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Anthony Tamayo, an employee at LNL Marketing Agency and host of the event, takes photos of Colorado State University students posing with their personalized Coke cans April 24. "My goal is to get as many cans out as possible with everybody having a smile on their faces," Tamayo said.

The Free Speech sign outside the Lory Student Center encourages students to table, put up signs, and share their opinion on the LSC plaza. Mar. 9.

[Photo] Students, faculty reflect on chalking as tool for protest, activism

March 11, 2025
Mason Shimp, Ashley Lorraine, Ryann Laubscher, Phoebe Fauss, Lexi Strauss, Sam Kornelsen, Will Smith, and Saryah Judish come together to enjoy the warm weather and play volleyball outside the REC center. Lexi Strauss said "We're just partying at night and hanging out together during the day...we were playing spike ball earlier, and they're really good at that". Mar. 8.

Colorado State University students cheer on the men's basketball team during its game against San Jose State in Moby Arena March 4. CSU won 83-56.

[Photo] 2025 CSU men's basketball transfer portal tracker

April 2, 2025
Bowen Born (13) dribbles the ball and looks at the hoop at the Colorado State University game against San Jose State University. CSU won 83-56. Mar.4.

Image of students protesting.

Gallery: Students respond to federal DEI policies

Lauren Mascardo and Cait Mckinzie
February 27, 2025
An audience watches the first short film of the night, "Black Girls Play: The Story Of Hand Games" Feb. 24. The Short Films on Black Brilliance event was held by the Black/African American Cultural Center with help from the ACT Human Rights Film Festival.

[Photo] B/AACC, ACT Human Rights Film Festival host Short Films on Black Brilliance

February 26, 2025
The Black/African American Cultural Center at Colorado State University hosts Short Films on Black Brilliance by the act. human rights film festival. They showed five different videos from animated to short film documentary style videos. Feb 24.

Hazem Gad serves Koshari with the Muslim Student Association during the World Unity Fair Feb. 22. "It's an Egyptian dish," a booth member said. "It's composed of rice, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions and tomato sauce with a garlic sauce on top." The MSA was advertising their Ramadan Iftar event during the fair.

Students sit around a table that has South Korean flags dangling on the front of the space.

[Photo] World Unity Fair celebrates diversity across nations

February 26, 2025
A man using a megaphone.

A woman holding a "Fuck Trump" sign.

A Colorado State University student holds up a sign during a demonstration in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, organized by CSU students Wednesday, Feb. 19.

[Photo] Students, community call on CSU administration to support DEIA, CRCs

Aubree Miller and Hannah Parcells
February 20, 2025
The student leader of the Colorado State University student coalition of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility read off the letter they wrote addressed to CSU's administration. "Our firm belief is that a more diverse, equitable and inclusive Colorado State University provides a more robust and richer experrience for students, staff and professors." Feb. 19.

Students protesting.

Students protesting.

Colorado State University students gather for a diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility protest that started on the Lory Student Center Plaza Feb. 19. Students and community members gathered with homemade signs on poster boards and spiral notebooks.

[Photo] CSU faculty express frustration with admin following uncertainty generated by federal directives

Hannah Parcells and Sam Hutton
February 27, 2025
A large group of students walk together, holding a large banner in front of the group.

[Photo] Department of Education's Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

February 24, 2025
A group of young adults stand together with signs of various sizes.

A Colorado State University student repping Bob Ross skis front flips at the open session during RailJam, held by the Associated Students of CSU and CSU Snowriders in partnership with Woodward Eldora Feb. 13.

Jack Blees throws a front flip at the Colorado State University x Woodward Eldora RailJam on the Lory Student Center West Lawn. Feb. 13.

Kenny Schlosser hits a clean grab at RailJam Feb. 13. Schlosser was the only skier on telemark skis — a type of ski with toe-only bindings, rather than heel and toe bindings.

The 2025 RailJam banner waves against the snow-covered Rockies as the Colorado State University Snowriders Club prepares for the event Feb. 13.

Nicole Kelp works as an assistant professor in the department of microbiology, immunology and pathology at Colorado State University, where she has her own lab Feb. 12. Kelp works on science communication at a undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. level.

Sara Garvey's Psychology of Human Sexuality class takes notes during her lecture. Garvey has a PhD in Health and Social Psychology. Feb. 7.

A full case of a large moth species is stored in the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Jan. 24.

Gallery: C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity houses unique specimens

Lauren Mascardo, Staff Photographer
January 30, 2025
A colorful moth species is preserved at the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Jan. 24.

A case of multiple sepcies of moths from Montana are stored in the C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Jan. 24. The museum is currently working with a Montana non-profit to store and take data on these insects.

[Photo] CSU's bug museum preserves Rocky Mountain critters

January 28, 2025
One case holds about 54 moths out of the 197,000 moths and butterflies preserved in the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Jan. 24. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located in the Hartshorn Building on Colorado State University's campus.

Chuck Harp, the collections manager at the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, pulls a case of beetles from their 4 million pinned bugs in the museum Jan. 24.

The C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity is located in the Hartshorn basement and is home to 4.7 million species of insects from around the world. Jan.24.

A cheerleader jumps with her arms out to the side during a sports game.

A mens basketball player moves around another basketball player during a sports game.

A group of women in white jerseys stand together at a sporting event with their hands in the air.

[Photo] CSU women's basketball set for future Pac-12 clash, looks to sell out Moby Arena Sunday

December 5, 2024
A woman in a white jersey jumps while throwing an orange ball in the air while a woman in a black jersey jumps with her at a sporting event.

[Photo] Ronsiek sisters lead path to victory for CSU women’s basketball against Oregon State

November 9, 2024
A woman in a white jersey bounces an orange ball around women in black jerseys at a sporting event.

A woman in a white jersey bounces an orange ball at a sporting event while a woman in a black jersey tries to steal the ball.

A woman in a white jersey jumps next to a woman in a black jersey at a sporting event.

A man in a green suit plays the saxophone in front of a microphone ina large arena.

College students stand in a formation holding instruments.

Colorado State University students and Grillo's Pickles Ambassadors Olivia Proctor and Liberty Alofsin serve Grillo's Pickles Spears and Chips samples to CSU students as a way to promote sales and community, "We are promoting Grillo's Pickles just trying to get some community feedback, and share the love of our favorite pickle brand." Proctor stated "College students can apply to be their university's pickle people...I applied on TikTok." The two pickle connoisseurs were promoting a Grillo's merch giveaway, handing out free samples, seltzer koozies, and coupons for your next pickle purchase. 17 Oct.

Two students stand behind a promotional table with a green cloth over the top that reads "Pickles" and "Chill Out Eat a Pickle."

Three female athletes jump at the same time with their arms in the air. Trying to block a ball incoming from the other team's side

A female athlete jumps while tossing a ball in the air. The athlete is in an arena with a large crowd in the stands.

A women's volleyball player gets low to the ground while hitting the ball during a game.

The first Planet Fitness in Fort Collins held its grand opening Aug. 14. The brand new Planet Fitness is located at 126 W. Troutman Parkway. A classic membership starts at $15 per month.

[Photo] Planet Fitness opens 1st location in Fort Collins

September 4, 2024
Colorado State University's volleyball team plays against Michigan State University in Moby Arena Aug. 31. CSU lost to Michigan State 3-1.

[Photo] CSU volleyball meets Pac-12 announcement with excitement, caution

September 19, 2024
A sandwich shop counter with a green and white sign reading, sexy sammies.

[Photo] The picky eater: Sexy Sammies is must-try

September 5, 2024
Colorado State University student Jayse Nakasone orders lunch at the newly opened Sexy Sammies in the Lory Student Center basement Aug. 30. Sexy Sammies is a Northern Colorado based resturant serving chicken tenders, tender sandwiches, salads with many side and sauce choices. Aug. 30.

The front of an old brick building with big letters spelling Student Services.

A close up of the Student Services green Colorado State University sign.

A green Colorado State University building identification sign with Student Services printed on it

An old three sotry brick building is seen with Student Services spelled out in big letters above the entrance

A left-side view of an old brick building with big letters that spell "Student Services"

A three story brick building stands atop green grass with the words Student Services across the front. There is a tree nearby the entrance with a green bike rack on the other side. The bike rack has three bikes locked to it

[Photo] CSU changed its Title IX provisions — here's what it means for students

August 28, 2024
A three story old brick building stands on a sunny day with the words Student Services across the front of the building above the entrance. The image is seen through a few leaves, with the building as the main focus.

An old brick building stands with letters spelling Student Services across the front of the building. The building is viewed through a tree branch and some leaves

A side image of a three story tall brick building. An empty green bike rack is next to the entrance.

A three story tall brick building stands atop green grass. The building has letters that read Student Services in all capital letters.

A three story tall aging brick building stands atop green grass with two bike racks, one on each side of the entrance.

An old three story brick building stands on a sunny day on green grass. There is a green Colorado State University building sign on the right marking the building and it's name.

A three story building stands on green grass with two trees on either side. The building is old brick with some brown aged marks. There are two bike racks on either side of the entrance, the rack on the left side has three bikes locked onto it.

Colorado State University students draw and color with eachother during Ramapalooza in the Lory Student Center. Aug.16.

Students take a break from the Ramapalooza fun to color and enjoy each others company. Aug.16.

Colorado State University students participate in the cupid shuffle outside of the Lory Student Center at Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Colorado State University students Avery Burcham, Eli Burbach, Gude Walters, and Edison Macomber prepare for their Ramapalooza polaroid. Aug.16.

The Ramskellar underneath the Lory Student Center hosted music trivia for students during Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Colorado State University housing staff and faculty enjoy Ramapalooza's free samples and good energy.. Aug. 16.

The restaurants inside the Lory Student Center give out free samples during Ramapalooza. Freddy's Steakburgers gave out french fries, tater tots and custard. Aug.16.

Students play foosball in the game room located in ballroom B at the Lory Student Center during Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Colorado State University students play giant Pac-Man during Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Students play ping-pong together in the Lory Student Center ballroom during Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Students pose before their round of pingpong at the Lory Student Center Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

Colorado State University students gather in the ballrooms to play ping-pong, original arcade games, and mini-golf. Aug.16.

Colorado State University student Ashley Tieszen participates in axe throwing at Ramapalooza. Aug.16

Denver based artist YaSi performs at the Lory Student Center stage at Ramapalooza. Aug.16.

YaSi performs as the second act at the Ramapalooza stage. YaSi is a small and upcoming artist based in Denver Colorado. Aug.16

Colorado State University student Hannah Cable gets a bright pink butterfly painted on her face at Ramapalooza. Aug. 16

Suzanne Akin the owner and designer of Akinz screen prints all the t-shirts given to students at Ramapalooza. Aug. 16.

Colorado State University ASCSU president Nick DeSalvo and Vice Presidet Braxton Dietz walk out of the convocation ceremony alongside CSU president Amy Parsons. Aug. 16.

Colorado State University marching band's tuba section plays music to close the convocation ceremony. Aug. 16.

A team of cheerleaders lifts their golden poms into the air, each with one hand on their hip, facing an audience.

[Photo] 'You belong here': Annual Convocation welcomes class of 2028

August 22, 2024
Colorado State University cheerleaders dance in sync at Convocation in Moby Arena Aug. 16. Convocation marks the start of new students' academic journey at CSU and features a guest speaker and performances from the pep band and the cheer team.

Colorado State University cheerleaders get the class of 2028 on their feet and full of spirit at convocation in Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

The Colorado State University marching band's drum majors pose with school spirit at convocation. Aug. 16.

A team of cheerleaders lifts their golden poms into the air, each with one hand on their hip, facing an audience.

[Photo] ‘You belong here’: Annual Convocation welcomes class of 2028

Aubree Miller, News Editor
August 22, 2024
The Colorado State University marching band listen to speeches and wait for their turn to cheer on the Rams at convocation in Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

The Golden Poms listen to speakers at convocation at Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

Colorado State University Golden Poms clap for the speakers at the class of 2028's convocation. Aug. 16.

The class of 2028 at Colorado State listens and poses at convocation in Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

The Colorado State University class of 2028 and marching bad enjoy convocation which is described by President Amy Parsons as their first day. Aug. 16.

The Colorado State University class of 2028 sit together with their colleges while they listen to a variety of speakers at Convocation in Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

The Colorado State University Class of 2028 listens to CSU President Amy Parsons speak at Convocation in Moby Arena. Aug. 16.

Stephen Brackett, Colorado State Alumni 2006 speaks at the class of 2028 Convocation. Brackett serves as the Colorado Music Ambassador. Aug. 16.

Stephen Brackett speaks to the class of 2028 about what it means to be a Colorado State University Ram and his experience as a Ram himself. Aug. 16.

Hayden Isaacs rides a 2011 Suzuki GSXR 1000, through the streets of San Diego, California. July 20.

Ismael Dembele participates in long jump at the Colorado State University Doug Max Invitational. Apr. 28.

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