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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Opinion desk announces exit from the paper

Abby Vander March 31, 2019

On Sunday, the opinion desk announced its separation from the Yeehaw Junction, formerly known as The Collegian. Although the name change pushed them over the edge, the opinion desk has many grievances. “Basically,...

A cowboy holds a newspaper and the ranchiest ranch garb on this side of the Mississippi while looking at the corporate office sign for the Rocky Mountain Collegian, which has been renamed to Yeehaw Junction. (Photo Illustration by Ashley fake name | Yeehaw Junction)

Letter from the Editor: Collegian changes name to ‘Yeehaw Junction’

Haley Candelario March 31, 2019

Dear readers, For more than 125 years, The Rocky Mountain Collegian has been integral to the history of Colorado State University. The publication has served as the main source of CSU news and as the...

Cam the Ram rides a scooter during the game against San Houston State on Dec. 8. The Rams won 71-65. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

SERIOUSLY: Cam the Ram rescued by PETA activists

Henry Netherland March 31, 2019

Beloved Colorado State University mascot Cam the Ram was rescued Friday by a five-person team from PETA. Cam, who is actually architecture and design student Julio Flores, was reading to students at Bennett...

Seriously LTTE: Wow, I love the student newspaper

Seriously LTTE: Wow, I love the student newspaper

Guest Author April 1, 2018

Dear Editor, In response to The Collegian's work this year, I just wanted to say that you all are doing a great job.  Contrary to pretty much every other reader you have, I find myself so energized...

Seriously: Generation after Millennials to finally be named

Seriously: Generation after Millennials to finally be named

Julia Trowbridge April 1, 2018
The Pew Research Center has recently announced the new cut-off for the Millennial generation, changing it from 1997 to 1996. The next task, for the Pew Research Center and anyone who feels like they should voice their opinions about what generations should be called, is naming the next generation.
Seriously: UCA to host Kanye West in new organ concert series

Seriously: UCA to host Kanye West in new organ concert series

Claire Oliver March 31, 2018

Get ready CSU; Yeezus is coming.  After months of trying to get someone who has an actual pop culture following to perform at CSU, the University of the Arts will host Kanye West in an organ concert...

The new stump in the plaza is pictured on Friday afternoon. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay in the plaza and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind.

Seriously: Free Speech Stump takes leave of absence

Leta McWilliams March 31, 2018

The Free Speech Stump, a landmark here at Colorado State University, declared he is taking a leave of absence, and didn’t show up to the plaza this morning. According to Stump, he has had enough in light...

Seriously: University to invite non-controversial speakers to avoid confrontation

Seriously: University to invite non-controversial speakers to avoid confrontation

Jayla Hodge March 31, 2018

In light of the protests around controversial speakers, Colorado State University administrators have enacted a new plan to bring more speakers to campus and receive fewer angry emails from students —...

A 400 seat lecture room in Behavioral Sciences Building is packed full with mostly Freshman students enrolled in Chemistry 107.

Seriously: Student actually gains worthwhile experience in music appreciation class

Henry Netherland March 31, 2018

Freshman Jeremy Fenkledorph sets an unprecedented standard for CSU students everywhere by paying attention in music appreciation class. In order to fill a slot for his spring semester class schedule,...

Seriously: Elon Musk gets accepted into CSU

Seriously: Elon Musk gets accepted into CSU

Ty Betts March 31, 2018

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. The...

The Morgan Library (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Seriously: CSU student finds peace and quiet in the Morgan Library

Julia Trowbridge March 31, 2018
After three hours of relentless searching on Monday afternoon of midterms week, Luke Gonzales, a sophomore studying economics, has finally found a quiet spot in the Morgan Library to study.
The end of the semester is an exciting stressful time, but is important to take the student course surveys seriously.  As they offer teachers great feed back. (Karen Schamaun|Collegian)

Seriously: CSU bans skipping syllabus week

Josh Silva March 31, 2018

Syllabus week: Famed throughout college towns for partying, drinking, and definitely not going to class. However, a new rule from CSU has been implemented to change that. Starting in the summer, not only...

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