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Former Colorado State defensive standout Shaquil Barrett has excelled in his role with the Denver Broncos this season. (Collegian file photo)

[Photo] Shaquil Barrett setting the tone both on and off the field

December 11, 2013
Freshman Taylor Varsho smiles after practice Thursday in Moby Arena. Varsho averages 5.3 points per game off the benc this season.

[Photo] Freshman Taylor Varsho brings competitive edge to CSU women’s basketball

December 7, 2012
Freshman Taylor Varsho smiles after practice Thursday in Moby Arena. Varsho averages 5.3 points per game off the benc this season.

Freshman Taylor Varsho smiles after practice Thursday in Moby Arena. Varsho averages 5.3 points per game off the benc this season.

Workers are seen ontop of the Grove apartments construction site overlooking horsetooth rock Monday afternoon. Construction of the recent Grove apartments has brought questions up on the location and funding of the apartments.

Workers are seen ontop of the Grove apartments construction site overlooking horsetooth rock Monday afternoon. Construction of the recent Grove apartments has brought questions up on the location and funding of the apartments.

[Photo] ASCSU accepts $5,000 donation from Campus Crest Communities

December 5, 2012
Workers are seen ontop of the Grove apartments construction site overlooking horsetooth rock Monday afternoon. Construction of the recent Grove apartments has brought questions up on the location and funding of the apartments.

Workers are seen ontop of the Grove apartments construction site overlooking horsetooth rock Monday afternoon. Construction of the recent Grove apartments has brought questions up on the location and funding of the apartments.

CSU alumni, and local DJ Si Sergist rides his abnormaly tall bike down shields Saturday evening after the rams mens basketball team defeated visiting Evansville.

The three largest brewing companies signs are seen outside of there respective offices, Odells Brewerey, Fort Collins Brewery, and New Belgium brewery. Business association in Fort Collins, and CSU officials are pushing for the city to burnish the city statewide and nationally as a brewing hub.

[Photo] Brew district possibly coming to Old Town Fort Collins

November 28, 2012
The CSU volleyball team made the NCAA Tournament for the 16th season in a row. The Rams travel to Tallahasse, Fla. to play Purdue in the first round.

[Photo] CSU volleyball opens NCAA Tournament Friday against Purdue

November 30, 2012
Senior defensive lineman Zach Tiedgen,47 and the rest of the Rams football team sing the fight song with fans, after there 33-11 win over visiting UNLV. The Rams will travel to Boise State this up coming Saturday to play in there last away game of the season.

[Photo] CSU football defeats New Mexico in season finale to earn its fourth win

November 24, 2012
Retired police officer Howard 'Cowboy' Wooldridge holds up a politcal sign saying "Yes on 64" on top of his horse Tuesday morning on the corner of Prospect and College. Wooldrige is a police voice on capitol hill in opposition to drug prohibition.

Jim McElwain rallies his team together before practice Wednesday afternoon on the practice football fields. The Rams will travel to San Diego State in hopes of improving on their current season record.

[Photo] CSU football faces game changing corner, tough San Diego State defensive scheme

October 12, 2012
Jim McElwain rallies his team together before practice Wednesday afternoon on the practice football fields. The Rams will travel to San Diego State in hopes of improving on their current season record.

[Photo] CSU's secondary has something to prove

April 3, 2014
Chris Nwoke, right runs with M.J. McPeek during practice Tuesday afternoon. The Rams are preparing to travel this week to take on the San Diego State Aztecs.

[Photo] CSU football faces San Diego State’s unpredictable offense

October 11, 2012
Chris Nwoke, right runs with M.J. McPeek during practice Tuesday afternoon. The Rams are preparing to travel this week to take on the San Diego State Aztecs.

[Photo] CSU football faces San Diego State’s unpredictable offense

October 11, 2012
Quarterback M.J. McPeek hands the ball off to Chris Nwoke in the third quarter of Saturdays loss to Fresno State. The Rams will travel to Sand Diego to take on the 3-3 Aztecs.

Quarterback M.J. McPeek hands the ball off to Chris Nwoke in the third quarter of Saturdays loss to Fresno State. The Rams will travel to Sand Diego to take on the 3-3 Aztecs.

CSU's flag team performs on the plaza during the 2012 homecoming. (Collegian File Photo)

[Photo] Homecoming parade road closures, parking

October 15, 2015
Army Ret. Maj. Gen. Carla Bowland, M.D., a College of Natural Sciences alumna from Colorado State University, shared her experiences in Army Medicine in the Lory Student Center Thursday afternoon.

The parking lot where the on-campus stadium will be built sits empty on Sunday morning. In an announcement to the Colorado State community, Tony Frank approved the on-campus stadium.

[Photo] 900-space parking lot to be built on South Campus by Fall 2015

February 27, 2015
Garret Grayson looks up towards the scoreboard during the fourth quarter of Saturdays loss to Air Force. Grayson broke his collarbone during the second quarter of play, and is out indefintly.

The parking lot where the on-campus stadium will be built sits empty on Sunday morning. In an announcement to the Colorado State community, Tony Frank approved the on-campus stadium.

[Photo] CSU to implement new parking permit prices

November 3, 2014
Coach Jim McElwain walks of the field Saturday versus Air Force in dis-belief after losing quarterback Garret Grayson in the second quarter at Falcon Stadium. CSU lost 42-21.

Coach Jim McElwain walks of the field Saturday versus Air Force in dis-belief after losing quarterback Garret Grayson in the second quarter at Falcon Stadium. CSU lost 42-21.

[Photo] CSU football missing key players to injury for Fresno State game, season

October 1, 2012
Senior MJ McPeek led the Rams on three touchdown drives versus Air Force while stepping in for injured starter Garret Grayson. CSU lost 42-21, and moves to a record of 1-3.

[Photo] CSU football’s backup quarterback M.J. McPeek gets his chance to shine

October 1, 2012
Junior Mechanical Engineering Garret Ehrick rides his bike near the enterence of the Lory Student Center Wednesday evening. Areas around Fort Collins including the CSU's campus flooded Wedneday evening during a rainstorm.

[Photo] Blame it on the rain

September 27, 2012
An un-identified man walks by the scene of a fatal train collision Wednesday afternoon. The police believe the train collided with a pedestrian between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to an FCPD news release.

Junior Mechanical Engineering Garret Ehrick rides his bike near the enterence of the Lory Student Center Wednesday evening. Areas around Fort Collins including the CSU's campus flooded Wedneday evening during a rainstorm.

An un-identified man walks by the scene of a fatal train collision Wednesday afternoon. The police believe the train collided with a pedestrian between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to an FCPD news release.

Junior Donny Maclachlan natural resource & tourism major looks for an open reciever Tuesday night during co-ed intramural football.

[Photo] Why everyone needs to try intramural sports

Katy Mueller
February 11, 2016
Tony Frank speaks to the Unviersity on the Oval Thursday morning to a crowd of over 3,500 people. Frank spoke about the last academic year, and the future of CSU..

Tony Frank speaks to the Unviersity on the Oval Thursday morning to a crowd of over 3,500 people. Frank spoke about the last academic year, and the future of CSU..

Tony Frank speaks to the Unviersity on the Oval Thursday morning to a crowd of over 3,500 people. Frank spoke about the last academic year, and the future of CSU..

[Photo] President Tony Frank gives his annual Fall address on the Oval… (SLIDESHOW)

September 13, 2012
Senior biochemistry major Kelsey Thompson works in a lab located in the anatomy/zoology building Tuesday afternoon. Due to current space limitations, the anatomy department led by student grassroots initiatives are petitioning for a new state of the art anatomy facility.

[Photo] Colorado State students create petition to renovate anatomy building

September 11, 2012
Senior biochemistry major Kelsey Thompson works in a lab located in the anatomy/zoology building Tuesday afternoon. Due to current space limitations, the anatomy department led by student grassroots initiatives are petitioning for a new state of the art anatomy facility.

Senior biochemistry major Kelsey Thompson works in a lab located in the anatomy/zoology building Tuesday afternoon. Due to current space limitations, the anatomy department led by student grassroots initiatives are petitioning for a new state of the art anatomy facility.

Iraq veteran Darin Hinman, whose studying at CSU under the post-9/11 G.I. Bill, is one of approximately 200,000 veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. One in 10 Iraq veterans develop PTSD, according to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.

[Photo] Iraq veteran remembers 9/11

September 11, 2012
Quarterback Garrett Grayson eyes a receiver downfield in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams defeated CU-Boulder 22-17, their first win against CU since 2009.

[Photo] CSU football’s offense still searching for an identity following the Rocky Mountain Showdown

September 4, 2012
Quarterback Garrett Grayson eyes a receiver downfield in the third quarter of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams defeated CU-Boulder 22-17, their first win against CU since 2009.

[Photo] CSU vs CU | Football (slideshow)

September 3, 2012
Player scretch on the practice field before practice outside of the Moby Complex Friday, Aug. 24. CSU continues to prepare for CU starting quarterback Jordan Webb.

Player scretch on the practice field before practice outside of the Moby Complex Friday, Aug. 24. CSU continues to prepare for CU starting quarterback Jordan Webb.

Senior biology major Kelly Stabenau places chalk on the plaza Sunday afternoon. The East side of the Plaza is a free speech area that permits chalking to promote events and free speech.

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