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A logo sign outside of the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on April 2, 2017 in downtown Washington, D.C. (Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA/TNS)

Defend Our Future discusses cuts to the EPA

Audrey Weiss December 7, 2017

Defend Our Future, an environmental group at Colorado State University, discussed the implications of budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday evening.  Dr. Emily Fischer, assistant...

Voting ballots are passed out to ASCSU Senators on Dec. 6, 2017. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU student government ratifies elections manager, new chief of staff

Haley Candelario December 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Edward Kendall serves as the chair for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation's Board of Directors. Colorado State University's senate body considered experience within the Associated...

Research technician Kelsie Condon walks Farina, a Galgo Español, across a mat designed to measure how much weight each paw receives. This process is part of Dr. Felix Duerr's research into the effects of CBDs in treating arthritis. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital researches cannabinoid use to treat canine diseases

Ty Betts December 7, 2017

New research from the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is exploring the use of cannabinoids to treat canine diseases — but that does not mean your dog should start smoking weed. Researchers...

Fort Collins City Council members discuss amending the Fort Collins Traffic Code regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program. (Julia Trowbridge)

Fort Collins City Council discusses downtown smoking ordinance

Matthew Bailey December 6, 2017

Public smoking ordinances in Fort Collins was perhaps one of the most argued issues covered during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, specifically the smoking ordinance in the downtown area. The City...

CSU resident assistants feel unsupported after bias-motivated incidents and new policies, sources say

CSU resident assistants feel unsupported after bias-motivated incidents and new policies, sources say

Stuart Smith December 6, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak This semester, resident assistants across Colorado State University have felt a change in the culture of Residence Life. Changes in their job, more responsibilities and a lack...

The Market with a Mission event featured organizations from all across the globe, handmade gifts, and youth activities fostering global learning, along with the delicious drinks and food from Everyday Joe's.

Nonprofit market promotes philanthropic shopping, strategic donations

Samantha Ye December 6, 2017

It is not just a market—it’s a market with a mission. Seventeen vendors gathered at Everyday Joe’s coffee shop Dec. 2 in an annual alternative market designed to connect holiday shoppers with...

The Growing Project, a local, non-profit food security organization, hosted their 4th annual cupcake bake off on Tuesday at the O'dell Brewing Company. The fundraiser was open to the public and featured more than 20 different cupcakes from organizations and businesses that attendees could pair with various O'dell ales. The $10 ticket fee contributed to The Growing Project's mission of providing fresh, regional and accessible food to all. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Defend our Beer panelists discuss brewing sustainability at Odell Brewing Company

Audrey Weiss December 6, 2017

Defend Our Future hosted their Defend Our Beer event at Odell Brewing Monday night to discuss the impact of climate change on the brewing industry. Panelists included brewers, and other experts in...

The District at Campus West is just a short walk west of campus. This complex opened in August.

CSU Off-Campus Life boasts decrease in party-related tickets given to students

Matthew Bailey December 6, 2017

With a decreased amount of party-related citations given to students, the Colorado State University Off-Campus Life office looks back at a successful semester with few citations issued and continues to...

CSU Police report series of fraudulent checks, scams

CSU Police report series of fraudulent checks, scams

Matthew Bailey December 5, 2017

The Colorado State University Police and Safety Department tweeted Monday morning warning people about fraudulent checks and scams that have recently been reported. Since the beginning of the fall semester,...

Flood waters have risen into the Lakes on Eldridge North neighborhood near the Addicks Reservoir  West Houston, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with several feet of rain. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

CSU meteorology team underestimated activity levels of 2017 hurricane season, report shows

Samantha Ye December 5, 2017

The activity levels of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season were considerably higher than what was predicted by Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project forecast team. In their 2017...

In this infographic, we can see several statistics revolving around the opioid epidemic both nationally, in Colorado and in Larimer County, including total number of deaths as well as daily/hourly death rates. 
(Infographic created by Meg Metzger-Seymour)

Opioid use in Larimer County continues as drug becomes national public health emergency

Austin Fleskes December 5, 2017

As of late October, the opioid epidemic in America has officially been labeled as a national public health emergency by President Donald Trump, who said this generation can "be the generation that ends...

Many children attending public school in rural Kenya must commute several miles to and from school everyday.

CSU professor to receive International Humanitarian Award for work in Kenya

Natalia Sperry December 5, 2017

The United Nations Association of Northern Colorado will recognize Colorado State University professor Brett Bruyere with its 2017 International Humanitarian Award for his service in internationally...

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