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(Graphic Illustration by Allie Watkinson | The Collegian)

Amendment C: What it means for Coloradans

Molly O’Shea November 2, 2020

Proposed Amendment C to the Colorado constitution in the 2020 election would change the current laws around charitable gaming activities, according to the 2020 State Ballot Information Booklet. The Amendment...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Fort Collins local arrested for attempted murder

Molly O’Shea October 30, 2020

A shooting occurred on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the intersection of Oak Street and College Avenue, according to a press release.  Police responded to the disorder at 11:15 p.m., according to the release. 22-year-old...

The current area where Hughes Stadium used to be. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

Board of Governors pushes Hughes site development forward

Samantha Ye October 28, 2020

After over a year of setbacks, Colorado State University will still be pursuing its home development plans for the Hughes Stadium lot. The CSU Board of Governors voted unanimously to invoke its status...

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Adam Shuknecht: Candidate for State House District 53

Jackson Braitberg October 27, 2020

Adam Shuknecht is the Libertarian candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 53, in the Nov. 3 election. He advanced from the Libertarian Party convention in April of this year. "100%...

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Jeni Arndt: Candidate for State House District 53

Jackson Braitberg October 27, 2020

Jeni Arndt, Democrat, is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives, District 53, in the Nov. 3 election. She assumed office in January 2015, and her term is scheduled to end on...

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Ballot feature: Proposition 114

Sam Moccia October 26, 2020

Among the multitude of propositions appearing in the Colorado ballot this election year, Proposition 114 focuses on a more rural-urban stance.  If passed, Prop. 114, formally Proposition 107, would task...

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Larimer County issues new health orders as COVID-19 trends worsen

Samantha Ye October 25, 2020

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has placed new restrictions on alcohol sales, private gatherings and recreational sports, as rising COVID-19 numbers threaten the county’s status...

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East Troublesome fire reaches Rocky Mountain National Park

Laura Studley October 22, 2020

The East Troublesome fire has grown significantly in size since its origin on Oct. 14. “Obviously yesterday was a significant fire day,” Noel Livingston, incident commander for Pacific Northwest Incident...

A window reads "HELP" in Braiden Hall during quarantine Sept. 25 after wastewater testing found significant levels of COVID-19 in the residence hall. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Líderes comunitarios informan tras aumento de la COVID-19

Samantha Ye October 21, 2020

Traducción: Mayra Reyes Gómez Con el aumento de las tasas de casos de COVID-19 en la población de adultos jóvenes, los líderes locales destacaron la importancia de atenerse a las indicaciones de...

“Vehículos policiales de CSU estacionados en el Departamento de Policía de CSU el 13 de octubre. Permanecen quietos al haber menos movimiento de estudiantes en el campus. (Bella Johnson | The Collegian)”.

Breaking down ‘defund the police’ and what that means locally

Natalie Weiland October 21, 2020

In recent months, the phrase “defund the police” has become a rallying cry for protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The phrase appears anywhere from masks and T-shirts to protests in 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)

Mullen and Cameron Peak fires spread, evacuations continue

Laura Studley October 15, 2020

Smoke has overtaken the sky as the fires around Colorado continue.  The two fires closest to the Fort Collins area — the Mullen fire and Cameron Peak fire — have over 2,000 personnel working collectively....

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Driver in student-involved accident sentenced to 30 days jail

Jackson Braitberg October 15, 2020

Eleanor “Ellie” Mertz was sentenced Wednesday afternoon for the August 2019 car accident in which she fatally struck Colorado State University freshman Anthony “TJ” Avery while he was crossing...

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