Opinion

Thorn: Talking about sex with your partner is important

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist • September 16, 2024

For many young people, having sex is much easier than talking about it. It can often feel awkward to bring up sexual desires in conversation with a sexual partner or partners, but it is an essential part of developing a positive sexual relationship, not only with your partner but also with yourself.

Naiditch: Skateboarders need to get out of the way of campus flow

Ava Naiditch, Collegian Columnist • September 16, 2024

Picture this: It’s 9 a.m., and you are walking to your first class of the day. The sun is out, but it’s still early enough in the morning that the heat won’t make you drown in a pool of your own sweat.

Stephenson: CSU has newfound underdog appeal against Boulder

Leah Stephenson, Collegian Columnist • September 13, 2024

It seems that it is getting harder to compete with CU Boulder’s image. Last year, Boulder became the subject of mass media attention after hiring Deion Sanders, which shifted the public perception of CU as a whole. Initially, it didn’t seem as though Sanders would change a lot for Colorado State University other than the talent of our football competitors, until the rest of the nation started to take an extreme interest.  

Spicer: Dear Boulder

Maddie Spicer, The CU Independent • September 12, 2024

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, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards. Dear...

Seriously: To Chip the Buffalo from CAM the Ram

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • September 12, 2024

As the official mascot of Colorado State University, I would first like to fully acknowledge our longstanding history as the two biggest public universities in Colorado. I respect and understand why we have a feud because, as in many other parasocial relationships, there’s always one celebrity and one fanboy. Not to imply the beef is one-sided, but while you’re the only one spitting it out, here we like to swallow. You make it hard, though — buffalo burgers really taste like shit.

Cook: Lamenting last year’s loss will lead to torment of Buffs

Damon Cook, Sports Editor • September 12, 2024

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. There’s no way around it:...

Lopez: Dear Fort Collins

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • September 12, 2024

Where do I begin? The community you provide for students at Colorado State University is undeniably the best. With opportunities to go to the mountains, hang out in Old Town and even attend classes right in the heart of the city is amazing.

LFTE: The Collegian, CU Independent join forces for showdown special edition

Allie Seibel and Jessi Sachs • September 12, 2024

Dear readers,  This extra-special collaborative edition of The Collegian and the CU Independent started as a beaming idea just three short weeks ago.  On Aug. 23, we and our managing editors were...

Harris: It’s time to put demure to sleep

Ava Harris, Collegian Columnist • September 12, 2024

Jumping on TikTok trends? Not very cutesy, not very mindful — definitely not demure. The TikTok community has been buzzing since the term demure first made its debut, using it with every opportunity they get. While many find this trend to be entertaining, I find it rather irritating.

Seriously: To CAM the Ram from an anonymous Buffalo

Lincoln Roch, CU Independent • September 12, 2024

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Bisant: Living in the dorms should not be required

Hayley Bisant, Collegian Columnist • September 11, 2024

Having a first-year roommate is an infamous part of the college experience. I heard a story from almost every adult in my life about who they got saddled with the summer before I left to attend Colorado State University. While I did hear a fair share of sweet or funny stories, others were downright horrifying. And in the end, I was left wondering why students are made to endure such bizarre living conditions.

Naiditch: Navigating newfound independence in college isn’t easy

Ava Naiditch, Collegian Columnist • September 11, 2024

When many of us graduated high school and made the decision to go away for college, we all likely heard the same phrase thrown at us: “you are going to find newfound independence when you get to school.” To some who heard it, I imagine they thought it meant that they were going to go to all the parties, be curfew-free, eat anything and everything that want, maybe not clean their room and maybe not even go to class every day. And they may not be wrong.