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Weishaar: Granny hobbies have many benefits; don’t judge them

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • April 10, 2025

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. I am a proud partaker of...

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Seymour: More amenities on campus should accept RamCash

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • April 8, 2025

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. There are two types of students:...

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Thorn: Crisis pregnancy centers do not care about women

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist • April 8, 2025
Chances are, if you live in Fort Collins, you have likely seen the Alpha Center on College Avenue. Though it may not be obvious from its generic name or unassuming exterior, the Alpha Center is a facility that claims to offer services to pregnant people, specifically to individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
Souza: 'Liberation Day' will have drastic impact on Colorado, CSU

Souza: ‘Liberation Day’ will have drastic impact on Colorado, CSU

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • April 7, 2025
There is nothing remotely freeing about April 2, the day Donald Trump coined “Liberation Day” by signing an executive order implementing tariffs on about 60 countries worldwide. Despite his intentions, the only things being liberated are the bills from our wallets and the success of the stock market.
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Lopez: I’m skipping this year’s ASCSU election; they don’t support all students

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • April 2, 2025
Over the four years I have been at Colorado State University, I have only voted in one Associated Students of CSU election. Given the recent diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that may be removed from the university without any input from students or the organization meant to represent us, I can confidently say that I won’t be voting in this year's election either.
Seymour: Overorganization stresses you out more than it helps

Seymour: Overorganization stresses you out more than it helps

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • April 2, 2025
In a world where we're constantly told that organization is the key to success, many of us strive to plan every aspect of our lives. However, excessive organization can hinder creativity, lead to burnout and strain relationships. Finding a balance between structure and spontaneity is key to a fulfilling life.
Souza: Rate My Professors isn't accurate

Souza: Rate My Professors isn’t accurate

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • March 31, 2025
As much as I love the second half of the spring semester — the warm and fresh weather boosts my mood, work ethic and overall vibe —registering for classes definitely brings unneeded stress to my already stressful life. Not only am I sent into a vicious cycle of worrying about what classes I need and then worrying because they’re not offered, but I frequent one website more often than Canvas, Gmail or ChatGPT (jokes, jokes) combined: Rate My Professors.
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Bisant: CSU’s architectural range cultivates scattered yet intriguing campus

Hayley Bisant, Collegian Columnist • March 27, 2025
The relationship an average student has with their college campus is far from normal. At least for the first year, it’s where they eat, sleep and work. As a result, campus can seem to encompass a person’s entire life, but hopefully it doesn’t act as such an all-consuming black hole.
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Proulx: Making sense of shifts that swung the 2024 presidential election

Caden Proulx, Collegian Columnist • March 24, 2025
On September 26th, 2024, I so confidently claimed "Kamala Harris is Brat, will win election because of it." But while Kamala Harris achieved virality in certain circles, Donald Trump achieved it in others.
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Souza: What would CSU’s campus look like without DEI?

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • March 24, 2025
It is sickening to think that an alternate universe without diversity, equity and inclusion policies on Colorado State University campus is an entirely plausible one. Despite student protests, petitions and stale reassurances from the CSU administration, we are already regressing into a campus completely rid of any diversity, equity or inclusion.
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Lopez: RLCs help students find belonging on CSU’s campus

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025
When I was staring at the residence halls' website, deciding where I wanted to live and where I would best fit in, I struggled. I knew I was entering a predominately white institution, and I knew I had to find a place where I would be able to form community and find friends within the dorm. For me, it was a tie between a community focused on reading and Key Communities.
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Souza: CSU isn’t advocating for DEI as well as other Colorado universities

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • March 14, 2025
It may appear as though Colorado State University has discussed the recent diversity, equity and inclusion changes sweeping across the country, but let me remind you: The CSU administration is not addressing these executive orders; they're rolling them over.
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