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The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Review: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ is a stunning descent into interior despair

Editor’s Note: All review content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.
You can find Mitski’s eighth studio album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” tucked somewhere in the mind’s cluttered attic, gathering dust between the day’s devastating monotony and the night’s delicious desperation. As an artist that is uniquely capable of capturing the bare-naked human experience, it is no surprise Mitski stuns with y...
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‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser outlines gubernatorial bid at Fort Collins town hall

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visited The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins Feb. 20 to host a town hall highlighting his 2026 gubernatorial campaign. Current Gov. Jared Polis is ineligible to seek another term, leaving the seat open to a slate of fresh candidates who will spend the next several months competing for a chance to become Colorado’s next chief executive come Nov. 3.
First elected attorney general in 2018, Weiser cast himself as a candidate prepared to stand up for the rights of...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Fort Collins legislators break down top priorities for 2026 General Assembly

Fort Collins officials hosted a legislator town hall Feb. 1 where local lawmakers previewed priorities for the Colorado General Assembly’s second regular session, underway from Jan. 14 to May 13. State Reps. Yara Zokaie of District 52 and Andrew Boesenecker of District 53 joined State Sens. Cathy Kipp of District 14 and Janice Marchman of District 15 to answer questions from constituents and highlight bills they are working on.
Lawmakers discussed proposals related to consumer protection, local...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Love, identity, representation: Patrick Suzuki visits CSU after Netflix spotlight

Colorado State University alumnus Patrick Suzuki took center stage on this fall’s season 9 of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” when he opened up to his soon-to-be fiancee about his experience as an Asian American, shining a rare spotlight on Asian identity within predominantly white spaces.
Hailing from Grand Junction, Colorado, Suzuki’s family moved to the United States during the Cambodian genocide. His father worked as a peach farmer to support the transition. Suzuki grew up as one of the only Asian...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose

“People's wages are not going up fast enough to catch up with the housing crisis, so as (someone who is) fiscally conservative minded, I want to make sure as a government we're not doing anything at all that's adding to people's power, light (or) water bills whatsoever,” Shumway said. “I feel like a lot of the other candidates have these great grandiose ideas, but I don't believe in the short term, or in the next few years, it's going to do anything at all to lower your rent, or mine, or affect...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

The future of partisanship: How AI might affect elections

As artificial intelligence outpaces regulation and research, an uncharted mix of technology and partisanship is beginning to reshape America’s political landscape, causing researchers to question how elections stand to be transformed.
President Donald Trump was the first candidate to leverage AI communication in the 2024 presidential election. Recently, the National Democratic Training Committee launched a course on using AI in future progressive campaigns. In July, the White House unveiled a pl...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

CSU Political Review hosts Unfuck America debates

Colorado State University’s political science club, CSU Political Review, partnered with the Political Action Committee National Ground Game on Thursday to host a debate as part of the PAC’s movement, Unfuck America.
The event was initially supposed to coincide with a debate featuring right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, hosted by CSU’s chapter of Turning Point USA, but after Kirk’s death Sept. 10, the Unfuck America Tour decided not to reschedule and instead held debates before and after Kirk’s Ca...
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CSU provides few updates as federal immigration policy impact remains uncertain

Visa-holding students across the nation faced a turbulent spring semester following multiple new federal immigration laws that put some students’ immigration status at risk. Federal immigration policy has undergone several developments since The Collegian last reported that student visa revocations were paused in April, but the extent to which federal policy has impacted students at Colorado State University has remained unclear since then.
In line with its approach last year, CSU has issued occ...
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BREAKING: Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University ahead of CSU event

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Charlie Kirk’s spokesperson Andrew Kolvet has confirmed that Kirk is dead after being shot in the neck at a Utah Valley University speaking event for Turning Point USA. The attack came just a week before Kirk was scheduled to visit Colorado State University.UVU campus police released the following statement after the attack:
“Today at about 12:10 (p.m.) a shot was fired at the visiting speak...
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How Colorado defied the Rocky Mountain region’s red trend

Colorado is one of two blue states in the Rocky Mountain region, a clear anomaly in a sea of red for almost 20 years. The gradual shift from conservative stronghold to political outlier has left many asking: What makes the Centennial State different from its Western neighbors?
The answer, put simply, is that Colorado has Democratic demographics. Democrats tend to be more educated, wealthy and concentrated in urban areas, according to Pew Research Center. Colorado is the fourth-most educated stat...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded K-12 and higher education institutions.
The following Tuesday, Colorado State University President Amy Parsons sent an email to students and faculty stating that “CSU will begin to adjust to the new federal directives.”Unlike CSU, some colleges have chosen not to comply with the letter, stating...
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Impoundment Control Act blocks federal funding pause, impacts on CSU faculty

On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump issued a memo that called for a temporary pause on funding for all federal financial assistance to programs associated with “foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology and the green new deal,” the memo reads.
This is just one of several measures the Trump administration has taken to pause and redirect federal funds, but it is also one of many that have been suspended.Just two days later, the order was blocked by a federal judge and th...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

CSU students discuss recent immigration policy changes

As mass deportations escalate across the country, students at Colorado State University shared their perspectives on ongoing immigration policy changes under President Donald Trump’s second administration. With approximately 150 undocumented students enrolled at CSU and many more with undocumented family members, the issue remains a significant concern on campus.
“I currently live in constant fear,” an Associated Students of Colorado State University member who wished to remain anonymous to prot...
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Despite efforts, accessibility gaps at CSU still pose challenges for students

With just over 34,000 students, Colorado State University’s adequate accessibility measures are critical to upholding a standard of equal opportunity and inclusivity. However, students with disabilities face unique challenges on a campus with 692 buildings, many of which were built long before the Americans with Disabilities Act mandated accessible infrastructure in 1991.
While CSU has made updates to many of these buildings to better accommodate students and align with ADA guidelines, the unive...

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Fort Collins legislators break down top priorities for 2026 General Assembly

Fort Collins officials hosted a legislator town hall Feb. 1 where local lawmakers previewed priorities for the Colorado General Assembly’s second regular session, underway from Jan. 14 to May 13. State Reps. Yara Zokaie of District 52 and Andrew Boesenecker of District 53 joined State Sens. Cathy Kipp of District 14 and Janice Marchman of District 15 to answer questions from constituents and highlight bills they are working on.
Lawmakers discussed proposals related to consumer protection, local...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

Conflicting federal vaccine rules hit Fort Collins clinics and families

In an incredibly rare divergence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued vaccine recommendations this year that differed from those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlighting the national partisan debate over vaccines and leaving Fort Collins residents confused in a tangle of federal policy changes, supply limits and pharmacy-level inconsistencies. Although federal regulatory agencies have so far primarily targeted access to the Covid-19 vaccine, national vaccination r...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose

“People's wages are not going up fast enough to catch up with the housing crisis, so as (someone who is) fiscally conservative minded, I want to make sure as a government we're not doing anything at all that's adding to people's power, light (or) water bills whatsoever,” Shumway said. “I feel like a lot of the other candidates have these great grandiose ideas, but I don't believe in the short term, or in the next few years, it's going to do anything at all to lower your rent, or mine, or affect...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

The future of partisanship: How AI might affect elections

As artificial intelligence outpaces regulation and research, an uncharted mix of technology and partisanship is beginning to reshape America’s political landscape, causing researchers to question how elections stand to be transformed.
President Donald Trump was the first candidate to leverage AI communication in the 2024 presidential election. Recently, the National Democratic Training Committee launched a course on using AI in future progressive campaigns. In July, the White House unveiled a pl...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

CSU provides few updates as federal immigration policy impact remains uncertain

Visa-holding students across the nation faced a turbulent spring semester following multiple new federal immigration laws that put some students’ immigration status at risk. Federal immigration policy has undergone several developments since The Collegian last reported that student visa revocations were paused in April, but the extent to which federal policy has impacted students at Colorado State University has remained unclear since then.
In line with its approach last year, CSU has issued occ...
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Rising tariffs, rising tension: What CSU students should know

On April 2, President Donald Trump declared the date “Liberation Day” and imposed a series of tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The tariffs, presented as a symbol of American economic independence, were calculated based on the trade deficit between the United States and each partner nation.
Following a sudden and dramatic decline in the stock market, Trump placed a 90-day pause on his policy almost immediately, with the exception of China. As of April 14, there is a blanket 10% tariff on every cou...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

How Colorado defied the Rocky Mountain region’s red trend

Colorado is one of two blue states in the Rocky Mountain region, a clear anomaly in a sea of red for almost 20 years. The gradual shift from conservative stronghold to political outlier has left many asking: What makes the Centennial State different from its Western neighbors?
The answer, put simply, is that Colorado has Democratic demographics. Democrats tend to be more educated, wealthy and concentrated in urban areas, according to Pew Research Center. Colorado is the fourth-most educated stat...
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CSU students discuss federal higher ed initiatives amid uncertainty

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of sweeping federal initiatives that could directly impact thousands of students at Colorado State University, leaving many uncertain about the future.
Students voiced concerns about potential federal funding cuts, the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures and the broader societal impact of Trump’s policies.Many worry that reductions in federal research grants could have significant consequences...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded K-12 and higher education institutions.
The following Tuesday, Colorado State University President Amy Parsons sent an email to students and faculty stating that “CSU will begin to adjust to the new federal directives.”Unlike CSU, some colleges have chosen not to comply with the letter, stating...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Impoundment Control Act blocks federal funding pause, impacts on CSU faculty

On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump issued a memo that called for a temporary pause on funding for all federal financial assistance to programs associated with “foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology and the green new deal,” the memo reads.
This is just one of several measures the Trump administration has taken to pause and redirect federal funds, but it is also one of many that have been suspended.Just two days later, the order was blocked by a federal judge and th...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

CSU students discuss recent immigration policy changes

As mass deportations escalate across the country, students at Colorado State University shared their perspectives on ongoing immigration policy changes under President Donald Trump’s second administration. With approximately 150 undocumented students enrolled at CSU and many more with undocumented family members, the issue remains a significant concern on campus.
“I currently live in constant fear,” an Associated Students of Colorado State University member who wished to remain anonymous to prot...

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Senate Committee unanimously rejects bill to regulate CSU signs, noise

Colorado’s Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing unanimously voted Thursday not to advance a bill proposed by Sen. Cathy Kipp that would have required Colorado State University to comply with local sign and noise codes.
Committee members heard a dozen opposing arguments and eight in support of the bill before voting against it, ultimately citing concerns that the bill is too locally focused, hard to enforce and could prevent CSU from effectively utilizing taxpayer revenue.“What I’ve see...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser outlines gubernatorial bid at Fort Collins town hall

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visited The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins Feb. 20 to host a town hall highlighting his 2026 gubernatorial campaign. Current Gov. Jared Polis is ineligible to seek another term, leaving the seat open to a slate of fresh candidates who will spend the next several months competing for a chance to become Colorado’s next chief executive come Nov. 3.
First elected attorney general in 2018, Weiser cast himself as a candidate prepared to stand up for the rights of...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Fort Collins legislators break down top priorities for 2026 General Assembly

Fort Collins officials hosted a legislator town hall Feb. 1 where local lawmakers previewed priorities for the Colorado General Assembly’s second regular session, underway from Jan. 14 to May 13. State Reps. Yara Zokaie of District 52 and Andrew Boesenecker of District 53 joined State Sens. Cathy Kipp of District 14 and Janice Marchman of District 15 to answer questions from constituents and highlight bills they are working on.
Lawmakers discussed proposals related to consumer protection, local...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

Breaking: Officer charged with attempted exploitation of child

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Fort Collins Police Services issued a statement Feb. 4 announcing that Officer Andrew James Cirone, 31, had turned himself in to Larimer County Jail following investigation into an allegation of misconduct. The investigation began Oct. 17, 2025, after a woman notified FCPS that Cirone had requested inappropriate images of her adult daughter when she was a juvenile.Per FCPS policy, Cirone was...
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‘There’s no excuse for apathy’: Anti-ICE protesters stage nighttime ICE demonstration before national strike

Days after federal agents fatally shot Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti amid an increasingly violent surge in immigration enforcement that sparked national outrage, a small group of Fort Collins activists took to the streets to oppose President Donald Trump’s escalating immigration policies. The protest came on the eve of a nationwide strike organized around the same issue.
The dozens of individuals gathered in Old Town Square Friday night at 8 p.m. to march down College Avenue and pause near Ag...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

Fort Collins Election review: Ranked choice voting debut yields steady turnout, mixed reviews

The new system was voted into effect back in 2022 with the passing of Ordnance No. 080 2022, which passed by 58.15%. In the years leading up to the 2025 election, voters speculated on the potential outcomes of the shift with divided opinion: Opponents warned that a new system would be too confusing and potentially isolate voters, while proponents pointed to several benefits observed in other cities that already use ranked choice.  Upon reflection, opinion of ranked choice voting still appears to...
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Fort Collins mayor-elect Emily Francis discusses upcoming term

Mayor Pro Tem and District 6 City Council Rep. Emily Francis is set to become the next Fort Collins mayor following her decisive victory in the city’s 2025 ranked choice election. Francis will begin her first two-year term Jan. 13, 2026. She is set to take the seat of Fort Collins’ current mayor, Jeni Arndt, who declined to run for reelection after serving two terms.
Housing affordability was a top priority for voters in the 2025 election, an issue that Francis campaigned on addressing. In a wea...
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Conflicting federal vaccine rules hit Fort Collins clinics and families

In an incredibly rare divergence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued vaccine recommendations this year that differed from those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlighting the national partisan debate over vaccines and leaving Fort Collins residents confused in a tangle of federal policy changes, supply limits and pharmacy-level inconsistencies. Although federal regulatory agencies have so far primarily targeted access to the Covid-19 vaccine, national vaccination r...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose

“People's wages are not going up fast enough to catch up with the housing crisis, so as (someone who is) fiscally conservative minded, I want to make sure as a government we're not doing anything at all that's adding to people's power, light (or) water bills whatsoever,” Shumway said. “I feel like a lot of the other candidates have these great grandiose ideas, but I don't believe in the short term, or in the next few years, it's going to do anything at all to lower your rent, or mine, or affect...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

2025 Municipal election live results: Fort Collins officials, ballot issues, questions, charter amendments

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated until final results are posted. This is a comprehensive list of all candidates, issues and questions on the ballot for Fort Collins. Voting results come from the county clerk’s office.
Last updated to reflect midnight posting of unofficial results by county clerk. Processing ballots will resume Nov. 5. Official election results have not been called.1. Emily Francis – 17,059 votes (55.31%), surpassed threshold to win
2. Tricia Canonico – 14,940 votes (46....
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Fort Collins joins nationwide “No Kings” protests, drawing thousands

Chants against President Donald Trump’s administration echoed through Old Town Fort Collins on Saturday, Oct. 18, as thousands marched in the city’s second No Kings protest, joining in a nationwide movement of over 7 million people condemning a series of federal actions that many view as an erosion of democratic norms.
The rally, organized by Indivisible NOCO, exceeded June’s No Kings turnout by a couple thousand, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 14,000 participants. Fort Collins Police Ser...
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Municipal voter guide: Candidates for Fort Collins mayor

With Fort Collins’ mayoral race rapidly approaching its Nov. 4 contest, several candidates have entered the fray, seeking to inherit the seat from current Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt.
The 2025 municipal election cycle will be the city’s first introduction to ranked choice voting, with voters permitted to rank their preference of candidates in races featuring three or more candidates as opposed to only selecting one option.The Collegian spoke with Fort Collins mayoral candidates to discuss thei...
The Ramspondents' Newsletter •

New Elk Meadow Trail expands Bobcat Ridge Natural Area’s scenic routes

A new hiking trail in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area opened Oct. 11, providing visitors yet another scenic route through one of Fort Collins’ many coveted natural areas. Named for its abundant elk population, Elk Meadow Trail is the latest addition to the city’s recently acquired 675 acres of protected land. The 1.7 mile trail begins at the historic cabin on the Valley Loop Trail, about 1.5 miles from the Bobcat Ridge parking lot. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders are encouraged to enjoy views of u...
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FoCo activists march 14 miles in solidarity with displaced Palestinians

The Israeli military distributed leaflets across Gaza City Sept. 9 urging around 1 million residents to evacuate westward to Al-Mawasi pending Israel’s plan to occupy the city. One month later, community activist group NoCo4Palestine began a 14-mile march from Fort Collins to Loveland, Colorado, in solidarity with the displaced Palestinians.
Dozens of people from a variety of local activist groups gathered at the Old Town Library Oct. 11 to begin the walk to Dwayne Webster Veterans Park, roughly...
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Finance director seeks council seat in District 3 race

With a background in finance, Smith believes the current budget has not served Fort Collins residents and the city has been living beyond its means. While he would not have oversight over the 2026 fiscal budget, he said the city has not taken into account vulnerable populations when making budget cuts. “In general, what I want is for city leadership to better align the budget reductions to be consistent with community and council priorities,” he said.For Smith, city revenue and affordable housin...
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Yurash runs for District 3 council seat on platform of preserving Fort Collins

Former computer chip engineer Steve Yurash is running in the Nov. 4 regular election for the District 3 seat on Fort Collins City Council. He would represent much of southwestern Fort Collins from East Harmony to Fossil Creek Reservoir. Yurash appeared on the ballot last year as the Center Party candidate for Colorado House District 52 but lost to Yara Zokaie. He has since continued his service on both the Larimer County Board of Health and the Fort Collins Electric Board, and he has been named...
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CSU billboards draw criticism from community, FoCo government

Colorado State University put up multiple digital billboards earlier this summer in a rare move of defiance against the city of Fort Collins. Large signs and billboards have been outlawed in the city for decades, a point of pride for many residents.The move has left many members of the community and municipal government frustrated. Fort Collins’ sign code was established in 1971 to maintain road safety and preserve the city’s aesthetic, but eight of the 12 digital signs will be placed on the edg...
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FoCo City Council candidate Zoelle Lane visits CSU Political Review, addresses local issues

Fort Collins City Council candidate Zoelle Lane visited Colorado State University Thursday to speak at a forum hosted by Political Review, CSU’s political science club. Lane, running in District 5 against Amy Hoeven, would represent an area that encompasses CSU and part of southern Fort Collins. The municipal election is set for Nov. 4.
The event was part of CSU Political Review’s larger efforts to foster respectful dialogue and connect students to political issues. Lily Cole, an attendee and CS...
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FoCo gem Panino’s transformed to Limonata following relocation

After 25 years, the Fort Collins classic restaurant Panino’s got a citrusy rebrand and a makeover. Now known as Limonata by Panino’s, the restaurant has relocated to the unique building on 1002 S. College Ave. that was formerly occupied by The Post Chicken & Beer.
John Beck owned the Panino’s on 310 W. Prospect Road with his wife Marie Beck for 18 years before the location was torn down to develop an apartment complex. After months of uncertainty and strong considerations of closing the doors fo...
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Smoke in Fort Collins clears as Lee Fire reaches 86% containment

Fires on the Colorado Western Slope created smoky and hazardous air conditions even in areas that are nowhere near the flames. Fort Collins was enveloped in smoke for many days in early August as the Lee Fire, the fifth-largest fire in Colorado history, burned in Rio Blanco County.
The Lee Fire was caused by a lightning strike Aug. 2 and has since covered over 137,000 acres. Lynn McAloon, a public affairs officer for the U.S. Forest Service, said the fire is now largely contained and officials a...
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‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote.
Thousands of Fort Collins community members gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Saturday morning to join in the nationwide “No Kings” protest, marking one of the largest statewide demonstrations since the 2020 social justice protests, according to Colorado Public Radio.The demonstration, organized locally by IndivisibleNOCO, was held in response to a series of actions by President Donald Trump t...
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Community gathers for May Day to oppose Trump policies and defend workers’ rights

Hundreds of Fort Collins community members lined South College Avenue from Mulberry Street to Horsetooth Road in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration and to celebrate International Workers’ Day, otherwise known as May Day.
Protesters stood with signs beside the street for two hours through wind and rain as passing drivers honked and cheered in support. Some chanted slogans like, “Out in FoCo, what’s the word? March and protest till we’re heard,” while signs carried messages such as...
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Hundreds in FoCo community rally against censorship in Stand Up for Science march

Nearly 1,000 Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members gathered at the Lory Student Center Plaza Friday, March 7, to march in the national Stand Up for Science 2025 movement. For three hours, participants marched from the LSC to Old Town and back, giving speeches and reciting chants.
The march, which was organized by the local STEM Interdisciplinary Ram Alliance at CSU, advocated for bipartisan support for the continuation of scientific research. Fort Collins Police S...
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Elected officials join students for evening of meaningful conversation

The Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted Evening with Your Elected Officials Monday, Nov. 18, an annual event formerly called Community Roundtable.
The event gave students an opportunity to meet with their elected state, local and county officials to discuss issues like sustainability, affordable housing, transit, public safety, food insecurity and the cost of higher education.Ava Wilkins, the ASCSU director of governmental affairs, said the topics were chosen based on what he...
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Elections: Candidates for Colorado House Districts 52, 53, 65

Voters in Fort Collins will elect state representatives in the Nov. 5 election, shaping the lower chamber of the state legislature for the next two years. Members of the Colorado House of Representatives can create, modify and vote on state laws.
Colorado House District 52 covers south-central Fort Collins and includes the area between Interstate Highway 25 and South Taft Hill Road.Yara Zokaie, the Democratic candidate and current chief deputy assessor for Larimer County, focuses on climate chan...
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Elections: 2024 city ballot questions

Fort Collins residents will vote on one key ballot issue alongside three city-proposed charter amendments in the 2024 election Nov. 5.
A ballot issue is a legislative proposal that concerns local policy, while a charter amendment proposes changes to government operations. Both are considered city questions.This year’s ballot issue concerns fiscal policy, and the three charter amendments propose revisions to the Home Rule Charter, a document that details the city’s functions.
All three charter am...
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Local candidates debate education policy at Liberty Common School forum

Liberty Common School, a charter school in Fort Collins, hosted a student-led forum Oct. 3, providing a platform for candidates running for the Colorado State House of Representatives and Senate to discuss their views on public education ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Claira Albright, the community outreach officer for Liberty Common School, moderated the forum with fellow student Xander Bassett, the school’s junior community outreach officer. Their questions, which centered on education policy,...

Campus life

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CSU chapter of Turning Point USA invites Gays Against Groomers to weekly meeting, discusses transgender issues

Colorado State University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted Gays Against Groomers at its weekly meeting last Thursday, bringing a conservative group known for opposing transgender-related policies to campus. The organization, founded by self-identified gay and lesbian members, says its mission is to protect children. 
Rich Guggenheim, the GAG’s director of legislation, spoke alongside GAG Director of Content Joe Jameson, who noted he uses an alias. They opened the lecture by drawing a distincti...
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CSU President Amy Parsons reflects on university triumphs, community concerns

In the midst of budget season chaos, new student access initiatives, campus challenges and shifting federal directives, Colorado State University’s 16th president, Amy Parsons, sat down with The Collegian to reflect on her third year as president and discuss what lies ahead. 
An alumna, Parsons said improving access to education at CSU has been at the forefront of her mind throughout her tenure as president. She pointed to new initiatives launched this academic year like CSU Spur Start, a Denver...
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Breaking: Victoria Quesada-Stoner, Ben Gregg elected President, VP, Ryer Roberts elected speaker in ASCSU election

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include final vote margins that were provided by the ASCSU Elections Committee. 
The Associated Students of Colorado State University announced Victoria Quesada-Stoner and Ben Gregg as the winners of the 2026 student government election in the ASCSU Senate Chambers March 11, determining who will serve as student body president and vice president as well as who will fill vacant senate seats. Voter turnout reached 14.25% this year, or 4,388 students, a...
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Breaking: CSU campus closed March 13 to assess wind damage, caution advised

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University’s Larimer County campus closed at 3:30 p.m. March 12 due to high winds and will remain closed through Friday, March 13 as crews assess damage. Students and staff have been instructed not to come to campus. All individuals on campus are advised to leave when possible, and all classes and activities will be canceled for the remainder of the day.Campus dining centers,...
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ASCSU Elections: Meet presidential, VP candidates Victoria Quesada-Stoner, Ben Gregg

Campaigns for the Associated Students of Colorado State University elections for the 2025-26 academic year are underway. The Collegian sat down with presidential and vice presidential candidates Victoria Quesada-Stoner and Ben Gregg to discuss their backgrounds, campaign platforms and future plans.
Quesada-Stoner, running for student body president, is a junior studying psychology and currently serves as the chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Gregg, running for vice preside...
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Senate Committee unanimously rejects bill to regulate CSU signs, noise

Colorado’s Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing unanimously voted Thursday not to advance a bill proposed by Sen. Cathy Kipp that would have required Colorado State University to comply with local sign and noise codes.
Committee members heard a dozen opposing arguments and eight in support of the bill before voting against it, ultimately citing concerns that the bill is too locally focused, hard to enforce and could prevent CSU from effectively utilizing taxpayer revenue.“What I’ve see...
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Breaking: Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU System Chancellor

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System announced Friday that Rico Munn, CSU’s vice president for Metro Denver engagement and strategy, has been named the sole finalist for the CSU System’s next chancellor. Munn will succeed current Chancellor Tony Frank, who announced in December his plans to retire June 30, 2027. The application window for the position was open to al...
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CSU names Lise Youngblade interim provost following Marion Underwood’s resignation

President of Colorado State University Amy Parsons announced in a Jan. 6 message to faculty and staff that the school would welcome a new provost following the resignation of Marion Underwood effective Jan. 7. Lise Youngblade, the former dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, agreed to serve as CSU’s interim provost and executive vice president until the role is filled.
Underwood served as the university president’s second-in-command for two years before announcing she would return to...
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Meet the spring 2026 news desk: New editor, same commitment

From current events to campus chronicles, The Collegian continues to serve its readers accurate, independent and impactful news. With a new member on board, The Collegian news desk reaffirms its old commitment to a high journalistic standard that centers Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members above all else.
The Collegian welcomes Laila Shekarchian to its editorial staff for the 2026 spring semester. Shekarchian, a dedicated reporter of three years and an accomplis...
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Breaking: Fire reported, extinguished near CSU Foothills Campus

NOCO Alert sent a message to the Colorado State University safety system at 10:13 a.m. warning students of a fire incident near CSU’s Foothills Campus. The fire was reportedly extinguished at 10:55 a.m.
“Fire crews have extinguished the vegetation fire has been extinguished and some crews are leaving the scene,” CSU’s Safety Alerts page reads. “Be aware of these crews when on Foothills roadways.”The page states that Poudre Fire Authority and CSU Police were notified of a vegetation fire at 9:48...
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Love, identity, representation: Patrick Suzuki visits CSU after Netflix spotlight

Colorado State University alumnus Patrick Suzuki took center stage on this fall’s season 9 of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” when he opened up to his soon-to-be fiancee about his experience as an Asian American, shining a rare spotlight on Asian identity within predominantly white spaces.
Hailing from Grand Junction, Colorado, Suzuki’s family moved to the United States during the Cambodian genocide. His father worked as a peach farmer to support the transition. Suzuki grew up as one of the only Asian...
The Rocky Mountain Collegian •

CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 schedule

Colorado State University will invite students, CSU alumni and community members to its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend beginning Oct. 16. Multiple events will be held over the course of three days to celebrate CSU’s cultivation of community and excellence through the decades.
Below is a comprehensive schedule of the planned events.Homecoming festivities will begin on Thursday with a ceremony honoring notable CSU alumni who have brought honor to the university through significant philanthro...
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CSU billboards draw criticism from community, FoCo government

Colorado State University put up multiple digital billboards earlier this summer in a rare move of defiance against the city of Fort Collins. Large signs and billboards have been outlawed in the city for decades, a point of pride for many residents.The move has left many members of the community and municipal government frustrated. Fort Collins’ sign code was established in 1971 to maintain road safety and preserve the city’s aesthetic, but eight of the 12 digital signs will be placed on the edg...
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FoCo City Council candidate Zoelle Lane visits CSU Political Review, addresses local issues

Fort Collins City Council candidate Zoelle Lane visited Colorado State University Thursday to speak at a forum hosted by Political Review, CSU’s political science club. Lane, running in District 5 against Amy Hoeven, would represent an area that encompasses CSU and part of southern Fort Collins. The municipal election is set for Nov. 4.
The event was part of CSU Political Review’s larger efforts to foster respectful dialogue and connect students to political issues. Lily Cole, an attendee and CS...
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Breaking: Clark B to be renamed Ann Gill Hall

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University announced Saturday that the B wing of the Andrew G. Clark building will be renamed to Ann Gill Hall following reconstruction. Clark B was once a bridge between Clark A and Clark C before it was officially demolished September 2024 as a part of the $137 million Clark Revitalization project.Originally completed in 1968, Clark serves as the main College of Liberal Arts...
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CSU Political Review hosts Unfuck America debates

Colorado State University’s political science club, CSU Political Review, partnered with the Political Action Committee National Ground Game on Thursday to host a debate as part of the PAC’s movement, Unfuck America.
The event was initially supposed to coincide with a debate featuring right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, hosted by CSU’s chapter of Turning Point USA, but after Kirk’s death Sept. 10, the Unfuck America Tour decided not to reschedule and instead held debates before and after Kirk’s Ca...
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CSU provides few updates as federal immigration policy impact remains uncertain

Visa-holding students across the nation faced a turbulent spring semester following multiple new federal immigration laws that put some students’ immigration status at risk. Federal immigration policy has undergone several developments since The Collegian last reported that student visa revocations were paused in April, but the extent to which federal policy has impacted students at Colorado State University has remained unclear since then.
In line with its approach last year, CSU has issued occ...
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CSU pisser joins national TikTok trend of campus vandals

First it was Edwards Hall, then they struck at Ingersoll Hall, Canvas Stadium, the Colorado State University Police Department and Moby Arena. By night, an anonymous person known as the “CSU pisser” has been urinating in various locations on campus and posting videos of the crime to TikTok under the account named @coloradostate.pisser.
The “CSU pisser” is just one of many so-called “pissers” around the nation involved in an internet trend where individuals urinate on college campuses nightly and...
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BREAKING: Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University ahead of CSU event

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Charlie Kirk’s spokesperson Andrew Kolvet has confirmed that Kirk is dead after being shot in the neck at a Utah Valley University speaking event for Turning Point USA. The attack came just a week before Kirk was scheduled to visit Colorado State University.UVU campus police released the following statement after the attack:
“Today at about 12:10 (p.m.) a shot was fired at the visiting speak...
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Colorado Young Democrats host screening of ‘The Encampments’

Editors note: This article has been updated to correct an error regarding the organizational affiliation of the panelists 
Colorado Young Democrats hosted a panel discussion and screening of the documentary “The Encampments” on Wednesday as part of their broader anti-war education campaign. The film documents the historic encampments at Columbia University that sparked a nationwide student movement pushing for universities to divest from U.S. and Israeli war manufacturers.Widespread demands for...
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Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University Police issued a public safety alert regarding threats of violence around the CSU Health and Medical center on Aug. 20 at 12:58 p.m. Students were advised to avoid the area and the facility went into lockdown at 1:08 p.m.The issue was resolved at 1:40 p.m. CSU Public Safety reports that the person of interest has been contacted by police and there are no ongoing thre...
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Incoming students share first impressions of CSU at orientation

All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving them the opportunity to form their first impressions of the Ram lifestyle before officially matriculating as students. The new Rams, many of whom are freshly graduated from high school, shared their feelings on their upcoming college journies at CSU.
“It’s really nerve-wracking — I’m terrified right now,” said Daisha VanBeek, an incoming theater major from Wisconsin. “I just don’t k...
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Pride Resource Center to host annual Lavender Awards Ceremony

The Pride Resource Center will host the annual Lavender Awards Ceremony May 2 to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates apart of Colorado State University’s LGBTQIA+ community. The ceremony is open to all who wish to attend.
Six awards will be presented, including the Morris Price Jr. Outstanding Alumnx Award, the Pride Legacy Award, the Rainbow Inspiration Faculty/Staff Award, the Sascha J. Franzel Ally Award, the Shining Star Award and the United in Action Award.“It gives us an intentional...
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Rising tariffs, rising tension: What CSU students should know

On April 2, President Donald Trump declared the date “Liberation Day” and imposed a series of tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The tariffs, presented as a symbol of American economic independence, were calculated based on the trade deficit between the United States and each partner nation.
Following a sudden and dramatic decline in the stock market, Trump placed a 90-day pause on his policy almost immediately, with the exception of China. As of April 14, there is a blanket 10% tariff on every cou...
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Colorado Basic Needs Summit unites activists, advocates for student well-being

The Associated Students of Colorado State University organized the first-ever Colorado Basic Needs Summit April 9, beginning what they hope to be an annual tradition of collaborative community outreach.
Hosted by CSU Spur in Denver, the event was attended by six nonprofit organizations and 13 colleges across Colorado, bringing together a multitude of perspectives, disciplines and areas of expertise. Jorja Whyte, the ASCSU director of basic needs, said the conference gave students an opportunity...
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CSU faculty, researchers discuss circular economy model, future of sustainability

Soil scientist Eugene Kelly and sustainable textile researcher Sonali Diddi delivered a talk April 3 exploring the circular economy model as a potential pathway to a low-carbon economy. The model has become increasingly relevant as researchers seek economic practices that are both environmentally sustainable and profitable.
Right now, companies and consumers operate under a linear supply chain in which items are manufactured, distributed and disposed of. A circular model, by contrast, would not...
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ASCSU senate race sees unprecedented interest from Liberal Arts candidates

Students at Colorado State University will elect new senators in the Associated Students of CSU election that runs April 7-9. This year’s candidate pool for representatives from the College of Liberal Arts is abnormally large, with a whopping 15 students running for the five available seats.
“There were zero senators running in last year’s election altogether across the board,” ASCSU Elections Manager Garett Lopez said.The senate comprises representatives from each college and Cultural Resource...
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CSU students discuss federal higher ed initiatives amid uncertainty

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of sweeping federal initiatives that could directly impact thousands of students at Colorado State University, leaving many uncertain about the future.
Students voiced concerns about potential federal funding cuts, the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures and the broader societal impact of Trump’s policies.Many worry that reductions in federal research grants could have significant consequences...
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Darrick Hamilton opens CSU Democracy Summit with call for economic justice

Colorado State University’s Democracy Summit 2025, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, kicked off Wednesday with a keynote talk from Darrick Hamilton, highlighting the summit’s theme of democratic innovation with a lecture on democracy, race and economic inclusion.
Hamilton is the founding director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School in New York City and is the chief economist for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Hi...
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Global Careers Panel introduces students to international work opportunities

On Tuesday, a panel of five international professionals met with students at the Global Careers Panel to share insight on building successful careers abroad. Each panelist brought experience from diverse fields, offering perspectives on working overseas.
The panelists were asked a variety of questions regarding the importance of learning foreign languages, how they suggest students pursue international careers and the relevance of international careers in the current political landscape.Blake De...
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Harvesting solar energy, crops: CSU researches agrivoltaics’ possibilities

As climate change accelerates and competition for land resources increases, researchers are seeking innovative solutions to balance food production with renewable energy generation. At Colorado State University, scientists are exploring agrivoltaics — the practice of growing crops beneath solar panels — as a promising approach.
Assistant Professor Jennifer Bousselot said agrivoltaics presents a sustainable way to integrate agriculture and solar production, challenging the traditional notion that...
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Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded K-12 and higher education institutions.
The following Tuesday, Colorado State University President Amy Parsons sent an email to students and faculty stating that “CSU will begin to adjust to the new federal directives.”Unlike CSU, some colleges have chosen not to comply with the letter, stating...
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SAFE Center’s Sweet Shop promotes sex positivity, inclusivity

The Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center hosted the third annual Sweet Shop on Tuesday, providing students with valuable insights and resources on a wide range of sexual wellness topics.
The event aimed to inform and empower students as they explored their sexual identities. Some of the topics included ethical porn consumption, masturbation, sexual trauma, asexuality and aromanticism, sex and disabilities, body inclusivity and relationship safety.“We feel like having access to informa...
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Impoundment Control Act blocks federal funding pause, impacts on CSU faculty

On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump issued a memo that called for a temporary pause on funding for all federal financial assistance to programs associated with “foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology and the green new deal,” the memo reads.
This is just one of several measures the Trump administration has taken to pause and redirect federal funds, but it is also one of many that have been suspended.Just two days later, the order was blocked by a federal judge and th...
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CSU students discuss recent immigration policy changes

As mass deportations escalate across the country, students at Colorado State University shared their perspectives on ongoing immigration policy changes under President Donald Trump’s second administration. With approximately 150 undocumented students enrolled at CSU and many more with undocumented family members, the issue remains a significant concern on campus.
“I currently live in constant fear,” an Associated Students of Colorado State University member who wished to remain anonymous to prot...
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Food delivery robots roll out on CSU’s campus

As of Monday, Jan. 27, Colorado State University students and faculty can have meals delivered by autonomous robots, thanks to a new partnership with Starship Technologies and Grubhub.
The robots can deliver up to 100 pounds of hot or cold food within 30 to 60 minutes, according to the Starship website. The service comes with a $3.49 delivery fee that goes to Grubhub and Starship, which was started by Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis.“We’ve had so many orders that our robots are completely backed up,...
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Despite efforts, accessibility gaps at CSU still pose challenges for students

With just over 34,000 students, Colorado State University’s adequate accessibility measures are critical to upholding a standard of equal opportunity and inclusivity. However, students with disabilities face unique challenges on a campus with 692 buildings, many of which were built long before the Americans with Disabilities Act mandated accessible infrastructure in 1991.
While CSU has made updates to many of these buildings to better accommodate students and align with ADA guidelines, the unive...
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Fall Dance Concert showcases array of emotions, storylines

Grace, rhythm and creativity came alive on the stage of this year’s Fall 2024 Dance Concert at the Colorado State University Center for the Arts Nov. 15 and 16, showcasing the versatile talent of students and faculty alike.
Presented by CSU’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance, the concert is an annual performance featuring seven individual dance pieces, each curated with a uniquely captivating theme and style. Assistant Professor Grace Gallagher is the lead concert director and said the concert...
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Elected officials join students for evening of meaningful conversation

The Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted Evening with Your Elected Officials Monday, Nov. 18, an annual event formerly called Community Roundtable.
The event gave students an opportunity to meet with their elected state, local and county officials to discuss issues like sustainability, affordable housing, transit, public safety, food insecurity and the cost of higher education.Ava Wilkins, the ASCSU director of governmental affairs, said the topics were chosen based on what he...
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Waskey: 3rd-party voting is possible but not successful

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 or its editorial board.
In a time when basic political engagement can mean voting against your own ideologies, it is understandably tempting to vote third party. Why vote for the lesser of two evils when there is an option that doesn’t seem evil at all?I am admittedly sympathetic to those who vote for a third party. If I believe that complacency equal...
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‘Heart of campus’: CSU breaks ground on new Clark building

Colorado State University officials, students and faculty gathered Oct. 30 to watch the groundbreaking event on phase two of the Andrew G. Clark Building revitalization, beginning the next chapter of development on the notorious liberal arts building.
Phase two of the remodel will replace the recently demolished Clark B wing with an entirely new four-story structure that will include large classrooms, small study spaces, research labs, collaboration spaces and outdoor balconies. The project is s...
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CSU reminds students to stay safe on Halloween

As Colorado State University students prepare for a week of Halloween festivities, campus officials are prioritizing safety. Given the increased risks that accompany the holiday, CSU is providing a range of safety resources to support students.
One scary risk on Halloween is the up-to-$1,000 citation that can be issued to students who don’t register their parties. Off-Campus Life has made a one-time exception for students who want to register their party Oct. 31, but they must register by 5 p.m....
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CSU honors alumni for lifelong impact at Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Colorado State University Alumni Association hosted the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony Oct. 24, celebrating 16 graduates whose diverse careers and services have upheld CSU’s values.
There are 13 total alumni awards, with one dedicated to athletics, eight granted by individual colleges within CSU and four reserved for particularly distinguished alumni who represent the university as a whole.All award recipients emphasized the lasting impact CSU has had on their lives and careers....
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Poet Yusef Komunyakaa to receive alumni achievement award

Renowned poet and Colorado State University graduate Yusef Komunyakaa will receive the William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award Oct. 24 at the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony.
Komunyakaa has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, Griffin Poetry Prize Lifetime Recognition Award, Hanes Poetry Prize and, most notably, the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1994.“While he was writing about race and war and pre-civil rights movements — violence and pro...

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Waskey: The Collegian is annoying, I promise

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU.
I have been annoying my whole life. I think I knew the phrase “well, actually…” before I could sing the alphabet. Terminally insufferable, my mom chalks it up to what she calls my “Waskeyitis,” a fictional genetic disease characterized by the need to fact-check, debate and beat a dead horse. It’s from my dad’s side. Through my extensive studie...
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Review: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ is a stunning descent into interior despair

Editor’s Note: All review content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.
You can find Mitski’s eighth studio album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” tucked somewhere in the mind’s cluttered attic, gathering dust between the day’s devastating monotony and the night’s delicious desperation. As an artist that is uniquely capable of capturing the bare-naked human experience, it is no surprise Mitski stuns with y...
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Meet the spring 2026 news desk: New editor, same commitment

From current events to campus chronicles, The Collegian continues to serve its readers accurate, independent and impactful news. With a new member on board, The Collegian news desk reaffirms its old commitment to a high journalistic standard that centers Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members above all else.
The Collegian welcomes Laila Shekarchian to its editorial staff for the 2026 spring semester. Shekarchian, a dedicated reporter of three years and an accomplis...
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Love, identity, representation: Patrick Suzuki visits CSU after Netflix spotlight

Colorado State University alumnus Patrick Suzuki took center stage on this fall’s season 9 of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” when he opened up to his soon-to-be fiancee about his experience as an Asian American, shining a rare spotlight on Asian identity within predominantly white spaces.
Hailing from Grand Junction, Colorado, Suzuki’s family moved to the United States during the Cambodian genocide. His father worked as a peach farmer to support the transition. Suzuki grew up as one of the only Asian...
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New Elk Meadow Trail expands Bobcat Ridge Natural Area’s scenic routes

A new hiking trail in Bobcat Ridge Natural Area opened Oct. 11, providing visitors yet another scenic route through one of Fort Collins’ many coveted natural areas. Named for its abundant elk population, Elk Meadow Trail is the latest addition to the city’s recently acquired 675 acres of protected land. The 1.7 mile trail begins at the historic cabin on the Valley Loop Trail, about 1.5 miles from the Bobcat Ridge parking lot. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders are encouraged to enjoy views of u...
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CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 schedule

Colorado State University will invite students, CSU alumni and community members to its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend beginning Oct. 16. Multiple events will be held over the course of three days to celebrate CSU’s cultivation of community and excellence through the decades.
Below is a comprehensive schedule of the planned events.Homecoming festivities will begin on Thursday with a ceremony honoring notable CSU alumni who have brought honor to the university through significant philanthro...
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FoCo gem Panino’s transformed to Limonata following relocation

After 25 years, the Fort Collins classic restaurant Panino’s got a citrusy rebrand and a makeover. Now known as Limonata by Panino’s, the restaurant has relocated to the unique building on 1002 S. College Ave. that was formerly occupied by The Post Chicken & Beer.
John Beck owned the Panino’s on 310 W. Prospect Road with his wife Marie Beck for 18 years before the location was torn down to develop an apartment complex. After months of uncertainty and strong considerations of closing the doors fo...
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CSU pisser joins national TikTok trend of campus vandals

First it was Edwards Hall, then they struck at Ingersoll Hall, Canvas Stadium, the Colorado State University Police Department and Moby Arena. By night, an anonymous person known as the “CSU pisser” has been urinating in various locations on campus and posting videos of the crime to TikTok under the account named @coloradostate.pisser.
The “CSU pisser” is just one of many so-called “pissers” around the nation involved in an internet trend where individuals urinate on college campuses nightly and...
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Colorado Young Democrats host screening of ‘The Encampments’

Editors note: This article has been updated to correct an error regarding the organizational affiliation of the panelists 
Colorado Young Democrats hosted a panel discussion and screening of the documentary “The Encampments” on Wednesday as part of their broader anti-war education campaign. The film documents the historic encampments at Columbia University that sparked a nationwide student movement pushing for universities to divest from U.S. and Israeli war manufacturers.Widespread demands for...
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LFTE: What to expect from The Collegian news desk

With a 134-year presence in the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities, The Collegian stands as a valuable, reputable and reliable source of pertinent information. Dedicated CSU students with a passion for public service consistently operate the news desk, having covered everything from overseas military conflicts and community protests to government actions and the broader arc of Fort Collins’ history since 1891.
In 2025, the news team remains committed to the same level of high...
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‘Yellowjackets’ season 3 is messy, flawed, still worth watching

After nearly two years of waiting, “Yellowjackets” fans finally got a third season of the gripping and emotional story of the stranded, cultish teenagers so many had become attached to. Unfortunately, after two months of impatiently waiting for weekly episode releases, the season left the audience asking more questions than it answered.
Season three picks up months after the devastating season two finale. The gut-wrenching scene where the young Yellowjackets watched their shelter burn — presumab...
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SAFE Center’s Sweet Shop promotes sex positivity, inclusivity

The Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center hosted the third annual Sweet Shop on Tuesday, providing students with valuable insights and resources on a wide range of sexual wellness topics.
The event aimed to inform and empower students as they explored their sexual identities. Some of the topics included ethical porn consumption, masturbation, sexual trauma, asexuality and aromanticism, sex and disabilities, body inclusivity and relationship safety.“We feel like having access to informa...
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Seriously: I’m a Collegian editor from 1924 — I have some thoughts

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended.
After spending hours trying to figure out what a “website” is and how it works, I have successfully navigated The Collegian catalog, and I have some notes.For one, I don’t see what was wrong with the term Aggies. There isn’t the same ring to CSU students or eve...
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Fall Dance Concert showcases array of emotions, storylines

Grace, rhythm and creativity came alive on the stage of this year’s Fall 2024 Dance Concert at the Colorado State University Center for the Arts Nov. 15 and 16, showcasing the versatile talent of students and faculty alike.
Presented by CSU’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance, the concert is an annual performance featuring seven individual dance pieces, each curated with a uniquely captivating theme and style. Assistant Professor Grace Gallagher is the lead concert director and said the concert...
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Waskey: It’s time to demand a Democratic Party that fights for change

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 or its editorial board.
The results of the 2024 election have left me disappointed. I am disappointed that this nation chose the prospect of a good economy over human rights. I am disappointed that my generation voted for former President Donald Trump, proving that we are no different from the ones who came before us. I am saddened to picture the long...
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Waskey: 3rd-party voting is possible but not successful

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 or its editorial board.
In a time when basic political engagement can mean voting against your own ideologies, it is understandably tempting to vote third party. Why vote for the lesser of two evils when there is an option that doesn’t seem evil at all?I am admittedly sympathetic to those who vote for a third party. If I believe that complacency equal...
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Waskey: 3rd-party voting is possible but not successful

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 or its editorial board.
In a time when basic political engagement can mean voting against your own ideologies, it is understandably tempting to vote third party. Why vote for the lesser of two evils when there is an option that doesn’t seem evil at all?I am admittedly sympathetic to those who vote for a third party. If I believe that complacency equal...

Breaking

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Breaking: Victoria Quesada-Stoner, Ben Gregg elected President, VP, Ryer Roberts elected speaker in ASCSU election

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include final vote margins that were provided by the ASCSU Elections Committee. 
The Associated Students of Colorado State University announced Victoria Quesada-Stoner and Ben Gregg as the winners of the 2026 student government election in the ASCSU Senate Chambers March 11, determining who will serve as student body president and vice president as well as who will fill vacant senate seats. Voter turnout reached 14.25% this year, or 4,388 students, a...
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Breaking: CSU campus closed March 13 to assess wind damage, caution advised

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University’s Larimer County campus closed at 3:30 p.m. March 12 due to high winds and will remain closed through Friday, March 13 as crews assess damage. Students and staff have been instructed not to come to campus. All individuals on campus are advised to leave when possible, and all classes and activities will be canceled for the remainder of the day.Campus dining centers,...
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Breaking: Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU System Chancellor

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System announced Friday that Rico Munn, CSU’s vice president for Metro Denver engagement and strategy, has been named the sole finalist for the CSU System’s next chancellor. Munn will succeed current Chancellor Tony Frank, who announced in December his plans to retire June 30, 2027. The application window for the position was open to al...
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Breaking: Officer charged with attempted exploitation of child

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Fort Collins Police Services issued a statement Feb. 4 announcing that Officer Andrew James Cirone, 31, had turned himself in to Larimer County Jail following investigation into an allegation of misconduct. The investigation began Oct. 17, 2025, after a woman notified FCPS that Cirone had requested inappropriate images of her adult daughter when she was a juvenile.Per FCPS policy, Cirone was...
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Breaking: Fire reported, extinguished near CSU Foothills Campus

NOCO Alert sent a message to the Colorado State University safety system at 10:13 a.m. warning students of a fire incident near CSU’s Foothills Campus. The fire was reportedly extinguished at 10:55 a.m.
“Fire crews have extinguished the vegetation fire has been extinguished and some crews are leaving the scene,” CSU’s Safety Alerts page reads. “Be aware of these crews when on Foothills roadways.”The page states that Poudre Fire Authority and CSU Police were notified of a vegetation fire at 9:48...
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2025 Municipal election live results: Fort Collins officials, ballot issues, questions, charter amendments

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated until final results are posted. This is a comprehensive list of all candidates, issues and questions on the ballot for Fort Collins. Voting results come from the county clerk’s office.
Last updated to reflect midnight posting of unofficial results by county clerk. Processing ballots will resume Nov. 5. Official election results have not been called.1. Emily Francis – 17,059 votes (55.31%), surpassed threshold to win
2. Tricia Canonico – 14,940 votes (46....
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Breaking: Clark B to be renamed Ann Gill Hall

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University announced Saturday that the B wing of the Andrew G. Clark building will be renamed to Ann Gill Hall following reconstruction. Clark B was once a bridge between Clark A and Clark C before it was officially demolished September 2024 as a part of the $137 million Clark Revitalization project.Originally completed in 1968, Clark serves as the main College of Liberal Arts...
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BREAKING: Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University ahead of CSU event

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Charlie Kirk’s spokesperson Andrew Kolvet has confirmed that Kirk is dead after being shot in the neck at a Utah Valley University speaking event for Turning Point USA. The attack came just a week before Kirk was scheduled to visit Colorado State University.UVU campus police released the following statement after the attack:
“Today at about 12:10 (p.m.) a shot was fired at the visiting speak...
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Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Colorado State University Police issued a public safety alert regarding threats of violence around the CSU Health and Medical center on Aug. 20 at 12:58 p.m. Students were advised to avoid the area and the facility went into lockdown at 1:08 p.m.The issue was resolved at 1:40 p.m. CSU Public Safety reports that the person of interest has been contacted by police and there are no ongoing thre...

Horoscopes

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Horoscopes May 4-10

My dear star gazers, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you this is the last Collegian horoscope to come from me. As we close this chapter and look forward, the sky right now reminds us that life is not about endless reflection or interpretation; it is about integration. We have been given the information, and we have seen the patterns throughout this year. What we do with that has always been up to us more than the stars.
The week opens with friction when Mars squares Jupiter on Tuesday,...
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Horoscopes April 27 to May 3

Taurus season is working its grounding powers, and after the volatility of recent shifts, there is a noticeable desire for stability. Thankfully, Taurus doesn’t rush. It builds, examines and reveals what matters. Hold on to this energy as the skies test our emotional truth this week.
The centerpiece of the week is the full moon in Scorpio on Friday, and true to its Scorpion nature, this moon will reveal what has been sitting just beneath the surface. Full moons brings culmination, and Scorpio br...
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Horoscopes April 20-26

After weeks of Aries dominating the planets and setting the whole cosmos on fire, the Sun finally shifts to Taurus Monday to give us a bit of a reality check. Taurus asks us to slow down and make something real out of the situations we find ourselves in. It reminds us that everything that was started needs to continue, but whatever does continue needs to be sustainable.
Keep those lessons in mind because the Sun’s grounding influence is tested almost immediately. Also on Monday, Mercury conjoins...
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Horoscopes April 13-19

The skies are still very much ablaze with Aries energy, but this week it is beginning to sharpen and concentrate as we approach a new moon and a shift to Taurus. New moons are new beginnings, but Aries is never quiet in its approach. This is the kind of reset that demands movement over perfect planning. We are no longer seeking emotional closure, just action.
With Mercury and Mars joining the sun in Aries, thoughts and actions feel aligned, fast, direct and sometimes a little too immediate. You...
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Horoscopes April 6-12

The emotional clarity brought on by last week’s Libra full moon doesn’t fade just yet. In true Libra fashion, her energy lingers to make more of a statement. This week gives us space to reflect on what came to light over the past few days before the energy begins to rise again. 
There’s still a sense of recalibration as we move further away from last week’s dramatic transits, but the fog is noticeably thinner. Conversations are clearer, and decisions feel less emotionally tangled. The real shift...
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Horoscopes March 30 to April 5

We are firmly in Aries season now, and the shift is unmistakable. While the past few weeks in Pisces asked for reflection and emotional processing, Aries asks for movement. There is a difference now between reacting and deciding, and this week teaches us how to tell them apart.
The first shift of the week will arrive early on Tuesday when Venus enters Taurus, one of its home signs. After weeks of heightened emotional sensitivity, this will finally ground us. Venus in Taurus brings attention back...
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Horoscopes March 9-15

We are still deep in the throes of Mercury’s retrograde in Pisces, meaning clarity is slow and emotions tend to outrun logic. Pisces energy already blurs lines between intuition and imagination, but Mercury retrograde adds another layer of revision. Plans may stall, conversations may loop back on themselves and something you thought was resolved may reappear asking for reconsideration. 
The week’s turning point arrives early with the Sun conjunct Saturn in Aries on Tuesday. This is the first rea...
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Horoscopes March 2-8

This week, everything is happening internally. We are now fully inside Mercury retrograde in Pisces, and the fog is less shocking than it was last week. Instead of disruption, we get reflection. Conversations don’t move forward quickly. Decisions loop back on themselves. Something you thought was settled may resurface — not to derail you but to refine you.
Pisces season continues to soften the edges of what has recently felt sharp. Whereas Aquarius demanded clarity about the future, Pisces asks...
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Horoscopes Feb. 23 to March 1

If last week opened a door, this week tests how ready we are to walk through it as the week’s astrology shifts from initiation to recalibration.
Mercury will begin its retrograde in Pisces on Thursday, pulling our attention inward. In Pisces, this retrograde isn’t about lost emails as much as lost clarity. Emotions blur facts, old conversations resurface and something you thought was resolved may ask to be reconsidered.Notably — and maybe even luckily — Mercury begins its retrograde in the vicin...
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Horoscopes Feb. 16-22

The universe this week no longer asks for gentle reflection, it asks for new beginnings. If the past few weeks have been about emotional recalibration and honest conversation, this one is about momentum.
The overarching energies of the next month come with the start of Pisces season on Wednesday, shifting the collective tone from Aquarius’ detachment into something more intuitive, tender and emotionally porous. We feel more, we sense more and the boundaries between thought and feeling blur. But...
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Horoscopes Feb 9-15

This week builds toward one of the most consequential shifts of the month when Saturn’s ingress into Aries on Friday begins a new two-year chapter of discipline and self-definition. Saturn in Aries doesn’t reward impulse; it demands intention. It asks us to practice courage slowly, to commit to action with consistency and to take responsibility for who we are becoming as we move forward.
Before that shift, Venus enters Pisces Tuesday, bringing tenderness back into the emotional atmosphere. Venus...
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Horoscopes Feb. 2-8

This week opens on the heels of a powerful Leo full moon that directed the lunar spotlight to our emotional needs and revealed what it feels like to finally stand in the room as ourselves rather than who we think we should be. What comes next feels less like a continuation and more like a reckoning.
Since late summer, Uranus has been in retrograde, quietly destabilizing our sense of security around money, values, work and long-term stability. Finally, marvelously, it goes direct on Wednesday to...
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Horoscopes Jan. 26 to Feb. 1

This week, there is a quiet sense that something long-standing is ending and something unfamiliar is beginning. Neptune enters Aries Jan. 26, closing a chapter that’s been unfolding since 2011 and beginning a new one we won’t fully understand yet. This is generational astrology. It marks a shift from collective dreaming to individual awakening, from imagining to acting and from drifting to initiating.
As we move with the ebb and flow of the universe, the Aquarius concentration we discussed last...
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Horoscopes Jan. 19-25

Hello my cosmic darlings; welcome back. As we return from break and settle into a new year, the sky pivots decisively into Aquarius, pulling energy away from Capricorn’s endurance and toward something more honest. Between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23, Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Sun all change signs or form exact aspects with Pluto. These planets all then move through the first degrees of Aquarius, marking one of the clearest energetic shifts of the early year. The question now isn’t how quickly we can...
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Horoscopes Dec. 8-14

As we prepare for the coming days, reflect on what was revealed to you last week in your moments of clarity. Our mental energy was temporarily heightened, and this week is when we see what those realizations actually demand from us.
It is wild to think about my dear stargazers, but this is the last Collegian horoscope of the year. Whether you check in every week or just when you need some cosmic guidance, I want to thank you all for navigating the skies with me. There is something beautiful abou...
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Horoscopes Dec. 1-7

Welcome back stargazers, in light of Thanksgiving I want to express my appreciation for every single one of you. Mercury slipped deeper into Scorpio over the past week, sharpening everyone’s instincts. With Mars continuing its run through Sagittarius, there has been a restless push toward truth-telling and forward motion, even if we don’t know what “forward” looks like yet. If last week felt like rumbling beneath the surface, this week carries the actual release.
We open with Venus sextile Pluto...
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Horoscopes Nov. 17-23

This week brings new beginnings, but not without difficulty. As we close out Scorpio season, everything in the universe seems to be insisting on acknowledging the kind of clarity that forms when truth stops being avoidable. Nearly all of the major planetary activity sits in the late degrees of Scorpio, meaning whatever themes have been rising in the background since late October are now asking for resolution. But resolution doesn’t always mean closure. Sometimes it means simply letting yourself...
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Horoscopes Nov. 10-16

Mercury is now fully retrograde in Sagittarius: The sign of convictions, big beliefs and bold statements. When Mercury retrogrades here, the universe asks us if we know the full truth. People tend to speak with certainty under this influence, but their words fall apart under inspection. We must breathe before we speak and investigate before we judge.
Saturn trines Lilith on Monday, inviting us to reclaim the pieces of ourselves we’ve buried for approval. Remember that you can never be too much o...
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Horoscopes Nov. 3-9

We’re stepping away from Halloween season now, but the masks we wore may leave lingering questions: What truth did we hide behind the costume, and which truths escaped? This week will not let us ignore what’s changing. Raw emotion, unexpected shifts and subconscious revolution will test our ability to adapt.
Mars finishes its business in Scorpio by trining Neptune on Tuesday, activating our intuition. Then, Mars moves into Sagittarius to immediately oppose Uranus, putting in motion the energy ne...
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Horoscopes Oct. 27 to Nov. 2

It’s Halloween week — or, less formally, Christmas for people who read horoscopes. Happy Halloween, starlings. May your costumes come together exactly as envisioned and your weekend bring more treats than tricks. This week brings motivation and much-needed clarity as Scorpio guides us toward the answers we’ve been seeking.
Scorpio’s Mars will trine Jupiter in Cancer on Monday, giving us all a boost of confidence and enthusiasm. This is a great time to start new projects or plan for the future, a...
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Horoscopes Oct. 20-26

Scorpio’s shadow creeps up on us this week as Libra season comes to an end on Thursday, pushing us to a place of transformation through honesty. The stars are largely working beneath the surface this week, turning the focus inward to our quest for truth.
Just before the sun shifts, however, Libra leaves us her final gift: a new moon. Tuesday marks the start of a new lunar cycle, wiping the slate clean and clearing our mind to move forward with grace. Like any new moon, this gives us the chance t...
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Horoscopes Oct. 13-19

As the leaves turn, this week begins with a shift that feels like stepping into a new season of our life. Pluto, the master of transformation, stations direct in Aquarius this week after five months of retrograde. If you’ve been processing loss or simply letting go of old versions of yourself, this shift will help you reclaim power. While it may feel like old wounds are reopening, in reality the inner work we’ve done is beginning to manifest outwardly. We’re no longer just healing; we’re evolvin...
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Horoscopes Oct. 6-12

This week begins with a significant energy shift on Monday as the full harvest moon rises in Aries. As always, the full moon marks the peak of the lunar journey that we began last new moon. Over the past two weeks, which areas of your life have felt energized? Pay close attention to any planets in your sixth house as these will be especially activated.
Fair and balanced Libra will oppose independent and passionate Aries, causing us to question if we have achieved a balance between dependence and...
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Horoscopes Sept. 29 to Oct. 5

In honor of Libra season this week, we must remember and honor the words of a very wise oracle. He is, perhaps, the most important Libra in recent history. Let us all join on the psychic plane in celebration as the mystic Jacob Sartorius turns 22 on Wednesday.
May his prophetic wisdom, as foretold in the song “Sweatshirt,” ring true this week: “This may be the start of something new.”Yes, my dear stargazers, the seasons are finally shifting, and you can wear your sweatshirt. Like the trees, it i...
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Horoscopes Sept. 22-28

It is officially your month Libra. Happy birthday!
After an intense Virgo season riddled with eclipses and anxious energy, it is finally time to find our bearings. We have all undergone some sort of transformation, be it conscious or subconscious, and now we must put our new knowledge to the test.There are not many astrological events this week, so consider this a good time to reflect. The past month has taken us on a wild ride, but what did you learn? The quiet period after eclipse season is vi...
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Horoscopes Sept. 15-21

Wow! Eclipse season really came in full force last week to say the very least.
Rams, if you are feeling like the past few weeks — or even couple of months — have left you exhausted and scattered, you are not alone. After the planets spent months bringing our inner turmoil to the surface, last week’s lunar eclipse in Pisces finally forced us to surrender some of our mental and emotional foundations.And now, dear readers, we must rebuild. For better or for worse, eclipses come in pairs. On Sunday...
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Horoscopes Sept. 1-7

This week is mostly an escalation of last week’s energy until eclipse season begins Sept. 7. The skies continue to shift toward Virgo and Pisces, creating a sense of urgency toward the emotional- and identity-centered revelations we have been having.
Now is a time to re-evaluate and let go, but only you know what you need to let go of. This week we inhale before the eclipse — next week we exhale.The week before a lunar eclipse usually brings an odd mix of lethargic and chaotic energy as the issu...
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Horoscopes Aug. 24-31

Welcome back to class, Rams, and congratulations on making it through the cosmically chaotic summer of 2025. This week’s energy is a bit all over the place as we prepare for September eclipse season. While the eclipses have not yet set in, the prevailing themes of the next lunar cycle are beginning to form as the planets take their places.
This week begins with a clean slate left by last week’s new moon in Virgo. On Monday, the moon moves to Libra while Venus moves to Leo, giving us a bit of rel...
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Horoscopres Aug. 19-25

Welcome back from summer break, Rams, and a special warm welcome goes out to all the newcomers. This summer marked the peak of our 2025 transformation and brought on several major collective energy shifts, in many cases forcing us to close old chapters and take a step into the unknown. Most notably, Uranus moved to Gemini on July 7, kicking off a new seven-year cycle defined by radical transformation of the mind. This month will set the tone for the next several years, so start preparing yoursel...