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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Collegian Columnists

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Parcells: Professors can do more to alleviate finals stress

Hannah Parcells, Collegian Columnist November 14, 2023
The end of the semester is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing: Finals week is just around the corner. While academic excellence is obviously a top priority for students and professors alike, it’s important that professors acknowledge their students have a multitude of responsibilities beyond the classroom. 
Rhoads: Find solace in your roommate's pet

Rhoads: Find solace in your roommate’s pet

Darien Rhoads, Collegian Columnist November 7, 2023
Living with a roommate is challenging. Maybe they are messy or always blasting music until the early morning hours, but what if they have a pet?
Lopez: Is the new iOS NameDrop feature really that safe?

Lopez: Is the new iOS NameDrop feature really that safe?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director November 1, 2023
New technological advancements are being made every day, but whether they are necessary or unnecessary is truly up to you. One of the newest advancements catching eyes everywhere is the newest iOS 17 feature: NameDrop.
Pavelko: It's time for CSU students to start supporting all teams

Pavelko: It’s time for CSU students to start supporting all teams

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist October 31, 2023
Over the duration of the academic year, we have watched as crowds swarm Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena to watch the football and volleyball teams fight their way to victory. Crowds have gathered to watch the women’s soccer team score a last-minute goal. Colorado State University students show tremendous support to intercollegiate sports teams, but what about the other teams?
Souza: The brighter side of having to set back your clock

Souza: The brighter side of having to set back your clock

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist October 31, 2023
Each year, there is a collective groan as most of America begrudgingly sets their clocks back in November — myself and my family included. From thereafter, many who commute to and from school or work will be in pitch-black monotony. Although I don’t agree with the logistics behind daylight saving time, I have to admit I like it better in the dark.
An illustration of two spooky characters in front of a green background.

Pavelko: Halloween couples are the new relationship standard

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist October 24, 2023
Every relationship needs to be built on a strong foundation: one of trust, communication and support. But with the news flooded with stories of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner getting divorced and Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breaking up, how are we supposed to know what a good relationship looks like? 
Lopez: More can be done for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lopez: More can be done for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director October 20, 2023
October is a busy month for everyone. For students, it means midterms and big projects that must be completed in a few weeks time, and for Colorado State University, it means fall addresses and Homecoming week. But for those of us who have lost loved ones and experienced the tragedy breast cancer can cause, October is a month to remember and reflect.
The lake outside the Lory Student Center sits calmly from the sidewalk near the LSC on October 6, 2023.

MacMahon: Quiet places at CSU to destress from Homecoming

Taylor MacMahon, Collegian Columnist October 12, 2023
Homecoming weekend is a very exciting time, but it can also be very overstimulating. It's important to celebrate in the ways that feel supportive to you, especially because Homecoming is a celebration of Colorado State University and the CSU community, and you are a part of that.
Lopez: How does parents weekend affect Homecoming?

Lopez: How does parents weekend affect Homecoming?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director October 12, 2023
I’ve been participating in the Homecoming & Family Weekend activities at Colorado State University by myself for a solid three years now. And by participating, I mean I go to the game and then I go home for the remainder of the evening because I normally work all weekend.
Lopez: Have you gotten your costume yet?

Lopez: Have you gotten your costume yet?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director October 6, 2023
The month of the spooky season is officially here, and with that come the cool weather and, more than anything, the dilemma of what to wear for a Halloween. Whether it is a costume, a Halloween-themed shirt with a festive hat or a costume you have taken the time to DIY, it is officially the time to start thinking about it seriously.
Lopez: 5 fall activities to participate in this October

Lopez: 5 fall activities to participate in this October

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director October 2, 2023
The hot weather doesn’t help in reminding me that it is officially October, but it is, meaning that it is time to enjoy all the fun festivities and activities that are some of my personal favorites to do during the fall season.
Colorado State University defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) has been the target of many death threats after his hit against Travis Hunter Sept. 16.

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.
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