Rocky Mountain Collegian
"The Rocky Mountain Collegian" is a daily newspaper representing the student voice of Colorado State University. Founded in 1891, the paper is one of the oldest daily student newspapers west of the Mississippi River and is the only student-run daily newspaper in the state of Colorado. In 2010, the Collegian was ranked one of the top three daily student newspapers by the Society of Professional Journalists.
The publication is not an official publication of Colorado State University, but is published by the independent 501(c)3 non-profit Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation using the name ‘The Rocky Mountain Collegian’ pursuant to a license granted by CSU. The Rocky Mountain Collegian is a 10,000-circulation student-run newspaper intended as a public forum. It publishes five days a week during the regular fall and spring semesters. During the first four weeks of summer the Collegian does not publish. During the last eight weeks of summer, Collegian distribution drops to 4,500 and is published weekly on Wednesdays. Corrections may be submitted to the editor in chief and will be printed as necessary on page 2. The Collegian is a complimentary publication for the Fort Collins community. The first copy is free. Additional copies are 25 cents each.
The Collegian won the Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for its work in the fall semester of 2008. Its investigative team has received both the Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award and its writers have received numerous college journalism accolades throughout the years.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian is an affiliate of UWIRE, which distributes and promotes its content to their network.
Read more about Rocky Mountain Collegian: Controversy, 2012-2013 Editorial Staff
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