Skip to Main Content
Founded 1891.

Submit a Tip

Join
The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Opinion

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar speaking with attendees at the 2019 National Forum on Wages and Working People hosted by the Center for the American Progress Action Fund and the SEIU at the Enclave in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore via Flickr)

Leibee: Amy Klobuchar is a good choice for students

Katrina Leibee March 2, 2020

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. In the weeks leading up to...

State election day is coming up fast. The official day for all ballots is Nov. 5 so get your votes in. As an American it is our right to vote and help chose who and what we want to be in government. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Neustadter: Students need to recognize the power of their vote

Corinne Neustadter March 2, 2020

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. In the middle of primary season,...

(Illustration by Amy Noble, Rachel Macias, Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Horoscopes 2/27/2020

Alisa Otte February 28, 2020

Aries (March 21-April 19) Everything is quiet and everything is loud. You can choose what you hear. Taurus (April 20-May 20) As you sprint through these next coming days items fall from your pockets....

Victimhood has become a commonly talked about theme on social media with hashtags such as #victim and #victimhood trending. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Thompson: Help students recover rather than perpetuating victimhood

Madison Thompson February 27, 2020

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. Victimhood is pervasive in...

Thousands gather in Civic Park during the Women's March in Denver, January 21, 2017 (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Orji: To be or not to be — a student activist on a college campus

Joslyn Orji February 27, 2020

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. Looming deadlines and droning...

Incoming Colorado State University student Molly Kessler (second from left) moves into Newsom Hall on Aug. 22 with the help of family and a Fraternity and Sorority member. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

Cooke: Students should keep a close relationship with parents

Cody Cooke February 27, 2020

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. With spring break just around...

Graphic by Julia Rentsch.

LTTE: Sports don’t determine the value of a student-athlete

Guest Author February 27, 2020

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. Letters to the Editor reflect...

Fort Collins citizens who attended the Democratic Caucus on Tuesday March 6th listen to the rules of the caucus before beginning. Later in the night they would decide which of the democratic gubernatorial candidates makes it to the primary. (The Collegian file photo)

Neustadter: It’s time to critically rethink the caucusing system

Corinne Neustadter February 26, 2020

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. During each election cycle,...

Smudging is the burning of plants like sage and palo santo to cleanse negative energy from spaces. (Collegian File Photo)

Ziel: Students should consider holistic medicine

Renee Ziel February 25, 2020

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. Some people opt for over-the-counter...

Denali expedition leader and CSU senior James McCulloch backcountry skiing down Cameron Pass. 
(Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

Bailey: Stop putting so much emphasis on skiing

Fynn Bailey February 25, 2020

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.  Many of us have had the...

(Illustration by Amy Noble, Rachel Macias, Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Horoscopes 2/24/2020

Alisa Otte February 25, 2020

Aries (March 21-April 19) Everything is pixelated, uncanny. The outdoors is trying to show who it really is to you but you’re looking at a screen instead. Your lungs are begging for unventilated air.  Taurus...

Seriously: Socialism is extremely offensive to introverts

Seriously: Socialism is extremely offensive to introverts

Ethan Vassar February 24, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

Load More Stories