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Jazz Combos Concert showcases student emotion through music

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

As rain turned to snow the evening of Oct. 30, the Griffin Concert Hall showcased the Jazz Combos Concert, which featured three jazz combo bands. The evening opened with Combo IV. Playing songs such...

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ASCSU Housing Caucus advocates for affordable student housing, food security

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

Every Friday morning in the Associated Students of Colorado State University conference room, Lory Student Center visitors can find the weekly adjournment of the Housing Caucus, a legislative body that...

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‘Heart of campus’: CSU breaks ground on new Clark building

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

Colorado State University officials, students and faculty gathered Oct. 30 to watch the groundbreaking event on phase two of the Andrew G. Clark Building revitalization, beginning the next chapter of development...

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Voting your conscience: CSU experts discuss 3rd-party influence in elections

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

As the 2024 election season ramps up, American voters are once again considering casting their ballots for third-party candidates. On Oct. 31, Colorado State University hosted a panel with communication...

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CSU keynote covers legacy of conservation classic ‘A Sand County Almanac’

Quinlan Kelleher, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

Amid ongoing ecological conflict and debate, attendees gathered at Colorado State University's Lory Student Center Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 30, to celebrate and discuss famed science writer Aldo Leopold’s...

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This week in ASCSU: Campus safety

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter November 3, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 30 for the 12th session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing in of new senators and associates, the executive, legislative and...

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Rep. Neguse presents federal funding for CSU Drone Center, firefighting efforts

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 31, 2024

Prominent members of the Colorado State University and Larimer County communities braved the weather to convene at Christman Airfield Tuesday Oct. 29 to officially receive a $500,000 check from the United...

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CSU reminds students to stay safe on Halloween

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As Colorado State University students prepare for a week of Halloween festivities, campus officials are prioritizing safety. Given the increased risks that accompany the holiday, CSU is providing a range...

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RamRide celebrates 21 years of safe rides, community impact

Chiara Coronado Rosales, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

Turning 21 never looked so responsible as RamRide, Colorado State University’s safe ride program, celebrated over two decades of getting Rams home safe. Initially launched Oct. 24, 2003, by the Associated...

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CSU honors alumni for lifelong impact at Distinguished Alumni Awards

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

The Colorado State University Alumni Association hosted the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony Oct. 24, celebrating 16 graduates whose diverse careers and services have upheld CSU’s values. There...

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This week in ASCSU: Blackface condemnation, executive code of conduct

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 27, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 16 for the 11th session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing-in of new senators and associates, executive, legislative and judicial...

Police activity reported at Summit, Aspen Hall

Police activity reported at Summit, Aspen Hall

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 25, 2024

Two safety alerts were issued for Colorado State University Friday evening, three days after an altercation caused police activity near Ram's Horn. At 8:05 p.m., a campus safety alert was sent out reporting...

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