About Avalon Jacka

Avalon Jacka is a senior at the University of Colorado, studying News-editorial journalism and Russian studies. She loves music and hopes to incorporate it into her career someday. When she isn't doing homework, Jacka spends her time singing with the radio, analyzing television far too in-depth and hanging out with her friends. She has also been known to play Mortal Kombat on the PS2 and win. It is one of her greatest accomplishments to date. Contact CU Independent Entertainment Editor Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.

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  The Milk Carton Kids and unusually popular opener charm Denver audience

  May 6, 2013comments

  The delightful twang of bluegrass and folk rang out from duo The Milk Carton Kids Thursday night at the band’s first headlining show at the legendary Bluebird Theater in Denver. Kids rhythm guitarist Joey Ryan introduced openers, The Barefoot... read more »

   
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  “Monsters University” makes college seem less scary

  Apr 30, 2013comments

  In typical Disney Pixar fashion, “Monsters University” is a coming-of-age story that shows how terrifying college is, especially when you’re surrounded by monsters that major in scaring. Mike and Sulley in Monster’s University, the... read more »

   
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  WTF News

  Apr 26, 2013comments

  The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Editor’s Note: It is illegal to consume marijuana in public despite legalization of the drug in Colorado, so it remains illegal to “smoke freely... read more »

   
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  Dear news industry, please stop misreporting

  Apr 22, 2013comments

  Last week was a brutal week for America, and the 24-hour breaking news coverage didn’t help anything. In the wake of the Boston bombings, the FBI were searching for suspects and the Internet and reporters were eager to help. This deed... read more »

   
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  2013 4/20 Map

  Apr 20, 2013comments

  The CU Independent has found the checkpoints on campus, so you don’t have to and have put all of our stories here. View 2013 4/20 Checkpoints for CU Boulder in a larger map Contact CU Independent News Budget Editor Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.

   
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  Weekly Wrap-Up: CUI remembrance edition

  Apr 19, 2013comments

  The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Contact CU Independent News Editors Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.and Bethany Morris at Bethany.morris@colorado.edu.

   
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  WTF News: CWA Edition

  Apr 13, 2013comments

  The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. News Editor Avalon Jacka breaks down her first experience at the 65th annual Conference on World Affairs. Contact CU Independent News Budget Editor Avalon... read more »

   
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  CWA panel discusses the ethics behind hypothetically paying student athletes

  Apr 13, 2013comments

  The CWA panel “NCAA: National Cartels of Amateur Athletics” shed light on recent scandals in college athletics while questioning whether to pay student athletes for their work on the field or court. Jefferson Dodge moderated the... read more »

   
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  Panel on U.S. right to bear arms draws a large crowd, lays out key arguments

  Apr 11, 2013comments

  A packed Boulder High School auditorium welcomed the a panel on the United States’ right to bear arms Thursday afternoon. Boulder High’s Intervention Specialist Ainsley Cone moderated the controversial Conference on World Affairs... read more »

   
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  CWA preview: “Veganism: We have to stop meating like this”

  Apr 10, 2013comments

  Boulder’s vegan residents will relish in the Conference of World Affairs’ panel titled, “Veganism: We Have to Stop Meating Like This.” The panel will be from 3-4:20 p.m. on Wednesday in the University Memorial Center... read more »