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With Colorado State University experiencing more and more high-profile incidents of bias, students along with University administration are searching for ways to make CSU a more welcoming and safe place for everyone on campus. As President Joyce McConnell and administration role out ideas like the Race, Bias and Equity Initiative, students continue to push for ways to make CSU inclusive for all kinds of people. (Photo Illustration by Amy Noble and Matt Tackett)

Taking a step back: Past, present and future of bias at CSU

Austin Fleskes March 25, 2020

This article was written in collaboration with The Colorado Sun and will be published on both The Collegian's website as well as The Sun's. Check out the story on The Colorado Sun website here.  A noose,...

Associated Students of Colorado State University senators vote during the Nov. 13 senate session. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

ASCSU elections postponed, no plans for online campaigns yet

Charlotte Lang March 25, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University have postponed general elections due to the University’s recent decision to move online. According to an executive order posted to the ASCSU website...

After a controversial video showing many students’ grades in a class, questions have been raised about what educational privacy students have. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CSU allows students to opt for satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system

Laura Studley March 25, 2020

Colorado State University is now allowing students to opt for a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system for the 2020 spring semester only, according to a statement released by the Office of the Vice...

Jared Polis speaks during his debate against Walker Stapleton. Colorado governor candidates Polis and Stapleton held a debate in the Lory Student Center Theatre and spoke on a number of topics such as education, healthcare and previous campaign statements. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Jared Polis

Greta Nelson-Bechtold March 25, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, a stay-at-home order was declared by Gov. Jared Polis, going into effect 6 a.m. Thursday and lasting until April 11. This means that Coloradans should only interact with their...

Old Town parking, which shoppers fought over just a week ago, remains empty after the CDC recommended non-essential workers stay in their homes. (Lauryn Bolz | The Collegian)

Larimer County issues stay-at-home order

Ravyn Cullor March 25, 2020

Larimer County has issued a stay-at-home order effective between March 26 and April 17, according to a press release by the Larimer County public health director. The order asks residents of Larimer County...

The Health and Medical Center, located on Lake Street and College Avenue

CSU Health Network employee tests positive for COVID-19

Serena Bettis March 22, 2020

A health care worker in the Colorado State University Health Network has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a CSU Public Safety Team email. According to the email, the test was administered on...

Wade Troxell won his third term as mayor of Fort Collins by a vote margin of over 14,000 votes. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Mayor among City officials self-quarantining for coronavirus exposure

Ravyn Cullor March 17, 2020

A number of high-level City officials are self-quarantining after they were possibly exposed to two individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a press release from the City. The officials...

On March 11, Colorado State University decided to extend Spring Break until March 24 and move classes online until April 10, when the decision will be reevaluated, due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

CSU to remain online for rest of spring semester for coronavirus

Ravyn Cullor March 16, 2020

Colorado State University will remain online for the rest of the spring 2020 semester due to the rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an email from University President Joyce McConnell. The...

Fort Collins resident Bradey Monroe, 20, attempts an indy grab at Edora Skatepark. Monroe started skateboarding a 1 1/2 years ago when he started working as a contractor, and his co-workers, who all skateboard, made him interested in the sport. “It's the reward of landing those tricks," Monroe said. "Like I said, it's that mind game. You have to really tell yourself to get it, and then when you actually do get it, it's that feeling. It's kind of surreal...you just can’t describe it.” (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 30 photos, first half of spring 2020

Anna von March 13, 2020

Dear viewers,  The Rocky Mountain Collegian photo desk has been working hard this semester to provide quality content for the print editions, digital articles and social media. As we move into a more...

In March of 1913 students submitted a petition and protested in request for a spring vacation. Prior to this, spring semester ran 20 weeks straight with no break. (Photo via Silver Spruce)

Student advocacy: Spring 1913 and today

Noah Pasley March 11, 2020

Many students, among the midterms and the sunshine, may be looking forward to their spring break, but what many students might not know is the history lesson behind their much-anticipated reprieve. Victoria...

Anna Baize and Caitlin Martin follow Ram Ride worker Jasmine Gonzalez to a ram ride car, as part of RamRide Food Ops. (Gaby Arregoces | The Collegian)

How can students initiate change?

Serena Bettis March 11, 2020

With over 26,000 undergraduate students enrolled at Colorado State University, it might be easy for students to feel small or helpless.  However, sophomores Brandon Paez and Courtney Haag know firsthand...

The city of Fort Collins is on track of reaching their 2020 goal of reducing carbon emissions by 20% since 2005. The city hopes that they can reduce emissions by 80% by 2030. (Asia Kalcevic| The Collegian)

Fort Collins working to reduce carbon emissions 20% before 2021

Paislee Fernau March 11, 2020

As carbon emissions continue to be an uphill battle across the country, Fort Collins is trying to stay on track to keep emissions down.  The Fort Collins Climate Action team plans to have the Fort Collins...

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