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Around 800 people march down College Avenue for the annual Martin Luther King Jr March. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Susan Holmes files civil action against CSU over transparency dispute

Julia Trowbridge March 25, 2019
Susan Holmes, the mother of Jeremy Holmes who was shot by Colorado State University Police in July 2017, is has filed a civil action against CSU.
Fort Collins (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fort Collins City Council candidates endorse, reject anti-corruption act

Julia Trowbridge March 25, 2019
Represent Fort Collins, a chapter of a national organization looking to end corruption in politics, asked each City Council candidate to endorse the American Anti-Corruption Act.
Snow-covered bike rack outside Allison Hall on Thursday morning, Dec. 6. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

City Council to consider e-bike program next meeting

Julia Trowbridge March 16, 2019
Fort Collins City Council is making alternative transportation options electric with preparing for e-scooters and now, e-bikes, according to a press release.
A Colorado State University student walks through the courtyard underneath the Clark B wing while it snows on Feb. 6. Several inches of snow fell on Fort Collins Wednesday morning. No more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, although temperatures may stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

How the Public Safety Team, president determine snow days

Julia Trowbridge March 12, 2019

Although rare, Colorado State University does sometimes give students a snow day. The decision to give a snow day is determined by the Public Safety Team and CSU’s president. It is based on operations...

The Lincoln Center, located on Magnolia Street, is a performance venue and visual arts center in Fort Collins. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

Boulder International Film Festival presents emotional, humorous films

Julia Trowbridge March 11, 2019
The film festival, which normally takes place in Boulder, brought a small selection of the films from the festival to showcase at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins.
The second panel of candidates at the candidate forum, who are running for the councilmember position for districts one and two, answer questions given by the moderator. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Environment, diversity, U+2 discussed at City Council candidate forum

Julia Trowbridge March 10, 2019
On March 6, 13 candidates running for mayor and councilmember positions discussed U+2, the environment, diversity, the growth of Fort Collins and ethics.
The celebration is open to everyone and aims to be a safe place for all. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

ASCSU Women’s Caucus celebrates women on International Women’s Day

Julia Trowbridge March 10, 2019

It wasn't just women who gathered to uplift women on International Women's Day. On International Women's Day, the Associated Students of Colorado State University Women's Caucus hosted an open event...

Award winners from the 2018 Multicultural Undergraduate Research Art and Leadership Symposium pose with their awards. (Photo courtesy of MURALs website)

Fifth annual MURALS to showcase scholarly work, social justice

Julia Trowbridge February 25, 2019
MURALS is a dedicated space for students of color at CSU showcase their scholarly work, and allows students to explore social justice issues.
Congressman Joe Neguse talks about the Green New Deal at the Lory Student Center Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Joe Neguse talks climate change, voter diversity with Fort Collins residents

Julia Trowbridge February 21, 2019
Joe Neguse spoke at Colorado State University students about climate change, student debt and more.
Entrepreneurship and music innovation to come together for Startup Weekend

Entrepreneurship and music innovation to come together for Startup Weekend

Julia Trowbridge February 20, 2019
Music and innovation are coming together in Fort Collins. Entrepreneurship and music innovation are coming together to host a startup weekend.
A field of solar panels located at the Foothills campus. The solar panels provide some solar electricity to power Colorado State University. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Platte River Power Authority signs agreement for solar installation

Julia Trowbridge February 18, 2019
PRPA signed a purchase agreement to install 20 megawatts of new solar power energy.
The Fort Collins Government has achieved a green house gas reduction by 21 percent compared to 2005 levels by 2017, achieving the first step to their climate action plan three years early. Fort Collins as a community has cut 17 perfect of greenhouse gas emissions by 2017, and the government is looking to the community to develop more ways to reduce their carbon footprint. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins Government makes headway on Climate Action Plan

Julia Trowbridge February 12, 2019
According to a 2017 municipal carbon inventory, the city as an organization has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 21 percent compared to 2005 levels.
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