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Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Governmental Affairs Michael Stella, Vice President Alex Silverhart, Director of Traditions and Programs Meron Siyoum and Director of Finance Ashton Duffield stand in front of the ASCSU office in the Lory Student Center April 17. “I think we should all strive to leave places like our universities better than we found them, Stella said. I think we should do that, and ASCSU is the best way to do that on campus.”

Graduating ASCSU seniors reflect on their experiences in student government

Hannah Parcells, News Editor April 18, 2024

The end of the academic year is always a busy time for students. The weather is changing, finals are looming and summer is right around the corner. For many students, it also represents the end of their...

Dr. Jeremi Suri talks about his book “Civil War By Other Means” and how history will help us understand our current world at the annual Furniss Lecture held by the Colorado State University history club April 12.

Historian highlights effects of Civil War on modern American democracy

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

An open and captivating figure transported listeners back to the Civil War era. With each point, historian Jeremi Suri moved through the lasting effects of Robert E. Lee’s surrender, which is still felt...

Gov. Jared Polis signs HB24-1007 on the west steps of the Colorado state Capitol building April 15. The opportunity for people to officially be on the lease gives them protections, Polis said during the signing ceremony.

U+2 ended as Gov. Polis signs bill banning occupancy limits

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

Those who have opposed the Fort Collins occupancy limit commonly known as U+2 can finally rejoice in knowing that the policy can no longer be enforced. Due to the efforts of elected officials at the state...

Photo Illustration by Caden Proulx and Cait Mckinzie | The Collegian

This week in ASCSU: BSOF, humanity and community

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter April 15, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened April 10 for the 26th session of the 53rd senate.  During executive reports, Director of Environmental Affairs Haydyn Deason reminded senate...

Speakers Allison Neswood and Jordan Dresser take questions from CSU students.

Indigenous Governance Traditions event connects democracy, sovereignty

Cadence Cardona, Staff Reporter April 15, 2024

Colorado State University’s Democracy Summit has begun, featuring compelling speakers, stories and engaging events open to students and the public. The Indigenous Governance Traditions: Native Nationhood,...

CSU sued over CORA obstruction in animal mistreatment investigation

CSU sued over CORA obstruction in animal mistreatment investigation

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief April 11, 2024

Legal counsel with the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law filed a lawsuit against Colorado State University over failure to comply with the Colorado...

SNAP, Rams Against Hunger continue to provide for students

SNAP, Rams Against Hunger continue to provide for students

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor April 11, 2024

Outside of the General Services Building at Colorado State University, students, staff and community members wait to claim their share of grocery items in the Rams Against Hunger food pantry. The pantry...

Former competitive swimmer for the University of Kentucky Riley Gaines speaks for CSUs student chapter of Turning Point USA April 3. There was nothing we could do as female athletes, Gaines said. I got to personally witness and really feel the effect that this infringement — or what I would call an injustice — had on myself and my teammates and competitors.

CSU TPUSA hosts Riley Gaines’ Reclaim Feminism event

Liv Sewell, Staff Reporter April 4, 2024

Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines came to Colorado State University’s campus to give a talk at an event entitled Reclaim Feminism. The event was headed by The Riley Gaines Center...

Nick DeSalvo, Braxton Dietz win ASCSU president, VP

Nick DeSalvo, Braxton Dietz win ASCSU president, VP

Sam Hutton, ASCSU Reporter April 4, 2024

After three weeks of relentless campaigning, candidates in the Associated Students of Colorado State University elections gathered in the senate chambers to find out who will serve as president, vice president...

Courtesy of Brooke Schimmels with Colorado State University Photography

CSU announces transition to universitywide commencement format

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

Colorado State University has announced plans to transition to a brand-new commencement format beginning in 2025. The university announced that it will begin hosting one universitywide commencement ceremony...

April Fools: Campus preacher quits religion for rapping

April Fools’: Campus preacher quits religion for rapping

Ezekiel SoundCloud, Collegian Columnist April 1, 2024
Beelzebub Christensen doesn’t follow God anymore — he claims his new Bible is Eminem’s "Lose Yourself." Christensen’s job as a campus preacher came to an abrupt end last Tuesday. After 15 years of recruiting Colorado State University students who exclusively wear suits and lost high schoolers on tours to join the Fort Collins Evangelist Church, Christensen had a different religious awakening.
The speaking podium of the ASCSU Senate Chamber.

This week in ASCSU: Disabled student transportation

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter March 31, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 27 for the 24th session of the 53rd senate. The session began with executive reports, in which President Nick DeSalvo provided an...

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