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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...

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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...

ASCSU Speaker of the Senate Candidate Enock Monati poses for a photo.

ASCSU Elections: Meet speaker of senate candidate Enock Monanti

Allie Seibel and Aubree Miller 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. With campaigns...

ASCSU Speaker of the Senate Candidate Hayden Taylor poses for a photo.

ASCSU Elections: Meet speaker of the senate candidate Hayden Taylor

Allie Seibel and Aubree Miller 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. With campaigns...

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ASCSU Elections: Meet presidential, VP candidates Jorja Whyte, Leticia Madrigal-Tapia

Tyler Weatherwax and Gwendolynn Riddoch 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. With campaigns...

2024 ASCSU Vice Presidential Candidate Braxton Dietz and Presidential Candidate Nick DeSalvo pose for a photo.

ASCSU Elections: Meet presidential, VP candidates Nick DeSalvo, Braxton Dietz

Hannah Parcells and Sam Hutton 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. With campaigns...

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This week in ASCSU: Vote of confidence, RailJam

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 22, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 20 for the 23rd session of the 53rd senate. The session began with a presentation from Vice President Alex Silverhart, who introduced...

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ASCSU election campaigns launch on The Plaza

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 19, 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...

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

This week in ASCSU: Facilities Management, BSOF constitution

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 8, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for the 22nd session of the 53rd senate. Senate first heard a guest presentation from Environmental Graphic Designer Jessica Kramer,...

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This week in ASCSU: Ranked choice voting, disabled student transportation

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 28 for the 21st session of the 53rd senate. Senate first heard from members of the elections committee, including Elections Committee...

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

This week in ASCSU: Budget reallocation, LSAB

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter February 23, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 21 for the 20th session of the 53rd senate. Executive reports were first on the agenda, wherein Director of Governmental Affairs Michael...

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