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Welcome Back Fashionistas!

Welcome Back Fashionistas!

Teagan Smith August 23, 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT Welcome back fashionistas! We’re back and oh S.O. excited to give you the latest scoop on all things fashion. New year, new wardrobe right? Think again! The Fall 2018 fashion shows...

Defensive Coordinator John Jancek makes a suggestion to Braylin Scott after a drill at practice on August 2. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU is checking the boxes off their offseason to-do list on defense

Eddie Herz August 23, 2018

The Colorado State football's defense was broken in 2017, so it needed to be fixed in 2018. Not with glue and duct tape, but with an entire overhaul.  CSU has brought in John Jancek to be its new defensive...

James Lopez, CSU alumni and co-organizer of Fort Collins Comic Con, enjoys reading comic books when he is not working alongside his colleagues to make Fort Collins Comic Con an enjoyable convention for all. (Cassie Alfaro | Collegian)

Fort Collins Comic-Con promises exciting weekend of science

Claire Oliver August 23, 2018

Fandoms from Trekkies to Whovians, can look forward to Fort Collins Comic-Con, opening this weekend with science-based panels and local cosplay. The annual Fort Collins Comic-Con opens it’s doors...

The Larimer County Court House is pictured on the night of  Aug. 22.  (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

CSU professor Ben-Hur testifies in sexual harassment trial, denies allegations

Emma Iannacone and Julia Trowbridge August 23, 2018

A Colorado State University computer science professor denied he sexually harassed a former assistant professor in court Wednesday, Aug. 22. Asa Ben-Hur testified that he had no idea his behavior made...

La Luz Mexican Grill in Downtown Fort Collins. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Salmonella outbreak confirmed at La Luz Mexican Restaurant in Old Town

Ravyn Cullor August 22, 2018
The county health department has confirmed six cases of Salmonella and is investigating other possible cases. Some of the confirmed infected people have been hospitalized.
Graphic by Julia Rentsch.

Letters: Conservatives, find your group

Guest Author August 22, 2018
I have one piece of advice for my fellow conservative-minded classmates: Do Not Be Fooled, there is a strong conservative presence on CSU’s campus.
There are many great bouldering spots at Horsetooth Reservoir. Photo by Audrey Potter

3 Colorado hikes fit for keeping summer alive

Walker Discoe August 22, 2018
While classes may now be in session, the weather is still nice, Horsetooth has yet to freeze over and a trove of summertime adventures can still be had. Here are a few end-of-summer activities.
Aleesha Bun, a freshman biochemisty major, deals with stress on a regular basis. Some ways she likes to unwind include hammocking and playing her ukelele. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Thompson: How to decrease stress to stay successful this semester

Jayla Hodge August 21, 2018
Maybe you just turned 21, your girlfriend dumped you, or your roommate turned out to have a very different definition of the word “cleanliness.”
Student bikers ride on the Green Trail extension after its grand opening on Aug. 21. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Alternative transportation student fee increase pays for trail expansion, mobile bike shop

Natalia Sperry August 21, 2018

Students biking or walking to class from the north side of campus may have noticed a change to their commute this year—but they might not have realized that they’re paying for it. Following an increase...

The cold weather did not stop these residents of Fort Collins from standing in line to see Tribal Seeds at the Aggie Theater. Although the doors did not open until 7 PM, fans were waiting long before in hopes of nabbing the best spot. (Maya Shoup  | Collegian)

5 Aggie Theater shows to look forward to this semester

Henry Netherland August 21, 2018
A new semester at CSU brings out countless opportunities for unique experiences in the Fort Collins area. This year is no different with Aggie Theatre’s unique musical lineup.
Childhood Memories and Squeaky Bikes Give Birth To Bike Shop

Childhood Memories and Squeaky Bikes Give Birth To Bike Shop

Doug Hay August 21, 2018

Eric Drake, owner of Drake Cycles , had two motivating factors that led to the opening of Drake Cycles; childhood memories and sleepless nights in Fort Collins. The young entrepreneur grew up in Springfield,...

Students Against White Supremacy, a coalition of students who aim to expose and remove white supremacy on campus, hold the banners they've been displaying for events like disrupting CSUnite and tabling on the plaza to further education on these issues. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Stanfield: Leftist intolerance at CSU needs to be addressed

Arisson Stanfield August 20, 2018

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. The fall semester has begun,...

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