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The koloa bird is endangered due to inbreeding. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Malachowski / Oregon State University)

Caitlin Wells, research scientist, in the koloa’s corner

Joey Wagner December 11, 2019

A Colorado State University research scientist does one better than just braking for birds in the road. She has her sights set on saving an entire species: the endangered koloa.  Caitlin Wells, research...

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Leibee: You have a responsibility to stand up to your family

Katrina Leibee December 11, 2019

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. There is a generational difference...

Jess Cytron, Foster and Transfer Coordinator at Animal House, soon to be Animal Friends Alliance plays with a dog at the shelter. (Monty Daniel | The Collegian)

Animal Friends Alliance to have paw-sitive impact on community

Monty Daniel December 11, 2019

With the emergence of a new decade, two local businesses have a plan to help animals and their owners in a new way. The Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Animal House, specializing in helping cats and dogs,...

Colorado State University's Guard/Forward Megan Jacobs (3) drives towards the basket while being guarded by two Boise State Defenders Dec. 8. (Noah Turner | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball to face tough test in No. 23 Tennessee

Ryan Loberger December 10, 2019

A quick turnaround is in store for the Colorado State women’s basketball team as they’ll head to Knoxville, Tennessee, for a date with the (7-1) Volunteers this Wednesday. Consistency has eluded the...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Associate Senator for the Adult Learners and Veterans Services and sophomore psychology student Hannah Brech presents the Student Parent Absence Resolution 4907 at the Nov. 13 senate session. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Hannah Brech: Listener, defender, adult learner

Gerson Flores December 10, 2019

On a campus of tens of thousands of traditional students, an adult learner has taken on a leadership role to help others feel welcomed and represented. Once the spring semester began in 2019, Hannah Brech,...

Vander Graaff: 'Star Wars' could rescue our failing democracy

Vander Graaff: ‘Star Wars’ could rescue our failing democracy

Abby Vander December 10, 2019

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. Free debate, wealth of information,...

Collegian Film Reviews Graphic (Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

‘The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show’ brings lighthearted wit

Monty Daniel December 10, 2019

Kacey Musgraves is the Christmas queen we may not have put on our wish lists but got anyway. Released on Nov. 29, "The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show" came as a welcomed surprise, unlike the package of...

The CSU volleyball team celebrates a point in their 3-0 win over Nevada on Oct. 26. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Loberger: Rams’ historic season not defined by tournament loss

Ryan Loberger December 9, 2019

All good things must come to an end, but for Tom Hilbert and the Colorado State volleyball team, it feels like the end has come too soon.  After a historic regular season where CSU collected 28-straight...

As a state-owned property, Colorado State University falls under the same tobacco restrictions of former Gov. John Hickenlooper's November 2018 executive order as other state-owned buildings and properties. Executive Director of the CSU department of policy, risk & environmental programs Bob Schur said, "We’re not trying to get people in trouble or be really punitive about this. We’re making efforts to communicate with the campus community about the policy and how it came about and what’s expected." (Photo Illustration by Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

‘It’s about education’: Smoking ban enforcement at CSU

Marshall Dunham December 9, 2019

It’s been over a year since former Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order outlawing tobacco and vaping products on state-owned building property. Because Colorado State University is state-owned...

A snowman stands by the Lory Student Center on Thursday afternoon. Several inches of snow fell on Thursday afternoon, and temperatures are predicted to stay in the low 40s for Friday. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Seriously: Avoid using the term ‘snowman’ this holiday season

Ethan Vassar December 9, 2019

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...

Director Eric Prince performs Dieppe during a dress rehearsal for Beckett Fest on Dec. 2. Prince said that these pieces are rarely performed and working on them has been “terrific.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

‘The Samuel Beckett Experience’ cuts deeper than absurdity

Scott Powell December 9, 2019

It’s easy to be intimidated by Samuel Beckett. He’s the kind of playwright who, to the general public, has largely devolved into nothing more than a sneering inside joke among elitist members of the...

Rams fall to Gamecocks in thriller 1st round of tournament play

Rams fall to Gamecocks in thriller 1st round of tournament play

Nick Baker December 7, 2019

The Colorado State Rams came into round one of the postseason tournament excited to prove their worth and make a run after a historic 29-1 season. The South Carolina Gamecocks entered tonight's matchup...

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