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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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LFTE: Student civic engagement in ASCSU elections is more important than ever

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • April 2, 2025

Let's be honest — it has long been our generation's responsibility to fix the wrongs of the previous generation, and now, with the United States more polarized than ever, civic engagement and responsibility...

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.
April Fools': 5 incontrovertible reasons why you should immediately abandon your family, career and personal autonomy to join a cult today!

April Fools’: 5 incontrovertible reasons why you should immediately abandon your family, career and personal autonomy to join a cult today!

Hanky Panky, Master Instigator • April 1, 2025

Look, let’s be real — life is hard. Student loans? Sky-high. Job market? Bleak. The constant existential dread of figuring out what you’re doing with your life? Ever-present. We are certainly not...

April Fools': 5 baby names that may really lean into your executive order preferences

April Fools’: 5 baby names that may really lean into your executive order preferences

Detectivo Liberal, Onomatology Detective • April 1, 2025
The challenge of figuring out what to name your child in our current political environment is a tough feat. But no matter the challenge, there is always going to be an opportunity for you to name your child after the over 90 executive orders that President Donald Trump has signed so far this year. Here are some of the top picks that should really tickle your fancy.
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LTTE: CSU TPUSA anti-trans event puts students at risk of harm

Giovanna Paterno, Guest Author • March 31, 2025
If you do a simple Google search of Turning Point USA, you would be met by this message on their main page that reads, "TPUSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to identify, educate, train and organize students to promote freedom." This seems innocent enough. I mean, who doesn't love the idea of promoting freedom?
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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Collegian roundtable discusses CSU men’s basketball 2024-25 season

Sports Desk • March 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As the Colorado State men's basketball...

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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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