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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...

Dozens of students fill the senate chamber of the Associated Students of Colorado State University to share their experiences and listen to others' statements about the impact CSU's Cultural Resource Centers have had on them Feb. 19.

This week in ASCSU: Senate holds emergency session to pass pending legislation

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for an emergency session of the 54th senate. To begin the session, members of the legislative branch provided updates on their respective...

Evelyn Jacobi speaks to a crowd of protesters outside the Fort Collins Post Office March 4. As a former member of the League of Women Voters who is still in contact with the group, she came to be with the community and offered to speak. "When you are with people who are willing to stand up and take a stand for what is right, for our democracy, for diversity, for all the values that we hold dear, it's energizing to see people here," Jacobi said.

Light for Our Democracy gathering draws crowds protesting recent federal actions

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • March 6, 2025

In coordination with local leagues around the country, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County held a Light for Our Democracy gathering near the downtown post office in Fort Collins Feb. 5. Organized...

Eugene Daniels announced as 2025 commencement speaker

Eugene Daniels announced as 2025 commencement speaker

Aubree Miller, News Editor • March 6, 2025

Eugene Daniels, a Colorado State University alum and renowned political journalist, has been announced as CSU's 2025 commencement speaker. The announcement via SOURCE article highlights Daniels' career...

Colorado State Forward David Roddy (21) makes a jump shot.

Former CSU men’s basketball player signs with Houston Rockets

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • March 5, 2025

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. For NBA player and former Colorado State men’s basketball player David Roddy, he is certainly trying to find his perfect fit, now on his third team...

Executive Director of Trees, Water & People Sebastian Africano speaks about his profession in front of Colorado State University students in the Global Careers Panel discussion with CSU faculty and international business professionals Feb. 25. “There's a whole industry or sector that was trying to reduce fuel consumption (and) reduce exposure to smoke in cooking, and that became my niche," Africano said. "So I moved to Honduras in early 2025."

Global Careers Panel introduces students to international work opportunities

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2025

On Tuesday, a panel of five international professionals met with students at the Global Careers Panel to share insight on building successful careers abroad. Each panelist brought experience from diverse...

Senators of the Associated Students of Colorado State University representing different Cultural Resource Centers stand in the front of the ASCSU senate chamber waiting to speak Feb. 19. Students and staff of various CRCs came to share their experiences on campus and the impact the centers have had on their lives.

This week in ASCSU: Constitutional amendments, DEIA student support

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 26 for the 22nd session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing-in of new senators and associates, the senate moved into gallery...

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CSU Courtesy Shuttle drives students around campus

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2025

With the help of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the Student Disability Center and Parking & Transportation Services, Colorado State University is working to help students with...

Colorado State University Professor Mary Van Buren, representing the anthropology and geography department, asks CSU administration questions during a Faculty Council meeting in the Physiology Building Feb. 25. "I don't think my question was answered, despite Dr. Orsi's follow up," Van Buren said. "Faculty, staff and students should be included in the decision-making process from the start, not as an afterthought. The failure to include the chair of Faculty Council in the IMT chart and the lack of awareness of Dr. Chermack's work with the Scenario Planning Institute at CSU reflects our lack of inclusion in the process."

CSU faculty express frustration with admin following uncertainty generated by federal directives

Hannah Parcells and Sam Hutton • February 27, 2025

In the days following the U.S. Department of Education’s release of a Dear Colleague letter outlining the executive branch’s interpretation of the Civil Rights Act as it pertains to federal higher...

Image of students protesting.

Gallery: Students respond to federal DEI policies

Lauren Mascardo and Cait Mckinzie • February 27, 2025

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons introduces a new question for the panel at the Conversation on the First Amendment and Higher Education.

What to expect in CSU’s upcoming College of Liberal Arts Democracy Summit

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2025

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts is set to spark a vibrant dialogue on democracy with its upcoming Democracy Summit from March 5-7. This three-day event located in the Lory Student...

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