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  • Student government distributes $17.7 million in annual student fees

    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 »

     
  • Dealing with Adderall at CU

    Dealing with Adderall at CU

    Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of the subject, we have decided to provide anonymity to the University of Colorado Boulder student profiled below. A pseudonym has been entered in place of his real identity. He started dealing Adderall... read more »

     
  • CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault

    CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault

    CU quarterback Jordan Webb and former offensive lineman Alex Lewis were arrested Saturday night for assault. According to Boulder County Sheriff’s records, the two were arrested around 9:30 on second degree assault; Lewis had an additional... read more »

     
  • CU in the summer

    CU in the summer

    The end of the year is on its way, and students are making their summer plans. The thought of summer alone can make it difficult to concentrate and cram for exams. Students are high on test anxiety, and many professors are scrambling to submit... read more »

     
  • CUSG reflects on the 78th Council and moves into the 79th

    CUSG reflects on the 78th Council and moves into the 79th

    Emotions were high April 25 as CU’s Student Legislative Council concluded its 78th session and entered into the 79th. Before the adjournment of the 78th council, the members who were leaving their positions reflected on their time in CUSG... read more »

     
  • Update: Attempted sex assault suspect sketch

    Update: Attempted sex assault suspect sketch

    CUPD released a sketch of the suspect in the April 27 attempted sex assault on the west side of campus near Broadway. “According to the victim, the suspect approached from behind, pushed her to the ground, placed a pair scissors to her... read more »

     
  • Plans for two new colleges at CU announced

    Plans for two new colleges at CU announced

    CU announced today that it will begin the process of creating two new colleges on campus. If approved these will be the first new colleges in 50 years. The proposed colleges will be: a college focused on media, communication and information,... read more »

     
  • First Coloradans joined in civil unions in early hours of May Day

    First Coloradans joined in civil unions in early hours of May Day

    There wasn’t enough rainbow-colored cake to go around Wednesday morning. Hundreds of gays and lesbians were recognized as couples under the law at courthouses in Colorado early Wednesday when civil unions became legal in the state for... read more »

     
  • Reps debate statement on separating CU from fossil fuel after students voice support

    Reps debate statement on separating CU from fossil fuel after students voice support

    A resolution stating CU Student Government’s support in divesting CU of fossil fuel companies passed first reading Thursday night after much debate at what was the outgoing representatives’ last regular Legislative Council meeting in... read more »

     
  • WTF News

    WTF News

    The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Editor’s Note: It is illegal to consume marijuana in public despite legalization of the drug in Colorado, so it remains illegal to “smoke freely... read more »