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CSU students discuss federal higher ed initiatives amid uncertainty

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2025

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of sweeping federal initiatives that could directly impact thousands of students at Colorado State University, leaving...

Colorado State University students and faculty and Fort Collins community members make their way to Old Town Square on College Avenue, chanting and cheering in support of the nationwide protest Stand Up for Science March 7.

Gallery: Stand Up for Science protest

Abigail Burns, Staff Photographer • March 13, 2025

President Amy Parsons and NCAA President Charlie Baker discuss the importance of intercollegiate athletics and Baker's goals regarding modernizing college sports, investing in growth and ensuring support for student athletes' development March 7.

Democracy Summit concludes with sports discussion featuring Amy Parsons, NCAA President Charlie Baker

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

The Democracy Summit, hosted by the Colorado State University's College of Liberal Arts, strived to connect democracy to all aspects of the university community. For the final event of the Democracy...

Tim Johnson wins Mountain West high jump championship with 1 good leg

Adam Gross, Sports Reporter • March 13, 2025

Tim Johnson thought he was defeated when he lay on the floor at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships. Tuesday before the meet, Colorado State track and field ran a weekly sprint drill...

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History of DEI programs highlights decades of student advocacy

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2025

Colorado State University has an extensive history with diversity, equity and inclusion. From the college’s founding in 1870 until today, CSU has had a variety of students walk the grounds of its campus. The...

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Breaking: CSU announces measures aimed at protecting financial stability in light of federal changes

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • March 11, 2025

Colorado State University has implemented a temporary pause on hiring as part of newly outlined steps to protect the institution's financial stability following federal funding concerns raised since President...

Speaker of the Senate Hayden Taylor stands at a speaking podium looking to his left and clapping. To his left sits Speaker Pro Tempore Brooke Reese in sunglasses and to his right sits Recruitment and Retention Officer Graham Kelly, both clapping as well. Behind them is a clear sign with the ASCSU logo spelled out.

ASCSU opens applications for 2025 elections

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University is now accepting applications for its annual elections, giving students a chance to take on leadership roles and influence campus policy. The deadline...

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Basic Needs Jorja Whyte discusses the importance of love and community action during the State of the Association March 5. "We are responsible for the students who come after us," Jorja said. "That is the power of ASCSU. We're not just a student organization. Like love, we are a force for real, tangible change."

ASCSU highlights progress, advocacy in State of the Association Address

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

On March 5, the Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted its second annual State of the Association Address in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center. The event, modeled after the...

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Darrick Hamilton opens CSU Democracy Summit with call for economic justice

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

Colorado State University's Democracy Summit 2025, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, kicked off Wednesday with a keynote talk from Darrick Hamilton, highlighting the summit’s theme of democratic...

Speaker Dominik Stecula and student moderator Ethan McGuinness address attendees at the Colorado State University Democracy Summit 2025 event titled "Code vs. Consequence: The Tech & Policy Debate on Misinformation and Social Media" March 7.

‘Code vs. Consequence’ event discusses impact of AI, misinformation on social media 

Katie Fisher, Science Editor • March 10, 2025

As technology has continued to evolve at an unprecedented rate, so have communication and public discourse styles on social media, for both the good and the bad. Colorado State University students and...

Lee Drutman, a senior fellow at think tank New America and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University gives a keynote speech about democracy innovation during Colorado State University's Democracy Summit in the Lory Student Center March 6. “This is a system process, and it requires system solutions,” Drutman said.

Democracy Summit hosts Lee Drutman for conversation on polarization, system reform

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts hosted its annual Democracy Summit from March 5-7, inviting students, faculty and the Fort Collins community to engage in dialogue surrounding this...

John Henderson, the associate dean of students at Colorado State University, gives a keynote speech at the Highly Mobile Student Summit focusing on how to support students coming from homelessness, foster care and migrant backgrounds March 7. "How do we hold onto the system's view and work with others who don't see the systems?" Henderson said. "Try to welcome them in to our perspective and ask if we can meet in the middle somehow." He spoke on finding the middle ground on touchy subjects, especially when it comes to political or governmental subjects.

Associate dean of students delivers keynote remarks at Highly Mobile Student Summit

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • March 10, 2025

The Fostering Success Program at Colorado State University hosted the Highly Mobile Student Summit March 7, complete with a community keynote speech from Associate Dean of Students John Henderson. Addressing...

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