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Task force to review sex assault reporting
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To combat what student government officials said is inadequate investigation of sexual assault cases on campus, the Associate Students of CSU voted to create a new assault task force to examine university data Wednesday night. The Interpersonal Violence Task Force resolution passed 20-3 with four senators passing and, after the university saw 100 reports of sexual assault -- only seven of which were actually investigated, the task force intended to look into the university's current sexual assault investigation protocol and propose possible changes.
Ritter to release FY10 state budget
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As Colorado braces itself for Gov. Bill Ritter's release of the 2010-2011 state budget today, university and state officials said they are focused on cushioning the cuts higher education is projected to face. In the 2009-2010 fiscal year, Colorado higher education faced nearly $500 million in cuts, which kept the state ranked 49th in the nation for funding.
Raptor Program gives rare birds a 'second chance at freedom'
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Every Thursday, Doug Johnston makes his rounds cleaning cages and stuffing flesh into the glinting talons and sharp beaks of squawking birds of prey. Johnston, 56, has experienced a lot life has to offer, but nothing quite matches up to his days volunteering at Fort Collins' Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
CSU contract with Wind Holding ends
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CSU ended its partnership this week with its developer for its plan to build a wind farm north of Fort Collins, which was part of an environmentally friendly initiative intended to completely delete the university's carbon footprint. The project, which was announced by former university President Larry Penley at his annual state of the university speech the year before last, has long been touted at CSU as an initiative that would further CSU's image as "the green university.
Professor presents research on soil ecosystem
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Diana Wall began her studies in parasitology at the University of Kentucky, but after an internship that involved the terrible smell that came with examining life in horse feces, she shifted her attention to soil biodiversity and the worms. That shift in interest has taken her on an incredible journey to the most extreme locations in the world.
POW WOW to celebrate Native American culture
Awareness month events kick off today
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Stunning headdress, unique styles of singing and tribal dancing, the aroma of traditional Native American food amid generations of history will be abound in the Lory Student Center Saturday. As part of national celebrations -- November is Native American Awareness month -- CSU's Native American Cultural Center will host its 27th annual POW WOW.
CSU women's basketball team wins second exhibition game
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The Ram women's basketball team pulled away from the Adam's State Grizzlies in the second half of Friday night's game to come away with an 84-67 win. Check back at collegian.com for updates heading into the weekend.
