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All content by Michelle Fredrickson
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Fredrickson: Don’t play with fireworks this year

Michelle Fredrickson
July 4, 2018
Collegian opinion desk, CJ Ash, Jayla Hodge, Ryan Tougaw, Ethan Vassar, Michelle Fredrickson, Lauren Wilson, Leta McWilliams and Allec Brust in March 2018. (Collegian File Photo)

Bidding CSU adieu from the opinion editor

Michelle Fredrickson
May 7, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Genetic Literacy Project

Fredrickson: Fight back against antibiotic resistance

Michelle Fredrickson
April 30, 2018
Fredrickson: Ditch indoor tanning, look after skin health

Fredrickson: Ditch indoor tanning, look after skin health

Michelle Fredrickson
April 26, 2018
Many people think they are bad at math, but that is not usually the case.

Fredrickson: You’re not as bad at math as you think

Michelle Fredrickson
April 11, 2018
Fredrickson: Homeless population deserves healthcare

Fredrickson: Homeless population deserves healthcare

Michelle Fredrickson
April 9, 2018
The 'This is Public Health' sticker campaign aims to show how widespread public health is. Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland School of Public Health

Fredrickson: This week, recognize public health around you

Michelle Fredrickson
April 2, 2018
"Pay Here" reads a sign in the Morgan Library parking lot. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Seriously: “Outsider” ASCSU candidate wants to be more secretive, increase parking costs

Michelle Fredrickson
March 31, 2018
Collegian opinion desk, CJ Ash, Jayla Hodge, Ryan Tougaw, Ethan Vassar, Michelle Fredrickson, Lauren Wilson, Leta McWilliams and Allec Brust in March 2018. (Collegian File Photo)

Collegian Opinion Desk: Reflections on unity

Michelle Fredrickson
March 29, 2018
Some view the media and science as inherently opposed, but the two institutions need each other and need to work on improving their relationship. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Scientists and the media need to work on their relationship

Michelle Fredrickson
March 28, 2018
Golden retriever, Polly, frolics about the dog park at Spring Canyon park on Tuesday afternoon. (Collegian File Photo)

Fredrickson: Vaccinate your dogs against rabies

Michelle Fredrickson
March 26, 2018
Students riding without a helmet are putting their lives in danger, which is problematic when they are investing so much in their education. Collegian File Photo

Fredrickson: CSU students need to wear their bike helmets

Michelle Fredrickson
March 20, 2018
Fredrickson: We need to bring the conversation about human trafficking to the CSU classrooms

Fredrickson: We need to bring the conversation about human trafficking to the CSU classrooms

Michelle Fredrickson
March 6, 2018
Fredrickson: Colorado is leading the fight against opioid addiction

Fredrickson: Colorado is leading the fight against opioid addiction

Michelle Fredrickson
March 6, 2018
Fredrickson: High costs in Colorado show need for system overhaul

Fredrickson: High costs in Colorado show need for system overhaul

Michelle Fredrickson
March 1, 2018
Fredrickson and Hodge: It's time to address how racism affects health

Fredrickson and Hodge: It’s time to address how racism affects health

Michelle Fredrickson and Jayla Hodge
February 28, 2018
Students are at a greater risk for heart disease than they think.

Fredrickson: CSU study should prompt students to pay attention to heart health

Michelle Fredrickson
February 26, 2018

Fredrickson: CSU embraces global environmental responsibility with McCarthy talk

Michelle Fredrickson
February 21, 2018
Lugene Sas a dairy farmer in Fort Collins, Colorado. Sas has been working in the dairy industry since 1979 and began hisown dairy plant, Taft Hill Dairy, in 1989. The farm has over 20 cows and provides unpasterized milk to private owners across Northern Colorado. (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Colorado ‘raw milk’ trend poses health risks

Michelle Fredrickson
February 20, 2018
This map of Colorado shows the percentage of the state in different drought conditions. Courtesy of PlantMaps Drought Monitor.

Fredrickson: Start conserving water now to head off Colorado’s drought

Michelle Fredrickson
February 19, 2018
Domestic violence rates are alarming, and franchises like "Fifty Shades of Grey" promotes these violent behaviors as romantic.

Fredrickson: “Fifty Shades” series glorifies abuse, promotes rape culture

Michelle Fredrickson
February 14, 2018
Students can get flu shots at the CSU Health Network again. They have restocked their supply of the vaccine.

Fredrickson: Its the worst flu season since the 2009 swine flu; get your shot

Michelle Fredrickson
February 13, 2018
Head Coach Larry Eustachy reacting towards the refs during the 2nd half of the Rams 72-58 win over rival CU. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Eustachy investigation reminds us student-athletes need mental support

Michelle Fredrickson
February 12, 2018
Charlie Kirk speaking in the Lory Student Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Head to Head: Government involvement in healthcare is necessary

Michelle Fredrickson
February 7, 2018
The New CSU Health and Medical Center located on the corner of College and Prospect.

Fredrickson: The U.S. healthcare system could shift at the hand of big corporations

Michelle Fredrickson
February 1, 2018
Fredrickson: Government re-opening brings good news for healthcare

Fredrickson: Government re-opening brings good news for healthcare

Michelle Fredrickson
January 31, 2018
Lili Ana joins the protesters outside the Denver Marriott Tech Center where Vice President Mike Pence is to give a speech at a Republican Party fundraiser. Lili and other spoke out against the VP's anti-abortion stance and attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Colorado court decision a good step for women’s health

Michelle Fredrickson
January 30, 2018
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION. The Poudre River has been running black with ash ever since the infamous fires of this past summer. The ash is preventing Fort Collins from using the Poudre as a source of drinking water.

Fredrickson: Raw water trend the height of health privilege

Michelle Fredrickson
January 25, 2018

Fredrickson: In wake of the Hawaii nuclear threat, how can we prepare?

Michelle Fredrickson
January 22, 2018
An ambulance parked outside of Newsom Hall after a medical incident occurred on Oct. 31 at around 11pm. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Be proud of Colorado’s new police program

Michelle Fredrickson
January 18, 2018
A student reads letters telling the stories of those who have committed suicide while in college. Brought to CSU by Active Minds, CSU Health Network and ASCSU, Send Silence Packing is a traveling exhibit that addresses student suicide during its tour of colleges around the US. Visitors are invited to walk among the roughly 1,100 backpacks representing student suicides in the US every year. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Tragedy should not be laughed about

Michelle Fredrickson
January 17, 2018
Studying for finals can be very consuming, make sure to stay hydrated and practice self-care. Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

Fredrickson: Remember to practice self-care this holiday season

Michelle Fredrickson
December 11, 2017
A Sami family in Norway | Curtesy of the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs Division

Fredrickson: Everyone needs to pay attention to the Arctic

Michelle Fredrickson
December 7, 2017
Students can get flu shots at the CSU Health Network again. They have restocked their supply of the vaccine.

Fredrickson: High flu rates should urge Coloradans to get vaccinated

Michelle Fredrickson
December 5, 2017
Fredrickson: It’s time to remove personal and religious exemptions to vaccines

Fredrickson: It’s time to remove personal and religious exemptions to vaccines

Michelle Fredrickson
December 4, 2017
An ambulance parked outside of Newsom Hall after a medical incident occurred on Oct. 31 at around 11pm. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Fredrickson: Hidden ambulance costs endanger safety, should be covered

Michelle Fredrickson
November 29, 2017
Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, spoke as the keynote speaker at the Western Conservative Summit Friday morning. Photo by Natalie Dyer.

The House tax reform bill will make graduate school unattainable

Michelle Fredrickson and Mikaela Rodenbaugh
November 28, 2017
Fredrickson: It matters how we talk about suicide

Fredrickson: It matters how we talk about suicide

Michelle Fredrickson
November 11, 2017
Ganja Grow Weed Leaves Plant Marijuana Cannabis

Fredrickson: Marijuana controversy indicative of much larger issue

Michelle Fredrickson
November 7, 2017
The new CSU Health and Medical Center located on 151 West Lake Street is now open for services. It is four stories tall and occupies 113,000 sqare feet. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Fredrickson: College students often neglect mental health

Michelle Fredrickson
November 6, 2017
Disaster relief supplies being unloaded from a Red Cross vehicle.

Fredrickson: Take a proactive approach in preparing for disaster

Michelle Fredrickson
October 31, 2017
Photo illustration of pain killer pills. (Collegian file photo)

Fredrickson: Focus on non-opiate painkillers to address the opiate crisis

Michelle Fredrickson
October 18, 2017
This map displays when states will run out of funding, according to a survey done by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Map courtesy of the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Fredrickson: America is failing its children by not renewing CHIP

Michelle Fredrickson
October 12, 2017
Rainbow flag waves in the sky.

Fredrickson: Fort Collins should condemn conversion therapy

Michelle Fredrickson
October 10, 2017

Fredrickson: Be better than Boulder, get vaccinated

Michelle Fredrickson
October 4, 2017
A few of the major ways the Graham-Cassidy bill would have harmed healthcare

Fredrickson: Understand healthcare first, form an opinion later

Michelle Fredrickson
September 28, 2017
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides reproductive, maternal and child health services.

Fredrickson: Planned Parenthood protestors lack morality

Michelle Fredrickson
September 18, 2017
The difference in stress coping mechanisms between two roommates shows the importance of being aware of your mental health.

Fredrickson: CSU health network process bad for mental health

Michelle Fredrickson
September 7, 2017
Sports for Dummies: Athlete status is no excuse for abuse

Sports for Dummies: Athlete status is no excuse for abuse

Michelle Fredrickson
April 25, 2017
Working Out

Sports for dummies: How sports contributes to toxic masculinity

Michelle Fredrickson
April 18, 2017
Sports for Dummies: A self-inflicted emotional battering ram

Sports for Dummies: A self-inflicted emotional battering ram

Michelle Fredrickson
April 11, 2017
The football takeover: What happened to America’s Pastime?

The football takeover: What happened to America’s Pastime?

Michelle Fredrickson
March 28, 2017
A gray bulldog-costumed mascot in a jersey with the number 6 on it with its arms held up.

Sports for Dummies: Mascot Madness

Michelle Fredrickson
March 21, 2017
Western confernce player Jessica Hopkins (R) makes a break against the Eastern Conference players during their Lingerie Football League (LFL) All-Stars match in Sydney on June 9, 2012. The top lingerie football players from the US are in Australia to play two matches to promote the sport here. IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/GettyImages)

Sports for Dummies: Sexism exists in the sports world

Michelle Fredrickson
March 7, 2017
Sports for Dummies: Sports, for people who hate sports

Sports for Dummies: Sports, for people who hate sports

Michelle Fredrickson
February 28, 2017

Rising rent leads to rising food insecurity for students

Michelle Fredrickson
January 26, 2017
Hundreds gathered for peaceful protest in light of the recent presidential election at Civic Center Park for the Peace and Solidarity Rally hosted by Fort Collins for Progress.

Surge of protests unique to this election

Michelle Fredrickson
November 17, 2016
A CSU student walks the campus Thursday night. According to several sources, a woman’s first few weeks of college is a “red zone” for sexual violence. (Michael Berg | Collegian) Photo credit: Michael Berg

Confidential campus resources offer violence survivors healing

Michelle Fredrickson
October 20, 2016
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