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(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed within University Greek life

Sam Moccia September 23, 2020

New cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Colorado State University this week, including some associated with CSU Greek life.  Two new cases in off-campus Greek life housing were confirmed Sept. 23,...

The Poudre Canyon Road is closed at the town of Rustic due to the encroaching Cameron Peak Fire. Smoke plumes can be seen in the background as CDOT workers maintain the road closure and help to regulate traffic. The fire has grown to almost 105,000 acres and remains at 15% containment. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Update: Cameron Peak wildfire reaches 27% containment

Noah Pasley September 22, 2020

Update: Sept. 23, 11 p.m. As of Sept. 23 at 11 p.m. firefighters have made additional progress on the Cameron Peak fire with containment at 27%. According to the Incident Information System, the fire...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

FCPS arrest suspect on attempted murder after stabbing incident

Serena Bettis September 22, 2020

Fort Collins Police Services have arrested a suspect for attempted murder following a Sept. 16 incident, according to a Sept. 21 press release. "Anyone with additional information is asked to contact...

A thermometer shows a fever on Sept. 14. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

How the symptom checker is combating rapid COVID-19 spread

Isabel Brown September 21, 2020

The symptom checker, which is to be filled out before going to campus, is one more thing to think about as long as in-person classes are in session and campus is open, but how this tool works has remained...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

Your quick guide to Colorado’s 2020 ballot issues

Samantha Ye September 16, 2020

Colorado voters get to study 11 statewide ballot issues this election season. The topics range from wolves to abortion to health care, so pull up a seat because you’re going to need all the notes you...

El alcalde de Fort Collins Wade Troxell se dirige hacia los miembros de la galería a través de videollamada el 2 de junio. Los miembros de la comunidad de Fort Collins fueron dados la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones acerca del Presupuesto del 2021 recomendado por el administrador de la Ciudad, muchas de sus preocupaciones relacionadas con los fondos policiales y de sostenibilidad social. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Fort Collins 2021 budget receives its first public hearing

Samantha Ye September 16, 2020

Fort Collins residents had their first chance to comment on the 2021 City Manager's Recommended Budget before City Council Tuesday night.  Most of the public commenters brought up concerns highlighted...

Workers put protective gear on before testing wastewater on campus. (Photo courtesy of Susanne Cordery, Colorado State University)

The science behind the on-campus wastewater testing at CSU

Harley DeGan September 16, 2020

The wastewater testing on Colorado State University's campus has been a hot topic of conversation, appearing in several articles and news stories over the last few weeks. CSU associate professor Susan...

Associated Students of Colorado State University's  Presidential Winners Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler. The pair talked about the change they are going to instill by putting students first, urging others who had run for other positions and lost to stay involved and active. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Taylor-Schindler elected for ASCSU leadership

Laura Studley September 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: Hannah Taylor works as alumni coordinator at Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, which houses The Collegian. Updated 9/18 Hannah Taylor and Noah Schindler have been elected as...

Newsom Hall is one of the oldest dorms on campus. (Collegian File Photo)

Resident assistants respond to dorm partying

Ceci Taylor September 15, 2020

As Colorado State University enters its fourth week on campus amid a pandemic, some students living in residence halls on campus have decided to socialize, and even party, with each other. According to...

Speaker Pro Tempore Alissa Threatt during Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate proceedings on Dec 4. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Alissa Threatt to take over as ASCSU speaker of the senate

Serena Bettis September 15, 2020

Associated Students of Colorado State University Speaker of the Senate Blake Alfred has resigned his position effective immediately, according to a Sept. 15 letter sent by Alfred. Alissa Threatt, the...

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)

Fort Collins to begin water restrictions in October

Sam Moccia September 15, 2020

Mandatory water restrictions across Fort Collins are slated to begin Oct. 1, after Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry signed a declaration and order for the action level IV restrictions last week,...

The Colorado State University campus looks very different during the coronavirus pandemic to account for social distancing protocols. (Serena Bettis | The Collegian)

Online classes: Remote learning and COVID-19

Lily Wolfmeier September 14, 2020

Going into week four of the semester, many students still have lingering concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One such question is whether classes will be moved online like they were in the...

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