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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

Holly Mayer

Already drowning? Ask for Help

September 9, 2013

As we roll into our third week of classes, I think I can safely say that most of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed. Even as we are shake off the summer feeling, the coursework keeps on coming. For some,...

Jessica Tomcheck

Is no news really good news?

September 8, 2013

Throughout time, mankind has been told that “ignorance is bliss.” Sayings date back to the times of King James I who stated in 1616 that “No news is better than evil news.” However, if you look...

Does college make us jaded or tolerant?

September 6, 2013

One sure-fire way to spot the freshmen (besides the keys around their necks) is to put someone with a relatively unusual appearance, like pink hair or a man in a kilt, in a room. The freshmen will be...

Music’s not about the money, but...

Music’s not about the money, but…

September 6, 2013

We live in an interesting time of paradox. Music has never been more accessible to us as listeners, and yet the industry has rarely struggled as much as now. U.S. album sales have recently fallen to...

Brittany Jordan

Is media teaching violence?

September 5, 2013

Studies have found a causal correlation between exposure to violent themes in the media and violent behavior. I would contest, however, that we are taught the art of being violent from a very young age...

Caleb Hendrich

Taking things too far: why I’m not a gamer anymore

September 5, 2013

*Correction* The printed version of The Editor's Corner refers to a developer from Call of Duty: Black Ops receiving death threats. This is incorrect. A developer from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was recieving...

Michaela Jarrett

Relationship inclusivity 101

September 4, 2013

Being inclusive when speaking about significant others, yours or others', is an under-recognized civility. I have heard many people get very confused when they hear someone say “partner” in reference...

Shayer

What Goes Around Comes Around

September 3, 2013

Think of the songs that you hear on the radio. Chances are they include Macklemore’s recent hit single “Same Love,” which addresses same sex marriage, or Kelly Clarkson’s anthem “People Like...

Brooke Lake

After fasting at Ramadan, I am truly living

September 3, 2013

While studying abroad in Meknes, Morocco this past summer my favorite Arabic word came to be ‘iftar.’ I can remember whispering this word to myself over and over again while squished in the backseat...

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