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Women have remained a minority in theatre since the days of Shakespeare. Even now women in the world of the fine arts struggle to keep up with their male counterparts. The women at Colorado State University aim to change that and offer women the chance to conquor the stage. (Claire Oliver)

CWGE aims to improve gender equity, inclusion among students

Delaney Allen • February 13, 2019
The Commission on Women and Gender Equity works to provide a safe, productive environment for all.
Denali expedition team members and CSU students James McCulloch and Zac Poe take a break before backcountry skiing down Cameron Pass. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

CSU students prepare for unguided expedition of Mount Denali

Jorge Espinoza • February 13, 2019

For this group of four, there’s no better challenge than climbing a mountain.   After two years of training and planning, the self-named “Double Bag Your Jelly” team will be climbing Mount Denali...

The ice over Horsetooth Reservoir melts as the weather gets warmer Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Shorter, warmer winters set Colorado for drought, fire

Ravyn Cullor • February 13, 2019

Warmer and shorter winters in Colorado are setting the state up for droughts, bark beetle epidemics, according to Colorado State University climate and forestry experts. As high temperatures stretch further...

Beef industry scholarship essay contest winner Olivia Willrett poses for a portrait at the cattle industry convention and NCBA Trade Show in Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of The National Cattlemen’s Foundation)

CSU students awarded by beef industry’s National Cattlemen’s Foundation

Charlotte Lang • February 12, 2019

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation has awarded two Colorado State University students with $1,500 scholarships. Olivia Willrett and Bailey Morrell were two out of the 10 winners in the scholarship’s...

Former CSU President Albert Yates speaks after being presented the Founders Day Medal on February 11, 2019. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Former CSU President Albert Yates receives Founders Day Medal, reflects on land-grant legacy

Ravyn Cullor • February 12, 2019

President Tony Frank presented the Founders Day Medal for the last time to his mentor and former University President Albert Yates. The ceremony fell on Colorado State University’s 149th anniversary...

Mekdelawit Desta, a university staff working to organize U Turn, talked of how U Turn is a one day event where students in poor academic standing can get one on one help with staff to learn about resources to help them. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

U-Turn continues to guide student academic success in spring semester

Delaney Allen • February 12, 2019

With the spring semester finally upon us, some are unaware of the different resources that aim to aid in student success. One of those many resources is U-Turn, a program offered through The Institute...

The Fort Collins Government has achieved a green house gas reduction by 21 percent compared to 2005 levels by 2017, achieving the first step to their climate action plan three years early. Fort Collins as a community has cut 17 perfect of greenhouse gas emissions by 2017, and the government is looking to the community to develop more ways to reduce their carbon footprint. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins Government makes headway on Climate Action Plan

Julia Trowbridge • February 12, 2019
According to a 2017 municipal carbon inventory, the city as an organization has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 21 percent compared to 2005 levels.
Hughes Stadium remains unused after its last game in 2016. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

CSU sells Hughes Stadium land to housing development

Julia Trowbridge • February 11, 2019
On Feb. 7, the Board of Governors made the decision to sell the old Hughes Stadium land to Lennar, a property developer.
Collegian file photo

911 call, body camera footage released in officer-involved shooting

Julia Trowbridge • February 10, 2019
Fort Collins Police Services released the 911 call and body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that took place on Jan. 12, according to a press release. 
A pedestrian walks past a freight train that is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Laurel streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Train kills Fort Collins pedestrian, closes major roads

Collegian Staff • February 7, 2019

BREAKING: Suspected train collision on Mulberry street. More to come tonight. pic.twitter.com/XpH6PCq7yw — CTV Channel 11 (@CTV11) February 7, 2019 Update Feb. 7 at 8:46 p.m.: The railroad tracks...

Elizabeth Coy, center, was the first woman to ever graduate from Colorado Agricultural College, the predecessor to Colorado State University. Coy graduated in 1884, in a graduating class of three students, including her. This photograph was taken at a 50 year class reunion. (Archive photo by Colorado Agricultural College)

Graduate study reveals significant historical impact of women at CSU

Ravyn Cullor • February 7, 2019

Women have been at Colorado State University the whole time – you just didn't hear about them. Emily Amedee, a graduate student in the communication studies department, set out on an archival research...

ASCSU Senator Connor Cheadle, presents his resolution for the recognition of Darwin Day as an observed CSU holiday. The resolution stirred debate and questions among the Senate. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Resolution to observe Darwin Day finds backlash in ASCSU Senate

Stuart Smith • February 7, 2019

Charles Darwin and his ideas stirred debate over a proposed CSU holiday celebrating his work in chambers of the Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Wednesday night. Sen. Connor Cheadle,...

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