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Willson: Eat less meat, save the planet

Lauren Willson February 27, 2018

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.   Climate change is one of...

Willson: Its time to talk about eating disorders, not strengthen stereotypes

Willson: It’s time to talk about eating disorders, not strengthen stereotypes

Lauren Willson February 22, 2018

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.   More than 30 million Americans...

T-shirts made by survivors of sexual assault hang in Durrell Center on Tuesday as part of the Clothesline Project, which raises awareness of sexual assault.

Willson: Sexual consent should not be complicated

Lauren Willson February 14, 2018

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.   College can be a confusing...

How can one not help but salviate to the sight of this cool, refreshing New Belgium beer? Fort Collins residents and the like will take over the streets this Saturday to drink good beer and show their excentric side during the annual Tour de Fat.

SERIOUSLY: FOMO plagues Colorado State University

Lauren Willson January 30, 2018

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from the opinion section of the Collegian. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not like reading editor’s notes are subject...

The rainbow flag, a symbol of LGBTQ pride, waving in the wind

Pronouns: languages change, so should we

Lauren Willson January 22, 2018

  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.   Those who use non-binary...

Willson: Its okay to deal with tragedy through humor

Willson: It’s okay to deal with tragedy through humor

Lauren Willson January 17, 2018

This is a Collegian head to head. The columns are in response to a recent video of YouTube star Logan Paul filming and mocking a victim of suicide. This instance brings up an important question: Is humor...

A squirrel plays hide n seek while eating in the Plant Environment Experiment Center on campus. As many know, the squirrels on campus can be surprisingly social.

SERIOUSLY: Colorado State University squirrels now a different species

Lauren Willson December 7, 2017

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from the opinion section of the Collegian. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not like reading editor’s notes are subject...

In the midst of a rigorous workout during one of Pure Barres afternoon class sessions, Kat Parker stretches with a resistance band along with the other participants at Pure Barre on Council Tree Avenue. (Photo credit: Amanda Garcia)

Willson: Exercise is not always healthy

Lauren Willson November 6, 2017

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.   In the United States, an...

Hands holding bride and groom cake toppers

Willson: Hookup culture is actually pretty great

Lauren Willson November 1, 2017

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.   Let’s talk about sex....

Willson: Mental illness is not a fashion statement

Willson: Mental illness is not a fashion statement

Lauren Willson October 18, 2017

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. “Anorexia: like Bulimia,...

Willson: Repealing Clean Power Plan harms economy, environment, and you

Willson: Repealing ‘Clean Power Plan’ harms economy, environment, and you

Lauren Willson October 17, 2017

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. Scott Pruitt, head of the EPA,...

People visit and pay their respects at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the recent mass shooting, on Reno Ave and Las Vegas Blvd. on Oct. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Willson: After Las Vegas, we need to assess our humanity, not our gun laws

Lauren Willson October 5, 2017
We should not overreact with radical changes to gun legislation. We need to focus on the issues that are really causing these crimes and tragic events, such as mental health and a growing sense of despondence over the current state of world affairs. 
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