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This week in ASCSU: Ranked choice voting, disabled student transportation

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 28 for the 21st session of the 53rd senate. Senate first heard from members of the elections committee, including Elections Committee...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Update: Engineering building closed due to battery fire

Hannah Parcells, News Editor February 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. A fire occurred in the Colorado State University Engineering Building located on north campus near...

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UNC’s new tuition program aims to relieve students’ financial burden

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor February 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Some students at the University of Northern Colorado will be seeing some changes to their tuition prices coming soon, thanks to a new...

English department explores positive side of AI's impact on education

English department explores positive side of AI’s impact on education

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence has risen in visibility at Colorado State University, impacting the creative voices of students and staff alike. However, the English department has been working to bring more awareness...

Visiting veterinary student Juliana Renzi and Dr. Danni Scott perform an exam on a French bulldog at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Feb. 26.

New bill would provide $50 million to CSU veterinary education program

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 27, 2024

In 2023, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University announced an expansion of the veterinary education facility to meet the growing demand of veterinarians...

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This week in ASCSU: Budget reallocation, LSAB

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 23, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 21 for the 20th session of the 53rd senate. Executive reports were first on the agenda, wherein Director of Governmental Affairs Michael...

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Breaking: FoCo resident arrested in connection to indecent exposure investigation

Hannah Parcells, News Editor February 21, 2024

Fort Collins Police Services arrested 32-year-old Stephen Masalta early Tuesday, Feb. 20, in connection to multiple incidents of indecent exposure.  Masalta’s arrest comes as part of an investigation...

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

This week in ASCSU: Accessibility report, off-campus housing

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 14 for the 19th session of the 53rd senate. The session began with executive reports, in which President Nick DeSalvo updated senate...

Karrin Anderson, panel moderator of the "Should there be age limits for politicians?" discussion, introduces the next question.

CSU panel explores question of age limits for politicians

Hannah Parcells, News Editor February 21, 2024

With presidential primary elections already underway in many states and Super Tuesday — a day when over a dozen states, including Colorado, will hold their primaries — just around the corner, there...

Colorado State University’s Division of University Operations held an open forum panel on CSU’s incremental budget Feb 14.

CSU hosts open forum on incremental budget

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 20, 2024

Recently, Colorado State University hosted a budget forum welcoming students and staff to engage in a part of a series of presentations regarding the university’s budget and financial plans. The event,...

Colorado State University athletic director Joe Parker speaks at a press conference about Steve Addazio being fired from his position as football coach Dec. 2.

Update: Joe Parker officially out as CSU athletic director, John Weber named to interim role

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. This story has also been updated to remedy a confusion as to Joe Parker succeeding Jack Graham. Joe...

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Benjamin Withers leaves CSU after 8 years as CLA dean

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

Colorado State University is saying farewell this month to Benjamin Withers, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. After eight years in the position, Withers has decided to begin a new chapter of...

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