The Rocky Mountain Collegian

06/27/2025

From his beginnings as a player who averaged just over five points per game to his transformation into a defining figure for the Colorado State men’s basketball program following his transfer, Nique Clifford‘s collegiate legacy was one of success.

After withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft to solidify his skills with the Rams one last season, Clifford ended his collegiate career with an incredible performance in the Mountain West and NCAA Tournament.

But the time has come to take his talents to the next level after being drafted in the first round by the Sacramento Kings.

Read the full breaking story on The Collegian website, linked in our bio.

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06/26/2025

The non-profit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education on Jun. 24 alleging Colorado State University is violating federal anti-discrimination law. The complaint argues that CSU’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which was enacted by President Donald Trump Jan. 21.

According to AFL’s complaint, several Colorado State programs, classes and offices “violate federal law.”

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05/19/2025

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Coverage by Cait Mckinzie and Hannah Parcells

05/18/2025

For the first time in 30 years, a full Colorado State University graduating class tossed their caps in unison.

Universitywide Commencement, the first ceremony to be held in Canvas Stadium, recognized the full class of 2025 on Friday, May 16.

Replacing the previous structure of individual colleges holding ceremonies in Moby Arena, the changes to the CSU commencement format were announced in April 2024. The new format featured a universitywide ceremony, complemented by individual department ceremonies.

At a universitywide ceremony, graduates are addressed by keynote speakers and members of university and CSU System administration, along with the deans of their respective colleges. They were presented and recommended for conferral of their degrees by college, tassels were turned and caps were tossed.

At special department-specific ceremonies, students’ names are read, they walk across the stage and they receive their diploma covers.

The new commencement structure drew mixed feelings from students in attendance.

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

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05/15/2025

👉Hey RAMS! Celebrate Seniors in the Class of 2025🎉inside our latest edition of our Graduation Guide. 👨‍🎓Take a look back on four years of memories and see all the senior shout-outs just in time for commencement! Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, CSU College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences, CSU College of Natural Sciences, Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, , Colorado State University, The Orange Cord - Rocky Mountain Student Media Alumni

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05/10/2025

The Collegian’s Arts and Entertainment desk is looking to hire a new horoscopes beat writer!

We are looking for someone with knowledge on the topic to craft consistent, insightful and personalized horoscopes once a week for our print and digital platforms.

For more information about the position, please reach out to [email protected].

05/08/2025

Claudia Bokulich, who blends historical perspectives with a variety of mediums to create paintings showcasing the human figure, is Colorado State University's only Master's of Fine Arts graduate this year. Her paintings are on display at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art until July 27.

Bokulich comes from an artistically inclined family. Her parents met in art school, and her brother also attended art school before she did. Bokulich received a bachelor's in fine arts from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia. She began her art school journey by studying metalsmithing, as she was planning on becoming a metalsmithing teacher. However, her true passion lied elsewhere.

“I took a painting elective and fell in love with it,” Bokulich said.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Written by Angelina Hamlin
Photo by Erica Pickering

05/08/2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing a prosthetic limb throughout his childhood.

While the biomedical and mechanical engineering senior adjusted over time, receiving gold and bronze medals at the 2014 USA Paralympic Track & Field National Championships, Hayes' ambition to assist fellow amputees never wavered. This dream came to fruition after assembling a team for his senior capstone design project.

The team, composed of four other undergraduate engineering students, included Hayes, Thomas Leachman, Eric Gutierrez-Camacho, Lily Lindstrom and Justin Rudrow. Together, they set out to address a gap in the current prosthetic limb market.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Written by Katie Fisher
Cover photo courtesy of Eric Gutierrez-Camacho
Second photo by Katie Fisher

05/07/2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 29th and final session of the 54th senate.

Items on this week’s agenda included supporting the creation of a Colorado higher education coalition to protect educational institutions, funding for resources for graduate entrance exams and increasing wages for student workers.

Resolution #5433, “Endorsing the Formation of a Colorado Higher Education Mutual Academic Defense Compact Resolution,” was first presented. The resolution delineates ASCSU’s support for creating a coalition of Colorado higher education institutions that will advocate protections for various aspects of academia following recent federal directives.

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

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05/07/2025

Colorado State track and field’s record books need revision after Saturday’s Doug Max Invitational.

Mya Lesnar, in her senior day appearance, notched back-to-back personal bests in the shot put, launching the fifth-best throw in NCAA history (19.60 meters) — far past the facility record mark of 18.0m.

“Mya’s performance was somewhat off the charts,” head coach Brian Bedard said.

Bedard said that in the past — because of Lesnar’s training schedule — she hasn’t competed at the CSU outdoor home events. This year, he made it a point to put Lesnar in a situation where she could shine. And the conditions were just right for Lesnar to put on a show for a large crowd as she claimed a spot among the top three competitors in the NCAA for outdoor.

But Lesnar was not the only one to break records.

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

Written by Adam Gross
Photo by Erica Pickering

05/06/2025

The Astral Threads Fashion Show was presented by Colorado State University’s department of design and merchandising May 2 in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom, showcasing the work of 23 student designers.

Many of the featured designers were seniors presenting their final capstone collections, each composed of five unique looks. The show was entirely organized and produced by students, many of whom are enrolled in the fashion show production and event planning course, with participants divided into four key committees: garment and modeling; promotions and publicity; stage and set; and VIP and sponsorship.

There was a wide range of looks, each portraying the designers’ individual styles, internal struggles and values. Ski apparel was a popular theme among the designs, but 3D shapes, streetwear and formal dresses were showcased as well.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Written by Aubrey Means
Photos by Katelynn Ortega

05/02/2025

With a day left until the deadline for these farewell columns, I find myself staring at a blank page, wondering how to sum up 1,369 days. How do you compress a college career into 500 words? But I guess that’s the job of a journalist, isn’t it? So, like many of the back-breaking assignments I’ve grunted my way through while sleep deprived, slightly unhinged and armed with a questionable sense of humor, I’ll find a way, and that way is likely Advil and caffeine.

Read the full farewell piece on the Collegian website, linked in our bio.

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.

Garrett Mogel was the 2024-25 photo director of The Rocky Mountain Collegian. He can no longer be reached at [email protected], but he can be reached on Instagram
Photo by Milo Gladstein