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West Elizabeth Corridor Transit Project paused following federal funding cuts
Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

Fort Collins' West Elizabeth Bus Rapid Transit Design Project — which aimed to connect Colorado State University's main...

A translucent sign with the ASCSU logo in the center of a wood-paneled wall, flanked by the American flag on the left and Colorado flag on the right. A podium is below the sign.
This week in ASCSU: Commencement concerns, strengthening student body representation
Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 11 for the 20th session of the 55th senate. Following...

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Fort Collins groups work together to protect unhoused community this winter
Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter • February 11, 2026

During the winter months, people experiencing unsheltered homelessness face increased risk. Exposure to cold temperatures...

Local beer bolsters Fort Collins commerce, fosters personal partnerships
Beck Olson, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

While Colorado is known to have one of the highest numbers of craft breweries per capita in the United States, ranking 4th in the nation by the...

Transfers, confidence strengthen CSU men’s lacrosse after 13-year championship drought
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

Since history was made 13 years ago, luck has yet to return for Colorado State's men's lacrosse team. The Rams have been inching closer and...

Bath Garden Center’s Galentine’s floral workshop highlights friendship, love
Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

Down a hall and its entrance propped open with a keg, the large factory space at Breckenridge Brewery revealed a path to roses, carnations, mums...

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Life and Culture
Local beer bolsters Fort Collins commerce, fosters personal partnerships
Beck Olson, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

While Colorado is known to have one of the highest numbers of craft breweries per capita in the United States, ranking 4th in the nation by the...

CAM the Ram celebrates his 72nd birthday at the Colorado State University Student Recreation Center. The event was organized by the CSU Alumni Association Feb. 7.
Gallery: CAM the Ram celebrates birthday
Hayley Smith and Ali Mashburn • February 12, 2026
Kai Skaer (76) and other Colorado State University lacrosse players fight for the ball in a scrimmage to end practice Feb. 10. The team is preparing for their spring season, set to start Friday, Feb. 20.
Sports
Transfers, confidence strengthen CSU men’s lacrosse after 13-year championship drought
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

Since history was made 13 years ago, luck has yet to return for Colorado State's men's lacrosse team. The Rams have been inching closer and...

Colorado State University men's basketball guard Jase Butler (4) lays up the ball during CSU's home game against the University of Wyoming Feb. 14. CSU won 79-68.
Gallery: CSU men’s basketball pulls off close comeback against UW
Erica Pickering, Staff Photographer • February 16, 2026
Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 walk into Canvas Stadium for the opening procession of the 2025 universitywide commencement Friday, May 16, 2025.
Opinion
LFTE: We’ve given many years, thousands of dollars — CLA students shouldn’t have to graduate in a tent
Allie Seibel February 17, 2026

As a member of the College of Liberal Arts, all graduating students, including myself, have completed at least the 120 credits mandatory to earn...

Lesh: Campus AI puts CSU’s sustainable reputation at risk
Lesh: Campus AI puts CSU’s sustainable reputation at risk
Maci Lesh, Collegian Columnist • February 16, 2026
Seymour: TikTok is not a primary news source
Seymour: TikTok is not a primary news source
Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • February 15, 2026
Weishaar: Ethical porn can benefit your sex life
Weishaar: Ethical porn can benefit your sex life
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 12, 2026
There are two men and one woman sitting at a table, they all have microphones in front of them. A man on the right side of the frame is speaking into the microphone.
Science
Low snow, big impact: What Colorado’s shrinking snowpack means for future
McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026

With temperatures soaring up to 78 degrees in areas of Colorado in February, it's become increasingly clear this is not the winter climate residents...

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CSU professor’s book reflects on imperial history, environmental changes
Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2026
Ceramic sculptures in Susan Sternlieb's "A Neighborhood for Tough Times" exhibition are displayed on the floor of Colorado State University's Directions Gallery at the University Center for the Arts Feb. 9. The exhibit is open until March 4.
Arts and Entertainment
‘A Neighborhood for Tough Times’ exhibit displays themes of togetherness, strength
Sam Whitted, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2026

Susan Sternlieb is a multi-disciplinary artist with extensive experience in fiber art and ceramics. She has been making art for over 50 years,...

horoscopes
Horoscopes Feb. 16-22
Chloe Waskey, News Editor • February 16, 2026
Zimmorah Mei sings to a crowd member Feb. 11. Zimmorah Mei performed multiple numbers during the Valentine Drag Bingo.
Drag bingo showcases diversity in love, community at Breckenridge Brewery
Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026
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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...

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
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February 18, 2026

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