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Henry: America’s elderly government could use an age cap

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • April 25, 2022
President Joe Biden’s ghost handshake went viral a couple weeks ago, but since then, videos of the event taken at different angles have been released, showing he was in fact addressing people who were off-screen in the original video. The fact-checked video seemingly dispels rumors of Biden's confusion, but that does not mean his actions shouldn't be more seriously considered. Before the viral video was fact-checked, I myself fell victim to believing Biden was definitely off his rocker, and it got me thinking we should have an age limit for politicians.
Khao Soi Thai and a Mai Tai drink ordered Tom Kha Thai Asian Bistro located at 144 North Mason Street Unit 8, Fort Collins Colorado Apr 2.

McMillan: Eating ‘authentic’ foreign food is not a competition

Adah McMillan, Collegian Columnist • April 25, 2022
The search for “authentic” ethnic food is problematic and performative. First of all, the term “ethnic” itself is a problem. The use of ethnic to describe food from nonwhite cultures is not really accurate definition-wise but too accurate in its reflection of how a lot of white people think of people of color.
McKissick: Too much sex positivity can be a bad thing

McKissick: Too much sex positivity can be a bad thing

Nathaniel McKissick, Collegian Columnist • April 24, 2022
Sex positivity is reaching new peaks on the internet. People everywhere of all gender identities and sexualities are joining sites like JustFor.Fans or OnlyFans to post pornographic content of themselves. The number of content creators on OnlyFans more than tripled from May 2020 to September of last year, and while the ratio of pornographic to nonpornographic content hasn’t been made available, the website is nearly synonymous with sex work now. But has sex positivity enabled the growth of hookup culture? Can too much sex positivity place us in unsafe environments with strangers whom we know next to nothing about?
Sonny Perdue is sworn in as the 31st Secretary of Agriculture by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with his wife Mary Ruff and family at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. April 25, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Preston Keres via Wikimedia Commons)

Hontz: Congress must act to uphold public trust in the Supreme Court

Chase Hontz, Collegian Columnist • April 24, 2022
In the 232-year history of the United States Supreme Court, only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached. Despite this historical hesitancy of the American government to impeach justices, it’s becoming excruciatingly clear that Congress should act to hold Justice Clarence Thomas accountable for his recent actions.

Henry: Abstinence-only sex education is damaging, excludes LGBTQ+ people

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • April 24, 2022
Young adults have sex before marriage. Believe it or not, it is a common occurrence, especially when leaving home for the first time and being on one's own — it is a time not only to learn about a specific field of interest in a university setting but also to learn about and explore the field of sexuality. This leads to the question of why abstinence-only sex education is still a thing. Telling a teenager not to have sex is like telling a grizzly bear to not defecate in the woods.
The Colorado Eagles celebrate an overtime win against the Tucson Roadrunners at the Budweiser Events Center March 2, 2019. (Photo Courtesy of Colorado Eagles)

Tusinski: Now is the time to get into Colorado hockey

Dylan Tusinski, Collegian Columnist • April 18, 2022
There's a lot of buzz around Colorado sports as of late. The Denver Broncos acquired superstar quarterback Russell Wilson about a month ago, the Colorado Rockies signed World Series winner Kris Bryant shortly after and the Denver Nuggets appear poised for another deep playoff run. Seemingly lost in the hype, though, are the dominant performances from Colorado's hockey teams this year. Colorado is home to two professional hockey teams: The Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League, and the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League. The Eagles are the minor-league affiliates of the Avalanche, and both teams are gearing up for playoff runs this year.
McMillan: Dear CSU students: Please stop breaking things

McMillan: Dear CSU students: Please stop breaking things

Adah McMillan, Collegian Columnist • April 18, 2022
On April 8, Colorado State University students got an email from Housing & Dining Services notifying us of how much damage we’ve done to residential facilities: $60,000 worth. With around 150 reported incidents of this damage, that’s $400 per incident. $60,000 is more than out-of-state tuition and board. $60,000 is more than the average American salary. $60,000 is ridiculous, and we’re not even done with this school year. Apparently, we have some pretty pathetic self-control when it comes to not breaking stuff. 
A Colorado State student buries their head down as they deal with a large amount of homework April 17.

Gross: Working hard doesn’t have to mean burning out

Dillon Gross, Collegian Columnist • April 18, 2022
It’s almost the end of the semester for Colorado State University students. Plans for summer are underway, and the trees are starting to get green again, which also means finals are looming eerily in the distance. This point in the semester is rough for many students. Each Friday comes with a defeated sigh and a determined attitude that next week will be better.
A tower consisting of only Sippin' Pretty cans sit stacked on top of each other in the packaging section of the Odell Brewing Company April 6.

Beer Edition: Ranking local beer packaging

Adah McMillan, Collegian Columnist • April 11, 2022
There’s a lot of variety when it comes to beer, especially in Fort Collins, where we have over 20 breweries. Depending on your personal preferences, taste, alcohol by volume, malt and other factors lift some beers above others, but the most important thing to consider when picking a drink is, of course, the packaging. I’ve examined the options at 20 Fort Collins breweries to find the best beer packaging in the area. I’m a perfectly unbiased judge of packaging because I have never had a beer in my life and don’t ever intend to. My opinions are unfettered by any knowledge about beer. 
(Graphic illustration by Charlie Cohen | The Collegian)

Beer Edition: Beer isn’t just for men, so why do advertisers market it that way?

Dominique Lopez, Collegian Columnist • April 11, 2022
Created over 5,000 years ago through the process of fermentation, beer has been perceived as a man’s beverage. However, fermented beverages, which for so long have been marketed toward men, were actually created by women 9,000 years ago. Women during the early ages were always seen as belonging in the kitchen, meaning women were actually the first to brew beer, not men. Why is this the case, though? Why has beer been perceived as masculine rather than something to be consumed by anyone, no matter their gender?
(Collegian file photo) beer pong

Beer Edition: The top 5 beer games ranked

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor • April 10, 2022
Beer games: college traditions created over years and years of students coming up with ways to transform drinking from a casual activity to a competitive, social drink-a-palooza that have fueled many a fun night and many a brutal morning. From the timeworn classics to more modern creations, there is quite a hefty number of beer games these days, so how should you know which to use your precious beer playing?
The entryway arch of New Belgium Brewing on April 9, 2022.

Beer Edition: New Belgium is a tribute to beer and bikes in Fort Collins

Callum Burke, Collegian Columnist • April 10, 2022
When discussing the many aspects of Fort Collins that embrace its storied personality, there are a lot to choose from. For starters, you could mention the architecture of Old Town and the inspiration it supplied for the design of Main Street, U.S.A. You could also describe the picturesque Horsetooth Rock and accompanying view of Colorado’s vast foothills and mountains. Although both examples are suitable and worth mentioning, it would be a disgrace to neglect the importance of both beer and bicycles to the City, especially with the celebration of National Beer Day on April 7. Although both examples are suitable and worth mentioning, it would be a disgrace to neglect discussing the importance of both beer and bicycles to the city, especially with the celebration of National Beer Day on April 7.
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