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Tempest-D, a mission that aims to map hurricanes and storms in general, is led by CSU electrical and computer engineering Professor Steven Reising.

CSU professors lead NASA’s weather, hurricane mapping mission

Marshall Dunham September 10, 2019

Colorado State University is changing the game when it comes to using satellite mapping weather systems. TEMPEST-D is a mission led by CSU electrical and computer engineering professor Steven Reising...

A member of the mosquito species Culex quinquefasciatus sucks blood from a finger. There are two species out of 40 in Colorado that can transfer the West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Update: Fort Collins cancels mosquito spraying plans

Samantha Ye September 10, 2019

Fort Collins has canceled mosquito spraying set for tomorrow night, according to a City news release.  Recent trapping data from Monday shows a significant decline in the West Nile virus vector index,...

The CSU Route 3 bus at the CSU Transit Center. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Poudre Express bus connecting Greeley, Fort Collins launches January

Samantha Ye September 9, 2019

Students will soon be able to ride free on a new express bus route connecting Greeley to the Colorado State University campus.  Starting in January 2020, the Poudre Express will run between Fort...

The Clark C building as seen from the plaza August 30. Students frequently criticize the building for its low quality and need for renovations. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Clark renovation underway for approval, could cost $145 million

Laura Studley September 8, 2019

Completed in 1968, the Andrew G. Clark Building stands at the heart of Colorado State University's campus, serving as a place of learning for decades, with its burgundy-tan color scheme drawing the public...

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

Counseling Center focuses on student outreach, changes approach

Serena Bettis September 8, 2019

After providing 6,084 students with counseling services in the 2019 fiscal year, Colorado State University’s Health Network hopes to continue expanding mental health support services on campus and increase...

Mosquito spraying to combat West Nile virus in Fort Collins

Mosquito spraying to combat West Nile virus in Fort Collins

Samantha Ye September 7, 2019

Facing a high level of West Nile virus infected mosquitoes, the City of Fort Collins will spray for mosquitoes in central and north Fort Collins Sept. 8 and Sept. 11, weather permitting. Spraying will...

Photo of the CSU Lagoon while it is under construction. It is planned to be done during the summer of 2020. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU’s lagoon renovation hopes to add character to the area

Ceci Taylor September 4, 2019

Colorado State University geese are getting a stomping ground upgrade in the form of a new lagoon. As many students may have noticed, CSU’s lagoon, located on the West Lawn of campus, has been undergoing...

Spanky, an Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies horse at Colorado State University, stands in a pasture at sunset in November 2017. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

CSU breaks ground on new equine hospital

Dorina Vida September 4, 2019

You could lead a horse to water, or you could lead them to Colorado State University's new equine horse hospital.  CSU broke ground on Aug. 6 for the new Johnson Family Equine Hospital, to replace the...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Ben Amundson gives an executive report to recap the growth of ASCSU through the summer and future goals to the ASCSU Senate Sept. 4. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Senate discusses summer achievements, future projects

Charlotte Lang September 4, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University focused on the year ahead in their first Senate meeting of the 2019-20 year. President Ben Amundson and Vice President Alex Farias took time to...

A police car is blocking a lane on Shields St. after an accident on campus. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Crash involving motorcycle, sedan seriously injures 1 person

Samantha Ye August 29, 2019

A motorcycle driver was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a collision with a sedan at South Shields Street and Hill Pond Road. According to a City news release, officers determined that Jonathan...

Golden leaves cover the ground in front of Aylesworth Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The hall is involved in talks of being torn down. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Dorms have 7 in overflow housing, fraction of last fall

Laura Studley August 28, 2019

Overflow housing is going to be used for only a short time this fall.  In 2018, 100 students were assigned to overflow housing due to the 2022 class being the largest Colorado State University had ever...

CSUPD blocked off Pitkin Street with cones and yellow tape between Meridian Avenue and South Shields Street Aug. 26. (Matt Bailey | Collegian)

Family of student injured in crash looking to donate his organs

Ravyn Cullor August 28, 2019

The pedestrian, a 19-year-old Colorado State University freshman, hit in a vehicle-pedestrian crash Monday is currently on life support and awaiting possible donation of his organs, according to statements...

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