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(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Cathy Kipp: State House candidate for District 52

Serena Bettis October 18, 2020

Cathy Kipp is the Democratic candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 52, in the Nov. 3 election.  Kipp has lived in Fort Collins since 1985 and served on the Poudre School District...

Dan Bush gives Mary Ontiveros the Oliver P. Pennock Distinguished Service Award in the LSC Grand Ballroom. The Celebrate! Colorado State Awards focused on recognizing a wide variety of CSU faculty, staff and students for their service and many accomplishments. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

CSU’s Mary Ontiveros to retire after 45 years on campus

Ceci Taylor October 15, 2020

A prominent figure in the Colorado State University community will retire at the end of the calendar year.  Mary Ontiveros, who has worked for years as Colorado State University’s vice president for...

After weeks of wildfires close to Fort Collins, Horsetooth Reservoir sits in a cloud of smoke Sept. 7. In addition to the Fort Collins region being covered by a blanket of smoke, a layer of ash covered cars and the sidewalks. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Mullen and Cameron Peak fires spread, evacuations continue

Laura Studley October 15, 2020

Smoke has overtaken the sky as the fires around Colorado continue.  The two fires closest to the Fort Collins area — the Mullen fire and Cameron Peak fire — have over 2,000 personnel working collectively....

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Cory Gardner wait for moderator Kyle Clark to finish asking a question before they respond Oct. 13. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Gardner, Hickenlooper face off in final senatorial debate

Sam Moccia October 15, 2020

U.S. senatorial candidates Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper debated Tuesday night over issues ranging from the COVID-19 response to health care, racial justice, Colorado’s role in addressing climate...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Driver in student-involved accident sentenced to 30 days jail

Jackson Braitberg October 15, 2020

Eleanor “Ellie” Mertz was sentenced Wednesday afternoon for the August 2019 car accident in which she fatally struck Colorado State University freshman Anthony “TJ” Avery while he was crossing...

Attendees of the vigil for the Pittsburg shooting light candles that rest in the shape of the Star of David Oct 30, 2018. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Combating anti-Semitism with CSU’s Presidential Task Force

Molly O’Shea October 13, 2020

In June 2020, the Presidential Task Force on Jewish Inclusion and the Prevention of Anti-Semitism was established to continue the University's efforts in educating its community on Jewish culture, creating...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Hans Hochheimer: Senator candidate for District 14

Ceci Taylor October 12, 2020

Hans Hochheimer is running for the position of senator in Colorado District 14 as the election approaches.  Hochheimer was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 14 of the Colorado State Senate and...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Joann Ginal: Senator candidate for District 14

Ceci Taylor October 12, 2020

Joann Ginal is up for the position of senator in Colorado District 14 as the election approaches.  Ginal has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2012 and has represented Colorado’s...

Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler react to being nominated as Associated Students of Colorado State University's new President and Vice President on Wednesday, Sep. 16. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Addressing student concerns: Taylor-Schindler’s plans for ASCSU

Serena Bettis October 12, 2020

After months of delay and 2 1/2 weeks of campaigning, Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler were elected president and vice president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University Sept. 16. Taylor...

(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Gardner and Hickenlooper debate: Fact checked

Abby Vander, Serena Bettis, Sam Moccia, and Natalie Weiland October 12, 2020

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat John Hickenlooper will debate in the race for U.S. Senator today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Collegian will be fact-checking the debate and posting its findings starting...

(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

RamRide substitutes volunteer model with Lyft partnership

Samantha Ye October 11, 2020

All Colorado State University students have up to four discounted rides a month from Lyft this semester thanks to a RamRide partnership with the ride-hailing service. With COVID-19 nullifying RamRide’s...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Two Transfort drivers test positive for COVID-19

Samantha Ye October 9, 2020

Two bus drivers for Transfort, including drivers for the Horn, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in self-quarantine, according to the City of Fort Collins.  The last time the drivers reported...

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