The Rocky Mountain Collegian

08/21/2026

Maven Savage, the founder of the zine series "The World Through Our Eyes" reflected on his struggles in finding his community, stating, “I was doing the freshman year thing, like, going to clubs and activities, but nothing was clicking.”

When he couldn’t find any existing spaces that felt like where he belonged, Savage followed the advice that his mother gave him: “Do something that you want to do, and when you do, people will follow.”

Shortly after, Savage stumbled upon the Bend Zine Library in Oregon, where he was inspired to start creating zines of his own. And just as his mother predicted, Maven Savage’s founding of his zine series not only gave him a space to be himself, but it fostered the growth of a zine community in Fort Collins and at CSU, creating a new artistic opportunity for connection and self-expression.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Story by: Addie Mitchell
Photo by: Leeann Albers

08/20/2026

The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research, Art and Leadership Symposium is an opportunity for new and returning students at Colorado State University to showcase their scholarly work and form new connections.

This annual symposium is a platform for undergraduate students to conduct research on topics they’re passionate about while also providing the opportunity to meet fellow students and faculty.

Within MURALS, the First-Year Scholars Academy tailors its programming toward incoming students who want to find community and learn valuable skills upon arriving at CSU.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Story by: Katya Arzubi
Photo courtesy of Iván Diaz

08/20/2026

Looming large on a hillside in Maxwell Natural Area is a Colorado State University landmark dating back over a century: the giant painted A.

In 1924, after paying $1 for a 99-year long lease from then-owner R.G. Maxwell, students got to work dragging buckets of white paint and rocks up to commemorate the Colorado Agricultural College Aggies. The methods, century and school name may have changed since then, but commitment to the tradition has remained.

Three distinct events on the school’s calendar link to this landmark: Hike to the A, which is offered during Ram Welcome for incoming students; Paint the A, which is a way for volunteers to help with upkeep; and Light the A, which helps students show off the letter to their families during homecoming week.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Story by: Maiya Kreamer
Photo by: Mabel Martinez

08/19/2026

Colorado State football is turning the page.

Following a disastrous 2-10 season in 2025 to end off an eight-year stretch in which the Rams had a losing record in seven of those seasons, the move into the Pac-12 gives CSU the significant chance to rediscover its winning ways.

And it all starts with new head coach Jim Mora.

Since his introductory press conference on Dec. 1, 2025, Mora has made it his main initiative to instill a new culture in the football program — one in which winning is the standard — an approach he has most recently implemented at UConn and has carried throughout his 42-year coaching career.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Story by: Devin Imsirpasic
Photo by: Elizabeth Butler

08/19/2026

The college experience places you directly in the “becoming” phase of adulthood. Many of us enter this experience hoping to become something and someone much better than we were in our grade school years. You’re becoming the best version of yourself as a student, friend and partner.

Walking into your young adult years, there’s still so much becoming to happen. The environments in which you place yourself, the friends you keep, the effort you put in — they all play a part in your growth. During your first year you’re met with so many new opportunities. It’s important to take the risk and allow yourself to take these opportunities, but it’s also important to remember that this stage is about you.

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

Column by: Skylar White
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08/19/2026

A Colorado State University student is suing the City of Fort Collins and two police officers who he said wrongfully arrested him for driving under the influence just over a year ago.

On July 16, 2025, Nathan May, an incoming senior at CSU, was pulled over near South College Avenue and Boardwalk Drive by two Fort Collins Police Services officers for driving without his headlights on for a short period of time after he left a late-night movie screening.

According to the lawsuit, filed on behalf of May’s attorneys, Fort Collins police officers accused him of a DUI after he was stopped. He presented no immediate signs of intoxication at the scene and had no criminal record and a clean driving record, the lawsuit said.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Story by: Claire VanDeventer and Chloe Rios
Photo: Collegian File

08/18/2026

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Tour de Fat is back at New Belgium Brewing, and it’s basically mandatory for Fort Collins college students.

Parade Start: 9:30 a.m. at Fort Collins City Park (parade route travels down Mountain Avenue).

Festival Grounds: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing.

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Tour de Fat is a costumed bicycle parade followed by a party at New Belgium Brewing with music, entertainment, contests, and games.

08/18/2026

With the fall semester quickly approaching, Hans Copeland has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation.

RMSMC serves as Colorado State University’s independent student media organization while providing hands-on training and professional development for aspiring media and journalism professionals. Copeland brings more than a decade of experience in media to the role, as well as a vision to strengthen collaboration, expand professional opportunities and prepare students for careers in the industry.

Read the full article on The Collegian’s website, linked in our bio.

Editor’s note: This story covers the appointment of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation’s new CEO. The Rocky Mountain Collegian operates within RMSMC, and readers should be aware of this organizational relationship. The coverage of this story was conducted in accordance with The Collegian’s standards, with the goal of providing fair and accurate coverage.

Story by: Claire VanDeventer
Photo by: Sophie Webb

08/17/2026

IN THIS YEAR’S MOVE IN PRINT: Ram Welcome sustainability, a look into the DIY venue Sun Spot, Colorado’s midterm election ballots, returning Ram traditions, new beginnings with the inaugural Pac-12 football season, an ‘Obsession’ review, CSU’s student research community, PBR Bulls and Beats recap and more!

Find a free copy around campus and in Fort Collins all week. New CSU students, look for The Collegian in your dorm!

07/29/2026

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