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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 Rocky Mountain Collegian is transitioning to a digital-first platform to better serve their readers and students seeking a career in a world of digital journalism. (Photo Illustration by Amy Noble and Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

We live in a digital-first world: Now that world includes The Collegian

Forrest Czarnecki August 25, 2019

Dear readers,  It’s no secret that things are changing in the news industry; they have been for a while. Publications are evolving from print to digital platforms and bolstering their online distribution....

Ram Welcome Leader Sam Hugues waiting for his students from Westfall Hall to join the group for a walk around campus on Sunday.

Seriously: Freshman matches with Ram Welcome leader on Tinder, awkwardness ensues

Ethan Vassar August 25, 2019

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being...

"Dialogue:Peace" an artwork created by blind Jewish visual artist Barbara Romain

Ziel: Judging others on their happiness is harmful practice

Renee Ziel August 21, 2019

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. What is culturally significant...

In order to advocate a truly feminist movement, women must combat all types of oppression that affect women. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Leibee: The most important issues aren’t always the ones that affects you

Katrina Leibee August 20, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.  If it's not already clear,...

Allison Hall is the oldest dorm building on campus. Spoons is located in the main lobby.

Seriously: Student breaks into dorms after parents develop empty nest syndrome

Abby Vander August 19, 2019

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. FORT...

Seriously: Student returns to Fort Collins with renewed hatred toward city, CSU

Seriously: Student returns to Fort Collins with renewed hatred toward city, CSU

Ethan Vassar August 11, 2019

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being...

Colorado State University students from across the globe walk outside the Andrew G. Clark Building Mar. 1st. (Alyssa Uhl | Collegian)

McWilliams: Don’t let fear of failure ruin your college experience

Leta McWilliams August 11, 2019

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. Dear incoming freshmen, Earlier...

Many students cram for exams but what effects does it have on students and their grades? (Photo Illustration by Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Ziel: Get ahead on success, freshmen

Renee Ziel August 11, 2019

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 2019 fall semester has...

Students scream and cheat for Nico and Vinz at the Ramfest 2014 Homecoming Concert in Moby Arena on Friday night.

Seriously: Jonas Brothers will perform at RamFest 2019

Kenia Ortiz August 7, 2019

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. This...

Voting boxes stand in rows in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center. Election day is on Nov. 6th and voting/ballot drop off in the LSC can take place until 7pm on election day. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Leibee: College campuses have bigger responsibility in upcoming election

Katrina Leibee August 6, 2019

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.  It's likely that when everyone...

Students from the Poudre School District hold signs in Old Town Square Plaza on Feb. 27, 2018, during the Walk Out protest. The protest was held by students, parents, and community members to pay respects to the children killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, 2018, and to request better gun safety laws and regulations. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Ortiz: We need to prioritize people’s safety over right to bear arms

Kenia Ortiz August 4, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.  It's Aug. 4, 2019, and...

The "Free Speech" Wall on the CSU Plaza. (Tony Villalobos May| Collegian

Leibee and Ortiz: We are still learning about inclusive language, just like everyone else

Kenia Ortiz and Katrina Leibee July 31, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.  This summer, a draft of...

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