Mold spores found in CSU physiology building, Fort Collins High School fails to prevent racially hostile environment, Russia warns of third World War

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Today's episode of the Rocky Mountain review starts with campus news. A story on Colorado State University's physiology building containing mold spores causing harm to students, staff, and faculty. Audrey Donow reports on the building's hazardous conditions and what third-party companies found. Campus news shifts to the Associated Students of Colorado State University and their work in introducing a new bill that aims to help the CSU EMS club in funding a student-run CSU EMS service plus ASCSU's efforts to prevent bias on campus.

Tyler Weatherwax brings today's local news with a story on Fort Collins snow plows receiving fun-themed names for a new fleet known as the Frost Fleet. Learn how Poudre School District students worked with snowplow drivers to pick the six winter-themed names. Weatherwax showcases the work of Poudre Fire Authority with their work in saving several animals in the past week. Two dogs trapped in a burning garage and a dumpster-bound kitten were reduced by the Poudre Fire Authority. Finally, for local news, a Fort Collins school, Liberty Common High School, is found to have failed to properly address a racially hostile environment within the school. A student was harassed by two other students including being called slurs and making racist remarks. The student's mother is taking action now.

Donow then brings life and events with a look at what is to come this week in Fort Collins. Learn more about live music happening at the Coast tonight, the Climbing Film Tour, and performances from the School of Music. After the break, Weatherwax brings national news with information on a new E-coli outbreak in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Spirit Airlines announced its plans for bankruptcy protection on Monday as the budget airline has struggled to make a return after the pandemic. Finally for national news tensions increased between Russia and the United States after President Joe Biden announced that Ukraine could finally use U.S.-made and supplied missiles. Learn more about what this means for the war in Ukraine and what the world thinks of President Biden's decision.

KCSU assistant sports director Trey DuFauchard delivers the CSU sports report including a look at the Rams' win over Wyoming on Friday for the Golden Boot. Following up on DuFauchard's report is KCSU sports director Austin Martin with an interview with CSU football player Dane Olson. To wrap up the show get your Fort Collins weather report from Weatherwax for the week as winds pick up.

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