COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Why missing Colorado’s June elections could shape your November choices

Colorado’s primary elections in June often get ignored despite how much they decide the November race. While November draws big crowds, June’s ballots go largely unopened—especially by unaffiliated voters who make up over half the state’s electorate. Many don’t realize they can vote in either party’

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

College Minds: A Decade of Change and Challenge

University campuses have become hotspots for mental health concerns, especially after the pandemic shifted learning online and cut social interactions. Over ten years, researchers have tracked how students feel and what factors influence their well‑being, revealing that anxiety, depression, and othe

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Why Colorado needs leaders who actually listen—and don’t just add to the noise

Colorado’s Second District has become a pressure cooker of economic and social challenges. Wages aren’t keeping up with rising rent, energy bills stay stubbornly high, and small businesses drown under a sea of confusing rules. Instead of tackling these real issues, politicians often hide behind gran

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

How Latino workers shape Colorado’s past and present

Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Colorado Schools Get a Boost, But Some Districts Lose Out

Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding

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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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May 26 2026LIFESTYLE

When do bars really close? It depends on where you are

Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Colorado drivers tighten belts as gas prices climb

Colorado motorists are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with regular gas now averaging $4. 76 per gallon. That’s just three cents shy of the point where many say they’ll have to start cutting back elsewhere. A recent survey of over 3, 000 people found that four out of five drivers already feel stres

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Colorado’s Big Education Funding Vote: What You Need to Know About Tax Caps and Schools

Colorado is about to let voters weigh in on a big change to how much money the state can spend on schools. Right now, strict tax rules called TABOR set a hard limit on state revenue, making it tough to fund public education as costs rise. A new proposal would let the state keep a little extra cash—e

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May 16 2026OPINION

Youth Voices Unite: A Call to Action for Safety and Support

Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl

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