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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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A horse foal and cat sculpture outside the main enterance to the James L. Voss Veterinary Teach Hospital Oct. 6. The hospital was built in 1979 and is named after the former dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Proposition 129 is pivotal moment for veterinary medicine

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

This November, Coloradans will vote on a ballot measure stakeholders say could alter the future of veterinary medicine. Proposition 129, the Veterinary Professional Associate Initiative, has sparked...

A senator raises his pen to indicate attendance at the Senate session of the Colorado General Assembly Feb. 8.

Elections: Candidates for Colorado State Senate District 14

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Since 2019, Joann Ginal has represented Colorado State Senate District 14, but Ginal will not be running for reelection. Three candidates are currently in the running to replace Ginal. Cathy Kipp Democrat...

A voter in a voter service and polling center in the Lory Student Center Nov. 3. In addition to an important presidential election, voters had the opportunity to vote on many other issues, including a Senate race and numerous state policies. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU students share thoughts, feelings on upcoming election

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 16, 2024

The election for president and vice president of the United States is quickly approaching and vying for everyone’s attention. Recent polls from NBC have shown Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican...

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction in Dawn Downs' professional experience.  On the ballot for Larimer County is the office of district attorney, a role that oversees...

The interior of the Colorado State Capitol senate chambers. 2024 Stock.

Elections: Candidates for Colorado House Districts 52, 53, 65

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Voters in Fort Collins will elect state representatives in the Nov. 5 election, shaping the lower chamber of the state legislature for the next two years. Members of the Colorado House of Representatives...

Elections: Amendments to Colorado Constitution

Elections: Amendments to Colorado Constitution

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

In addition to electing officials and confirming judicial appointments, Colorado voters are given the opportunity to decide the fates of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Colorado. A...

Elections: Propositions on the ballot for Colorado voters

Elections: Propositions on the ballot for Colorado voters

Isabella Becker, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

In state-level government, a proposition is a proposed piece of legislation or a suggested change to state law that a portion of the state population wishes to see enacted. 2024's propositions are placed...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

Elections: 2024 city ballot questions

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Fort Collins residents will vote on one key ballot issue alongside three city-proposed charter amendments in the 2024 election Nov. 5. A ballot issue is a legislative proposal that concerns local policy,...

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Elections: Mill levy Ballot Issue 4A

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 15, 2024

Poudre School District is asking Fort Collins voters to approve a $49 million mill levy by voting yea on Ballot Issue 4A. The district currently appropriates a $786 million annual budget. Under the...

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Fort Collins volunteers draw 9-mile chalk memorial for children killed in Gaza

Isabella Becker, Staff Reporter October 9, 2024

On the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 6, several volunteers from the Northern Colorado Liberation Coalition came together one day before the anniversary of the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war Oct. 7, 2023. The...

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Vote for Your Future discusses amendments, urges action in voters

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

With 14 amendments and propositions set to appear on Colorado's ballots come November, several students and local groups met for a Vote for Your Future panel Oct. 5 at Colorado State University’s Lory...

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Local candidates debate education policy at Liberty Common School forum

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

Liberty Common School, a charter school in Fort Collins, hosted a student-led forum Oct. 3, providing a platform for candidates running for the Colorado State House of Representatives and Senate to discuss...

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