Entertainment
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The Milk Carton Kids and unusually popular opener charm Denver audience
The delightful twang of bluegrass and folk rang out from duo The Milk Carton Kids Thursday night at the band’s first headlining show at the legendary Bluebird Theater in Denver. Kids rhythm guitarist Joey Ryan introduced openers, The Barefoot... read more »
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Interactive words of wisdom from graduating seniors
A few seniors shared words of wisdom for incoming freshmen, new students, and underclassmen as the spring semester comes to an end. From this senior, I recommend joining groups and getting involved. Contact CU Independent staff writer Claudia... read more »
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Required listening: “Knock Knock” by Smog
Bill Callahan isn’t the kind of artist who makes it easy for listeners to understand him, but anyone gazing at the absurd artwork on this absurdly titled record should already have some idea of that. And yet all of Callahan’s work under... read more »
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Simple summer recipes
With all the internships, jobs, and maybe even a little summer school, there isn’t much time to cook. Here are a few deliciously healthy recipes that are quick and easy to make. Banana Berry Smoothie This easy concoction is perfect when... read more »
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The Milk Carton Kids to play Bluebird Theater
The Milk Carton Kids, a Los Angeles-based folk duo, will be playing the Bluebird Theater Thurday. The duo recently made a name for themselves after releasing their latest album, “The Ash and Clay,” on March 26. They’re back playing... read more »
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Zach Braff joins Kickstarter elite with prospective film, “Wish I Was Here”
Without the aid of a movie studio, Zach Braff, of “Scrubs” fame, has raised enough money to through a Kickstarter campaign to fund his new movie, “Wish I Was Here.” (Josh Shettler/CU Independent Graphic Illustration) On his... read more »
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“Monsters University” makes college seem less scary
In typical Disney Pixar fashion, “Monsters University” is a coming-of-age story that shows how terrifying college is, especially when you’re surrounded by monsters that major in scaring. Mike and Sulley in Monster’s University, the... read more »
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Photos: Engineering Days at CU
CU Engineering Council hosted Engineering Days Wednesday through Friday on campus. The annual event included activities such as water rocket launch, egg drops and an obstacle course. Twiddle, a quartet from Vermont, played a free concert for... read more »
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Walking a straight line: straight edge culture at CU Boulder
“The college experience” is a common expression, yet with today’s culture, the definition of the experience seems to have been drastically misconstrued. College has become the time people experiment with drinking, partying and doing drugs,... read more »
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Black Sabbath releases “God Is Dead?” but is Ozzy relevant?
Black Sabbath released their new single, “God Is Dead?” on YouTube last Thursday. I didn’t realize — Ozzy is alive? The nine-minute-long track features a lumbering guitar riff that causes a similar reaction to the news of the band’s... 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?