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Associated Students of Colorado State University Vice President Alex Silverhart and ASCSU intern Lauren Johnson pose with free emergency contraceptives on The Plaza April 24.

ASCSU reproductive health care initiative launches 1st phase on Plaza

Hannah Parcells, News Editor April 25, 2024

Students at Colorado State University had the opportunity to grab free emergency contraceptives Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24, at The Plaza courtesy of the Associated Students of CSU. The...

The south entrance to Durward Hall March 12.

Durward Hall to be taken offline as renovations begin this summer

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 25, 2024

Future Colorado State University Rams will not be able to call Durward Hall home — at least for a little while, as the building is currently slated to be remodeled. Renovations of Durward are set to...

Senator Michael Bennet and former Senator Cory Gardner speak at the Colorado State University event Building Bridges: Bipartisan Perspectives on Democracy, moderated by CSU President Amy Parsons April 22.

Sens. Bennet, Gardner discuss bipartisanship at CSU amid protests

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

In an effort to promote bipartisan cooperation in political discussions, Colorado State University hosted a conversation with Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and former Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, moderated...

A full audience listens to Alison Kafer speak at a lecture about reproductive ableism in the Lory Student Center April 18. I want us to think about how we need to make disability valued (and) make disabled people feel valued, Kafer said. Recognize their lives — our lives — as having futures so that abortion is no longer seen as a necessity. ... That will make it impossible, or at least much more difficult, for anti-abortion movements to weaponize or co-opt language of eugenics to do their work.

Feminist scholar visits CSU to discuss disability, reproductive justice

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 22, 2024

Disability justice and reproductive justice may seem like separate issues, but they are greatly entwined with one another as illustrated by feminist scholar and author Alison Kafer. Kafer visited Colorado...

Photo Illustration by Caden Proulx and Cait Mckinzie

This week in ASCSU: Mountain Campus, meal swipes

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter April 19, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 17 for the 27th session of the 53rd senate.  Facing a packed agenda as the end of the 53rd senate nears, senate first voted to skip...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Governmental Affairs Michael Stella, Vice President Alex Silverhart, Director of Traditions and Programs Meron Siyoum and Director of Finance Ashton Duffield stand in front of the ASCSU office in the Lory Student Center April 17. “I think we should all strive to leave places like our universities better than we found them, Stella said. I think we should do that, and ASCSU is the best way to do that on campus.”

Graduating ASCSU seniors reflect on their experiences in student government

Hannah Parcells, News Editor April 18, 2024

The end of the academic year is always a busy time for students. The weather is changing, finals are looming and summer is right around the corner. For many students, it also represents the end of their...

Gov. Jared Polis signs HB24-1007 on the west steps of the Colorado state Capitol building April 15. The opportunity for people to officially be on the lease gives them protections, Polis said during the signing ceremony.

U+2 ended as Gov. Polis signs bill banning occupancy limits

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

Those who have opposed the Fort Collins occupancy limit commonly known as U+2 can finally rejoice in knowing that the policy can no longer be enforced. Due to the efforts of elected officials at the state...

Photo Illustration by Caden Proulx and Cait Mckinzie

This week in ASCSU: BSOF, humanity and community

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter April 15, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 10 for the 26th session of the 53rd senate.  During executive reports, Director of Environmental Affairs Haydyn Deason reminded senate...

Speakers Allison Neswood and Jordan Dresser take questions from CSU students.

Indigenous Governance Traditions event connects democracy, sovereignty

Cadence Cardona, Staff Reporter April 15, 2024

Colorado State University’s Democracy Summit has begun, featuring compelling speakers, stories and engaging events open to students and the public. The Indigenous Governance Traditions: Native Nationhood,...

Former competitive swimmer for the University of Kentucky Riley Gaines speaks for CSUs student chapter of Turning Point USA April 3. There was nothing we could do as female athletes, Gaines said. I got to personally witness and really feel the effect that this infringement — or what I would call an injustice — had on myself and my teammates and competitors.

CSU TPUSA hosts Riley Gaines’ Reclaim Feminism event

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter April 4, 2024

Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines came to Colorado State University’s campus to give a talk at an event entitled Reclaim Feminism. The event was headed by The Riley Gaines Center...

Nick DeSalvo, Braxton Dietz win ASCSU president, VP

Nick DeSalvo, Braxton Dietz win ASCSU president, VP

Sam Hutton, ASCSU Reporter April 4, 2024

After three weeks of relentless campaigning, candidates in the Associated Students of Colorado State University elections gathered in the senate chambers to find out who will serve as president, vice president...

Courtesy of Brooke Schimmels with Colorado State University Photography

CSU announces transition to universitywide commencement format

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

Colorado State University has announced plans to transition to a brand-new commencement format beginning in 2025. The university announced that it will begin hosting one universitywide commencement ceremony...

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