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A Colorado State University bus makes it's rounds early Wed. afternoon during CSU's snow day. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

BREAKING: CSU cancels all classes, events after 3 p.m. today

Natalia Sperry
April 10, 2019
Fort Collins police officers arrested Tanner Cook on charges of sexual assault and burglary Sept. 7. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Fort Collins man arrested for menacing, false imprisonment after reverse 911 call

Natalia Sperry
April 8, 2019
ASCSU presidential, speaker of the senate election set for April 8-10

ASCSU presidential, speaker of the senate election set for April 8-10

Natalia Sperry
April 3, 2019
Joyce McConnell, current provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University, has been selected to lead CSU as the next president. She was announced as a finalist on March, 13, 2019, and will have to observe a procedural waiting period of 14 days before being officially named next president of Colorado State University. (Photo Courtesy of SOURCE).

Joyce McConnell unanimously approved as CSU’s first female president

Natalia Sperry and Meagan Stackpool
March 29, 2019
Dennis Prager answers questions during the Q&A session of the night on Oct. 29, 2018. (Anna Baize | Collegian)

Dennis Prager addresses student concerns, leftists on campus during CSU lecture

Stuart Smith and Natalia Sperry
October 30, 2018
Illustration by Meg Metzger-Seymour | Collegian

2018 Midterm Election Guide

Austin Fleskes and Natalia Sperry
October 14, 2018
ACLU letter urges CSU to reform campus police after admissions tour incident

ACLU letter urges CSU to reform campus police after admissions tour incident

Austin Fleskes and Natalia Sperry
September 20, 2018
Firefighters sort through gear after monitoring the Seaman Fire Thursday evening. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Greyrock Trail, Gateway Natural Area reopen

Natalia Sperry
September 17, 2018
The sun sets through smoke from the Seaman Fire Thursday evening. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

231-acre Seaman Fire 100 percent contained, closures remain

Natalia Sperry
September 14, 2018
The sun sets through smoke from the Seaman Fire Thursday evening. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

231-acre Seaman Fire at 35 percent containment

Natalia Sperry and Ravyn Cullor
September 12, 2018
A CSU student relaxes in a hammock between two trees near the oval Sunday afternoon. CSU is allegedly enacting a hammock ban campus wide. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

CSU hammock, slackline ban sees new enforcement

Austin Fleskes and Natalia Sperry
August 30, 2018
Student bikers ride on the Green Trail extension after its grand opening on Aug. 21. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Alternative transportation student fee increase pays for trail expansion, mobile bike shop

Natalia Sperry
August 21, 2018
CSU Notebook at the ASCSU Senate meeting on October 4, 2017.

About The Collegian news desk

Austin Fleskes and Natalia Sperry
August 20, 2018
Meet your editors: Natalia Sperry, webmaster

Meet your editors: Natalia Sperry, webmaster

Natalia Sperry
August 19, 2018
Meet your editors: Natalia Sperry, news editor

Meet your editors: Natalia Sperry, news editor

Natalia Sperry
August 19, 2018
Larimer County Coroner releases identity of cyclist killed in US 287 collision

Larimer County Coroner releases identity of cyclist killed in US 287 collision

Natalia Sperry
July 18, 2018
Fireworks over City Park (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Fort Collins sees fewer complaints, fireworks-related fires following Independence Day

Natalia Sperry
July 11, 2018
A former Colorado State University assistant professor filed a lawsuit against the University, claiming that she faced retaliation and was forced to resign from her position after reporting to Computer Science Department Chair Darrell Whitley and Dean of the College of Natural Sciences Janice Nerger that another professor sexually harassed her.

Judge rules former CSU assistant professor’s sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit will go to jury

Natalia Sperry
July 3, 2018
Fort Collins police officers arrested Tanner Cook on charges of sexual assault and burglary Sept. 7. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Collision kills cyclist, closes US 287 for 5 hours

Natalia Sperry
July 1, 2018
Former CSU assistant professor responds to University's motion to dismiss retaliation case

Former CSU assistant professor responds to University’s motion to dismiss retaliation case

Natalia Sperry
June 14, 2018
Firemen wait outside the Morgan Library

No injuries reported after fire threatens multiple Fort Collins homes

Natalia Sperry
June 8, 2018
CSU questions merit of former professor's allegations of retaliation after sexual harassment report

CSU questions merit of former professor’s allegations of retaliation after sexual harassment report

Natalia Sperry
June 7, 2018
ASCSU senators and associate senators are sworn into office by Chief Justice Madison Taylor during the first session of the 48th Senate on May 2. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU refuses to ratify executive cabinet member for allegations of doxxing, racist social media post

Stuart Smith and Natalia Sperry
May 9, 2018
The ASCSU Senate chambers are full on May 2 as Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation give a presentation to the ASCSU Senate. In their presentation RMSMC spoke and answered questions on multiple topics such as their budget and diversity in the newsroom.

ASCSU Senate passes resolution encouraging student body president to fund Rocky Mountain Student Media

Natalia Sperry
May 3, 2018
Members of the ASCSU gallery clap on May 2 as the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation Resolution passes. The resolution proposed an increase in funding for the 2018-19 school year. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Senate approves 2018-2019 budget, ratifies new Executive, Legislative and Judicial leaders

Natalia Sperry
May 3, 2018
Tony Frank at the Board of Governors meeting on May 2nd to discuss matters of Colorado State University Pueblo and Fort Collins. (Mackenzie Boltz)

CSU to increase Fort Collins campus tuition, fees for all students

Natalia Sperry
May 2, 2018
Participants of Take Back the Night march through the streets of Old Town with signs expressing messages of solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Take Back the Night promotes voices of survivors, education in social justice

Natalia Sperry
April 27, 2018
The ASCSU Senate gallery is full as ASCSU President-elect Tristan Syron and Vice-President-elect Kevin Sullivan present their 2018-2019 budget to the ASCSU Senate on April 25. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Senate approves 2018-2019 fee package, passes funding for SDPS furniture

Natalia Sperry
April 26, 2018
The ASCSU Senate meets on April 14 in the ASCSU Senate Chambers. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU ratifies new constitution, hears proposal on increased student fees

Natalia Sperry
April 18, 2018

Senate votes on new constitution, Tony Frank presents preliminary budget

Natalia Sperry
April 12, 2018
CSU President Tony Frank presents the Incremental Education in General Budget to the ASCSU Senate body on April 11. The budget reviewed a number of costs such as student fees and funding. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Senate votes on new constitution, Tony Frank presents preliminary budget

Natalia Sperry
April 11, 2018
Candace Owens, the communications director of Turning Point USA, came to Colorado State University to speak with students about big government on April 10th. (Mackenzie Boltz | Collegian)

Turning Point USA communications director Candace Owens debates students on CSU Plaza

Natalia Sperry
April 10, 2018
Marcelino Castañeda, Kevin Sullivan and Tristan Syron of the Syron-Sullivan campaign drink milk to celebrate their win of the ASCSU presidency. Syron and Sullivan also drank milk when a bill they authored, the Water Bottle Bill, passed the senate earlier this year. Syron said they chose to drink milk to celebrate their presidential win because, "Why not?" (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Syron-Sullivan campaign wins ASCSU presidential election

Natalia Sperry
April 4, 2018
ASCSU President candidate Allec Brust and Vice President candidate Mareena Winchell pose for a portrait on Mar. 27, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Campaign: Allec Brust and Mareena Winchell

Natalia Sperry
March 28, 2018
ASCSU President candidate Jacob Epperson and Vice President candidate Carter Hill pose for a portrait on Mar. 28, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU Campaign: Jacob Epperson and Carter Hill

Natalia Sperry
March 28, 2018
From left to right: Liam Aubrey (presidential candidate), Lynsie Roper (vice president), Allec Brust (president), Mareena Winchell (vice president), Jacob Epperson (president), Carter Hill (vice president), Tristan Syron (president), Kevin Sullivan (vice president). (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Transparency, student issues dominate ASCSU Presidential debate

Natalia Sperry
March 28, 2018
Academic Village features an outdoor commons area along with Rams Horn &amp

Housing and Dining Services offices to close during CSUnite: No Place 4 H8 walk

Natalia Sperry
March 27, 2018

ASCSU Speaker of the Senate candidates plan to diversify conversations

Natalia Sperry
March 22, 2018
ASCSU (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU election season springs into action, voting to begin April 2

Natalia Sperry
March 20, 2018
ASCSU Senator Merall Sherif presents her bill to establish a religious exemption policy on syllabi, to the Senate body on March 7, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU student government discusses Women’s Caucus, empowerment of underrepresented communities

Natalia Sperry
March 8, 2018
Speaker of the Senate Isabel Brown counts votes during the Jan. 31, 2018 senate meeting. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

CSU student government continues plans to increase access to overdose prevention drug

Natalia Sperry
March 6, 2018
Student Body President Michael Wells speaks to the ASCSU Senate with ASCSU Senator Tamera Breidenbach Feb. 28, 2018, about bias-motivated incidents on campus. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU discusses bias-motivated incidents, need for action

Natalia Sperry
March 1, 2018
On February 14th, 2018, Member of Associated Students of Colorado State University, short for ASCSU, Bayler Shubert, discussing about learning and analytics with collegian reporter.

CSU considers ethics of learning analytics to predict student success

Natalia Sperry
February 27, 2018
ASCSU senators raise their placards to vote on Feb. 21, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU prepares for upcoming, future election seasons by reforming campaign finance

Natalia Sperry
February 22, 2018
The Adult Learner and Veteran Services organization helps nontraditional students to adjust to, navigate, and feel confident getting an education on CSU's campus. ( Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Student fees expected to increase due to rising mandatory costs

Natalia Sperry
February 13, 2018
One of the authors of the Water Bottle Bill and ASCSU Senator Kevin Sullivan, reads Facebook comments from students on campus about the implementation of water bottle refill stations in high traffic locations. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

ASCSU passes controversial water bottle bill

Natalia Sperry
February 8, 2018
ASCSU (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Student government debates merits of refillable water bottle station proposal

Natalia Sperry
February 1, 2018
Kyra Ferguson, president of the RHA, listens to presentations being made during the Resident Hall Association Senate meeting on Monday, January 29th. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Opioid prevention joint-resolution fails in Residence Hall Association senate

Natalia Sperry
January 30, 2018
A voting ballot is passed to a member of the ASCSU Senate on January 24, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Opioid prevention, election code changes among first legislation ASCSU hears

Natalia Sperry
January 25, 2018
Provost and Executive Vice President Rick Miranda during a panel discussion in April 2017. (Collegian File Photo)

CSU officials announce new First Amendment website

Natalia Sperry
January 24, 2018
Speaker of the Senate Isabel Brown listens as a member of the senate speaks. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

New CSU student government, RHA joint-legislation aimed at overdose prevention on campus

Natalia Sperry
January 22, 2018
The Associated Students of Colorado State University, otherwise known as ASCSU, are located on the bottom floor of the Lory Student Center. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Wells-Wise looks to the semester ahead for ASCSU

Natalia Sperry
January 18, 2018
Many children attending public school in rural Kenya must commute several miles to and from school everyday.

CSU professor to receive International Humanitarian Award for work in Kenya

Natalia Sperry
December 5, 2017
The tree standing in the plaza is made of the names of those lost to suicide. Social Work 410 Social Wellness Policy students were in front of the LSC to raise awareness for a far-too-common issue in colleges. Students approached the desk to write the name of someone they lost to be stapled on the tree. (Maya Shoup | Collegian)

CSU students raise suicide awareness by “Planting Hope” on the Plaza

Natalia Sperry
November 15, 2017
The film AWAKE: A Dream from Standing Rock was shown at the LSC Theatre on Monday, November 13th. A discussion with the filmmakers followed the screening of the film. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Native American Heritage Month keynote event finds hope in Standing Rock

Natalia Sperry
November 14, 2017
Speaker Martha Nussbaum gave two speeches on Friday, November 10 presented by the CSU Ethics Colloquium. (Brandon Mendoza | Collegian)

Martha Nussbaum discusses “Anger, Powerlessness and the Politics of Blame” as part of CSU Ethics Colloquium

Natalia Sperry
November 11, 2017
The MAX Bus Rapid Transit is looking to expand to routes on West Elisabeth St. Currently, Transfort is working on multiple projects in order to decrease travel time across the bus's five mile route.

Transfort named 2017 ‘Large Transit System of the Year’

Natalia Sperry
November 9, 2017
CSU students gather to discuss the importance of mental health, especially on college campuses, with the guidance of professionals from the CSU Health Network. (Field Peterson | Collegian)

Theta Chi event encourages conversation and engagement in order to “End the Stigma”

Natalia Sperry
November 8, 2017
The difference in stress coping mechanisms between two roommates shows the importance of being aware of your mental health.

Theta Chi Fraternity to host mental health awareness event

Natalia Sperry
November 2, 2017
The gavel used in the CSU political debate on Oct. 26, 2017 in the LSC. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Student debate tackles minimum wage, safe spaces, ISIS

Natalia Sperry
October 27, 2017
CANstruction, an event that is apart of the Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement's CANS Around the Oval Event, allows participants who have collected cans to create whatever kind of architecture they desire and to show off the cans they've collected. The cans, being donated on Oct. 18th, go to the Larimer County Food Bank and helps raise awareness of hunger in the area. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Cans Around the Oval donates 275,000 meals to fight food insecurity

Natalia Sperry
October 25, 2017
In October, the Trump Administration moved to expand the rights of employers to deny women insurance coverage for contraception for religious reasons, but students who are on the CSU health insurance plan will not be impacted by any changes made to the Affordable Care Act. The CSU Health Center currently provides students with one form of birth control out of 18 FDA-approved contraceptives. (Jenny Lee | Collegian)

CSU Health Insurance not impacted by Trump administration’s contraceptive rollback

Natalia Sperry
October 18, 2017
M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International, speaks about his personal connection with studies in biodiversity, as well as global perspectives on past, present, and future issues in regards to biodiversity and the environment. The Global Biodiversity Summit will continue through Thursday afternoon, and will contain a variety of panels, speakers, and films open for public viewing. (Rob Scarselli | Collegian)

Global Biodiversity Summit keynote encourages advocacy through storytelling

Natalia Sperry
October 12, 2017
Freshmen gather. (Collegian File Photo)

Demographics of the freshmen class reflect growth

Natalia Sperry
October 12, 2017
Hughes Stadium remains unused after its last game in 2016. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

CSU Board of Governors unanimously decides to demolish Hughes Stadium

Abby Currie and Natalia Sperry
October 5, 2017
The Poudre River is pictured at sunset as it flows through Fort Collins on September 4th. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

CSU Global Biodiversity Summit invites community to engage in conversation about conservation

Natalia Sperry
October 5, 2017
In 2015 Fort Collins installed a 2,000-panel solar garden on the old location of the Dreher Pickle plant on the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Mulberry Street. Residents of the city are able to purchase individual panels in order to power their own homes.

CSU students team up with GRID Alternatives to bring solar energy to low-income communities

Natalia Sperry
October 3, 2017
The Collegian Editorial Board meeting with Colorado State University President Tony Frank earlier in the fall. ( Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Tony Frank responds to Las Vegas mass shooting

Natalia Sperry
October 2, 2017
Richardson Design Center Rendering. (Photo courtesy of OZ Architecture)

Richardson Design Center construction encourages new beginnings

Natalia Sperry
October 2, 2017
President Tony Frank and Nancy Richardson surrounded by confetti in honor of the groundbreaking ceremony. (Field Peterson | Collegian)

Richardson Center groundbreaking ceremony inspires innovation, celebrates collaboration

Natalia Sperry
September 28, 2017
Semi collision on Harmony Road results in serious injuries, temporary closures

Semi collision on Harmony Road results in serious injuries, temporary closures

Natalia Sperry
September 27, 2017
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