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Broncos Country, voting on a new stadium may be in your future

Broncos Country, voting on a new stadium may be in your future

Damon Cook, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

Colorado residents are officially set to vote Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the midterm elections. While there aren't really any sports-related issues on the ballot this year, it begs the question if we could be...

Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Eckburg: Registering to vote is easy, important in Colorado

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director October 19, 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 19, 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. 
Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 18, 2022

The state of Colorado has the second-highest voter turnout in the United States, according to Ballotpedia. Colorado has adopted policies and general attitudes that have created a robust voting culture. “Our...

Midterm voter guide: Candidates for CO governor, lt. governor

Midterm voter guide: Candidates for CO governor, lt. governor

Piper Russell, News Editor October 18, 2022

Five pairs of candidates are running for Colorado governor and lieutenant governor, jobs that implement state laws and oversee the Colorado executive branch primarily. Heidi Ganahl/Danny Moore Republican...

Midterm voter guide: Larimer County commissioner, clerk, treasurer

Midterm voter guide: Larimer County commissioner, clerk, treasurer

DJ Vicente, Miles Buchan, and Serena Bettis October 18, 2022

In the November election, Larimer County voters will elect a commissioner for District 1, a county clerk and recorder and a county treasurer. The commissioner district encompasses Timnath, Wellington and...

Midterm voter guide: Larimer County assessor, surveyor, sheriff, coroner

Midterm voter guide: Larimer County assessor, surveyor, sheriff, coroner

Alex Hasenkamp, Alex Wilson, and Ivy Secrest October 18, 2022

Positions for the Larimer County assessor, surveyor, sheriff and coroner are up for election on the November ballot. According to the Larimer County assessor webpage, "the county assessor is responsible...

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 17, 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,...

Midterm voter guide: Representative to the 118th US Congress — District 2

Midterm voter guide: Representative to the 118th US Congress — District 2

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 17, 2022

Colorado's second congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Joe Neguse; however, constituents will decide between Neguse and his opponents based on their respective campaigns Nov. 8.  Joe...

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