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Thompson: Middle-class Americans waste too much food

Thompson: Middle-class Americans waste too much food

Laurel Thompson May 3, 2016

Those who know me well know that I am not one to waste food, even if it means continuing to clear my plate after I’m already full or boxing up a few leftover fries from Raising Cane’s and accidentally...

Thompson: Adopting a dog is a bigger commitment than most students are prepared for

Thompson: Adopting a dog is a bigger commitment than most students are prepared for

Laurel Thompson April 27, 2016

Every spring, it seems that an increasing number of college students use social media as an advertising platform to either find a lost pet or get rid of one they already have.Leases will be ending soon...

Thompson: Students should download Zagster and take advantage of the bike share program

Thompson: Students should download Zagster and take advantage of the bike share program

Laurel Thompson April 19, 2016

Born and raised in Fort Collins, I have been fortunate to grow up in a bike-friendly city that promotes alternative transportation and environmentally-friendly lifestyles within its community. During my...

Thompson: Woman to woman slut-shaming perpetuates our oversexualized double standard

Thompson: Woman to woman slut-shaming perpetuates our oversexualized double standard

Laurel Thompson April 12, 2016

Growing up a female in the age of technology, slut-shaming has been a constant in nearly every area of my life, and has therefore shaped the way I have come to perceive other women and sometimes even myself...

Thompson: Students must take the risks and consequences of Adderall abuse more seriously

Thompson: Students must take the risks and consequences of Adderall abuse more seriously

Laurel Thompson April 6, 2016

The last wave of tests before finals is approaching and students are naturally losing steam as summer approaches. For some, all-nighters and excessive amounts of caffeine seem like the only way to get...

Thompson: Pre-packaged foods cater to a culture of laziness and impatience

Thompson: Pre-packaged foods cater to a culture of laziness and impatience

Laurel Thompson March 30, 2016

Pre-cut fruit and veggie platters have long been a staple for summer barbecues, graduation parties and holiday get-togethers, as they were designed as a way to provide a quick and easy appetizer for the...

Thompson: Spring is for breaking...and taking care of the environment

Thompson: Spring is for breaking…and taking care of the environment

Laurel Thompson March 16, 2016

As spring sets in, study sessions are interrupted by daydreams of a Hawaiian beach and the warm Colorado sunshine lifts the spirits of students on the way to take their midterms. Change is in the air;...

Thompson: Self-care should be more of a priority for college students

Thompson: Self-care should be more of a priority for college students

Laurel Thompson February 29, 2016

Selflessness is so often seen as a positive and rare personality trait in a society whose basic functions depend on competition. Since hierarchy exists in almost every aspect of life — such as the workplace,...

Thompson: Sharing political views on Facebook should take a backseat to actually voting

Thompson: Sharing political views on Facebook should take a backseat to actually voting

Laurel Thompson February 23, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is not even close to being over, but it has already proven to be one of the most embarrassing—or otherwise subjectively entertaining—elections the United States has seen....

Thompson: Diversified Barbie - Mattel Creations makes an overdue change for the better

Thompson: Diversified Barbie – Mattel Creations makes an overdue change for the better

Laurel Thompson February 12, 2016

When I was young, I was somewhat of a tomboy. Most of my childhood was spent running around barefoot outdoors, as the summers consisted of camping and fishing trips, water gun fights, gardening, bike rides...

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Thompson: Stadium construction reveals CSU’s true priorities

Laurel Thompson February 2, 2016

For quite some time now, CSU’s new stadium has been a topic of heated debate among students, faculty and members of the Fort Collins community. Some students oppose it in anticipation of the consequential...

Opinion: Colorado natives are causing a social divide

Laurel Thompson January 25, 2016

Over the past few decades, Colorado has become a significant hotspot for Americans seeking a safe and healthy place to build their families, careers and recreation. Denver's growing economy provides a...

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