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  Super savory Super Bowl snacks

  Feb 1, 2012comments

  Ah, the Super Bowl. There’s nothing better than spending a Sunday on the couch surrounded by football, friends and food. The last thing you want to do on Super Bowl Sunday is think about planning a party and cooking a feast for all your friends.... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Jan 30, 2012comments

  Start February off right with concerts, films, museums and more. It’s all happening this week in your neighborhood. MONDAY Blind Pilot @ Boulder Theater Portland-based band Blind Pilot is coming to the Boulder Theater. Come enjoy the musical... read more »

   
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  Boulder bar specials for the weekend

  Jan 26, 2012comments

  We already showed you where to dance. Now we’re going to let you choose where to drink. Don’t forget to at least stop by and thank us at our CUI table Thursday nights at Absinthe House. With many options of places to drink in Boulder,... read more »

   
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  Wanna dance?

  Jan 24, 2012comments

  Boulder doesn’t exactly boast a large dance scene. When you’re looking to get down, you probably head downtown and hit up Denver’s countless clubs or dance bars. But before you take the trip into the city, check out these places... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Jan 23, 2012comments

  Back to Boulder and back to reality. Soothe your post-break blues by checking out what’s happening around CU and Boulder this week. Check out what's going on with the CUI's "What's Up Weekly." (CU Independent Graphic/Kelly... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Dec 6, 2011comments

  December is here. That means peppermint mochas, Christmas lights, finals and lots of holiday-themed events here in Boulder! MONDAY Open Mic Night @ Wesley Chapel Check out Wesley Chapel’s weekly Open Mic Night. This is the last one of the... read more »

   
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  Study break: Five ways to get creative in Boulder

  Nov 30, 2011comments

  If you’re stuck in a studying rut, your brain might just be lacking a little inspiration. Get your creative juices flowing again with the fun opportunities Boulder has for you to express yourself, no matter what you’re into. Who knows?... read more »

   
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  Good spirits for the holiday season

  Nov 29, 2011comments

  Thanksgiving is over, which means its officially time for hanging lights, furiously wrapping presents and enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday season. To help make your weekends even more holiday-themed, the CU Independent has... read more »

   
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  Seven party themes to spice up the holidays

  Nov 29, 2011comments

  Tired of the standard ugly sweater parties and secret santa exchanges? Freshen up the holiday season with some creative ideas for celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. If it is cold out, warm up with a holiday party. Above, Varsity... read more »

   
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  Study while you eat at Boulder’s restaurants

  Nov 16, 2011comments

  Studying isn’t fun. Studying when you’re hungry is even worse, and you can only eat so many sandwiches from the Laughing Goat in Norlin Commons before swearing off them until finals are over. Restaurants and coffee shops are perfect for... read more »