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Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Breaking: Threats of violence reported around CSU Health and Medical Center

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. Colorado State University Police issued a public safety alert regarding threats of violence...

Dozens of students fill the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Chambers to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.

ASCSU regroups after challenging spring semester

Sam Hutton, News Editor August 20, 2025

Off the heels of one of the least-contested election cycles in recent memory, the Associated Students of Colorado State University is ripe for redevelopment in the fall. For the first time in two years,...

Allison Hall, located on the north side of campus, faces Laurel Street March 9, 2024.

Recent dorm, building construction modernizes CSU’s historic campus

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter August 20, 2025

Over the past few years, Colorado State University students and faculty have shared their historic campus with construction crews, navigating detours amid sounds of banging and drilling. The modernization...

Signs around campus direct new Colorado State University students and their families to Ram Orientation where they attend informational sessions, meet their peers and prepare for the upcoming school year July 18.

Incoming students share first impressions of CSU at orientation

Chloe Waskey, News Editor August 15, 2025

All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving them the opportunity to form their first impressions of the Ram lifestyle before...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging ‘Rampant Illegal DEI Programs’

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief June 25, 2025

The nonprofit law organization America First Legal filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education June 24, alleging Colorado State University's violation of federal...

A sign that reads "No Tyrant, No King, No Fascist Regime" is held above thousands of demonstrators preparing to march from the Lory Student Center Plaza to College Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest June 14.

‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy

Chloe Waskey, News Editor June 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote. Thousands of Fort Collins community members gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Saturday morning...

Members of the Colorado State University class of 2025 sit on the field in Canvas Stadium during the universitywide commencement Friday, May 16.

CSU speakers echo belonging, togetherness at first universitywide commencement in Canvas Stadium

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief May 17, 2025

For the first time in 30 years, a full Colorado State University graduating class tossed their caps in unison. Universitywide Commencement, the first ceremony to be held in Canvas Stadium, recognized...

The March for Workers' Rights protest gathers protesters on the Lory Student Center Plaza May 2. Some of the groups present included the Colorado State University chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America and the Poudre Education Association.

Democratic Socialists of America march for workers’ rights, labor unions

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins city workers marched from the Lory Student Center Plaza to the Federal Building in a demonstration advocating for workers' rights and labor unions Friday,...

Students sit around large tables with members of Colorado State University administration to speak about federal policy shifts at the Associated Students of CSU Navigating Your Future Round Table, which was organized as an opportunity for students to connect with university administration about their pressing concerns in the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center April 29.

ASCSU roundtable highlights leadership commitment amid shifting federal directives

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

In light of changing federal directives and uncertainty regarding higher education, Colorado State University leadership met with students Tuesday, April 29, for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Associated...

A group of protesters holds signs up to passing cars on the corner of South College Avenue and Prospect Road May 1. Part of the May Day protests, a nationwide movement pushing back against recent federal activity, Fort Collins residents lined College Avenue to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration.

Community gathers for May Day to oppose Trump policies and defend workers’ rights

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

Hundreds of Fort Collins community members lined South College Avenue from Mulberry Street to Horsetooth Road in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration and to celebrate International Workers'...

Chief Justice Morgan Wright stands at a speaking podium.

ASCSU Senate endorses creation of Colorado higher education coalition, increases student employee wages

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 29th and final session of the 54th senate. Items on this week’s agenda included...

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