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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea respond to questions during their final debate before Election Day in the Lory Student Center

CSU hosts US Senate candidates in televised debate

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

Colorado State University hosted a public debate between the front-runner candidates to represent Colorado in the United States Senate. Held in the Lory Student Center ballrooms Oct. 28, the event saw...

Colorado State University fans cheer after quarterback Avery Morrow scores the game-winning touchdown

Stella: Call it a comeback — Ram Ruckus is starting anew

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist October 24, 2022
A perfect storm of COVID-19 and graduating seniors crippled Ram Ruckus, the official student-led group that supports Colorado State University athletic teams at games, right as it was starting to flourish.  This year, hopefully before basketball season, Ram Ruckus is looking to make a return. 
A graphic with a hand holding a black notebook against a green background with halo-like yellow lines coming from the center of the image. The cover of the notebook has a Colorado State University logo with a halo.

Religious groups you can join on campus

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter October 17, 2022

When students think of getting involved on campus, organizations such as intramural teams, the Associated Students of Colorado State University or volunteer groups come to mind. What students often forget...

Eckburg: How to get the most out of your Homecoming weekend

Eckburg: How to get the most out of your Homecoming weekend

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director October 13, 2022
Homecoming week is a time for Rams of the past and present to reunite and celebrate their Ramily in a week of fun and football.  Whether you’re hosting a tailgate and grilling some bratwursts or killing time before Saturday’s kickoff, Fort Collins has a lot of activities for you to give your visiting family the full FoCo tour. Here are five things you should know to make the most out of Colorado State University and Fort Collins’ Homecoming offers.
Stella: 4 ways to tailor the best tailgate experience

Stella: 4 ways to tailor the best tailgate experience

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist October 11, 2022
College football is one of the greatest privileges as an American, and there is nothing better than spending your Saturday in a parking lot by your favorite college stadium tailgating. Tailgating is an art, and when done right, the outcome of the game does not really matter. Here are four ways to make your tailgate experience one to remember.
Burke: Hey, CSU, it's time to add a skate park to campus

Burke: Hey, CSU, it’s time to add a skate park to campus

Callum Burke, Collegian Columnist October 4, 2022
Colorado State University is a very wheel-friendly campus. From bicycles to rollerblades to skateboards — even the occasional unicycle — when you step foot on campus you are sure to be met with a countless amount of wheeled vehicles. Since Fort Collins and CSU are well known for being bicycle-friendly, why we do not also possess a skate park on campus for those who partake in the sport to show off their talents?
Fossil Ridge High School raises the Harmony Cup after their win against Fort Collins High School at Canvas Stadium

High school football takes over Canvas Stadium for 1st time

Dylan Heinrich, Sports Reporter October 3, 2022

The Friday night lights shone a bit brighter this past week, as Fort Collins’ four 5A high schools faced off in Canvas Stadium. This new event, known as the Canvas Community Classic, was set up between...

Interim President Rick Miranda gives the Fall Address at the Oval to a crowd of made up of students, faculty and alumni

Stella: Miranda’s Fall Address reflected on our past, looked to future

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist October 3, 2022
The presidential Fall Address and University Picnic returned to The Oval on the Colorado State University campus for the first time since 2019 after its cancellation in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and being held on the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center in 2021. A lot has changed for CSU since this speech was last given, including the person giving the speech. 
During the President's Fall Address, Interim President Rick Miranda speaks to a crowd of students, alumni and faculty about how the university overcame the pandemic

President’s Fall Address marks new beginnings for CSU

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 3, 2022

The annual Colorado State University Fall Address and University Picnic was held Sept. 29 for the first time since 2019. The event, held on the southwest corner of The Oval, included performances from...

'People want a leader that comes in to inspire': CSU's presidential search

‘People want a leader that comes in to inspire’: CSU’s presidential search

Allie Seibel, News Editor September 29, 2022

Colorado State University is currently searching for its 16th president after former President Joyce McConnell split ways with the university June 30. New presidential candidates will be recommended...

True, the youngest puppy in the Collar Scholars club at Colorado State University, rests in Emily Arnow's arms during the meeting in the Andrew G. Clark Building at Colorado State University

Come meet the CSU Collar Scholars and their canine coworkers

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director September 27, 2022
CSU's Collar Scholars club works as a puppy's first introduction to life as a service dog and teaches them nearly 30 important commands before seeing them through professional graduation and placement.
Andres Rodriguez, Julio Martínez and Vivían Cortes, performers from Studio Colombia, displays a combination style of choreography

Latinx Heritage Month kicks off with lively Plaza celebration

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 21, 2022

Sept. 15 kicked off Colorado State University’s Latinx Heritage Month celebrations. Hosted by El Centro with other Latinx-based groups on campus as well as RamEvents, this year's kickoff was the festive...

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