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Dr. Lorann Stallones , a professor of  psychology and director of the Colorado Injury Control Research Center, sits in her office on Nov. 11. Stallones was recently awarded the 2019 Excellence in Global Health Award from the Center for Global Health in Denver. “I was really honored that my former colleague had thought to nomiante me at all,” Stallones said. “It came as a big suprise” (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU professor receives award for excellence in global health

Kate Trulson November 14, 2019

Whether she is in her office tucked behind The Oval in Sage Hall or overseas researching, one Colorado State University professor is making a difference on campus and around the world. Lorann Stallones,...

President Joyce McConnell in the Lory Student Center Theater Oct. 16. discusses issues regarding diversity on campus and the positive changes that the university hopes to make. McConnell ended the chat by saying “we can make this change solid and lasting and change that will make a difference … so I say let’s go”

Joyce McConnell to be inaugurated this week

Ceci Taylor November 13, 2019

As the seasons change from fall to winter, Colorado State University also experiences a change in the form of a new president.  Joyce McConnell, the 15th president of CSU, will officially be inaugurated...

Students place flags in the plaza for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corp member Abigail Waugh said, “we’re handing out the flags to memorialize all those who have fallen since 9/11” and that each flag represents a service member. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Sunrise to sunset: Reading names of 7,000 service members

Joey Wagner November 12, 2019

Undeterred by the below-freezing temperatures and snow, the Student Veteran Organization honored its student-veterans this Veteran’s Day at Colorado State University by participating in the National...

As Fort Collins continues to grow, so does the demand for housing, which is leading to more and more open spaces being proposed for development, Nov 10, 2019. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

Nearly 500 apartments, cottages, townhouses proposed for City

Charlotte Lang November 12, 2019

Housing projects and proposals are nothing new to the Fort Collins area. What is new, however, is a developer the City hasn’t seen before, and it hopes to make some long-term investments in the community. Goodwin...

Colorado State University Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros, CSU President Joyce McConnell, and CSU Vice President for Student Affairs Blanche Hughes discuss issues regarding diversity on campus and the positive changes that the university hopes to make in the Lory Student Center Theater Oct. 16. “We can make this change solid and lasting and change that will make a difference … so I say let’s go,” said McConnell. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Race, Bias and Equity Initiative hopes to make campus safer

Ceci Taylor November 12, 2019

After the infamous blackface incident, followed by swastikas on campus and racial slurs yelled in Allison Hall, Colorado State University has implemented a new initiative that will allow students to propose...

Communication sophomore Ellison Hubbard writes 'my mind' on the 'What are you reclaiming?' whiteboard at the Black History Month Kick-Off Friday, Feb. 1. "I feel like I kind of lost my mind," Hubbard said. "I was focused on things that weren't helping me; I want to refocus on important things." (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

‘Then they break down’: CSU athletes talk mental health

Dorina Vida November 11, 2019

Win versus lose; strong versus weak; mental health versus athletics. You celebrate their victories, bemoan their losses and study their every play and move, but do you consider the college athlete when...

The Alpha Center (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

End the Lies alleges ‘fake clinics’ in Fort Collins

Charlotte Lang November 11, 2019

Posters and chalk messages from End the Lies have appeared across Colorado State University, warning people of crisis pregnancy centers and other “fake clinics.” According to the End the Lies website,...

Photo illustration for pueblo credit transfer (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Transferring to CSU? Some credits may not tag along

Delaney Allen November 11, 2019

Students may feel more pressured into taking AP, IB or concurrent enrollment courses in high school now more than ever, but that credit may not even count toward college graduation in the end. Even transfers...

Access Center member Susana Ruvalcaba gives a student a prize for a National First Gen Day Celebration, Nov. 08. A first generation student herself, Ruvalcaba helps similar students and said "we like to celebrate our students." (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Students evaluate University support on First-Generation Day

Gerson Flores November 11, 2019

Students from all across campus came together Friday to celebrate National First-Generation Day at Colorado State University, sharing their struggles, celebrating their triumphs and acknowledging the headway...

The Adult Learner and Veteran Services (ALVS) office is in room 288 on the second floor of the Lory Student Center, Nov 8. ALVS provides adults and veterans resources for a successful academic and professional transition to Colorado State University. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CSU’s veteran program rising through the ranks, now No. 2 in nation

Joey Wagner November 11, 2019

Home to a plethora of resources and opportunities for veterans, Colorado State University's student-veteran program was bumped up from a sixth place standing last year to the second-best program in the...

The Lory Student Center’s Grand Ballroom gets set up for the annual Shabbat 200 Dinner Nov. 8. The event was co-sponsored by the Associated Students of Colorado State with grants from the Residence Hall Association, the Lory Student Center and the Coca-Cola Beverage Grant. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Challah, superheroes: 12th Shabbat celebrates Jewish pride

Matthew Bailey November 11, 2019

A group of people shared a meal together Friday night, partaking in tradition, culture and prayer in a community setting and — maybe unexpectedly — learning a lot about Stan Lee and superheroes. Attracting...

CU Boulder's Turning Point USA brings guests Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens for their first stop on their Campus Clash tour. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

TPUSA CSU social media director announces resignation

Noah Pasley November 8, 2019

The Colorado State University chapter of Turning Point USA's director of social media announced he would be stepping down via Twitter, citing issues such as "his faith and constitutionalist stances." In...

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