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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Photo Courtesy of Madalyn Walker

Local artist celebrates sustainability, Indigenous tradition

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director April 6, 2023
Madalyn Walker, also known as @indigoandgoldenrod on Instagram, has worked for years perfecting her craft: textile dyeing with naturally sourced, grown and gathered plant life. 
Officer August Barber, a Fort Collins Police Services officer and member of the SWAT team, participates in the monthly SWAT sniper qualification training at the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Oct. 10, 2022. Barber has been a Fort Collins police officer for eight years with five years of experience on another team. At 17 years old, Barber joined the U.S. Marine Corps. “We don't ever want to lose a fight, and we don't ever want to lose anybody,” Barber said. “But when the person who is in ultimately the most danger is some kids or somebody that can't help themselves at all, that really puts a lot of pressure on the situation.”

Throwing a block: Redefining SWAT as Sacrifice, Work, Attitude, Team

Garrett Mogel, Staff Photographer April 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this article contains descriptions of violent situations, self-harm and death. Radio traffic breaks the sound of officers chatting. An in-progress call to a...

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CSU professor works for environmental justice

Barnaby Atwood, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

Stephanie Malin is an associate professor in the Colorado State University department of sociology and one of the co-founders and steering members of the Center for Environmental Justice at Colorado...

Custodian supervisor Claude Jaillet IV poses outside of Momo Lolo Coffee Shop April 1. Jaillet has served Colorado State University's academic buildings for nine years.

CSU facilities management keeps campus moving

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

When talking about service jobs within Colorado State University’s staff, custodians are often the unsung heroes of the campus. At CSU, custodians, or facilities management, are heavily involved in...

Photo Courtesy of Justin Arndt

CSU skiers end monumental year with 1st national event

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

To many, skiing is an integral part of Colorado culture; it's what makes the recent addition of the Colorado State University Nordic Ski Club so important.  While the alpine club has been an established...

Athletic trainer appreciation, new generation trainers

Athletic trainer appreciation, new generation trainers

Karsyn Lane, Sports Director April 6, 2023

Following March, the National Athletic Trainers' Association Athletic Training Month, we recognize the essential and necessary health care services trainers provide for athletes everywhere at every level....

“Sustainable Gardens” by Lisa Cameron Russell in Old Town Fort Collins March 1. “Sustainable Gardens" was a gift from the Downtown Development Authority through the Art in Action project.

Art in Public Places program enriches FoCo community

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

Stunning painted murals and electrical boxes adorn the streets of Fort Collins, but where do they come from? The Art in Public Places program has been operating since 1995 with the sole intent of providing...

Eckburg: Public servants should meet expectations — do your research

Eckburg: Public servants should meet expectations — do your research

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director April 6, 2023
Public servants tend to come in the form of government officials, but in our current political climate, it seems our expectations about what public servants should be doing for the public are a little blurry.  Someone serving the public should represent the public, which is why we are in charge of electing these officials. This is also why it’s so important for anyone who can vote to make sure they do in every election — although a lot of people focus on national elections or state-wide elections, local elections are an area that allows one to get a feel for politics.
The Foundry dining center at Colorado State University Feb. 7.

Former Foundry worker recalls harassment, traumatic environment

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

The Foundry dining center on campus employs a number of workers. A former employee came forward about their experience. “(Working at The Foundry) was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life,”...

Cannabis plants with advance water sprinkler that operates at set interval times at the Organic Alternative growth facility Feb. 3. Each row of plants are easily movable to allow walking space like a library bookshelf system.

How the cannabis industry is staying sustainable

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor April 6, 2023

As cannabis acceptance and consumption grow with the industry, finding sustainable ways to keep up with the demand is something companies and individual consumers can do quickly before the industry gets...

Nick DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart hug each other after they are announced as this year's president and vice president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University in the senate chambers April 5.

ASCSU elections: DeSalvo, Silverhart elected president, VP, Ayala elected speaker

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Nicholas DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart won the 2022-23 race for President and Vice President of the Associated Students of Colorado State University on April 5 with 35.55% of the vote. Ava Ayala was elected...

(Graphic illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Campaign supporter’s social media posts lead to sanctions by ASCSU Election Committee

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023
Presidential and vice presidential candidates Mia Ritter and Sammy Trout were found guilty of violating ASCSU elections code for a series of disparaging allegations made by a supporter of their campaign.
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