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  Fashion Forward

  Oct 28, 2011comments

  Name: Chiemi Hodota Age: 21 Major: English Hometown: Ibaraki, Japan Chiemi Hodota, a senior english major, is this week's subject of Fashion Forward. (CU Independent/Alaina Ambrosio) At 21-years-old, Chiemi Hodota is way ahead of her peers.... read more »

   
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  CU gets “nearly” naked for charity

  Oct 28, 2011comments

  Start doing your crunches because The Herd’s annual Nearly Naked Mile takes place today at the Koenig Alumni Center. The Herd's Nearly Naked Mile takes place Oct. 28. (CU Independent Illustration/Robert R. Denton) The event begins at 7:30... read more »

   
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  Cured offers artisan food and intimate atmosphere

  Oct 25, 2011comments

  There’s no denying that Will Frischkorn loves cheese. As Frischkorn bustled around Cured, Boulder’s new specialty cheese shop, and prepared to open up his store for the day, his enthusiasm for artisan cheeses and meats was contagious.... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Oct 24, 2011comments

  It’s Halloween week and there are lots of scary things going on at CU to entertain you all week long! MONDAY Pac-12 Fitness Challenge Kick-off CU Boulder is taking on the Pac-12 by participating in the Pac-12 Fitness Challenge. Join your... read more »

   
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  Homecoming weekend lowdown

  Oct 20, 2011comments

  Get ready to show your Buff pride because this weekend is full of fun events to celebrate homecoming. Friday night kicks off homecoming weekend with CU’s marching band, the Golden Buffalo. The band will line up in front of the courthouse and... read more »

   
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  GSA’s annual drag show shakes up Glenn Miller

  Oct 19, 2011comments

  Clapping and whistling bounced off walls in the Glenn Miller Ballroom as the audience welcomed each and every drag performer to the stage. The tumultuous cheering continued well into the night and a feeling of love and support for Boulder’s... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Oct 17, 2011comments

  It’s Homecoming Week! Get your school spirit on with these events around Boulder this week. MONDAY Open poetry reading @ The Laughing Goat Are you looking for a venue to show off your latest work? Go to the Laughing Goat Coffeehouse for... read more »

   
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  Happy hour helper: Cheap top shelf drinks at The Boulder Cafe

  Oct 13, 2011comments

  On lokalite, a local site that features everything from happy hours to tricycle races around Boulder, there is an astounding number of entries under Happy Hour events. This past Wednesday’s happy hour events page alone included about 70 happy... read more »

   
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  Eight ways to pumpkinize your life

  Oct 11, 2011comments

  Fall has officially started and pumpkins are back. The CU Independent has compiled a few ideas on what to do with your favorite globular yellow-orange fruit. It may get messy and sticky, but pumpkins are extremely versatile. So get creative... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly

  Oct 10, 2011comments

  This week, Boulder is full of events that will help you relieve stress, get inspired or distract you from your studies. Check them out! MONDAY Free Yoga Classes Feeling stressed out about school? Need to get your mind and body in shape? CU’s... read more »