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Politics

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...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen and Amy Noble | The Collegian)

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...

Fort Collins residents can use the ballot box outside the Larimer County courthouses building to deliver their ballots. (Photo illustration, Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Mitch Murray: Republican candidate for district attorney 

Samantha Ye August 26, 2020

Mitch Murray is the Republican candidate running for the 8th Judicial District attorney position, which covers both Larimer County and Jackson County. Currently serving as the first assistant district...

Fort Collins residents can use the ballot box outside the Larimer County courthouses building to deliver their ballots. (Photo illustration, Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Gordon McLaughlin: Democratic candidate for district attorney 

Samantha Ye August 26, 2020

Gordon McLaughlin is the Democratic candidate for the 8th Judicial District attorney position, which covers Larimer County and Jackson County.  Having served as a deputy district attorney in the...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Update: Court rules in favor of international students

Laura Studley July 13, 2020

Update 7/14: Federal judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled that international students may remain in the U.S. for their fall semester even if student courses are offered fully online, rescinding the Immigration...

CSU's international programs office is home to numerous opportunities for students to work, study and travel abroad. (Collegian File Photo)

‘I thought so highly of America’: Universities oppose ICE directive

Laura Studley July 10, 2020

A new directive given by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement may not allow international students to remain in the country if their courses are delivered in a fully online environment.  On...

Wade Troxell won his third term as mayor of Fort Collins by a vote margin of over 14,000 votes. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Mayor among City officials self-quarantining for coronavirus exposure

Ravyn Cullor March 17, 2020

A number of high-level City officials are self-quarantining after they were possibly exposed to two individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a press release from the City. The officials...

A new bill could allow media and the public more access to police communications. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Bill to increase public access to police communication denied

Laura Studley March 8, 2020

Colorado law enforcement agencies have been awarded the freedom to continue encrypting their communication.  Losing 6-5, the House Transportation & Local Government Committee denied the Radio Communications...

Aaron Million has a proposal to turn Hughes Stadium just west of Fort Collins into a power plant. (Jon Price | Collegian)

City to investigate councilmember over Hughes ethics complaint

Samantha Ye March 8, 2020

Editor’s Note: Complainant Rory Heath is a chair of the Orange Cord Board, the alumni organization for Rocky Mountain Student Media. An investigation of one Fort Collins' City councilmembers will...

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)

Bernie Sanders wins Colorado primary, Biden wins Super Tuesday

Austin Fleskes, Ravyn Cullor, Laura Studley, and Serena Bettis March 4, 2020

This article is accurate to results as of Wednesday night. It will be updated as complete primary results are finalized. Latest update as of 11:00 p.m.  After the first major primaries night across the...

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