ASCSU conversation with activist, Alexander Mountain Fire suspect arrested, Recap of presidential debate

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For Thursday, September 12, learn about ASCSU's conversation with activist Holly Page with Gus Arnold in campus news. They discuss important topics such as bridging the gap between political parties in the nation and on campus. The conversation also included topics on the current political climate in the country followed by a viewing of the presidential debate Tuesday. Also in campus news with Arnold find out what new programs were approved to be added to Colorado State University and where CSU ranked in institutions in the world. Then in local news, Tyler Weatherwax brings you updates on a suspect arrested for the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned over 10,000 acres over the summer, learn more about what the suspect is being charged with. Also in local news, Weatherwax gives a rundown of phase two of the Fort Collins land use code and how it will impact the city and residents.

Then after the break, Arnold goes over what to do in Fort Collins between the Rocky Mountain Showdown in life and events. National news features a recap of the presidential debate between candidates former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Find out what the two candidates had to say on issues such as abortion, immigration, and the economy. The candidates and President Joe Biden also visited Ground Zero in New York City to mark 23 years since 9/11. Plus a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico is impacting residents in Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi learn more on how the states are being impacted. Then finally for national news inflation has reached a new low in the last three years.

Arnold returns for sports to deliver news about CSU football's transition to the PAC-12. And Arnold gives a look at the upcoming sports events including women's tennis, women's volleyball, and the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Finally, for this episode of the Rocky Mountain Review, Weatherwax delivers a weekend weather forecast to prepare for the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

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Original air date: September 12, 2024