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Caelan Chamberlain uses a ruler and a piece of chalk to measure out a piece of fabric Oct 25

From Campus to Catwalk: Three CSU Students Blaze Trails with Innovative Apparel Lines

Avery Coates, Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2023

  The Colorado State University Design and Merchandising program is a hub of creative expression, where aspiring designers cultivate their talent and push the boundaries of fashion.we spoke to...

Alayna Truxal: The Face of ASCSU Supreme Court

Alayna Truxal: The Face of ASCSU Supreme Court

Annie Weiler, Writer September 25, 2023

On May 3, 2023, the Associated Students of Colorado State University held the first session of the 53rd Senate. In attendance was the newly ratified ASCSU Supreme Court Chief Justice, Alayna Truxal, a...

The outdoor seating area of The Exchange Sept. 7.

Mile High Romance: 5 Fort Collins Establishments that are an Absolute Must for Date Night

Alli Price, Writer September 25, 2023

Tired of staying in and ordering takeout all the time? Looking for a way to spice up your night out in Fort Collins? Check out these five unique places on your next date night with your better half, core...

Joclyn Goss shapes a copper rod into a spoon at the Colorado State University Visual Arts Building March 30.

Metalsmithing and Mental Health: A Look at the Benefits of Artistic Expression Through the eyes of CSU Metalsmith Students

Grant Coursey, Contributor April 19, 2023

There is a public mythos built around the idea of the “tortured artist.” This idea expresses that truly great art goes hand in hand with emotional despair or personal distress.   While there...

Marijuana plants grow in the Hummingbird Cannabis facility in Lafayette, Colo. April 20, 2022.

Puff Puff? Pass: How Medical Marijuana Helps Users Cope with Chronic Pain

Cassidy DuFore Payne, Contributor April 19, 2023

Sluggish, unmotivated, fatigued, foggy-brained. These are all words that have been used to describe people who smoke marijuana. However, for Jackie Neil, a 4th year at Colorado State University, these...

Maddie Engeman inside the Costume Design Shop at Colorado State University.

Behind the Curtain: The Dedication and Passion That Transforms the Theater

Kailey Pickering, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

The auditorium fills with excitement as audience members trickle in. Conversations brew as anticipation for the show builds. Soon the lights go down and chatter in the auditorium ceases as all attention...

A Rainbow trout caught on the Cache Le Poudre river.

The CSU Fly Fishing Club: Catching Friendships and Creating Fishermen

Annie Weiler, Contributor November 9, 2022

The water laps across the banks, swirling and foaming against the rocks. Trees of various sizes and colors, ranging from emerald to russet to marigold, shield the river from faraway distractions. Students...

Isabel Naschold rides down the stairs in fornt of the CSU Administration Building.

Dedication and Passion: How the CSU Cycling Team Races On

Avery Coates, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2022

At 6 a.m. on a weekday, most college students are getting much needed sleep before a long day of class. However, for members of the Colorado State University Cycling team, 6 a.m. is when their day begins....

Image of Grafton St. Clair Norman in uniform

The Legacy of the First African American to Graduate from Colorado State University

Amanda Monticue, Contributor October 26, 2022

The diversity on the campus of Colorado State University has grown since it was first founded in 1870 as the State Agricultural College. Only students of white descent attended the university until about...

A buffalo and a ram going clashing heads

Rams vs. Buffs: The History of the Legendary Rivalry

Annie Weiler, Contributor September 21, 2022

For as long as Colorado State University has existed, there has been a mutual rivalry with the University of Colorado Boulder. Promoted at academic conferences, on social media, and in athletic events...

Graphic of the 'A' in Fort Collins

The Aggie Era: CSU’s Beginning History as an Agricultural and Mechanical College

Samantha Nordstrom, Contributor September 21, 2022

As one strolls through Colorado State University, they see ”Ram pride” everywhere: green and gold banners are posted on the walls, murals of CSU glory painted near the Lory Student Center, and CSU...

Comparative images of the UCA Building. Top is from 2022, archive image on the bottom.

From High School to the University Center for the Arts: The Evolution of a Building

Lindsay Barker, Contributor September 21, 2022

The University Center for the Arts is the result of 40 years of efforts to create a vibrant space that encompasses all performing arts at Colorado State University. However, the building wasn’t always...

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