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  Fashion Forward

  Nov 8, 2011comments

  Name: Kristina Mitchell Age: 23 Major: M.A. in Comparative Literature Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Favorite getting-ready song: Anything by Rihanna Kristina Mitchell, the subject of this week's fashion column sporting a scarf. (CU Independent/Alaina... read more »

   
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  Snooze is anything but

  Nov 3, 2011comments

  I love going out for breakfast in Boulder. The Village Coffee House, Lucille’s, Foolish Craig’s, The Walnut Café—I’ve tried them all. As a Boulder native, I am a die-hard fan of The Buff. For years I would have argued that it was the... read more »

   
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  Pearl Street festivity on Halloween

  Nov 2, 2011comments

  People gathered at the Pearl Street Mall to celebrate Halloween night with friends and strangers alike. The streets became infested with costumed creatures ranging from terrifying to sexy on the last day of October. Some popular choices for... read more »

   
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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 »

   

• Impression Of The First Snow

  Oct 27, 2011comments

  Erica Lindberg, a CUI staff member and senior broadcast production major, shared footage of her celebration of Boulder’s first snow day. The video features her boyfriend and fellow Boulder resident, Brian Wasilewski, and his dog Champ... read more »

   
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  Four terrifyingly tasty Halloween treats

  Oct 26, 2011comments

  Every good Halloween party needs a few spooky snacks to help set the mood. That’s why CUI has compiled four recipes, some found and some original, and adapted them to Boulder’s altitude for your Halloween bash! Outside inspiration: Homemade... read more »

   

• CU students speak out against controversial homecoming grand marshal

  Oct 21, 2011comments

  The Gender Justice Commission of CU is taking a stand for inclusion today, Oct. 21, at the Homecoming Parade on Pearl Street. Bill McCartney, a former CU football coach, is the grand marshal for the parade, and has been criticized in the past... 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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  Cocktails for college: A guide for better drinking

  Oct 14, 2011comments

  Keystone Light makes me want to choke more than when our previous president had an incident with a pretzel. When this “beverage” is served at college outings, it sends the message that the host or hostess enjoys torturing their guests. Even... 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 »