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A paper bag sits in a recycling bin in Braiden Hall after CSU switched over to paper bags for recycling rather than plastic. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Housing and Dining embraces paper recycling bags to reduce waste

Erin Krigger February 16, 2017

In an effort to be more sustainable, Colorado State University’s Housing and Dining Services recently transitioned to using paper recycling bags as opposed to plastic, non-recyclable bags. The student-driven...

On the issues: Colorado Democratic Senate candidate Michael Bennet

On the issues: Colorado Democratic Senate candidate Michael Bennet

Erin Krigger October 26, 2016

Incumbent U.S. Senator Michael Bennet leads the Colorado senate election by 15.2 points over Republican candidate Darryl Glenn with three weeks remaining until election day. As a businessmen and former...

On the issues: Colorado Republican Senate candidate Darryl Glenn

On the issues: Colorado Republican Senate candidate Darryl Glenn

Erin Krigger October 26, 2016

U.S. Republican Senate candidate Darryl Glenn serves El Paso County as the county commissioner. Glenn has been county commissioner for two terms and previously served two terms on Colorado Springs City...

Governor John Hickenlooper to host town hall on campus Friday

Governor John Hickenlooper to host town hall on campus Friday

Erin Krigger October 19, 2016

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper will host a town hall and governmental expo on campus Friday.The town hall will occur at 1:30 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom D on Friday, Oct. 21. Hickenlooper...

The stadium will include several sections of seating for audience members (Abbie Parr l Collegian).

Multiple instances of trespassing reported on new stadium property

Erin Krigger October 18, 2016

As construction of the on-campus stadium continues, project managers have been wary of trespassers on the active construction site. There have been several instances of trespassing, according to Daniel...

A view of the stadium construction from Lake Street. Photo: Abbie Parr

90 parking spaces closed in lot next to stadium Friday

Erin Krigger October 13, 2016

Stadium construction will close 90 parking spots in the parking lot just west of the new on-campus stadium Friday. Additionally, the temporary one-way street that connects Pitkin and Lake Street will close...

Donald Trump to host rally in Loveland Monday

Donald Trump to host rally in Loveland Monday

Erin Krigger September 28, 2016

Republican presidential hopeful, Donald J. Trump will host a rally in Loveland, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.The rally is scheduled to occur at the Budweiser Event Center, 15 miles south of campus....

Photo provided by Haselden Construction. The biology building is on the right.

Construction update: Biology building on time, closures at Drake and Shields streets this weekend

Erin Krigger September 21, 2016

New Biology building update: Colorado State University's new biology building is on budget and on time for its grand opening Aug. 17, 2017. The new addition to the science mall has a $70 million budget,...

Construction Update: construction on campus west underpass to begin in December

Construction Update: construction on campus west underpass to begin in December

Erin Krigger September 15, 2016
The underpass, which will cost the University approximately $10 million, aims to reduce traffic and congestion at the intersection of Shields and Elizabeth streets.

CSU, Fort Collins to hold open house for Elizabeth underpass project

Erin Krigger September 14, 2016

An open house will be held tonight from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to address community concerns about an underpass construction project in campus west.The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University have...

Minimal social host citations issued by police since April, city focuses on education

Erin Krigger September 8, 2016

City Council passed a social host ordinance last April, but since passed, Fort Collins police have issued very few citations for policy violations. The ordinance had strong support by the Fort Collins...

A student takes a photo with C.A.M. the Ram at the annual Grill the Buffs event in 2015. C.A.M. will be present at the event on Thursday. (Collegian file photo)

ASCSU hosts 10th annual Grill the Buffs

Erin Krigger August 30, 2016

With the upcoming Rocky Mountain Showdown just days away, the Associated Students of Colorado State University will host the 10th annual Grill the Buffs event Thursday, September 1. From 11:30 a.m. until...

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