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According to the Colorado Flu Report, Colorado has seen 2,366 hospitalizations, 111 outbreaks and one pediatric death in connection to the flu so far this season. (Photo Illustration by Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Campus reacts to rise of coronavirus here and abroad

Laura Studley January 30, 2020

Coronavirus is becoming a growing concern within the Colorado State University community as the disease spread continues.  The first outbreak of coronavirus was reported in Wuhan, China, in December...

Wolves playing in the snow at the Wolf Sanctuary in Divide, Colorado. (Photo courtesy David Hannigan, Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Gray wolves howl home to Colorado

Serena Bettis January 27, 2020

Most loud sounds heard around Fort Collins late at night are typically from partying college kids or trains — not wild animals.  This is not the case for Coloradans living in Moffat County, where Colorado...

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

Charlotte Lang December 16, 2019

Colorado State University students are leading the world in climate change research. CSU students traveled to Madrid recently to present various research topics at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.   COP25,...

photo illustration for meat (sorry not sure what to caption these!)
(Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Where Food Comes From Market: ‘More than just a store’

Gerson Flores December 12, 2019

For the last 30 years, the animal sciences department has sold meat to students and community members alike. This April, it finally inaugurated its official store, Ram Country Meats: Where Food Comes From...

The koloa bird is endangered due to inbreeding. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Malachowski / Oregon State University)

Caitlin Wells, research scientist, in the koloa’s corner

Joey Wagner December 11, 2019

A Colorado State University research scientist does one better than just braking for birds in the road. She has her sights set on saving an entire species: the endangered koloa.  Caitlin Wells, research...

The Colorado State University Recreation Center has solar panels both out front, as well as all over the roof, which is a small portion of CSU's overall sustainability efforts, Nov. 16. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CSU reduces, reuses, rethinks environmental effects

Gerson Flores November 20, 2019

Following the plan to use 100% renewable energy by 2030, Colorado State University recently acquired renewable energy certificates that don't just benefit people in the present, but also future generations. Over...

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