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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Opinion

For the fall season, Momo Lolo Coffee offers a pumpkin spice latte on their menu.

Lopez: Why do I only want pumpkin-flavored things?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director August 30, 2023
Have you ever wondered why you have a sudden fascination to try the newest food you saw on TikTok. Or why you suddenly feel pressure to get a pumpkin spice latte this early into the fall season even though the thermometers are still hitting 80 degrees every day.
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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.
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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

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...

McCoy: Glitter, microplastics, biodegradable alternatives

McCoy: Glitter, microplastics, biodegradable alternatives

Gray McCoy August 22, 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. Like many microplastics in...

Lopez: Banning affirmative action challenges students' success

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.
LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, CSU's independent student newspaper

LFTE: Welcome to The Collegian, CSU’s independent student newspaper

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief August 7, 2023

Welcome home, Rams! Whether you're sitting down to read this in your brand new dorm room or returning to campus after a summer away, let me be the first to welcome you to The Rocky Mountain Collegian,...

Lopez: It is time to put yourself first this summer

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.
LTTE: A call to action: With you, overturning U+2 is within reach

LTTE: A call to action: With you, overturning U+2 is within reach

Guest Author June 9, 2023
As a student at Colorado State University, or as a community member in Fort Collins, you have likely heard of the housing occupancy rule known as U+2, which restricts occupancy limits in houses, to three unrelated persons, except in certain zoning districts. 
LTTE: CSU Principles of Community fail faculty, students

LTTE: CSU Principles of Community fail faculty, students

Guest Author June 1, 2023
I am here to talk about Colorado State University’s Principles of Community and how it relates to our Academic Success Coordinators and students.
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LFTE: Welcome to the science desk

Jenn Dawson, Science Director May 25, 2023

What makes you curious? Have you ever wondered how long a tardigrade would live on Mars? Or could a fungus clean up our planet? Would humanity as we know it exist without alcohol? What innovations...

Heinrich: Through the lens of a high schooler: My experience with The Collegian

Heinrich: Through the lens of a high schooler: My experience with The Collegian

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter May 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU.  My name is Dylan Heinrich. I am a senior...

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