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The Larimer County Sheriff's Office arrested Daniel Fleishman on charges of sexual exploitation of a child Nov. 15. Photo courtesy of Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Former local teacher arrested on child sexual assault allegations

Serena Bettis November 19, 2019

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Fort Collins resident Daniel Gerschitz Fleishman Nov. 15 under accusations of sexual exploitation of a child.  According to a Nov. 19 press release, the...

training materials for ROTC sit behind a building. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

CSU ROTC pioneers new Army fitness training study

Charlotte Lang November 19, 2019

The Army Physical Fitness Test has served as a way to test combat readiness. Now, with changes happening within the test, Colorado State University’s Army ROTC program has pioneered a new study assessing...

A multi-generational panel discusses their thoughts and attitudes towards Fort Collin's climate future at the Lincoln Center on Thursday Nov. 14, 2019. Among the many members of the panel was 1st grader Charlotte Kirkpatrick (3rd chair from left). The City of Fort Collins partnered with CSU's School of Global Environmental Sustainability to celebrate 20 years of action towards climate change. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Fort Collins celebrates 20 years of climate action

Marshall Dunham November 18, 2019

With a party featuring a panel of multiple generations, as well as roughly 25 booths hosted by various community groups, Fort Collins celebrated 20 years of climate action in the community on Thursday.  The...

Jennifer Solomon (left) and Megan Jones (right) are both involved in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources department. Jennifer is the one who primarily got the funding for the training while Megan did a majority of the research. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Study dissects challenges of women in conservation

Ceci Taylor November 18, 2019

As climate change and other environmental issues become necessary to talk about, two members of the Colorado State University community have put together a study to recruit more diverse backgrounds...

Melody Zarria with her dog in City Park on Nov. 16. Zarria noted that the park was a great place to relax and take the dog. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

City Parks Department becomes nationally accredited

Corbin Reiter November 18, 2019

In a year that saw the highly-anticipated opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park, the Fort Collins Parks Department managed to quantify the quality of its parks in receiving national accreditation...

Dr. Diana Wall, director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability, collects a soil sample near Marr Pond in Taylor Valley, Antarctica Jan. 20, 2016. Wall has been traveling to Antarctica to conduct research for more than 25 years. (Photo Courtesy of Ashley Shaw)

CSU professor awarded with prestigious President’s Medal

Ceci Taylor November 18, 2019

Since its establishment by the British Ecological Society in 1987, the President's Medal has only been awarded to a little more than a dozen recipients. This year, a Colorado State University professor...

People board a TransFort bus by the intersection of Plum and City Park on Nov. 16. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Student fees go toward new transportation projects

Corbin Reiter November 18, 2019

Getting around Colorado State University has continually been made easier, safer and more eco-friendly thanks to student fees given to the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board.  ATFAB has been...

Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell gives her inaugural address, November 14, 2019. (William A. Cotton | CSU Photography)

Woman, president, “rock ‘n’ roll roadie”: Joyce McConnell’s inauguration

Joey Wagner November 15, 2019

Joyce McConnell was inaugurated as Colorado State University’s 15th president Thursday at the University Center for the Arts, marking a number of firsts for the holder of this position. Speeches at...

Fort Collins Community Service Officer Car blocks S Mason at the intersection at W Mulberry, Nov. 15. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

UPDATE: 72-year-old female, victim in train collision

Samantha Ye November 15, 2019

Update (Nov. 17): The pedestrian who was struck in a train collision Friday was a 72-year-old female attempting to cross over the train, Fort Collins Police Services confirmed.  According to a press...

Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand gives a keynote speech in the Longs Peak Room of the Lory Student Center Nov. 12. Maldonado Bad Hand talked about art, the differences between culture and heritage, and her new company ayA Studios LLC. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand speaks on journey as Indigenous artist

Gerson Flores November 14, 2019

A message of change, education, connection and art came with the keynote speaker for Native American Heritage Month. Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand, keynote speaker for Colorado State University's Native...

Boulder changes tobacco age, Fort Collins may follow

Boulder changes tobacco age, Fort Collins may follow

Laura Studley November 14, 2019

Boulder is taking steps to create a healthier community one JUULpod at a time. Fort Collins may follow in their footsteps with new conversations surrounding tobacco age regulation.  To take measures...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Senator for the Adult Learners and Veterans Services Josh Johnson votes to allow unanimous consent to pass resolution 4909, Recognizing Veterans on the CSU Campus and the Broader Community, Nov. 13. Johnson also showed thanks to other senators as well as the student body for partaking in the Veterans Day ceremonies put on by the Student Veterans Organization. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

ASCSU votes on veteran support, oSTEM funding

Charlotte Lang November 14, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University voted on two pieces of legislation, including a resolution on veteran support and a bill about funding a travel grant. The Senate also discussed a...

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