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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Ballot feature: What would be changed due to Proposition 115

Natalie Weiland October 25, 2020

Proposition 115 would prohibit abortions after 22 weeks in the state of Colorado.  Current state laws hold no gestational time limitations or other restrictions. For minors, a two-day notice must be...

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Donna Walter: State House candidate for District 52

Serena Bettis October 18, 2020

Donna Walter is the Republican candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 52, in the Nov. 3 election.  Walter has worked in the natural wellness field for 35 years and has 29 years...

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Cathy Kipp: State House candidate for District 52

Serena Bettis October 18, 2020

Cathy Kipp is the Democratic candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 52, in the Nov. 3 election.  Kipp has lived in Fort Collins since 1985 and served on the Poudre School District...

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Cory Gardner wait for moderator Kyle Clark to finish asking a question before they respond Oct. 13. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Gardner, Hickenlooper face off in final senatorial debate

Sam Moccia October 15, 2020

U.S. senatorial candidates Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper debated Tuesday night over issues ranging from the COVID-19 response to health care, racial justice, Colorado’s role in addressing climate...

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Hans Hochheimer: Senator candidate for District 14

Ceci Taylor October 12, 2020

Hans Hochheimer is running for the position of senator in Colorado District 14 as the election approaches.  Hochheimer was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 14 of the Colorado State Senate and...

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Joann Ginal: Senator candidate for District 14

Ceci Taylor October 12, 2020

Joann Ginal is up for the position of senator in Colorado District 14 as the election approaches.  Ginal has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2012 and has represented Colorado’s...

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Gardner and Hickenlooper debate: Fact checked

Abby Vander, Serena Bettis, Sam Moccia, and Natalie Weiland October 12, 2020

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat John Hickenlooper will debate in the race for U.S. Senator today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Collegian will be fact-checking the debate and posting its findings starting...

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ASCSU ratifies new members of the Student Fee Review Board

Lily Wolfmeier September 23, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Associated Students of Colorado State University ratified a new slate of members for the Student Fee Review Board. Members include Alex Benitez Banos, Kai Calder, Jasper...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

Your quick guide to Colorado’s 2020 ballot issues

Samantha Ye September 16, 2020

Colorado voters get to study 11 statewide ballot issues this election season. The topics range from wolves to abortion to health care, so pull up a seat because you’re going to need all the notes you...

Associated Students of Colorado State University's  Presidential Winners Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler. The pair talked about the change they are going to instill by putting students first, urging others who had run for other positions and lost to stay involved and active. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Taylor-Schindler elected for ASCSU leadership

Laura Studley September 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: Hannah Taylor works as alumni coordinator at Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, which houses The Collegian. Updated 9/18 Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler have been elected as...

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Generations reflect on the aftermath of 9/11, 19 years later

Ceci Taylor September 9, 2020

As the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks approaches, different generations and ethnic groups can reflect on the impact this tragedy has left on their lives. Mike Mansfield, a history professor...

Jairus Crabb drops off their ballot at the ballot box outside of the Lory Student Center on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

What to know about the local district attorney race

Samantha Ye August 26, 2020

For the first time since 1992, there is a contested election for the 8th Judicial District attorney position, which covers Larimer County and Jackson County. Candidates Mitch Murray and Gordon McLaughlin...

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