The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Let's talk about Imus

By Nikki Cristello

Wednesday's "Let's Talk About Imus" Diversity Conference panel of four set out to discuss the Don Imus controversy, racially-charged speech and the First Amendment. They delved into what caused Imus to come under fire, and ultimately, what made him lose his job.

National legislation proposed to lower textbook cost

Colorado student orgs follow suit

By Aaron Hedge

Head: National legislation proposed to lower textbook cost Subhead: Colorado student orgs follow suit By Aaron Hedge The Rocky Mountain Collegian In light of skyrocketing textbook costs, Colorado student organizations are following suit in a nation-wide legislative effort to lighten the load textbooks impose on student wallets.

Speaking out

Opinions voiced on Collegian editorial

By Ricki Dugdale and Erik Myers

The Board of Student Communication (BSC) held a public opinion meeting Tuesday night in the Plant Science Building in light of the Collegian's Sept. 21 editorial content.

Protestors began early by carrying signs in support of and against Editor-in-Chief J. David McSwane inside and outside of the building.

At 7 p.m., the meeting commenced with nine board members present and a room packet with students, community members and CSU faculty.

"What we are doing is listening to people," said Jim Landers, a journalism professor and a BSC board member. "We have 19 people who wish to speak in support of the editorial. We have 12 people who wish to speak opposing the editorial."

VIDEO: Fort Collins flood of '97

By Jessi Stafford

It's been a decade since violent waters ripped through Fort Collins, buffeting buildings, lifting up cars and claiming the lives of five people. Residents and rescue workers were taken by surprise when one of the largest rainstorms in state history caused Spring Creek to overflow, creating a flash flood that engulfed much of the city and the heart of the CSU campus.

RamServe breaks volunteer record [VIDEO]

By Erik Myers

If kindness could be measured in dollars and cents, a few hours of service might seem like pocket change to those who sacrificed the semester's first Saturday afternoon as part of CSU's RamServe. But coordinators estimate the 460 student and community volunteers provided about $25,000 in community service over the course of only three hours.