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Only one to three percent of recycling from the Lory Student Center is completely recyclable due to contaminates such as food and other non-recyclables. (Photo Illustration by Matt Tackett, Amy Noble and Luke Bourland)

The Lory Student Center can’t recycle 98% of waste

Paislee Fernau March 5, 2020

The Operations team at the Lory Student Center has made new efforts to try and increase the rate of recyclables around offices, lounge areas and the food court. However, because so many students are...

Associated Students of Colorado State University senators hand in votes during their meeting on March 4. (Ian Fuster | The Collegian)

ASCSU votes for External Affairs chair, talks business showcase

Charlotte Lang March 5, 2020

During their weekly meeting, the Associated Students of Colorado State University voted for a new chair of External Affairs. The senate also discussed a bill funding the 2020 Spring Business Showcase. ASCSU...

The annual TEDx CSU conference was held on Saturday, March 9th, in the Lory Student Center Theatre. Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) is a nonprofit dedicated to ideas worth spreading. (Collegian | Alyssa Uhl)

TEDxCSU 2020 event coming to campus Saturday

Samantha Ye March 5, 2020

Members of the Colorado State University community will be giving their very own “TED Talks” this Saturday on subjects ranging from marginalization to education at the annual TEDxCSU conference.  TEDxCSU...

A meal in the Foundry dining hall on Feb. 16, 2020.

Day of Giving collects thousands of meals

Serena Bettis March 4, 2020

In the United States, 1 in 9 people struggle with hunger or food insecurity.   To help with the constant battle against campus food insecurity, Colorado State University’s Rams Against Hunger program...

A longhorn cow in a field on May 22. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Livestock research ‘going to do some of the very best science’

Serena Bettis March 2, 2020

In case you forgot, Colorado State University is a land-grant institution, originally formed as an agricultural college.  To further the University’s initial mission, the College of Agricultural Sciences...

Fort Collins citizens of precinct 305 vote in the Democratic Caucus on Tuesday March 6, 2018. The caucus allows citizens to decide who of the gubernatorial candidates running makes it into the primary. (The Collegian file photo)

Voting in the party caucus: What you should know

Serena Bettis March 2, 2020

When picturing political caucuses, one image that may come to mind is groups of adults clustered in different corners of the local high school gym, trying to convince others to join their side.  This...

Photo by Meagan Stackpool.

Black History Month speaker discusses disability advocacy, inclusion

Meagan Stackpool March 1, 2020

As this year's Black History Month drew to a close, one final keynote speaker came to Colorado State University to talk about disability as a disabled person and a disability rights advocate herself.  Haben...

After accepting the Right of Line Award, Colonel Bennet allows CSU President Joyce McConnell to address the room. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

ROTC Detachment 90 declared ‘best in nation’ with Right of Line Award

Greta Nelson-Bechtold February 28, 2020

Colorado State University’s Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps Detachment 90 was awarded the 2019 Right of Line Award Wednesday, an honor for which 49 other detachments from all over the country...

Senator Sara Dudek presents a resolution that shows support for student protestors at Syracuse University. (Nathan Tran | The Colleigan)

ASCSU passes resolution supporting Syracuse protestors

Charlotte Lang February 27, 2020

During their weekly meeting, the Associated Students of Colorado State University passed a resolution showing support for the protesting students of Syracuse University. Legislation regarding senator...

Colorado recently switched back to a primary system that has not been used since the year 2000. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Voting in the presidential primary: What you should know

Serena Bettis February 27, 2020

Holding its first presidential primary since 2000, Colorado is among 11 states to make the switch back from the caucus system.  Colorado’s presidential primary is March 3, and the Durrell Center at...

El Centro Office in Lory Student Center on April 2. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

El Centro director left mark on center, moves to new position

Gerson Flores February 27, 2020

In 1985, Guadalupe Salazar arrived at Colorado State University as an office coordinator for El Centro. This year, she serves as the director for the cultural center for the last time. After over 25 years...

Student parents make up a significant portion of the student body but often struggle balancing school work and childcare. (Collegian File Photo)

It’s Complicated: A balancing act of school, work and parenthood

Joey Wagner February 27, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series that explores various issues related to college relationships and how they impact students’ mental health. Colorado State University is host to...

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