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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Denver skyline at sunset Jan. 4, 2020. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

Meltzner: Denver continues to mismanage the housing crisis

JD Meltzner August 26, 2021
The housing crisis is not new in America, but in Colorado, it has reached a new level that is impossible to ignore. Let’s look at the data to understand the magnitude of homelessness in Colorado. Denver’s current rate of homeless people per 100,000 citizens is 203, which is above the national average of 174.
Fences surround the Hughes Stadium development site currently closed off to the public Feb. 2. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

Cooke: Board of Governor’s decision contradicts University’s values

Cody Cooke August 26, 2021
The Hughes Land Back initiative is an alliance of Indigenous locals determined to regain stewardship of the land that used to be Hughes Stadium, currently owned by Colorado State University. On August 6, members of the initiative delivered their requests at a meeting for the Board of Governors of the CSU System. In a statement released by the CSU System, the Board declined to meet the initiative’s requests, describing the proposal as “inconsistent with the Board’s duties.”
Sigma Nu Fraternity House (Joshua Contreras | Collegian)

Blouch: Greek life can provide community, but it’s not for everyone

Cat Blouch August 25, 2021
With formal recruitment for Greek life coming up, many Colorado State University students are questioning whether or not they want to rush. There’s a lot to consider. If you’ve thought about rushing and want to know what you’re getting yourself into, keep reading.
Mountains surrounding Mount Quandary are covered in an early morning glow Aug. 8. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian).

Tusinski: Colorado is beautiful. Now stop hiking.

Dylan Tusinski August 24, 2021
Everyone loves Colorado for a reason. Some love our mixture of small cities and large metropolises, some love our legal cannabis, but most love the immense beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Climate Column (Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Eckburg: Drowning in eco-anxiety? Let’s talk about carbon taxes

Bella Eckburg August 23, 2021
Eco-anxiety is real, and we are feeling it now more than ever. Every day, our timelines are flooded with news about the ongoing climate crisis. It’s not hard to see that we are dealing with a very real problem — one that needs to be carefully addressed to ensure life as we know it can continue. 
Cherie Circenis stands with a wooden cross awaiting discussion regarding religion and other politically-based topics on the plaza at Colorado State University on election day, Nov. 3. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

Seriously: Why you should talk to everyone tabling on The Plaza

Dylan Tusinski August 19, 2021
Every fall, the Colorado State University campus undergoes a familiar annual routine. The freshmen fill the dorms, the Clark Building becomes even more dilapidated and, most importantly, tabling returns to The Plaza.
Holiday Twin Drive-In had a great line-up of summer hits to close out their season this weekend. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Meltzner: A movie-goer’s guide to Fort Collins

JD Meltzner August 18, 2021
Fort Collins has quite the reputation for being a nature adventurist’s paradise with its surplus of bike paths, hiking trails, fishing spots and parks. But the amenities of Fort Collins go far beyond a great day at Horsetooth Reservoir, extending into a hidden hotbed of cultural entertainment, including some truly unique experiences for movie lovers. 
Colorado State University residence halls have a very strict zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol possession, consumption or paraphernalia. (Photo Illustration by Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Blouch: College is not an excuse for alcoholism

Cat Blouch August 17, 2021
In many ways, drinking is synonymous with the college experience. At Colorado State University, undergraduate students under the age of 21 are required to complete an online alcohol education course.
(Graphic Illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

McKissick: Tips for navigating dating post-pandemic

Nathaniel McKissick August 16, 2021
When COVID-19 entered the United States early last year, no one could foresee the tumultuous year that would follow. The virus disrupted school curriculums, workplace norms and family dynamics, all while leaving a trail of pestilence in its wake.
LTTE: Politics have a place in sports but racism never will

LTTE: Politics have a place in sports but racism never will

Guest Author August 5, 2021
It’s July 11, 3:55 p.m., Sunday afternoon, and I’m lying on my couch. I have a fever, headache and sore throat, and the only thing making the world bearable is my 18th cup of tea and the Union of European Football Associations' European Championship: Italy versus England.
As states across the country count votes, an American flag flies over the Plaza on Nov. 4.  (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Tusinski: Fort Collins deserves a better flag

Dylan Tusinski July 26, 2021
Every flag is designed as a symbol. Whether they don stars and stripes, the not-so-aptly-named stars and bars or just a corporate logo on a white banner; every flag represents an idea, organization, nation or religion with which people identify. As a result, every flag, to some extent, is an extension of people themselves. Flags are us.
Red rocks

Tusinski: Live music is back; enjoy it while you can

Dylan Tusinski July 15, 2021
Seeing live music is a way of life for me. I'm a Deadhead, or a fan of the psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead. The Dead have created a cult following of Deadheads by playing thousands of live shows over the years, each of which is unique and filled with long, improvisational jams that can stretch on for hours.
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