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Students walk through the oval located off West Laurel Street. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Leibee: Campus tours don’t tell the whole truth about this school

Katrina Leibee February 26, 2019

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. We all chose to come to Colorado...

The United Women of Color club hosted a hair show as one of CSU's Black History Month events. Here is a model from the theme section Cornrows/Braids. (Susie Heath | The Collegian)

Ortiz: Educational institutions uphold racist beauty standards

Kenia Ortiz February 25, 2019

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. Black beauty is not celebrated...

April 7, 2018 - Jacumba, California, U.S. - Image shows US border fence looking southwest on the Mexico border with mountainous terrain.  This type of barrier is generally called "landing mat," a reference to the use of steel panels from the Vietnam War era which helped helicopters land in jungle areas. Landing mats are an early approach to creating a barrier on the US border with Mexico, to prevent illegal crossings. The structure is made of steel panels welded together and attached to vertical steel columns that follow the contours of the land. The structure varies in height from 5 to 10 feet, so it is effective against vehicles, but easily climbed by people on foot.  Later versions of the border fence use superior construction designs to prevent illegal border crossers. The fence is not a contiguous structure across the US boundary with Mexico, but is found in segments where relatively higher frequency of attempted border crossings occur. (Credit Image: © Gary Moon via ZUMA Wire)

Thompson: Trump’s border wall will be a disaster for the environment

Madison Thompson February 21, 2019

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. With the threat of climate...

An appealing sign into a nightclub X prostitution bar. Image provided by Max Pixel website.

Rego: The United States should legalize prostitution

Shay Rego February 20, 2019

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. Sex working is the most dangerous...

The future of technology is coming to CSU Friday, April 13th for the ISTeC Symposium. (Photo by Jonathan Walls/Info Media)

Ortiz: There is a thin line between on-screen problematic characters and real life

Kenia Ortiz February 19, 2019

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. TV shows and movies sold our...

Senators vote on a bill in the Associated Students of Colorado State University. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Vander Graaff: ASCSU skews focus away from student representation

Abby Vander February 19, 2019

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. Associated Students of Colorado...

Leibee: Assigning genders at birth is okay

Leibee: Assigning genders at birth is okay

Katrina Leibee February 18, 2019

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 2018, NBC news released...

Naughty books and videos line the shelves of Doctor John's Sex Shop. These and more are sold to Fort Collins residence who are feeling experimental in the bedroom.

Thompson: Pornography is not a cure for loneliness

Madison Thompson February 14, 2019

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. If it exists, somewhere on...

Valentine's Day candy heart (Photo via Wikimedia commons)

Vander Graaff: Valentine’s Day celebrations mislead elementary schoolers

Abby Vander February 14, 2019

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. By celebrating Valentine’s...

Chocolates are a popular gift for Valentine's Day, but who says you have to be in a relationship in order to enjoy them? (Photo by Jenna Fischer)

Rego: Why Valentine’s Day ruining relationships really matters

Shay Rego February 13, 2019

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. Valentine’s Day has a way...

A freight train is stopped near the intersection of Mason and Mulberry streets following a collision with a pedestrian at approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 7. One fatality was confirmed by Fort Collins Police Services. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Cheadle: The City should re-rout the train tracks

Connor Cheadle February 13, 2019

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. It is time for Fort Collins...

The CSU Health Network has one of the largest group programs in the country. In addition, many students participate in skill-building workshops to build knowledge and increase coping skills in certain areas of their lives. Students who are interested in joining a group program or workshop can call or visit Counseling Services on the 3rd floor of the CSU Health and Medical Center. (Mackenzie Pinn | Collegian)

McWilliams: Don’t judge vaccines based on the flu vaccine

Leta McWilliams February 12, 2019

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. Measles—a once eradicated...

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