Opinion

Pavelko: It’s time for CSU students to start supporting all teams

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • October 31, 2023

Over the duration of the academic year, we have watched as crowds swarm Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena to watch the football and volleyball teams fight their way to victory. Crowds have gathered to watch the women’s soccer team score a last-minute goal. Colorado State University students show tremendous support to intercollegiate sports teams, but what about the other teams?

Souza: The brighter side of having to set back your clock

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • October 31, 2023

Each year, there is a collective groan as most of America begrudgingly sets their clocks back in November — myself and my family included. From thereafter, many who commute to and from school or work will be in pitch-black monotony. Although I don’t agree with the logistics behind daylight saving time, I have to admit I like it better in the dark.

Secrest: What Halloween costumes tell us about internalized misogyny

Ivy Secrest, content managing editor • October 26, 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 crux of the Halloween...

Seriously: Expect these Halloween costumes this year

McKenna Van Voris, Collegian Columnist • October 26, 2023

For a lot of people, finding a popular costume that is fashionable can be a struggle. But if you want to know what the crowd has planned for this Halloween, make sure you get your hands on one of these highly sought-after costumes before they’re sold out in stores. 

Pavelko: Halloween couples are the new relationship standard

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • October 24, 2023

Every relationship needs to be built on a strong foundation: one of trust, communication and support. But with the news flooded with stories of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner getting divorced and Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breaking up, how are we supposed to know what a good relationship looks like? 

Souza: Everyone should be able to take this CSU sex class

Emma Souza, Collegian columnist • October 23, 2023

Every Tuesday and Thursday around 12:15 p.m., I bid my friends at lunch a snickering goodbye as they roll their eyes, sick of me, already knowing what I am about to say: "Off to sex class!"

Lopez: More can be done for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • October 20, 2023

October is a busy month for everyone. For students, it means midterms and big projects that must be completed in a few weeks time, and for Colorado State University, it means fall addresses and Homecoming week. But for those of us who have lost loved ones and experienced the tragedy breast cancer can cause, October is a month to remember and reflect.

Seriously: 5 ways to tell your roommate to fill the Brita

Emma Souza, Collegian Columnist • October 18, 2023

Most of us know that roommate life has its perks — split rent, constant companionship, a brotherhood or sisterhood or whatever you like to call it — but along with sharing a room comes sharing commodities: a joint fridge, toilet paper that runs out twice as fast and, if you really like the person, maybe even a comb with the loving entanglement of both your hairs. Living with another person is an adjustment. But none of these lifestyle adjustments come close to sharing the demon that is the Brita filter.

Pavelko: Sexual health discussions are important at CSU

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist • October 16, 2023

With the flu, COVID-19 and an abundance of other diseases one can contract on a college campus, many students take precautions. Wearing masks, taking vitamins and eating healthy are all good ways to keep healthy during cold and flu season. 

MacMahon: Quiet places at CSU to destress from Homecoming

Taylor MacMahon, Collegian Columnist • October 12, 2023

Homecoming weekend is a very exciting time, but it can also be very overstimulating. It's important to celebrate in the ways that feel supportive to you, especially because Homecoming is a celebration of Colorado State University and the CSU community, and you are a part of that.

Lopez: How does parents weekend affect Homecoming?

Dominique Lopez, Opinion Director • October 12, 2023

I’ve been participating in the Homecoming & Family Weekend activities at Colorado State University by myself for a solid three years now. And by participating, I mean I go to the game and then I go home for the remainder of the evening because I normally work all weekend.

Seriously: New study reveals the biology of a true Ram

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor • October 11, 2023

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