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In memory of Professor Gary Maciel

In memory of Professor Gary Maciel

April 4, 2014

  I'm shocked and greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Gary E. Maciel.  I was a member of his research group, first as an undergraduate during the summer of 1967 at UC,Davis,...

With the recent legalization of Marijuana and retail operations expected to be up and running next year, medical marijuana businesses are in a position to decide whether they want to break into the retail market, or stay under the MMJ umbrella.

Collegian Digest: Steps toward retail marijuana plus more top stories

March 5, 2014

Your one stop to get the top headlines on Colorado State University news and find out what is  trending today. Top Heads 1. Steps toward retail marijuana The first of many...

John Rooss, a soil and crop science major and organic agriculture minor, spots what will soon be his new fire pit in his neighborhood dumpster.  According to Rooss, in addition to using his findings for personal projects he also recycles and composts items that he finds. Photo by Natasha Leadem.

Collegian digest: The lifestyle of a Fort Collins dumpster diver, other top stories

March 4, 2014

  Your one stop to get the top headlines on Colorado State University news and find out what is  trending today.  Top heads 1. The lifestyle of a dumpster diver It is harder then it...

Collegian Digest: Daniel Bejaranos story of endurance, plus five more top stories

Collegian Digest: Daniel Bejarano’s story of endurance, plus five more top stories

March 3, 2014

Your one stop to get the top headlines on Colorado State University news and find out what is  trending today. Top Heads: 1. Our very own Daniel Bejarano shares his story Bejarano talks to Collegian...

Social media reactions to the Arapahoe High School Shooting #ArapahoeHigh

Social media reactions to the Arapahoe High School Shooting #ArapahoeHigh

December 13, 2013

If you do not see the Twitter feed below, please refresh your browser Tweets about "#ArapahoeHigh"// If you do not see the photo feed below, please refresh your browser   Related...

UPDATE: Shooting incident on Capitol Hill not related to terrorism

UPDATE: Shooting incident on Capitol Hill not related to terrorism

October 3, 2013

UPDATE: 3:07 p.m. Shooting incident on Capitol Hill not related to terrorism By Richard Simon, Michael A. Memoli, Lisa Mascaro and David Lauter Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT) WASHINGTON _ A shooting...

Fort Collins residents utilize the spring creek trail south of campus Wednesday afternoon. The Spring Creek trail runs 6.3 miles and cuts through the site of the 1997 flood.

A map of the flood from Boulder to Fort Collins

September 13, 2013

The editors of the Collegian and  the University of Colorado Boulder's CU Independent  have collaborated on a map that shows the closures and warnings Northern Colorado has experienced the past 24 hours....

Students sported umbrellas of all shapes and sizes Thursday afternoon to combat the rain.

Latest updates on Twitter for #ftcollinsflood

September 12, 2013

Please refresh this page to see Twitter feeds. Below are a few social media updates that the CSU community posted throughout the day yesterday. To get collaborative coverage on the rain and flooding...

CSU womens soccer prepares for first season in NCAA Division I

CSU women’s soccer prepares for first season in NCAA Division I

August 8, 2013

This fall will mark the first season for Colorado State University’s NCAA Division I women’s soccer team. The development of this team had a late start, and this made it a challenge to find a large...

Escape artist jumps out of plane while locked in a box

Escape artist jumps out of plane while locked in a box

August 6, 2013

Today marks the day for Anthony Martin, an escape artist from Wisconsin, to break out of a locked box while it is plummeting to earth from a plane. According to OutsideOnline.com, Martin will be "handcuffed...

The 2013 Ocean Art Underwater competition now accepting images

The 2013 Ocean Art Underwater competition now accepting images

August 6, 2013

The Ocean Art Underwater competition is one of the largest underwater photography competitions in terms of prizes. According to PR Web, this year they announced that it is giving away $75,000 in...

Parent Child Interaction Center coaches caregivers in play therapy

Parent Child Interaction Center coaches caregivers in play therapy

August 4, 2013

Before 2008, Fort Collins lacked an affordable therapy center focused on the interactions between parents and children. Sarah Carlson, co-founder of the Parent Child Interaction Center, said this was...

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