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The Collegian newspaper. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Goodbye from your 2020 opinion desk

Kenia Ortiz, Ethan Vassar, Shay Rego, and Fynn Bailey
May 10, 2020
(Photo Illustration by Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Seriously: Sad local man finds happiness commenting on Collegian articles

Ethan Vassar
March 3, 2020
Seriously: Socialism is extremely offensive to introverts

Seriously: Socialism is extremely offensive to introverts

Ethan Vassar
February 24, 2020
(Photo via Tommy Brown, U.S. Air Force)

Seriously: Top 4 laziest ways to celebrate Black History Month

Ethan Vassar
February 18, 2020
Seriously: Coronaviruss impact on Fort Collins

Seriously: Coronavirus’s impact on Fort Collins

Ethan Vassar
February 10, 2020
Seriously: No, we dont live in a society

Seriously: No, we don’t live in a society

Ethan Vassar
February 3, 2020
Seriously: Yes, we do live in a society

Seriously: Yes, we do live in a society

Ethan Vassar
February 3, 2020
Seriously: Local incel calls for white history month in January

Seriously: Local incel calls for white history month in January

Ethan Vassar
January 22, 2020
Seriously: Mrs. Claus should be delivering gifts this year

Seriously: Mrs. Claus should be delivering gifts this year

Ethan Vassar
December 16, 2019
A snowman stands by the Lory Student Center on Thursday afternoon. Several inches of snow fell on Thursday afternoon, and temperatures are predicted to stay in the low 40s for Friday. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Seriously: Avoid using the term ‘snowman’ this holiday season

Ethan Vassar
December 9, 2019
Gun drawing (Courtesy of Pixabay)

Seriously: If you own a gun, you are a pathetic coward

Ethan Vassar
November 14, 2019
Seriously: You failed No Nut November, what now?

Seriously: You failed No Nut November, what now?

Ethan Vassar
November 11, 2019
UNC Professor of Psychology Doug Woody talks to students about contemporary racial discrimination in the Clark Building April 11. Woody discussed a variety of issues such as diversity, microaggressions, and historical discrimination while engaging with CSU students. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Seriously: Professors expect too much, accommodate too little

Ethan Vassar
November 4, 2019
Shelves of Halloween costumes on display. During Halloween there are many costume options that are not offensive. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Seriously: 5 extremely last-minute Halloween costumes

Ethan Vassar
October 27, 2019
Charlie Kirk speaking in the Lory Student Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Seriously: Charlie Kirk coming to CSU is a good thing

Ethan Vassar
October 20, 2019
Cameron Butler (16) blocks for Dante Wright (22) as he runs towards the first down marker, during CSUs first home game. CSU beats Western Illinois 38-13. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU hiring actors, fake fans to attend football games

Ethan Vassar
October 13, 2019
CSU students walking to their next class on Friday. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU to enforce minimum walking speed on campus

Ethan Vassar
October 6, 2019
A dejected ram team after losing to Toledo 41-35 on September 21. Despite the loss the rams kept it a close game. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU football, Bobo committed to mediocrity

Ethan Vassar
October 2, 2019
Westfall And Parmelee will be the only residence halls open over break. Students staying on campus will be charged $35 a day including $15 RamCash. Winter break housing applications and more information can be found at the CSU Housing and Dining Services website. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Seriously: Never hook up with someone from your dorm floor

Ethan Vassar
September 29, 2019
Seriously: Study identifies top 5 porn searches in dorms

Seriously: Study identifies top 5 porn searches in dorms

Ethan Vassar
September 16, 2019
The Animal Sciences Building is currently under construction as it receives a new addition of the JBS Food Innovation Center. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU to be construction free campus by 2046

Ethan Vassar
September 9, 2019
Housing and Dining services staff prepare to greet President Joyce McConnell in Newsom Hall Aug 22. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Seriously: Freshmen have it way too easy

Ethan Vassar
September 2, 2019
Olabisi Johnson points downfield after making a reception against CU during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Seriously: Rocky Mountain Showdown to be renamed

Ethan Vassar
August 28, 2019
Ram Welcome Leader Sam Hugues waiting for his students from Westfall Hall to join the group for a walk around campus on Sunday.

Seriously: Freshman matches with Ram Welcome leader on Tinder, awkwardness ensues

Ethan Vassar
August 25, 2019
Seriously: Student returns to Fort Collins with renewed hatred toward city, CSU

Seriously: Student returns to Fort Collins with renewed hatred toward city, CSU

Ethan Vassar
August 11, 2019
Cars are parked at the B.W. Pickett arena at CSUs Foothills Campus on Nov. 6, 2018. Colorado State University is considering implementing parking permits for the Foothills Campus starting in the fall of 2019, but there has been some pushback to the measure, including a petition against the proposed permit system.(Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU Health Center advises against car sex

Ethan Vassar
July 1, 2019
Seriously: Alabama abortion ban puts storks out of job

Seriously: Alabama abortion ban puts storks out of job

Ethan Vassar
June 17, 2019
Thousands of CSU students begin their loop around campus during the annual Undie Run before returning back to the Rec Center. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Seriously: Undie Run cancellation threatens CSU admission rates, sponsors

Ethan Vassar
May 6, 2019
Miah Lingelbach and Cassie Brown enjoy an afternoon at Horsetooth Reservoir hammocking before the brisk fall weather starts to settle in. They take any chance they can get to get away from the chaos of school to relax in the warm Colorado sun. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Seriously: Top 5 whitest things to do in Fort Collins

Ethan Vassar
May 5, 2019
Alex Foster, from Colorado Springs, takes a toke on a hollowed-out watermelon loaded with marijuana blunts on 420 in Boulder as friends and complete strangers provide combustion. Amendment 64, passed yesterday, legalizes the individual possession of an ounce of marijuana.

Seriously: Many Coloradans to get married on 4/20

Ethan Vassar
April 21, 2019
Vassar: Facts exist to support any argument

Vassar: Facts exist to support any argument

Ethan Vassar
April 17, 2019
Head to Head: It is okay for able-bodied actors to play disabled roles

Head to Head: It is okay for able-bodied actors to play disabled roles

Ethan Vassar
April 16, 2019
Seriously: Tensions between campus geese, squirrels on the rise

Seriously: Tensions between campus geese, squirrels on the rise

Ethan Vassar
March 26, 2019
A self edited photo of Tony Frank on Miami Beach.

Seriously: Student wins spring break trip with Tony Frank

Ethan Vassar
March 25, 2019
Students wait in line for Taco Bell, one of the dining establishments in the Lory Student Center food court on Aug. 25. (Photo credit: Hannah Ditzenberger)

Vassar: Students deserve more dining options in LSC

Ethan Vassar
March 11, 2019
Meals like this could be appearing in the LSC if these students demands are met.

Seriously: California students demand In-N-Out in LSC

Ethan Vassar
March 6, 2019
Tony Frank could possibly take Jordyn Woods spot as Kylie Jenners new best friend. (Photo Illustration by Ethan Vassar)

Seriously: Tony Frank wants to be friends with Kylie Jenner

Ethan Vassar
February 26, 2019
Tony Frank proudly presents his handwritten scholarship to be received by student Christian Nairn.

Seriously: Student gets scholarship for holding open door

Ethan Vassar
February 21, 2019
Tony Frank speaks at the revealing of the refurbished Old Main bell. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Seriously: Tony Frank stands with 21 Savage

Ethan Vassar
February 11, 2019
Seriously: Student fed up with Universitys spending on condoms

Seriously: Student fed up with University’s spending on condoms

Ethan Vassar
February 5, 2019
Dr. Daniel Birmingham shares his research on addressing systemic barriers in science classrooms in the Lory Student Center Tuesday afternoon for The Center of Racial Justice Research and Advocacys Spring colloquial series. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Vassar: Student drops class following failed syllabus quiz

Ethan Vassar
January 30, 2019
During December, Old Town Fort Collins is home to a Santa Clause who is trilangual. His languages include English, Spanish, Portuguese, and he is working on French. (Ryan Arb | Collegian)

Seriously: Students want Tony Frank to dress up as Santa

Ethan Vassar
December 10, 2018
Seriously: New trash cans to blame for declining squirrel population

Seriously: New trash cans to blame for declining squirrel population

Ethan Vassar
November 26, 2018
A lot of puppies were tuckered out from all the pets and cuddles they received from yoga-goers and puppy lovers alike.

Seriously: Puppies used to lure students into discussing religion

Ethan Vassar
November 12, 2018
Vassar: What to look for in Tony Franks successor

Vassar: What to look for in Tony Frank’s successor

Ethan Vassar
November 7, 2018
Students walk their bikes in the dismount zone Monday afternoon. Many students and staff at CSU commute to campus using alternate transportation. Fort Collins is a bike-friendly community and CSU is continuing efforts to increase bike-friendly areas and focuses on biking safety. (Photo Credit: Megan Fischer)

Seriously: CSU enforces dismount zones on wheelchair-bound students

Ethan Vassar
November 6, 2018
Colorado Governor candidate Jared Polis greets people in line while they are waiting to enter a Colorado Democrats rally in the Lory Student Center on Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018. The rally consists of guest appearances by Jared Polis, Michael Bennet, Joe Neguse, and Bernie Sanders. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Seriously: Stapleton for more M&Ms, Polis for raisins in trail mix

Ethan Vassar
October 28, 2018
A Colorado State University graduate shows off their diploma during the graduation ceremony for the College of Agricultural Sciences on May 12, 2018 at Moby Arena. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Vassar: College is important developmentally for those with autism

Ethan Vassar
October 16, 2018
Look for these green signs and a bench near your route to signal you to a Transfort bus. Photo credit: Joslyn Allen

Seriously: TransFort implements new sanitary measures

Ethan Vassar
October 14, 2018
The Collegian Editorial Board meeting with Colorado State Univeristy President Tony Frank. ( Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Seriously: Tony Frank mistakes homecoming decor for celebration of his presidency

Ethan Vassar
October 11, 2018
(Photo Illustration by Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Seriously: Tony Frank resigns to pursue Fortnite career

Ethan Vassar
October 7, 2018
Signs showing where and how to vote in Larimer county are seen at the Lory Student Center on Tuesday, November 8th. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Vassar: Why it’s not essential to register to vote

Ethan Vassar
October 1, 2018
Kappa Kappa Gamma Members pose for a photo during the new member introduction party. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Seriously: Top 3 unconventional places to have a big/little date

Ethan Vassar
September 27, 2018
Seriously: Small Instagram following means no sorority bids

Seriously: Small Instagram following means no sorority bids

Ethan Vassar
September 24, 2018
The new stump in the plaza is pictured on Friday afternoon. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay in the plaza and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind.

Seriously: The Stump requests pay raise

Ethan Vassar
September 20, 2018
Colorado State University CSU campus clark

Seriously: Traces of the Black Death found in Clark

Ethan Vassar
September 10, 2018
Student bikers ride on the Green Trail extension after its grand opening on Aug. 21. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Seriously: Freshman found still looking for his first class

Ethan Vassar
September 9, 2018
CSU President Tony Frank presents the Incremental Education in General Budget to the ASCSU Senate body on April 11. The budget reviewed a number of costs such as student fees and funding. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Vassar: Tony Frank needs to prioritize student engagement

Ethan Vassar
April 22, 2018
Kevin Sullivan, Tristan Syron and their campaign team celebrate their winning of the ASCSU presidential election by chugging milk on April 4. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Seriously: Syron-Sullivan campaign member hospitalized

Ethan Vassar
April 6, 2018
Vassar: Opinions must be accompanied by action

Vassar: Opinions must be accompanied by action

Ethan Vassar
April 4, 2018
Kevin Sullivan and Tristan Syron speak to the ASCSU Senate and answer questions about the Water Bottle Bill on Jan. 31, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Vassar: To connect with students, ASCSU needs a better online presence

Ethan Vassar
March 25, 2018
Seriously: ASCSU to adopt ritual combat system

Seriously: ASCSU to adopt ritual combat system

Ethan Vassar
March 24, 2018
ASCSU (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Vassar: ASCSU fails to represent students

Ethan Vassar
March 22, 2018
Student Volunteers of the walk out hold hands and lead the crowd in a moment to raise awareness of the victims of the Parkland shooting. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Vassar: Parkland shooting activists could set trend for future activists

Ethan Vassar
March 6, 2018
The Colorado State football team stretches before picking up the ball to kick off the 2017 season at the new on campus stadium. . (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Seriously: Tony Frank announces plans for a new new stadium

Ethan Vassar
February 15, 2018
Vassar: Sex education needs to acknowledge ‘grey-area’ epidemic

Vassar: Sex education needs to acknowledge ‘grey-area’ epidemic

Ethan Vassar
January 24, 2018
Vassar: You should talk about politics with your family over break

Vassar: You should talk about politics with your family over break

Ethan Vassar
December 11, 2017
Captain America: Civil War was released earlier this year. Photo courtesy elisfkc on Flickr.

Vassar: Films are becoming overly commercialized

Ethan Vassar
December 6, 2017
Gaten Matarrazo and Caleb McLaughlin from Stranger Things answered fan questions at Denver Comic Con earlier this year. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Vassar: We should know better than to sexualize young actors

Ethan Vassar
November 15, 2017
Satire: Fort Collins liquor store to accept RamCash

Satire: Fort Collins liquor store to accept RamCash

Ethan Vassar
November 7, 2017
2017 Zombie Crawl participants sit at the Yeti Bar and Grill in Old Town Square. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

OPINION: Let us not forget the true meaning of holidays

Ethan Vassar
October 30, 2017
Vassar: Political correctness stifles comedic growth

Vassar: Political correctness stifles comedic growth

Ethan Vassar
October 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: President Donald Trump holds up one of the executive actions that he signed in the Oval Office on January 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. The actions outline a reorganization of the National Security Council, implement a five year lobbying ban on administration officials and a lifetime ban on administration officials lobbying for a foreign country and calls on military leaders to present a report to the president in 30 days that outlines a strategy for defeating ISIS. (Photo by Pete Marovich - Pool/Getty Images)

Seriously: Donald Trump requests Hughes Stadium materials used for border wall

Ethan Vassar
October 11, 2017
Seriously: Students propose new RamWalk of Shame

Seriously: Students propose new RamWalk of Shame

Ethan Vassar
September 28, 2017
Vasser: Quick college jobs are often pyramid schemes

Vasser: Quick college jobs are often pyramid schemes

Ethan Vassar
September 26, 2017
Spicy Pumpkin | Ethan Vasser

Satire: Spicy pumpkins have made their way to Fort Collins

Ethan Vassar
September 25, 2017
Cam the Ram was outfitted in a pumpkin orange jacket for Ag weekend. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Seriously: Freshman crushed under copious amounts of spirit wear

Ethan Vassar
September 20, 2017
(Collegian file photo) beer pong

Seriously: CSU student featured on “ImShmacked” goes on power trip

Ethan Vassar
September 12, 2017
Vassar: The awkward holiday party survival guide

Vassar: The awkward holiday party survival guide

Ethan Vassar
December 12, 2016
Vassar: Movie directing is losing creativity

Vassar: Movie directing is losing creativity

Ethan Vassar
December 8, 2016
Vassar: Changing the college admissions process is for the better

Vassar: Changing the college admissions process is for the better

Ethan Vassar
November 28, 2016
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