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People await the opening of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission Nov. 28, 2017. The Rescue mission helps give food to those that are hungry. Shelters like this, along with many more across Fort Collins help the homeless throughout the winter. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins operates seasonal homeless shelters to accommodate increasing population

Piper Davis
November 30, 2017
Zoey tags along for a ride with her owner, Maddie Murcko. (Photo courtesy of Maddie Murcko)

Service animals at CSU necessary despite instances of disobedience

Piper Davis
October 25, 2017
Collegian File Photo

Number of arrests for alcohol in residence halls nearly doubles in 2016

Piper Davis
October 18, 2017
Sorority recruits wait in their recruitment groups for the bidding selection process to begin in fall 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU’s sororities face decreasing retention rates, while fraternities retain, increase membership

Piper Davis
October 12, 2017
Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

Woman dies in early morning Fort Collins house fire

Piper Davis
October 8, 2017
President Tony Frank responds to updates by CSU Chief of Police Scott Harris regarding police interactions with students on campus. (Rob Scarselli | Collegian)

Tony Frank addresses communication around bias-motivated incidents on campus

Piper Davis
October 6, 2017
CSU professors receive U.S. citizenship

CSU professors receive U.S. citizenship

Piper Davis
October 3, 2017
Evan Torres sorts through trash, recycleables, and compost materials at the Food Waste Audit last spring. (Collegian file photo)

Allison Hall will receive new compost bin

Piper Davis
September 21, 2017
Dr. Cori Wong speaks at the Diversity Symposium last school year. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Panel of CSU faculty to discuss intersectional feminism

Piper Davis
September 7, 2017
Clark Canepa, a former CSU student, participated in the Charlottesville rally as a member of the alt-right. (Screenshot courtesy of Vice News/HBO)

Former CSU student among alt-right at Charlottesville rally

Piper Davis
August 30, 2017
One dead in single-car collision

One dead in single-car collision

Piper Davis
July 25, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Police investigate child’s death in swimming pool

Piper Davis
July 25, 2017
Enrique Doster, a fourth-year graduate student in CSU's D.V.M./Ph.D program within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was awarded a fellowship from the National Science Foundation. (Photo courtesy of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences)

Graduate student receives fellowship to continue research in microbes

Piper Davis
July 20, 2017
CSU student in Old Town arrest video pleads not guilty

CSU student in Old Town arrest video pleads not guilty

Piper Davis
July 19, 2017
Sarah Prendergast is one of 15 recipients of the Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-Being. (Photo courtesy of Colorado State University publication SOURCE.)

Doctoral student receives Doris Duke Fellowship to research childrens’ well-being

Piper Davis
July 6, 2017
(Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Body found in City Park lake identified by coroner

Piper Davis
June 23, 2017
Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Deceased body discovered in City Park lake

Piper Davis
June 21, 2017
The Hartshorn Health Center will be closing for a week while the location is moved to the northwest corner of College and Prospect (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU Health Network closing, moving to new location

Piper Davis
June 14, 2017
United States Congress. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Obama_Health_Care_Speech_to_Joint_Session_of_Congress.jpg

Former member of Obama’s cabinet to join CSU faculty

Piper Davis
May 4, 2017
(From left to right) Dominique Ashe, Austin Joseph and Abigail Bearce lead a group of protesters against the construction of a slaughter house on campus as they march towards the Plaza. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Over 60,000 sign petition against meat harvesting facility

Piper Davis
May 1, 2017
"Heated" rally to encourage participation of youth in climate-related issues

“Heated” rally to encourage participation of youth in climate-related issues

Piper Davis
April 27, 2017
How CSU's diversity offices receive funding, with a look towards the future

How CSU’s diversity offices receive funding, with a look towards the future

Piper Davis
April 27, 2017
A cattle roping event during the 2013 Skyline Stampede Rodeo. (Collegian File Photo)

Student animal activist group claims CSU’s rodeo engages in animal cruelty

Piper Davis
April 26, 2017
A crowd tens of thousands strong marches through Denver during the 'March for Science' to advocate for science in public policy. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

‘Science, not silence:’ thousands gather for March for Science in Denver

Piper Davis
April 24, 2017
Students pose with a compost bin in one of CSU's dining halls. (Photo courtesy of Dominique Ashe)

Allison Hall to receive new compost bins

Piper Davis
April 19, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority)

Suspect cited for storage unit fire in north Fort Collins

Piper Davis
April 17, 2017
A fatal motorcycle crash closed the intersection of College Avenue and Swallow Road Monday night. (Piper Davis | Collegian)

Deceased motorcyclist involved in three vehicle collision identified

Piper Davis
April 13, 2017
Shed destroyed by fire after occupant knocks over propane heater

Shed destroyed by fire after occupant knocks over propane heater

Piper Davis
April 12, 2017
A statue of the stalwart Ram stands tall in the night light.

Ram statue moved from outside of library, ending humorous tradition

Piper Davis
April 12, 2017
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One dead in motorcycle crash at College and Swallow intersection

Piper Davis
April 11, 2017
The Colorado weed industry takes several precautions to ensure worker safety. (Jamie Rankin | Collegian)

Rep. Jared Polis introduces congressional bill to treat marijuana like alcohol

Piper Davis
April 11, 2017
Asma Khalid, a political reporter for NPR, speaks about her experience covering the 2016 United States presidential election at Colorado State University on Monday afternoon. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Asma Khalid, NPR correspondent, discusses role of media in politics

Piper Davis
April 11, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority)

Storage unit catches fire next to strip mall on College Avenue

Piper Davis
April 10, 2017
A fatal motorcycle crash closed the intersection of College Avenue and Swallow Road Monday night. (Piper Davis | Collegian)

UPDATE: Speed considered factor in fatal motorcycle crash

Piper Davis
April 10, 2017
Ross Cunniff, Councilmember for District 5, gather with community members Saturday Morning at the Fort Collins Senior Center. He discussed concerns such as affordable housing, broadband, and the population growth rate. (Olive Ancell | Collegian)

Ross Cunniff conducts community listening session

Piper Davis
April 10, 2017
Photo courtesy of Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Suspect of manhunt booked into jail, facing six new accusations

Piper Davis
April 5, 2017
Photo courtesy of Fort Collins Police

Fort Collins Masonic Temple vandalized

Piper Davis
April 4, 2017
UPDATE: CSU student hit by car identified, remains in critical condition

UPDATE: CSU student hit by car identified, remains in critical condition

Piper Davis
March 29, 2017
Presidential candidate Hailey Morton (junior) and vice presidential candidate Yuval Rosenthal. Presidential candidate Hailey Morton. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

ASCSU candidates: Hailey Morton and Yuval Rosenthal

Piper Davis
March 28, 2017
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