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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

A Fourth Reich?

A Fourth Reich?

April 30, 2013

What does the rise of the Third Reich and Greece’s modern socioeconomic environment have in common? An alarmingly large amount. Since the onset of the global economic crisis there has been a steady...

A millennial manifesto

A millennial manifesto

April 16, 2013

The last generation to live without the Internet, the first expected not to surpass the wealth of our parents, the most educated ever, and an utterly ambiguous future. We are Millennials and we have no...

The modern revolution and importance of gay marriage

The modern revolution and importance of gay marriage

April 2, 2013

What if I told you passing gay marriage was a conservative Jedi mind trick? Wait, what? Allow me to preface. I wholeheartedly endorse universal marriage rights. In fact, I’m somewhat shocked and appalled...

Why 3D printers are so cool

Why 3D printers are so cool

March 12, 2013

While watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the invention allowing users to reach out and grab a candy bar from their TV screen, “Wonka Vision,” has long evoked wonder in audiences....

Tax the Pulpit

Tax the Pulpit

February 26, 2013

If the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist, Jesus may have one-upped him by convincing the world he shouldn’t pay taxes. Recent history has been an anomaly...

Celebrate your capacity to love

February 12, 2013

In a romantic utopia, I imagine dating as holding an uncanny likeness to an 80’s flick. Perhaps a stereo held over my head, blaring a desperately sentimental tune like a trench coat-clad John Cusack,...

Social networking: A tale of narcissism and vulnerability

January 29, 2013

Upload picture, add flattering filter, tweet whereabouts, post ambiguously self-indulgent status, bask in public admiration, repeat. It is nothing new to the social media generation, and as many will admit...

Why No one knows Festivus is the largest celebrated Winter Holiday

Why No one knows Festivus is the largest celebrated Winter Holiday

November 27, 2012

Christmas break is coming! Wait… that’s not proper form anymore, right? Many rejoice in the designated birthday of Christ. Others, the eight days of Hanukkah. Some, Kwanzaa. The list goes on and...

Pigging out on pop culture junk food

Pigging out on pop culture junk food

November 6, 2012

Your health extends beyond diet and exercise — intellectual and creative consumption are as pivotal as eating your vegetables and vitamins. You may not get scurvy from neglecting the arts, but the...

 Is the squeeze worth the juice? The Tax Policy of More Money More Problems

Is the squeeze worth the juice? The Tax Policy of More Money More Problems

October 23, 2012

Last week I overheard a student say ‘“If you like money and the economy, then you like tax cuts.” Oh, if it were only that simple my friend. Since the onset of our financial crisis, deciding how...

Official portrait of President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 13, 2009.

(Photo by Pete Souza)

Policy and Elections Transformation from Process to Industry

October 9, 2012

Fall has swiftly engulfed Colorado and brought all the usual seasonal niceties. Leaves are flaunting vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, pumpkin spice latte mania has begun, the first snow evoked...

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