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McWilliams: Columbine shooting anniversary is for remembering victims

McWilliams: Columbine shooting anniversary is for remembering victims

Leta McWilliams April 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. Today is the anniversary of...

Fort Collins police officers arrested Tanner Cook on charges of sexual assault and burglary Sept. 7.
(Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Four-month long meth investigation culminates in five arrests

Samantha Ye April 20, 2018

A four-month long investigation into the sale of methamphetamine and firearms resulted in the seizure of drugs, weapons, cash and property as five people were charged with Conspiracy to Distribute...

The cover of the new edition of Andy Steves travel book for budget and student travelers.  Photo Courtesy of Avalon Travel.

Andy Steves, author of ‘Europe City Hopping on a Budget,’ to speak at Old Firehouse Books Tuesday

Claire Oliver April 20, 2018

Studying abroad is a trip in itself, but when the classroom becomes crowded, branching out to a new city can seem like a great way to experience not only the country you’re in but the cities and...

A packed stadium sings the national anthem before kickoff against Oregon State for the first game of the season. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU, Public Service Credit Union announce lucrative naming-rights deal for stadium

Colin Barnard April 19, 2018

After one year of football, Colorado State’s on-campus stadium finally has its partner. The University and Public Service Credit Union announced a lucrative 15-year, $37.7 million agreement for naming...

(Randi Mattox | Collegian)

How to properly hit a bong

Jonny Rhein April 19, 2018

So you’ve never hit a bong before. That’s totally fine. You have come to the right place. Hitting a bong can be intimidating at first: Where do I start? What’s the right amount of smoke? Am...

A history of the word 'marijuana,' why we should stop saying it

A history of the word ‘marijuana,’ why we should stop saying it

Maddie Wright April 19, 2018
Weed. Grass. Pot. Reefer. Dope. Herb. Green. Ganja. Bud. Chronic. Dank. Loud. With literally endless terms for cannabis, why do most people still use the term with racial ties?
Medical marijuana patient Andrew Beckwith chooses between the variety of THC infused candies (edibles) at Solace Meds Tuesday.

Best places to buy cannabis in FoCo

Carson Lipe April 19, 2018

Doing pot is cool. But choosing a dispensary to buy from can be daunting if you don’t have a lot of experience. There are several factors that determine the quality of a dispensary and with all the...

Diseñado por Sam Shepardson | Collegian

‘I was almost convinced I was sinking into the ground’: CSU students share their worst weed experiences

Miranda Moses April 19, 2018

Editor's Note: The students quoted in this article are anonymous due to the illegality of the actions they describe. Smoking weed is not always euphoric as intended.  Like with any drugs, bad...

The ASCSU Senate meets on April 14 in the ASCSU Senate Chambers. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU ratifies new constitution, hears proposal on increased student fees

Natalia Sperry April 18, 2018

The Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate heard Student Fee Review Board's proposal for the student fee package for 2018-2019 in addition to passing the new constitution and ratifying...

A CSU basketball player walks on the court with an ice pack taped to his ankle during a game in 2013. (Collegian file photo)

Zahlmann: The stigma around cannabis only hurts the athletes

Luke Zahlmann April 18, 2018

Once posed as a drug that is a gateway to serious substance abuse, the legalization of cannabis in various states across the nation has shown a change in thinking, one that needs to make its way to athletics. Athletes...

CSU’s Vice President for Student Affairs Blanche Hughes speaks at the ASCSU Women’s Caucus meeting on April 14 in the ASCSU Senate Chambers. Hughes spoke about her upbringing and position at the University, as well the experiences she has faced as a result of her identities. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Dr. Blanche Hughes gives speech at ASCSU Women’s Caucus

Matthew Bailey April 18, 2018

Dr. Blanche Hughes, vice president for Student Affairs at Colorado State University, delivered a speech Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. at the Lory Student Center Senate Chambers that was hosted by the Associated...

Fort Collins cannabis culture has expanded rapidly where joints and bongs are only the beginning of a world of consuming this plant. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Changing cannabis culture: Fort Collins’ first dispensary, Choice Organics, talks evolution of recreational weed

Sarah Ehrlich April 18, 2018
Out of the dozens of dispensaries in Larimer County, one of the first ones opened has remained relevant since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2014. Aside from being able to say they are one of the first recreational dispensaries in the nation, Choice Organics commits themselves to creating safe and quality products and keeping up with changing trends.
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