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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Professionalism should not be impacted by body art

February 21, 2014

With an increased number of our generation getting inked up, discriminating based on the idea that tattoos represent a poor work ethic is becoming increasingly absurd. The reality is, that with over 44...

Historical basis for Hell on Wheels star

February 20, 2014

For fans of TV series "Hell on Wheels", it can be easy to get caught up in the drama and enticing sets created to bring the viewer back into the railroad boom of the west. However, actual historical character...

Hipster culture targeted in banking ads

February 17, 2014

With an increased population of young, tattooed people in major cities, many businesses have turned to advertise specifically to the "hipster" subculture. One example of this trend comes from East River...

Ex-lawyer tattoos the world on his back

February 14, 2014

After getting his passport at age 51, Bill Passman had the world map inked on his back. As he travels around the world he progressively fills in the design  and hopes to one day have color in all the...

Has getting a tattoo lost its edge?

February 14, 2014

As more and more people get tattoos, the art runs the risk of becoming too mainstream and no longer being a statement of individuality. At least, that's what Telegraph columnist Scroobius Pip believes.  "Anything...

Tattooed moms cause controversy

February 13, 2014

Female-focused organization Lean-In partnered with Getty Images to examine the changing images of women and girls in the media: the most striking of which appears to be mother's with visible tattoos, according...

Boy's attempted suicide spurs My Little Pony tattoos

Boy’s attempted suicide spurs My Little Pony tattoos

February 13, 2014

After 11-year-old Michael Marones' attempted suicide in North Carolina last month, communities around the country brainstormed ideas on how to fight bullying and raise money for Marones' hospital expenses....

Pushing the limits of tattooing

February 11, 2014

With tattoos becoming more mainstream people have begun seeking out more outlandish designs, particularly ones that portray 3D illusions, according to an article published by Express news.  "3D tattoo...

CSU players Josh Gregg (11), left, and and is Brian Roach (30) run for the ball after winning a face off at the game against Colorado University at the RMLC playoffs in Grand Junction on Friday. The Rams wom the game 8-5.

Michigan artists frustrated by underground tattooing

February 8, 2014

Due to an increased number of illegal tattooing in Michigan, licensed local artists are seeing a decrease in business as customers trade price over quality, according to Michigan Live.  "It's annoying,"...

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