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.
What is considered “classically feminine” to the average person? Long, flowing hair? A petite figure paired with dainty features and a soft voice? Submissiveness?These aren’t characteristics that define women, nor are they the ideals that many consciously strive for. Despite this, society, primarily the U.S., has cited these tr...

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.
As a child, my favorite part of a road trip was stopping in the town over for breakfast at McDonald’s; I’d get a sausage McMuffin, hash browns and an orange juice every time. I’ve carried this same order into adulthood, for those days when a little nostalgic pick-me-up is needed. Something along the lines of the phrase, “Comfor...

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.
There’s a popular meme circling the internet right now of a man being interviewed in a lively club scene. Though the origin is a mystery of sorts, the man says in the video, “I live in constant fear of the Western descent towards fascism, … but the club is bumping, the ladies look good. The alcohol is flowing. There is much pai...

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.
Staying up-to-date on every fashion trend is hard, but you know what’s harder? Being able to afford it. While staying in style has always been an ideal, it’s becoming increasingly difficult as the years go by. Just six years ago, checkered Vans and clout goggles were all the rage — which, of course, was a resurgence of 90s grun...

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.
Newspapers have lost the original purpose of journalism — to spread factual information to a wide audience — all in the pursuit of profit.Picture this: Instead of scrolling when you wake up, you pivot and decide to read the latest news. Upon clicking the latest New York Times story, you’re immediately stopped dead in your track...

“The revolution ‘bout to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy,” Kendrick Lamar said while performing at the Superbowl. The line, a reference to the radical 1971 poem by Gil Scott-Heron, flew over many watchers’ heads, as did much of the rich symbolism that Lamar conveyed during the 13-minute show.
While the show was full of energy and upbeat, many viewers failed to pick up on the message behind it – only commenting on the subtle jabs at Canadian rapper, Drake. Serena William...

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” These words were spoken over 50 years ago by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and still ring true today.
Today is inauguration day, placing Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. A man who uses his power to pit Americans against each other, rather than help to create a more inclusive country devoted to positive progress and change. At his Inauguration rally today at the Capital One arena in DC, President Trump said...

6,741 people make up the population of Aspen; 0.8% of that population identifies as black. But what does “black identifying” really mean? Does it refer to African Americans? Or possibly the 20+ countries in Latin America with significant Afro-Latino populations? Does this percentage account for people of mixed races? What’s the margin for this almost nonexistent population?
0.8% of 6,741 is roughly 53 people. 7.5% of Aspen identifies as mixed race, slightly over 500 people. In a predominantly wh...

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