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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Nick Dalla, a machine operator for the CSU Integrated Solid Waste Department, picks up a recycling bin at the Facilities North building on campus. The Integrated Solid Waste Department picks up recycling from approximately 60 locations around CSUs campus and Fort Collins five days a week.

Contaminated recyclables pose problem for Larimer County, CSU

Ty Betts May 2, 2018

A plastic bottle recycled in Larimer County will likely end up in the stockpile of Denver's recycling center. Director of Solid Waste for Larimer County Stephen Gillett said he is unsure if any of these...

A No Pipe Dream sign is posted along Douglas Rd. where a portion of the pipeline is planned to run.

Thornton pipeline to use water from Larimer County, land of resident

Ty Betts April 24, 2018

In the 1980s, the City of Thornton bought land and water rights located in Larimer County. Now, in the face of growth, they have to get that water to their city, but it will not be without opposition. The...

Nick Dalla, a machine operator for the CSU Integrated Solid Waste Department, picks up a recycling bin at the Facilities North building on campus. The Integrated Solid Waste Department picks up recycling from approximately 60 locations around CSUs campus and Fort Collins five days a week.

Waste reduction competition RecycleMania comes to an end

Ty Betts April 24, 2018

Colorado State University competed with other universities across the United States and Canada during this year's RecycleMania. RecycleMania is an annual eight-week competition from Feb. 4 to March 31...

Two bins stand by the exits of the stadium. As fans leave their trash in these bins, the Zero waste team goes through and separates the different types of materials to maximize the amount material composted and recycled.(Brandon Mendoza| Collegian)

CSU athletics uses Eco-Products disposables for games

Ty Betts April 9, 2018

Eco-Products, a Boulder-based food-disposables company, helps clients become environmentally responsible with cups that cannot be recycled. Certain cups can, however, be composted, and Colorado State...

Seriously: Elon Musk gets accepted into CSU

Seriously: Elon Musk gets accepted into CSU

Ty Betts March 31, 2018

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. The...

Candidate Michael Johnston speaks at the Northern Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Forum held this past Saturday in Fort Collins. (Vinny Del Conte | Collegian)

Six leading candidates in the 2018 Colorado governor election

Ty Betts March 22, 2018

After serving a two-term limit, John Hickenlooper is soon to be replaced as governor of Colorado, as campaigns for November’s election are underway. After the March 6 caucus candidates moved forward...

Jack Murphy, a sophomore at Colorado State University enjoys a moment to relax by the Cache la Poudre River outside of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

KUNC reporter Luke Runyon discusses drought conditions of Colorado River

Ty Betts March 8, 2018

A map of the Colorado River likely shows a solid blue line stretching from northern Colorado across the southwest and into the Pacific Ocean. However, as Luke Runyon noted, for the last 100 miles, there...

Following his resignation from the Colorado State University mens basketball team, former head coach Larry Eustachy was hired as a barista for Morgans Grind, located in the Morgan Library. (Photo illustration by Haley Candelario)

Seriously: Larry Eustachy gets job at Morgan’s Grind

Ty Betts March 5, 2018

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from the Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. Fort...

Echo Mountain, located outside of Evergreen and Idaho Springs, is only a 50-minute drive from Denver. While the hill only has one chairlift, Echo specializes in those looking to hone their skills or learn the sport. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Collegian Ski Report: Echo Mountain offers cheaper alternative for skiing

Ty Betts February 23, 2018

Video by Erica Giesenhagen [new_royalslider id="707"]   The Mountain With only one chairlift, Echo Mountain is one of the smallest ski areas you will find in Colorado. If you are coming from...

Collegian Ski Report: Arapahoe Basin offers new terrain and unique atmosphere

Collegian Ski Report: Arapahoe Basin offers new terrain and unique atmosphere

Ty Betts February 15, 2018

[new_royalslider id="704"] Editor's note: The Collegian Ski Report highlights some of the best skiing in the Rocky Mountains. What’s New The Beavers and The Steep Gullies at Arapahoe Basin encompass...

Seriously: CSU meatpacking facility switches to kombucha

Seriously: CSU meatpacking facility switches to kombucha

Ty Betts January 18, 2018

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from the Collegians opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not like reading editor’s notes are subject to being...

Research technician Kelsie Condon walks Farina, a Galgo Español, across a mat designed to measure how much weight each paw receives. This process is part of Dr. Felix Duerrs research into the effects of CBDs in treating arthritis. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital researches cannabinoid use to treat canine diseases

Ty Betts December 7, 2017

New research from the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is exploring the use of cannabinoids to treat canine diseases — but that does not mean your dog should start smoking weed. Researchers...

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