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Columns, Interviews, and Special Edition Features

Presentation of pieces produced during time spent as a Columnist and the Opinions Desk Editor at The Collegian Newspaper, under Rocky Mountain Student Media. Titles of each piece are hyperlinked with the full article as it appeared in print and digital on The Collegian website. Pieces are accompanied by their digital format excerpts, with interviews and Special Edition features also including subjects and descriptions of Special Editions, respectively.

Opinions Columns

"Netflix is one of many streaming services that have begun engaging in predatory business practices targeted at the 20-something demographic, and it needs to be recognized and stopped."

"The American education system was hit hard by the pandemic, but the issues are deeper than COVID-19 chaos. We need to change how we address education before it's too late."

"Graduating and moving into the infamous real world is scary, but you're not alone in your fears."

"Looking back on CSU’s history, there is a deep theme of student unrest and activism, and both have positively and negatively impacted the University."

"Bridging the divide between policymakers in the District of Columbia and the local communities of Middle America is certainly not easy, and yet a team from Colorado State University is trying to do just that."

"65 students were notified by the University that they would be required to vacate their dorms to make space for additional quarantine isolation rooms. The University did this mere weeks after the students had moved in."

"The current conflict in Ukraine makes this an apt time to reassess the way we engage with activism and other informative resources on social media."

"Tom Brady's recent retirement from the National Football League opens a discussion about the effects of athletic worship, which starts at the college level."

"Colorado has some serious truths to face when it comes to the housing crisis, but Denver’s forceful, contradictory plans are quite alarming."

"The ongoing Taliban takeover of Afghanistan impacts many different groups and parties, one of which is Afghan journalists working for American-funded news organizations. After being promised aid and evacuation by America, many have seen no such help."

"The amenities of Fort Collins go far beyond a great day at Horsetooth Reservoir, extending into a hidden hotbed of cultural entertainment, including some truly unique experiences for movie lovers."

"Independent filmmakers are losing opportunities as a wave of major festivals have begun to favor box-office giants instead. While this is not a new occurrence, it is happening in a more widespread manner in this year’s festival circuit."

Interviews

"Our academic futures should not be decided by the results of a few weeks of schoolwork, and we should not be forced to forfeit grades in some areas for better grades in others."

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Contains interview with CSU student

"When schools across the nation shut down in the spring of 2020, students faced a new world — one that had never been dealt with by any of their predecessors."

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Contains interviews with two CSU students

"The City of Fort Collins’ Homelessness Advisory Committee has recommended that a new 24/7 homeless shelter be a top priority for the City."

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Contains interview with City of Fort Collins Homeless Response Leader, Brittany Depew

"It’s impossible to ignore the impact climate change has had on Colorado, and the negative impacts of climate change are quickly bleeding into the state's economy."

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Contains interview with Director of Colorado Climate Center & Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, Russ Schumacher

Special Edition Features

"I arrived on campus as a freshman and could not have been less excited to be there, feeling nervous about college and stability, but CSU and The Collegian changed my life for the better."

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"Goodbye Column" for final issue as editor

"Out of all the celebrations and events that make Homecoming and Family Weekend what it is, few provide the sense of community and catharsis as the tradition of the homecoming bonfire."

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Feature piece for "Homecoming Weekend Special Edition"

"Freedom of speech is not exclusive to the political sphere and there is one area impacted by freedom of speech that is often overlooked: the world of art — specifically, the music industry."

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Feature piece in collaboration with Arts & Culture Desk for "Freedom of Speech Special Edition"

"Between the scandals, the boycotts and the complaints from both viewers and athletes, it seems like the Beijing Olympics were a failure, but if you take a closer look, you'll see the greatness of the Games."

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Satire piece for "2022 Winter Olympics Special Edition"

"Fort Collins has many local legends that include tales of haunted buildings and stories of ghosts roaming the town, however, there’s just as much paranormal activity going on beneath the streets as there is above."

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Feature piece for "Halloween Special Edition"; includes interview with Fort Collins Tours founder, Lori Juszak

"The tradition of beer games is an integral part to the college experience, but which ones are the best to play? We've got you covered with this list of the top five beer games."

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Novelty listicle for "Beer Edition"

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