Colorado State University’s 2026 school year budget has been announced, with Audrey Donow, who goes over the price increase for students. Then, the Associated Students of Colorado State University held their final senate meeting of the school year, saying goodbye to graduating seniors. The Senate also discussed issues in the CSU community, including the endorsement of creating a new Colorado higher education mutual academic defense compact resolution, an update surrounding a veto from ASCSU president Nick Desalvo, and a resolution denouncing student visas being revoked. Campus news continues with updates on the controversial video posted by CSU depicting what the CSU community saw as a Nazi salute.
Local news with Tyler Weatherwax brings updates on the recent debate sparked over the future of the site of Hughes Stadium. Then, another update to a previous story, a third arrest has been made in connection with the body found in the Poudre Canyon. Dowow brings life and events, starting with a heavy metal orchestra tonight at 7:30 pm at the CSU Organ Recital Hall. At the Lyric on Wednesday is music trivia at 6:30 pm, get your KCSU music news report with Donow and Gus Arnold covering the Met Gala and a new Lord album.
Hope Caiazza presents the feature story with coverage of the CSU Jazz Ensemble that celebrated the life and career of celebrated jazz drummer Roy Haynes. Join Caiazza with interviews with those who enjoyed the evening, and learn more about the jazz ensemble’s performance.
In Colorado, 114 federal employees were fired from their jobs due to federal budget cuts and concerns of wasted spending from the Trump administration. Then learn more about President Trump’s push to free Tina Peters from a Colorado prison following election felonies. Sports covers updates surrounding the recent NCAA regional Women’s golf tournament, softball’s recent stretch of games, and the recent Doug Max invitational. To wrap up learn more about the expected rain in Fort Collins.
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Original air date: May 6, 2025