Cole Walters

Cole Walters is a junior at Colorado State University majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Science Communication. He has a diverse background in journalism and communication, including social media, written journalism and photojournalism.

What's happening

Harmony in motion: Harmony corridor construction plan

Nov 17, 2025

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9 min read

Harmony in motion: Harmony corridor construction plan

Future plans include a bus route, improved intersections, and widening to six lanes from College Avenue to Boardwalk Drive

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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, +1

Nature

Photo story: Northern lights seen across northern Colorado during a major geomagnetic storm

Nov 12, 2025

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2 min read

Photo story: Northern lights seen across northern Colorado during a major geomagnetic storm

A G4 geomagnetic storm hit the Earth this week, creating a vibrant display of the aurora borealis across the entire United States, including northern Colorado.

Cole Walters

Nature

The northern lights in Colorado: How you might be able to see them this week

Nov 11, 2025

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3 min read

The northern lights in Colorado: How you might be able to see them this week

The northern lights may be visible in northern Colorado this week due to geomagnetic storming. Here’s what to expect and how you might be able to see them

Cole Walters

What's happening

Two halves of a whole: Artist uses identity to inspire Pianos About Town project

Nov 10, 2025

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8 min read

Two halves of a whole: Artist uses identity to inspire Pianos About Town project

Chyna Mapel has a special design that symbolizes her life as a Chinese-American

Calvin Masten, +2

Community

Nov 3, 2025

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10 min read

Women’s Bodybuilding Club builds strength and community

Two local gym professionals band together to create a local community for women in the gym

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Artist of the Week: Cameron Duke, The 500-Word Scientist

Oct 30, 2025

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7 min read

Artist of the Week: Cameron Duke, The 500-Word Scientist

Cameron Duke, one of the voices on Youtube’s multi-million subscriber channel, MinuteEarth talks about his passion for biology and background in writing.

The Ramspondents, +3

Oct 28, 2025

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7 min read

Artist of the Week: Robert Klose

Local Fort Collins artist Robert Klose is creating unique layered plywood art, described by him as topography art, that mixes physical and digital realities. With each part of his artistic process being unique, Klose brings a fresh perspective on art to Fort Collins’ vibrant community.

The Ramspondents, +2

Nature

Fort Collins’ first snow of the season: The data says it could be this week

Oct 26, 2025

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5 min read

Fort Collins’ first snow of the season: The data says it could be this week

As we near the end of October, we approach the average first snow date

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Politics

Ballot Issue 302: What to know about the Natural Areas Tax Extension

Oct 17, 2025

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5 min read

Ballot Issue 302: What to know about the Natural Areas Tax Extension

If passed, the quarter-cent tax will become permanent

Cole Walters

Community

It’s time to make some wishes: The Orionids meteor shower peak is coming soon

Oct 10, 2025

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4 min read

It’s time to make some wishes: The Orionids meteor shower peak is coming soon

The cloud left behind by comet Halley is creating an active meteor shower from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7. Here’s how you can get the best view in northern Colorado.

Cole Walters

What's happening

The northern lights aren’t just for Alaska: Here’s how to spot them in Colorado

Sep 23, 2025

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5 min read

The northern lights aren’t just for Alaska: Here’s how to spot them in Colorado

The sun is in an active period, and this is causing the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, to be more common. Here’s how you can view them in Colorado.

Cole Walters