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Letter from the editor: Thank you, goodbye and keep fighting the good fight

Letter from the editor: Thank you, goodbye and keep fighting the good fight

Erin Douglas
May 7, 2018
The Denver Post. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Trickle-down newsonomics: If the Denver Post dies, so has part of our citizenry

Erin Douglas
April 11, 2018
Feisty and intelligent advocates: How women shaped The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Feisty and intelligent advocates: How women shaped The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Erin Douglas
March 29, 2018
Students, community members and activists gather outside the Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry building on CU Boulder's campus to protest Turning Point USA's guest speaker Ann Coulter. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Students protest, walk out of Ann Coulter event at CU Boulder

Erin Douglas
March 21, 2018
The sun sets over the Poudre River near the North Shields Ponds Natural Area in Fort Collins on Sept. 4. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Women: Walking alone is scary, but that’s why we have to

Erin Douglas
March 8, 2018
Letter from the Editor: We retracted the column "Don't pull every author accused of sexual assault from the shelf"

Letter from the Editor: We retracted the column “Don’t pull every author accused of sexual assault from the shelf”

Erin Douglas
February 22, 2018
Tony Frank announcing the next speaker at the Board of Governors meeting on Oct. 5th 2017. Accompanied by Chair D. Rico Munn (Right) and Vice Chair Nancy R. Tuor (Left). (Jordan Reyes | Collegian)

CSU’s lack of transparency reaches the highest level, but it’s a simple fix

Erin Douglas
February 13, 2018
CSU adopts free speech policy for all campuses

CSU adopts free speech policy for all campuses

Erin Douglas
February 9, 2018
CSU's stadium more profitable, more expensive than forecasts, income projections show

CSU’s stadium more profitable, more expensive than forecasts, income projections show

Erin Douglas
February 9, 2018
Nearly 200 Colorado State University students paint the A above Hughes Stadium, August 27, 2011. CSU Photography: 23014_10953

Hughes Stadium property approved to be annexed to City, CSU decides

Erin Douglas
February 8, 2018
Dr. Tony Frank and Rico Munn discuss a question posed at the Board of Governors meeting on Friday, October 6, 2017. (Collegian File Photo)

CSU projects 3 percent tuition increase for academic year 18-19

Erin Douglas
February 8, 2018
Fort Collins residents gathered for peaceful protest in light of the recent presidential election at Civic Center Park for the Peace and Solidarity Rally hosted by Fort Collins for Progress.

CSU puts efforts towards free speech education as campus awaits controversial speakers

Erin Douglas
February 1, 2018
Those in attendance of Savannah McNealy's vigil hold candles in her memory. Savannah was an active member of the Colorado State University community and was in her final semester at CSU. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Letter from the Editor: Our headlines hurt this fall semester, so let’s talk

Erin Douglas
December 11, 2017
Police officers do a sweep through of "The Cube" in the library during a bomb threat on Nov. 7. Police officers covered both floors on multiple sweeps and carried assault rifles through their searches, and later led a K-9 unit through the building. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Bomb threat suspect arrested by CSU Police

Erin Douglas
November 8, 2017
A bomb threat was made at Morgan Library Thursday night. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Bomb threat at CSU library all clear after evacuation

Erin Douglas
November 7, 2017
Why I threw a fit over a closed-door student government meeting

Why I threw a fit over a closed-door student government meeting

Erin Douglas
September 18, 2017
Editor-in-Chief Erin Douglas at the 2017 Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Photo courtesy of Erin Douglas)

Dear Colorado State, This student newspaper is for you. With love, -Erin

Erin Douglas
September 5, 2017
The Collegian Editorial Board meeting with Colorado State Univeristy President Tony Frank. ( Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU President Tony Frank responds to fake noose campus wide

Erin Douglas
August 31, 2017
Illustration by Sam Shepardson | Collegian)

Fake noose found in CSU residence hall amidst University attempts to address racial tensions

Erin Douglas
August 29, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins and CSU officers involved in near-campus shooting placed on leave

Erin Douglas and Julia Trowbridge
July 3, 2017
New Belgium bartender Ariel Starkweather pours a glass of Old Aggie at New Belgium Brewery on July 1, 2017 during the launch party. (Erin Douglas | Collegian)

Green and gold out the door: New Belgium releases Old Aggie

Erin Douglas
July 1, 2017
Photo courtesy: New Belgium Brewing New Belgium has crafted a new beer that is celebratory to the years of partnership between the brewery and CSU and the new stadium.

New Belgium to launch CSU beer “Old Aggie” Saturday afternoon

Erin Douglas
July 1, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Stolen vehicle chase ends in officer-involved shooting between Loveland and Fort Collins

Erin Douglas
June 30, 2017
About the Rocky Mountain Collegian

About the Rocky Mountain Collegian

Erin Douglas
May 8, 2017
A sign directs students towards the Lory Student Center, which serves CSU as a place to drop off ballots, or fill them out in person. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Year in review: The news desk presses on during heated election season

Erin Douglas
May 8, 2017
Erin Douglas, editor-in-chief

Meet your editors: Collegian Editor-in-Chief Erin Douglas

Erin Douglas
May 8, 2017
CSU President Tony Frank listens to ASCSU President Daniela Soroca speak during the Board of Governors Meeting. (Tony Villalobos-May| Collegian)

CSU Fort Collins to increase tuition for all students

Erin Douglas
May 2, 2017
President-elect Josh Silva (left) and Chief of Staff Cole Wise (right) share a look before the announcement of the ASCSU elections. Campaign Manager Christina Vessa and President Elect Josh Silva embrace and cheer upon hearing the results of the ASCSU election on Apr. 5 2017. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

ASCSU approves student fees, 17-18 budget

Erin Douglas
April 26, 2017
A bell, taken from the tower in Old Main is returned to campus and prepared for installation. April 4, 2017. (Photo courtesy of CSU Alumni Association)

Old Main bell returned to CSU after theft 100 years ago

Erin Douglas
April 18, 2017
Secret CSU announcement revealed this afternoon

Secret CSU announcement revealed this afternoon

Erin Douglas
April 18, 2017
Sexual assault, robbery reported on campus early Sunday morning

Sexual assault, robbery reported on campus early Sunday morning

Erin Douglas
April 9, 2017
Election code violation reports filed against Morton-Rosenthal campaign

Election code violation reports filed against Morton-Rosenthal campaign

Erin Douglas and Haley Candelario
April 4, 2017
(Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Suspect in custody after multi-agency manhunt

Erin Douglas
March 31, 2017
The bomb squad robot after it had exited the apartment building. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Wanted felon on the run near Horsetooth Reservoir, residential complex safe

Erin Douglas
March 30, 2017
Police responded to a 911 call Thursday night, which ended in a male suspect being shot by police. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

UNC student receives mixed verdict on charges of assault of police officer

Erin Douglas
March 21, 2017
CSU student Saddam Qahtan Waheed and his wife return to Colorado after their travel plans were interrupted by the travel ban. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Iraqi Ph.D. candidate returns to U.S. after travel ban

Erin Douglas
March 16, 2017
CSU PD

Lengthy negotiation leads to early morning arrest at Motel 6

Erin Douglas
February 26, 2017
Iraqi Ph.D. candidate still barred from U.S. entry due to documentation issue

Iraqi Ph.D. candidate still barred from U.S. entry due to documentation issue

Erin Douglas
February 8, 2017
Old Town rally for Muslims, refugees to occur Tuesday

Old Town rally for Muslims, refugees to occur Tuesday

Erin Douglas
February 6, 2017
CSU student identified in fatal car crash due to ice last week

CSU student identified in fatal car crash due to ice last week

Erin Douglas
February 6, 2017
Second CSU student stranded abroad by executive order identified as Iraqi Ph.D. candidate

Second CSU student stranded abroad by executive order identified as Iraqi Ph.D. candidate

Erin Douglas and Julia Rentsch
February 1, 2017
Nearly 2,000 protest in support of immigrants, Muslim community in Fort Collins

Nearly 2,000 protest in support of immigrants, Muslim community in Fort Collins

Erin Douglas
January 31, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: President Donald Trump holds up one of the executive actions that he signed in the Oval Office on January 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. The actions outline a reorganization of the National Security Council, implement a five year lobbying ban on administration officials and a lifetime ban on administration officials lobbying for a foreign country and calls on military leaders to present a report to the president in 30 days that outlines a strategy for defeating ISIS. (Photo by Pete Marovich - Pool/Getty Images)

Guide to Trump’s executive actions – so far…

Erin Douglas
January 31, 2017
Clavell was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 9, after his ex-girlfriend reported to police that he physically restrained her and continued to contact her after she repeatedly asked him to stop. (Photo courtesy of Larimer County Sheriff's Office)

Domestic violence charges dropped against CSU basketball player Gian Clavell

Erin Douglas
January 30, 2017
Hundreds of protesters gathered on the CU Boulder campus Wednesday night to protest Milo Yiannopoulos. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Hundreds protest Milo Yiannopoulos at CU Boulder, three arrested, one injury

Erin Douglas
January 25, 2017
According to the complaint, FCPD fostered and condoned a culture of discrimination against Latino/Hispanic officers. (Ryan Arb | Collegian)

Fake 911 call results in officer-involved shooting, suspect in critical condition

Erin Douglas
January 22, 2017
Trombone players performing with the Presidential Pep Band during Friday Night Lights in downtown Fort Collins. (Tony Villalobos May| Collegian)

Top Collegian stories of 2016

Erin Douglas
January 17, 2017
ASCSU President Daniela Soraca speaking to the Board of Governors on Friday. (Tony Villalobos-May| Collegian) Photo credit: Tony Villalobos May

CSU works towards U+2 reform, game day re-park program revised

Erin Douglas
December 11, 2016
Honors seminar stands in solidarity with oppressed groups Wednesday

Honors seminar stands in solidarity with oppressed groups Wednesday

Erin Douglas
December 1, 2016
Security guard arrested for sexual assault of a student at Colorado high school

Security guard arrested for sexual assault of a student at Colorado high school

Erin Douglas
November 29, 2016
Prospect underpass opens after year of construction

Prospect underpass opens after year of construction

Erin Douglas
November 28, 2016
Police responded to a 911 call Thursday night, which ended in a male suspect being shot by police. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

10 arrested in latest Fort Collins undercover prostitution sting

Erin Douglas
November 21, 2016
Clavell was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 9, after his ex-girlfriend reported to police that he physically restrained her and continued to contact her after she repeatedly asked him to stop. (Photo courtesy of Larimer County Sheriff's Office)

CSU basketball player arrested in domestic violence case after restraining ex-girlfriend

Erin Douglas
November 11, 2016
Gov. John Hickenlooper spoke in the Lory Student Center Ballroom during a town hall meeting Friday. (Nathan Kaplan | Collegian)

Proposed Colorado budget increases funding to higher education, tuition still predicted to rise

Erin Douglas
November 1, 2016
CSU President Tony Frank will spoke at the Fall Address on Aug. 31 (Collegian file photo).

CSU President Tony Frank Q&A: budget challenges, balancing tuition with affordability

Erin Douglas
October 19, 2016
Tony Frank laughing at the beginning of a Board of Governors meeting session. (Tony Villalobos-May| Collegian)

CSU considers increasing tuition, estimates cost of Amendment 70 minimum wage increase

Erin Douglas
October 7, 2016
ASCSU approves $14,350 for “India Nite”

ASCSU approves $14,350 for “India Nite”

Erin Douglas and Gabriel Go
September 28, 2016
Lettuce grown on campus to be served at dining centers

Lettuce grown on campus to be served at dining centers

Erin Douglas
August 31, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, three officers identified

UPDATE: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, three officers identified

Erin Douglas
August 25, 2016
Photo credit: Natalie Dyer

Colorado Democratic Party chair visits campus to speak about Senate election, students respond

Erin Douglas
August 25, 2016
Student government found in violation of sexual harassment policy

Student government found in violation of sexual harassment policy

Erin Douglas
August 23, 2016
The final beam of the new on campus stadium was raised and placed , marking the halway point of construction on August 2nd, 2016 (Luke Walker/ Collegian).

Construction Update: on-campus stadium, health center and city streets

Erin Douglas
August 22, 2016
Ms. Apodaca playing the piano for her class Monday afternoon. (Amanda Garcia | Collegian)

6 professors the CSU internet loves

Erin Douglas
August 18, 2016
CSU President Tony Frank presents the 2014 Founders Day Medal to Tom and Jean Sutherland. February 11, 2014

Tom Sutherland celebration of life ceremony to occur Saturday

Erin Douglas
August 16, 2016
ASCSU Senator investigated for harassment found not responsible

ASCSU Senator investigated for harassment found not responsible

Erin Douglas
July 12, 2016
Carly Fiorina speaks on small government, Duck Dynasty star reads scripture at Denver conservative conference

Carly Fiorina speaks on small government, Duck Dynasty star reads scripture at Denver conservative conference

Erin Douglas
July 3, 2016
Rally attendees and protestors briefly clashed at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, following Donald Trump's keynote speech in Denver. Photos by Natalie Dyer.

Republicans rally at the steps of the Colorado State Capitol after Trump’s speech

Erin Douglas
July 1, 2016
Protest on 14th Street in anticipation of Donald Trump's keynote speech. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

Donald Trump protesters gather outside Colorado Convention Center

Erin Douglas
July 1, 2016
A view of the Loveland fireworks (Photo credit: Katie Schmidt).

Personal fireworks could result in $2,750 fine

Erin Douglas
June 30, 2016
Bounty hunter and felons involved in Wednesday shooting near Rocky Mountain High School

Bounty hunter and felons involved in Wednesday shooting near Rocky Mountain High School

Erin Douglas
June 16, 2016
(Natalie Dyer / Collegian)

Two people shot in west Fort Collins around 5 p.m. Wednesday

Erin Douglas
June 15, 2016
The City Council discussed topics such as drinking water supply, and the possibility of adding a third lane to I-25. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

City Council considers metered parking downtown, discusses Glade Reservoir and plans for low-income utility program

Erin Douglas
June 15, 2016
The surplus sale from summer 2012 sold a number of clothing items. This year's sale will be June 15 and 16. Photo credit: Today@Colorado State

Annual CSU surplus sale to take place Saturday and Sunday

Erin Douglas
June 15, 2016
Suspect in custody for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

Suspect in custody for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

Erin Douglas
June 13, 2016
Making progress with the stadium construction rain or shine on Tuesday 4/12.

Game day experience committee plans parking, transportation and tailgating for on-campus stadium

Erin Douglas
May 9, 2016
President Tony Frank addresses the board of governers at their Regular Board Meeting on Friday. The board elected Dorothy Horrel of Wheat Ridge as chair at this meeting.

Tuition, differential tuition and fees to increase for 2016-2017 school year

Erin Douglas
May 5, 2016
Pineda Soraca and Lensky embrace after officially taking office. Photo by Abbie Parr.

Pineda Soracá’s ASCSU budget approved, officially sworn in

Erin Douglas
May 5, 2016
Faculty council met and guest speakers Dr. Tony Frank and provost Rick Miranda spoke about upcoming university issues.

Faculty Council extends parental leave, creates new PhD degree

Erin Douglas
May 4, 2016
ASCSU President Elect Daniela Pineda Soraca listens to the argument made by current ASCSU President Jason Sydoriak regarding the legitimacy of her campaign. Photo by Abbie Parr.

Both ASCSU campaigns ineligible, Pineda Soracá will still take office

Erin Douglas
April 29, 2016
Cori Wong gave statistics and an emotional speech on rape at Take Back the Night.

Take Back The Night moved indoors due to weather, keynote focuses on rape culture

Erin Douglas
April 29, 2016
Many dollar banknotes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

ASCSU approves fiscal year 2017 student fees

Erin Douglas
April 29, 2016
Making progress with the stadium construction rain or shine on Tuesday 4/12.

Game day plans for on campus stadium presented to ASCSU

Erin Douglas
April 28, 2016
Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally in north Las Vegas the eve of the Nevada caucus, where he won by a large margin. (Photo by: Erik Petrovich.)

Trump cries foul after Cruz takes all 34 delegates from Colorado

Erin Douglas
April 12, 2016
(Photo Courtesy Nicholas Morse for Congress)

Nicholas Morse to run against Congressman Jared Polis

Erin Douglas
April 9, 2016

Ted Cruz wins the day: Texas senator wins all four Colorado districts, loses 2 alternate delegates to Trump.

Erin Douglas
April 8, 2016
Sophomore ASCSU presidential candidate Daniela Pinedá Soraca is running her campaign on intersectionality, which she described as encouraging mutual respect and empathy on organizational, campus, and community levels. (Photo credit: Cam Bumsted.)

ASCSU appeal attempts to disqualify Pineda Soracá’s presidency

Erin Douglas
April 8, 2016
Pineda Soracá narrowly wins ASCSU presidency, constitution ratified with diversity amendment

Pineda Soracá narrowly wins ASCSU presidency, constitution ratified with diversity amendment

Erin Douglas
April 6, 2016
'Fresh Start' policy passes faculty council, implementation fall 2017

‘Fresh Start’ policy passes faculty council, implementation fall 2017

Erin Douglas
April 6, 2016
ASCSU senate and gallery before the number of people in the gallery forced the session to move to a ballroom. Photo by Abbie Parr

UPDATE: Voting minimum may have been reached to ratify constitution, unofficial

Erin Douglas
April 6, 2016
A 400 seat lecture room in Behavioral Sciences Building is packed full with mostly Freshman students enrolled in Chemistry 107.

Faculty Council to review proposal for freshman struggling with GPA

Erin Douglas
April 1, 2016
Higgins campaign fined $25, potential logo problem for Pineda Soracá

Higgins campaign fined $25, potential logo problem for Pineda Soracá

Erin Douglas
March 31, 2016
ASCSU debate for presidential candidates to occur Wednesday

ASCSU debate for presidential candidates to occur Wednesday

Erin Douglas
March 29, 2016
Second year political science major Isaiah Martin asked the ASCSU presidential candidates about the newly passed diversity bill during the Q and A section of Friday's debate.

ASCSU candidates discuss diversity, fees, stadium at debate on plaza

Erin Douglas
March 26, 2016
ASCSU presidential campaign: Daniela Pinedá Soraca and Mike Lensky

ASCSU presidential campaign: Daniela Pinedá Soraca and Mike Lensky

Erin Douglas
March 24, 2016
(Photo courtesy of ASCSU.)

Ineligible ASCSU vice president candidate replaced, campaigns push forward after uncertain start

Erin Douglas
March 23, 2016
(Photo courtesy of ASCSU.)

ASCSU vice president candidate ineligible for election, decides ASCSU Supreme Court

Erin Douglas
March 21, 2016
Diversity Bill officially passed after overflowing gallery, protest and petition

Diversity Bill officially passed after overflowing gallery, protest and petition

Erin Douglas
March 10, 2016
Students protest failure of Diversity Bill outside of ASCSU office

Students protest failure of Diversity Bill outside of ASCSU office

Erin Douglas
March 8, 2016
Photo by Bianca Torrez

UPDATE: ASCSU Diversity Bill fails at second vote, diversity offices won’t get seats in senate

Erin Douglas
March 2, 2016
Faculty council met and guest speakers Dr. Tony Frank and provost Rick Miranda spoke about upcoming university issues.

Faculty Council: CSU budget uncertainty, campus gun control, fetal tissue research

Erin Douglas
March 2, 2016
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