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Senior biomedical sciences student Alex Silverhart particpates in the first senate meeting of the semester of the Associated Students of Colorado State University Aug. 31.

ASCSU kicks off senate with special session

Piper Russell and Allie Seibel September 5, 2022

The Associated Students of Colorado State University held their first senate meeting of the fall semester Aug. 31.  Considered a special session because the bylaws were not reviewed and no legislature...

A Transfort MAX bus at Spring Creek Station

More Transfort routes suspended amid staffing shortages

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

Another series of Transfort route suspensions was issued to begin Aug. 15 and will remain in place until further notice. A press release by the City of Fort Collins states recent staffing shortages have...

The construction zone on the future lot of Meridian Village, a new housing community on campus that was scheduled to be completed in 2025, Dec. 16, 2019.

Meridian Village construction on pause since March 2020

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

The construction site for the Meridian Village residence community has sat untouched since March 2020, as the project was put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. In 2022, as Fort Collins and Colorado...

Gas leak identified in Durrell Center, building evacuated

Gas leak identified in Durrell Center, building evacuated

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief August 31, 2022

The Colorado State University Public Safety Team issued an alert after 9 p.m. Wednesday night warning students to stay out of the Durrell Center, which houses a lounge area and the Durrell Dining Center. The...

Students look through posters at the Poster Invasion tent on the Colorado State University Plaza

Poster Invasion brings creativity to CSU, college campuses nationwide

Rachel Baschnagel, Night Editor August 30, 2022
Campus and community organizations and student groups frequently table on Colorado State University's Plaza, but this week brought a new type of tabler to town. Instead of giving out free merchandise or informational flyers, this tent-covered business is selling various-sized posters, tapestries and postcards alongside poster tubes and poster- and postcard-sized frames. Poster Invasion is a social enterprise that sells art exclusively through pop-up sales on college campuses in more than 40 states around the nation. The enterprise was founded by CEO Mandi van Hill, and its website states Poster Invasion is "the first woman-owned business to successfully make it in the pop-up poster sale space."
CSU starts fall semester with reduced COVID restrictions

CSU starts fall semester with reduced COVID restrictions

Allie Seibel, News Editor August 29, 2022

Colorado State University’s fall semester COVID-19 guidelines present what university public health officials hope is an optimistic outlook on the presence and impact of the disease on campus. In...

Limited supply of monkeypox vaccines available in Larimer County

Limited supply of monkeypox vaccines available in Larimer County

Miles Buchan, Reporter August 28, 2022

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment announced there is a limited supply of monkeypox vaccines now available to high-risk individuals. In order to be eligible for a vaccine, each interested...

A graphic of a ram standing with its front legs on a rock. The body of the ram contains the words, CSU news.

CSU listens to public concerns in search for new president

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director August 28, 2022

Since former President Joyce McConnell left Colorado State University, the question of who will replace her has been left open.  On Aug. 26, the committee responsible for searching for the next CSU...

Participants of the Colorado State University Ram Welcome Carnival form a dance circle on the intermural fields Aug. 18

Gallery: Ram Welcome 2022

Tri Duong, Photo Director August 24, 2022

Colorado State University students participate in the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18 and Street fair Aug. 19. Just before the start of each fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities,...

Best Western interior lobby

A look inside living at the Best Western University Inn

Portia Cook, Staff Contributor August 24, 2022

Every year, residence halls like Braiden Hall and Corbett Hall are filled with the exhilarating buzz of parents and students personalizing dorm spaces and settling in for the semester ahead.  For some...

Rick Miranda, Interim President of Colorado State University observes judges from a distance

CSU leadership changes are meant to create a flexible future

Piper Russell, News Editor August 22, 2022

With former Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell leaving her position, CSU's Office of the President has experienced significant change. Rick Miranda is CSU's interim president and as such...

(Graphic illustration by Chloe Leline | The Collegian)

Advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence

Piper Russell, News Editor August 17, 2022

Colorado State University has many sexual assault and relationship violence resources. The Women and Gender Advocacy Center is one that provides programs and resources to help sexual assault survivors...

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