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The CSU Route 3 bus at the CSU Transit Center. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Poudre Express bus connecting Greeley, Fort Collins launches January

Samantha Ye September 9, 2019

Students will soon be able to ride free on a new express bus route connecting Greeley to the Colorado State University campus.  Starting in January 2020, the Poudre Express will run between Fort...

The Clark C building as seen from the plaza August 30. Students frequently criticize the building for its low quality and need for renovations. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Clark renovation underway for approval, could cost $145 million

Laura Studley September 8, 2019

Completed in 1968, the Andrew G. Clark Building stands at the heart of Colorado State University's campus, serving as a place of learning for decades, with its burgundy-tan color scheme drawing the public...

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

Counseling Center focuses on student outreach, changes approach

Serena Bettis September 8, 2019

After providing 6,084 students with counseling services in the 2019 fiscal year, Colorado State University’s Health Network hopes to continue expanding mental health support services on campus and increase...

Mosquito spraying to combat West Nile virus in Fort Collins

Mosquito spraying to combat West Nile virus in Fort Collins

Samantha Ye September 7, 2019

Facing a high level of West Nile virus infected mosquitoes, the City of Fort Collins will spray for mosquitoes in central and north Fort Collins Sept. 8 and Sept. 11, weather permitting. Spraying will...

A slurry plane drops fire retardant on the Skyline Fire near Horsetooth Reservoir Sept. 5. A suspect is in custody for charges of arson relating to the fire. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

UPDATE: Arson suspect arrested in connection to contained Skyline Fire

Ceci Taylor September 5, 2019

Update (7:54 p.m.): The Skyline Fire that burned on the north side of Horsetooth Reservoir Sept. 5 is now fully contained and is suspected to have been caused by a man who committed arson, according to...

Photo of the CSU Lagoon while it is under construction. It is planned to be done during the summer of 2020. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU’s lagoon renovation hopes to add character to the area

Ceci Taylor September 4, 2019

Colorado State University geese are getting a stomping ground upgrade in the form of a new lagoon. As many students may have noticed, CSU’s lagoon, located on the West Lawn of campus, has been undergoing...

Spanky, an Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies horse at Colorado State University, stands in a pasture at sunset in November 2017. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

CSU breaks ground on new equine hospital

Dorina Vida September 4, 2019

You could lead a horse to water, or you could lead them to Colorado State University's new equine horse hospital.  CSU broke ground on Aug. 6 for the new Johnson Family Equine Hospital, to replace the...

Sage Sullivan fully embraces the repeal on banned toplessness in Fort Collins. Photo by Kaitlyn Ancell | Collegian

City Council ‘frees the nipple’ by striking topless ban

Samantha Ye September 4, 2019

Fort Collins will remove their defunct women-only topless ban in adherence with the U.S. District Court's decision, finalizing the end of a several hundred thousand dollar legal battle. City Council unanimously...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Ben Amundson gives an executive report to recap the growth of ASCSU through the summer and future goals to the ASCSU Senate Sept. 4. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Senate discusses summer achievements, future projects

Charlotte Lang September 4, 2019

The Associated Students of Colorado State University focused on the year ahead in their first Senate meeting of the 2019-20 year. President Ben Amundson and Vice President Alex Farias took time to...

A burnt section of trees near the bottom of the Poudre Canyon, Sep. 1. The Colorado State Forest Service is providing funding to "Colorado HOAs, community groups, local governments, utilities and nonprofit organizations" to promote proper forest management and reduce fire risk. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

State Forest Service to provide $1 million for wildfire prevention

Corbin Reiter September 3, 2019

Trees aren't the only thing in the forest the Colorado State Forest Service is trying to protect. Their dollars are helping residents too. The Colorado State Forest Service recently announced that applications...

The Poudre River is pictured at sunset as it flows through Fort Collins. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Poudre River Whitewater Park to open mid-September

Laura Studley September 2, 2019

The construction of Poudre River Whitewater Park, located just east of North College Avenue and north of Old Town, is almost complete. “Back in 2014, there was a Master Plan that was approved by a council,”...

Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell addresses the crowd during the Fort Collins Connexion launch party on Thursday, Aug. 29. (Marshall Dunham | Collegian)

Connexion launches broadband services, announces prices

Marshall Dunham September 2, 2019

“We’re a one gig city!” remarked Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell during the Fort Collins Connexion launch party Aug. 29. The party, which featured several speakers, including Troxell and Fort Collins...

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