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Local business owner uses aquarium design to provide hands-on ecological education
October 20, 2026
Maiya Kreamer, Life and Culture Editor
Evie Munz’s dedication to balance, loving her sport is leading to early CSU swimming success
October 20, 2026
Abigail Wood, Staff Reporter
‘Fewer yards and a lot fewer points’: Mora looks to remedy CSU’s defensive woes in SDSU home game
October 20, 2026
Devin Imsirpasic, Sports Editor
Voter guide: The organizations behind Colorado’s 2026 ballot measures
October 20, 2026
Jack Ryan, Staff Reporter
ASCSU president, vice president reflect on 1st semester in office, future plans
October 20, 2026
Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter
Bjork: Remember, you must die
October 20, 2026
Chloe Bjork, Collegian Columnist
LTTE: CSUPD assisted an ICE agent on campus
October 19, 2026
Guest Author
Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman to visit CSU for screening of ‘Steal This Story, Please!’
October 19, 2026
Claire VanDeventer and Chloe Rios
Horoscopes Oct. 18-24
October 19, 2026
Sophia Joy Cailene, Staff Reporter
Global Village Museum hosts local historian to explain Fort Collins’ automobile history
October 19, 2026
Emma Pelto, Staff Reporter

MOST READ

Fort Collins Police Services officers prepare to expand the barrier tape around the Colorado State University Microbiology and Chemistry Buildings after an officer-involved shooting Oct. 12.

Breaking: Shots fired near CSU Microbiology Building, suspect transported to local hospital

Can over the top of a newspaper with the words “BREAKING NEWS”

Breaking: CSU student arrested while protesting Engineering Career Fair, released on bond from Larimer County Jail

Update: Suspect in Oct. 12 shooting confirmed to be CSU student, judge sets bond at $15K

A Fort Collins Police Services car drives to the edge of the barricade tape around Colorado State University's Newton Plaza Oct. 12. Newton Plaza and the surrounding buildings were blocked off following an officer-involved shooting in the Microbiology Building.

ASCSU vice president, student witnesses express discontent with CSU communication during Oct. 12 shooting

NEWS

Associated Students of Colorado State University Speaker of the Senate Ryer Roberts leads the senators during their weekly ASCSU meeting Sept. 16.

This week in ASCSU: CSU students react to campus shooting, university communication

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2026

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 14 for the 10th session of the 56th Senate. Following...

Update: Suspect in Oct. 12 shooting confirmed to be CSU student, judge sets bond at $15K

Willow Engle, Executive Editor • October 16, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. This story was...

Breaking: Man arrested in relation to fatal Tour de Fat crash

Chloe Rios, News Editor • October 16, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. A man has...

ASCSU vice president, student witnesses express discontent with CSU communication during Oct. 12 shooting

Sophie Webb, Editor in Chief • October 13, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Collegian acknowledges that CSU community members involved in last night's events went through a traumatic...

LIFE AND CULTURE

Life and Culture

40th annual CANS Around The Oval wraps up final week of donations

Brandon Burgess, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2026

C.A.N.S. Around The Oval started in 1986 as the pet project of Colorado State University graduate student Victoria Keller and two others. C.A.N.S....

Event attendees try on hats at FoCo Fall Fest Oct. 9.

FoCo Fall Fest brings autumn-themed fun to Old Town Square

Chloe Bjork, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2026

‘You are not alone out there’: Museum of Discovery to host interactive Teen Self-Care Fair

Lilly Vollmar, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2026

A volunteer talks to event attendees during Northern Colorado Pride 2026 Oct. 4.

NoCo Equality hosts LGBTQ History Month celebration at FoCo Senior Center

Claire Nestor, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2026

SPORTS

Ella Stowell (21), an outside hitter for Colorado State University volleyball, hits the ball past the arms of Utah State University's defense during a set-two attack in Moby Arena Oct. 17. Stowell led the Rams with a hit percentage of .619, scoring 14 points over 21 attacks, contributing to CSU's 3-0 sweep over the USU Aggies.

Sports

CSU volleyball sweeps Utah State, remains unbeaten in conference play

Max Root, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2026

Bring out the brooms. Colorado State volleyball swept Utah State in dominating fashion 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18) Saturday. CSU extended...

Colorado State University swimmer Carly Nelson dives into the pool at the start of the 1000-yard freestyle race Oct. 17. The meet against Colorado Mesa University and Washington State University was held at Edora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Colorado State Swimming and Diving takes down WSU and CMU in double-dual

Abigail Wood, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2026

Colorado State University quarterback K'saan Farrar (2) stares back at his teammates after a touchdown during CSU's game versus Oregon State University at Canvas Stadium Oct 3. CSU lost the game 56-26.

CSU football continues streak of losses, drops to Texas State 66-27

Jack Randels, Sports Editor • October 15, 2026

Colorado State University defensive linemen Stephon Wright (9) sits in a defensive stance before a play during CSU's game versus Oregon State University at Canvas Stadium Oct 3.

Live updates: CSU football looks to bounce back in road matchup against Texas State

Jack Randels, Sports Editor • October 15, 2026

OPINION

Opinion

Stampa: Movie snobs are ruining movies

Ava Stampa, Collegian Columnist • October 15, 2026

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

Johnson-Bothe: AI isn’t your therapist

Rachel Johnson-Bothe, Copy Chief • October 12, 2026

White: We need to abolish fraternities

Skylar White, Collegian Columnist • October 6, 2026

Holy: Self-love aphorisms are misleading

Anastasia Holy, Collegian Columnist • October 5, 2026

SCIENCE

Science

CSU researchers test AR ‘X-ray vision’ technology for judging distance in blocked-visibility situations

David Martinez, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2026

Research being conducted at Colorado State University is bringing technology once thought to be science fiction one step closer to reality. Augmented...

Ruth Tucker, a master instructor at Colorado State University, dips a burning wooden skewer into a beaker full of vinegar and baking soda during an in-class demonstration Oct. 1. Her students watched as the carbon dioxide produced by the chemical reaction extinguished the flame.

A CSU master instructor is bringing firepower back to chemistry class

Kooper Hahn Shagena, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2026

CSU’s STEM 4 Kids club offers hands-on space for youth science education

Lilly Vollmar, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2026

Maggie Murphy, a Colorado State University instructor and head coach of CSU's Horse Judging team, poses for a photo at the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory on CSU's Foothills Campus Sept. 23.

From saddle to science: CSU instructor, horse judging coach blends research, experience to educate

Emlyn Monti, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2026

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

A sign outside The Lyric Cinema advertises the advance screening for "The Weight" Aug. 31.

Arts and Entertainment

‘There Will be Gore’: The Lyric hosts free weekly mystery horror movie screenings

Olivia Kyazze, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2026

The Fort Collins community has a weekly opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit with the "There Will Be Gore" horror movie screening held...

Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosts ceramic ghost-making class

Claire Nestor, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2026

Photo Courtesy of John Eisele and Colorado State University Theatre

CSU Theatre brings haunting tale of Dracula to life with a feminist twist

Claire Nestor, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2026

Horoscopes Oct. 11-17

Sophia Joy Cailene, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2026

CANNABIS

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

Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023

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

Guest Author • May 4, 2023

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GALLERY

Gallery: CSU sends Wyoming home without Bronze Boot in season opener
Elizabeth Butler, Staff Reporter | September 6, 2026
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Gallery: CSU welcomes incoming students with Convocation, Ramapalooza
Cerys Hembury and Mabel Martinez | August 27, 2026
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Gallery: CSU holds second year of Universitywide Commencement, department-specific recognition ceremonies
Cait Mckinzie and Sophie Webb | May 21, 2026
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Gallery: Olympic skating team dazzles Northern Colorado crowd for ‘Stars on Ice’ tour
Cait Mckinzie and Sophie Webb | May 13, 2026
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Gallery: CSU track and field sets records, celebrates seniors at Doug Max Invitational
Cait Mckinzie and Cerys Hembury | May 4, 2026
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