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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

A pipe in the front lawn of a house, Apr. 11. In an effort to prevent natural gas explosions due to dangerous underground gas leaks, Colorado State University has designated $1.1 million to research projects focusing on expanding knowledge around oil and gas flow-lines. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

CSU pursues research on underground gas leak detection

Charlotte Lang May 10, 2020

After an underground gas leak caused a deadly house explosion in Firestone, Colorado, in April 2017, efforts have been made across the state to prevent such an event from happening again. Within Colorado...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU 49th senate holds last meeting, passes 4 pieces of legislation

Charlotte Lang May 6, 2020

Editor’s note: Josh Johnson is a member of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation’s Board of Directors. RMSMC is the parent company of The Collegian, but the Board of Directors does not oversee content of...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU passes next year’s student fees, discusses new business

Charlotte Lang April 29, 2020

During their Wednesday meeting, the Associated Students of Colorado State University went over new business, passing one resolution on tuition readjustment. The final student fee package for the next academic...

Students who participate in musical activities for enjoyment, whether on their own or in a music group, can have positive effects on their grades and over all mindeset, Nov 23. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

New music business program coming to CSU this fall

Charlotte Lang April 27, 2020

While classes for the current semester have faced uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado State University students can look forward to a confirmed new music business program beginning in...

Graphic Illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian

Operation Bear Hug goes virtual, perseveres through COVID-19

Charlotte Lang April 27, 2020

Operation Bear Hug’s fourth year has taken a virtual turn as a result of the state’s COVID-19 quarantine. The event, hosted by Colorado State University’s Student Veteran Organization, began as...

Speaker of the Senate Blake Alfred stands before the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate body during roll call on Dec 11. The Senate heard a presentation from Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Blanche Hughes, elected a new parliamentarian, and voted on legislation regarding support of the Hong Kong freedom fighters as well as the “Giants” Project. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

ASCSU passes three resolutions, one bill, many COVID-19 related

Charlotte Lang April 22, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University passed all presented pieces of legislation during their Wednesday evening virtual meeting. This legislation included a resolution supporting the Rocky...

A Colorado flag is seen at the game against Boise State  on Nov. 11.(Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Colorado Encyclopedia provides learning resources for those stuck at home

Charlotte Lang April 15, 2020

The Colorado Encyclopedia offers over 700 main entries about the state’s history, geography and culture.  The encyclopedia, which ranks nationally with similar sized encyclopedias of fewer than 1,000...

Senators vote during the Associated Students of Colorado State University meeting on March 4, 2020. (Ian Fuster | The Collegian)

ASCSU votes no on new senator removal process, discusses blackface, fee refunds

Charlotte Lang April 15, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University addressed four new pieces of legislation. They also failed to pass a lex regarding senator removal from college councils. Lex 4903: Senator Removal...

Senators vote during the Associated Students of Colorado State University meeting on March 4, 2020. (Ian Fuster | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses election plans, senator removal procedure

Charlotte Lang April 8, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University have moved their weekly senate meeting to Zoom in order to continue plans and legislation for the rest of the semester.  During this week’s meeting,...

Associated Students of Colorado State University senators vote during the Nov. 13 senate session. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

ASCSU elections postponed, no plans for online campaigns yet

Charlotte Lang March 25, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University have postponed general elections due to the University’s recent decision to move online. According to an executive order posted to the ASCSU website...

Members of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation in the gallery of the Associated Students of Colorado State University on Mar. 11. In addition to hearing from RMSMC, the Senate ratified new members, elected a new chair to the internal affairs committee, and discussed new bills. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses funding requests from RMSMC and more

Charlotte Lang March 11, 2020

Editor's note: Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation is the parent company of The Collegian. All people quoted in the section are employees of the company. The Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation...

View of the Mummy Range from Cirque Meadows at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. (Collegian File Photo)

Sustainability Leadership Fellows program applications now open

Charlotte Lang March 5, 2020

Colorado State University’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability has opened applications for its Sustainability Leadership Fellows program. Applications must be sent in by March 11. “Our...

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