Features

• Series: Footnotes

  Mar 4, 2011comments

  Tired of running the same old routes? Well you should be. Boulder is one of the most beautiful cities across the U.S. and its trails are nothing short of spectacular. One of the best ways to stay motivated, and in-shape, is changing your routine... read more »

   

• Natasha Goss: 14-year-old sophomore is making her mark at CU

  Mar 4, 2011comments

  When 14-year-old chemistry major Natasha Goss walked into the office of Dave Newport, the director of the Environmental Center, he knew that it was more than just her young age that made her special. “What I remember most about her is what... read more »

   
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  Man to man coverage

  Mar 2, 2011comments

  Senior outside tackle Nate Solder, shown here during a Sept. 18, 2010 game against Hawaii. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi) Here’s one for you: How many first-round draft picks does it take for Colorado to have a winning season? No, that’s... read more »

   

• Series: Footnotes

  Feb 25, 2011comments

  You know how in last week’s article I said running couldn’t help your grades? Well this week I didn’t fail a class because of running. Let me set the scene: I’ve been awake for 32+ hours finishing and editing a paper,... read more »

   
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  The role of reason in religious devotion and skepticism

  Feb 24, 2011comments

  (CU Independent illustration/Kelly Kaoudis) The battle between science and religion has raged everywhere from the courtroom to the classroom. While some CU students hold different ideas about the role of faith and reason, some university philosophers... read more »

   
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  Running with a buffalo

  Feb 23, 2011comments

  A Ralphie handler comforts Ralphie V prior to the beginning of the second half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. Ralphie and the Buffaloes emerged triumphant over the Colorado State Rams 24-3 on Saturday,... read more »

   
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  “Man to man coverage”

  Feb 22, 2011comments

  (Courtesy of scout.com) Brent Burnette tries to remember how he got so far from Maryville, the small Tennessee town where he grew up. His words draw over an imaginary portrait framed by memories of hot food and cordial folks; visions that could... read more »

   

• Series: Footnotes

  Feb 18, 2011comments

  Want to look good naked? Try running. Want to lose some of those extra pounds from drinking too much? Run more. The average college student cares about three things: drinking, sex and sometimes, grades. Though running can’t help get you good... read more »

   
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  Bill Nye encourages CU to change the world

  Feb 16, 2011comments

  Bill Nye the Science Guy exhorts the audience at Macky Auditorium to change the world during his speech titled 'Your Place in Space' on Tuesday night. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi) Bill Nye, the one-and-only “Science Guy,” is... read more »

   

• Initiative to launch more sustainable laboratories at CU

  Feb 14, 2011comments

  In the 400 energy-intensive laboratories across the CU campus, there exist opportunities to conserve millions of gallons of water each year, hundreds of thousands of kilowatts in electricity and a very large volume of material waste. Kathryn... read more »