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The Stump sits on the plaza as people walk by. The stump in the plaza is a mainstay and it serves as a place for people to hang out and speak their mind Sept. 20, 2016. (Collegian File Photo)

Blouch: The Stump is still a symbol of free speech

Cat Blouch, Collegian Columnist • February 7, 2022
Number 18 on the list of 70 things to do before you graduate from Colorado State University is to “Make a statement on The Stump in The (Lory Student Center) Plaza.” The Stump, an aptly named tree stump in The LSC Plaza, has been on campus since 1964 when two student media employees bought it for $4.50 and etched the word “Collegian” into the side as a symbol of free speech.  The Rocky Mountain Collegian and The Stump have a long-standing, inherent relationship. It is this relationship that cements The Stump as a symbol of free speech even today. At the core of free speech is lack of censorship, which is what The Collegian strives for in providing unbiased news to the student body, and thus, The Stump can be seen as a tangible representation of not only the truth being told but also the exchange of ideas. 

Podcast Spotlight: There Will Be Books

January 27, 2022

  There Will Be Books is a local Colorado-based book podcast.  Matt Taylor and Peter Murphy, friends and lifelong bibliophiles, discuss the world of books in a humorous and informal manner. ...

Equine emergencies: Gallery

Milo Gladstein, Photographer • January 26, 2022

Surgical instruments at Johnson Family Equine Hospital

Procedure

Milo Gladstein, Photographer • January 26, 2022

The team used various surgical instruments, such as scalpels and a suction tube, to remove excess fluid, and a camera fed live video to a TV screen so Goodrich could see what was happening as she worked. “Horses...

(Graphic Illustration By Falyn Sebastian | The Collegian)

Seriously Head to Head: Watching tons of porn

January 20, 2022

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...

Italian Business Correspondence: The Things to Know About

Electra Holberton • June 28, 2021

  SPONSORED CONTENT: The language of the business correspondence consists of cliches mostly. It might also seem like another foreign language to learn: business communication differs a lot from...

(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Campus in Contention: Where and When

Lauryn Bolz • April 28, 2021

Editor’s Note: ‘Campus in Contention’ is an editorial series by The Collegian staff that examines conflicts in our community surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion and proposes solutions...

Taryn Sieg winds up for her shot put throw on April 14, 2019. Sieg placed first in this event with a throw of 14.96m. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

What you missed in CSU sports

Taylor Paumen • April 21, 2021

While students were relaxing during spring break, many of Colorado State University's student-athletes were entrenched in competition. The softball, track & field and tennis programs found varying...

Matt Mitchell (11) holds up the MVP trophy after his team San Diego State University defeated Utah State University to win the Mountain West Championship game. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Aztecs break the curse, beat Utah State in conference final

Bailey Bassett • March 13, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="101"] LAS VEGAS — As the saying goes, the third time’s the charm. San Diego State University had lost back-to-back Air Force Reserve Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship...

Isaiah Stevens (4) and Niko Medved are disappointed with a call from the referees, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West men's basketball tournament in Las Vegas. The University lost the game 62-50. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Queta swats Rams’ tournament hopes in loss to Utah State

Scott Nies • March 13, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="100"] LAS VEGAS — With just over 10 minutes left in the game, David Roddy found himself with an open lane to the basket and turned the corner in anticipation of two easy points....

Haley Cavinder (0) dribbles down the court after a rebound in last few seconds of the game, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Women's basketball tournament Mar. 9. California State University Fresno upset the New Mexico 77-72. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Fresno State upsets New Mexico en route to finals appearance

Bailey Bassett • March 9, 2021

[smartslider3 slider="90"] LAS VEGAS — Two sets of twins, two teams and one chance to move onto the championship game in the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship set the...

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

Horoscopes 9/4/2020: Which Beyoncé song are you today

Jorge Espinoza • September 3, 2020

It’s not every day the inventor of astrology has a solar return (birthday). OK, maybe Beyoncé didn’t invent astrology, but she did make it mainstream to publicly hate on Pisces.  "Alexa, please...

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