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Braxton Dietz, chief of staff of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, gives directions for the proceedings at the Day at the Capitol event Feb. 8. Around 50 students from Colorado State University attended to tour the state capitol and observe legislation.

CSU students visit Colorado Capitol, engage with government officials

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor • February 12, 2024

The Colorado Capitol saw Rams in the building as students visited Denver to advocate for their bill, meet with politicians and make change for Colorado college students. Associated Students of Colorado...

Izzy Burgess, a first-year political science student at Colorado University, testifies in front of the Colorado House of Representatives Finance Committee about HB24-1018 Feb. 8. The bill passed the committee by way of an 8-3 vote after nine CSU students testified.

Students testify on bill set to remove textbook taxes at state level

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • February 12, 2024

Nine Colorado State University students testified in front of the Colorado House of Representatives Finance Committee on HB24-1018 — a bill that, if passed, would eliminate taxes on college textbooks...

A translucent sign with the ASCSU logo in the center of a wood-paneled wall, flanked by the American flag on the left and Colorado flag on the right. A podium is below the sign.

This week in ASCSU: Term limits, budget reallocation

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 7 for the 18th session of the 53rd senate. The meeting began with the ratification of the remaining members of the elections committee,...

A member of the Fort Collins community speaks about a ceasefire resolution at a Fort Collins City Council meeting Feb. 6.

Community unites, calls for ceasefire in Gaza at city council meeting

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2024

With an unprecedented turnout of around 100 people, the Fort Collins City Council meeting Feb. 6 had an outpouring of community support surrounding a possible city resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. The...

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Jane Fonda advocates for climate-1st activism, encourages voters

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • February 5, 2024

Highlighted in Colorado State University’s thematic Year of Democracy, Jane Fonda used her time onstage to address key issues of patriarchy and climate change with CSU students in her conversation with...

President Nick DeSalvo talks about ASCSU's ability to make active changes at the Annual State of the Association Address.

ASCSU reflects, looks to future in State of the Association Address

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted their State of the Association event for the first time in the organization’s decadeslong history Jan. 31, beginning what organizers hope is...

Colorado State University history department Chair Robert Gudmestad discusses the impact of the Andrew G. Clark Building Revitalization Project while sitting in his current office in Clark B Jan. 30. His department is preparing for their upcoming relocation due to the construction. “To a certain degree, higher education has shifted in some of the ways that we do things," Gudmestad said. "So I think this is an opportunity for a really important building to shift along.”

CSU faculty faces relocation across campus due to Clark construction

McKenna Van Vorris, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2024

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Known for hosting 99% of students in at least one class throughout their Colorado State University career along with its notoriously...

Students sit in the senate chambers and look left toward a podium where Chief of Staff Braxton Dietz speaks.

This week in ASCSU: Elections Committee, accessibility guidelines

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Jan. 31 for the 17th session of the 53rd senate. Executive reports began the session, with Vice President Alex Silverhart updating senate...

The Rendezvous Trail Apartments Jan. 27. Scheduled to open in phases throughout 2024, the apartments will serve as an affordable option for Colorado State University employees.

CSU, Tetrad provide affordable housing to employees

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • February 1, 2024

When Ria Mensah moved to Fort Collins to take on her new position as fiscal and administrative coordinator in Colorado State University's Vice President for Student Affairs office, she knew her housing...

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

This week in ASCSU: Housing Caucus, BSOF

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • January 31, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Jan. 24 for the 16th session of the 53rd senate. The session began with executive reports, with members of the executive branch updating...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons stands in the foyer of the Lory Student Center Jan. 30. Parsons recently celebrated her one-year anniversary as president of CSU.

Amy Parsons reflects on work done in 1st year as CSU president

Hannah Parcells, News Editor • January 31, 2024

It’s been a busy year for Colorado State University President Amy Parsons as she’s adjusted to her new role at the helm of the university. Parsons took office as the 16th president of CSU Feb. 1, 2023....

Representative Ken Buck explains what campaigning for Weld County was like at the Coffee with Ken Buck event in the University Ballroom.

Rep. Ken Buck discusses importance of democracy at CSU

Tyler Weatherwax, News Editor • January 30, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck visited Colorado State University as a part of the school’s Year of Democracy. Coffee with Representative Ken Buck was the first major speaker event for the spring semester. Buck,...

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