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Burke: You don't have to be a 'political person' to understand politics

Burke: You don’t have to be a ‘political person’ to understand politics

Callum Burke, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
Colorado State University embraces a lot of free speech opportunities; especially right on campus. On any given afternoon, with Colorado weather permitting, it is not uncommon to come across a crowd of people discussing a political issue such as religion or even something a little more mundane like minimum wage prices that don’t necessarily always force your hand to get involved. Other times, the topic is about a more serious issue within politics that may grab your attention and even incline you enough to chime in with your thoughts. 
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Stella: Call it a comeback — Ram Ruckus is starting anew

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 24, 2022
A perfect storm of COVID-19 and graduating seniors crippled Ram Ruckus, the official student-led group that supports Colorado State University athletic teams at games, right as it was starting to flourish.  This year, hopefully before basketball season, Ram Ruckus is looking to make a return. 
Henry: This year's selection of political ads are wild, wacky, weird

Henry: This year’s selection of political ads are wild, wacky, weird

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • October 19, 2022
The season of political ads is upon us with the midterm election in November. This brings back the era of televised insanity on behalf of politicians and their teams. Whatever goes through their minds when they storyboard these crazy ideas is truly enigmatic.  An advertisement put out by Alex Walker, former Democratic candidate for Colorado’s third Congressional district, portrays a literal fecal storm raining down upon Colorado citizens as a result of Lauren Boebert’s policies. It certainly catches the eye, triggers the gag reflex and overachieves the point it is trying to make with a not-safe-for-life cinematographic depiction that rivals “Sharknado” in quality. 
Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • October 19, 2022
Coming to college and experiencing what is likely your first taste of independence can be scary and uncertain. Meeting new people, getting a new job, adjusting to a new schedule — all of it is overwhelming but oh, so worth it.  One of your newfound abilities as an independent adult is exercising your right to vote — and it’s arguably the most important one. Plus, getting involved in Fort Collins and understanding the community is a great way to connect to your new home for at least the next four years. 
Tusinski: Gov. Jared Polis is not the progressive you think he is

Tusinski: Gov. Jared Polis is not the progressive you think he is

Dylan Tusinski, Collegian Columnist • October 19, 2022
In 2018, when Jared Polis was first running to be Colorado's governor, he pitched himself as a progressive candidate set to disrupt the Coloradoan political establishment. While on the campaign trail, Polis held rallies in the Colorado State University Lory Student Center and across Colorado alongside congressmen Bernie Sanders and Joe Neguse, both of whom are among the most progressive national politicians in the country. The aim was to drum up support from Colorado's progressive voters, and it worked.
Stella: Colorado can help Biden gain a better Democratic foothold

Stella: Colorado can help Biden gain a better Democratic foothold

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 18, 2022
We're nearly two years into President Joe Biden's term, and America has been witness to enormous legislative accomplishments from the Democratic president and Democratic Congress. Despite having the fourth equally split Senate in American history, Biden has found a way to get the job done and deliver to the American people. The United States Senate is a difficult place for the Democratic trifecta to get legislation passed because legislation requires a majority vote to pass, and with the Republican Party's reluctance to do anything for the American people, it is an uphill battle.
Eckburg: How to get the most out of your Homecoming weekend

Eckburg: How to get the most out of your Homecoming weekend

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • October 13, 2022
Homecoming week is a time for Rams of the past and present to reunite and celebrate their Ramily in a week of fun and football.  Whether you’re hosting a tailgate and grilling some bratwursts or killing time before Saturday’s kickoff, Fort Collins has a lot of activities for you to give your visiting family the full FoCo tour. Here are five things you should know to make the most out of Colorado State University and Fort Collins’ Homecoming offers.
Stella: 4 ways to tailor the best tailgate experience

Stella: 4 ways to tailor the best tailgate experience

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 11, 2022
College football is one of the greatest privileges as an American, and there is nothing better than spending your Saturday in a parking lot by your favorite college stadium tailgating. Tailgating is an art, and when done right, the outcome of the game does not really matter. Here are four ways to make your tailgate experience one to remember.
Tusinski: Ranked choice voting is a solution to an American problem

Tusinski: Ranked choice voting is a solution to an American problem

Dylan Tusinski, Collegian Columnist • October 5, 2022
In his farewell address, George Washington warned against the creation of American political parties. He firmly believed that the establishment of political factions would divide the country and cripple the democratic republic he and the other founding fathers created. If you ask me, he was right. Partisanship is reaching historical highs. American political gridlock is nearing unprecedented levels. Long-standing nonpartisan institutions have been rapidly politicized. Roughly a fifth of the country is sympathetic to political violence. I mean hell, our political divisions have nearly half the country preparing for a potential second civil war.
Burke: Hey, CSU, it's time to add a skate park to campus

Burke: Hey, CSU, it’s time to add a skate park to campus

Callum Burke, Collegian Columnist • October 4, 2022
Colorado State University is a very wheel-friendly campus. From bicycles to rollerblades to skateboards — even the occasional unicycle — when you step foot on campus you are sure to be met with a countless amount of wheeled vehicles. Since Fort Collins and CSU are well known for being bicycle-friendly, why we do not also possess a skate park on campus for those who partake in the sport to show off their talents?
Interim President Rick Miranda gives the Fall Address at the Oval to a crowd of made up of students, faculty and alumni

Stella: Miranda’s Fall Address reflected on our past, looked to future

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 3, 2022
The presidential Fall Address and University Picnic returned to The Oval on the Colorado State University campus for the first time since 2019 after its cancellation in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and being held on the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center in 2021. A lot has changed for CSU since this speech was last given, including the person giving the speech. 
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Eckburg: Why would we respect the elders who don’t respect our future?

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • September 27, 2022
We’ve all heard the phrase “respect your elders,” especially if you grew up in a particularly religious household. Having respect for older generations and their ideas has been a stronghold in American culture for decades — after all, we are deriving our current culture from the culture they grew up in.  Ageism in this country is also common, with people viewing older people as more frail or senile, especially since the idea of being and looking young is so desired in American culture. 
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