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Breaking news: Fire, medical emergency reported in Chemistry Research Building
Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2024

Editor's Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.  Poudre Fire Authority responded to a commercial...

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This week in ASCSU: Facilities Management, BSOF constitution

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for the 22nd session of the 53rd senate. Senate first heard a guest...

CSU, Montana State to form regional center for environmental justice
CSU, Montana State to form regional center for environmental justice

Through funding awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Jan. 19, Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental...

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A place to reflect: Amache National Historic Site joins National Park System

National parks are often associated with beautiful mountains, landscapes and nature, but Colorado’s new national park site tells an important...

CSU Climate Initiative aims for climate education across all disciplines
CSU Climate Initiative aims for climate education across all disciplines

With climate change a prevalent concern among students and faculty alike, Colorado State University is committed to addressing the issue and...

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As Colorado State University begins research on hemp, bean stalks in the University Greenhouse have more room to flourish because the hemp seeds will be planted outside in open field. Photo courtesy of Zane Watson.
Science
Rooted in innovation: Exploring 7 leading research centers at CSU
Hannah Parcells, News Editor • March 7, 2024

Colorado State University has always been connected to the wonders of the natural world. Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU...

Flowers in the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 22, 2023.
CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden is nature's laboratory

Why wait for rain to see a rainbow when the Annual Flower Trial Garden blooms right by the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University? This...

Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort
Climate change is shifting future of snow sports

As global temperatures rise and winters become shorter, the elusive powder day could become even rarer for skiers and snowboarders. This is troubling...

Photo courtesy of Will DeMott
Island scrub jays are 'serious homebodies,' research finds

About two hours off the coast of California lies a small island nearly twice the size of Fort Collins. This island is home to an ecological curiosity:...

Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research
Woman, nonbinary psychologists break barriers in research

Many nonbinary and woman psychologists have been breaking the glass ceiling in mental health research for the past couple of years. Covering...

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Political science professor Courtenay Daum participates in a panel on Gender and Democracy focusing on women in democratic institutions, March 4.
Life and Culture
Panel explores gender, democracy for Women’s History Month
Kloe Brill, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2024

Students witnessed a powerful collision between activism and intellect during a panel discussion about gender and democracy. On March 4, members...

Members of the Womens Outdoor Leadership Initiative pose for a group photo in the Colorado State University Warner College of Natural Resources Feb. 27.
Life and Culture
WOLI to create confident outdoor leaders in women, nonbinary individuals
McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2024

It wasn’t an idea but rather multiple shared experiences and noticeable room for improvement that sparked the start of the Women’s Outdoor...

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LFTE: Celebrate, respect Colorados outdoor culture this spring
Opinion
LFTE: Celebrate, respect Colorado's outdoor culture this spring
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • March 7, 2024

Dear readers, Colorado has 3.5 million acres of natural wilderness. We're world renowned for our mountains and our natural resources, and...

Rhoads: Colorados famous activities arent as accessible as you might think
Opinion
Rhoads: Colorado's famous activities aren't as accessible as you might think
Darien Rhoads, Collegian Columnist • March 5, 2024
Colorado’s attractiveness for out-of-staters is largely due to outdoor access and activities like skiing and hiking that come with it. As a Coloradan, I can attest that in these communities, outdoor activities and status symbol are deeply correlated.
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Unlocking the Digital Treasure: A Dive into Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Unlocking the Digital Treasure: A Dive into Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Ever wondered, amid all this digital currency buzz, what is the value of Ethereum today? It's a question...

CSU guard McKenna Hofschild looks for a pass during the CSU vs. UNLV game on March 12 at the Mountain West womens basketball championship. The Rams ended up losing the game 62-52.
Sports
CSU women’s basketball stalwart fight ends short against UNLV
Emma Askren, Sports Editor • March 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS - True grit is tough to come by. For the stalwart Colorado State women's basketball however, grit is in abundance in all of their...

Colorado State players Marta Leimane and Sydney Mech guard Nevada player Lexie Givens during the CSU vs. Nevada game at the Mountain West womens basketball championship on March 11. The Rams won 65-54.
Sports
CSU women's basketball plays confident, gets win over Nevada
Emma Askren, Sports Editor • March 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Vegas and basketball have something in common: winners and losers. At the Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship, every...

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The Pool painting courtesy of artist John Hulsey
Arts and Entertainment
Rocky Mountain National Park to bring back Artist-In-Residence Program
Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2024

Rocky Mountain National Park was one of the first national parks to host an Artist-In-Residence Program. It was an annual tradition from 1984...

Matthew Bush playing Mack, Nicolet Endean playing Suze, Bolt Saliu playing Keisha, Faith Buckley playing Jasmine and Nylah Walker playing Beverly perform in the production of Fairview put on by Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, directed by Dr. Ray Black Feb 28.
Arts and Entertainment
CSU's 'Fairview' brings comedy, reflection to stage
Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2024

With outstanding performances and brilliant wit, Colorado State University's production of “Fairview” by Jackie Sibblies Drury is a must-see,...

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Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Cannabis
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023

THC and CBD are two cannabinoids that have risen to incredible heights in terms of popularity, cultural relevance and research relating to medical...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Cannabis
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

We are hurtling toward the finish line with less than two weeks left in the academic year, and the burnout rate is accelerating. With everything...

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