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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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LFTE: Collegian readers, your vote matters — we have the info you need

LFTE: Collegian readers, your vote matters — we have the info you need

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief October 20, 2022

Editor’s Note: All letters from the editor reflect the views of the editorial board only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian. Dear readers, This week, registered Colorado voters...

The Colorado experience — benefits of sports betting

The Colorado experience — benefits of sports betting

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

As all eyes shift to the ballots, sports betting will continue to be one of the most talked about issues nationwide. Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, both...

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 20, 2022

Casting a ballot is a process some young people look forward to; it's a special privilege of being 18 to be able to aid in making the decisions that help guide local, state and national government. Voting...

How visual art shapes our political, moral compass

How visual art shapes our political, moral compass

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

Visual art remains one of society’s most valued means of communication, spreading ideologies through methods beyond the need for words or sound. The value of visual art is especially important in shining...

A no smoking sign posted outside Colorado State University Cottonwood apartment

A look into Colorado State University cannabis policy

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022
Colorado State University's prohibitive cannabis policy may seem strange to an outside observer. We live in a legal state and even have a bar on campus, so why is cannabis disallowed?
Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments

Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

This year, three amendments are being considered for ratification to the Colorado Constitution. The following has been compiled with information from the 2022 State Ballot Information Booklet and Ballotpedia.  Amendment...

Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay

Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief October 19, 2022

Fort Collins residents will vote on three city-initiated charter amendments this November.  The charter amendments, all of which were placed on the ballot through Fort Collins City Council ordinances,...

Henry: This year's selection of political ads are wild, wacky, weird

Henry: This year’s selection of political ads are wild, wacky, weird

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist October 19, 2022
The season of political ads is upon us with the midterm election in November. This brings back the era of televised insanity on behalf of politicians and their teams. Whatever goes through their minds when they storyboard these crazy ideas is truly enigmatic.  An advertisement put out by Alex Walker, former Democratic candidate for Colorado’s third Congressional district, portrays a literal fecal storm raining down upon Colorado citizens as a result of Lauren Boebert’s policies. It certainly catches the eye, triggers the gag reflex and overachieves the point it is trying to make with a not-safe-for-life cinematographic depiction that rivals “Sharknado” in quality. 
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. 
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