About Robert R. Denton

Rob is a junior news-editorial major at the University of Colorado - Boulder in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and is a managing editor for the CU Independent. He has previously worked with Rich Clarkson & Associates, a multimedia firm in Denver, The Greeley Tribune and PBS NewsHour's InaugBlog. While not taking photos for the CUI, Rob enjoys taking photos of just about everything else, being joyful and watching The Dark Knight. Follow him on Twitter at @robertrdenton.

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  Editor’s note: Summertime

  May 11, 2013comments

  Congrats Buffs, you made it through another year! We appreciate your continuing readership. Unfortunately, it’s come to that time of year again when we must go our separate ways. The CU Independent will not be publishing again until school... read more »

   
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  CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault

  May 11, 2013comments

  CU quarterback Jordan Webb and former offensive lineman Alex Lewis were arrested Saturday night for assault. According to Boulder County Sheriff’s records, the two were arrested around 9:30 on second degree assault; Lewis had an additional... read more »

   
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  Update: Attempted sex assault suspect sketch

  May 1, 2013comments

  CUPD released a sketch of the suspect in the April 27 attempted sex assault on the west side of campus near Broadway. “According to the victim, the suspect approached from behind, pushed her to the ground, placed a pair scissors to her... read more »

   
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  Sinkhole closes Folsom Street during morning commute

  Apr 25, 2013comments

  A large sinkhole on Folsom Street disrupted morning traffic to campus Thursday. See below for details. View Folsom sinkhole in a larger map Sinkhole. #CUBoulder twitter.com/robertrdenton/… — Rob Denton (@robertrdenton) April 25, 2013 Folsom... read more »

   
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  Updated: Suspect pulls knife on police near Bear Creek

  Apr 20, 2013comments

  Update as of 12:15 p.m.: CUPD Spokesman Ryan Huff released details regarding an arrest in relation to a suspected hit and run near Bear Creek last night. Jayme Lee McCoy, 32, was apprehended after refusing to cooperate with police. McCoy showed... read more »

   
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  Photos: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at CU

  Apr 19, 2013comments

  Friday night, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis headlined a show at Balch Fieldhouse produced by Program Council. Air Dubai, Amp Live and Eligh opened at the sold-out concert. [Show as slideshow] ... read more »

   
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  CUIv: Pilot episode premieres

  Apr 15, 2013comments

  Welcome to the first ever CUIv[ideo] broadcast. Alongside our multimedia prerogative, the CU Independent has decided to explore broadcast news in attempts to allow everyone on our staff to gain experience in this field. In this weekly video,... read more »

   
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  CUSG: College Democrats and Republicans endorse Inspire

  Apr 10, 2013comments

  Editor’s note: Due to the nature of the CU Independent website, only one opinion story can be seen on the front page at a time. The editors did not wish to have the College Democrats or Republicans alone on the front page so this post... read more »

   
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  Storify: CU’s (not a) snow day

  Apr 9, 2013comments

  [View the story "CU's (not a) Snow Day" on Storify] CU’s (not a) Snow Day On Tuesday, Boulder got blanketed in an April snow storm. Many students wanted a snow day from the university but didn’t get one. Storified by Rob Denton·... read more »

   
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  Fox Theatre crowd causes disturbance, draws large police presence

  Mar 11, 2013comments

  Dozens of police officers responded to a call citing a riot near Fox Theatre on the Hill around 6 p.m. Monday, when 200-300 people were waiting in line for a free Tyler, the Creator concert. “There was not a riot,” Kim Kobel, spokeswoman... read more »