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Bisant: It’s time to ditch Friday classes

Hayley Bisant, Collegian Columnist • April 22, 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. An hour and 15 minutes doesn’t...

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LTTE: Speakers like Chloe Cole threaten safety of transgender, marginalized students

Casandro Camarillo, Guest Author • April 21, 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. Letters to the Editor reflect...

Seriously: CSU honors Medved with student vs. staff basketball tournament

Seriously: CSU honors Medved with student vs. staff basketball tournament

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • April 21, 2025
Picture this: the buzzer just sounded for the University of Maryland v. Colorado State University March Madness game. Camera angles zoom in on CSU players snot-nosed, teary eyed, violently group-hugging in an intensely boy manner — mostly dap-ups lost within a symphony of “bro’s” and other love confessions. But the second that the video stops rolling, Niko Medved turns to the crowd and says, “It isn’t over yet, bitches.”
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Aigner: From the outside, looking in at American politics

Gideon Aigner, Guest Columnist • April 17, 2025
I was born in Colorado. There aren't many places in the world I’d rather be from, and I’m proud to be an American. Growing up, I sang “America the Beautiful,” performed the national anthem on a recorder in elementary school and even led the Pledge of Allegiance a few times in high school. Today, even though I love my country, I am so scared for her and the vulnerable people within.
Souza: Country music songwriting is antiquated

Souza: Country music songwriting is antiquated

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • April 16, 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. To be completely transparent,...

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Pavelko: Modernization of country dancing is sweeping across nation

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • April 15, 2025
Popular dancing shows often introduce the general population to new dancing styles like the cha-cha, paso doble, Viennese waltz and Charleston. These are only some of the many styles of dance there are in the world, and in recent years, I have seen firsthand the increase in popularity of a different dance style: country dancing.
Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase

Seymour: Disliking Western style is just a phase

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • April 14, 2025
There are two types of people: those who love to wear cowboy boots and sing along to country music and those who would rather not entertain that whole Western vibe. Ultimately, being a hater of the Western theme is a phase. It's a rite of passage, something many of us go through during our younger years when we feel the pressure to conform to what we think is cool.
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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.
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