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May 8, 2017
Confronting the myth of Colorado athlete altitude advantage

Confronting the myth of Colorado athlete altitude advantage

April 6, 2017
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Seriously: Libertarian Party to give up paying taxes for Lent

March 6, 2017
Seriously: Cory Gardner skips town hall to go be yelled at by family instead

Seriously: Cory Gardner skips town hall to go be yelled at by family instead

February 27, 2017
Rachel Acker, a junior environmental engineering major, studies with Alexa Garfinkel, center, the activities director of the Society for Women Engineers, in the Internet Café Tuesday. Acker and Garfinkel represent the record breaking cohort of women interested in Engineering at CSU.

CSU ahead of national curve for women in STEM

February 23, 2017
Kennedy: Welcoming refugees a duty, not a whim

Kennedy: Welcoming refugees a duty, not a whim

February 9, 2017
Seriously: North Dakota vs. South Dakota

Seriously: North Dakota vs. South Dakota

February 1, 2017
Seriously: Endangered Species Act added to Endangered Species List

Seriously: Endangered Species Act added to Endangered Species List

January 30, 2017
Seriously: Upbeat Trump hopes for pleasant Inauguration Day

Seriously: Upbeat Trump hopes for pleasant Inauguration Day

January 20, 2017
Seriously: Trump replaces White House Christmas tree with supermodel

Seriously: Trump replaces White House Christmas tree with supermodel

December 7, 2016
Kennedy: Objectifying men is anti-feminist

Kennedy: Objectifying men is anti-feminist

December 6, 2016
Seriously: Study finds CSU students unaware that school has sports other than football

Seriously: Study finds CSU students unaware that school has sports other than football

November 29, 2016
Seriously: Life somehow still going on whole week after election

Seriously: Life somehow still going on whole week after election

November 16, 2016
Donald Trump talks to his supporters during a rally in Loveland, Colorado on October 3, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Seriously: Donald Trump actually elected president

November 9, 2016
Kennedy: Congratulations, Mike Pence

Kennedy: Congratulations, Mike Pence

November 9, 2016
Kennedy: Issues left unaddressed in election

Kennedy: Issues left unaddressed in election

November 3, 2016
Seriously: Newborn baby found in violation of U+2 law

Seriously: Newborn baby found in violation of U+2 law

October 24, 2016
Kennedy: Heres what my ballot looks like

Kennedy: Here’s what my ballot looks like

October 24, 2016
Kennedy: Support bond and mill levy for Poudre School District

Kennedy: Support bond and mill levy for Poudre School District

October 11, 2016
Seriously: Local homeless man definitely excited to eat donated can of that stuff you forgot in your fridge

Seriously: Local homeless man definitely excited to eat donated can of that stuff you forgot in your fridge

October 10, 2016
Seriously: Four breathtaking places to go missing in

Seriously: Four breathtaking places to go missing in

October 5, 2016
Seriously: Entire U.S. fact-checking industry shuts down after debate

Seriously: Entire U.S. fact-checking industry shuts down after debate

September 30, 2016
Kennedy: Accessibility needs to be a priority in University planning

Kennedy: Accessibility needs to be a priority in University planning

September 28, 2016
Seriously: Student worries raptor attacks may disrupt his study schedule

Seriously: Student worries raptor attacks may disrupt his study schedule

September 21, 2016
Poudre Fire Authority Battalion Chief speaks at a ceremony marking the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks in New York City. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Kennedy: 9/11 is misused as an instrument for propaganda

September 12, 2016
Seriously: Amazing! Plaza preacher lets students pass without yelling at them

Seriously: Amazing! Plaza preacher lets students pass without yelling at them

September 12, 2016
Just look at that thing! Goddamn majestic. Photo credit: Abbie Parr

Seriously: Tony Frank’s beard looks freaking sweet in Fall Address about whatever

September 7, 2016
Seriously: Freshman cyclist mystified by concept of bike lanes

Seriously: Freshman cyclist mystified by concept of bike lanes

September 2, 2016

Kennedy: New ASCSU administration needs the fresh slate it deserves

August 30, 2016
Laurel Village (Photo: Colorado State University Housing)

Seriously: CSU announces on-campus housing to be decided by students in new “Lord of The Flies”-style policy

August 22, 2016
New Belgium Brewery partners with CSU on-campus stadium, donates $4.3 million

New Belgium Brewery partners with CSU on-campus stadium, donates $4.3 million

August 8, 2016
Sean Kennedy

Kennedy: The State of Democracy is up to us.

July 29, 2016
The City Council discussed topics such as drinking water supply, and the possibility of adding a third lane to I-25. Photo by Natalie Dyer

Fort Collins City Council proposes program to help low-income residents pay electricity bills

July 13, 2016
CSU President Tony Frank will spoke at the Fall Address on Aug. 31 (Collegian file photo).

Seriously: Tony Frank announces creation of Administrative Oversight of Advisory Committees Executive Review Board

July 6, 2016
Seriously: EU awkwardly calls Liechtenstein day after breakup with U.K.

Seriously: EU awkwardly calls Liechtenstein day after breakup with U.K.

June 25, 2016

Seriously: Homeland Security says U.S. catches “so many” terrorists

June 17, 2016

Kennedy: The FBI is not above court orders and the law

May 5, 2016
Kennedy: Colorados life-without-parole parole laws deserve change

Kennedy: Colorado’s life-without-parole parole laws deserve change

April 25, 2016
Kennedy: Social Host Ordinance is an overstep of local government

Kennedy: Social Host Ordinance is an overstep of local government

April 19, 2016
Kennedy: Vaccinations should be compulsory for Colorado public schools

Kennedy: Vaccinations should be compulsory for Colorado public schools

April 12, 2016
ASCSU Presidential candidateAshley Higgins and vice presidential candidate Steven Losolla talked on the work that still needs to be done in Senate, with the Diversity bill being the first step. (Photo by: Megan Fischer)

Kennedy: Vote Higgins-Losolla for ASCSU presidency

April 4, 2016
Kennedy: Stalemate over Colorados air quality is unacceptable

Kennedy: Stalemate over Colorado’s air quality is unacceptable

March 31, 2016
Kennedy: Obamas military actions are unlawful, uncertain and murderous

Kennedy: Obama’s military actions are unlawful, uncertain and murderous

March 24, 2016
Kennedy: Oregon coal elimination plan is effective, but not easily replicated

Kennedy: Oregon coal elimination plan is effective, but not easily replicated

March 20, 2016
Kennedy: KKK members should be allowed to Adopt-a-Highway

Kennedy: KKK members should be allowed to ‘Adopt-a-Highway’

February 29, 2016
Kennedy: Trump doesnt reflect Christian values, but thats none of our business

Kennedy: Trump doesn’t reflect Christian values, but that’s none of our business

February 24, 2016
Kennedy: The Democratic Party appears to value funding, special interests over the publics voice

Kennedy: The Democratic Party appears to value funding, special interests over the public’s voice

February 15, 2016
Kennedy: Clinton does not deserve feminist votes

Kennedy: Clinton does not deserve feminist votes

February 9, 2016
Kennedy: Constitutional Carry bill calls for further gun control reform

Kennedy: Constitutional Carry bill calls for further gun control reform

February 1, 2016
Sean Kennedy

Update to CORA law should be substantial

January 28, 2016
Sean Kennedy

Political party bashing is counter-productive

January 24, 2016
(Photo courtesy of ASCSU.)

Opinion: Greater oversight needed to hold ASCSU accountable to students

December 14, 2015
FTP

‘Finer Things Podcast’ No. 4

December 11, 2015
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon supporting Operation Inherent Resolve receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, Dec. 16, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Chelsea Browning)

Opinion: Citizens should oppose and protest U.S. presence in the Middle East

December 7, 2015
Opinion: U+2 pilot program is a wasteful intrusion into citizens lives

Opinion: U+2 pilot program is a wasteful intrusion into citizens’ lives

December 3, 2015
Federal surveillance operates outside the law and democracy

Federal surveillance operates outside the law and democracy

November 17, 2015
The practice of paid patriotism is unethical

The practice of ‘paid patriotism’ is unethical

November 9, 2015
CISA bill is another step in the wrong direction

CISA bill is another step in the wrong direction

November 2, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Opinion: Illegal immigration is a non-issue

October 28, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Affirmative consent education better option to influence teen behavior

October 19, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Opinion: Fort Collins smoking policy too broad, needs to be changed

October 13, 2015
Sean Kennedy

CSU should honor all records requests

October 5, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Gun-free zones essential to balanced firearms policies

September 30, 2015
Sean Kennedy

United States engages in terrorism abroad

September 28, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Sanders’ free tuition plan is a question of priorities, not feasibility

September 15, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Stick to the big picture when facing semester stress

September 8, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Colorado birth control program funding should be taken locally to voters

September 1, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Fort Collins population growth calls for citizen involvement

August 25, 2015
Freshmen Mark Currie, left, and Ben Boucher walk past the Corbett parking lot to their dorm Sunday evening. Starting today, the Corbett parking lot will be closed to make room for Laurel Village, the new student housing project scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2014.

Five myths about dorm life

August 13, 2015
A Mouthful of Thunder performs their set at the Aggie Theatre on Friday night during the 5th annual Foco MX festival.

Top music venues in Fort Collins

August 12, 2015
Junior Biology major Miles Eckley shops for books at the Lory Student Center bookstore Monday. With the rising cost of tuition and being a student in general, the university is working on a bill that will establish a tax holiday for all Colorado State university bookstores.

CSU Bookstore gives back to students, community

August 5, 2015
Story Swap entertains at the Lyric

Story Swap entertains at the Lyric

July 28, 2015
Concert preview: The Burroughs at Hodis Half Note

Concert preview: The Burroughs at Hodi’s Half Note

July 24, 2015
Wendy Woo wows at Lagoon Concert Series

Wendy Woo wows at Lagoon Concert Series

July 16, 2015
Go Set a Watchman release party 55 years in the making

‘Go Set a Watchman’ release party 55 years in the making

July 16, 2015
(Photo Credit: Erick Plattner)

Lagoon Summer Concert Series features local artists

July 2, 2015
Bryan McPherson performs at Forge Pub

Bryan McPherson performs at Forge Pub

July 2, 2015
Daffney is hugged by Animal House volunteer and Colorado State University alumna Chloe Muir at Whiskey & Puppies. (Photo credit: Sean Kennedy)

Dogs, drinks at Feisty Spirits fundraiser

June 9, 2015
Denver duo Pennyfarthing Gang plays folk-punk

Denver duo Pennyfarthing Gang plays folk-punk

June 3, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Teach ’em how to teach: educators face challenges in Colorado

May 11, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Student fees are too high and off target

May 4, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Fort Collins smoking restrictions should exempt vape, hookah businesses

April 29, 2015

Existential Octopus Ep. I: The Beginning of Being

April 26, 2015
Sean Kennedy

CSU Should Promote Transparency

April 22, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Excessive federal surveillance an abuse of power

April 14, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Taxes on marijuana, spirits should be lowered

April 7, 2015
Sean Kennedy

ASCSU elections key to strengthen student voice

March 31, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Israel election doesn’t concern Americans

March 25, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Larimer Sheriff should respect local vote on Amendment 64

March 9, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Proposed snow tire law deserves cold shoulder

March 3, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Women should be included in Selective Service

February 27, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Concealed carry requirements provide balance

February 25, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Colorado needs to track cannabis use by minors

February 18, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Voters should decide downtown smoking ban

February 9, 2015
Sean Kennedy

New Day, New You

January 20, 2015
Sean Kennedy

Get informed & involved to fight injustice

December 9, 2014
Sean Kennedy

Standardized testing tests nerves

December 3, 2014
Sean Kennedy

Take responsibility for Washington

November 18, 2014
Sean Kennedy

ASCSU, Collegian must unite for students

November 13, 2014
Sean Kennedy

How labels keep us from real understanding

November 8, 2014
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