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Mechanical Engineering Major Shahzeb Chaudhary works a testing site inside Canvas Stadium on Oct. 31. Chaudhary said this job was “very risky” but also “very essential” to make sure that the University can prevent large outbreaks. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU researchers develop saliva-based COVID-19 test

Nicole Taylor November 2, 2020

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases and need for testing, Colorado State University has created a new, more efficient coronavirus detection test. ​Associate Director of the Prion Research Center Mark Zabel...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

CSU pushes 2021 spring break back 4 weeks

Samantha Ye October 30, 2020

Colorado State University will be keeping its weeklong spring break next semester, but it will take place in April, four weeks later than originally scheduled.  The new dates are April 12 through April...

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Letter demands presidential action after symposium keynote

Laura Studley October 30, 2020

Colorado State University students have drafted a letter to President Joyce McConnell addressing the University’s 20th Diversity Symposium speaker choice, Melina Abdullah.  Abdullah has been associated...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Fort Collins local arrested for attempted murder

Molly O’Shea October 30, 2020

A shooting occurred on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the intersection of Oak Street and College Avenue, according to a press release.  Police responded to the disorder at 11:15 p.m., according to the release. 22-year-old...

(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

The science behind spooks: Why we’re scared and why we love it

Sam Moccia October 28, 2020

Leading up to Halloween, few things guarantee more goosebumps and jump scares than horror films. They are the backbone of the spooky fall season, and in any other year void of 2020’s COVID-19 restrictions,...

First Director of Sustainable Livestock Systems, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, at the Colorado State University’s Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center Oct. 22. 
“Something that inspires me every day is to give back to an industry who gave me so much,” Stackhouse-Lawson said. "The livestock industry just embraced me, where I came from and who I was with open arms. It's always been what I’ve wanted to do."

First director of livestock sustainability program announced

Ceci Taylor October 28, 2020

Colorado State University has named Kim Stackhouse-Lawson as the first director of its new Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, which was announced last December. The collaborative will work to...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU talks leadership, 2020 budget changes

Ceci Taylor October 28, 2020

The fifth session of the 50th senate of the Associated Students of Colorado State University began with the swearing-in of new senators and associates. This included one new member to the ASCSU senate.  When...

The current area where Hughes Stadium used to be. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

Board of Governors pushes Hughes site development forward

Samantha Ye October 28, 2020

After over a year of setbacks, Colorado State University will still be pursuing its home development plans for the Hughes Stadium lot. The CSU Board of Governors voted unanimously to invoke its status...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Adam Shuknecht: Candidate for State House District 53

Jackson Braitberg October 27, 2020

Adam Shuknecht is the Libertarian candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 53, in the Nov. 3 election. He advanced from the Libertarian Party convention in April of this year. "100%...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Jeni Arndt: Candidate for State House District 53

Jackson Braitberg October 27, 2020

Jeni Arndt, Democrat, is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives, District 53, in the Nov. 3 election. She assumed office in January 2015, and her term is scheduled to end on...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Ballot feature: Proposition 114

Sam Moccia October 26, 2020

Among the multitude of propositions appearing in the Colorado ballot this election year, Proposition 114 focuses on a more rural-urban stance.  If passed, Prop. 114, formally Proposition 107, would task...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Ballot feature: What would be changed due to Proposition 115

Natalie Weiland October 25, 2020

Proposition 115 would prohibit abortions after 22 weeks in the state of Colorado.  Current state laws hold no gestational time limitations or other restrictions. For minors, a two-day notice must be...

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