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Burke: You don’t have to be a ‘political person’ to understand politics

Callum Burke, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022

Colorado State University embraces a lot of free speech opportunities; especially right on campus. On any given afternoon, with Colorado weather permitting, it is not uncommon to come across a crowd of people discussing a political issue such as religion or even something a little more mundane like minimum wage prices that don’t necessarily always force your hand to get involved. Other times, the topic is about a more serious issue within politics that may grab your attention and even incline you enough to chime in with your thoughts.

A brief history of cannabis policy in the United States

Paul Brull, Cannabis Director • October 20, 2022

The United States has a storied history when it comes to cannabis policy. With elections approaching, understanding where we are today can be more appreciated if we look to the past.

Cameras, GPS tracking: How Larimer County keeps your votes safe

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2022

"I am completely and 100% comfortable with elections in Larimer County," Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers said. Myers explained the secure process of counting ballots amid controversy...

Midterm voter guide: Colorado Propositions

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2022

November’s ballot includes eight propositions, where voters will either select yes/for or no/against. Statutory propositions are relevant for all of Colorado and reflect a number of economic and lifestyle...

LFTE: Collegian readers, your vote matters — we have the info you need

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief • October 20, 2022

Editor’s Note: All letters from the editor reflect the views of the editorial board only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian. Dear readers, This week, registered Colorado voters...

The Colorado experience — benefits of sports betting

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2022

As all eyes shift to the ballots, sports betting will continue to be one of the most talked about issues nationwide. Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, both...

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Allie Seibel, News Editor • October 20, 2022

Casting a ballot is a process some young people look forward to; it's a special privilege of being 18 to be able to aid in making the decisions that help guide local, state and national government. Voting...

How visual art shapes our political, moral compass

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2022

Visual art remains one of society’s most valued means of communication, spreading ideologies through methods beyond the need for words or sound. The value of visual art is especially important in shining...

A look into Colorado State University cannabis policy

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2022

Colorado State University's prohibitive cannabis policy may seem strange to an outside observer. We live in a legal state and even have a bar on campus, so why is cannabis disallowed?

Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2022

This year, three amendments are being considered for ratification to the Colorado Constitution. The following has been compiled with information from the 2022 State Ballot Information Booklet and Ballotpedia. Amendment...

Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief • October 19, 2022

Fort Collins residents will vote on three city-initiated charter amendments this November. The charter amendments, all of which were placed on the ballot through Fort Collins City Council ordinances,...

Henry: This year’s selection of political ads are wild, wacky, weird

Brendan Henry, Collegian Columnist • October 19, 2022

The season of political ads is upon us with the midterm election in November. This brings back the era of televised insanity on behalf of politicians and their teams. Whatever goes through their minds when they storyboard these crazy ideas is truly enigmatic. An advertisement put out by Alex Walker, former Democratic candidate for Colorado’s third Congressional district, portrays a literal fecal storm raining down upon Colorado citizens as a result of Lauren Boebert’s policies. It certainly catches the eye, triggers the gag reflex and overachieves the point it is trying to make with a not-safe-for-life cinematographic depiction that rivals “Sharknado” in quality.

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