About Crystal Anderson

This is Crystal's first semester at the CU Independent. She has written for another school prior coming to CU in 2010. She is a senior studying journalism and French. She loves dancing, traveling, theatre, and all things Irish and French. Her life goal is to travel from country to country, experiencing the world for what it has to offer as an international journalist.


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  • Local Groove: Aviva will headline at Club 156

    Local Groove: Aviva will headline at Club 156

    Friday night is party night, and this Friday is Ladies Night at Club 156. CU Boulder’s own Aviva  plans to kick off the night with her tunes along with DJs Vader, AyeYo and Tim John iLL. With only about a year of DJing under her belt,19-year-old... read more »

     
  • Good spirits for the holiday season

    Good spirits for the holiday season

    Thanksgiving is over, which means its officially time for hanging lights, furiously wrapping presents and enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday season. To help make your weekends even more holiday-themed, the CU Independent has... read more »

     
  • Costumed revelers crawl Pearl Street

    During the last weekend of October, a congregation of Boulderites disguise themselves as zombies and monsters, princes and princesses, and other outrageous creatures on the Pearl Street Mall. On Halloween weekend, citizens of Boulder and other... read more »

     
  • He’s back!

    He’s back!

    With unmatched enthusiasm about rocks, sundials, minute archaic creatures in the ocean and Mars, Bill Nye the Science Guy opened the Spacevision 2011 conference like only Bill Nye the Science Guy could do. Bill Nye, former science guy and... read more »

     
  • Homecoming weekend lowdown

    Homecoming weekend lowdown

    Get ready to show your Buff pride because this weekend is full of fun events to celebrate homecoming. Friday night kicks off homecoming weekend with CU’s marching band, the Golden Buffalo. The band will line up in front of the courthouse and... read more »

     
  • Eight ways to pumpkinize your life

    Eight ways to pumpkinize your life

    Fall has officially started and pumpkins are back. The CU Independent has compiled a few ideas on what to do with your favorite globular yellow-orange fruit. It may get messy and sticky, but pumpkins are extremely versatile. So get creative... read more »

     
  • “Casanova at Twilight” disenchants Casanova’s legend

    “Casanova at Twilight” disenchants Casanova’s legend

    A scandalous, theatrical romp sounds like a wonderful idea for the weekend, but this particular adventure didn’t live up to its advertisement. Written by Bill Mooney, “Casanova at Twilight” is a musical inspired by Giacomo... read more »

     
  • Gypsy Farm Market celebrates local artisans

    Gypsy Farm Market celebrates local artisans

    A seller describes her wares at the Gypsy Farm Market. (CU Independent/Stephanie Riesco) This weekend, classic trucks and booths filled with handmade earrings, clothing, and vintage finds lined The Commons at Boulder Junction for Boulder’s... read more »

     
  • Pure Barre works Boulder out

    Pure Barre works Boulder out

    It’s going to be hard, rewarding, and fun. Pure Barre, a ballet barre inspired workout franchise, opened its doors on 29th Street last January. This workout combines Pilates, yoga, ballet, and pumped-up music to give clients a full body workout. (Courtesy... read more »

     
  • Book Buff: Start Something That Matters

    Book Buff: Start Something That Matters

    (Courtesy of TOMS Shoes) One for One is a movement that has allowed children in need to receive shoes, eyewear, meals and immunizations all over the world. Blake Mycoskie, the founder of this movement, wants to inspire others to do what he has... read more »