Entertainment
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Cupid’s guide to staying classy on Valentine’s day
Having a significant other is great: You have someone to cuddle, watch horrible movies on Netflix with and bring you soup when you’re sick. There is a chance, however, that you two may be sucked into your own world, leading to some actions... read more »
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Opinion: Growth of feminism in Hollywood is encouraging
Whether are not you believe the current era can be classified as the “third wave of feminism,” it’s hard to deny the changing portrayals of women in the media. With the immense popularity of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the new girl-power... read more »
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Riding the Valentine’s Day love boat alone
As a child, I loved Valentine’s Day. An entire day dedicated to telling your friends and family you loved them and receiving Valentines and candy from every kid in your class? What more could a kid ask for? I couldn’t care less if I had... read more »
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Video and Map: Best longboarding spots at CU-Boulder
Colorado’s mountains make it one of the best places to longboard in the country. Rabbit Ears Pass and other hotspots draw skaters from around the country because of extreme pitch and beautiful outlooks. The competitive longboard scene... read more »
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Local band rocks large crowd at “Mardi Grass”
Mountain Standard Time’s Mardi Grass concert tightened the band’s noose over the Fox Theatre Saturday night with a powerful lineup featuring Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain String Band and Tahoe’s Dead Winter Carpenters. Finishing up its... read more »
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CU grad’s “Blackstone’s Equation” documentary shows on campus
“Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” The iconic idea articulated by William Blackstone in 1765 has been a part of the judicial system for centuries. The quote was the idea behind CU alumnus Nicholas... read more »
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Required Listening: “Good Morning Spider” by Sparklehorse
It seems like Mark Linkous has been all but completely forgotten by the young music listeners of today. There are a couple likely causes for this: Bands tagged with the ‘alternative-country’ moniker have always had a hard time connecting... read more »
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What’s up weekly: Editor’s picks
It may be midterm season, but Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day wait for no one. Take a study break and check out some of the fun stuff Boulder has to offer. TUESDAY, FEB. 12 Check out what’s going on this week from the CU Independent.... read more »
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Photography exhibit: Primal Seen
CU Independent contributor and journalism student Glenna Xie explores the photography exhibit, “Primal Seen.” The show is up through June 22 at the CU Art Museum. Click here for more information. Contact the CU Independent at tips@cuindependent.com
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Mountain Standard Time to throw “Mardi Grass” for third time
Fox Theatre hosts a local take on a New Orleans classic when Mountain Standard Time throws their third annual “Mardi Grass” on Saturday, featuring special guest Jeff Austin from Yonder Mountain String Band. Lake Tahoe’s pride and joy,... 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?