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A Fort Collins Police car sits outside the Fort Collins Fitness Festival on Sept. 21, 2019. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

From shooting to window peeping: Crimes of winter break

Matthew Bailey January 21, 2020

As students return to their classes this spring semester, they may not be aware of some of the crimes and incidents that occurred during their month-long winter break.  Here are some of the recent crime...

A sign on a recycling bin in the Warren Lake neighborhood depicts what items can be recycled. Warren Lake s part of the sustainable neighborhoods network in Fort Collins.  One of the projects they've earned credit for is a workshop on how to properly recycle. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

City starts Sustainable Neighborhoods Program, modeling Denver, Lakewood

Laura Studley January 21, 2020

The history of environmental sustainability in Fort Collins extends back many years, and with the recent implementation of the Climate Action Plan and declaration of a climate emergency, Fort Collins constantly...

Malik Burton, a graduate student in the College of Health and Human Sciences, speaks at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. downtown march Monday, Jan. 20. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

Carrying out the dream: MLK Jr. Day March attracts 1,500 people

Isaiah Dennings January 21, 2020

Nearly 52 years after his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy continue to be honored, revered and celebrated by people from various walks of life, including Fort Collins community members:...

Meridian Village is a new on campus housing community that is due to be completed in 2025, Dec 16. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Coming soon: Phase 1 construction of Meridian Village

Laura Studley January 21, 2020

If you've been by Aylesworth Hall this past semester, you might've noticed one slight change about it; it doesn't exist anymore. In fact, Aylesworth has been reduced to nothing more than a large fenced-in...

Singer-songwriter Dodie performs at the Gothic Theatre on her North American Human Tour Sept. 27. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Editor’s pick: Top 50 photos of the fall semester

Anna von December 18, 2019

Dear viewers,  We believe that images have the capacity to tell stories in a unique way. Photojournalists document the truth, capture elements of the human experience, and move people in ways words cannot. Alongside...

An Eco Leaders sign in the The Pavilion at Laurel Village April 13. The Pavilion was CSU’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified platinum building, which is one of the requirements to get a perfect STARS rating. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Humble Shapes: CSU student starts plastic-alternative brand

Dorina Vida December 16, 2019

Balancing academics, work and a social life is tough for any college student. Add starting a business to the list, and it seems impossible to still succeed while being sustainable the whole time. Waylon...

Colorado State University's course surveys, available online at the end of each semester through the Canvas portal. The course survey allows students to give feedback on a course and its instructor once they have completed the term. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

New course surveys seek to mitigate bias, improve teaching

Samantha Ye December 16, 2019

Finals week marks evaluation time for students — but also students’ chance to evaluate professors. And with the new course surveys, faculty are hoping for more effective feedback than in the past.   Colorado...

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

Charlotte Lang December 16, 2019

Colorado State University students are leading the world in climate change research. CSU students traveled to Madrid recently to present various research topics at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.   COP25,...

Steve Ramer protests in front of New Belgium Brewery on Dec. 14, 2019. People were protesting New Belgium’s sale to Kirin because of its questionable links to human rights violations in Myanmar. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

“Bikes, beer, … genocide?” Protesting New Belgium’s buyer

Ravyn Cullor December 16, 2019

New Belgium saw a protest titled "Bikes, beer, ... genocide?" on Saturday, Dec. 14, calling attention to the company's possible buyer, Kirin Company, and their connection to genocide in Myanmar. The company,...

Senator Ethan Burshek gives a senior speech to the Associated Students of Colorado State University on Dec 11. Burshek talked about his time in ASCSU, the bills he wrote that passed and failed, avoiding politics, and the members of the Senate that he knew, including a quote from the fictional character Bilbo Baggins, saying “I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses resolution supporting Hong Kong’s democracy

Charlotte Lang December 12, 2019

During its last meeting of the semester, the Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed new legislation, suggesting a denunciation of China and Hong Kong’s governments in light of violence...

Dozens of Poinsettias, wreaths, and other holiday flowers were lined up inside the green house for purchase. The green house then led into a small gift shop for visitors to browse holiday trinkets and get warm. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

Ongoing poinsettia sale ‘hands-on’ experience for students

Gerson Flores December 12, 2019

Without missing a beat this holiday season, the department of horticulture and landscape architecture at Colorado State University is hosting its annual poinsettia sale, giving students and community members...

The City of Fort Collins has many housing ordanances that residents have to follow including shoveling their sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall. If laws are not obeyed, varying amounts of citations can be issued. (Photo Illustration by Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

City laws affect every citizen, even college students

Laura Studley December 12, 2019

When living off campus, you might not have to worry about running out of meal swipes, but you do have to comply with City regulations. Fort Collins has many laws and ordinances students new to off-campus...

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