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  • How to survive finals

    How to survive finals

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. You’ve been preparing for them all semester. Professors mention them to instill fear in your heart and... read more »

     
  • Didn’t you hear me knocking?

    Didn’t you hear me knocking?

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. No one wants to experience the "roommate walk-in," so take some pointers from the CUI's Hannah Morrison... read more »

     
  • Turkey time – Dorm style

    Turkey time – Dorm style

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Congratulations, everyone. We have officially made it to the final week before Thanksgiving Break. Nights... read more »

     
  • You’re cute. I’m cute. We should talk.

    You’re cute. I’m cute. We should talk.

    We’ve all had it happen: you’re in a coffee shop, minding your own business, and a really good-looking person gets behind you in line. They are gorgeous, and you have to pick your jaw up off the floor so you don’t trip over it as you... read more »

     
  • Because you’re amazing…

    Because you’re amazing…

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. It’s been one of those days. You failed that math test you studied really hard for, you’ve got a stack... read more »

     
  • Yes, I’ll take a virgin Cosmopolitan – with the umbrella

    Yes, I’ll take a virgin Cosmopolitan – with the umbrella

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. When I first decided that I wanted to transfer to CU, my resident advisor told me, “Hannah, you realize... read more »

     
  • College column: We need to talk…

    College column: We need to talk…

    In life, conflict is unavoidable. Part of being human is that we don’t always groove with other people. You can be the easiest-going person and I guarantee that there is going to be someone who rubs you the wrong way. It doesn’t matter if... read more »

     
  • Surviving the Chaos

    Surviving the Chaos

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. October has arrived, and the cool autumnal breeze has blown midterms right up to our doorsteps. We’re getting... read more »

     
  • “Mom, dad… I got a tattoo”: How to communicate with your parents in college

    “Mom, dad… I got a tattoo”: How to communicate with your parents in college

    My parents and I have an unusually close bond that tends to boggle the minds of my classmates and friends. Maybe it’s because I’m an only child, or maybe my parents are particularly awesome. Maybe I’m just weirdly attached to my parents.... read more »

     
  • Avoiding “lunch tray moments”

    Avoiding “lunch tray moments”

    Last Thursday I was sitting at the C4C enjoying some Persian cuisine and some fine sunshine. I had my eyes closed and was soaking up some serious vitamin D when a voice asked if the chair across from me was taken. The voice belonged to a very... read more »