Opinion

Lopez: Stop normalizing death threats against athletes

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • September 28, 2023

Over the past few weeks, the Colorado State University football team has been receiving a lot of media attention after The Rocky Mountain Showdown, specifically in regard to the death threats being made against Henry Blackburn. Every story about it seems to be discussing the death threats as though it is just a normal issue.

Seriously: 5 fresh word names for your baby Ram

Adah McMillan, Copy Chief • September 27, 2023

“What's in a name?” William Shakespeare famously wrote. “That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” This is a pretty statement, but we all know nobody actually believes that. Shakespeare probably just felt crappy about having a name as boring as William.

Secrest: Clark’s condition shows we don’t fully appreciate liberal arts

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • September 26, 2023

The Andrew G. Clark building is often deemed the center of campus life. With roughly 99% of students taking a course in Clark it is essential to the ram experience.

Parcells: Women’s sports attendance world record is sign of change

Hannah Parcells, Collegian Columnist • September 25, 2023

Thousands of people turned up to support the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's women’s volleyball team, in their match against Omaha to show support for women’s collegiate athletics, in a way that has never been seen before on that scale. On Wednesday, August 30 in Lincoln, Nebraska's Memorial Stadium watched history be made by a crowd that wasn’t there to watch a football game.

Ceriani: Keeping U+2 off ballot is damaging

Lacey Ceriani, Collegian Collumnist • September 20, 2023

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As U+2 remains off the fall...

Lopez: Have you decided who you’re going to be yet?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • September 20, 2023

Believe it or not, we are already almost done with five weeks of the fall semester. So the real and most important question is — whether you are a first-year student or a fourth-year student — have you decided what kind of college student you want to be yet?

Seriously: Illnesses tie us together

Jenn Dawson, Science Director • September 18, 2023

As Rams, our friendship is evergreen. The ties that bind us together are more precious than gold. Our voices are as bright and bold as the “A” on a mountainside directing traffic in the sky. Side by side, we acquire knowledge, expertise and memories for a lifetime.

Seriously: CSU mascot uniform destroyed; CU student suspected

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • September 13, 2023

These Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder rivalries are seriously starting to get out of hand. Just last night while I was scrolling on the news, I learned that there is a case being made against a person in CAM’s office chanting sko’ buffs down the halls.

LFTE: Celebrate, enjoy the history of Rams while respecting rivalries

September 12, 2023

When we set out to create this Colorado State University versus University of Colorado Boulder special edition, we wanted to look at the whole picture. Geographically, CSU and CU are about 44 miles...

Lopez: CSU is using incentives to get students to stay at games

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • September 7, 2023

Colorado State University football hosted their season opener last Saturday, and if any of you are also on the mailing list for CSU Athletics, then you probably also received numerous emails from them urging you go to the football game. However, while I was enjoying my time at home this past weekend, I decided to read the final email that came in and learn about the plans being made for the game — and I was in a bit of shock.

Secrest: Our self worth, inner peace shouldn’t hinge on job title

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • September 6, 2023

College builds toward the pivotal moment of graduation, diplomas are received, caps are tossed — and then what? What follows the completion of education?

Lopez: Tabling on The Plaza: Opportunity or anxiety?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • September 5, 2023

Well, it’s official, the school year is in full swing again and with that comes the large abundance of tables and people being out in The LSC Plaza trying to get you to join either their club, fraternity/sorority or even just talk to you about politics.

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