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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian
The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

CSU’s Marcela Velasco sheds a light on struggles in Colombia

Austria Cohn • December 8, 2021
Marcela Velasco, an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University, shares the environmental and socio-economic hardships that people in Colombia face.
Tom Dunn sits in the Lory Student Center.

Queer Memory Project sheds light on NoCo’s LGBTQ+ history

Samy Gentle, News Reporter • December 8, 2021
The Queer Memory Project of Northern Colorado is an “educational and community-based project to discover, preserve, and communicate the LGBTQ+ past of Northern Colorado to contemporary audiences in meaningful ways,” said Tom Dunn, director of the project. Dunn is also an associate professor of communication studies at Colorado State University.
Colorado State University students and staff unload the SkiSU bus in front of a ski resort and prepare for a full day on the mountain.

SkiSU, other organizations provide winter sport opportunities

Samy Gentle • December 7, 2021
With the temperatures dropping and the winter season approaching, students at Colorado State University may want to start thinking about the upcoming ski season here in Northern Colorado. 
Heart & Soul Paratransit van parked outside the family owned business in Fort Collins

Heart & Soul Paratransit provides reliable transport for those in need

Piper Russell, News Reporter • November 30, 2021
Heart & Soul Paratransit is a local, family-run business that offers transportation services to the Northern Colorado area. Jason Brabson, the owner, lead driver and scheduler of Heart & Soul, said the business transports people to and from things such as doctor appointments.
(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

On our ballots: Nov. 2 election ballot items explained

Natalie Weiland • October 20, 2021

In the Nov. 2 election, Colorado voters will decide on a series of ballot issues dealing with a range of topics from state spending to property tax.  In order to help voters navigate the issues up...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Larimer officials concerned about rising hospitalizations

Natalie Weiland • October 11, 2021

Larimer County health officials expressed concern about rising levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations as flu season approaches.  According to an Oct. 9 press release from the Larimer County Department...

CSU Homecoming returns with new changes for safety

Natalie Weiland • October 6, 2021

With a new school year and relaxed COVID-19 guidelines, Colorado State University Homecoming is back with festivities that both current and former Rams are sure to enjoy.  Last year’s Homecoming events...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Christian Dykson speaks to the ASCSU Senate Sept. 8. Dykson gave updates on a variety of issues, including the upcoming tailgate, engaging with the Fort Collins community, and the student fee review board. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

ASCSU meeting discusses transportation, policing

Natalie Weiland • September 30, 2021

The Associated Students of Colorado State University held their fifth senate meeting of the school year on Sept. 29.  The meeting began with a call to order and the swearing-in of three new senators....

Colorado State University Police Department squad cars.(Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

CSUPD launches mental health co-responder program

Natalie Weiland • September 29, 2021
Under the new Community Support Program, a UCHealth behavior health expert — a co-responder — will be sent along with a CSUPD officer on certain calls in order to de-escalate the situation more effectively and ensure the subject of the call receives the best plan of care.
Although there are no traffic lights on Pitkin and Mason Street, drivers are still required to stop for MAX busses, as they are considered an active railroad by law. Photo By Ryan Arb

CSU responds to white supremacist posters near MAX station

Noah Pasley and Natalie Weiland • September 28, 2021
Posters expressing white supremacist ideals were found on the Colorado State University campus Sept. 10. 
Colorado State University students protest in removal of hate speech on campus Sept. 17. Before the end, protesters took a collective photo.

Campus protest calls for University action against hate speech

Noah Pasley and Natalie Weiland • September 18, 2021

                              Editor's Note: This post was updated to include clarification regarding the identity...

New District 1 Council Member

City Council discusses proposed 2022 budget in recent work session

Natalie Weiland • September 15, 2021

Fort Collins City Council met Sept. 14 to conduct a work session that discussed the proposed 2022 City budget.  Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three planned work sessions to discuss the budget,...

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