College living

  • Fraternities and sororities utilize different recruitment processes

    Fraternities and sororities utilize different recruitment processes

    Every fall, sororities and fraternities seek new members through traditional and formal processes. Fraternity rush and sorority recruitment are essential to the growth of Greek life. Although Greeks are a minority at CU, many students still... read more »

     
  • What’s Up Weekly

    What’s Up Weekly

    Though the school week is inevitably filled with homework, meetings and other not so fun obligations, you can still find a couple of hours to enjoy yourself. To take your mind off class or that paper you’re avoiding, here’s what’s... read more »

     
  • CU student groups you didn’t know about but probably should

    CU student groups you didn’t know about but probably should

    With so many club options at CU there are some clubs that may pass beneath the radar. From clubs that are interested in helping others, to clubs that are about having fun, there’s a club for everyone. Here are several clubs you should know... read more »

     
  • Two college food staples reinvented

    Two college food staples reinvented

    Nothing to eat? Take a double look at that pantry and guess again. Found in college housing throughout the U.S., oatmeal and Ramen noodles can produce a plethora of delicious meals in just minutes. Here are five interesting recipes highlighting... read more »

     
  • Beer Buff: Avery Brewing

    Beer Buff: Avery Brewing

    After I drove past the car wash, the massive fermenters outside Avery Brewery reaffirmed my journey. Oak barrels line the edges of the brewery’s beer garden in the middle of the industrial park, on the east side of Boulder. The inside... read more »

     
  • Waffle Brothers brings tasty breakfast option to the Hill

    Waffle Brothers brings tasty breakfast option to the Hill

    When searching for something to eat on the Hill, there is no shortage of options to choose from. Burritos, burgers, Middle Eastern, Asian and now…waffles. Taking over the spot on College Avenue where Crepes To Go-Go used to be, Waffle... read more »

     
  • College, Cardio and Carrots: The best tool for weight loss

    College, Cardio and Carrots: The best tool for weight loss

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. In the age of technology, there isn’t much the internet can’t do. And thankfully, the world-wide Web holds... read more »

     
  • Boulder bar specials for the weekend

    Boulder bar specials for the weekend

    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 »

     
  • Wanna dance?

    Wanna dance?

    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 »

     
  • Spendaholics Anonymous: Put your money where your mouth is

    Spendaholics Anonymous: Put your money where your mouth is

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. With every new year comes a new opportunity to resolve to make a better life for yourself. Money is a very... read more »