Opinion

LFTE: Queer voices in media elevate queer communities

Collegian editorial staff • November 30, 2023

Dear readers, As we prepared for this special edition, we contemplated the intersectional nature of being queer. While we often cling to a label or community, no two queer people will experience their...

Proulx: Stop forcing heteronormativity on queer love

Caden Proulx, Print Editor • November 29, 2023

Don’t get me wrong: I love the romances of Nick and Charlie from "Heartstopper" or Elio and Oliver from "Call Me by Your Name" as much as the next person. The problem is that almost all popular queer media depict homosexual relationships as only this certain top-bottom, fem-masc way, stemming from a culture of heteronormativity pressed onto the queer community. And this falls woefully short of displaying the vast diversity and beauty present within LGBTQIA+ relationships.

Souza: There are no limits to how you label yourself

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • November 28, 2023

Over the past few decades, the dialogue around sexuality and gender has vastly expanded in the United States. There is still a lot of progress to be made toward dismantling stigmas, implementing inclusive legislation and increasing representation of LGBTQIA+ people in media, but society as a whole broadly discusses such topics now more than they did in the past.

Pavelko: Bisexuality is an identity, not a phase

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • November 27, 2023

Pride flags allow people to express themselves, find a piece of who they are and discover a community of people who support them. These flags can help people be their true selves. However, there is a strong amount of judgment concerning a certain pink, purple and blue flag.

Pavelko: Correct condom use is important

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • November 15, 2023

There are a variety of different contraceptives. Whether barrier methods, hormonal methods or even sterilization, they can all be used to reduce the chance of getting pregnant. One of the most common is a condom, a sheath designed to keep bodily fluids from coming into contact during sexual interactions. A male condom, or an external condom, is the one most people are probably familiar with.

Souza: Not including students in ‘real’ world is destroying self-efficacy

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • November 15, 2023

Spending four years in a box with minimal windows, fluorescent lighting and the inescapable smell of milk — aka the Andrew G. Clark Building — takes enough sheer power to warrant my diploma alone. Evidently, college consists of a lot more work than just going to class, and the best case result of my degree would be a prepared send-off into the world — forgive me, the “real” world. 

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.