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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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‘The Long Walk’ is a much-needed shift in horror films

Carlee Elders, staff reporter September 25, 2025

Often when thinking of Stephen King adaptations, the mind automatically goes to the sewer clown or REDRUM spelled backwards. “The Long Walk,” however, possesses no supernatural horror. It is one of...

Weishaar: Body positivity doesn't exist

Weishaar: Body positivity doesn’t exist

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist September 25, 2025

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. Today, we see a resurgence...

Weishaar: Pumpkin spice lattes are just not good

Weishaar: Pumpkin spice lattes are just not good

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist September 25, 2025
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. Fall is just around the corner — the best season of the year, mostly because of the food that correlates with fall. Candy corn, apples, cinnamon, potatoes and pumpkins, just to name a few. However, not all seasonal treats are created equally. Pumpkin spice lattes are the worst fall drink.
Jackson Brousseau (7) practices with the starters after head coach Jay Norvell named him the starting quarterback for Colorado State University football's upcoming game against Washington State University Sept. 23. Brousseau first saw field time against UTSA when the Rams lost 17-16.

Norvell announces week 5 starting quarterback

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 25, 2025

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. For those who were chanting “get him off” about Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi's abysmal performance against UTSA, it’s the best of times; however,...

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Phil Risbeck’s graphic design legacy lives on in Morgan Library

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 24, 2025

Displayed above armchairs and tables, graphic design works exploring the history of Colorado State University and the broader Fort Collins area decorate the walls of the Morgan Library. These are the works...

Shoppers browse the Vintage Market booths set up on the Oak Street Plaza in Old Town Sept. 20.

Fort Collins Vintage Market dons sustainability, fashion in Old Town

Carlee Elders, Staff Reporter September 24, 2025

When someone visits Old Town, the typical itinerary remains the same: Park the car, grab a bite to eat, then peruse stores along the line. Maybe they even treat themselves to ice cream at Edison's for...

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Pavelko: Abstinence-only sex education wrongfully uses scare tactics

Hana Pavelko, Collegian Columnist September 24, 2025

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. Sexual education is extremely...

Sic970 merchandise sits displayed at The Colorado Room in Fort Collins Sept. 5.

13 years into business, CSU alumnus’ brand Sic970 persists

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

Colorful hats and shirts are more than just clothing items for William Bell, the CEO of Sic970 and an alumnus of Colorado State University. For Bell, clothing is a means of advocacy. Since Sic970's start...

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OBRL, Colorado Parks & Wildlife develop biodegradable drop-off collars

Katie Fisher, Science Editor September 23, 2025

With around 384,000 deer and 280,000 elk scattered across Colorado, and the latter capable of traveling 20 to 100 miles during migration, tracking these mammals is of great importance to researchers. However,...

A man named Alex, who declined to provide a last name, sparks debate on the Lory Student Center Plaza by holding a sign that reads "Charlie Kirk Died a Hero Prove Me Wrong" the day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University Sept. 11.

CSU, FoCo communities react with mixed emotions to Charlie Kirk’s death

Maci Lesh and Chloe Rios September 23, 2025

The death of Charlie Kirk, executive director and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was announced nearly a week before he was set to speak at Colorado State University, sparking mixed reactions across campus...

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Horoscopes Sept. 22-28

Chloe Waskey, News Editor September 22, 2025

It is officially your month Libra. Happy birthday! After an intense Virgo season riddled with eclipses and anxious energy, it is finally time to find our bearings. We have all undergone some sort of...

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CSU Political Review hosts Unfuck America debates

Chloe Waskey, News Editor September 22, 2025

Colorado State University’s political science club, CSU Political Review, partnered with the Political Action Committee National Ground Game on Thursday to host a debate as part of the PAC’s movement, Unfuck...

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