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Colorado State University postdoctoral fellow in the departments of communication studies and anthropology Jay Schutte plays some Township jazz on his ____ Oct. 29. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

‘Never a final project’: Jay Schutte breaks down gender norms

Lauryn Bolz November 16, 2020

Jay Schutte is nonbinary, meaning they do not identify with either side of the male-female gender spectrum. For Schutte, their gender is fluid and ever-changing, not trapped in a societally-set group...

Maggie Hendrickson behind a stand for  International Pronoun Day in the Plaza Oct. 16. Rafael Duarte, who was with Hendrickson said “we wanted to make sure people are aware that there’s different pronouns other than the binary and just to respect them and embrace them.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Breaking out of the binary: A journey to find the right words

Serena Bettis November 16, 2020

Maggie Hendrickson was never very fond of the boxes society has tried to put them in.  Growing up, Hendrickson’s peers never seemed pleased with the way they presented themself. When they dressed...

Self portrait taken on Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Kaz Smith)

A journey of self-acceptance

Laura Studley, Staff Reporter November 15, 2020

Kaz Smith was four when he knew something was missing.  It was after he decided he wanted a haircut just like his childhood friend Dylan Mentzer.  He signaled to the hairdresser how short he wanted...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Larimer County issues more health orders to limit COVID-19 rise

Samantha Ye November 15, 2020

As COVID-19 numbers hit new highs, Larimer County extended its Emergency Public Health Order to Nov. 27 with amended restrictions. According to a press release from the Larimer County Department of...

(Graphic illustration by Amy Noble, photo by Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Former professor accused of on-campus harassment, CSU’s investigation dismissed

Laura Studley November 12, 2020

Editor’s note: Names of survivors have been replaced by pseudonyms to ensure their and their families’ safety and privacy. The accused and other sources are referenced by their given names.  When...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU discusses budget, new diversity and inclusion caucus

Ceci Taylor November 12, 2020

The seventh senate session of the 50th Associated Students of Colorado State University started with a minute of silence in honor of veterans on Veterans Day. The senate then swore in two new senators...

A single dorm room with a Joe Biden flag and a Donald Trump flag Nov. 2. “I think having a conversation on issues will get a lot more done than saying 'screw you,'” said Ben Morse, one of the residents. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Estudiantes de CSU reflexionan al salir de las urnas electorales

Laura Studley November 12, 2020

Traducción: Mayra Reyes Gómez  Los estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (CSU por sus siglas en inglés) hicieron fila el 3 de noviembre para emitir sus votos y para muchos de ellos...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

CSU professors debrief 2020 election results, implications

Samantha Ye November 11, 2020

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, political science professors from Colorado State University reviewed the results at the state and federal level during an online debriefing of the historic event. On...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Fort Collins water restrictions end Tuesday, HOP complete

Nicole Taylor November 10, 2020

The mandatory water restrictions in Fort Collins are scheduled to end Nov. 10. On Nov. 8, Darin Atteberry, Fort Collins city manager, signed a declaration to end the restrictions. The restrictions were...

Photo courtesy of Dan Wise

Veteran Dan Wise reflects on service, career

Molly O’Shea November 10, 2020

Dan Wise is a United States service member and professor of mechanical engineering, who is currently a professor at Colorado State University. Wise was a captain of the U.S. Navy for over 25 years, but...

Miranda Kurtz, a Eagle Feather Tutor, sits at the front desk of the Native American Cultural Center in the LSC. (Collegian file photo)

NACC receives donation, funds help programming

Natalie Weiland November 9, 2020

Colorado State University’s Native American Cultural Center received a financial donation from the John and Sophie Ottens Foundation.  The donation totals $700,000 and will be used to support a myriad...

Fort Collins chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies project

Fort Collins chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies project

Molly O’Shea November 9, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies has chosen the City of Fort Collins to participate in the What Works Cities City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program. The program seeks to enhance different cities' use...

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