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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Opinion

Seymour: Brain rot is destroying us, not entertaining us

Seymour: Brain rot is destroying us, not entertaining us

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist October 1, 2025

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. Today, kids get their entertainment...

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Young: Dependence is the modern-day default setting

Gigi Young, Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement September 30, 2025

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. We live in a time when answers...

Studdert: Requiring history classes fights rise of authoritarianism

Studdert: Requiring history classes fights rise of authoritarianism

Caroline Studdert, Collegian Columnist September 29, 2025

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 we witness a new threat...

Weishaar: Body positivity doesn't exist

Weishaar: Body positivity doesn’t exist

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist September 25, 2025

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. Today, we see a resurgence...

Weishaar: Pumpkin spice lattes are just not good

Weishaar: Pumpkin spice lattes are just not good

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist September 25, 2025
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. Fall is just around the corner — the best season of the year, mostly because of the food that correlates with fall. Candy corn, apples, cinnamon, potatoes and pumpkins, just to name a few. However, not all seasonal treats are created equally. Pumpkin spice lattes are the worst fall drink.
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Pavelko: Abstinence-only sex education wrongfully uses scare tactics

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist September 24, 2025

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. Sexual education is extremely...

Seymour: College students must follow politics

Seymour: College students must follow politics

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist September 22, 2025

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. College gets busy. Students...

Students read the Rocky Mountain Collegian Newspaper at the Colorado State University's volleyball game on Friday Sept. 12th at Moby Arena, in Fort Collins Colorado. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.

LFTE: Print media is essential to democracy, protecting press integrity

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief September 16, 2025

Two weekends ago, I sat down to start watching Peacock's new sitcom show, "The Paper." I hadn't heard that much about "The Paper" before its release, but the premise excited me; it was created by the...

Seymour: Going home for summer disrupts college experiences

Seymour: Going home for summer disrupts college experiences

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist September 15, 2025

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. Throughout college, many...

Seymour: Making friends in dorms is hard

Seymour: Making friends in dorms is hard

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist September 10, 2025

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. Coming into the first year...

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LTTE: ‘No place for hate at Colorado State’: A statement on Charlie Kirk

Guest Author September 9, 2025

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. Letters to the Editor reflect...

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Seriously: The ‘CSU pooper’ pops up

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist September 9, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

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