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Politics

Fort Collins citizens of precinct 305 vote in the Democratic Caucus on Tuesday March 6, 2018. The caucus allows citizens to decide who of the gubernatorial candidates running makes it into the primary. (The Collegian file photo)

Voting in the party caucus: What you should know

Serena Bettis March 2, 2020

When picturing political caucuses, one image that may come to mind is groups of adults clustered in different corners of the local high school gym, trying to convince others to join their side.  This...

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

5 commonly misunderstood words to know before you vote

Meagan Stackpool March 2, 2020

Ahead of Super Tuesday, many candidates have frequently used buzzwords to describe their positions, or their opponents have used them to cast doubt. However, many of these words as we commonly use and...

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks to students and community members at the University Center for the Arts Nov 5. Weiser spoke and addressed questions about, a republican system of government, politics in the legal field, gun control, water rights, and other issues. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Colorado attorney general discusses current state issues

Ceci Taylor March 2, 2020

As election season fast approaches, it's time to start discussing Colorado's future and the effects of the Supreme Court's decisions on our state. The Colorado attorney general held an event at Haltzman...

Colorado recently switched back to a primary system that has not been used since the year 2000. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Voting in the presidential primary: What you should know

Serena Bettis February 27, 2020

Holding its first presidential primary since 2000, Colorado is among 11 states to make the switch back from the caucus system.  Colorado’s presidential primary is March 3, and the Durrell Center at...

Solar panels on the Foothills campus. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Meet the grassroots groups behind Fort Collins’ climate action

Samantha Ye February 27, 2020

Where the national government has waffled over significant climate action, communities like Fort Collins have aimed to pave the way in their place, and the core of that is grassroots citizen involvement...

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

Bill may increase media, public access to police communication

Laura Studley February 20, 2020

A new bill being heard in the Colorado Senate may increase the media and public's access to police communication. The bill, Radio Communications Policies Of Gov Entities, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Van Winkle...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha poses in the lobby of the Hilton in Fort Collins with her book “What the Eyes Don’t See”. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha brings Flint water crisis to Fort Collins

Gerson Flores February 15, 2020

Images of brown water streaming from home faucets in Flint, Michigan, went viral in 2014-15. Nowadays, the commotion around the Flint water crisis has largely dissipated, but the problem remains roughly...

Senators Josh Johnson and Ryan Kropp proposes 5K event for suicide awareness called Operation Bear Hug.  ( Nathan Tran | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses Operation Bear Hug, Funding the Giants

Charlotte Lang February 13, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed two bills meant to keep students from feeling alone.  These bills focused on Operation Bear Hug and funding for artwork aimed at diversity...

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

Hughes rezoning delayed over ethics complaint for 2nd time

Samantha Ye January 23, 2020

Editor's Note: Complainant Rory Heath is a chair of the Orange Cord Board, the alumni organization for Rocky Mountain Student Media. The final hearing to rezone the Hughes Stadium land has been delayed...

Steve Ramer protests in front of New Belgium Brewery on Dec. 14, 2019. People were protesting New Belgium’s sale to Kirin because of its questionable links to human rights violations in Myanmar. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

“Bikes, beer, … genocide?” Protesting New Belgium’s buyer

Ravyn Cullor December 16, 2019

New Belgium saw a protest titled "Bikes, beer, ... genocide?" on Saturday, Dec. 14, calling attention to the company's possible buyer, Kirin Company, and their connection to genocide in Myanmar. The company,...

The new on-campus stadium takes Hughes Stadium's place. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

Hughes rezoning postponed to address ethics complaint

Samantha Ye November 21, 2019

City Council voted to postpone the final hearing on the rezoning of the Hughes Stadium land in order to first resolve a related ethics complaint filed against two members of Council.  The second and...

Colorado State University student body president Daniela Pineda Soraca speaks in support of DACA at the Lory Student Center Plaza on Nov 14, 2016. (Luke Walker | Collegian)

CSU students threatened by pending Supreme Court DACA decision

Laura Studley November 21, 2019

Editor’s note: Sources in this story have requested to remain anonymous for their personal safety. Colorado State University has made it clear that they stand by individuals who have qualified for Deferred...

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