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Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • October 18, 2022
Coming to college and experiencing what is likely your first taste of independence can be scary and uncertain. Meeting new people, getting a new job, adjusting to a new schedule — all of it is overwhelming but oh, so worth it.  One of your newfound abilities as an independent adult is exercising your right to vote — and it’s arguably the most important one. Plus, getting involved in Fort Collins and understanding the community is a great way to connect to your new home for at least the next four years. 
Tusinski: Gov. Jared Polis is not the progressive you think he is

Tusinski: Gov. Jared Polis is not the progressive you think he is

Dylan Tusinski, Collegian Columnist • October 18, 2022
In 2018, when Jared Polis was first running to be Colorado's governor, he pitched himself as a progressive candidate set to disrupt the Coloradoan political establishment. While on the campaign trail, Polis held rallies in the Colorado State University Lory Student Center and across Colorado alongside congressmen Bernie Sanders and Joe Neguse, both of whom are among the most progressive national politicians in the country. The aim was to drum up support from Colorado's progressive voters, and it worked.
Mushrooms, addiction treatment on the ballot

Mushrooms, addiction treatment on the ballot

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2022
Therapy is impactful in treating addictions, and psilocybin in combination with said therapy increases the efficacy of quitting over a short or long period. 
Stella: Colorado can help Biden gain a better Democratic foothold

Stella: Colorado can help Biden gain a better Democratic foothold

Michael Stella, Collegian Columnist • October 18, 2022
We're nearly two years into President Joe Biden's term, and America has been witness to enormous legislative accomplishments from the Democratic president and Democratic Congress. Despite having the fourth equally split Senate in American history, Biden has found a way to get the job done and deliver to the American people. The United States Senate is a difficult place for the Democratic trifecta to get legislation passed because legislation requires a majority vote to pass, and with the Republican Party's reluctance to do anything for the American people, it is an uphill battle.
Midterm voter guide: Candidates for state offices

Midterm voter guide: Candidates for state offices

Allie Seibel, Katherine Borsting, and Emmalee Krieg • October 18, 2022

Some of the state offices on the Colorado November ballot are secretary of state, state treasurer and attorney general. The secretary of state is in charge of elections among several other divisions,...

Midterm voter guide: Candidates for District 52 representative

Midterm voter guide: Candidates for District 52 representative

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2022

State representatives serve in a state-level legislative branch. Their position is meant to represent people within their voting district concerning state laws. While upholding the state’s constitution,...

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