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(Graphic Illustration by Amy Noble | The Collegian)

CSU atmospheric researchers predict higher hurricane activity

Serena Bettis April 19, 2020

Come April, tropical meteorologists across the world look to the Colorado State University department of atmospheric science for its annual extended range forecasts on Atlantic hurricane season activity.  According...

The Lory Student Center is one of the many buildings on campus with solar panels on it's roof, Nov. 16. Colorado State University is working toward its goal of 100 percent of their electricity come from renewable sources. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CURC Showcase moves online for undergraduate research symposium

Samantha Ye April 15, 2020

Large gatherings may be banned right now, but students can still celebrate their work in one of the largest undergraduate events of the year virtually.  For the first time ever, the annual Celebrate...

Jared Polis speaks during his debate against Walker Stapleton. Colorado governor candidates Polis and Stapleton held a debate in the Lory Student Center Theatre and spoke on a number of topics such as education, healthcare and previous campaign statements. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Gov. Polis extends Colorado’s stay-at-home order to April 26

Noah Pasley April 11, 2020

In a statewide address on April 6, Gov. Jared Polis announced that the Colorado COVID-19 stay-at-home order would be extended until at least April 26, though he said he hoped the state could lift restrictions...

Woman coughs into tissue. (Photo Illustration by Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

Coronavirus in Colorado going into spring break

Noah Pasley March 11, 2020

With COVID-19 progressing through the world and through the United States, including Colorado, here are some quick updates for the Colorado State University community. In an email to The Collegian, Lori...

Jared Polis speaks during his debate against Walker Stapleton. Colorado governor candidates Polis and Stapleton held a debate in the Lory Student Center Theatre and spoke on a number of topics such as education, healthcare and previous campaign statements. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Gov. Polis declares state of emergency in face of coronavirus

Lily Wolfmeier March 10, 2020

On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency after the increased spread of the coronavirus in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been...

Woman wears a face mask to prevent the spread of disease. (Photo Illustration by Anna von Pechmann | The Collegian)

1st presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Larimer County

Noah Pasley March 9, 2020

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment announced Monday that there is currently one presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Larimer County. The patient is a Johnstown woman in her 50s,...

A longhorn cow in a field on May 22. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Livestock research ‘going to do some of the very best science’

Serena Bettis March 2, 2020

In case you forgot, Colorado State University is a land-grant institution, originally formed as an agricultural college.  To further the University’s initial mission, the College of Agricultural Sciences...

Patrick Philbin from Stantec Engineering reads an informational poster at the 7th annual Poudre River Forum Feb. 28. (Serena Bettis | The Collegian)

3 CSU-sponsored water programs for conservation, education

Serena Bettis March 2, 2020

If you’ve never been to the Cache la Poudre River, can you even consider yourself a Colorado State University student?  As a centerpiece for the City of Fort Collins’ new whitewater park, a main...

The relationship between an owner and their pet can not only have ties to their physical but also their psychological. (Collegian File Photo)

Good grief? The psychological ups and downs of pet ownership

Noah Pasley February 27, 2020

Though the weather changes on a whim, many Colorado State University students have one constant throughout the snow and sunshine — the need to take their furry friend out for a walk. But often unseen...

Además de los niveles de THC, hay varias características físicas que distinguen la planta del cáñamo de la de la marihuana. Fotografía cedida por: Mike Sullivan, Hemp Farms Colorado LLC.

Nuevo centro de investigación de cannabinoides recibe $1.5 millones

Marshall Dunham February 24, 2020

Traducción: Kira Willis Si bien puede decirse que la industria del cannabis está en auge a lo largo y ancho de Colorado, la investigación del cannabis está a punto de estar en auge en la Universidad...

A dead tree sits surrounded by snow. In 2019 Spruce beetles destroy large amounts of trees in Colorado. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Beware the beetle: Pests to return in the spring

Noah Pasley February 20, 2020

Many students may be anticipating the warmer weather as February comes to a close, but as all the trees spring back to life, so do the many insects that feed on them.  Dan West, an entomologist with...

Renowned CSU Animal Science professor Temple Grandin was the keynote speaker at the President's Commission on Women and Gender Equity celebration. "When doors of opportunities come, you've got to have guts to go through those doors," Grandin said in her address. (Sarah Ehrlich |Collegian)

Temple Grandin Equine Center to lead equine therapy research

Serena Bettis February 17, 2020

After breaking ground on the Temple Grandin Equine Center Feb. 10, Colorado State University is ready to make history.  The TGEC will open in time for the spring 2021 semester and focuses on education...

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