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A smiling person talks at a podium with three people sitting behind them on the left and two people behind them on the right. On the left is an American flag, and on the right is a Colorado flag. At the top of the image are the words, This week in ASCSU.

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

Editor's Notes: Read the Spanish version of this article here. 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...

A smiling person talks at a podium with three people sitting behind them on the left and two people behind them on the right. On the left is an American flag, and on the right is a Colorado flag. At the top of the image are the words, This week in ASCSU.

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 CSU's 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...

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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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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...

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