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Devin Wyatt dressed as Jesus and smoked a joint holding a sign that read Not with crazy on one side and

Willson: Before questioning your sanity, check who’s gaslighting you

December 3, 2018
Sleeping pills (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Wilson: Mental illnesses are as serious as physical illnesses

November 27, 2018
A balloon is held by a participant of the 2018 Womans March on Jan. 20. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Head to Head: Gender stereotypes work against working women

November 15, 2018
Photo courtesy of Google Images labeled for reuse (Pixabay)

Willson: Social media makes us lonelier

November 8, 2018
Willson: Halloween is more than just dressing up

Willson: Halloween is more than just dressing up

October 30, 2018
Willson: Consider medication for mental illness

Willson: Consider medication for mental illness

October 17, 2018
Willson: Dont let intimidation keep you out of the gym

Willson: Don’t let intimidation keep you out of the gym

October 8, 2018
Body Positivity began as a movement to embrace self-love but has since been exaggerated in order to condone unhealthy lifestyles. Photo Source: Google Images, labeled for reuse

Willson: Body Positivity justifies negative lifestyles

October 1, 2018
Willson: Look beyond the Health Center for mental health resources

Willson: Look beyond the Health Center for mental health resources

April 30, 2018
Willson: Trigger warnings are a problem, not a solution

Willson: Trigger warnings are a problem, not a solution

April 16, 2018
Willson: Study drugs unnecessary, not worth the risk

Willson: Study drugs unnecessary, not worth the risk

April 4, 2018
Gina McCarthy, the former director of the Environmental Protection Agency, delivers her speech about environmental policy, public health and the United States environmental legacy at the Lory Student Center on Feb. 28, 2018 at Colorado State University. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Willson: What we can learn from Gina McCarthy

March 5, 2018
The planet Earth.

Willson: Eat less meat, save the planet

February 27, 2018
Willson: Its time to talk about eating disorders, not strengthen stereotypes

Willson: It’s time to talk about eating disorders, not strengthen stereotypes

February 22, 2018
T-shirts made by survivors of sexual assault hang in Durrell Center on Tuesday as part of the Clothesline Project, which raises awareness of sexual assault.

Willson: Sexual consent should not be complicated

February 14, 2018
How can one not help but salviate to the sight of this cool, refreshing New Belgium beer? Fort Collins residents and the like will take over the streets this Saturday to drink good beer and show their excentric side during the annual Tour de Fat.

SERIOUSLY: FOMO plagues Colorado State University

January 30, 2018
The rainbow flag, a symbol of LGBTQ pride, waving in the wind

Pronouns: languages change, so should we

January 22, 2018
Willson: Its okay to deal with tragedy through humor

Willson: It’s okay to deal with tragedy through humor

January 17, 2018
A squirrel plays hide n seek while eating in the Plant Environment Experiment Center on campus. As many know, the squirrels on campus can be surprisingly social.

SERIOUSLY: Colorado State University squirrels now a different species

December 7, 2017
In the midst of a rigorous workout during one of Pure Barres afternoon class sessions, Kat Parker stretches with a resistance band along with the other participants at Pure Barre on Council Tree Avenue. (Photo credit: Amanda Garcia)

Willson: Exercise is not always healthy

November 6, 2017
Hands holding bride and groom cake toppers

Willson: Hookup culture is actually pretty great

November 1, 2017
Willson: Mental illness is not a fashion statement

Willson: Mental illness is not a fashion statement

October 18, 2017
Willson: Repealing Clean Power Plan harms economy, environment, and you

Willson: Repealing ‘Clean Power Plan’ harms economy, environment, and you

October 17, 2017
People visit and pay their respects at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the recent mass shooting, on Reno Ave and Las Vegas Blvd. on Oct. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Willson: After Las Vegas, we need to assess our humanity, not our gun laws

October 5, 2017
Willson: Personal beliefs should take a backseat in journalism

Willson: Personal beliefs should take a backseat in journalism

September 21, 2017
The Colorado State University ROTC fires off the Howitzer Cannon during Kick Off at the Rocky Mountain Showdown on September 1, 2017 at Mile High Stadium. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Willson: Game day campus closures disrupt student life

September 14, 2017
The ASCSU Senate Chamber (Collegian file photo).

Willson: ASCSU impeachment is not a witch hunt – it’s protocol.

September 7, 2017
Earlier this semester, a student organization called Students for Life filed a lawsuit against CSU for refusing to fund an anti-abortion speaker the group had requested. Photo illustration by Tony Villalobos May and Natalie Dyer.

Willson: Recent ‘pro-life’ lawsuit represents a win for free speech on campus

August 30, 2017
A statue of the stalwart Ram stands tall in the night light.

Seriously: President Tony Frank announces removal of Cam the Ram statues

August 21, 2017
Defense Military Usa Fight Weapons War Soldiers

Willson: Trumps transgender military ban is nothing but a baseless tweet

August 3, 2017
Willson: Despite social media backlash,To the Bone offers a story that is more than skin-deep

Willson: Despite social media backlash,”To the Bone” offers a story that is more than skin-deep

July 6, 2017
Head to head: Women-only screening of Wonder Woman is not a sexist act

Head to head: Women-only screening of Wonder Woman is not a sexist act

June 26, 2017
Willson: Local efforts to uphold Paris Agreement are nothing without federal support

Willson: Local efforts to uphold Paris Agreement are nothing without federal support

June 22, 2017
Head to head: No apology can trump the validity behind Kathy Griffins dismissal

Head to head: No apology can trump the validity behind Kathy Griffin’s dismissal

June 5, 2017
Meet your editors: Lauren Willson, assistant Opinion Editor

Meet your editors: Lauren Willson, assistant Opinion Editor

May 8, 2017
Top read: What its like to live with an eating disorder by Lauren Willson

Top read: ‘What it’s like to live with an eating disorder’ by Lauren Willson

May 8, 2017
Willson: Students need to speak up about the mental health of others

Willson: Students need to speak up about the mental health of others

May 3, 2017
Willson: Marching for science means little in the age of alternative facts

Willson: Marching for science means little in the age of alternative facts

April 26, 2017
Willson: Trumps policy dhifts are a positive sign

Willson: Trump’s policy dhifts are a positive sign

April 19, 2017
Willson: The controversy over Kendall Jenners Pepsi ad is ridiculous

Willson: The controversy over Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi ad is ridiculous

April 10, 2017
Close up of the hands of a romantic couple holding hands at sunset silhouetted against the colourful night sky with the orb of the sun visible below

Willson: Hippocrates would have supported euthanasia

April 4, 2017

Willson: ‘Fast fashion’ has some ugly risks.

March 30, 2017
Willson: CrossFit is a bastardization of fitness

Willson: CrossFit is a bastardization of fitness

March 23, 2017
Willson: NISP is something to give a dam(n) about

Willson: NISP is something to give a dam(n) about

March 20, 2017
Body Acceptance Week: What Its Like to Live with an Eating Disorder

Body Acceptance Week: What It’s Like to Live with an Eating Disorder

February 28, 2017
Willson: The risky cost of Trumps economic policy

Willson: The risky cost of Trump’s economic policy

February 22, 2017
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