Entertainment
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“American Meat” urges audiences think before they eat
Whether you’re seated at your dinner table or at a five star restaurant, it’s a good idea to think before you bite into that juicy steak or cut into your tender chicken breast. According to the documentary “American Meat,” most... read more »
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What’s Up Weekly: Editor’s picks
If exams don’t have you busy enough, here are more things to do this week. Monday, March 4-7 CU rec center intramural sign-up Though none of you stand a chance against the CU Independent broomball team, be sure to sign up your intramural... read more »
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Required Listening: “Since I Left You” by The Avalanches
Sam Goldner is the music director at Boulder’s Radio 1190 and shares some of his favorite records from his collection in this weekly feature. More than any other genre, dance music becomes dated incredibly quickly. Every time a new technological... read more »
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Menomena delights at Denver’s Bluebird Theater
Playing at Denver’s intimate Bluebird Theater, Menomena left few things to be desired, except for a stoic audience to show its enjoyment of the concert. The Portland, Ore., indie rock duo’s performance on Friday was strong and entertaining,... read more »
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Passion Pit and Matt and Kim satisfy at 1stBank Center
An absurd grouping of hipsters, Boulder girls, moms and awkward 16-year-olds moved together to the rhythms of Passion Pit and Matt and Kim at the 1stBank Center Friday night. Bearded men raised their tattooed arms, gaggles of similarly dressed... read more »
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Denver ballet sure to impress, more worthwhile than dubstep
If you are considering purchasing tickets for a dubstep show this weekend, don’t. The Colorado Ballet is performing three world-renowned dances, one of which has never before been performed, in Ballet MasterWorks. Ticket prices rival the prices... read more »
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Macklemore coming to CU in April
University of Colorado Cultural Events Board announced at a student government meeting Thursday night that musicians Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will play at Balch Fieldhouse on April 19. The concert is part of a long line of college venues they’re... read more »
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Q&A: Danny Seim of Menomena
Menomena has undergone plenty of change since the release of its 2010 album, “Mines.” When founding member Brent Knopf left the band after “Mines” was released, remaining members Danny Seim and Justin Harris debated carrying... read more »
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Finding the right fitness class for you at the CU Rec Center
The CU Rec Center is not just like any other gym. First of all, its huge, and only getting bigger. Second, the majority of people using it are students, and most importantly, it has so much to offer. You can find everything from scuba diving... read more »
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Matt and Kim prepare for opening set at the 1st Bank Center
(Courtesy Caleb Kuhl/Right On PR) Power-pop duo Matt and Kim will be returning to Colorado this Friday as they open for Passion Pit at the 1st Bank Center. The CU Independent took a few minutes to talk to Matt Johnson from Matt and Kim about... 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?