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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Andrew G. Clark building's B wing Oct. 15. Clark B consists of two hallways connecting the second and third floors of the A and C wings.

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. 
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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

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...

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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?
The student section keeps the hype going throughout the game as Colorado State University loses to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sept. 2, 2023. CSU lost 50-24.

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.
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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?
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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.
Many families came out for the Food Truck Rally. The rally which took place in City Park on Aug. 22 sees crowds of people every single Tuesday.

Masia: FoCo’s Food Truck Rally has something for everyone

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter August 31, 2023
Every Tuesday in the summer from 5:30 p.m. until dusk, City Park hosts the Food Truck Rally, an event for the people of Fort Collins to bring their families and listen to the live music while they try out the many food options. 
For the fall season, Momo Lolo Coffee offers a pumpkin spice latte on their menu.

Lopez: Why do I only want pumpkin-flavored things?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director August 30, 2023
Have you ever wondered why you have a sudden fascination to try the newest food you saw on TikTok. Or why you suddenly feel pressure to get a pumpkin spice latte this early into the fall season even though the thermometers are still hitting 80 degrees every day.
A stack of three Collegian newspapers.

Lopez: 5 reasons to join The Collegian

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director August 28, 2023
The Rocky Mountain Collegian has been around for over 130 years and with that comes the many opportunities where a legacy has been fostered by students choosing to write about issues that impact them currently.
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Lopez: Netflix’s password sharing rules challenge my routine

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director August 23, 2023
From “Stranger Things” to “Grey’s Anatomy” and even “Bridgerton” the endless number of bingeable shows on Netflix makes it almost impossible to not want to continue streaming through their services.
Secrest: Acceptance is a virtue our democracy relies on

Secrest: Acceptance is a virtue our democracy relies on

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor August 23, 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. The persuasive game of American...

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