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Conference on World Affairs’ can’t-miss 2013 schedule
The 65th annual Conference of World Affairs starts April 8. With tens of panels and hundreds of speakers every day, it might be hard to decide just which panels to go to. Let the CU Independent help you decide which panels to attend through... read more »
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Taking the initiative to find an internship
I vividly remember my orientation where the phrase “Get Involved!” was yelled at me repeatedly for two days straight. They even showed a video on ‘senior regrets’ which discussed how students wished they had gotten more involved on campus.... read more »
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Sports Weekly Wrap-up
Men’s Basketball The University of Colorado men’s basketball team earned a No.10 seed in the NCAA tournament. They played No.7 Illinois on Fri., March 22 in Austin, Texas. They lost 49-57, ending their 2012-13 season. There are four teams... read more »
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March Madness bracket Final Four update
For those of you competing in the CU Independent-ESPN bracket challenge against our writers, here is an updated bracket for teams in the Final Four. Click on the image below to get a printable version of the bracket to compare to yours. (Josh... read more »
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Buffs fall in first game of NCAA tournament
The University of Colorado men’s basketball team played Illinois on Friday in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Austin, Tx, but fell (57-49) despite a large rally to start the second half. The Buffs were seeded tenth for the tournament,... read more »
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Triathlon team looking toward regionals
The Colorado Triathlon team is headed to Arizona on Thursday to compete in their regional race. As a team, the Buffs have earned 13 USA Triathlon National Championships since it was founded in 1993. Mike Ricci currently coaches over 120 men... read more »
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Spring break in Boulder: Lesser-known trails
If you’re pretty down about not having big spring break plans, or you’re just trying to lay low and relax in Boulder, have no fear, your trail guide is here. Before you dismiss this as just another list of the same old trails winding up... read more »
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Weekly Wrap-Up and WTF News
The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Editor’s note: Tom Clements is the executive director of Coloroado prisons, not the police chief. News Editors Avalon Jacka and Bethany Morris present... read more »
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Opinion: No news is bad news
I am an entertainment news aficionado. Not the TMZ or E! celebrity kind, but the articles written with less neutrality and more personal charm, caustic humor, opinion, and profanity that seem to be aimed at a younger audience of newsreaders.... read more »
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March Madness: Full breakdown by region
The year in college basketball has been one of upsets and parody with five different teams holding the No. 1 ranking at some point throughout the year. With so many surprises during the regular season the postseason should be no different. March... 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?