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Arrest made in string of Fort Collins arson cases

Arrest made in string of Fort Collins arson cases

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief January 24, 2024

Fort Collins Police Services has made an arrest relating to a string of arson reports plaguing Fort Collins since October. The juvenile suspect has not been identified by FCPS, as he is a minor. "On...

A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes Jan. 22-28

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Dear stars, Get ready to embrace the energies of Aquarius season as a captivating full moon in Leo graces the night sky this Thursday,...

Digital renditions of the Andrew G. Clark Building remodel are hung on fencing surrounding the building Jan. 23. The Clark remodel started in December 2023 and is projected to finish summer 2027.

Construction set to begin on Clark revitalization project

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

The spring semester began with a noticeable change to the Andrew G. Clark Building in the center of Colorado State University's campus. With construction set to begin on the building as part of a revitalization...

A Colorado State University student looks through a booklet containing different identity flags and information about them Oct 11.

CSU’s Lavender Cabinet is saving lives

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Located in the Pride Resource Center as a free resource, The Lavender Cabinet provides gender-affirming items to those in need, and it plays a crucial role in the LGBTQIA+ community at Colorado State University. “A...

CSU presents semester of events for thematic Year of Democracy

CSU presents semester of events for thematic Year of Democracy

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

The word democracy comes from the Greek word "demos," meaning people, and "kratos," meaning power. Colorado State University defines democracy as the "power of the people." CSU is honoring this idea with...

Pangaea Kaan holds one of her newly propagated seedlings in her Fort Collins apartment April 8, 2023.

Coloradans share perspectives on sustainable living

Kaitlyn Mixon, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Dallas May watched the remaining ranches around him turn into farmland growing up. Though he was thrilled by the advancements in farming...

Seriously: Ram-cademy awards: Here's what CSU won

Seriously: Ram-cademy awards: Here’s what CSU won

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist January 22, 2024
The academy award season has taken over America. With the Emmys and Golden Globes ceremonies out of the way it is now time for the Oscars to step in.  
An illustration of an anthropomorphic ram holding a soda, surrounded by several movie theater motifs, like a bag of popcorn and some film strips.

‘Wonka’ brings nostalgia through bright, whimsical musical

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 22, 2024

The prequel to the well-known classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Wonka" arrived in theaters this past December and is a sentimental film that tells the origin story of Willy Wonka ambitiously...

Avery House docent Grace Poat gives a tour to Fort Collins residents Dec. 2, 2023. Poat has been volunteering with the Avery House since October and enjoys explaining the history of the house to guests. The Avery House, located on Mountain Avenue, was constructed in 1879 and now serves as a local history museum. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Local history comes to life at Avery House

Allie Seibel, Editor-in-chief January 22, 2024

Heather Reid stands in the soft sunlight streaming through a thick glass window on a chilly early December afternoon. To the many passersby on the sidewalk who may catch a glimpse of Reid through the window...

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Nutrition department to undergo transformation

Kira Shryock January 22, 2024

Jumping back into the start of a new year, students can expect to notice some changes as the semesters go by at Colorado State University. The food science and human nutrition department is getting a revamp...

Joel Scott (1) waits for his rebound under the net January 19. The close game ended with a Colorado State win 78-75. vs. the UNLV Rebels.

Colorado State men’s basketball gets job done late against UNLV

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter January 20, 2024

Unable to rise against the opposition, the UNLV Rebels left Moby Arena empty handed. Colorado State’s 78-75 victory over UNLV reflects what it means to get the job done in a not-so-pretty fashion.  It...

Proulx: CO Supreme Court decision on Trump highlights desensitized America

Proulx: CO Supreme Court decision on Trump highlights desensitized America

Caden Proulx, Print Editor January 18, 2024
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump will be disqualified from the state's 2024 presidential ballot. It cites the 14th Amendment of the constitution, which states an individual cannot hold office if they “have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the (U.S.) or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”
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