About Zachary Cook

When Zach isnt writing for the CUI, he is either busy climbing the 7000 steps on The Throat of the World, or installing new parts in his custom built PC. Academics and some blogging fit in there too. Follow him on twitter:https://twitter.com/Bulmung421 Contact CU Independent Staff Writer zachary.cook@colorado.edu.

Author Archive: Zachary Cook

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  A new way for disabled students to navigate CU

  Dec 6, 2012comments

  Imagine a three-dimensional campus map installed at the C4C, where it could be used as a resource by anyone regardless of disability. A few years ago, Karen Rosenschein, Assistant Director of Disability Services at the C4C, had this very idea. “So,... read more »

   
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  Police arrest suspect in theft cases at CU campuses and Colorado School of Mines

  Nov 27, 2012comments

  State parole officers arrested Raymond Webster Hamilton in Denver on Nov. 19 on charges of providing false information to a pawnbroker, three fugitive holds and a parole violation. According to a CU Police Department news release, Hamilton is... read more »

   
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  Arrest warrant issued in series of thefts at two CU campuses and Colorado School of Mines

  Nov 13, 2012comments

  An arrest warrant was issued earlier this month due to a string of recent thefts at two CU campuses and Colorado School of Mines, according to a CUPD press release issued Monday. Raymon Webster Hamilton, 26, of Denver. (Courtesy CUPD) The campuses... read more »

   
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  Veterans Day Ceremony highlights how CU may better support student veterans

  Nov 10, 2012comments

  A meeting in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom on Friday honored the services of veterans in the CU community and highlighted CU’s veterans support resources. About 650 student veterans and 250 faculty veterans call CU their home, said Michael... read more »

   
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  Flagship 2030 on course with educational and community goals

  Oct 17, 2012comments

  CU is moving forward along the Flagship 2030 plan and is discussing changes that will allow the university to reach its outlined goals. On Tuesday morning, Chancellor DiStefano gave the 2012-13 State of the Campus Address in the UMC Aspen Rooms,... read more »

   
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  PC Buff Build: A guide to building your own PC

  Oct 15, 2012comments

  Computers are pretty amazing. They open up the world to us through the Internet, connect us to family and friends we never get to see and they provide us with copious amounts of entertainment. They also cost a lot of money. A decent Mac laptop... read more »

   
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  Breaking News: Engineering Center evacuated

  Oct 15, 2012comments

  According to a CU Campus new release the Engineering Center is in the process of being evacuated, and a HAZMAT investigation is taking place. The cause of the evacuation, which occurred around 4:30 p.m., is still unknown. Kate Kennedy, a 19-year-old... read more »

   
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  Kenna Egbune leaves legacy of activism and involvement at CU

  Oct 1, 2012comments

  The news of 20-year-old senior Ikenna “Kenna” Egbune’s passing has left CU reeling. A candlelight vigil was held last Thursday night on the steps of Norlin Library to celebrate the life of Kenna, who was a passionate and active member... read more »

   
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  Rec Center renovations still underway, results in March 2013

  Sep 19, 2012comments

  On budget and on track, the results of the CU Rec Center renovations will open in phases beginning in March of 2013. Dubbed the “Buff Up the Rec” initiative, the Rec Center update started in April of 2011 with a ballot initiated by CUSG... read more »