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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  Q&A: Danny Seim of Menomena

  Feb 28, 2013comments

  Menomena has undergone plenty of change since the release of its 2010 album, “Mines.” When founding member Brent Knopf left the band after “Mines” was released, remaining members Danny Seim and Justin Harris debated carrying... read more »

   
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  Weekly Wrap-Up introduces WTF News

  Feb 21, 2013comments

  The opinions represented in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors.  Editor’s note: The first 3:35 contains the Weekly Wrap-Up and the rest is the new WTF News which does... read more »

   
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  Renovations to bring Fiske into 21st century

  Feb 19, 2013comments

  The renovations of CU’s Fiske Planetarium cut off astronomy students from a valuable learning tool this semester, but the technological updates will bring the planetarium experience into the 21st century for students and community members. According... read more »

   
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  Q&A: Zach Cooper, bassist of Coheed and Cambria

  Feb 13, 2013comments

  Legendary prog rock band Coheed and Cambria kicked off a tour promoting their newest double album, “The Afterman,” last week. CU Independent talked with bassist and newest member, Zach Cooper, as the band started out the tour. What... read more »

   
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  Drive like a Coloradan

  Feb 9, 2013comments

  Colorado has 300 sunny days a year, so once snow accumulates on the roads, it’s as if commuters forget the rules of winter driving. “People act as if they’ve never seen snow before,” said Adrian Green, a 25-year-old Masters... read more »

   
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  Women fighting on the frontlines not an issue for some military members

  Feb 6, 2013comments

  Although many military analysts, politicians and civilians voiced their concern for both male and female military members when Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifted the U.S. military’s ban on women in infantry combat positions on Jan.... read more »

   
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  Julie Andrews announced as spring commencement speaker

  Feb 5, 2013comments

  Dame Julie Andrews, known for her roles as Mary Poppins and Maria in “The Sound of Music,” will speak at the Spring 2013 commencement ceremony, Senior Class Council announced in their monthly newsletter Tuesday. According to the... read more »

   
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  A eulogy for “30 Rock”

  Jan 31, 2013comments

  “30 Rock” passes into television history Thursday night after seven seasons. The show, beloved by viewers but not so much by its network, will be missed by millions of fans and A.V. Club critics. Its memory will live on in Netflix. Thank... read more »

   
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  Beyonce’s lip-syncing not condemnable

  Jan 30, 2013comments

  Soon after Beyonce’s performance of the Star Spangled Banner at President Obama’s Jan. 21 inauguration celebration, social networks exploded with lip-synching rumors. Conflicting reports from the Marine band, who accompanied Beyonce... read more »

   
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  Storify: Walmart is coming to Boulder

  Jan 28, 2013comments

  [View the story "Storify: Walmart coming to Boulder" on Storify] Contact CU Independent Budget News Editor Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.