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The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Cat Blouch

Cat Blouch, Social Media Editor

Cat Blouch is the social media editor at The Collegian. They are a fourth-year student at Colorado State University studying business administration with a concentration in marketing and a minor in statistics from Delta, Colorado. They have been on The Collegian's team since the summer of 2020, starting on the opinion desk and later joining the photo team.

Blouch began their social media interest by working on the @colostatememes page on Instagram and looked at the social media editor position as a way to further engage with the CSU community. They are excited to find new ways to hear the voice of the student body and engage more with readers through their positions at The Collegian. Blouch enjoys the flexibility of being able to pursue creativity in multiple mediums at The Collegian.

When Blouch is off the clock, you can find them engaging in other creative areas such as creating music, writing poetry or filming a video. They hope to continue their creative pursuits after college through work in marketing analytics and content creation.

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Third-year animal sciences student Mia Ritter poses at the Natural Science Building March 24. Ritter is running for student body president and has been a part of the Associated Students of Colorado State University for three years holding various positions: Senator for the Native American Cultural Center, Chair for the Diversity & Inclusion Caucus, and Chair for the Budgetary Affairs Committee within the Legislative Branch. Voting opens on RAMweb April 3.

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Fourth-year sociology student Sammy Trout poses at the Natural Science Building March 24. Trout is running for student body vice-president. Trout has been in ASCSU for two years, holding the positions of Senator for the College of Liberal Arts as well as the Chair of the University Affairs Committee within the Senate. Voting opens on RAMweb April 3.

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Fourth-year sociology student Sammy Trout and third-year animal sciences student Mia Ritter pose at the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building March 24. Ritter is running for student body president while Trout is running for vice president. Ritter has been a part of ASCSU for three years holding various positions: senator for the Native American Cultural Center, chair for the Diversity and Inclusion Caucus, and chair for the Budgetary Affairs Committee within the Legislative Branch. Trout has been in ASCSU for two years, holding the positions of senator for the College of Liberal Arts as well as the chair of the University Affairs Committee within the senate. Voting opens on RAMweb April 3.

[Photo] ASCSU elections: President, VP candidates Mia Ritter, Sammy Trout

March 29, 2023
Shawn Bingham, the newly appointed Director of the University Honors Program at Colorado State University, poses for a portrait at the fireside lounge in Academic Village at CSU March 24. Bingham talked about the biggest hurdles he hopes to overcome as the new director, noting his goal to overcome the stigma of elitism that some people may have towards the honors college through efforts of diversity.

[Photo] New CSU Honors director to focus on campus-wide connections

Allie Seibel, News Director
March 28, 2023
Shawn Bingham shakes hands with a member of the Colorado State University honors college in the Academic Village fireside lounge March 24. Bingham is the newly appointed Director of the University Honors Program. “The first thing out of my mouth typically at any info session …. Throw out all your ideas about honors because hopefully this is not going to be that- it’s a community, and it’s a really supportive one, said Bingham.

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Teja, a model for the 2023 United Women of Color Hair Show, struts down the runway at the Lory Student Center Ballroom D Feb. 26.

Gallery: United Women of Color Hair Show

Cat Blouch, Staff Photographer
March 2, 2023
Christopher Sanford, owner of the NoCo Cat Cafe in Loveland, Colorado, pets a kitten Feb. 25. Our mission is to get cats adopted, but our goal within that mission is to try to help families find the right fit, said Sanford.

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Christopher Sanford, owner of the Noco Cat Café, holds a kitten at the café Feb. 25. Our mission is to get cats adopted, said Sanford.

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A black cat roams around the NoCo Cat Café in Loveland, Colorado Feb. 25. Our mission is to get cats adopted, said owner Christopher Sanford.

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A cat wakes up from its nap at the NoCo Cat Café in Loveland, Colorado Feb. 25. Owner Christopher Sanford said his favorite part of working at the cat café is getting to see the cats get adopted into loving families.

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Umbrellas dangle in an alley outside of Happy Luckys Teahouse in Fort Collins

[Photo] Fort Collins Ghost Tour uncovers haunted stories

October 24, 2022
Horoscopes Oct. 3-9

Horoscopes Oct. 3-9

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2022
Horoscopes Sept. 26 through Oct. 2

Horoscopes Sept. 26 through Oct. 2

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2022
Colorado State University students sit on the lawn at the Lory Sculpture Garden Sept. 20.

[Photo] CSU Greek life brings connections, community to students

August 23, 2023
Horoscopes Sept. 19-25

Horoscopes Sept. 19-25

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2022
Mady Cline participates in bid day at the Lory Sculpture Garden

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A student at Colorado State University participates in bid day at the Lory Student Center West Sculpture Garden

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Three people stand together in a triangle formation

Blouch: Polyamory is effective if you communicate properly

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2022
Horoscopes Sept. 12-18

Horoscopes Sept. 12-18

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2022
A mural is painted in an alleyway near the Civic Center Parking Garage

[Photo] Burke: Fort Collins embraces graffiti art without the vandalism

Callum Burke, Collegian Columnist
September 13, 2022
Nancy Coats prepares her horses for evacuation due to a fire that started near Overland Trail in Fort Collins Sept. 8. I was out here at 4 (p.m.) feeding early, and I think what I heard was the lightning strike that started the fire, and as soon as I pulled out, I saw the smoke and the fire, and I called 911. Overnight, the fire was partially contained.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Agencies respond to lightning strike fire near North Overland Trail

Tri Duong, Co-Photo Director
September 9, 2022
Fourth-year business student Elizabeth Rencher introduces herself during the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University Aug. 31. I just heard about students doing so many amazing things on campus, Rencher said. I really wanted to get involved.

Blouch: The real issues with ASCSU are internal

Cat Blouch, Social Media Editor
September 7, 2022
Horoscopes Sept. 5-11

Horoscopes Sept. 5-11

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2022
Speaker of the Senate Nicholas DeSalvo introduces himself during the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University. Last year the environment was incredibly dysfunctional, said DeSalvo. Thats when I decided to run. I decided to kind of shift the culture within the senate.

[Photo] This week in ASCSU: Medical emergency training, bee yard renovation

November 3, 2022
Senior political science student Kimberly Carracedo-Perez introduces herself during the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University. As speaker pro tempore, Carracedo-Perez said, My job is to provide you with resources.

[Photo] ASCSU ratifies BSOF, SFRB members, passes bill

September 29, 2022
A member of the Associated Students of Colorado State University introduces themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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A member of the Associated Students of Colorado State University intoduces themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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Third-year computer science student Rithik Correa explains why he joined the Associated Students of Colorado State University.

[Photo] ASCSU swears in new senators, hears legislation on elections

September 19, 2022
Sammy Trout and Araidne Athey participate in the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University. I cant for the life of me understand any good intentions with the way this senate session has been set up. Senate was canceled but also not? And the not part is through a method that is entirely devoid of rules. For context, this session has no quorem, said Athey.

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Members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University intoduce themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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Second-year student Reed Vega speaks on why he joined the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Aug. 31. I wanted to join the conversation of how we could make the university better, Vega said.

[Photo] This week in ASCSU: Director of academics ratified, decisions reviewed

October 21, 2022
Masters student Vaishnavi Sonarikar introduces herself at the first senate meeting for the Associated Students of Colorado State Unviersity. I decided to get involved into ASCSU because I wanted to try something really intense and impactful.

[Photo] ASCSU ratifies new senators, associate justices, election manager

September 9, 2022
Senior economics student Scott Thomson speaks about why he got involved with the Associated Students of Colorado State University. Im passionate about affordable housing.

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A member of the Associated Students of Colorado State University intoduces themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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A member of the Associated Students of Colorado State University intoduces themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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Second-year student Asma Bushara introduces herself during the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University Aug. 31. I decided to give this a go just because I though itd be something interesting, said Bushara. I also agree with what everyone said with diversity and giving people voices.

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Second-year political science student Reham Abdunabi introduces herself at the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State Unviersity Aug. 31. The reason I got involved is I honestly wanted to try something new and speak for the voices of my community.

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Members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University introduce themselves at the first senate meeting of the semester Aug. 31.

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Sammy Trout and Araidne Athey particpate in the first senate meeting of the semester for the Associated Students of Colorado State University Aug. 31. My reason for joining is that I saw a lot of detriment happening to the disabled community and I thought that I would be able to help mitigate that, said Athey. I have seen it every single day since then.

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Fourth-year human development & family studies student Kelly Dungan is ratified as the Deupty Cheif Justice during the first senate meeting of the semester for the Asssociated Students of Colorado State Unviersity Aug. 31.

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Members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University gather in the senate chambers Aug. 31. This was the first senate meeting of the fall 2022 semester.

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Senior biomedical sciences student Alex Silverhart particpates in the first senate meeting of the semester of the Associated Students of Colorado State University Aug. 31.

[Photo] ASCSU kicks off senate with special session

September 5, 2022
Horoscopes Aug. 29 through Sept. 4

Horoscopes Aug. 29 through Sept. 4

Cat Blouch, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2022
Seriously: 5 things to avoid as a 1st-year in college

Seriously: 5 things to avoid as a 1st-year in college

Cat Blouch, Collegian Columnist
August 18, 2022
Jake Byrd and Caroline Distel stand on The Plaza wearing pride flags

Campus preachers return, spark protests, debates

Cat Blouch, News Reporter
April 20, 2022
Colorado State alumni Cei Lambert speaks to the audience at TEDxCSU about Identity affirmation through Passion work at the Lory Student Centre Theatre March 5, 2022

TEDxCSU 2022 brings unique talents, sparks self-reflection

Cat Blouch, News Reporter
March 8, 2022
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)

Blouch: The Stump is still a symbol of free speech

Cat Blouch, Collegian Columnist
February 7, 2022
Blouch: U+2 has a history of classism and racism

Blouch: U+2 has a history of classism and racism

Cat Blouch
November 17, 2021
Blouch: We should adopt a permanent pass/fail grading system

Blouch: We should adopt a permanent pass/fail grading system

Cat Blouch
November 1, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Brian Peña | The Collegian)

‘Squid Game’ shows us the real horror is capitalism

Cat Blouch
November 1, 2021
The front parlor of the 1879 Avery House

[Photo] Halloween tours offered for first time at historic Avery House

October 26, 2021
The front parlor of the 1879 Avery House

[Photo] Halloween tours offered for first time at historic Avery House

Samy Gentle
October 26, 2021
curse this hellish website. why did it only upload 3 out of 15 photos. - Cat

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Blouch: The scariest thing about Halloween? Sexual assault statistics

Blouch: The scariest thing about Halloween? Sexual assault statistics

Cat Blouch
October 25, 2021
Seriously: Why self-care is good for you

Seriously: Why self-care is good for you

Cat Blouch
October 10, 2021
Why watching tons of porn is bad for you

Why watching tons of porn is bad for you

Cat Blouch
September 26, 2021
Opinion editor of The Collegian Bella Eckburg stands at the Oval at Colorado State University Sept. 9. Eckburg is a Journalism and Media Communications major at CSU. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

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Opinion editor of The Collegian Bella Eckburg stands at the Oval at Colorado State University Sept. 9. Eckburg is a Journalism and Media Communications major at CSU. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

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Opinion editor of The Collegian Bella Eckburg stands at the Oval at Colorado State University Sept. 9. Eckburg is a Journalism and Media Communications major at CSU. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

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A student walks towards the Durrell dining hall from Laurel Village Feb 2. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Blouch: The Great Resignation has reached Fort Collins

Cat Blouch
September 9, 2021
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