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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

Sean Kennedy

Colorado needs to track cannabis use by minors

Sean Kennedy February 18, 2015

Colorado’s control over cannabis might not be up to snuff. Since we set the precedent in 2012 by being the first state to legalize marijuana, we have seen this new freedom phased into our daily...

Haleigh McGill

The big relational picture and Batman pajama pants

Haleigh McGill February 18, 2015

One of the best parts about college is that people tend to stop feeling the high school-esque, materialistic need to impress each other every day. Every night, I have these visions of grandeur about...

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Our View: New health center raises praises, issues

The Collegian February 17, 2015

As part of CSU's continuing saga of construction, by late 2016 the campus will boast a $59 million medical center in the southeast corner of campus. The CSU System Board of Governors approved the construction...

Zara DeGroot

Dating: time for a culture change

Zara DeGroot February 17, 2015

There is no doubt that our dating culture is completely different than it was for our parents. Look around you -- chances are you, or one of your friends, are confused with where you stand with your...

Troy Wilkinson

Chivalry is outdated, its time for us to move on

Troy Wilkinson February 16, 2015

Chivalry has always been highly regarded, but lately I am not so sure that chivalry is the most appropriate of qualities. Being courteous is what should be sought after. By definition, chivalry is most...

Jake Schwebach

City Council ignored better smoking ban options

Jake Schwebach February 16, 2015

Hit that cigarette while you still can. An ordinance passed by Fort Collins City Council will extend the current smoking ban (including electronic cigarettes) to Old Town, public events, natural...

Alexandra Stettner

Why the “fear of missing out” is taking over our lives

Alexandra Stettner February 16, 2015

It’s no secret college kids love smartphones. Between social media, music, Yik Yak, email, checking grades and texting, we never put them down. It’s a rare sight to see someone on campus who doesn’t...

Dan Rice

Feeling Stressed? Give Meditation a Try

Dan Rice February 16, 2015

Our world is a constant stream of information: texts, Facebook posts, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat — you name it. And with that stream of information comes a small rush of endorphins every time someone...

Our View: Spider-Man creates new opportunities

Our View: Spider-Man creates new opportunities

Collegian Staff February 16, 2015

Last week it was announced that beloved character Spider-Man, aka Peter Parker, will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in time to appear in the next Captain America installment: "Civil War." In...

A rendering of the on-campus stadium at CSU, which is expected to break ground in summer 2015.

LTTE: Stop the stadium

Stop the February 13, 2015

A new group called “STOP THE STADIUM” will have its first meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Old Town Library, Community Room #1. The purpose of this group is to prevent the construction...

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