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ASCSU presidential campaign launched on Administration Building steps
Sam Hutton, News Editor • March 26, 2025

As students once again populated Center Avenue Mall, Associated Students of Colorado State University presidential candidate...

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speak to a crowd of nearly 34,000 people at their "Fighting Oligarchy" rally at Civic Center Park in Denver March 21.
Bernie Sanders, AOC’s ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally draws crowd of 34,000 to Denver
JJ McKinney, CTV Chief Investigative Anchor • March 25, 2025

Thousands of people from across Colorado made their way to Civic Center Park March 21 in what was described as the largest...

Colorado State University men's basketball Head Coach Niko Medved walks towards the Ram’s locker room at halftime before being stopped for an interview
Breaking: CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 24, 2025

After a remarkable buildup, climbing through the ranks and writing a Cinderella story, Colorado State men’s basketball...

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Breaking: Ali Farokhmanesh named CSU men’s basketball head coach
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

Ali Farokhmanesh will take the helm to start a new era. Farokhmanesh was confirmed as the next Colorado State men's basketball head coach...

ASCSU presidential campaign launched on Administration Building steps
March 26, 2025
6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst
March 26, 2025
Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere affected by NOAA layoffs
March 26, 2025
Bernie Sanders, AOC’s ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally draws crowd of 34,000 to Denver
March 25, 2025
CSU Freeride melds big sends, artistry on slopes
March 25, 2025
The rise of online activism: How social media is shifting ways people fight for change
March 25, 2025
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Breaking: CSU announces SNL's Marcello Hernandez as RamFest headliner
Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 24, 2025
Kyan Evans (0) prepares to pass the ball in the first round of NCAA Tournament, Colorado State University played against Memphis March 21. CSU won 78-70.
Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball stuns Memphis to advance in NCAA Tournament
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025
Colorado State University men's basketball Head Coach Niko Medved walks towards the Ram’s locker room at halftime before being stopped for an interview
Breaking: CSU men's basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 24, 2025
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CSU's animal research receives critical fine from USDA
Piper Russell and Allie Seibel • May 4, 2023
Ethan Morton (25) celebrates with the Colorado State University men's basketball team as they claim victory over Boise State in the Mountain West championship game March 15. CSU won 69-56.
CSU men's basketball takes 10-game streak into NCAA tournament matchup with Memphis
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025
LIFE AND CULTURE
6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst
Life and Culture
6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst
Aubree Miller, News Editor • March 26, 2025

Van Leeuwen, a boutique ice cream company that started in New York City in 2008, has based their business model on real, simple ingredients and...

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The rise of online activism: How social media is shifting ways people fight for change
Gigi Young, Digital and Social Director • March 25, 2025
Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU
Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU
Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2025
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Camille Dungy creates lasting impact through writing, teaching
McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2025
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SPORTS
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Sports
Breaking: Ali Farokhmanesh named CSU men’s basketball head coach
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

Ali Farokhmanesh will take the helm to start a new era. Farokhmanesh was confirmed as the next Colorado State men's basketball head coach...

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CSU Freeride melds big sends, artistry on slopes
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 25, 2025
Colorado State University women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State University March 10. CSU lost 54-52.
Exploring past, future for CSU women’s basketball
Sophie Webb and Devin Imsirpasic • March 25, 2025
Colorado State University men's basketball Head Coach Niko Medved walks towards the Ram’s locker room at halftime before being stopped for an interview
Breaking: CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 24, 2025
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OPINION
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Opinion
Proulx: Making sense of shifts that swung the 2024 presidential election
Caden Proulx, Collegian Columnist • March 24, 2025
On September 26th, 2024, I so confidently claimed "Kamala Harris is Brat, will win election because of it." But while Kamala Harris achieved virality in certain circles, Donald Trump achieved it in others.
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LTTE: Tony Frank should revise his response to Department of Education directive
John Perzow, Guest Author • March 24, 2025
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Souza: What would CSU’s campus look like without DEI?
Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • March 24, 2025
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Lopez: RLCs help students find belonging on CSU’s campus
Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025
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SCIENCE
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Science
Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere affected by NOAA layoffs
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • March 26, 2025

A Category 5 hurricane slams a local coastline, tracked every inch by satellites as it moves down the shore. Tornado sirens wire to life at the...

Chad Miller, associate professor at Colorado State University, begins his talk, "Tiptoeing Through the Tulips: Exploring a Colorful History," at the Fort Collins Welcome Center March 12. In 1636, tulip prices rose quickly and then plummeted the next year, demonstrating a market trend known as "tulip mania," Miller explained.
Ram Talks: Chad Miller discusses tulips’ enduring impact on status, history
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2025
Colorado State University students and faculty and Fort Collins community members make their way to Old Town Square on College Avenue, chanting and cheering in support of the nationwide protest Stand Up for Science March 7.
Gallery: Stand Up for Science protest
Abigail Burns, Staff Photographer • March 13, 2025
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Hundreds in FoCo community rally against censorship in Stand Up for Science march
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • March 11, 2025
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Arts and Entertainment
‘Conclave’ unveils battles of faith, power, deception within Vatican election
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • March 25, 2025

“The throne is vacant,” declares the solemn Cardinal Joseph Tremblay (John Lithgow) over the deathbed of the pope, surrounded by a small...

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Breaking: CSU announces SNL’s Marcello Hernandez as RamFest headliner
Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 24, 2025
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Horoscopes March 24-30
Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2025
The Denver-based band Fresh Fruit! performs during the FoCoMX Kick Off Party at Odell Brewing Company March 14.
Upcoming FoCoMX lineup revealed at Odell Brewing Kick Off Party
Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2025
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CANNABIS
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Guest Author • May 4, 2023
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