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Looking back on history through The Collegian

Aubree Miller, News Editor December 5, 2024

We depend on others to document history and keep it preserved, perhaps without really realizing it. That is what journalism is: something inexplicably intertwined with history. Journalism is keeping people...

Breaking news: CSU announces new VP for university advancement

Breaking news: CSU announces new VP for university advancement

Sam Hutton, News Editor December 4, 2024

Colorado State University announced Wednesday the hiring of former Oklahoma State University Foundation Vice President Scott Roberts as the next vice president for university advancement. Roberts has...

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Healthy government-press relationship is exemplified by ASCSU, Collegian

Sam Hutton, News Editor December 4, 2024

It's all too easy for college students to believe their challenges, achievements and world circumstances are unprecedented and entirely unique. The revolving door of the student population means those...

CSU experts discuss local journalism’s impact on political division

CSU experts discuss local journalism’s impact on political division

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter December 2, 2024

As local newspapers disappear, communities are left with increased political polarization and a growing distrust of media and journalism. In the current political climate, Colorado State University...

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CSU professors host Election Debrief event, analyze outcomes

Jenna Landry, Staff Reporter December 1, 2024

It's been almost four weeks since the 2024 presidential election, and many are still processing and discussing the results. Colorado State University political science professors held a postelection...

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Judge rules SJSU volleyball player allowed to compete amid controversy

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief November 28, 2024

A federal judge in Colorado ruled Monday that an alleged transgender woman on the San Jose State volleyball team can continue to compete in the postseason following a national debate around SJSU's volleyball...

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This week in ASCSU: Amending blackface resolution

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter November 23, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Nov. 20 for the 15th session of the 54th senate.  To begin the session, the executive, legislative and judicial branches provided updates...

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Mountain West faces lawsuit alleging CSU, SJSU volleyball players conspired in CSU’s favor in 1st match

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024

Before Colorado State volleyball originally played San Jose State Oct. 3, the question lingered if CSU would go through with the game or forfeit as others had done in response to an ongoing lawsuit. It...

Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt and other elected officials from Larimer County, Fort Collins and the state of Colorado join students in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms Monday evening to discuss issues facing students at Colorado State University Nov. 18. The Associated Students of CSU organized the event in an effort to engage students with their local officials in active conversations.

Elected officials join students for evening of meaningful conversation

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted Evening with Your Elected Officials Monday, Nov. 18, an annual event formerly called Community Roundtable. The event gave students an opportunity...

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Environmentally minded students gather for community cleanup

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

After congregating in the dirt-packed parking lot of Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, students involved with the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the Student Sustainability Center and the...

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Physiology, Environmental Health buildings remain under investigation

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

In mid-May of the 2023-24 academic year, students and staff began to report symptoms such as blurry vision, eye pain and headaches. After continually reported symptoms, the ultimate cause was found in...

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New food truck Wild Brats serves specialty bratwurst combinations

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

A bratwurst food truck adds a delicious, unique flair to the local street food scene. The most recent addition brings authentic German bratwurst to Fort Collins' hungry crowd. Wild Brats, a mobile...

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