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Terrence Paul Triffet has been arrested for four charges of sexual assault on a child, including Sexual Assault on a Child (class 4 felony) Sexual Assault on a Child Pattern of Abuse (class 3 felony) – 2 counts, Incest (class 4 felony) and Distribution of Child Exploitative Material (class 5 felony). 
(Photo courtesy of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office)

Fort Collins Police arrest man for sexual assault on child

Austin Fleskes December 4, 2017

The Fort Collins Police Department announced that they arrested 54 year-old Terrence Paul Triffet on four charges of sexual assault on a child, according to a police report by Fort Collins Police.  Triffet...

Students who seek peaceful, quiet areas to study will be delighted to know that the Morgan Library is extending their hours through finals week. This is one of the many resources offered to students as the end of the semester draws closer. (Maya Shoup | Collegian)

Morgan Library, Lory Student Center offering extended hours for CSU finals week

Clair Tillotson December 4, 2017

Finals week is a rough time for many students with many long hours and late nights spent studying, reviewing notes and reading text books for the first time all semester. To help students prepare for...

Wednesday's Food Waste Audit on the Plaza spreads awareness about how Colorado State University sorts their waste.

CSU works to reduce food waste

Jorge Espinoza December 4, 2017

Colorado State University is working hard to reduce its food waste. In recent years, CSU has introduced initiatives to reduce the amount of food it sends to landfills, but there is still more work to...

CSU's Little Shop of Physics to showcase half-million volt Tesla Coil

CSU’s Little Shop of Physics to showcase half-million volt Tesla Coil

Julia Trowbridge December 4, 2017

Putting out foot long sparks at half a million volts, Little Shop of Physics' largest Tesla coil is a main attraction for its open house Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lory Student Center. While...

People await the opening of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission Nov. 28, 2017. The Rescue mission helps give food to those that are hungry. Shelters like this, along with many more across Fort Collins help the homeless throughout the winter. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins operates seasonal homeless shelters to accommodate increasing population

Piper Davis November 30, 2017

As Fort Collins' population increases, local government -- along with the help of shelters and volunteers -- is working to implement initiatives to avoid displacement of the homeless community as it grows...

The gavel used in the CSU political debate on Oct. 26, 2017 in the LSC. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

High school friends form new speech and debate club at CSU

Matthew Bailey November 30, 2017

Matthew Yohannes and Peter Constas, two Colorado State University first year students who have been friends since their freshman year of high school, noticed something was missing when they looked at campus...

Members of Turning Point USA constructed a free speech wall in the plaza and invited fellow students to join in writing on the wall on Wednesday November 29th. Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with over a thousand chapters nation wide. Their goal is to teach students and young people about fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government. Rocky Mountain Field Director, William Witt says that they always "love to have new people come and get involved." (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Turning Point USA builds third free speech wall on CSU Plaza

Stuart Smith November 30, 2017

https://youtu.be/EK4fS45SYX8 For the third time in three semesters, a free speech wall constructed from cardboard boxes was built on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Wednesday...

Michael Wells, the newly ratified ASCSU President, speaks to the Senate on November 29, 2017. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU student government ratifies new president, vice president

Haley Candelario November 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6At8psuzCNk&feature=youtu.be Colorado State University's student government ratified their former vice president, Michael Wells, as president Wednesday night following...

Four rows of hats made by sic970. A company created by CSU alumni, Will Bell.
 (Brandon Mendoza | Collegian)

CSU alum’s clothing line advocates for social justice

Audrey Weiss November 29, 2017

Colorado State University alumnus William Bell dreamt of establishing his own company—one that iterated his passion for social justice. For five years now, he has done just that with sic970. Sic970...

CSU group researches CRISPR mechanism

CSU group researches CRISPR mechanism

Julia Trowbridge November 29, 2017

With Colorado State University being a top research university, it is no surprise a group has taken on investigating one of the hottest topics in the scientific community: the Clustered Regularly Interspaced...

Leaves change near the CSU Mountain Campus in Pingree Park, west of Fort Collins. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Giving Tuesday at Colorado State raises over $50,000

Ty Betts November 29, 2017

Update (12:30 p.m.): As of  12:16 p.m. Nov. 29, the Office of Annual Giving at Colorado State University raised over $120,264 for this year's Giving Tuesday. Associate Director of Giving Tuesday Thea Rounsaville...

Scene Magazine covers the local music and art scene in the Northern Colorado area. Members of the music community have voiced allegations of sexual harassment against the owner of the magazine, Michael Mockler.

Scene Magazine owner accused of sexual harassment

Julia Trowbridge November 29, 2017

After accusations of sexual harassment and assault emerged about various celebrities and politicians, the music community in Fort Collins brought forward allegations of sexual harassment by Michael...

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