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Biden administration takes steps to change Title IX

Aidan Knaus April 9, 2021

Students at universities across the country can expect significant shifts in the way their schools address gender discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault, including at Colorado State University....

Fort Collins Mayor candidate Jeni James Arndt poses for headshots in the University Center of the Arts gardens on March 20th, 2021. (Ellie Shannon - The Collegian)

Jeni Arndt elected for Fort Collins mayor

Jordan Mahaffey April 7, 2021

Colorado State representative Jeni Arndt was chosen to be the next mayor of Fort Collins. According to an unofficial tally from the City Clerk’s Office, which was released early Wednesday morning,...

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Mayoral candidate Gerry Horak accused of harassment

Laura Studley March 29, 2021

Multiple women have come forward alleging Gerry Horak, Fort Collins mayoral candidate, had harassed them, according to The Coloradoan.  Two former City Council members, Lisa Poppaw and Kristin Stephens,...

Mayoral candidate Molly Skold sits on a bench in Fort Collins City Park March 20. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Molly Skold, mayor

Aidan Knaus March 24, 2021

Mayoral candidate Molly Skold hopes to bring innovation to city government and reboot the local economy. Skold wants to translate her experience in business and community involvement into an administration...

Fort Collins Mayoral candidate Jeni James Arndt poses for headshots in the University Center for the Arts gardens March 20. (Ellie Shannon - The Collegian)

City Council elections: Jeni Arndt, mayor

Molly O’Shea March 24, 2021

Representative Jeni James Arndt is running for mayor in the upcoming Fort Collins City Council election. Arndt lives with her husband and three children in Fort Collins, where she has volunteered and...

Kelly Ohlson takes a break from campaigning for Fort Collins City Council to pose outside of the Historic Fort Collins High School March 21. (Laurel Sickels | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Kelly Ohlson, District 5

Noelle Mason March 24, 2021

Kelly Ohlson is a Colorado State University graduate, long-term resident of Fort Collins District 5, former school teacher and historic building renovator and former City Council member, mayor and...

District 6 Fort Collins City Council Candidate, Gerry Horak poses for a portrait by the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Gerry Horak, mayor

Noelle Mason March 24, 2021

With over 15 years serving the Fort Collins community, Gerry Horak prioritizes supporting small businesses and environmental progress in his bid for mayor. According to his website, Horak’s background...

Jeff Hansen poses outside of the Colorado State University Center for the Arts between his door-to-door campaigns for Fort Collin's City Council March 21. (Laurel Sickels | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Jeff Hansen, District 5

Piper Russell March 24, 2021

With plans to put words into action, Jeff Hansen is running on a platform of reconnecting Fort Collins.  Hansen, an architect, is running for the City Council seat for District 5. He has lived in...

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On our ballots: Plastic bag ordinance

Molly O’Shea March 23, 2021

This April, Fort Collins residents will be deciding on the fate of one of grocers' long-term companions — plastic bags.  The City Council is in favor of adopting this ordinance because it helps...

District 3 Fort Collins City Council candidate Gavin Kaszynski poses for portraits in the University Center for the Arts March 20. (Ellie Shannon | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Gavin Kaszynski, District 3

Michael Stella March 22, 2021

Gavin Kaszynski is running for Fort Collins City Council seat for District 3 with the main goal of getting the Fort Collins economy going again. Kaszynski, who has a background in finance, believes...

Susan Gutowsky stands in the gazebo at the Annual Flower Trial Gardens. Gutowsky is a candidate for City Council District 1 March 19. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Susan Gutowsky, District 1

Serena Bettis March 22, 2021

Running for reelection in Fort Collins District 1, Susan Gutowsky wants to focus on equity, inclusion and social justice during what she hopes will be her next term on City Council.  “I think that...

Tricia Canonico stands outside the University Center for the Arts March 21. Canonico is a candidate for City Council District 3. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

City Council elections: Tricia Canonico, District 3

Isaiah Dennings March 22, 2021

Tricia Canonico is running for the City Council seat to represent District 3 located in the southeast sector of Fort Collins.  Canonico has lived in Fort Collins for 10 years with her husband and...

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