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Colorado State University's Mountain Campus sits between Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Rocky Mountain National Park. The campus officially became part of CSU in 1960. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Cameron Peak Fire expected to reach CSU Mountain Campus

Laura Studley October 9, 2020

Colorado State University Mountain Campus is now threatened by the Cameron Peak Fire, which has spanned over 205 square miles.  President Joyce McConnell sent out an email to the CSU community stating...

Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell addresses members of the gallery calling in through a video call to voice their concerns about the nightly removal of a vigil for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality built outside the Fort Collins Police Department on Timberline Road, June 2. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Calls for legal defense fund, equity funding dominate Council

Samantha Ye October 7, 2020

At the final budget hearing, over two dozen public commenters brought to City Council their concerns and appeals for funding equity initiatives in the 2021 Fort Collins budget.  The comments ranged from...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

ASCSU senate adds senators, members speak on impetus

Ceci Taylor October 7, 2020

The second meeting of the 50th Associated Students of Colorado State University senate began with the swearing-in of new senators and associates. This included 15 new members sworn into the senate.  Student...

The Research Innovation Center is part of the Colorado State University Infectious Disease Research Center which recently received auhorization from the Food and Drug Administration to conduct studies on COVID-19 antibodies. The RIC is located at CSU's Foothills campus. (Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

CSU starts FDA approved research on convalescent plasma

Ceci Taylor October 6, 2020

Scientists at Colorado State University’s Infectious Disease Research Center are now studying COVID-19 antibodies and their possible effects on patients infected with the disease. The Food and Drug Administration...

A firefighter cools a hot stump Oct. 4 as line reinforcement operations continue near Killpecker tower. (Photo Courtesy of Cameron Peak Fire Media)

Dual infernos: Mullen fire crosses border, Cameron Peak rages on

Sam Moccia October 6, 2020

Two immense wildfires, the cross-state Mullen wildfire and the Cameron Peak fire, continued to burn in Northern Colorado this week. The Mullen fire, which began in Wyoming last month, crossed state lines...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Changes in eviction moratoriums, uncertainties for renters

Sam Moccia October 5, 2020

For many students, the eviction crisis looming across the United States has added a massive layer atop the already immense weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In August, it was estimated that between 19-23...

Tessa Maldonado does research with a bioreactor in CSU’s Infectious Disease Research Center. Dr. Goodrich, the executive director, talked about the center’s future expansion and the many opportunities provided by the center to students, researchers, and the community. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

CSU SolaVAX among COVID-19 vaccine candidates

Laura Studley October 4, 2020

Colorado State University’s newly developed SolaVAX vaccination may be one of the solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Researchers at CSU have been awarded a $3.1 million contract from the National...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Fort Collins police arrest window peeper tied to multiple incidents

Molly O’Shea October 2, 2020

Window peeping suspect Vincent Calhoun was arrested in Fort Collins, Colorado.  45-year-old Calhoun has been tied to multiple incidents of late-night trespassing and peering into individuals' homes...

Laura Ahner holds up a COVID-19 test in a testing tent outside of Aggie Village Aug 20. Students working the tent noted that most people they interacted with wore masks and adhered to social distancing but voiced concerns about how off-campus behavior could affect the semester. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Community leaders provide updates as COVID-19 cases rise

Samantha Ye October 2, 2020

With COVID-19 case rates rising for the young adult population, local leaders stressed the continued importance of sticking to prevention guidelines at Thursday’s virtual town hall.  Larimer County...

Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian

49th ASCSU senate concludes, 50th ratifies executive cabinet

Ceci Taylor and Serena Bettis September 30, 2020

Updated 10/1 The 49th senate meeting of the Associated Students of Colorado State University ended Wednesday night before transitioning into the first meeting of the 50th senate. The meeting began with...

The Student Disability Center Sept. 29, 2020. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Student disability office provides COVID-19 accommodations

Molly O’Shea September 30, 2020

The Colorado State University Student Disability Center made significant changes in the ways they support students due to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the 2020 fall semester.  All CSU students...

Braiden Hall under quarantine on Sept. 25 after wastewater testing found significant levels of COVID-19 in the residence hall. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Housing & Dining responds to RA concerns over job security

Ceci Taylor September 29, 2020

After resident assistants voiced concerns over their job security if Colorado State University were to go 100% online, Housing & Dining Services at CSU issued a response.  “As with many employment...

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