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Fort Collins police officers arrested Tanner Cook on charges of sexual assault and burglary Sept. 7.
(Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Officers arrest suspect for felony menacing, bias-motivated crime

Samantha Ye June 13, 2018

Fort Collins police responded to a call about a male with a gun who was threatening a man while making derogatory racial statements on the morning of June 12, according to a press release from the...

Students participating in the CSUnite event meet at Newton’s Corner to begin walking to the Lory Student Center Plaza on Mar. 29. Wrote in an email from the Office of the President, “The purpose of gathering is to stand up against acts of hate and discriminatory bias designed to intimidate and threaten members of our community - as well as to assert our community values and the idea that Rams Take Care of Rams.” (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Thousands take to CSU campus in demonstration against hate, “bias-motivated incidents”

Daniela Navarro and Meagan Stackpool March 29, 2018

Video by Erica Giesenhagen [new_royalslider id="722"] Nota del Editor: El Collegian está empezando una sección para nuestros lectores que hablan Español. Articulos en Español va a estar en linea...

Graphic by Julia Rentsch.

Letter: RHA addresses bias-motivated incidents at CSU

Guest Author March 19, 2018

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. Letters to the Editor reflect...

Student Body President Michael Wells speaks to the ASCSU Senate with ASCSU Senator Tamera Breidenbach Feb. 28, 2018, about bias-motivated incidents on campus. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU discusses bias-motivated incidents, need for action

Natalia Sperry March 1, 2018

The Associated Students of Colorado State University formally discussed, for the first time on Wednesday night, bias-motivated incidents that occurred on campus during the 2017-2018 academic year. In...

It took too long for our student government to talk about bias-motivated incidents

It took too long for our student government to talk about bias-motivated incidents

The Collegian March 1, 2018
During Wednesday night’s senate session for the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Sen. Tamera Breidenbach started a conversation about bias-motivated incidents on campus– nearly seven months after the first one occurred.
CSU resident assistants feel unsupported after bias-motivated incidents and new policies, sources say

CSU resident assistants feel unsupported after bias-motivated incidents and new policies, sources say

Stuart Smith December 6, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak This semester, resident assistants across Colorado State University have felt a change in the culture of Residence Life. Changes in their job, more responsibilities and a lack...

President Tony Frank responds to updates by CSU Chief of Police Scott Harris regarding police interactions with students on campus. (Rob Scarselli | Collegian)

Tony Frank addresses communication around bias-motivated incidents on campus

Piper Davis October 6, 2017

President Tony Frank sent an email to students and staff members of Colorado State University addressing recent bias-motivated incidents involving members of the community. Within the semester, CSU has...

The crowds gather in the oval for Tony Frank's annual fall address. After his speech, those sticking around had the pleasure of enjoying live music and free food. This audience includes not only current CSU students, but alumni and other residents of Fort Collins.

Students feel unsupported following bias-motivated incidents

Nate Day October 4, 2017

A fake noose was found in Newsom. A wireless network in Durward Hall was renamed “Fuck Jews.” The words, “Hail Hitler” were written on a Jewish student’s door. The incidents may sound like events...

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Vigil

LGBTQIA+ Rep. Stephanie Vigil nears end of 1st year in office

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

When Stephanie Vigil decided to run for elected office, her own life experience motivated her to fight to give people in Colorado better lives. Vigil was elected to the House of Representatives in the...

Colorado State University students protest in removal of hate speech on campus Sept. 17. Before the end, protesters took a collective photo.

Campus protest calls for University action against hate speech

Noah Pasley and Natalie Weiland September 18, 2021

                              Editor's Note: This post was updated to include clarification regarding the identity...

Collegian File Photo

Cooke and McKissick: Criticizing CSU is good but should be grounded in reality

Cody Cooke and Nathaniel McKissick September 15, 2021
Last Wednesday, preacher Keith Darrell and an unnamed associate took to Colorado State University's Plaza to spew hateful rhetoric against women, racial minorities and, most viciously, members of the LGBTQ community. Following this incident, a social media account took to Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #CallOutCSU to blast the University for not arresting or silencing Darrell and his cohort.
Hundreds of protesters march past the Larimer County Justice Center during a protest against police brutality on June 5, 2020. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU, students in the fight for change as bias incidents continue

Laura Studley August 16, 2020

George Floyd’s death on May 25 sparked protests across the nation calling for change. This demand for action is all too familiar for the Colorado State University community.  In 2015, a confederate...

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