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People camped out at Jefferson Street Park amid the bustle of Old Town Fort Collins Saturday night. During the day, the park is busy with Occupy Jefferson protestors, and some camp overnight also. (Photo By Megan Fischer)

Woman stabbed at Jefferson Park Tuesday morning

Israa Eldeiry July 27, 2016

Jesse Clay Burton, 28, was arrested and is being held at the Larimer County Jail after she was accused of stabbing another woman early Tuesday morning in Jefferson Street Park, Fort Collins. Jewel Gibbs,...

Caleb Collins was arrested July 11. Photo courtesy of Aurora Police Department

Babysitter arrested for attempted murder of 7-month-old child

Israa Eldeiry July 12, 2016

A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday after he allegedly attempted to murder the 7-month-old child he was babysitting, according to Fort Collins Police.The suspect, Caleb Collins, contacted the Fort...

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Four adults involved in ATV accident, Pingree Park

Israa Eldeiry June 26, 2016

An ATV was involved in a single vehicle accident at around 2:04 a.m. Sunday morning in Pingree Park, according to the Larimer Country Sheriff’s Office.After responding to the scene, deputies from the...

Update: Arthur’s Rock wildfire fully contained

Israa Eldeiry June 17, 2016

UPDATE: 11:50 a.m.:  According to the Poudre Fire Authority, the Arthur's Rock Fire has been fully contained as of 9:15 p.m. Friday. There was no overnight growth on Friday in the Lory State Park, west...

The LSC Theater was filled with listeners Saturday. TEDxCSU sessions included speakers who gave insight on a variety of topics. (Photo by: Megan Fischer)

10 speakers bring ideas to the Lory Student Center at TEDxCSU

Israa Eldeiry March 6, 2016

At Colorado State University's annual TEDxCSU, 10 speakers discussed making a difference using small steps.This year, the event featured an innovation station where the audience was able to take part...

Students and staff participate and discuss topics such as segregation and inequalities for African American people in our society during the Black Lives Matter event on the Lory Student Center.

Real Talk: privilege, allies and Black leaders

Israa Eldeiry February 24, 2016

At it again, the Black/African-American Culture Center at Colorado State University hosted its weekly Real Talk event to discuss controversial and sensitive issues in the Black and African-American community....

Students and staff participate and discuss topics such as segregation and inequalities for African American people in our society during the Black Lives Matter event on the Lory Student Center.

Students discuss exclusivity of Black Lives Matter in honor of Black History Month

Israa Eldeiry February 10, 2016

Spaces like Real Talk are providing students with opportunities to discuss sensitive issues in an inclusive environment.Being Black in a predominately white institution can bring one lots of adversity...

A Pets Forever program participant poses with her cat. (Photo courtesy of Pets Forever.)

Pets Forever Program to continue running after receiving funds

Israa Eldeiry February 1, 2016

During the fall semester, Pets Forever was at risk of termination due to insufficient funds, but it will now continue to run after receiving funds over winter break.Pets Forever is a course offered...

checks out the hats she designed in the CSU Bookstore. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Works.)

Student-designed hat sold in CSU Bookstore to celebrate Black History Month

Israa Eldeiry February 1, 2016

Every year, the same months come around and the same celebrations occur, yet every year is different, according to Duan Ruff, assistant director of Colorado State University’s Black African American...

CSU launches new policy to protect against bullying in the workplace

CSU launches new policy to protect against bullying in the workplace

Israa Eldeiry January 29, 2016

Bullying has been and always will be a problem, but it’s unfortunate that mature adults still have to act against issues of bullying and harassment in the workplace, said Pamela Bishop, social work instructor...

Candlelight vigil at Islamic Center of Fort Collins

Candlelight vigil at Islamic Center of Fort Collins

Israa Eldeiry December 13, 2015

[new_royalslider id="422"]Photos by Israa Eldeiry and Hadeel Abdel-Ghany.Sunday night, hundreds of Fort Collins residents from various faiths gathered at the local Islamic Center for a candle light vigil...

Opinion: Has the anti-Muslim bigotry gone too far?

Opinion: Has the anti-Muslim bigotry gone too far?

Israa Eldeiry December 11, 2015

As a Muslim, Egyptian-American woman who has lived in Fort Collins for most of my life, I’ve gotten pretty used to being the odd one out. I look different. I have different beliefs. Sometimes, that makes...

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