OPINION | What consent is not
2026-04-29
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and there’s a good amount of discourse on what consent is and what it looks like. What about the other side of the coin, what consentRead more >
OPINION | Students will mourn the loss of the Main Hall vines
2026-04-16
UCCS isn’t the most traditional college. We’re a commuter school with a fairly small campus, meaning we have to focus on the little things to build a sense of community here. The vinesRead more >
OPINION | Books will always be better than movie adaptations
2026-04-03
Reading has always been a major part of our lives. From our parents reading to us, to checking out books from libraries, books have helped shape us. As we get older though, the instinct toRead more >
OPINION | If you want the college experience, you need to be less cynical
2026-03-31
As someone who has been told that she would make a “great lawyer” from the age of six, I know what it’s like to be a born cynic. Growing up, I was led toRead more >
OPINION | March is the best month of the year
2026-03-12
March is the month of luck, but it hasn’t been lucky in the popularity department. Most people often obsess over summer or holiday-filled months, leaving March largely overlooked. Whenever someone asks what makesRead more >
OPINION | Colorado Springs is a city trying to fit into small-town clothes
2026-02-25
Walking around Colorado Springs’ modest downtown might give a tourist the impression that Colorado Springs is quaint, sleepy and — above all — small. The iconography of “Small Town USA” litters the Springs, present inRead more >
OPINION | Stop using the word “peak”
2026-02-19
Nowadays, in any form of media, it seems like anything even semi-decent is bestowed with the title of “peak.” Inserting the word “peak” into a description of a movie or song immediately gives theRead more >
OPINION | My picks for the 2026 Oscars
2026-02-19
The Oscars are an opportunity to either applaud the Academy on their amazing picks or boo them for their snubs. I watched all of the major 2026 Oscar nominations that I could. LastRead more >
OPINION | Valentine’s Day should celebrate all types of love
2026-02-14
Every February, stores flood with roses, heart-shaped candies and reminders that Valentine’s Day belongs to couples. Heart-shaped displays and chocolate-covered shelves make it seem as though love only matters when it comes with aRead more >
OPINION | Libraries are the unsung heroes of communities
2026-02-12
February is National Library Lovers’ month, which means now is the time we celebrate and acknowledge the vitality of our beloved local libraries. Libraries are valuable community centers that offer resources beyond just shelves ofRead more >