Laurel Thompson – The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Thompson: Middle-class Americans waste too much food

Laurel Thompson
May 3, 2016

Thompson: Adopting a dog is a bigger commitment than most students are prepared for

Laurel Thompson
April 27, 2016

Thompson: Students should download Zagster and take advantage of the bike share program

Laurel Thompson
April 19, 2016

Thompson: Woman to woman slut-shaming perpetuates our oversexualized double standard

Laurel Thompson
April 12, 2016

Thompson: Students must take the risks and consequences of Adderall abuse more seriously

Laurel Thompson
April 6, 2016

Thompson: Pre-packaged foods cater to a culture of laziness and impatience

Laurel Thompson
March 30, 2016

Thompson: Spring is for breaking…and taking care of the environment

Laurel Thompson
March 16, 2016

Thompson: Self-care should be more of a priority for college students

Laurel Thompson
February 29, 2016

Thompson: Sharing political views on Facebook should take a backseat to actually voting

Laurel Thompson
February 23, 2016

Thompson: Diversified Barbie – Mattel Creations makes an overdue change for the better

Laurel Thompson
February 12, 2016

Thompson: Stadium construction reveals CSU’s true priorities

Laurel Thompson
February 2, 2016

Opinion: Colorado natives are causing a social divide

Laurel Thompson
January 25, 2016

Face-to-face conflict resolution must be resurrected in the digital age

Laurel Thompson
January 19, 2016

Mass shootings: We must maintain a sense of optimism

Laurel Thompson
December 8, 2015

Tattoos, piercings should not impact employment opportunities

Laurel Thompson
November 30, 2015

Alternative ‘R Bar’ is a positive addition to Downtown Fort Collins

Laurel Thompson
November 19, 2015

Defunding Planned Parenthood is not a solution to the abortion debate

Laurel Thompson
November 11, 2015

Standardized testing is not an efficient use of time

Laurel Thompson
November 4, 2015

Anti-vaccine movement is detrimental to children

Laurel Thompson
October 26, 2015

RedTail Coffee serves the homeless community

Laurel Thompson
October 20, 2015

Millennials: Pay attention to the moment, not its documentation

Laurel Thompson
October 14, 2015

Cans Around the Oval: a community rooted in kindness

Laurel Thompson
October 5, 2015

Students should consider local alternatives to chain restaurants

Laurel Thompson
September 29, 2015

Intermissions should not serve Starbucks

Laurel Thompson
September 22, 2015

Fort Collins’ urban camping ban discriminates against the homeless

Laurel Thompson
September 14, 2015

“Free the Nipple” campaign should not be priority for equality movement

Laurel Thompson
September 9, 2015

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