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CSU police cars parked behind the CSU police department building, in front of the Scott Engineering building. 
(Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

CSU police searching for man who threatened children with knife

Samantha Ye July 26, 2019

A man displayed a folded knife to children and threatened to harm them on Friday morning, according to alerts sent out by the Colorado State University Public Safety Team.  The incident occurred Friday...

The Cache la Poudre River is pictured at Legacy Park in Fort Collins. Fort Collins police found the body of Cordell Starkey in the river on June 24th.  (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Body of missing Fort Collins man recovered from Poudre River

Laura Studley July 25, 2019

The body of a kayaker who went missing in late June was discovered at 5 p.m. on July 23. The kayaker was identified as 57-year-old David L. Smith. Smith was found in the Poudre River near mile marker...

Joyce McConnell, current provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University, has been selected to lead CSU as the next president. She was announced as a finalist on March, 13, 2019, and will have to observe a procedural waiting period of 14 days before being officially named next president of Colorado State University. (Photo Courtesy of SOURCE).

Joyce McConnell clarifies misrepresentations of CSU’s inclusive language guide

Samantha Ye July 23, 2019

Colorado State University's new president, Joyce McConnell, issued a statement Monday addressing recent false claims surrounding the University’s inclusive language guide.  Last week, multiple conservative...

The Center for Public Deliberation held a gathering to share some of the new changes they have added to their center, including a new office space and pricing plan. (Samantha Ye | Collegian)

Center for Public Deliberation introduces new pricing plan, assistant director

Samantha Ye July 21, 2019

With demand for its services on an exponential rise, the Center for Public Deliberation is bringing in some new changes, including a pricing system and new assistant director. Both debuted at a small event...

Collegian file photo

Two robberies by two groups of suspects reported near campus early Sunday

Ravyn Cullor July 21, 2019

Two robberies committed by two different groups of suspects were reported near campus around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, according to the Colorado State University Public Safety Team. The first robbery...

An American flag is displayed in the Lory Student Center Theatre. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU official inclusive language guide does not mention “American” despite controversy

Samantha Ye July 19, 2019

Media outlets have sparked controversy over a draft version of Colorado State University’s inclusive language guide, which recommends avoiding the word “American.”  But despite the ire, the...

Hughes Stadium, located approximately four miles from campus, is no longer used as the University's football stadium. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

City Council initiates rezoning of Hughes Stadium property

Samantha Ye July 18, 2019

In a four to two vote, Fort Collins City Council has approved the rezoning process for the land where Hughes Stadium once stood. The unprecedented move will require more focused public input for the future...

Part of a nationwide movement to protest migrant detention camps and family separation practices in the United States, the Lights for Liberty vigil at Civic Center Park in Fort Collins saw an attendance of more than 150 people. (Samantha Ye | Collegian)

Fort Collins Lights for Liberty vigil rallies support for detained immigrants

Samantha Ye July 13, 2019

  Over 150 people attended the Fort Collins Lights for Liberty vigil Friday night at Civic Center Park as part of a nationwide movement to protest migrant detention camps and family separation...

Due to a burnout operation, the Beaver Fire increased to 92 acres and was 35 percent contained Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Reghan Cloudman, public affairs specialist for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland)

Beaver Fire grows to 92 acres

Delaney Allen July 12, 2019

The Beaver Fire, burning west of the Pingree Park Road and east of Colorado State University Mountain Campus, saw massive growth since Tuesday.  The fire increased from 8.5 acres to 65 acres within a...

Cases of vesicular stomatitis virus confirmed in Larimer County

Cases of vesicular stomatitis virus confirmed in Larimer County

Laura Studley July 12, 2019

Colorado is the most recent state to confirm cases of the vesicular stomatitis virus infection, according to multiple agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture.  The USDA has confirmed...

Councilmember Julie Pignataro's listening session took place at the Foothills Activity Center within the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins. (Anna Hoover | Collegian)

Councilmember discusses Climate Emergency Resolution at listening session

Samantha Ye July 9, 2019

  Climate change grew into one of the dominating topics at a public listening session held by a Fort Collins City councilmember at the Foothills Activity Center July 6. Councilmember...

Firefighters conducted a test fire July 7 to see if conditions allowed for a burnout to counteract the Beaver Fire, but due to measurable precipitation levels in the area, a burnout has not been possible. (Photo courtesy of Reghan Cloudman)

Firefighters battle Beaver Fire as it grows to 8.5 acres

Delaney Allen July 9, 2019

Burning west of the Pingree Park Road and approximately 1.5 miles east of the Colorado State University Mountain Campus in Roosevelt National Forest, the Beaver Fire has burned approximately 8.5 acres...

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