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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Thorn: Talking about sex with your partner is important

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist September 16, 2024
For many young people, having sex is much easier than talking about it. It can often feel awkward to bring up sexual desires in conversation with a sexual partner or partners, but it is an essential part of developing a positive sexual relationship, not only with your partner but also with yourself.
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Thorn: Remember these best etiquette practices to have sex in dorms

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist August 28, 2024
Moving into the dorms can be incredibly exciting, especially for first-year students who are living on their own for the first time. There are countless new freedoms that come with living in a college dorm, one of which is the opportunity for new levels of sexual exploration and experimentation.
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Thorn: Stop making cult classic movies into musicals

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist April 30, 2024
The entertainment industry has entered an era of creative burnout. Very few new ideas are being made into blockbuster box office hits, and most of what is being promoted in mainstream media consists of remakes or overused and predictable plot archetypes. One major side effect of this mass burnout is the ever-increasing phenomenon of cult classic movies being remade as musical adaptations.
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Thorn: Supporting sexual assault survivors is more than just listening

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist April 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.  As Sexual Assault Awareness...

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