Vol. 128, No. 119 Monday, April 15, 2019
NEWS
OPINION
SPORTS
Project Homeless Connect brings help to those in need
We need more democratic involvement
Softball takes weekend series over UNLV
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AmundsonFarias wins ASCSU presidential election By Collegian Staff @CSUCollegian
Haddish’s filmography includes a starring role in “Girls Trip” alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah and Regina Hall, the TBS comedy show “The Last O.G.” and “The Lego Movie 2.”
After an unexpected snow day delayed the announcement of Associated Students of Colorado State University presidential and Speaker of the Senate results, the students of CSU have a new student body president and vice president. In an election season that saw a record-breaking 26.6% voter turnout of the student body, Ben Amundson and Alexandra Farias have been named the next president and vice president of the Associated Students of CSU. Blake Alfred was elected Speaker of the Senate. Prior to the official announcement, President Tristan Syron spoke to the Senate about the unprecedented voter turnout, congratulating both the winners and the campaigns that lost. “Never before in history have we ever seen that. Eight-thousand votes — that’s amazing. Three years ago, when I ran with Nick Bohn, it was 12%,” Syron said. “In that short time, it’s more than doubled. I think it’s exemplifying a new level of credibility, a new level of trust that this organization has. So, let’s not ruin this. To the winners: congratulations, well-done! To those less fortunate: congratulations, well-done!” Elections Manager Adriana Graybeal congratulated all the candidates, saying she was impressed by the high turnout from all colleges.
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American actress, singer, model, comedian and author Tiffany Haddish performs at Colorado State University’s RamFest April 11. PHOTO BY GABY ARREGOCES COLLEGIAN
Tiffany Haddish delivers hilarious, honest stand-up set at RamFest By Graham Shapley @shapleygraham
RamFest has once again come and gone, though this time rather than providing a musical set for students to jam out to, a stand-up routine was performed by none other than
Tiffany Haddish, a breakout comedienne and actress. RamFest, traditionally an annual concert put on by RamEvents, changed it up in one other way beside forgoing the usual concert, though this change wasn’t intentional. The event is normally held at the
beginning of the fall semester, but this time around it had to be put on hold following the unexpected cancellation of the headlining artist’s tour, which included Colorado State University. Ramfest was instead rescheduled for spring, and Haddish headlined April 11.