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Fort Collins debuts its new sweet spot, Krispy Kreme

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

Instead of driving the lengthy 45 minutes it takes to get to Thornton, Colorado, for melt-in-the-mouth treats, Fort Collins residents can now find Krispy Kreme donuts locally. Fort Collins is the proud...

Chief Justice Alayna Truxal speaks about the members of ASCSU at the Annual State of the Association Address.

Hutton: Looking back on 2 years of covering student government

Sam Hutton, News Editor August 19, 2024

Editor's Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. My two years of covering the Associated Students...

Meet the news desk: We're mindful of our history, thrilled for our future

Meet the news desk: We’re mindful of our history, thrilled for our future

Sam Hutton and Aubree Miller August 19, 2024

Dear readers, The Collegian's news desk has a long-established track record of providing independent, fact-based journalism that properly informs the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities. Members...

Three protesters walk in a line. The left protester holds a sign reading, "Ceasefire now!" The middle protester holds a sign that can't be read. The right protester holds a sign reading, "Ceasefire for Gaza."

Seibel: Student protest coverage tests journalistic freedom at CSU, beyond

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief August 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The concluding week of the 2023 spring semester...

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Breaking news: Shooting in Old Town leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Aubree Miller, News Editor August 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This is an ongoing story. Updates will be made as they become available. This story has been updated on Sep. 12 to reflect the arrest of a suspect. Fort Collins Police Services responded...

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Brick by brick: Clark, Durward construction continues

Aubree Miller, News Editor August 11, 2024

Campus looks a little different this fall with construction in progress on two main buildings. The Andrew G. Clark Building updates are still underway, with construction expected to be completed in the...

Smoke and from the Alexander Mountain Fire can be seen over the ridge in the residential area just east of the fire off of U.S. Highway 34 July 30.

Alexander Mountain Fire determined to be human-caused

Hannah Parcells, Content Managing Editor August 9, 2024

Editor's Note: This is an ongoing story. Updates will be provided as they become available. The ongoing investigation into the Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer county determined the fire was human-caused,...

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ASCSU executive cabinet details goals, student resources ahead of academic year

Sam Hutton, News Editor August 7, 2024

Editor's Note: This article was updated to reflect a correction related to a special session of ASCSU senate occurring the first week of classes.  Following an intense spring semester, the Associated...

The smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire burning near U.S. Highway 34 in Larimer County Tuesday, July 30. More than 200 emergency personell have responded to the fire since it was first reported monday morning and residents in the areas surrounding the fire are under mandatory evacuation orders.

Update: Alexander Mountain Fire reaches 91% containment, recovery efforts underway

Hannah Parcells and Allie Seibel August 2, 2024

Editor's Note: This is an ongoing story. Updates will be provided as they become available. The wildfire burning in Larimer County north of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Loveland, Colorado, has stalled...

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‘The end of an era’: Local country bar Sundance closes after 42 years

Hannah Parcells, Content Managing Editor July 30, 2024

The final last-call announcement inside Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon on Friday, July 26, signified the end of the Western-themed bar’s 42 years of operation. Located on East Mulberry Street, Sundance...

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Bats found, removed from Parmelee Hall

Aubree, Miller July 26, 2024

CSU has a plethora of furry friends across campus, whether it's the squirrels that fearlessly approach students, dogs that people take for walks. One animal, however, is rather unexpected: bats. And they...

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris for Democratic candidate

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris for Democratic candidate

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief July 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: This brief is part of The Collegian’s limited national political news coverage that pertains to the 2024 Presidential Election. The goal of this coverage is to inform our local community...

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