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Sue Van Den Heever, a professor of atmospheric science, discusses environmental issues in Africa at a panel discussion hosted by CSU's Africa Center on Feb. 20. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU faculty, USGS researcher discuss solutions to sustainability challenges in Africa

Matthew Bailey February 21, 2018

A panel held by the Africa Center at Colorado State University Tuesday evening brought together three panelists who talked about technological innovations and sustainability changes in Africa.   The...

The mural painted on the wall at the Murphy Center is representative of the work they do as a resource center for homeless and those at risk of being homeless. They coordinate activities to help people in many different areas, from providing them with tools to find and hold steady employment to basic supplies for day to day life. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

Murphy Center provides resources to end homelessness in Fort Collins

Charlotte Lang February 21, 2018

On Conifer Street in Fort Collins, a building known as the Murphy Center stands in rebellion against the growing issue of homelessness in the Fort Collins community. The Sister Mary Alice Murphy...

City Council members at the City Council meeting on Nov. 7th. (Jordan Reyes | Collegian)

Fort Collins City Council approves first reading of affordable, mixed-use housing ordinance

Audrey Weiss February 21, 2018

Fort Collins City Council discussed affordable housing by means of the Land Bank Program Tuesday night. Sue Beck-Ferkiss, a social sustainability specialist, introduced the topic, known as ordinance...

Posters advertising a support group for survivors of interpersonal violence hang in the sociology hall of the Clark B building. (Seth Bodine | Collegian)

CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center offers two new group services for survivors

Samantha Ye February 20, 2018

For survivors of interpersonal violence, forming strong support systems can be a critical tool for coping with and recovering from trauma, according to the Women and Gender Advocacy Center. As such,...

Cole Wise, vice-president of ASCSU, speaks at the Student Fee Review Board Meeting Monday afternoon. In the meeting, budget costs for various organizations were discussed, including the counseling budget and medical budget of the CSU Health Network (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

CSU Health Network, School of Music, Theater, and Dance ask for fee increases

Charlotte Lang February 20, 2018

The Student Fee Review Board met early Monday evening to discuss fee proposals from the Colorado State University Health Network and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The proposals came from...

Former EPA head Gina McCarthy will speak at CSU at an event hosted by International Programs, with support from many other organizations. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to speak for Global Engagement Lecture Series

Yixuan Xie February 20, 2018

Gina McCarthy, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency for the Obama Administration, will speak in the Main Ballroom of the Lory Student Center from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28. McCarthy...

The ASCSU Senate holds their weekly meeting on Jan. 31, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU aims to increase transparency by updating records website

Audrey Weiss February 20, 2018

The Associate Students of Colorado State University is currently working towards enhancing their transparency with students, according to Michael Wells, the student body president. At a recent Board...

How CSU decides on snow days

How CSU decides on snow days

Stuart Smith February 20, 2018
How to know if there is snow reason to go to class and other related frosted tips.
Merall Sherif is a sophomore studying neuroscience and biology, the powerchair and senator of the Women and Gender Advocacy center, the vice chair of the University Issues Committee and Health Network liaison for the Associated Students of Colorado State University Student Fee Review Board. Sherif is creating a Women's Caucus to empower women to take higher leadership positions. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU sophomore creates Women’s Caucus to empower female-identifying students

Matthew Bailey February 19, 2018

Colorado State University Sophomore Merall Sherif is turning a vision into a reality with the creation of the Women’s Caucus. “It’s sort of my new passion project,” said Sherif, who serves...

People typing away in the SLICE office. (Kasen Schamaun | Collegian)

CSU welcomes over 45 new student organizations

Danny Sonnenberg February 19, 2018

Colorado State University welcomed over 45 new student organizations this semester, adding to the more than 450 student organizations already in existence, according to the Registered Student Organization...

Out at the CSU Foothills Research Campus near Laporte, Maggie Gilman, a CSU compost intern rakes a pile of compost. The piles of compost can reach 131 degrees due to microbes in the soil breaking down organic material (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

CSU student Maggie Gilman composts with passion

Jorge Espinoza February 19, 2018

After a long day of classes, Maggie Gilman, a senior studying Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, puts on her blue overalls, steel-toed boots, a hat, a pair of gloves, and makes her way out to the Colorado...

Parker Meneley, a sophomore microbiology major, looks in reflection at the "Field of Flags" Holocaust Memorial in the Lory Student Center Plaza on Monday afternoon. The memorial is in honor of Holocaust awareness week.

Holocaust Awareness Week seeks to educate students, remember victims

Carson Lipe February 16, 2018

A former spy who ventured behind German enemy lines in order to report Nazi troop movements will share her story with hundreds of people at Colorado State University. Marthe Cohn, a Jewish spy for French...

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