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From your editors: We're pulling back the curtain

From your editors: We’re pulling back the curtain

Allie Seibel, Hannah Parcells, and Adah McMillan August 22, 2024

Dear readers, Student journalism has been a part of Colorado State University since 1891. It all started with us — The Rocky Mountain Collegian. We've had many different iterations of our name: The...

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Dawson: To review or not to review: Scientific practice, journalistic ethics collide

Jenn Dawson, Science Editor August 22, 2024

Editor’s Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Most writers understand what they’re getting...

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Souza: Doing things for sake of joy is OK

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist August 22, 2024
We take ourselves way too seriously and pretend like it’s normal. I’m all for competitiveness, and I’m all for ambition — I recognize the importance of having drive, of having aspirations, dreaming of being the best and chasing the top echelon of our respective fields. But when did we stop having fun?
Meet the copy desk: We're The Collegian's last line of defense

Meet the copy desk: We’re The Collegian’s last line of defense

Adah McMillan and Claire Vogl August 21, 2024

Dear readers, You don't hear from us very often. We're the copy desk, and though we don't crank out articles like The Collegian's other desks, we have a hand in each word published both in print and...

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Cook: March Madness was a dream come true

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 21, 2024

Editor's Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It’s not...

Meet the photo desk: Bringing stories to life

Meet the photo desk: Bringing stories to life

Cait Mckinzie and Garrett Mogel August 21, 2024

Dear readers, At The Collegian photo desk, we aim to create photos that inspire discussion and bring stories to life. In pursuit of our goal, The Collegian encourages its photographers to take on...

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Meet the arts and entertainment desk: Giving artists a platform

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 21, 2024

Dear readers, Welcome to the arts and entertainment desk. If you are interested in the creative parts of Fort Collins and what makes the community thrive, this is the perfect place for you. The A&E...

Meet the science desk: Traversing uncharted territory

Meet the science desk: Traversing uncharted territory

Jenn Dawson, Science Editor August 21, 2024

Dear readers, In the life and evolution of CSU and The Collegian, this desk is in uncharted territory. Now a year old, the science desk has grown from an overstretched editorial staff to a team including...

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Secrest: My desk made me the reporter, person I am today

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: This content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. College is hard — not just in the way...

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‘The Bear’ season 3 leaves viewers hungry for more

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor August 20, 2024

“Every second counts” is the mantra of the most recent season of the critically acclaimed dramedy "The Bear." However, the season leaves more to be desired after delaying prominent plot points. Season...

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Fort Collins debuts its new sweet spot, Krispy Kreme

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

Instead of driving the lengthy 45 minutes it takes to get to Thornton, Colorado, for melt-in-the-mouth treats, Fort Collins residents can now find Krispy Kreme donuts locally. Fort Collins is the proud...

Meet the life and culture desk: We are dedicated to telling essential cultural stories

Meet the life and culture desk: We are dedicated to telling essential cultural stories

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor August 20, 2024

Dear readers, The life and culture desk primarily focuses on providing the best and most reliable coverage of local happenings in the Fort Collins area. Whether that be a local parade focusing on...

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