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Schoolwork on April 6. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Students at high COVID-19 risk have health, education concerns

Ravyn Cullor • April 7, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic shuts down universities across the country, some students are having to adapt to changing educations while worrying about a condition that puts them at a higher risk for serious...

According to Public Relations at Colorado State University, the William E. Morgan library was named after a past university president when it opened in 1965. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Online resources for students, all in one place

Serena Bettis • April 6, 2020

As Colorado State University students settle into the third week of online courses, we have compiled online resources available to students to assist with learning, technical difficulties and overall health...

A frightened Tony Frank answers questions after being found hiding in a closet playing "Animal Crossing" on his Nintendo Switch. (Smack Attackit | The Wake Up Slap)

Tony Frank found hiding in closet, playing Animal Crossing amid outbreak

Austin Fleskes • March 31, 2020

While Colorado State University administration scrambled to address questions and concerns from worried students and the campus community, one prominent figure was unable to be found for several weeks:...

A CSU Surveillance Goose flies away from campus after being laid off due to having no students to watch amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Smack Attackit | The Wake Up Slap)

Campus surveillance geese laid off amid COVID-19 outbreak

Austin Fleskes • March 31, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down businesses and costing people jobs, Colorado State University saw its own spree of layoffs in the form of a well-established surveillance program. Due to the lack...

Changes to the Non-Tenture Track Faculty hiring and pay at Colorado State University have resulted in significant changes for current PhD students. PhD students who are working as instructors have been stripped of health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as losing their retirement plan options. In order to maintain their employment, some students are having to pay the university for credit hours and have opted into the student health insurance plan. (Photo Illustration by Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

CSU files for bankruptcy after collecting tuition on shortened semester

Forrest Czarnecki • March 31, 2020

Colorado State University has filed for every single type of bankruptcy possible in a shocking move, only days after sending out a statement saying they would still milk the cow and collect every cent...

Colorado State University biomedical sciences freshman Chaia Geltser (left) is helped by her mother Anna Geltser (center) and sister Ettie Geltser (right) to load their car after moving out of Ingersoll Hall March 25. “It probably is for the best but it’s tough for sure,” said Chaia Geltser. “I think that CSU organized it really well though.” (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Petition asks CSU to refund tuition in face of COVID-19 campus shutdown

Ravyn Cullor • March 31, 2020

You gave them $12,000, COVID-19 struck and now they’re giving you online courses, delayed commencement and limited access to some resources your fees paid for. But some students are asking for a portion...

With Colorado State University experiencing more and more high-profile incidents of bias, students along with University administration are searching for ways to make CSU a more welcoming and safe place for everyone on campus. As President Joyce McConnell and administration role out ideas like the Race, Bias and Equity Initiative, students continue to push for ways to make CSU inclusive for all kinds of people. (Photo Illustration by Amy Noble and Matt Tackett)

Taking a step back: Past, present and future of bias at CSU

Austin Fleskes • March 25, 2020

This article was written in collaboration with The Colorado Sun and will be published on both The Collegian's website as well as The Sun's. Check out the story on The Colorado Sun website here.  A noose,...

Associated Students of Colorado State University senators vote during the Nov. 13 senate session. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

ASCSU elections postponed, no plans for online campaigns yet

Charlotte Lang • March 25, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University have postponed general elections due to the University’s recent decision to move online. According to an executive order posted to the ASCSU website...

After a controversial video showing many students’ grades in a class, questions have been raised about what educational privacy students have. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CSU allows students to opt for satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system

Laura Studley • March 25, 2020

Colorado State University is now allowing students to opt for a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system for the 2020 spring semester only, according to a statement released by the Office of the Vice...

The Health and Medical Center, located on Lake Street and College Avenue

CSU Health Network employee tests positive for COVID-19

Serena Bettis • March 22, 2020

A health care worker in the Colorado State University Health Network has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a CSU Public Safety Team email. According to the email, the test was administered on...

On March 11, Colorado State University decided to extend Spring Break until March 24 and move classes online until April 10, when the decision will be reevaluated, due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

CSU to remain online for rest of spring semester for coronavirus

Ravyn Cullor • March 16, 2020

Colorado State University will remain online for the rest of the spring 2020 semester due to the rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an email from University President Joyce McConnell. The...

Fort Collins resident Bradey Monroe, 20, attempts an indy grab at Edora Skatepark. Monroe started skateboarding a 1 1/2 years ago when he started working as a contractor, and his co-workers, who all skateboard, made him interested in the sport. “It's the reward of landing those tricks," Monroe said. "Like I said, it's that mind game. You have to really tell yourself to get it, and then when you actually do get it, it's that feeling. It's kind of surreal...you just can’t describe it.” (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 30 photos, first half of spring 2020

Anna von • March 13, 2020

Dear viewers,  The Rocky Mountain Collegian photo desk has been working hard this semester to provide quality content for the print editions, digital articles and social media. As we move into a more...

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