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Meltzner: Thank you, CSU, for not being what I wanted but what I needed

Meltzner: Thank you, CSU, for not being what I wanted but what I needed

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
May 4, 2022
(Collegian file photo) beer pong

Beer Edition: The top 5 beer games ranked

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
April 10, 2022

Meltzner: Streaming services are preying on younger users’ wallets

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2022
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Promoting activism on social media does more harm than good

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2022
Seriously: The 2022 Olympics were the greatest Olympics of all time

Seriously: The 2022 Olympics were the greatest Olympics of all time

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2022
A professor teaches in a large classroom with clearly marked seats for students to ensure social distancing Sept. 1, 2020.

Meltzner: America desperately needs to fix its education system

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
February 22, 2022
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium Feb. 5, 2017. Mandatory credit: Mark J. Rebilas — USA TODAY Sports

Meltzner: Tom Brady finally retired — athlete worship should do the same

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2022
The bar of The Magic Rat showcases the nights entertainment in lights at the Elizabeth Hotel Jan 26. The open mic event was hosted by K Colorado State University radio station partnered with Land of Bands.

Fort Collins’ music scene fosters artistic free speech

JD Meltzner, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2022
Meltzner: To the class of 2022: Let's ease our graduation anxiety

Meltzner: To the class of 2022: Let’s ease our graduation anxiety

JD Meltzner, Collegian Columnist
January 25, 2022
Finals week survival guide photo illustration (Collegian file photo)

Meltzner: We need to change the final grading structure

JD Meltzner, Collegian Columnist
December 8, 2021
Meltzner: CSU's history of student activism is worth celebrating

Meltzner: CSU’s history of student activism is worth celebrating

JD Meltzner, Opinion Columnist
November 30, 2021
Meltzner: CSU is helping politically reinform America's heartland

Meltzner: CSU is helping politically reinform America’s heartland

JD Meltzner
November 10, 2021
Meltzner: Terrifying tales from the tunnels of Fort Collins

Meltzner: Terrifying tales from the tunnels of Fort Collins

JD Meltzner
October 26, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Nick Perl | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Fort Collins plans new homeless shelter the right way

JD Meltzner
October 18, 2021
The Laurel Village dorms sit with Durward Hall and Westfall Hall in the background Feb. 2, 2021.

Meltzner: CSU is not taking Westfall students’ needs into account

JD Meltzner
October 12, 2021
The Bonfire at the Friday Night Lights on Oct. 4, 2019. (Gregory James | Collegian)

Meltzner: The bonfire tradition can adapt with CSU

JD Meltzner
October 4, 2021
Hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes are placed outside every classroom for students and faculty to ensure hygiene as they come for in person classes Sept. 1, 2020. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Returning to the classroom has been confusing, and that’s OK

JD Meltzner
September 20, 2021
Climate Column (Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Climate change is hurting Colorado’s outdoor industry

JD Meltzner
September 14, 2021

Meltzner: We need to stop taking journalists for granted

JD Meltzner
September 8, 2021
The Denver skyline at sunset Jan. 4, 2020. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Denver continues to mismanage the housing crisis

JD Meltzner
August 26, 2021
Holiday Twin Drive-In had a great line-up of summer hits to close out their season this weekend. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Meltzner: A movie-goer’s guide to Fort Collins

JD Meltzner
August 18, 2021
The Lyric, a movie theater that primarily shows indie films located on College Ave., hosts the Denver Film Festival from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Blockbusters at film festivals harm independent movies

JD Meltzner
July 8, 2021
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