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Elections: Candidates for Larimer County commissioner

Elections: Candidates for Larimer County commissioner

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024

The race for Larimer County commissioner is well underway. County commissioners are responsible under state statute for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, including law enforcement. This includes...

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Breaking news: Aggravated assault reported near Laurel Hall; shelter in place lifted

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 17, 2024

Editor’s note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.  Just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Colorado State University sent out an emergency alert via...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Updated: Student death confirmed in Alpine Hall

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 17, 2024

Colorado State University Police Department confirmed the death of an individual in Alpine Hall following a welfare check. According to a statement by CSU Public Safety Team, “CSU Police gained access...

Elections: What are 3rd parties?

Elections: What are 3rd parties?

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024

The United States has always had a distinct two-party system. While names and ideologies have shifted over time, two main parties have remained dominant throughout the country's political history. This...

Editorial: For our future, engaging in democracy is crucial

Editorial: For our future, engaging in democracy is crucial

October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is an editorial. Editorials do not reflect the view of all employees of The Collegian but instead represent a stance taken by The Collegian’s editorial board, which consists of...

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What’s on the ballot?: 2024 Larimer County voting guide

Participation in Colorado’s electoral process at the local, state and federal levels remains the most impactful way for residents to advocate for change, reaffirm the priorities of Coloradans and impact...

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Breaking news: Police activity on campus, shelter in place recommended

Sam Hutton, News Editor October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. Police activity was reported at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday near the Laurel Village, Durward and...

A horse foal and cat sculpture outside the main enterance to the James L. Voss Veterinary Teach Hospital Oct. 6. The hospital was built in 1979 and is named after the former dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Proposition 129 is pivotal moment for veterinary medicine

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

This November, Coloradans will vote on a ballot measure stakeholders say could alter the future of veterinary medicine. Proposition 129, the Veterinary Professional Associate Initiative, has sparked...

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Elections: Candidates for Colorado State Senate District 14

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Since 2019, Joann Ginal has represented Colorado State Senate District 14, but Ginal will not be running for reelection. Three candidates are currently in the running to replace Ginal. Cathy Kipp Democrat...

A voter in a voter service and polling center in the Lory Student Center Nov. 3. In addition to an important presidential election, voters had the opportunity to vote on many other issues, including a Senate race and numerous state policies. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU students share thoughts, feelings on upcoming election

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 16, 2024

The election for president and vice president of the United States is quickly approaching and vying for everyone’s attention. Recent polls from NBC have shown Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican...

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‘Vote on behalf of me’: Undocumented students talk civic engagement, democracy

Allie Seibel and Hannah Parcells October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses the term “undocumented students” to refer to the students at Colorado State University who are permanent United States residents but do not have legal citizenship....

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction in Dawn Downs' professional experience.  On the ballot for Larimer County is the office of district attorney, a role that oversees...

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