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Dirty Talk: Can we do feminist romance?

Dirty Talk: Can we do feminist romance?

Chapman W. and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 3, 2018
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Dirty Talk discusses heteronormativity, the patriarchies and you?

Chapman W. and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 18, 2018
Fotografía de Leffler, Warren K., Cortesía de la Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2016646405/)

Cinco hechos inspiradores sobre César Chávez

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 1, 2018
Photo courtesy of CSIRO.

Seriously: Student opts for women to solve his problems over therapist

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 31, 2018
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Seriously: Local old man confused by website

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 31, 2018
Dirty Talk: To really love yourself, seek the power of the erotic

Dirty Talk: To really love yourself, seek the power of the erotic

Chapman W. and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 21, 2018
Seriously: Local man defending white supremacy realizes he’s a white supremacist

Seriously: Local man defending white supremacy realizes he’s a white supremacist

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 6, 2018
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Dirty Talk: You can’t talk about hookup culture and not rape culture, you fools

Chapman W. and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 28, 2018
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Dirty Talk: “Virginity” is a trap

Chapman W. and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 14, 2018
Thanksgiving: indigenous people don't need your gratitude, they need justice

Thanksgiving: indigenous people don’t need your gratitude, they need justice

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 23, 2017
Signs showing where and how to vote in Larimer county are seen at the Lory Student Center Nov. 8, 2016. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Parafiniuk-Talesnick: Fort Collins election reminds us that student voters are stifled

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 9, 2017
Parafiniuk-Talesnick: It's very clearly okay to be white

Parafiniuk-Talesnick: It’s very clearly okay to be white

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 7, 2017
Elijah Thomas, a sophomore sociology major at Colorado State University, waits outside the North Ballroom to have a private conversation with Tony Frank before an event about racism on campus on Oct. 9. Other students lined up in an act of demonstration to support him. On Aug. 19, Thomas found a noose made out of crepe paper dangling from the stairs in front his dorm floors’ entrance. (Seth Bodine | Collegian)

Students of color stage demonstration ahead of talk with administration to address racism on campus

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick and Nate Day
October 10, 2017
Ratu Marutle, junior anthropology major, T'Hani Holt, senior social work major, and Shayla Monteiro, senior social work and women's studies major pose for a photo after their presentation, Towards a Black Feminist Manifesto. (Chiara Garland | Collegian)

Students introduce a Black Feminist Manifesto with dance, poetry and heart

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 29, 2017
A protester against the Trump rally held at the capital building faces off against Colorado State Patrol officers. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Parafiniuk-Talesnick: Some want to be radical, some have to be

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 20, 2017
Supporters of DACA hold signs in support of DACA, and the rights of undocumented persons at Colorado State University during a rally in the Plaza in February. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rally to be hosted in response to DACA repeal

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 5, 2017
Managing Editor Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick and Editor-in-Chief Erin Douglas

The Collegian’s project for increased transparency

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 8, 2017
Tatiana Parafinuk-Talesnick, Managing Editor. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Giving readers what they want, serious reporting will never die

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 8, 2017
Tatiana Parafinuk-Talesnick, Managing Editor. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Meet your editors: Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick, Managing Editor

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 8, 2017
The end of the semester is an exciting stressful time, but is important to take the student course surveys seriously. As they offer teachers great feed back. (Karen Schamaun|Collegian)

Course evaluations will soon change due to bias, institutional misuse

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 4, 2017
Seriously: What did Obama see through the microwave?

Seriously: What did Obama see through the microwave?

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 3, 2017
Stephanie Bess is a theater major by day and track star by night. Specializing in pole vault, Stephanie has been competing since her junior year of high school and now stars on CSU's track team. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Gian Clavell’s ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Bess, speaks out on domestic abuse case

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 7, 2017
Hanna Isweiri, a student that was trapped overseas, thanks CSU President Tony Frank for all he has done to support her. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Tony Frank visits Fort Collins Islamic Center to support Muslim students

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 20, 2017
Seriously: Laura still pretty horrible person despite all the yoga

Seriously: Laura still pretty horrible person despite all the yoga

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 31, 2017
Donald Trump talks to his supporters during a rally in Loveland, Colorado on October 3, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Seriously: How to deal with crippling despair

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 27, 2017
Donald Trump walks off stage after his rally in Loveland, Colorado on October 3, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Trump inauguration events to begin Thursday

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 18, 2017
Bernard Dime poses for a portrait with his service dog, Corky, in the Anatomy building. Dime is the first paraplegic student in Colorado State University's veterinarian program. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

A paraplegic veterinary student returns to childhood dream

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
December 8, 2016
Karen Villar is in her second year at CSU. She's majoring in ethnic studies and sociology. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian) Photo credit: Natalie Dyer

An undocumented student’s journey to CSU

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
December 6, 2016
Dakota Access Pipeline permit denied, Fort Collins community reacts

Dakota Access Pipeline permit denied, Fort Collins community reacts

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
December 5, 2016
Junior English major Alex Pinion searches through the textbooks on hold behind the front desk of the Library Sunday night. Pinion, a work study student, has been employed with the Library since her first year at CSU.

Seriously: Unusual and totally awesome ways to study for your finals

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
December 4, 2016
Seriously: Now that Trump is president, man not afraid to admit he likes mayonnaise

Seriously: Now that Trump is president, man not afraid to admit he likes mayonnaise

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 12, 2016

Dwight Burke, doing a thankless job

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 10, 2016
Donald Trump talks to his supporters during a rally in Loveland, Colorado on October 3, 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Campus community concerned over Trump’s victory

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 10, 2016
Alonzo Botello watches the 2016 Presidential Election, as well as local elections around the country, unfold at Avogadro's Number Nov. 8, 2016. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

Colorado approves assisted suicide proposition by huge margin

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 8, 2016
Students enjoy food from Braiden Dining Hall during late night on Halloween. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Friendly CSU employees give advice, share positivity – and save lives

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
November 1, 2016
Seriously: Area woman unsure how to take her coworkers coffee offer

Seriously: Area woman unsure how to take her coworkers coffee offer

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
October 26, 2016
Trombone players performing with the Presidential Pep Band during Friday Night Lights in downtown Fort Collins. (Tony Villalobos May| Collegian)

Band community emotional after Trombone No. 5 cut, University response minimal

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
October 17, 2016
Seriously: Man orders risotto to impress date

Seriously: Man orders risotto to impress date

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
October 16, 2016
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Seriously: you know it’s fall when your drug dealer offers you Pumpkin Spice Blow

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
October 7, 2016
Band directors cut Trombone No. 5 routine due to cost, safety

Band directors cut Trombone No. 5 routine due to cost, safety

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
October 4, 2016
Seriously: Top ten things you should know about Monday's presidential debate

Seriously: Top ten things you should know about Monday’s presidential debate

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 28, 2016
Seriously: After being asked a question that the syllabus answers, professor turns into a Mega Charizard and sets classroom on fire

Seriously: After being asked a question that the syllabus answers, professor turns into a Mega Charizard and sets classroom on fire

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 19, 2016
Seriously: In an attempt to boost self-confidence, woman shows roommates areola

Seriously: In an attempt to boost self-confidence, woman shows roommates areola

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 9, 2016
Larimer County open fire restrictions extended to Sept. 15

Larimer County open fire restrictions extended to Sept. 15

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 7, 2016
"Starwood Fire" ablaze in Larimer County

“Starwood Fire” ablaze in Larimer County

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 6, 2016
14,028 views: "CSU discontinues trombone suicide marching band tradition" by Tatiana Parafinuk Talesnick

CSU discontinues “Trombone Suicide” marching band tradition

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
September 2, 2016
QuietClubbing Gatsby Party, New York (Photo: Wikipedia)

Seriously: You can choose not to party, but you’re probably a loser

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 29, 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

Beginning of semester a dangerous time for sexual assault, WGAC says

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 29, 2016
Prospect Road to I-25 back open to traffic

Prospect Road to I-25 back open to traffic

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 26, 2016
Programs celebrating the life of Tom Sutherland, a former agriculture professor at Colorado State University and abroad, adorn rows of seats at the celebration of life for Sutherland on Saturday, August 20th at the Lory Student Center.

Tom Sutherland, former captive and emeritus professor, honored with celebration of life

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 20, 2016
Photo courtesy of therooster.com

Seriously: 5 redeeming Trump facts you didn’t know

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
August 12, 2016
Photo courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

Seriously: Local mother worries son’s new girlfriend is a tramp

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
July 12, 2016
Seriously: A summer juice cleanse is just what you need, but it won’t make Tyler come back to you

Seriously: A summer juice cleanse is just what you need, but it won’t make Tyler come back to you

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
July 2, 2016
Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan speaks for his campaign at Walker Manufacturing, a local lawn mower manufacture, on E. Harmony Rd. in Fort Collins Wednesday. Ryan spoke in support of small businesses and the state of the nation's economy.

Seriously: Following Paul Ryan’s moment of silence, God decides to end gun violence in America

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
June 19, 2016
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Seriously: A summer style guide just for you (applicable to every gender, age, location and profession)

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
June 11, 2016
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Seriously: Girl hopes for celebrity career pathetic enough to appear on Dancing with the Stars

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
June 3, 2016
Photo courtesy of houzz.com

Seriously: 5 ways to get (and keep!) the boy

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 25, 2016
Collegian File Photo

Seriously: Best summer ever off to great start

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
May 20, 2016
Colorado State University System Board of Governors. (Photo courtesy of Colorado State University)

Board of Governors: shared governance, underpass for Center Avenue, on-campus stadium

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick and Erin Krigger
May 6, 2016
Photo courtesy of sonoma.edu

Course survey reforms aim to reduce gender, other bias in evaluation process

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 29, 2016
Seriously: Experts feel like Ben Carson has just been really high this whole time

Seriously: Experts feel like Ben Carson has just been really high this whole time

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 28, 2016
Students and members of the general public gathered to debate whether Planned Parenthood was necessary or not.

Students For Life discusses “Why We Don’t Need Planned Parenthood”

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 28, 2016
Students attend a block party that lead to a riot on April 27 near off of Prospect Road. CSU wants students to understand the power and danger of spreading party invitations through social media.

Social Host Ordinance will hold party hosts accountable for underage drinking

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 26, 2016
CSU Students celebrate Earth Day at the Earth Day Festival in the Lory Student Center Sculpture Gardens.

Earth Week wraps up with Earth Day festival, alternative transportation fair

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 23, 2016
Seriously: Janet, if they made the drink wrong, tell them

Seriously: Janet, if they made the drink wrong, tell them

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 22, 2016
Photo by: Randi Mattox

Seriously: man on Tinder proclaims himself a proud Coloradan

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 18, 2016
Seriously: sad, sad man plays lonely game by himself because he's alone

Seriously: sad, sad man plays lonely game by himself because he’s alone

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 11, 2016
Seriously: woman manages to fight urge to scratch herself entire class period

Seriously: woman manages to fight urge to scratch herself entire class period

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 6, 2016
Left to right, Colorado State Junior Kyle Sardi, Alumnus Tyler Nicely, and Senior Sam Wigand show the results of their duck hunting day resulting in 7 species and a banded mallard being shot.

Ph.D. student looks into how hunting management affects entire environment

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 4, 2016
Seriously: five adorable and easy April Fool’s ideas

Seriously: five adorable and easy April Fool’s ideas

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
April 1, 2016
Photo courtesy of paisleyjade.com

Seriously: 10 spring must-haves for every woman’s closet

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 31, 2016
Visible Voices aims to educate public on GLBTQ issues via storytelling

Visible Voices aims to educate public on GLBTQ issues via storytelling

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 28, 2016
Garcia captures romantic evening (photo courtesy of powercakes.net)

Seriously: Man on date rushes to confess he knows everything

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 25, 2016
photo courtesy of wikimedia

Seriously: How to remove awkward spring break tan lines

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 23, 2016
Seriously: Student plans on using spring break to catch up on homework, among other things

Seriously: Student plans on using spring break to catch up on homework, among other things

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 11, 2016
Photo by: Christina Vessa.

CSU program finds ways to create more inclusive community

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 11, 2016
Seriously: student balances existential crisis and love for material things

Seriously: student balances existential crisis and love for material things

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 9, 2016
Newport Beach, CA (Photo credit: McKenna Ferguson)

Seriously: that kid from high school you hate

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 7, 2016
In April 2015 during preparation for a large Passover dinner that occurred in the LSC, Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik painstakingly looked at each lettuce leaf to be sure no insects were present as that would violate Kosher law. (Photo credit: Madison Brandt.)

After years in the works, CSU Kosher Bistro may open in fall of 2016

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 2, 2016
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has more than four million contributions to his campaign; more than any presidential candidate in history. The senator rallied at Moby Arena on the CSU campus Sunday, Feb. 28. (Photo Credit: Abbie Parr)

Sanders wins much-needed victory in Colorado with strong support from Larimer County

Erik Petrovich and Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 1, 2016
Colorado will caucus with 10 other states on Super Tuesday, March 1. More than half the delegates needed to win the nomination will be apportioned out. (Photo Illustration: Erik Petrovich)

Why your vote matters in the 2016 Colorado caucuses

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
March 1, 2016
Seriously: New data shows that your parents are angry (infographic)

Seriously: New data shows that your parents are angry (infographic)

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 29, 2016
Bernie Sanders visits CSU campus, encourages supporters to caucus Super Tuesday

Bernie Sanders visits CSU campus, encourages supporters to caucus Super Tuesday

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 29, 2016
Seriously: Local cult unsure who to sacrifice at next full moon

Seriously: Local cult unsure who to sacrifice at next full moon

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 26, 2016
Seriously: post-Valentine's Day means significantly fewer couples around campus

Seriously: post-Valentine’s Day means significantly fewer couples around campus

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 24, 2016
Seriously: woman dodges coworker's suggestion to 'chill'

Seriously: woman dodges coworker’s suggestion to ‘chill’

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 22, 2016
Retired CSU professor talks on why he endorsed Bernie Sander's plan to reform Wall Street

Retired CSU professor talks on why he endorsed Bernie Sander’s plan to reform Wall Street

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 18, 2016
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Seriously: difficult exam claims man who has yet to attend class

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 17, 2016
Braiden Hall features Ramwich in the dining hall and is located near academic buildings.

Seriously: romantic date to dining hall establishes relationship

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 16, 2016
Bernie Sanders speaks on inequality at rally in Denver

Bernie Sanders speaks on inequality at rally in Denver

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 14, 2016
Seriously: woman freaks out over text message for 4 hours

Seriously: woman freaks out over text message for 4 hours

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 13, 2016
7 key takeaways from Thursday's Democratic debate

7 key takeaways from Thursday’s Democratic debate

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 12, 2016
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Seriously: local couple gets 100-snap streak

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 10, 2016
Seriously: students thrilled to be watching Super Bowl 50

Seriously: students thrilled to be watching Super Bowl 50

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 6, 2016
Seriously: Your classmate is literally dying to interrupt you

Seriously: Your classmate is literally dying to interrupt you

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 5, 2016
CSU students react to El Chapo's reputation and capture, social climate in Mexico

CSU students react to El Chapo’s reputation and capture, social climate in Mexico

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 4, 2016
Students flee campus after Colorado State closes at noon on April 17, 2013 as a result of heavy snow accumulation and a forecast for more. (Photos by Hunter Thompson)

Seriously: magic of winter lost on girl who fell on ice

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
February 3, 2016
Seriously: CSU student came for the weed, pleasantly surprised by rest of state

Seriously: CSU student came for the weed, pleasantly surprised by rest of state

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 31, 2016
Seriously: Apparently, there are micro-brews in Fort Collins

Seriously: Apparently, there are micro-brews in Fort Collins

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 27, 2016
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.

Seriously: Freshman misses comfort of own room

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
January 21, 2016
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