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Marlis Hazelton introduces a bill to correct a technical issue that prevented OSTEM from attending an annual conference in Detroit. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

ASCSU discusses new bills, votes on new committee chair

Charlotte Lang November 7, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed two new bills and voted on a new chair for the External Affairs Committee. Bill 4913: Funding for oSTEM National Conference Bill 4913, authored...

Hughes Stadium remains closed after the recent opening of the new on-campus stadium. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

Council approves higher density zoning for Hughes

Samantha Ye November 7, 2019

In a rejection of the rejection, City Council voted 4-3 to rezone the Hughes Stadium property with a higher density portion as suggested by staff and previously voted against by the Planning and Zoning...

The National Institute of Drug Abuse has given a $3.2 million grant to researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Tennessee Knoxville to test a text-delivered counseling program for young adults with cannabis use disorder (CUD). CUD is a diagnosis given for the continued use of cannabis despite clinically significant impairment. The two lead researchers for the study are CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies professor Doug Coatsworth, and UT’s Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor of Children and Families at Risk Michael Mason. (Photo Illustration by Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Cannabis counseling study could help student addicts

Ceci Taylor November 7, 2019

Since Colorado legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2014, Colorado's "stoner culture" has skyrocketed, leading to marijuana tourist guides, a 420 festival and more.  However, some researchers...

The Office of Equal Opportunity within the Student Services building is one of the resources where students can report racist actions on campus. Students can also call the Tell Someone phone line or report the incident through the Student Resolution Center. (Photo Illustration by Amy Noble and Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

¿Cómo lidia CSU con profesores racistas?

Dorina Vida November 7, 2019

Traducción: Fernando Montelongo  Desde el comienzo del cuatrimestre de otoño, 2019, la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (CSU por sus siglas en inglés) ha estado lidiando con acusaciones e incidentes...

PETA protesters gather in front of Moby Arena in a demonstration against Gregory Ebel's experimentation on crows and other wild caught birds. 
Photo by Laura Studley | The Collegian

PETA files cease and desist against CSU

Ceci Taylor November 6, 2019

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a cease and desist letter to Colorado State University asking the institution to stop deleting and hiding comments or posts that criticize its experiments...

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks to students and community members at the University Center for the Arts Nov 5. Weiser spoke and addressed questions about, a republican system of government, politics in the legal field, gun control, water rights, and other issues. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Colorado Attorney General talks upholding democracy

Samantha Ye November 6, 2019

In honor of Election Day, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser spoke in the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University Tuesday, where he talked about public officials’ duty to uphold...

A Colorado State University student scans their ID at a newly installed payment system at Ram's Horn Express.

Spending campus dollars is now more efficient than ever

Corbin Reiter and Noah Pasley November 6, 2019

On-campus students may be surprised to find out they no longer need to swipe into dining halls at Colorado State University. This is thanks to upgraded payment systems.  Housing and Dining Services,...

An Eastern Kingbird on May 18. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Campus bird feeders to offer ‘fun, educational research experiences’

Corbin Reiter November 6, 2019

With all the fuss about squirrels on campus, it may seem as though the birds that call Colorado State University their home get little recognition in comparison. The Ornithology Club at CSU wants to change...

The CSU Health and Medical Center features a lab where most lab work is done "in house." (Collegian File Photo)

School of Public Health drops GRE from admission requirements

Laura Studley November 4, 2019

Many students may feel compelled to apply to graduate school in the hopes of attaining their dream job until they are bogged down by an application process that is seemingly unfair.  But the Colorado...

Photo courtesy of Brandon Randall, club photographer, Special Olympics Club.

Special Olympics Club: A “Ramily,” “vital for the community”

Gerson Flores November 4, 2019

Earlier this year, Colorado State University became the only university in the nation to receive the distinction of a National Banner School.  Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Club at CSU received recognition...

Bird scooters are parked on the sidewalk in front of the Hartshorn building on campus Oct. 27. Bird scooters were implemented into the town of Fort Collins Oct. 23rd as a one year pilot program. (Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

Is the Bird really the word? Students react to e-scooters

Kate Trulson November 4, 2019

Electronic scooter company Bird released a flock of 500 e-scooters around Fort Collins and Colorado State University last week as part of the company's contract for the City's one-year e-scooter pilot...

Fort Collins public transport offers free transport to CSU students, faculty, and staff. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

Accessibility in Fort Collins: not the best, but not the worst

Serena Bettis November 4, 2019

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ensures that people with disabilities have equal opportunities with everyone else to participate in society. However, despite there being several agencies...

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