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

Living the Alternative

Tattoos as therapy for veterans

January 14, 2014

The effects of war injuries can take years for veterans to overcome, however Samuel Walley found that tattooing relieves the discomfort felt both physically and visually from his injuries from Afghanistan. "Walley...

Hawaiian police to adopt army tattoo ban

January 9, 2014

The ongoing revision of the army's tattoo regulations continues to cause a stir among local tattoo parlors who will see the proposed policy impact their business. However, these new regulations expanded...

Steps to ensure safe piercings

January 9, 2014

Getting new body art comes with a lot of decisions: when, what, how and where. While all four hold important, the details of where can greatly impact the quality of the piercing both during and after...

How to go meatless without going vegetarian

January 9, 2014

The New Year often brings with it resolutions to live healthier. For many, this means a conversion to vegetarianism or at least an attempt to. However, according to Nashua Telegraph reporter David Brooks,...

The future of tattoos and gadgets

January 6, 2014

The evolution of tattoos began with Ötzi, a Neolithic man, before it spread to Egypt. However, British sailors first experienced what became modern tattooing from their time in Tahiti and returned...

Houses of American cities ‘like teeth in a pumpkin’

December 31, 2013

With many cities falling into disrepair as their occupants move to more prosperous areas, hundreds of thousands of homes stand empty in areas across the country. Photographer Ben Marcin took this opportunity...

New York’s ear to the ground of tattoos

December 31, 2013

Finding a balance between statement pieces and subtle tattoos present challenges to many women looking to get ink done. However, pop-culture lends a hand by presenting many different popular placements...

Glitter offers computer security

December 31, 2013

Traveling overseas poses many stresses to the average traveler and, without the resources of major businesses or government bodies, keeping valuable possessions safe ranks among one of the most time...

Chip implants, tattoos could further healthcare

December 30, 2013

Science fiction predicted long ago that humans would create the means to control our bodies, technologies and lives with hands free devices. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the dream reached...

Tattoos transcend death in Dutch museum

December 30, 2013

The people's desire to hold onto something permanent goes back thousands of years. With the help of the Walls and Skin tattoo parlor found in the Dutch capital, tattoo wearers began to donate their skin...

Great gifts for the beer lover

December 23, 2013

Fort Collins offers many different past times and hobbies, but with the college and breweries in town, beer is among the most popular. When shopping for your friend who picked up a love of beer in the...

(photo credit: getty images)

Tattoo parties pose serious health dangers

December 23, 2013

Health officials in Florida warn against getting discount tattoos in hotel rooms and private homes in order to save money, according to the Associated Press.  The dangers of these parties greatly outweigh...

Load More Stories