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A voter in a voter service and polling center in the Lory Student Center Nov. 3. In addition to an important presidential election, voters had the opportunity to vote on many other issues, including a Senate race and numerous state policies. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU students share thoughts, feelings on upcoming election

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 16, 2024

The election for president and vice president of the United States is quickly approaching and vying for everyone’s attention. Recent polls from NBC have shown Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican...

A large, roughly written fabric poster reading, our presence higher education is a right, not a privilege, with orange and black butterflies and a black silhouette of a person.

‘Vote on behalf of me’: Undocumented students talk civic engagement, democracy

Allie Seibel and Hannah Parcells October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses the term “undocumented students” to refer to the students at Colorado State University who are permanent United States residents but do not have legal citizenship....

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction in Dawn Downs' professional experience.  On the ballot for Larimer County is the office of district attorney, a role that oversees...

The interior of the Colorado State Capitol senate chambers. 2024 Stock.

Elections: Candidates for Colorado House Districts 52, 53, 65

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Voters in Fort Collins will elect state representatives in the Nov. 5 election, shaping the lower chamber of the state legislature for the next two years. Members of the Colorado House of Representatives...

Elections: Amendments to Colorado Constitution

Elections: Amendments to Colorado Constitution

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

In addition to electing officials and confirming judicial appointments, Colorado voters are given the opportunity to decide the fates of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Colorado. A...

Elections: Propositions on the ballot for Colorado voters

Elections: Propositions on the ballot for Colorado voters

Isabella Becker, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

In state-level government, a proposition is a proposed piece of legislation or a suggested change to state law that a portion of the state population wishes to see enacted. 2024's propositions are placed...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

Elections: 2024 city ballot questions

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Fort Collins residents will vote on one key ballot issue alongside three city-proposed charter amendments in the 2024 election Nov. 5. A ballot issue is a legislative proposal that concerns local policy,...

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Elections: Mill levy Ballot Issue 4A

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 15, 2024

Poudre School District is asking Fort Collins voters to approve a $49 million mill levy by voting yea on Ballot Issue 4A. The district currently appropriates a $786 million annual budget. Under the...

A person carves out clay to form a tree petal.

Petal Project Workshop builds trees one petal at a time

Chace Silvey, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

The Petal Project Workshop, an art event hosted by the Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center, took place Oct. 9 in the Lory Student Center on Colorado State University's campus. Led by artist...

Colorado State University No.14, Tory Horton walks across the field after a play at the military appreciation game against San Diego State University, CSU won 22-19.

CSU football star wide receiver Tory Horton to miss rest of season

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 14, 2024

Colorado State announced on Monday that Tory Horton would miss the remainder of the season, ending his collegiate career, following an injury he sustained against San Jose State. Horton played his entire...

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Souza: Northern states are ignorant about hurricanes

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist October 14, 2024
Severe weather frightens me, and all I’ve ever dealt with is snow. Well, snow and the occasional Minnesota tornado, but those don’t happen very often. Regardless, I have had the luxury of never fearing the legitimate loss of my belongings, my house or even my own life, so I cannot imagine the sheer amount of pain and loss Florida must be dealing with right now.
A tent stands with pride flags lining the edges and a Colorado State University pride flag in the middle.

Honoring 35 years of change: CSU celebrates Queer The Plaza event

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

When Cesar Chavez, Eleanor Smeal and Jesse Jackson led the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, they probably did not know the ripple it would have for generations to...

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