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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 talks upholding democracy

Samantha Ye November 6, 2019

In honor of Election Day, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser spoke in the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University Tuesday, where he talked about public officials’ duty to uphold...

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)

Plaza petitioners: What is Initiative 76?

Ravyn Cullor November 5, 2019

For weeks, petitioners wielding proposed Initiative 76 have been approaching Colorado State University students for signatures, but some people are still unaware of what Initiative 76 is. According to...

A Colorado Proud Boy (hands behind back) gets detained outside the Charlie Kirk "Culture War" event at the University Center for the Arts Oct. 22, 2019. The event featured both Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative speaker, and Donald Trump Jr., where they discussed conservative values and socialism in the U.S. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Scenes from Charlie Kirk’s ‘Culture War’ event

Forrest Czarnecki October 23, 2019

The Young Democratic Socialists of America, members of Antifa, the Colorado Proud Boys and people who were unable to enter the University Center for the Arts took to opposite sides of Remington Street...

Signs showing where and how to vote in Larimer county are seen at the Lory Student Center Nov. 8, 2016. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Raising K-12 salaries and deeper coffers; What Prop CC and Issue 4A have to offer

Serena Bettis October 20, 2019

Local ballot initiatives are asking to raise taxes to further fund Colorado education and educators, as explained in a previous Collegian article. But what does that really mean for the community?  Proposition...

Voting boxes stand in rows in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center. Election day is on Nov. 6, 2018 and voting/ballot drop off in the LSC can take place until 7 p.m. on election day. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Legalized sports betting and taxes: County ballot issues explained

Serena Bettis October 13, 2019

As the Larimer County November election ballots hit the mailboxes Oct. 14 in preparation for the Nov. 5 election, here's what people need to know about the ballot initiatives. Fort Collins - Larimer County...

Colorado State University's Office of International Programs.

Former ambassador speaks about North Korea nuclear issues

Charlotte Lang October 9, 2019

A former United States ambassador spoke about the nation's history with North Korea in a Tuesday afternoon event sponsored by the Colorado State University Office of International Programs. Vice Provost...

A supporter with DACA yells and holds a sign in support of DACA  and the rights of undocumented persons at Colorado State University during a rally in the Plaza on Monday. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

CSU joins amicus brief pressing Supreme Court to protect DACA

Samantha Ye October 8, 2019

The Colorado State University system is one of 165 colleges and universities that have signed on to an amicus brief in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program ahead of its U.S. Supreme...

Protestors for a climate strike march on campus Sept. 20. The protesters rallied with chants such as, “What do we want? Climate action!” and, “Unite behind the science.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Young people gather community for Friday climate strikes

Joey Wagner October 6, 2019

Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg and her movement #FridaysForFuture, the global environmental movement has motivated millions of young people to speak out about climate change around the world,...

Lights for Liberty protesters brought various signs supporting immigrants and refugees, July 2019. (Image courtesy of Indivisible NOCO)

City Council urges humane treatment of immigrants

Samantha Ye October 2, 2019

Fort Collins City Council passed a resolution imploring President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to prevent inhumane treatment of immigrants at the southern border, reunite immigrant families and create...

Julián Aguilar giving his "Straight talk from the U.S. border" presentation in the LSC on Thrusday, Sept. 19.  (Serena Bettis | Collegian)

Julián Aguilar discusses life at the U.S.-Mexico border

Serena Bettis September 23, 2019

Fort Collins is 1,272 miles away from Brownsville, Texas, the southernmost point of the U.S.-Mexico border. Colorado State University’s Office of International Programs closed this distance. Julián...

A large crowd listens to speakers at the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

ASCSU senate votes for action against hate speech

Charlotte Lang September 20, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University voted on two resolutions Wednesday evening meant to condemn and hold accountability for hate speech, as a result of the University’s recent blackface...

Breonna Abuya speaks at the Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session Sept. 18, 2019, during a discussion of the blackface image that has been circulating on social media recently. The senate session was moved to the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center to a accommodate for an unusually large crowd size. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

“You get to take the Black off,” hundreds denounce blackface photo

Charlotte Lang September 19, 2019

Students from Colorado State University and surrounding schools filled the Wednesday night Associated Students of CSU meeting to speak out against the campus’ recent blackface incident. Speakers...

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