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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...

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...

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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...

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...

The speaking podium of the ASCSU Senate Chamber.

This week in ASCSU: Disabled student transportation

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 31, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 27 for the 24th session of the 53rd senate. The session began with executive reports, in which President Nick DeSalvo provided an...

ASCSU Speaker of the Senate Candidate Hayden Taylor talks about student government communication during the ASCSU Speaker of the Senate Debate.

ASCSU Elections: Speaker of senate candidates debate policy ahead of elections

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Collegian’s 2024 ASCSU elections coverage. Coverage will include profiles of each speaker of the senate, vice presidential and presidential candidate; debate...

ASCSU candidates wait to start the ASCSU Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates.

ASCSU Elections: ASCSU presidential debate intensifies campaign season

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Collegian’s 2024 ASCSU elections coverage. Coverage will include profiles of each speaker of the senate, vice presidential and presidential candidate; debate...

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New ranked voting system implemented for ASCSU elections

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor March 28, 2024

For this year's Associated Students of Colorado State University elections, there will be a new system implemented: ranked choice voting. This new system will only be applied to the presidential and vice...

LFTE: Yes, you should care about ASCSU elections, local democracy

LFTE: Yes, you should care about ASCSU elections, local democracy

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief March 25, 2024
Dear readers: "Democracy" is a multi-faceted, complex word that oftentimes becomes a hot button in national politics. It can sometimes be seen as controversial, damaged or convoluted, but it is without a doubt a pillar of the decision-making process in our country, state, city and campus.
2024 Associated Students of Colorado State University vice presidential candidate Ava Ayala and presidential candidate Claudia Paraiso pose for a photo outside the Lory Student Center March 21.

ASCSU Elections: Meet presidential, VP candidates Claudia Paraiso, Ava Ayala

Riley Paling and Ivy Secrest March 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Collegian's 2024 ASCSU elections coverage. Search 2024 ASCSU elections on collegian.com to see complete coverage of all other candidates. The Collegian sat...

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