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Speaker of the Senate Blake Alfred stands before the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate body during roll call on Dec 11. The Senate heard a presentation from Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Blanche Hughes, elected a new parliamentarian, and voted on legislation regarding support of the Hong Kong freedom fighters as well as the “Giants” Project. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

5 important ASCSU moments from the fall semester

Charlotte Lang • January 23, 2020

Throughout the fall semester of 2019, the Associated Students of Colorado State University met each week to discuss campus issues and legislation meant to benefit the University. As a “government...

The administration building is home to Joyce McConnell's office as well as many other Colorado State University administrative offices, Sept. 9, 2019. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

2010: Colorado on brink of higher education funding crisis

Ravyn Cullor • January 22, 2020

As the spring semester got into swing a decade ago, the U.S. economy was slowly recovering from the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression, but the Colorado higher education system was on...

Meridian Village is a new on campus housing community that is due to be completed in 2025, Dec 16. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Coming soon: Phase 1 construction of Meridian Village

Laura Studley • January 21, 2020

If you've been by Aylesworth Hall this past semester, you might've noticed one slight change about it; it doesn't exist anymore. In fact, Aylesworth has been reduced to nothing more than a large fenced-in...

Singer-songwriter Dodie performs at the Gothic Theatre on her North American Human Tour Sept. 27. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 50 photos of the fall semester

Anna von • December 18, 2019

Dear viewers,  We believe that images have the capacity to tell stories in a unique way. Photojournalists document the truth, capture elements of the human experience, and move people in ways words cannot. Alongside...

Colorado State University's course surveys, available online at the end of each semester through the Canvas portal. The course survey allows students to give feedback on a course and its instructor once they have completed the term. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

New course surveys seek to mitigate bias, improve teaching

Samantha Ye • December 16, 2019

Finals week marks evaluation time for students — but also students’ chance to evaluate professors. And with the new course surveys, faculty are hoping for more effective feedback than in the past.   Colorado...

Senator Ethan Burshek gives a senior speech to the Associated Students of Colorado State University on Dec 11. Burshek talked about his time in ASCSU, the bills he wrote that passed and failed, avoiding politics, and the members of the Senate that he knew, including a quote from the fictional character Bilbo Baggins, saying “I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses resolution supporting Hong Kong’s democracy

Charlotte Lang • December 12, 2019

During its last meeting of the semester, the Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed new legislation, suggesting a denunciation of China and Hong Kong’s governments in light of violence...

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...

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