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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University basketball game against Utah State University Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.

5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025

John Vu, Staff Reporter July 25, 2025

As Colorado State heads into its last year in the Mountain West conference, athletics looks to replicate one of their most successful years in recent memory. In 2024-25, the Rams ended the year with multiple...

The view from the top of the London Eye

Study Abroad: A Ram’s European Escape

Michael Marquardt, Photographer August 23, 2022

Studying abroad has been the most incredible adventure of my life. I naively thought I knew what to expect in Swansea, Wales, having previously visited London and several other cities, towns and villages...

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
Up until now, your introduction to college has likely been full of toothy smiles and icebreakers. I’m not here to ask about your major or where you’re from; I don’t care, and I can promise you most people don’t either.  Instead, I’m here to give you some tough love — to instill in you the knowledge that every first-year college student should know.
(Graphic Illustration by Falyn Sebastian | The Collegian)

A quick guide to dispensaries near CSU’s campus

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter August 18, 2022

It's that time of year again: back to school. As a student in Colorado, you have access to unique opportunities to purchase recreational cannabis, provided you are of legal age. Whether you want to...

(Graphic illustration by Brian Peña | The Collegian)

Head to Head: Is CSU a football or basketball school?

August 18, 2022

For most of Colorado State University's history, the Rams have long been considered a football school. Some of the Rams' legends of the highest tier were part of this program. Greats such as Pro Football...

(Graphic illustration by Chloe Leline | The Collegian)

Eckburg: There is no ‘right’ way to do your 1st year

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director August 17, 2022
First and foremost, welcome to Fort Collins. When you first see your life in boxes waiting to be unpacked in a room you now share with a virtual stranger, it can be easy to feel like a small fish in a big pond.  Keeping in mind that you and the rest of your first-year peers are in the same boat is crucial to staying afloat as you adjust to life as a college student and individual.
Colorado State University fans hold up their hands and cheer during the CSU basketball game vs University of Wyoming at Moby Arena

Do’s and don’ts for Ram fans on game day

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor August 16, 2022

Colorado State University is back in full swing as the student population returns to campus, but more excitingly, Moby Arena and Canvas Stadium are waiting to be filled up once again. For first-time...

Photo courtesy of Colorado State University Housing & Dining Services

Get the most out of your dining hall experience

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief August 16, 2022

Moving into the dorms and starting life away from your family, your home and your own kitchen can be daunting — especially if you’re like me and are a picky eater.  You’ve probably already seen...

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