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Ava Fricke

Ava Fricke is a political science major and journalism minor who is currently in her second year at Colorado State University. Ava takes a large interest in local and state politics and has spent a lot of time working with Coloradan politicians from across the state. She also works in the Governmental Affairs department at the Associated Students of Colorado State University. She has a passion for connecting citizens with accessible information about politics. She hopes to help to continue to inform constituents in the NoCo area of opportunities to get involved with their local government. When not thinking about politics, Ava loves to spend time in the local music scene. As an avid musician herself she always is looking for opportunities to support any form of live music. She also runs a DJ show at KCSU and is in the CSU marching band.

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Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

Dec 17, 2025

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8 min read

Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

This information helps inform residents on the region's current talent supply, talent demand, and baseline economic characteristics

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

What's happening

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CSU GPT launches its way into the future

Dec 4, 2025

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8 min read

CSU GPT launches its way into the future

The university is looking for ways to make AI more useful for the campus community

Ava Fricke
Matthew Horn
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Community

The Tax Lien Sale is coming back to Larimer County for 2025

Nov 14, 2025

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3 min read

The Tax Lien Sale is coming back to Larimer County for 2025

Investors are given an opportunity to purchase debt on Larimer County property

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke
SciFinder access reinstated at CSU after almost two weeks of negotiations

Nov 13, 2025

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5 min read

SciFinder access reinstated at CSU after almost two weeks of negotiations

The service was temporarily unavailable when language regarding AI usage raised concerns with CSU Dean of Libraries Dr. Karen Estlund.

Ava Fricke
Cole Walters
Ava Fricke, +1

What's happening

Closing Keynote: A conversation with former Gov. Bill Owens, hosted by President Amy Parsons.

Nov 11, 2025

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7 min read

Closing Keynote: A conversation with former Gov. Bill Owens, hosted by President Amy Parsons.

CSU President Amy Parsons held a wide-ranging conversation on democracy with former Gov. Bill Owens last week.

Ava Fricke
Robert Sides
Ava Fricke, +1

Community

Northern Colorado Airport Officially Moves to a New Form of Governance.

Oct 31, 2025

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3 min read

Northern Colorado Airport Officially Moves to a New Form of Governance.

Collaboration between Loveland and Fort Collins results in new ideas for the regional airport.

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

Community

Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on Increasing Rates Amid Rising Costs of Production

Oct 31, 2025

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3 min read

Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on Increasing Rates Amid Rising Costs of Production

New projects for the Platte River Power Authority company are costing the company more than initially expected

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke
Mayoral Candidates Engage With Colorado State University Student Body in Roundtable Discussion

Oct 29, 2025

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5 min read

Mayoral Candidates Engage With Colorado State University Student Body in Roundtable Discussion

The Associated Students of Colorado State University host mayoral candidates for a personal conversation surrounding local governmental policy.

The Ramspondents
Ava Fricke
The Ramspondents, +1

Community

Washed away: The story of CSU’s chalk, change, and controversy over free speech

Oct 23, 2025

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7 min read

Washed away: The story of CSU’s chalk, change, and controversy over free speech

Over the past two weeks, a new policy regarding free speech was quickly rescinded after students protested

Ava Fricke
Matthew Horn
Ava Fricke, +1

Politics

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Larimer County Ballot Measure Overview: Early Childhood and Childcare Tax

Oct 21, 2025

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4 min read

Larimer County Ballot Measure Overview: Early Childhood and Childcare Tax

What is the early childhood and childcare tax measure proposed by Larimer County on this November's ballot?

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

What's happening

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Rail Jam and Football, a New Colorado Campus Tradition.

Oct 21, 2025

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4 min read

Rail Jam and Football, a New Colorado Campus Tradition.

CSU Snow Days will bring a new snowy tradition to November tailgates.

The Ramspondents
Kaileen Gruber
Ava Fricke
The Ramspondents, +2

Politics

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Connections run deep for District 5 candidate Amy Hoeven

Oct 12, 2025

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5 min read

Connections run deep for District 5 candidate Amy Hoeven

She says her top priorities are supporting vulnerable community members, working on affordable housing and workforce development.

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

What's happening

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Fort Collins Election Preview: What’s on the Ballot?

Sep 28, 2025

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15 min read

Fort Collins Election Preview: What’s on the Ballot?

Plus an editor's note: Thank you for your continuing support of the Ramspondents.

The Ramspondents
Ava Fricke
The Ramspondents, +1

The Ramspondents

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