Environment
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Eldora Mountain: A case of environmental stewards
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Boulder’s own “friendly ski resort,” Eldora Mountain, may not be quite so friendly in terms of ecological... read more »
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Drive like a Coloradan
Colorado has 300 sunny days a year, so once snow accumulates on the roads, it’s as if commuters forget the rules of winter driving. “People act as if they’ve never seen snow before,” said Adrian Green, a 25-year-old Masters... read more »
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Do CU students uphold Boulder stereotype?
There are many stereotypes that CU students face as young residents of Boulder, including their: active lifestyles, eco-friendly attitudes and being liberal-minded. One of the weightiest conventions that they face is maintaining a healthy and... read more »
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Tips to avoid illness
Despite the warm weather Boulder has had this week, winter is not yet over. Germs will continue to spread across campus before spring officially starts. Between missing class and making up assignments, getting sick is no way to start off a semester.... read more »
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10th Annual Bioneers Conference begins
The 10th Annual Bioneers Conference kicked off Friday morning in the Humanities building. The conference takes place at CU every year, allowing people to come together to take a look at environmental issues and their solutions. Preparation for... read more »
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Gov. John Hickenlooper presents High-Impact Research Awards to CU
Gov. John Hickenlooper presented a Boulder research team with High-Impact Research Awards on Thursday evening in the Biotech Building located on East Campus. The High-Impact Research Awards reception is an annual event sponsored by the nonprofit... read more »
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Energy Justice Conference discusses sustainable energy
The Energy Justice Conference and Tech Expo saw leading experts in the field of energy speak on campus. The Energy Justice Conference and Tech Expo at CU’s Wolf Law building, took place from Sept. 17-18 and covered a wide range of topics in... read more »
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New campus utility system to reduce CU’s carbon footprint
CU is constructing a new campus utility system that will provide heating, cooling and electricity to campus through energy efficient means. The Campus Utility System is working to conserve natural resources and significantly reduce carbon emissions... read more »
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Ralphie’s Green Stampede makes Folsom Field a zero-waste stadium
Folsom Field continues to set standards high nationwide, with CU’s widely successful zero-waste initiative in this year’s football season. CU fans cheer at Folsom Field during the Sept. 10, 2011 home opener against UCLA. Folsom Field is... read more »
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CU residence hall goes platinum
CU’s reputation as an environmentally conscious institution is being furthered by the addition of sustainable student housing. Williams Village North has recently received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum ranking... 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?