Campus news covers the announcement of an institutional subscription to a new database that aims to locate diverse funding types. The Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate covered multiple points, including low student participation in this year’s ASCSU elections. The Senate attempted to make changes to the development of the budget, which was met by an attempted veto by ASCSU President Nick DeSalvo, and emergency dorm room procedures.
In local news, funding for Fort Collins’ very own tree nursery will help replant across Colorado and other states. Updates to the Fort Collins Foothills Mall shooting include the decision to charge the 16-year-old shooter as an adult in the double homicide. Finally, a case of road rage leads to shots fired on Interstate 25 near Berthoud.
Life and events: Take a look at tomorrow’s upcoming concert at the Griffin Concert Hall. The School of Music Theater and Dance is set to perform its final showcase of the year, and the Poudre School District is currently hosting its display of student artwork until May 8. Music news covers new contributions to the Library of Congress, ranging from the Minecraft soundtrack to Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, plus Charlie XCX’s tour kicks off in America tonight. Audrey Donow delivers today’s feature story on the CSU arts management program. Catch interviews with event coordinators and faculty members who were involved with the event.
Updates on the death of Pope Francis, as well as the recent hands-off protest in Colorado and across the nation, are covered in national news with Tyler Weatherwax. Sports with Gus Arnold covers women’s tennis and their upcoming tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Men’s golf also prepares for the road in their upcoming tournament, plus Women’s softball gets ready for their game against Fresno State. To end off today’s Rocky Mountain Review, Weatherwax delivers weather for the week as rainy conditions make their way into the northern Colorado area.
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Original air date: April 22, 2025