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

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • October 12, 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.

CSU football looks for Homecoming win against 2-4 Utah State

Kaden Porter, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2022

After sneaking out of Reno, Nevada, with their first win of the season last week, Colorado State University football will try to stay undefeated in Mountain West Conference play when they host Utah State...

Strain Review: Gel Head — an appetizing, easy smoke

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor • October 12, 2022

As the leaves continue to change colors and fall to the ground, Coloradans know the first snowfall is just around the corner. The winter brings habits of staying inside and being warm while binging the...

Ram pride: Looking back at the years of cheer

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director • October 12, 2022

Homecoming weekend means tailgates, school pride and football. While the scoreboard will change and the fans will evolve, one constant support remains enthusiastically on the field: cheer and dance squads. While...

Show the fam what it’s like to be a Ram: 5 staple CSU eateries

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2022

Family Weekend usually means a nice dinner and a long trip to the grocery store. Running up a tab while the parents are in town is a college norm. Many students anticipate this weekend when they get...

A look at 100 years of CSU Homecoming football history

Damon Cook , Sports Writer • October 11, 2022

Colorado State University has a long and prosperous history full of many traditions and events. One of those events is the Homecoming football game. This year, CSU will face Utah State University in the...

Seriously: CAM mascot arrested for attempted football game tampering

Callum Burke, Collegian Columnist • October 11, 2022

There are very few occasions on Colorado State University’s campus that spark as much joy as the football team scraping a win. Thankfully, our beloved Rams got their first taste of victory in the season this past weekend against the University of Nevada, Reno's Wolf Pack, and everyone involved seemed to be happy about the result and eagerly looking on to our homecoming game to grab another — at least, almost everyone involved.

Stella: 4 ways to tailor the best tailgate experience

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 10, 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.

CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 schedule

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2022

Colorado State University is hosting its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning Oct. 13. The weekend encompasses activities for members of the CSU and Fort Collins communities and visitors. Below...

Point of pride: Why do we celebrate homecoming at CSU?

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2022

As the orange colors of autumn arrive to coat the Colorado State University campus, build-up for Homecoming begins. Students, parents and alumni will experience a weekend of CSU’s longest-standing...

‘Keeping the tradition alive’: The Alumni Marching Band legacy

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2022

With this year's Homecoming & Family Weekend swiftly approaching, students, staff, family and the Fort Collins community will experience some of Colorado State University’s finest festivities and...

Homecoming is back: Carrying on beloved historical traditions

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2022

Homecoming is back, and like many Colorado State University traditions, it's still going strong. After a not-so-conventional Homecoming in previous years due to COVID-19, staff and students alike are as...

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