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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Fundraiser for Megan Dierker raised over $20,000

Fundraiser for Megan Dierker raised over $20,000

Rachel Telljohn November 16, 2017

Megan Dierker, the only surviving victim from a shooting in Fort Collins in October, is home and on the mend, with an outpouring of support from family and friends. In particular, a GoFundMe with the goal...

Freshmen Mark Currie, left, and Ben Boucher walk past the Corbett parking lot to their dorm Sunday evening. Starting today, the Corbett parking lot will be closed to make room for Laurel Village, the new student housing project scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2014.

Telljohn: Why I’m breaking up with my Colorado State Resident Assistant position 

Rachel Telljohn November 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. I am packing my room in November....

CU student identified as only survivor following fatal shooting

CU student identified as only survivor following fatal shooting

Rachel Telljohn October 23, 2017

The only surviving victim of a fatal Thursday shooting near the CSU campus has been identified as Megan Dierker, a University of Colorado Boulder student. Dierker is currently hospitalized at Medical...

Savannah McNealy

Update: Dead CSU student, shooter identified in Thursday morning shooting

Rachel Telljohn and Stuart Smith October 19, 2017

  A Colorado State University student, Savannah McNealy, died in a shooting early Thursday morning along with Tristian Kemp when they were dropped off with one other at an apartment complex. The...

State Senator, John Kefalas and State Representatives, Joann Ginal and Jeni James Arndt at Harmony Library for a community meeting regarding the cracks in the mental health system. The meeting featured the documentary, Going Sane. Community members had an opportunity to share ideas regarding the mental health system in Colorado. Representative Ginal stated how mental health is an issue we face over time and were all in this together, regarding state senators, representatives and community members themselves. (Erica Gisenhagen | Collegian)

Sen. Kefalas discusses cracks in the mental health system

Rachel Telljohn September 25, 2017

Mental health came prominently into Fort Collins' rhetoric on Saturday, coinciding with its prominence surfacing once more at the national level last week.  Colorado Senator John Kefalas, along with...

The Fort Collins Rescue Mission is one of the shelters available for the winter. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

City acts to provide shelter for homeless this winter

Rachel Telljohn September 19, 2017

As with most cities in America, Fort Collins runs into the issue of not having enough spaces to house its ever-fluctuating population that identifies as homeless.  Fort Collins solidified their plan...

Colorado State University Students stand in support of DACA at the Lory Student Center Plaza on Nov 14, 2016. (Luke Walker | Collegian)

Tony Frank responds to looming DACA decision

Rachel Telljohn September 5, 2017

The future of dreamers on the Colorado State University campus was placed in jeopardy on Tuesday when President Donald Trump announced he would end the program.  CSU President Tony Frank sent a campus-wide...

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)

CSU helps Fort Collins building achieve LEED platinum rating

Rachel Telljohn July 13, 2017

One of the most sustainable buildings in the country was unveiled in Fort Collins this past month. The City's new Utilities Administration Building, located at 222 Laporte Avenue, hosted their open house...

Collegian file photo.

CSU Oval, campus closed due to spring snowfall

Rachel Telljohn May 18, 2017

Update: The Oval remains closed as of Friday, May 19. Campus is still advised to avoid walking or parking underneath areas where there are tree branches or fallen tree branches.  Colorado State University...

Meet your editors: Rachel Telljohn, News Editor

Meet your editors: Rachel Telljohn, News Editor

Rachel Telljohn May 8, 2017

Editor’s note: As part of a media transparency initiative, on May 8, 2017, the Collegian spent the last day of publishing of the year telling our readers about us. You can read more about the people...

Collegian newspapers were removed from the North end of the LSC by the Larimer County Clerk, citing electioneering.

How an idea becomes an article

Rachel Telljohn May 8, 2017
How an idea becomes an article, in School House Rock fashion.
Colorado State University president Dr. Tony Frank runs the Board of Governers Meeting on May 2, 2017. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Parking prices to increase for the 17-18 school year

Rachel Telljohn May 3, 2017

Parking permit prices on campus will increase by 3 percent next school year for students and staff at Colorado State University. Students living in the residence halls will see a 32 percent increase in...

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