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Humane Society reports more strays, urges spaying of pets
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Pet overpopulation in Colorado persists despite strong efforts made by the state government and area shelters. The establishment of The Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund (CPOF) by the Colorado State Legislature in 2001 has made significant contributions in reducing the number of euthanized animals due to random breeding.
Q &A Crystal Vigil
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Crystal Vigil Q&A By Laurel Berch Rocky Mountain Collegian The big, yellow hat is spinning on ice this week to keep up with graduating senior Crystal Vigil. Vigil is a psychology and sociology major with an emphasis in criminology. The Collegian sat down with Vigil and learned of her goal of joining the FBI, history of philanthropy and passion for figure skating.
Implication of the Fort Collins Hookah culture
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With the increasing popularity of hookah among college students, two CSU students have taken the opportunity to open shop. Long-time friends and business partners, Aria Khosravi and Allen Blue, monopolized on this current trend to open up their own hookah bar, Narghile Nights, located on College Avenue just north of the Garment District.
CSU break ground on veterinary clinic
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Despite the layer of snow that dusted the ground Friday morning, the groundbreaking ceremony was still carried out for the new Diagnostic Medical Center. Larry Penley, president of CSU, Anthony Frank, senior vice president, Lance Perryman, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Professor Barbara Powers, director of the Diagnostic Medical Center, ventured the snowy cold and jammed their shovels into a patch of dirt at the site of the new building, just south of the veterinary teaching hospital.
New grading system sparks controversy
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Next fall, CSU professors will no longer have the authority to award students the grades C-, D+ or D- under a new policy the Faculty Council implemented Tuesday night. The measure was hotly debated in Tuesday's Council meeting, many professors advising different changes and giving this one the shaft.
Thompson honored again
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Atmospheric science professor David Thompson, one of the leading scientists in his field, was recently awarded the 2008 Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award by the American Meteorological Society, a top honor for a young scientist. The Meisinger Award is given annually to a scientist who is under 40 "in recognition of research achievement that is aerological in character," according to the American Meteorological Society's Web site.
Collegian Iowa crew hits Council Bluffs
go to http://rmcollegian.blogspot.com to find out more about the Iowa Caucus
Five Collegian staffers will spend the week in Iowa during the caucus. They're looking for whacky stories, interesting people and holding nothing back as they venture through the state with the first taste of election season. It'll be a wild ride. For commentary, stories, photos and more go to rmcollegian.
CSU names Fairchild new football coach
Buffalo Bills assistant returns to alma mater
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Steve Fairchild, offensive coordinator for the NFL's Buffalo Bills, is CSU's new head football coach. Athletic director Paul Kowalczyk confirmed the hiring through a release by the athletic department Wednesday morning.
Presidential Candidate's wife visits CSU
Elizabeth Kucinich talks with students about sustainability
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Fairchild to make more than Lubick
New coach to earn $700,000 a year
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If commitment can be measured in dollars and cents, it appears CSU athletic director Paul Kowalczyk is extremely confident in his latest hire.
Weatherproofing your pet
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Chilly weather, a packed library and the promise of holiday relaxation mark the arrival of winter on campus as students and faculty prepare to enjoy their month-long break from the everyday pursuit of higher education. Pet owners in particular must be primed for the holiday season as snowy playtime or lazy days at home offer hidden dangers for the companion animal that could turn deadly.
Campuses eye smoking bans
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As the numbers of smokers declines in the United States, university campuses have seen an overall increase in the number of students who smoke cigarettes. In light of this trend, some colleges are turning to campus-wide smoking bans to help slow the rising numbers.
Dorm write-ups see major delay
Officials confirm student not informed of punishments
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Many students who received write-ups for partying in the residence halls at the beginning of the semester were kept in the dark about their punishment for months, a Collegian investigation found. CSU officials say setbacks from physically moving the office that processes student conduct paperwork is to blame for the delay.
correction
The headline on Monday's CU smoking ban story is inaccurate. The measure has not yet been put to vote and is not policy.
