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I Voted stickers and a stack of 2026 State Ballot Information Booklets sit on a table inside the Lory Student Center voting room Nov. 3.

2026 Elections live results: Colorado ballot measures

2026 Voter Guide: Larimer County voters to elect 7 local positions

2026 Voter Guide: Larimer County voters to elect 7 local positions

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Breaking: CSU President Amy Parsons to resign, interim president announced

2026 Voter Guide: Larimer County ballot measures propose potential tax increases to support public initiatives

2026 Voter Guide: Larimer County ballot measures propose potential tax increases to support public initiatives

NEWS
An American and Colorado State flag sit on the desk of a Colorado senator in the Denver Capitol Senate chamber during the Associated Students of Colorado State University's Day at the Capitol event March 10, 2025.
Colorado Senate, House Democrats to hold dual 2/3 supermajority for 1st time since 1938
Willow Engle, Executive Editor • November 5, 2026

The Colorado Democratic Party just made history in the Colorado General Assembly. Following a massive nationwide shift...

Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members stand in polls to vote on state and federal elections in the Lory Student Center Nov. 3.
2026 Elections live results: Federal, state elected positions
Claire VanDeventer and Chloe Rios • November 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated every 30-45 minutes, or when new results come in. This is a comprehensive list...

An informational sign sits in front of a ballot drop box outside the northern entrance of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University Nov. 3.
2026 Elections live results: Larimer County elected positions, proposed ballot measures
Claire VanDeventer and Chloe Rios • November 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated every 30-45 minutes, or when new results come in. This is a comprehensive list...

I Voted stickers and a stack of 2026 State Ballot Information Booklets sit on a table inside the Lory Student Center voting room Nov. 3.
2026 Elections live results: Colorado ballot measures
Claire VanDeventer, Chloe Rios • November 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated every 30-45 minutes, or when new results come in. This is a comprehensive list...

LIFE AND CULTURE
Ash Assael, a snowboarder competing in the men's division of the Rail Jam, sends a backflip from the main lip of the hill Nov. 7. This year's Rail Jam ramp was designed by Colorado State University's Rapid Prototyping Lab and set up on the Intramural Fields.
Galleries
Gallery: Rail Jam wraps up 2026 Snow Days in style
Blake Kubat, Staff Photographer • November 9, 2026

Performers from Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dance Group dance folklorico during the annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Old Town Square Nov. 1. Día de los Muertos, a multiday celebration welcoming the spirits of the deceased back to their living family, is often celebrated through dance, music, creation of ofrendas, and other traditions.
‘Even in difficult times, we have each other’: FoCo community celebrates Día de los Muertos at Old Town Square
Scout Kingsley, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2026
Two young dancers from Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dance Group spin in a circle as part of a performance during the Fort Collins Día de los Muertos celebration in Old Town Square Nov. 1.
Gallery: Fort Collins celebrates Día de los Muertos
Cerys Hembury, Photo Director • November 3, 2026
Megan Rice, host of the Story Swap at The Lyric in Fort Collins, mentions how relatable a previous speaker's story was to her Oct. 1. Story Swap hosts shows on the first Thursday of every month; October's theme was 'Blessings in Disguise.'
The Lyric hosts monthly storytelling open mic focused on live entertainment, community confidence
Chloe Bjork, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2026
SPORTS
Ash Assael, a snowboarder competing in the men's division of the Rail Jam, sends a backflip from the main lip of the hill Nov. 7. This year's Rail Jam ramp was designed by Colorado State University's Rapid Prototyping Lab and set up on the Intramural Fields.
Galleries
Gallery: Rail Jam wraps up 2026 Snow Days in style
Blake Kubat, Staff Photographer • November 9, 2026

Colorado State University volleyball players celebrate the winning point after sweeping Utah State University volleyball 3-0 in Moby Arena Oct. 17. The Rams' victory allowed them to remain undefeated in conference play so far this season as they head into a four-game road trip.
CSU volleyball to host Pac-12 tournament at Moby Arena
Max Root, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2026
Tommy Maher (10), a Colorado State University football wide receiver, touches the ground in the end zone to score a touchdown for the Rams during their game against San Diego State University in Canvas Stadium Oct. 24. Maher led the Rams with 108 receiving yards.
CSU football prepares to face No. 20 Boise State at home following disheartening loss
Devin Imsirpasic, Sports Editor • November 3, 2026
Jaden Ghoreishi (7), a forward on the Colorado State University men's basketball team, goes for the layup during the Rams' first game of the season against the Montana State University Bobcats in Moby Arena Nov. 2.
Strong offensive performances from fresh faces, returning starters power CSU men’s basketball to 84-74 win
Jack Randels, Sports Editor • November 2, 2026
OPINION
Souza: Pay for your journalism
Opinion
Souza: Pay for your journalism
Emma Souza, Opinion Editor • November 2, 2026

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

Martinez: Colorado’s constitution is not a political tool
Martinez: Colorado’s constitution is not a political tool
David Martinez, Collegian Columnist • October 26, 2026
Graphic of the words "Letter to the Editor" written on notebook paper.
LTTE: Election participation shapes the future
Victoria Quesada-Stoner, Guest Author • October 26, 2026
Bjork: Remember, you must die
Bjork: Remember, you must die
Chloe Bjork, Collegian Columnist • October 19, 2026
SCIENCE
An articulated sea lion skeleton is placed on displayed at Colorado State University's Biology Teaching Collection Oct. 23.
Science
Faculty, students collaborate to steward CSU Biology Teaching Collection’s 13,000 specimens
David Martinez, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2026

After a recent push by a faculty member of Colorado State University's biology department, more funding has been received to organize the CSU...

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‘The best of the best’: CSU geologist Ellen Wohl plans for retirement after illustrious career
Lilly Vollmar, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2026
Michael Amato and his dog Mollie pose in between his 125-gallon Boesemani Rainbow community tank and 125-gallon discus tank Oct. 13.
Local business owner uses aquarium design to provide hands-on ecological education
Maiya Kreamer, Life and Culture Editor • October 20, 2026
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CSU researchers test AR ‘X-ray vision’ technology for judging distance in blocked-visibility situations
David Martinez, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2026
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
​Director and producer Tia Lessin at the Colorado State University screening of her film “Steal This Story, Please,” speaks about her experience creating the film and using American journalist Amy Goodman's personal archive Oct. 27.
Arts and Entertainment
Democracy Summit screens award-winning documentary highlighting American journalist Amy Goodman’s career
Claire VanDeventer, News Editor • November 3, 2026

The 2026 Fall Democracy Summit brought together students, faculty, community members and more from around the state for two days of conversation...

Museum of Art Fort Collins Executive Director Lynn Boland poses in front of "Soup Can, 2005," a screenprint from street artist Banksy, for their new exhibit "Art and Access: New Direction in Prints and Multiples" Oct. 21.
Museum of Art Fort Collins opens new exhibition focusing on financially accessible fine art
Emma Pelto, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2026
No Picnic shadow cast members join in the ending act of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Lyric cinema Oct. 23.
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ shadow cast brings campy Halloween fun to The Lyric
Claire Nestor, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2026
Colorado State University women's basketball celebrates after winning the Mountain West Championship in the game against Air Force Academy March 11. The Rams earned an automatic NCAA bid.
CSU women’s basketball prepares to navigate new conference after roster shake-up
Abigail Wood, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2026
CANNABIS
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Guest Author • May 3, 2023
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