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Supreme Court overturns affirmative action, CSU does not anticipate admissions changes

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • June 29, 2023

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action on June 29 after ruling that programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violated the Constitution. The court has declared that race can...

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College of Liberal Arts student dies

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • June 29, 2023

On June 27, Colorado State University announced the passing of College of Liberal Arts student Sterling Jones. Jones was a communication studies major who was planning to return to CSU in the fall. Jones...

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Resigned FCPS officer sued for false DUI charges

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • June 23, 2023

Several Northern Colorado residents are suing former Fort Collins Police Services officer Jason Haferman after a string of false DUI arrests and charges in 2021 and 2022. After at least 14 DUI arrests...

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CSU mobile science lab conducts research in Navajo Nation

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter • May 31, 2023

Colorado State University employees brought the Sci on the Fly mobile outreach learning lab to Red Mesa, Arizona, to conduct outreach with the Navajo Nation. CSU employees Wade Ingle, associate director...

A member of the Graduate Workers Organizing Cooperative gives a speech during the group's May 4, 2023 protest on The Plaza. Speakers railed against Colorado State's administration, saying they were cutting student, staff and faculty wages to fund projects like Canvas Stadium and CSU Spur.

University faculty and staff protest on Plaza for better pay

Grant Coursey, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2023

Three organizations banded together to protest for better pay Thursday afternoon in front of the Lory Student Center. The American Association of University Professors, the Graduate Workers Organizing...

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This week in ASCSU: Ratification of 53rd senate

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened May 3 for the first session of the 53rd senate. The 52nd senate ended with a special session in which Bills 5223, “BSOF Extra Funds,”...

CSU students rally, march against fossil fuel investments

CSU students rally, march against fossil fuel investments

Barnaby Atwood and Rebekah Barry • May 4, 2023

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members marched and rallied against Colorado State University’s endowment having holdings in the fossil fuel industry on April 27. Divest...

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CSU’s animal research receives critical fine from USDA

Piper Russell and Allie Seibel • May 4, 2023

Colorado State University was found to be in violation of regulatory guidance in the negligent treatment of animals in its research program by the United States Department of Agriculture. According to...

The City Council meeting room at Fort Collins City Hall overflows with audience members before the council meeting begins April 4. A council member reportedly made a deal with the Associated Students of Colorado State University that if 200 or more Colorado State University students attended the council meeting, then she would put the city's controversial U+2 housing policy on the ballot for Fort Collins voters to decide its future.

ASCSU shifts strategy as fight against U+2 loses student engagement

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
ASCSU said that if enough students came to their demonstration last month, U+2 would be put on the ballot. Instead, they issued an apology.
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Vindeket Foods, local author open dialogue about food insecurity

Samy Gentle, News Reporter • May 3, 2023

The first time Fort Collins resident Gina Soldano-Herrle shopped at Vindeket Foods, she was worried she might have been taking the free food away from people who needed it more. That was before she realized...

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This week in ASCSU: Student fees, accessibility caucus

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2023

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 26 for the 28th and final session of the 52nd senate. The session began with a thorough presentation from Associate Executive Director...

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Advertising students work with NoCo business startup

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter • April 27, 2023

Students in Colorado State University Assistant Professor Christina Minihan’s JTC 355 advertising class gained real-life experience this semester as they assisted business owner Logan Stagg with promoting...

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