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Colorado State University students Marcela Riddick and Janaye Matthews lead a meeting at Johnson Hall before the #NotProudToBe blackout event, which took place during the Fall Address Sept. 19. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Leibee: CSU students shouldn’t have to be brave to go here

Katrina Leibee September 22, 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's not a lot more to...

Breonna Abuya speaks at the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

LFTE: Why we covered the blackface photo the way we did

Forrest Czarnecki and Austin Fleskes September 20, 2019

As the editorial leaders of The Collegian, we wanted to let the community know one thing: we hear you. We hear your criticisms, and we want to explain how our coverage of the blackface photo and its impact...

A large crowd listens to speakers at the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

ASCSU senate votes for action against hate speech

Charlotte Lang September 20, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University voted on two resolutions Wednesday evening meant to condemn and hold accountability for hate speech, as a result of the University’s recent blackface...

Colorado State University students march at the #NotProudToBe blackout event towards The Oval during the Fall Address, Sept. 19. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

Hundreds of students march in #NotProudToBe demonstration

Samantha Ye September 19, 2019

Upwards of 400 students marched in the #NotProudToBe blackout event during Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell’s first Fall Address Sept. 19 at The Oval. Carrying signs and donned...

Black bears, such as the one pictured here, are mostly vegetarians, eating grasses and berries. Bear sightings have increased at the Academy in August 2010 as the bears eat massive amounts of food to prepare for winter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Camping Safety Tips

Rachel Rasmussen September 19, 2019

Sponsored Content FIRE SAFETY First and foremost, be sure to check the policies about campfires in the area you’re camping in. Also be aware of what level the fire danger signs are at in your area. Once...

Best Camping Sites

Best Camping Sites

Rachel Rasmussen September 19, 2019

Sponsored Content Even though the school year has started back up in full force, the Colorado weather still allows for more summertime activities. One of the best activities to enjoy over the weekend...

Welcome to CSU's Outdoor Club

Welcome to CSU’s Outdoor Club

Rachel Rasmussen September 19, 2019

Sponsored Content One of the great things about Colorado is its expansive outdoor land for people to explore. Everyone should get the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Colorado outdoors. But...

Breonna Abuya speaks at the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

“You get to take the Black off,” hundreds denounce blackface photo

Charlotte Lang September 19, 2019

Students from Colorado State University and surrounding schools filled the Wednesday night Associated Students of CSU meeting to speak out against the campus’ recent blackface incident. Speakers...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Speaker of Senate Blake Alfred speaks at the weekly Wednesday meeting on Sept. 11. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

ASCSU exige una respuesta al incidente de “blackface”

Charlotte Lang September 18, 2019

Los senadores en la Asociación Estudiantil de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (ASCSU por sus siglas en inglés) hicieron un llamado pidiendo una respuesta directa con respecto al incidente reciente...

People watch and listen to the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, from the overflow room during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size.  (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

CSU students respond to blackface photo

Austin Fleskes September 18, 2019

After the photo of four Colorado State University students, which quickly became known as the blackface photo, hit campus last week, it became the talk of the student body. Some were appalled, some were...

The Downtown Artery will be closing its doors on Nov. 1, 2019. The Artery is located in old town Fort Collins and plays host to several music, comedy, and art events. The Artery has a few more events planned through October (Gregory James | Collegian)

Locals mourn closing of Downtown Artery music venue, cafe

Ty Davis September 18, 2019

The Downtown Artery, an Old Town gallery, café and music venue, announced through a Salt Magazine article on Sept. 12 that it will be closing its first-floor venue and café on Nov. 1. After nearly...

Ej Scott Jr. (3) points towards the touchdown after getting a first down, during CSU's first home game, against Western Illinois. CSU wins 38-13. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU football prepares for statement game vs. Toledo

Junior Guerrero September 18, 2019

Orange you glad the Rams are back home? If so, you can catch the Rams sporting their orange uniforms for their annual Orange Out game. The orange represents Ag Day, a tradition that began in 1981. https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1174384897273864192 Ag...

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