Drinking alcohol is a part of the college experience for many, but binge drinking may lead to death. In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol and hazing among our youth, students are encouraged to participate in the second annual National GordieDay from 10 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Colorado State University-Pueblo, said Stephanie Arellano, CSU-Pueblo alcohol and other drug education program coordinator.

Colorado State University-Pueblo opened conference play with a resounding 38-0 thumping of Fort Lewis College at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl last Saturday.

The Hasan School of Business has expanded the opportunity for Colorado State University-Pueblo students to get a Master of Business Administration degree. The program is aimed at part-time students who are also working professionals. Students enrolled in the MBA program may take one course at a time, and the 36 hours of coursework can be completed in as little as two years.

Like most horror franchises that continue to go on, the “Final Destination” franchise needs to be laid to rest. The death scenes have become predictable and it has lost its shock value.

Colorado State University-Pueblo received funding from Pepsi Grants to enhance the appearance of the campus as well as to sponsor athletics. “We’re just trying to improve the physical appearance of the Belmont Residence Hall and get the kids in that a little more school pride,” Zaletal said.

Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Admissions and Records Office advises students of their rights to their education records within the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Katie Velarde, registrar of the records office, sent an e-mail to students on Sept. 2 informing students about their rights to their education records. The e-mail ... Read More

Colorado State University-Pueblo has over 5,000 students enrolled this fall for the first time in 25 years. Lopez said the gross full-time enrollment increased more than 11.8 percent from fall 2007 to about 4,200 students, and the overall headcount also increased by 9.6 percent to 5,051 students from 4,610 in fall 2007. The number of new freshman has also increased from 1,033 in fall 2008 to 1,054 in fall 2009, Joe Marshall, the assistant vice president for enrollment management, said.

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Q: You two are everywhere including radio and television, what were your reactions when you heard your song being played on the radio for the first time? Sean: It was crazy. You grow up here—listening to the radio and falling asleep with the radio—just driving in your car and realizing. You almost want to roll down the windows and yell at the other car and be like, “Yo! I’m on the radio.” It’s really cool. Then after the millionth time—you just want to break your radio. No—just jokin’. It’s awesome. Being from the hometown and hearing it there—it’s so humbling. It’s really cool. Video accompanies exclusive interview.

The TODAY’s Spotlight on Reading/Writing features CSU-Pueblo faculty, staff and students sharing their reading and writing experiences. The column is co-sponsored by the English and Foreign Languages Department and the English Club. This week’s feature highlights history student Audra Easley     Name/department/educational background: Audra Easley, history major, freshman What has been your greatest ... Read More

After losing the first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game of the season on Friday, the ThunderWolves volleyball team beat Fort Lewis in five sets at Saturday’s game. The Pack won the game 3-2. In the first set, the ThunderWolves gave proof of their strength. After leading the set 17-16, the ThunderWolves ... Read More

Women who would like an opportunity to play on the Colorado State University-Pueblo team will have the opportunity to try out for the team this week. Softball walk-on tryouts start at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, on field one at the Rawlings Softball Complex at CSU-Pueblo. “They (applicants) have to have a physical, ... Read More