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Colorado State University students respond to call-and-response chants from Sophia Johnson at the mass student protest on The Plaza Nov. 19. The assembly was held by The United Front for Freedom, a coalition between Colorado State University's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, Young Democratic Socialists of America, Students for Emancipation and Social Liberation and The People United and Young Dems. The protest called for revised free speech policies, freedom in Palestine, and resistance from CSU against current federal directives.

Student activist groups challenge actions by CSU administration, call for transparency

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter November 21, 2025

Students gathered in a mass assembly on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Wednesday to express their concerns surrounding recent free speech policy changes, the presence of U.S....

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members gather on the Lory Student Center Plaza before the March for Academic Freedom Nov. 7. The march began after protesters showed support for the American Association of University Professors' Day of Action, in which mutual aid groups tabled on The Plaza to share information and give aid.

CSU students, faculty gather in support of academic freedom in higher education

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter November 10, 2025

Colorado State University students and faculty descended on the Lory Student Center Plaza Nov. 7 for the National Day of Action for Higher Education, an event that was hosted by over 100 universities across...

A man wearing a grey suit with a red striped tie stands behind a podium raising his right hand pointing at the crowd.

TPUSA CSU hosts Shane Winnings to discuss ‘godliness’ in American men

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter November 10, 2025

Shane Winnings, chairman and CEO of the conservative religious organization Promise Keepers, visited Colorado State University Nov. 5 to present a lecture titled America Needs Godly Men. Winnings, a self-proclaimed...

A Spirit Halloween store sits off Harmony Road in Fort Collins Oct. 24. Spirit Halloween is a seasonal chain only open during the Halloween season.

Rising tariffs hit Halloween retailers, trick-or-treaters

Katya Arzubi and Maiya Kreamer October 28, 2025

Ghouls, goblins, witches and clowns: Halloween has something scary for everyone. For Fort Collins residents, the scariest thing this year might just be how much your costume and decorations cost. The culprit?...

Illustration of two hands coming out of the sky, reaching for the United States Capitol.

The future of partisanship: How AI might affect elections

Chloe Waskey, News Editor October 23, 2025

As artificial intelligence outpaces regulation and research, an uncharted mix of technology and partisanship is beginning to reshape America’s political landscape, causing researchers to question how...

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Municipal voter guide: Candidates for City Council District 5

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

With the Nov. 4 election quickly approaching, Fort Collins District 5 voters will choose between two candidates to represent them on City Council. Both candidates share a passion for community and making...

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Canvas Stadium hosts Charlie Kirk vigil

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 19, 2025

The Colorado State University chapter of conservative political organization Turning Point USA held a community vigil in Canvas Stadium for former TPUSA President Charlie Kirk Sept. 18. Kirk was shot and...

CSU's free speech FIRE ranking drops to No. 113 among US colleges

CSU’s free speech FIRE ranking drops to No. 113 among US colleges

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief September 9, 2025

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a national nonprofit free speech organization, released their 2025 College Free Speech rankings, including updated ratings for Colorado State University. CSU...

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CSU hosts Philip Pettit to discuss what, why, how of democracy

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

On Tuesday, Colorado State University’s philosophy department hosted Philip Pettit for a conversation on the what, why and how of our democracy. Pettit is the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor...

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Federal civil rights complaint looms as CSU classes resume

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 2, 2025

As students begin to repopulate campus, Colorado State University administration continues to reckon with a federal civil rights complaint filed against the university June 23. Brought by conservative...

A sign that reads "No Tyrant, No King, No Fascist Regime" is held above thousands of demonstrators preparing to march from the Lory Student Center Plaza to College Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest June 14.

‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in Fort Collins to defend democracy

Chloe Waskey, News Editor June 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 15 to correct a previously misattributed quote. Thousands of Fort Collins community members gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Saturday morning...

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Raising student voices: Ella Smith helps amplify new chapter of activism at CSU

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

At Colorado State University, student activism has long been a powerful force for change. From antiwar protests in the 1960s to calls for racial equity in the 2020s, CSU students have continuously used...

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