Collegian Columnists

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.

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

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...

Lopez: Banning affirmative action challenges students’ success

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • August 8, 2023

The opportunity to go to college is a privilege. But more importantly, the opportunity to attend a top university as a person of color is an important step toward achieving their dreams.

Lopez: It is time to put yourself first this summer

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • June 21, 2023

Ah summer, the one time in our very busy schedule that we get to relax in the sun and enjoy a perfect break from the busyness that we call life. Or at least that is what we think we will be doing until summertime actually arrives and we are challenged with the task of making the most out of every day.

Eckburg: ADHD, autism diagnoses increase, include women in criteria

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • May 3, 2023

Autism exists on a spectrum, and so do the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Both are forms of neurodiversity, simply meaning your brain is wired a little differently and you might experience difficulty fitting into a neurotypically crafted world. It’s like being left-handed. Nothing is actually wrong, but you might notice that driving a stick shift with the right hand is a little funky because it wasn’t made with left-handed people in mind.

Peck: Sustainability, local focus, community building make FoCo beer heaven

Aaron Peck, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2023

Northern Colorado and Fort Collins specifically are often regarded as the “Napa Valley of Beer” due to the high number of breweries in the area. With over 20 unique and specialized breweries, Fort Collins boasts the most impressive lineups for a city in terms of options for beer lovers. However, beer in Fort Collins is not just about enjoying a refreshing and tasteful drink, it is about supporting the local community. Beer plays an important role in Northern Colorado culture because it allows residents to support local businesses as well as build relationships.

Miller: Climbing is trending; are nonclimbers missing out?

Jack Miller, Staff Reporter • April 27, 2023

Now that the weather is getting nice, my friends and I are thrilled that we can do outside activities again. We’ve been hiking, swimming, playing volleyball or spike ball, but more than anything, my friends love to climb. I’ve given climbing a few tries, but all I seemed to get out of it were sore forearms and blistered hands. When my friends started to get into it, I figured that their interests would fade after a few weeks and we’d get back to doing the things I also enjoyed. I was dead wrong.

Burke: Over-the-ear headphones are back, bettering music experiences

Callum Burke, Staff Reporter • April 26, 2023

If you attend Colorado State University’s campus on a regular basis, witnessing students listening to music on their commutes to and from class is extremely common. Also, seeing that CSU is a fairly large campus containing nearly 4,800 acres, it makes perfect sense that people implement music into their daily lives to make their commutes more enjoyable. Now, the specific method that each commuter chooses to listen to their music varies. There are many different types of headphones to choose from, and even speakers that students use to enhance their audio experience. Although, if you are one of these people who listen to music on campus with a blaring speaker, please stop, it is very annoying.

Eckburg: Gen Z made ethical consumption trendy

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director • April 25, 2023

Trends come in waves and in many forms — whether it’s a TikTok dance, a trending sound or a sudden interest in heavy patterns. Generation Z has been particularly influential in shaping trends over the last few years, and the pandemic pushing everyday interactions online has only amplified that influence.

Lopez: Sexual Assault Awareness Month must include Indigenous women

Dominique Lopez, Staff Reporter • April 19, 2023

One in three women experiences sexual or physical violence in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which draws attention to sexual violence survivors in the United States and around the world. However, this idea of awareness seems to exclude a very prominent portion of the United States — Indigenous people.

Burke: More eyes on ASCSU: Students need transparency, cooperation

Callum Burke, Staff Reporter • April 18, 2023

With the recent Associated Students of Colorado State University elections in the rearview mirror, there is a lot to unpack and consider for the future. Voting occurred April 3-5, and the results named Nick DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart as president and vice president-elect; Ava Ayala as the speaker of the senate and seven students were voted into respected senator positions.

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