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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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A man with an upside down American flag stands on a pillar outside the Colorado State University Administration Building. (Reed Slater | The Collegian)

Oval rally of resistance calls for independence for all

Serena Bettis July 4, 2020

With communities across the United States frequently protesting for equality and Black lives, celebrations on Independence Day are taking a new form. Over 50 people gathered at The Oval July 4 for...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

CSU student expelled over racist social media posts

Serena Bettis July 1, 2020

Colorado State University has expelled a student after footage of the student's racist social media posts surfaced June 8. The University announced the student's expulsion in two tweets July 1 after the...

Colorado State University is currently tied for last place for spending on education per dollar. For every dollar of tuition students pay, CSU spends about .6 dollars on education, while other land grand universities have reported spending more than a dollar. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

CSU budget meeting sees permanent cuts, major revenue loss

Serena Bettis June 29, 2020

In the wake of a global recession, Colorado State University has plans for major budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year.  CSU President Joyce McConnell held two virtual budget town halls, on June...

A police car parked outside of the Colorado State University Police Department on Sept. 25th. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

New task force to reevaluate safety measures at CSU

Noah Pasley June 26, 2020

Joyce McConnell convened a new task force, according to a universitywide email sent Thursday night. The announcement follows mounting pressure for police reform in Colorado and nationwide.  According...

Nina Sobieski speaks to a crowd gathered in front of the Colorado State University Administration Building for the Juneteenth rally June 19. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Juneteenth rally brings celebration, education to The Oval

Serena Bettis June 19, 2020

Amid weeks of Black Lives Matter protests, Northern Colorado residents came together at The Oval Friday afternoon to celebrate Juneteenth. Organized by FoCo BLM and the BIPOC Alliance, which was founded...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU passes “Say Their Names” resolution at emergency meeting

Noah Pasley June 17, 2020

Editor's Note: This article was updated June 18, 2020, at 8:50 a.m. The Associated Students of Colorado State University passed a resolution condemning acts of racism, following recent bias incidents...

Kyle Hill presents to the Senate on March 11. The Senate heard presentations from Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, ratified new members, elected a new chair to the internal affairs committee, and discussed new bills. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Bias incident on social media prompts action from students

Noah Pasley June 11, 2020

Editor's Note: The video discussed in this article can be found at the bottom of this article. Please be advised that this video contains deeply racist and homophobic messaging, brings harm to members...

Protesters walk up South Howes Street with their hands up as they head towards Town Hall on June 2. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Fort Collins community joins in daily national protests

Samantha Ye, Meagan Stackpool, Serena Bettis, and Noah Pasley June 10, 2020

In the 17 days since the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer May 25, protesters across the United States refused to stay silent.  It is no different...

Protestors gather outside of the Fort Collins Police Department on Timberline Road holding signs and chanting in solidarity with the protestors in Minneapolis, Minnesota and around the country, June 2. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Black Lives Matter: A 2020 protest timeline

Laura Studley and Serena Bettis June 10, 2020

With daily protests emerging all across the United States in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, it may be difficult to keep track of what happened when. The Collegian has compiled a timeline of major...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Racist social media posts referred to Student Conduct Services

Noah Pasley June 8, 2020

Student Conduct Services is reviewing a social media account that used "violently racist language," according to a University-wide email from President Joyce McConnell. When individuals use racist...

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act is a significant stimulus package passed to help people and businesses during the current pandemic. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Approved CSU budget sees frozen tuition, million dollar cuts

Serena Bettis June 5, 2020

The Colorado State University System Board of Governors met virtually Friday morning for the June board retreat and meeting, where they unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2020-21.  Key points...

Colorado State University faculty gathered Monday afternoon at The Oval for an open meeting regarding changes in NTTF contracts and confusing communication from University adminstration June 1, 2020. (Serena Bettis | The Collegian)

NTTF concerned over changing contracts, lack of communication

Serena Bettis June 1, 2020

Editor's Note: The Collegian updated this article at 4 p.m. June 2 to include information from the letter sent to non-tenure track faculty and a statement from Provost Rick Miranda.  Despite years of...

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