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Rethinking Disability: Dwarfism doesn't hamper student's drive
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As Brandi Van Anne says, she loves biking, and she loves beer. But when the 21-year-old economics major sips on one of the Rio Grande's famous margaritas, laughing with her friends, her feet dangle from her chair. Van Anne has achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that accounts for most cases of dwarfism.
Kosher dinner to spread awareness on campus
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The pungent stench of putrid chicken flesh floated heavily in the stagnant air as Jewish CSU students Max Brodsky and Joaquin Matek stared downward at the yellowed, slimy chicken, with looks of frustration intermingled with twinges of nausea rippling across their faces.
Locks of Love continues to draw participants
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A group of thirty CSU students each donated 6 inches of hair to the Locks of Love hair drive Thursday, with so many additional students wanting to participate that Tuana hair salon will continue offering discounts to those who donate in the weeks to come. This marked the third year that this drive has been held by the Panhellenic Council, a group that encompasses several Greek organizations on campus.
Local bands to battle it out this weekend
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Bands from across Colorado battle it out in Scene's 17th annual Battle of the Bands Sunday. All nine bands this year are from the Fort Collins and Greeley areas, but anyone in the state is allowed to apply. Owner of Scene magazine Michael Mockler started the battle because "my job is related to my life, it's everything I love to do combined.
CSU professor wins 'Nobel Prize for fishery research'
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Although he was awarded what's being called the "Nobel Prize for fisheries research" last week, CSU professor Kurt Fausch said he's most fortunate to have been able to balance a fulfilling career with a meaningful family life. "My family and their achievements are the most important thing in my life, after which my work comes second," Fausch said.
Police: Colo. restaurant collapse traps at least 1
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PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) _ A restaurant collapsed after an explosion on Thursday, trapping at least one person inside and injuring at least one other person, police said. The injured person was found outside the building, but it wasn't clear whether the person was inside the Branch Inn at the time of the explosion, said Police Sgt.
Lawmakers question need for state stimulus package
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DENVER -- Gov. Bill Ritter's plan to spend $5 million to boost Colorado's economy got a frosty reception Thursday from lawmakers who complained it was short on specifics and probably too small to do any good. They also questioned whether the state needs its own plan since Congress just passed one worth $700 billion whose success is far from proven.
CSU cuts admin, opens finance dialogue
Promising more transparency in financial reporting, Frank takes a new approach
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CSU Interim President Tony Frank announced his plans to increase transparency of university finance earlier today and said his transitioning administration has cut about half a million dollars in administration that could be reinvested "in the University's academic core.
CSU opens regular season on road
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The CSU women's basketball team heads to Wichita, Kan., for the first regular season game of the year against the Wichita State Shockers this Saturday. After winning the first two exhibition games of the season, the Rams will have momentum Saturday afternoon as they face off against a team that finished last season 9-21.
Price pleads guilty to vehicular homicide and careless driving
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Daniel Price, a 20-year-old Fort Collins man who hit and killed a CSU staff member in July, plead guilty to vehicular homicide and careless driving in a plea agreement Friday. Price waived his constitutional rights to plead not guilty and sit trial by a 12-member jury.
Board may hire two to replace Penley
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Before hiring former CSU President Larry Penley's replacement, the CSU System Board of Governors is weighing the option of splitting the chancellor and president positions, potentially decentralizing power in the system. Penley was the third president to hold both roles, both of which CSU-Fort Collins presidents have held for decades.
No new information on Penley's severance pay [DOCUMENT]
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The CSU System Board of Governors refused to answer questions from media about former university president Larry Penley's severance pay, which will total $389,000, after Penley's separation agreement was released Thursday. In an emergency faculty council meeting with board chair Doug Jones and interim President Tony Frank to talk about the direction of the university under Frank's leadership, both officials said the university would keep information surrounding Penley's departure confidential as a personnel issue.
