Alexander Wilson

Newswriting

My newswriting focuses on clear, ethical reporting with an emphasis on community impact. I am especially interested in stories involving policy, access, and lived experience, and I approach each piece with a commitment to accuracy, context, and accountability.

New COVID-19 vaccineSince the first COVID-19 vaccine became widely available in 2021, booster immunizations have proceeded to maintain public safety. On Sept. 11, the Food and Drug Administration approved an updated vaccine under the trade names Comirnaty, manufactured by BioNTech, and Spikevax, manufactured by Moderna. The FDA is not calling this new vaccine a booster, as it...

Colorado pediatric hospitals experience surges in RSVNov. 11, Gov. Jared Polis extended the COVID-19 disaster declaration to better support hospitals in Colorado with an abnormal influx of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. At Children’s Hospital Colorado, medical professionals had to set up a tent outside the hospital to treat less severe cases because of the lack of available beds. Ad

Local activists march in support of reproductive justiceAround 50 people surrounded The Oval Sunday afternoon holding signs with phrases like, “Keep your rosaries off our ovaries.” As the people began chanting, “I will go to jail for justice,” alongside many other protest songs, the crowd caught the attention of many bystanders, who joined the march in solidarity. Ad

CSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on The PlazaColorado State University has celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day annually since 2020. This year, the morning of the holiday was greeted with a university-wide email from Interim President Rick Miranda Oct. 10. Within the email, Miranda acknowledged the “enormous debt our nation’s land-grant university system owes,” honoring the trials and tribulations Indigenous people have been dealing...

The Lyric presents a special Halloween drag showThe Lyric held a Halloween drag show Friday, Oct. 21, where the performers executed an extra spooky production. Krisa Gonna, the hostess and mastermind of the show, produced the screen projections for each routine, showing the clips of the Halloween movies the dances were based on. Ad

Westfall renovations spark conversation on 1st-year experienceLast academic year, about 150 students were placed in the Best Western University Inn for temporary housing while Westfall Hall underwent construction. “It was like living the life of luxury,” said Julian Gordon, a second-year student who stayed at the Best Western. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) Living at the Best Western is a nontraditional...

Man wanted in Fort Collins for indecent exposureThe collaboration between the Fort Collins Police Services and the Loveland Police Department has taken a critical turn as they intensify their efforts to apprehend the suspect responsible for a series of disturbing incidents. The perpetrator in question has been caught engaging in public masturbation at numerous local cafes, causing significant distress within the community. “We...

The essential guide for tailgating at CSUTailgating is an activity that has been around for decades and has become embedded into Colorado State University’s athletic culture. So what even is tailgating? Well, it’s when the community comes together before an athletic game to eat, drink, play games and show their team pride before the game. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) Many...

Fish kill in Sheldon Lake, Fort Collins due to hot waterIn the early morning of Aug. 23, Sheldon Lake in City Park was filled with dead fish. The discovery was made by a keen-eyed reporter from the Coloradoan newspaper, who was shocked to see numerous dead baitfish, carp, bass and sunfish floating on the lake’s surface. Adding to the eerie spectacle, hundreds of mudbugs were...

Pride Resource Center celebrates 25th anniversaryIn August 1998, the Pride Resource Center opened its doors to students, staff and faculty to use its space and resources. This year the Pride Center will be celebrating its 25th anniversary through LGBT History Month in October. “We opened in the ’90s, so before the Pride Center formally existed, a few different groups existed...

County jail expansion construction finishes below budgetIn August, the Larimer County Jail expansion’s construction was completed. This $80 million project began in July 2020 with many aspirations involved, such as new beds, a new utility plant and a new lobby. In the past, this jail expansion project was been passed because it was proposed to be paid with taxpayer money, which many...

Flood mitigation centers minimize flood damage on CSU campusOn July 31, Larimer County experienced up to three inches of rain, causing major flooding in Fort Collins and around Colorado State University’s main campus. Crews were sent out to Willard O. Eddy Hall, the Forestry Building, Morgan Library and Rockwell Hall to clean and repair damages Aug. 1. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) Rockwell...

Fort Collins music fest fights opioid use stigmaOn Saturday, Sept. 9, The Lyric held the Fight the Stigma Music Festival to support the cause to end drug overdose. Many musicians, bands, advocates and Fort Collins community members attended. Marty Rein, therapist and owner of Rein Therapeutic Counseling & Consulting, attended the festival alongside many other esteemed health professionals. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825...

Annual Tour de Fat unites cyclists in ColoradoThe well-known costumed bike parade Tour de Fat took over Fort Collins Saturday, Aug. 26. Families and friends from all over Northern Colorado came to participate in the parade and the event held afterward at New Belgium Brewing Company. “We’re new to Fort Collins, and we wanted to engage in the community, and I think...

CSU Greek life brings connections, community to studentsAt first glance, Greek life at Colorado State University can seem intimidating, with over 50 organizations to consider; however, many find their home away from home in fraternities and sororities. At CSU, Greek life is split between five organizations: the Panhellenic Association, the Multicultural Greek Council, the Interfraternity Council, the Professional Fraternity Council and the...

CSU receives $6.7 million for new Chiropteran Research FacilityThis summer a new construction project will begin at the Colorado State University Foothills Campus. With a $6.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, CSU is able to build the Chiropteran Research Facility, which will be a breeding space for bats to research viruses that have been theorized to have developed in the...

Healthy, happy hair: Local salons’ impact on curly hairBeauty can change the way someone views themself and the world. Three salons in Northern Colorado have made it their mission to create beauty and instill love within the Black community. Citrus Salon, owned and run by Angela McKee, focuses on the healing of hair. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) “Being able to hear the...

Charity, community, diversity: Project PizzaProject Pizza has served Larimer County good food and good times for a cause since 2021. “This idea of a mobile pizza truck was pitched to a previous employer, and when they decided not to move forward with the idea, we decided it would be a great fit for us on our own,” founder Isaiah...

The Lyric hosts elaborate interactive art seriesThis past Sunday, The Lyric held a showing of their Deconstructed Dinners series: a yearly three-part series that showcases local artists, farms and breweries. Each series has a different theme for the season. This year’s was time, so the deconstructed dinner focused on being present. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) The backyard of The Lyric was...

5 ways to cope with the cold for those who never haveThe snow whistles through the air as new students create snow angels and try to catch a snowflake with their tongues, but this only lasts until they realize snow is cold. Every year, Fort Collins averages around 46 inches of snow, yet every year, there’s a new student from California freezing in shorts and a...

5 ways to enjoy fall break away from homeFall break is a time for many students to go home and see their families, while others choose to stay behind. For students not staying over break, residence halls officially close at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 and will reopen at noon Nov. 26. Dining centers and mail delivery, aside from U.S. Mail, will also be...

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classicSugarplum fairies dancing across the stage bring the holiday spirit to many people during the dark and cold winter. Over winter break, Contemporary Dance Academy performed the timeless ballet “The Nutcracker” at The Lincoln Center. Ad broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 5825 }) “This year (2022) was our 11th year of putting on “Clara and the Nutcracker” at...

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