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Residents held protest signs outside City Hall before the Aug. 20 Council meeting, urging the passing of a Climate Emergency Resolution. Several of these residents later spoke at the meeting.

Fort Collins City Council declares climate emergency

Samantha Ye August 22, 2019

Fort Collins has declared a climate emergency.  City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night that acknowledges the global climate emergency and reaffirms the City’s commitment to climate...

Ben Amundson, right, and Alex Farias answer questions during the ASCSU president and vice president election debate in the Plaza March 27. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

President on probation: What went down in 2019 ASCSU elections

Samantha Ye August 9, 2019

As Colorado State University students ramp up for classes, their governing body, the Associated Students of Colorado State University, will begin their legislative session. But after a wild ride into office,...

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and district representatives Jeni Ardnt and Cathy Kipp answer citizen questions at a Fort Collins town hall. (Samantha Ye | Collegian)

New state laws discussed at Fort Collins town hall

Samantha Ye August 3, 2019

The Colorado attorney general, along with house representatives, heard citizen concerns regarding recent legislation at a Fort Collins town hall Thursday. Much of the commentary heard by Attorney General...

An American flag is displayed in the Lory Student Center Theatre. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU official inclusive language guide does not mention “American” despite controversy

Samantha Ye July 19, 2019

Media outlets have sparked controversy over a draft version of Colorado State University’s inclusive language guide, which recommends avoiding the word “American.”  But despite the ire, the...

Hughes Stadium, located approximately four miles from campus, is no longer used as the University's football stadium. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

City Council initiates rezoning of Hughes Stadium property

Samantha Ye July 18, 2019

In a four to two vote, Fort Collins City Council has approved the rezoning process for the land where Hughes Stadium once stood. The unprecedented move will require more focused public input for the future...

Part of a nationwide movement to protest migrant detention camps and family separation practices in the United States, the Lights for Liberty vigil at Civic Center Park in Fort Collins saw an attendance of more than 150 people. (Samantha Ye | Collegian)

Fort Collins Lights for Liberty vigil rallies support for detained immigrants

Samantha Ye July 13, 2019

  Over 150 people attended the Fort Collins Lights for Liberty vigil Friday night at Civic Center Park as part of a nationwide movement to protest migrant detention camps and family separation...

Councilmember Julie Pignataro's listening session took place at the Foothills Activity Center within the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins. (Anna Hoover | Collegian)

Councilmember discusses Climate Emergency Resolution at listening session

Samantha Ye July 9, 2019

  Climate change grew into one of the dominating topics at a public listening session held by a Fort Collins City councilmember at the Foothills Activity Center July 6. Councilmember...

Artist Dave Sanders' sold metal columbines and donated the proceeds to the renaming of C470. Photo courtesy of Dave Liggett.

Community raises funds to rename highway for Columbine teacher

Laura Studley July 5, 2019

Metal flowers and community members drove the fundraising efforts to rename a Colorado highway after a life-saving teacher. On May 2, the Colorado House of Representatives voted unanimously to rename...

Residents wait in line to speak to Fort Collins City Council during the public comment portion. Of the 35 residents who spoke, 20 of them urged Council to adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution. (Samantha Ye | Collegian)

City Council to hear potential ‘Climate Emergency’ resolution

Samantha Ye July 3, 2019

  Fort Collins City Council will look at declaring a climate emergency due to the urging of residents.  At the Tuesday meeting, around 20 residents asked the Council to adopt a “Climate...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President-Elect Ben Amundson reacts to a statement made by the complainants during the ASCSU hearing May 7. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Amundson-Farias election challenged in ASCSU Supreme Court

Samantha Ye May 7, 2019

Editor's note: Jayla Hodge is the Opinion Editor of The Rocky Mountain Collegian. The results of the Associated Students of Colorado State University presidential election were challenged Tuesday night.  Two...

City Council adopts updated Fort Collins City Plan with caveats

City Council adopts updated Fort Collins City Plan with caveats

Samantha Ye April 16, 2019

It took over a year of planning, but City Council has finally adopted (most of) an updated City Plan, the comprehensive set of guidelines for the Fort Collins’ future. In a unanimous vote, Council...

Wade Troxell, the current Mayor of Fort Collins, is running for his last re-election on a platform of community co-creation and engagement. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Troxell wins third mayoral term, women win all open council seats

Samantha Ye and Ravyn Cullor April 2, 2019

Unofficial results for the 2019 Fort Collins local election were released around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night. Official results will be released April 12.  Mayor WINNER: Wade Troxell: 73.78% (21869 votes) Michael...

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