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Junior Health and Exercise Science major Zack Zeilik fills up his reusable water bottle in the Library Sunday. There is a group on campus called Take Back the Tap that encourages students to stop purchasing bottled water in favor of reusable water bottles.

CSU student starts petition to ban bottled water

April 2, 2014

Banning bottled water is one student's solution to making CSU a greener university. According to the award-winning documentary "Tapped," the bottled water industry is not what it seems, and after beginning...

Iris Hentze and Alexander Corona are two of the candidates running for vice president and president respectively for the 2014-2015 school year.

Corona/Hentze “Leaving CSU Better Than We Found It.”

April 2, 2014

Alex Corona and Iris Hentze are a different breed of ASCSU presidential candidates, but not because of their quirky personalities. “I think that we are sort of like the libertarian party of the election,”...

ASCSU Presidential Candidates Announced for 2014

ASCSU Presidential Candidates Announced for 2014

March 14, 2014

The start of Spring Break marked the beginning of another election season after the Associated Students of CSU announced the student body presidential candidates for 2014. There will be four different...

A snowy December afternoon on Cameron Pass, a popular local backcountry spot for outdoor enthusiasts located just west on Hwy 14. Many users enjoy the beautiful scenery and solitude of the backcountry.

Avalanche danger at an all time high

March 12, 2014

Powder fever is in the air and with spring break around the corner it is no doubt that people will be heading into the mountains to get their fix, but with the continuous onslaught of winter storms...

Jars of marijuana sit out for a patient to choose from. Along with marijuana, the dispensary offers a variety of other products including edibles, hash, pre-rolled joints and highly poplular Chai High teas.

Fort Collins approves first reading of Retail Marijuana

March 5, 2014

After a spirited debate at City Hall Tuesday night, city council members approved the first reading of a bill allowing retail marijuana stores in Fort Collins. In a 4-3 vote, the council chose one of...

Colorado Senate confirms new members to CSU Board of Governors

Colorado Senate confirms new members to CSU Board of Governors

March 3, 2014

The CSU System Board of Governors has welcomed two new members and one returning after the Colorado Senate confirmed Governor John Hickenlooper’s appointments last week. Governor Hickenlooper appointed...

Nick Dalla, a machine operator for the CSU Integrated Solid Waste Department, picks up a recycling bin at the Facilities North building on campus. The Integrated Solid Waste Department picks up recycling from approximately 60 locations around CSUs campus and Fort Collins five days a week.

Weigh in on recycling

February 20, 2014

For the 14th year, CSU is participating in Recyclemania along with 491 other schools. The national competition kicked off at the beginning of February and will continue until March 29. For eight...

Mainline bartender pours drinks for afternoon customers. The Mainline staff is hospitable, friendly, and very welcoming to dinners.

4:30 a.m. bar bill killed by Colorado General Assembly

February 18, 2014

The sun has set on a bill that would keep bars open until sunrise. Proposed by Crisanta Duran, state representative for the Downtown Denver district, the bill would have eliminated state control...

Line cooks Zach Ohmie, Victor Romero, and Nate Hodson prepare a nacho dish on Beau Jos opening night Monday. The opening was a success according to Operations Manager Michelle Priola.

Video: Beau Jo’s is back in Old Town

February 11, 2014

http://youtu.be/KpssXpxr2oc Video by Kaitlyn Connolly Beau Jo’s restaurant, home of Colorado style pizza, has returned to Old Town and is back up and running at its new location on College and...

The Rec Room Written Dress Code Policy now Public

The Rec Room Written Dress Code Policy now Public

February 4, 2014

**Shortly after communication with Collegian reporters and Late Night Fort Collins’ blog post “Is the Rec Room racist” the establishment posted their dress code for the public at the entrance to...

Numerous patrons accuse Rec Room in Fort Collins of racial profiling

Numerous patrons accuse Rec Room in Fort Collins of racial profiling

Natasha Leadem February 3, 2014

  The Rec Room, a popular bar and nightclub in Old Town, has been under heavy fire recently after several accusations of racial profiling began to surface in the Fort Collins community and online. Ten...

Aggie Theatre Liquor License Suspended Over Winter Break

Aggie Theatre Liquor License Suspended Over Winter Break

January 22, 2014

This Thursday will mark the last “dry” show at the Aggie Theatre following the temporary suspension of their liquor license over winter break. The popular concert venue in Old Town was cited for the...

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