Columns
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Buff Weekly: Xavier Talton and Wesley Gordon
In a new weekly feature, CUI sports reporter Will Collins will interview a different varsity athlete each week. In this inaugural edition of “Buff Weekly,” Collins spoke with two athletes. Guard Xavier Talton and forward Wesley Gordon... read more »
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Photos: One photographer’s long week of politics
Editor’s Note: These photos were not picked based on any sort of political preference. Those contained herein are the very best of the four events covered. The choice of including two Obama events versus only one of Romney and Johnson... read more »
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Cartoon: Taking on 2012
The opinions represented in this cartoon do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. The CU Independent’s Chelsea Shettler takes on the political season with her view on the election... read more »
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#BoulderGirlProblems: Election
We thought this day would never come. Since election season started, Colorado has been more than just the land of ski resorts and altitude sickness. It has also become a political battleground, and us Boulderites have been caught in the cross... read more »
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Election night drinking game
The night we have all been waiting for has arrived – election night. Finally someone will be president, and we will no longer be bombarded with questions concerning who we are voting for. Why not celebrate with a nice little drinking game... read more »
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CU students and faculty express support and concern for Amendment 64
Amendment 64 has created uproar among Colorado residents, but a recent poll by Public Policy polling shows 52 percent of the state supporting the amendment. Marijuana has been illegal in the state for almost 75 years since the Marijuana Tax... read more »
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Top people on Twitter to follow on election night
With President Obama and Mitt Romney neck-and-neck in the polls heading into election day, many are predicting a long Nov. 6 before a clear winner of the presidency is announced. In an effort to make sure all our readers are well read and entertained... read more »
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10 things you didn’t know about Romney and Obama
Mitt Romney Taking a “shot” at LMFAO rapper On a flight from Vancouver to L.A. in 2010, Sky Blue of LMFAO was escorted off the plane by Canadian Police after leaning his seat back prior to take-off. Romney “loudly requested” the MC... read more »
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What’s Up Weekly: Editor’s Picks
As entertainment editor here at the CU Independent, I want all of our readers to have an awesomely entertaining week. Here are my picks for this week, so you’ll never have to worry about being bored. FILM Starz Denver Film Festival Showing... read more »
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A climactic fail: Recent presidential debates leave the topic of climate change out to dry
One major topic that CUs extensive environmental staff focuses on is the climate and environment, and it is one that students, staff and community members of Boulder share. It is a topic that is echoed from Boulder across the planet. The realities... read more »
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Student government distributes $17.7 million in annual student fees
Student government allocated $17.7 million in student fees for the 2013-14 fiscal year to 15 CU Boulder departments Wednesday and Thursday nights in an annual public discussion that lasted over 12 hours. The total budget is higher than fiscal... read more »
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Upset: Men’s basketball wins Arizona rematch
The University of Colorado men’s basketball beat the Arizona Wildcats 71-58 Thursday, healing a wound the left after teams’ previous encounter. The last game on Jan. 3 was close, but ended with a ‘no’ call from the refs after a three... read more »
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CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault
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Opinion: Was Andre’s choice to leave CU his best move?