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Q&A: ASCSU president discusses trip to Todos Santos, Mexico

Skyler Leonard March 21, 2016

The Associated Students of Colorado State University sent five representatives to Todos Santos, Mexico to speak with community members and assess firsthand what is happening in a town polarized by a housing...

Jared Polis, left, watches Kevin Lundberg as he responds to a question in the debate in Clark between the second congressional district candidates. ASCSU sponsored the debate.

Rep. Polis defends Apple’s denial of FBI request to decrypt iPhone

Skyler Leonard February 24, 2016

Fort Collins' House Rep. Jared Polis defended Apple in the company's ongoing legal battle, according to a press release sent out Tuesday. Apple has refused to aid FBI officials in bypassing the passcode...

Photo by: Christina Vessa.

Colorado State University plans to redefine the next 150 years of learning

Skyler Leonard February 9, 2016

In 2020, Colorado State University will celebrate its 150th year as a University. Yet before that time, the University is looking to redefine and re-envision its values and goals for the next 150 years.Re-Envsion...

Fisherman protesting in Todos Santos pushed out by police officials

Fisherman protesting in Todos Santos pushed out by police officials

Skyler Leonard February 2, 2016

Tuesday morning, police officials from La Paz, Mexico, forcefully removed protesting fisherman from their beach blockade against the housing company MIRA, a company with ties to Colorado State University...

Activist group claims CSU has restricted research freedom in Todos Santos, Mexico

Activist group claims CSU has restricted research freedom in Todos Santos, Mexico

Skyler Leonard January 19, 2016

Over the past year, an activist group from Todos Santos, Mexico has published documents showing what they claim to be evidence that Colorado State University has restricted academic and research freedom...

Protesting fishermen highlight possible environmental harm from housing development

Protesting fishermen highlight possible environmental harm from housing development

Skyler Leonard January 19, 2016

Punta Lobos beach sits south of Todos Santos, Mexico. On our drive in, we lost the paved road for dirt and sand. A little ways down, we passed a small shelter with fisherman hiding away from the midday...

A police composite sketch of suspects from the Jan 5 attempted robbery. (Photo Courtesy of Fort Collins Police)

Police search for suspects after attempted gunpoint robbery in Fort Collins

Skyler Leonard January 12, 2016

Fort Collins police are investigating an attempted gunpoint robbery that occurred Jan. 5 in the Creekside Park area.According to police, a 20-year-old female called 911 after resisting two suspects who...

Editors abroad: Photos from Todos Santos, Mexico

Editors abroad: Photos from Todos Santos, Mexico

Skyler Leonard January 4, 2016

[new_royalslider id="423"]Photos by Skyler Leonard.As News Editor Ellie Mulder and I explore Todos Santos, Mexico, we have been speaking to locals and taking lots of photos. These are a few photos I took...

Group claims CSU Todos Santos center takes water from Mexican towns scarce supply

Group claims CSU Todos Santos center takes water from Mexican town’s scarce supply

Skyler Leonard October 26, 2015

Criticism of Colorado State University's center in Todos Santos, Mexico has escalated in recent months following allegations tying CSU to the actions of a housing developer that is pumping water from the...

Guest Column: How to gracefully exit a job just after accepting it

Guest Column: How to gracefully exit a job just after accepting it

Conflict Res October 8, 2015

Dear Conflict Resolution, Over the summer, I applied for several jobs on campus. I waited to hear back, and finally accepted one. But, after the first week at this new job, I got offered my top choice...

Group displaying posters of fetuses comes to CSU Plaza

Group displaying posters of fetuses comes to CSU Plaza

Skyler Leonard September 28, 2015

[new_royalslider id="380"](Photo Credit: Skyler Leonard)Large posters displaying graphic images of unborn fetuses and prenatal surgery procedures were on Colorado State University's campus Monday.The...

CSU Health Networks medical clinic, with its seven board-certified physicians and six nurse practitioners, offers a plethora of services including screening tests, wellness counseling and STI evaluation and treatment. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado birth control program extended by temporary funding

Skyler Leonard August 25, 2015

Multiple organizations pledged nearly $2 million in temporary funding to continue the Colorado Family Planning Initiative, a contraceptive program through Colorado that reduced teen birth and abortion...

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