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LFTE: For this Student Press Freedom Day, we must defend freedom of press

Allie Seibel, Hannah Parcells • February 27, 2025

"Freedom of the press is not just important, it is imperative for a functioning democracy.” President John F. Kennedy is not alone in this narrative. The importance of a free, independent press is...

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Weishaar: Combination desks are inconvenient, uncomfortable

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 27, 2025
Most classrooms on Colorado State University's campus have some sort of combination desk, which is any sort of desk that has a chair attached. The most common type are individuals — those oriented so that the bar connecting the desk to the chair can be lifted, allowing for easier entry. The bar should go under your dominant hand. The other type I have seen on campus is one in which the chair is on a swivel mounted to the desk. After the person using it pulls it out, the spring-locked chair will slide back toward the desk.
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Souza: CSU admin’s public statements fail to address student concerns

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 24, 2025
At what point can a public institution stand against policies thrust upon them by those who have historically funded it?
Engle: The Democratic Party has failed America

Engle: The Democratic Party has failed America

Will Engle, Copy Chief • February 24, 2025
President Donald Trump and his legion of fascists and oligarchs marched their way into the White House this January, and the Democrats handed him the golden key while doing an interpretive dance to protest his ever-growing power.
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LTTE: Stand firm against attacks on DEI, research funding at CSU

Guest Author • February 24, 2025
When I graduated from Colorado State University with my undergraduate degree I was honored to be named an Outstanding Graduate, and I was also nominated and then selected to deliver the Senior Address at my commencement ceremony. These recognitions, I believe, were largely due to my perseverance through immense hardship, having demonstrated that I was able to withstand a lot of suffering and hardship without giving up while staying committed to earning my degree, and still managing to stay involved with student government, and multiple extracurriculars.
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Bisant: Self-dates are more valuable than you may think

Hayley Bisant, Collegian Columnist • February 20, 2025
Comment sections play a much larger role in the enjoyment of social media platforms than one might expect. The second it’s no longer available, the entire experience feels immediately diminished, despite the fact that it’s a relatively small feature. It’s also something you barely notice until it’s no longer available, similar to how resounding silence tends to feel much louder than whatever sound was previously audible in the background.
Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Seriously: Trump announces replacements for Department of Education

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 18, 2025
During his path to presidency and even after inauguration, between his stints pardoning QAnon shamans who are more loyal and white than his jizz napkins, President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to cut the Department of Education. Just yesterday, he announced his plans to replace the department with “something funner.”
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a brave attempt that falls short

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2025

There is no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a strange place since "Avengers: Endgame." While some projects like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" have...

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Weishaar: The BMI is outdated, flawed

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • February 18, 2025
According to the Body Mass Index, I am obese. The Body Mass Index, more commonly referred to as the BMI, is a measure of how fat someone is. It is used in the medical field as a health indicator. I can not overstate how unbelievably flawed this tool is.
Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college

Seymour: Spring semester acts as 2nd chance in college

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist • February 17, 2025
As a fresh college student, the first semester can be rough and intimidating. It feels like we're thrown into a pack of wolves and just told, “You’ll be fine, go make some friends.” But it is not easy.
Seriously: Valentine's Day protection means 1 less Scorpio man

Seriously: Valentine’s Day protection means 1 less Scorpio man

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist • February 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day is arguably the sexiest day of the year. It is the one day a year that is entirely devoted to love, intimacy and getting it on, making it the perfect excuse for an extra steamy, extra long night of fun. But remember to take caution when getting frisky this Valentine’s Day because if you’re not careful, you may find yourself staring at a positive pregnancy test a few weeks later, and if that alone isn’t enough to scare you, here’s something that should.
Souza: Your life is a series of coincidences

Souza: Your life is a series of coincidences

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • February 11, 2025
Several years ago, I first saw this video of Angelina Jolie receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Governors Awards, a ceremony by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that recognizes various actors’ achievements. I’m not particularly moved by award show speeches; I don’t particularly watch award shows.
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