By Brady Vrana

With the 2024 election in the rear view, Colorado looks to come together to create change.

According to Voter Voices surveying, among the many problems for young voters, cost of living and abortion are two of the most concerning factors.

Extra efforts have been made to ensure protection for women’s reproductive rights as Colorado is one of seven states to vote for these rights during this year’s election.

On election night it was speculated by CBS News that, “Amendment 79 has passed and a section of Colorado’s state constitution is recognizing the right to abortion.” Amendment 79 was passed on November 5th by Colorado voters.

In response to this news, a couple of students at CSU have given their thoughts on the matter.

“I think the results of this election were eye-opening to students because of potential conflict with abortion rights. This has been a strong issue especially based on the displays already made on campus,” James Frederick, a current CSU junior said.

“It’s so disheartening as a woman knowing that the new leader of the US is pursuing a nationwide abortion ban. My faith in Colorado is strong though knowing we’re trying to push back,” Shannon Ross, another CSU junior said.

Since the recent presidential election, inflation has been a top concern for Colorado residents.

Though under the Biden administration the creation of more jobs has increased, Donald Trump has claimed that, “government spending in Biden’s first two years in office is to blame,” according to a Denver Post article focusing on the local economy before the election.

Young voters at CSU have weighed in on this topic as well.

“Inflation has hurt me in my daily and weekly spending in the past couple years, but I wouldn’t say it’s as detrimental to me personally as others,” Armailey King, CSU sophomore said.

“Cost of living because of inflation has wrecked shops around Fort Collins, but I hope with the change in leadership we can cut down on this kind of government spending,” CSU freshman Ali Devish said.

CSU students and Fort Collins residents will have to look forward after this election to truly see if this shift in power helps or hurts them in the long run.