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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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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...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Two Transfort drivers test positive for COVID-19

Samantha Ye October 9, 2020

Two bus drivers for Transfort, including drivers for the Horn, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in self-quarantine, according to the City of Fort Collins.  The last time the drivers reported...

Colorado State University's Mountain Campus sits between Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Rocky Mountain National Park. The campus officially became part of CSU in 1960. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Cameron Peak Fire expected to reach CSU Mountain Campus

Laura Studley October 9, 2020

Colorado State University Mountain Campus is now threatened by the Cameron Peak Fire, which has spanned over 205 square miles.  President Joyce McConnell sent out an email to the CSU community stating...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Changes in eviction moratoriums, uncertainties for renters

Sam Moccia October 5, 2020

For many students, the eviction crisis looming across the United States has added a massive layer atop the already immense weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In August, it was estimated that between 19-23...

Laura Ahner holds up a COVID-19 test in a testing tent outside of Aggie Village Aug 20. Students working the tent noted that most people they interacted with wore masks and adhered to social distancing but voiced concerns about how off-campus behavior could affect the semester. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Community leaders provide updates as COVID-19 cases rise

Samantha Ye October 2, 2020

With COVID-19 case rates rising for the young adult population, local leaders stressed the continued importance of sticking to prevention guidelines at Thursday’s virtual town hall.  Larimer County...

Smoke rises from the Cameron Peak fire north of highway 14, Aug. 19. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Peak Fire Media)

Cameron Peak Fire grows to record size over weekend

Sam Moccia September 28, 2020

The Cameron Peak fire reached a size of over 124,000 acres, or just under 194 square miles, this weekend, gaining status as the third largest in Colorado wildfire history, according to 9News.  The record...

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