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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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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. 
Seriously: Founding Fathers take over Fort Collins voting day

Seriously: Founding Fathers take over Fort Collins voting day

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist November 8, 2023
If you spot flowing white locks and a trenchcoat around town, it’s not your philosophy professor — it’s just James Madison. This past election day, unsuspecting Fort Collins locals reported several packs of wig-wearing, stocking-clad individuals at various voting sites across the city. They were later identified as the Founding Fathers.
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?
Seriously: Campus safety in question as squirrels take over

Seriously: Campus safety in question as squirrels take over

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist November 6, 2023
It is advised that students stay away from campus for the foreseeable future. Safety has been compromised by a serious threat. And anyone who tries to come to campus could be in imminent danger. Please remain indoors until the threat has been dealt with by the local authorities.
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.
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LTTE: The mistaken arrogance of ASCSU

Guest Author November 1, 2023
Every Transfort bus boasts a sticker that reads "Funded by ASCSU." The Associated Students of Colorado State University, our beloved student government, want you to know that they're the generous benefactors providing a range of services to Colorado State students like Campus Recreation, the Lory Student Center and RamEvents.
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.
Secrest: What Halloween costumes tell us about internalized misogyny

Secrest: What Halloween costumes tell us about internalized misogyny

Ivy Secrest, content managing editor October 26, 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 crux of the Halloween...

Seriously: Expect these Halloween costumes this year

Seriously: Expect these Halloween costumes this year

McKenna Van Voris, Collegian Columnist October 26, 2023
For a lot of people, finding a popular costume that is fashionable can be a struggle. But if you want to know what the crowd has planned for this Halloween, make sure you get your hands on one of these highly sought-after costumes before they’re sold out in stores. 
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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? 
Souza: Everyone should be able to take this CSU sex class

Souza: Everyone should be able to take this CSU sex class

Emma Souza, Collegian columnist October 23, 2023
Every Tuesday and Thursday around 12:15 p.m., I bid my friends at lunch a snickering goodbye as they roll their eyes, sick of me, already knowing what I am about to say: "Off to sex class!"
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