooming wild tomatoes Thursday afternoon. Next March Bedinger will be traveling to Ecuador to work in the field and study Solanum Habrochaites, a type of tomato.

[Photo] Fulbright Scholarship sends CSU professors overseas

March 4, 2013
Amy Parsons, Vice President for University Operations, discusses possible sites for the on-campus stadium at the Stadium Advisory Committee at the Hilton Thursday in March of 2012. Funding of half of the stadium, around $125 million, will be the order of Athletic Director Jack Graham and his team to receive from private donors.

[Photo] CSU remains silent about on-campus stadium fundraising

February 25, 2013
Fort Collins resident Jean Yule talks about the possibility of writing a letter to the editor at the Save Our Stadium Hughes meeting at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Wednesday night. The article called into question was seen in Colorado State's alumni magazine and featured the plans and philosophy behind the proposed on-campus stadium.

[Photo] SOS Hughes still fighting against on-campus stadium

February 21, 2013
Wes Eikmeier, 10, attempts to shoot over a San Diego defender last wednesday in Moby's first ranked matchup game. With possibilities of clinching first in the Mountain West Conference title, excitement for CSU basketball has been at an all time high.

[Photo] CSU basketball outworked in loss at UNLV

February 20, 2013
Wes Eikmeier, 10, attempts to shoot over a San Diego defender last wednesday in Moby's first ranked matchup game. With possibilities of clinching first in the Mountain West Conference title, excitement for CSU basketball has been at an all time high.

[Photo] CSU students help boost men’s basketball team to third consecutive sellout crowd

February 21, 2013
Freshman sprint freestyle and backstoke swimmer, Felicia Gilson, practices in the Moby pool Monday before the team's departure to San Antonio, Texas for the Mountain West Championships which start today.

[Photo] Teamwork and consistency key for CSU swimming and Diving at Mountain West Championships

February 20, 2013
Freshman sprint freestyle and backstoke swimmer, Felicia Gilson, practices in the Moby pool Monday before the team's departure to San Antonio, Texas for the Mountain West Championships which start today.

[Photo] CSU swimming and diving to face key midseason competition

November 21, 2013
Senior business major, Cameron Delphia, represents Sigma Nu in a cup stacking event in honor of Chris Engel, a Kappa Sigma member who passed away last year. The proceeds made at the event are being donated to the Chris Engel Scholarship Fund.

[Photo] CSU Greek Life hosts cup stacking event to honor Chris Engel

February 18, 2013
Senior Microbiology major, Alexandra Kumor, claps on her fellow contestants during the costume contest at the Ram Skeller during the Mardi Gras celebration party Tuesday evening. Kumor went on to win the competition with her Crest toothpaste costume.

Crystal Vander Zanden, a homeschool student from Glendale, Arizona, is in her second year of her biochemistry doctoral degree at CSU at the age of eighteen. Vander Zanden decided during her undergrad studies that she loved working in the lab and that is what she wanted to pursue.

Crystal Vander Zanden, a homeschool student from Glendale, Arizona, is in her second year of her biochemistry doctoral degree at CSU at the age of eighteen. Vander Zanden decided during her undergrad studies that she loved working in the lab and that is what she wanted to pursue.

[Photo] 18-year-old CSU student Crystal Zanden a doctoral candidate

February 12, 2013
Crystal Vander Zanden, a homeschool student from Glendale, Arizona, is in her second year of her biochemistry doctoral degree at CSU at the age of eighteen. Vander Zanden decided during her undergrad studies that she loved working in the lab and that is what she wanted to pursue.

12-year-old Jessa Salvador speaks to a honors seminar about her battle with leukemia Monday evening in Academic Village as her mother Jennifer Salvador watches on. When Jessa was asked what was her favorite show was she exclaimed "Say Yes to the Dress!" and went on to tell the group how the show sent her an autographic picture, hat and shirt.

[Photo] Jessa Salvador, 12, speaks to CSU honors students about battle with leukemia

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February 5, 2013
Freshmen Mark Currie, left, and Ben Boucher walk past the Corbett parking lot to their dorm Sunday evening. Starting today, the Corbett parking lot will be closed to make room for Laurel Village, the new student housing project scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2014.

[Photo] Corbett parking lot closing in wake of new housing project

February 4, 2013
Freshmen Mark Currie, left, and Ben Boucher walk past the Corbett parking lot to their dorm Sunday evening. Starting today, the Corbett parking lot will be closed to make room for Laurel Village, the new student housing project scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2014.

[Photo] Ortiz: A letter of advice and support to CSU resident assistants

May 5, 2020
Colorado State President Tony Frank speaks to the senate about tuition Wednesday evening in the Lory Student Center. Frank mentioned that last year was the first year that the university made more money from private donations than from government funding.

[Photo] ASCSU to Frank: no more tuition increases

January 31, 2013
The Study Cube starts to dwindle in capacity as the night progresses and students finish with their studies. The Cube has 24/7 access with a student ID, wireless internet, and laptop checkout.

[Photo] CSU Police Department handles trespassing on campus

Christina Vessa
March 9, 2015
The Study Cube starts to dwindle in capacity as the night progresses and students finish with their studies. The Cube has 24/7 access with a student ID, wireless internet, and laptop checkout.

[Photo] Report: Study Cube safest place to be during tornado

December 9, 2013
Senior computer science major Noah Habibi shows off his braille note taker Tuesday evening in his apartment. Habibi transferred to CSU from Arkansas State University because of the resources that the campus offers that Arkansas did not.

[Photo] Relevance of braille proven during January, National Braille Month

January 23, 2013
10 units from Poudre Fire Authority were dispatched January 16 to the corner of West Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue due to reports of smoke in the building.

[Photo] 10 emergency vehicles sent near W Elizabeth and City Park Ave

January 16, 2013
10 units from Poudre Fire Authority were dispatched January 16 to the corner of West Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue due to reports of smoke in the building.

10 units from Poudre Fire Authority were dispatched January 16 to the corner of West Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue due to reports of smoke in the building.

President Barack Obama visits Colorado State's campus on the Monford Quad Aug. 28, 2012. The President discussed his campaign and how it will affect students. (Photo by Hunter Thompson)

[Photo] CSU basketball extends home winning streak 62-58 against UTEP

January 3, 2013
A group of Human Development and Family Studies students stand aroudn the Thanksgiving baskets they put together for two families. The baskets included items such as winter coats for kids, hot chocolate, and water bottles.

[Photo] HDFS Student Outreach club makes Thanksgiving gift baskets for Fort Collins families

November 15, 2012
A group of Human Development and Family Studies students stand aroudn the Thanksgiving baskets they put together for two families. The baskets included items such as winter coats for kids, hot chocolate, and water bottles.

Haruto Yoshikawa chases his big brother while donning his Superman halloween costume on the West Lawn Wednesday evening. Yoshikawa is a refreshing reminder of why houseowners give out candy to young kids and not college students.

[Photo] Sassy with Cassie: mid-college crisis

August 26, 2015
Student from all of greek life gather around the Kappa for Chili Con Kappa, their fall philanthropy event. People pay to get a cup of chili to help support the sorority.

[Photo] CSU chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma raises money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during philanthropy event

October 24, 2012
A penguin costume doned cat gets some love from a handler at the Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic on Mulberry. Tonight at Avogadro's Number the Cat Rescue is hosting Meow-loween, a halloween party for cats and their owners alike.

Director of Community Development, Brian Roling, right, speaks during the Senate meeting Wednesday night in the Lory Student Center.

Director of Community Development, Brian Roling, right, speaks during the Senate meeting Wednesday night in the Lory Student Center.

[Photo] Colorado State student government will urge Colorado Assembly to pass Textbook Tax Holiday

October 18, 2012
Makeda Hop-Crichlow discusses her standpoint on interracial dating at Real Talk in the Black/African American Cultural Center. The talk was a round-circle discussion on thoughts and viewpoints of interracial dating.

The high school was transformed into CSU's University Center of the Arts building and is celebrating its 4th year anniversary.

[Photo] Upcoming shows at the University Center for the Arts

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September 28, 2015
Makeda Hop-Crichlow discusses her standpoint on interracial dating at Real Talk in the Black/African American Cultural Center. The talk was a round-circle discussion on thoughts and viewpoints of interracial dating.

[Photo] Real Talk: “Being Black Enough”

September 23, 2013
Senior Apparel Merchandising major Jules Davies checks clothing stock in a section of GG Boutique on Laurel St. Wednesday night. Davies says most people that work at GG are Apparel Merchandising majors.

Nial Croll writes notes during the debate between Jared Polis and Kevin Lundberg in a Clark lecture hall.

Four flags wave silently outside of the LSC Theater October of last year. Because of the LSC renovations, ASCSU is reexamaining the process and future of flying the flags at half-mast after a student passes away.

[Photo] Campus grieves over loss of two students

October 30, 2013
Four flags wave silently outside of the LSC Theater Tuesday night. Because of the LSC renovations, ASCSU is reexamaining the process and future of flying the flags at half-mast after a student passes away.

[Photo] CSU student government keeps tribute flags for deceased students

October 10, 2012
Junior Liz Torrez rides her bike through the construction filled sidewalk outside of Braiden Hall Tuesday afternoon. There are multiple large construction projects going on through campus this year.

Junior Liz Torrez rides her bike through the construction filled sidewalk outside of Braiden Hall Tuesday afternoon. There are multiple large construction projects going on through campus this year.

[Photo] Safety tips to cycling during summer heat wave

July 11, 2013
Hughes Stadium sits empty as the sun goes down over the mountains Sunday evening. Among the changes in the bold new era of the athletic department include the push for an on campus stadium, which would replace Hughes.

Hughes Stadium sits empty as the sun goes down over the mountains Sunday evening. Among the changes in the bold new era of the athletic department include the push for an on campus stadium, which would replace Hughes.

[Photo] Update: Frank supports CSU stadium, will renovate Hughes if funding isn’t secured in two years

October 1, 2012
Amy Parsons, Vice President for University Operations, discusses possible sites for the on-campus stadium at the Stadium Advisory Committee at the Hilton Thursday night. At the meeting, four subcommittees gave 30 minute long presentations about their progress concerning the on-campus stadium.

[Photo] Amy Parsons named University Executive Vice Chancellor

May 28, 2015
Dr. Joel Maxcy, sports economist from Temple University, speaks to a small crowd of most Save Our Stadium Hughes supporters in the Cherokee Park Room in the Lory Student Center Monday night. Maxcy spoke on the financial possiblites and downfalls of the proposed on-campus stadium.

Dr. Joel Maxcy, sports economist from Temple University, speaks to a small crowd of most Save Our Stadium Hughes supporters in the Cherokee Park Room in the Lory Student Center Monday night. Maxcy spoke on the financial possiblites and downfalls of the proposed on-campus stadium.

Amy Parsons, Vice President for University Operations, discusses possible sites for the on-campus stadium at the Stadium Advisory Committee at the Hilton Thursday night. At the meeting, four subcommittees gave 30 minute long presentations about their progress concerning the on-campus stadium.

Amy Parsons, Vice President for University Operations, discusses possible sites for the on-campus stadium at the Stadium Advisory Committee at the Hilton Thursday night. At the meeting, four subcommittees gave 30 minute long presentations about their progress concerning the on-campus stadium.

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