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.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea respond to questions during their final debate before Election Day in the Lory Student Center

CSU hosts US Senate candidates in televised debate

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

Colorado State University hosted a public debate between the front-runner candidates to represent Colorado in the United States Senate. Held in the Lory Student Center ballrooms Oct. 28, the event saw...

Alex Silverhart, the Interim Budgetary Affairs Committee Chair for Associated Students of Colorado State University, explains their perspective on a proposed bill to other ASCSU members during their meeting April 27.

This week in ASCSU: Discussing Fort Collins’ “U+2” residency policy

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 26 for the eleventh meeting of the 52nd senate. To begin the meeting, the legislative body heard a presentation from Environmental...

Halloween brings concerns about rainbow-colored fentanyl

Halloween brings concerns about rainbow-colored fentanyl

Alexander Wilson, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

The Drug Enforcement Administration released a statement Aug. 30 warning about rainbow-colored fentanyl being used to target younger generations in America.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid labeled...

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First hauntings: NRHH to hold haunted house Oct. 28

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

As the leaves at The Oval fall to the ground with the changing season, a chilling wind blows through the Colorado State University campus as Halloween nears and Fort Collins residents come out to celebrate. On...

Celebrating Halloween with considerations of COVID-19

Celebrating Halloween with considerations of COVID-19

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter October 25, 2022

The end of this October marks the third year people will celebrate Halloween in a world where COVID-19 risks are a consideration. The spread of this disease has changed many aspects of everyday life,...

Second-year student Reed Vega speaks on why he joined the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Aug. 31. "I wanted to join the conversation of how we could make the university better," Vega said.

This week in ASCSU: Director of academics ratified, decisions reviewed

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 21, 2022

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 19 for the 1oth meeting of the 52nd senate. During the session, six new senators were sworn into office, a guest speaker was heard,...

Fort Collins residents can use the ballot box outside the Larimer County courthouses building to deliver their ballots. (Photo illustration, Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Cameras, GPS tracking: How Larimer County keeps your votes safe

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

"I am completely and 100% comfortable with elections in Larimer County," Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers said. Myers explained the secure process of counting ballots amid controversy...

Midterm voter guide: Colorado Propositions

Midterm voter guide: Colorado Propositions

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

November’s ballot includes eight propositions, where voters will either select yes/for or no/against. Statutory propositions are relevant for all of Colorado and reflect a number of economic and lifestyle...

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 20, 2022

Casting a ballot is a process some young people look forward to; it's a special privilege of being 18 to be able to aid in making the decisions that help guide local, state and national government. Voting...

Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments

Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

This year, three amendments are being considered for ratification to the Colorado Constitution. The following has been compiled with information from the 2022 State Ballot Information Booklet and Ballotpedia.  Amendment...

Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay

Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief October 19, 2022

Fort Collins residents will vote on three city-initiated charter amendments this November.  The charter amendments, all of which were placed on the ballot through Fort Collins City Council ordinances,...

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 18, 2022

The state of Colorado has the second-highest voter turnout in the United States, according to Ballotpedia. Colorado has adopted policies and general attitudes that have created a robust voting culture. “Our...

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