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The City of Fort Collins has many housing ordanances that residents have to follow including shoveling their sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall. If laws are not obeyed, varying amounts of citations can be issued. (Photo Illustration by Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

City laws affect every citizen, even college students

Laura Studley December 12, 2019

When living off campus, you might not have to worry about running out of meal swipes, but you do have to comply with City regulations. Fort Collins has many laws and ordinances students new to off-campus...

photo illustration for meat (sorry not sure what to caption these!)
(Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Where Food Comes From Market: ‘More than just a store’

Gerson Flores December 12, 2019

For the last 30 years, the animal sciences department has sold meat to students and community members alike. This April, it finally inaugurated its official store, Ram Country Meats: Where Food Comes From...

Freshman Business Administration major Jamie Ittershagen speaks about being one of the new student vloggers for Colorado State University's social media team. She says she is excited to be able to show people firsthand what the college experience is like at CSU. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

CSU increases media engagement with student vloggers

Isaiah Dennings December 11, 2019

Colorado State University is trying something new in the world of media engagement, and it sounds (and looks) a lot like the late 2000s. The University is starting its own vlog series featuring students.  The...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Associate Senator for the Adult Learners and Veterans Services and sophomore psychology student Hannah Brech presents the Student Parent Absence Resolution 4907 at the Nov. 13 senate session. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Hannah Brech: Listener, defender, adult learner

Gerson Flores December 10, 2019

On a campus of tens of thousands of traditional students, an adult learner has taken on a leadership role to help others feel welcomed and represented. Once the spring semester began in 2019, Hannah Brech,...

A squirrel eats in the snow on Nov. 30. Squirrels are a common character on the Colorado State University campus and are commonly fed by students. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

On-campus squirrels: Friend or foe?

Laura Studley December 9, 2019

At any given time on The Plaza, you are typically going to see students braving the cold on the way to class. But the winter chill is also all too familiar to one of Colorado State University’s furry...

A Colorado State University student walks outside Clark  Wed. Evening. Following the National Weather Service Forecast for Northern Colorado, CSU cancelled all classes and campus events after 3pm. The NWS warned severe weather conditions would make driving to and from campus extremely difficult, if not impossible. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Professor speaks on why CSU should have an earlier break

Dorina Vida December 9, 2019

It's that time of the year again — students are scrambling to complete projects and study for finals within the two-week period between Thanksgiving break and finals week. But it's easy to see why students...

Construction of the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy 2 continues on the corner of South Shields and West Lake Street. Sunshine House 2 is planning to open in July 2020 with a maximum enrollment of 170 children ranging from infants to 12 year olds.

Sunshine House daycare plans for new Fort Collins center

Charlotte Lang December 9, 2019

Fort Collins’ daycare center, The Sunshine House, has worked to serve the community’s need for childcare since 2014. This service continues with plans for a second center to open next summer. Barbra...

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