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Samantha Patrick sits above the roughly 1,200-strong crowd that turned out for Fort Collins Local Girl Gang's Planned Parenthood solidarity rally Feb. 11, 2017.

Lopez: Our bodies are not your politics; stop debating abortion

Dominique Lopez, Collegian Collumnist • February 3, 2022
If you go into a hospital in order to get a medical procedure, such as surgery or even cosmetic surgery, the government never seems to ask questions or discuss the legality of receiving such procedures. Abortions, however, have multiple federal and state laws regulating them, and legislators frequently try to push back to ensure people cannot receive abortions without meeting specific criteria. Why is this the reality? Why are the choices of a person who wants to end a pregnancy — regardless of the reason — questioned by the government before they can even begin the process?
the storefront of a king soopers surrounded by snowy trees

Henry: Unionizing works, especially amid a labor shortage

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • February 3, 2022
Sometimes a person must stand up for what they feel is right. For some, it is a political ideology, and for others, it may be their religion. When wages were too low and expectations too high, King Soopers employees found themselves standing up for what they believed was the proper move forward. For a little under two weeks in January, King Soopers employees went on strike, citing lack of proper wages, outsourcing of jobs and lack of protection in the workplace. This strike was supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7, a union that assisted these employees in coming to an agreement with the store.
Stella: Biden was right to call Peter Doocy "a stupid son of a bitch"

Stella: Biden was right to call Peter Doocy “a stupid son of a bitch”

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • February 1, 2022
When President Joe Biden called Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy “a stupid son of a bitch,” he put into words how many Americans feel about the outspoken Doocy and mainstream media in general. The remark from the president came at the end of an event hosted at the White House on Jan. 24, during which the president was meant to inform Americans about the steps the White House Competition Council is taking to combat inflation — an economic issue wherein the purchasing power of currency decreases over time, making goods more expensive for consumers.
The dining halls on Colorado State University's campus have thousands of people passing through every day, and it has come into question whether the way these facilities are run and used are clean and if they could cause health concerns, March 9, 2021.

Gross: Colorado State requiring meal plans is unfair to students

Dillon Gross, Collegian Columnist • January 31, 2022
Here’s a joke to start off your spring semester: How do you start a conversation with a freshman? By complaining about the dining hall food. It’s OK if you don’t get the joke or don’t find it funny. It’s because it’s not really that funny. It’s unfortunate that the lack of quality in the dining hall food has become a joke to Colorado State University students, but it’s the truth. The pandemic-affected food currently being served in the dining halls is disappointing at best and can be borderline inedible at times. 
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Lopez: We have the right to be heard, but not according to the Senate

Dominique Lopez, Collegian Columnist • January 26, 2022
The right to vote is precious; it is what allows United States citizens the opportunity to share their voice, be recognized and choose who they want to represent them. However and unfortunately, it isn’t always guaranteed for everyone within the U.S. On Jan. 19, the Senate blocked a voting rights bill that would secure the rights of voting for several marginalized groups, including women and people of color. This act included measures such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, both of which would have attempted to dismantle the restrictions placed on voting rights.
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Stella: Moby Arena has served us well, but it’s time for an upgrade

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • January 26, 2022
With the return of fans to live sporting events, students have consistently shown up to support Colorado State University athletics inside Moby Arena. After going dark for over a year, Moby Madness is back in full swing. Students broke the student attendance record at the men's basketball game against the University of New Mexico with 3,844 students on Jan. 19. This student crowd filled 160% of student seating capacity. 
Lopez: Colorado State University staff deserves our gratitude

Lopez: Colorado State University staff deserves our gratitude

Dominique Lopez, Collegian Columnist • January 25, 2022
After returning to campus and making my way through my first days back, I couldn't help but think about the many members of Colorado State University’s staff who work so hard to ensure our safety, happiness and pride at our beautiful school. These individuals are such an integral part of our campus, and yet they are sometimes overlooked. How often are these staff members truly thanked by the very students they support?
Meltzner: To the class of 2022: Let's ease our graduation anxiety

Meltzner: To the class of 2022: Let’s ease our graduation anxiety

JD Meltzner, Collegian Columnist • January 25, 2022
Times of major change and transition are the most impactful and altering experiences that occur in one’s life. These moments have the ability to give rise to such a unique myriad of emotions in a way that no other life milestones can. This influx of emotion can create confusion; the excitement of impending new horizons collides with the sadness of closing another chapter to create a bittersweet soup that makes these transitional moments in life murky and raw. 
Henry: Don't let Big Pharma do the research for you

Henry: Don’t let Big Pharma do the research for you

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • January 25, 2022
Have you ever been watching traditional television or Hulu and some random drug advertisement using an unrelated, whimsical stock video pops up? The advertisement usually informs the viewer of what the drug does and entices the viewer to ask their doctor about it, then, in the end, a sped-up voiceover lists off the long list of side effects. If you've ever thought it strange that these pharmaceutical companies are advertising drugs that can only be prescribed by a doctor, you are not alone.
(Graphic Illustration by Dylan Tusinski | The Collegian) (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Creative Commons gallery.)

Tusinski: Democrats are in trouble, especially on college campuses

Dylan Tusinski, Collegian Columnist • January 24, 2022
Even though it feels like time simultaneously whizzed by and dragged on endlessly since the 2020 presidential election, we've officially hit an important milestone: We're halfway to the 2022 midterm elections. The midterms are a significant political marker. They come halfway through each president's term and stand as a way to gauge how the country is feeling about how they're doing in office.
Students for Trump stickers on the Students for Trump table Nov. 3. “I know it’s a controversial image for us to have,” co-founder and Vice President Gabby Reichardt said. “But it is really a place for people to come and talk those issues out, those social issues, the way they want to vote and really tease out some of those conversations, since it can get a little hostile in other areas of campus.” (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Hontz: Trump left an everlasting effect on American politics

Chase Hontz, Collegian Columnist • January 24, 2022
Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Adding to the date’s significance, Jan. 20 also marks one full year from the official end of what was arguably the most disastrous presidency in American history. When Former-President Donald Trump vacated the White House almost exactly one year ago from today, many Americans hoped and believed his chaotic reign over the nation’s politics had finally come to an abrupt end. Any chance of Trump maintaining control over the Republican Party likely diminished due to the Capitol insurrection following his accusations of widespread voter fraud only two weeks prior to leaving office. 
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Henry: Gen Z is reshaping a future without the American dream

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • January 20, 2022
The term “American dream” can hold many different meanings to each individual living in America. For some, it is the ability to achieve financial prosperity no matter the person’s ethnicity or background, and for others, it is simply the ability to live a better life in a society rich with opportunity.
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