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Is CU dining halls’ food healthy? Students weigh in
Foods at CU look appetizing, but many students are unaware of the nutritional value of the foods provided at Grab-and-Go’s and dining halls. Currently there are no nutritional values provided with the foods, but many foods do specify certain allergens.... read more »
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Make a better housing decision
The first housing fair in the UMC last Wednesday illustrated the frenzy of Boulder pre-leasing. Here at the CUI, we’ve made your 2013 housing search a little bit easier by talking to some of the housing professionals around Boulder. We’ve... read more »
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CU’s smoking ban could affect students’ daily habits
Although smoking cigarettes negatively impacts a person’s health, many students partake in the addictive activity regularly. CU strives for a healthy campus, but is home to a large amount of people that are smokers. For these students,... read more »
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Proposed on-campus voting fails in student government
Legislative Council voted down a bill Thursday evening that would have moved voting for CU Student Government from the online portal, MyCUInfo, to on-campus polling stations. Supporters of the election reform said one of the main reasons for... read more »
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Boulder Walmart provides students with cheap alternative
With the confirmation of a Boulder Walmart last week, Boulder residents are crying foul—but for students, the addition of the new store could mean cheaper grocery bills. Neighborhood Market stores are much smaller than the average Supercenter,... read more »
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CU’s crime rates
Compared to the national averages, Boulder and the CU campus are moderately safe communities. In general, college campuses are safer than the U.S. at large, with murder rates 44 times lower and aggravated assault rates 13 times lower on college... read more »
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Breaking News: Woman assaulted on 28th and Colorado
Boulder Police are looking for a suspect in an assault that occurred Monday afternoon in the area of 28th and Colorado, which is located at a tunnel entrance to the CU campus. According to officials, the attack occurred between the times of... read more »
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Radio 1190: Smoking ban close-up
CUI’s Alison Noon sat down with Radio 1190 News Underground‘s Joseph Oria Monday evening to discuss updates on the upcoming CU Boulder campus smoking ban, which Chancellor DiStefano will reportedly sign by Friday. Listen to the... read more »
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Storify: Walmart is coming to Boulder
[View the story "Storify: Walmart coming to Boulder" on Storify] Contact CU Independent Budget News Editor Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.
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Boulder campus goes smoke-free by end of the week
The university known for an annual 4/20 smokeout will become smoke-free this week. Chancellor Philip DiStefano is signing a policy banning smoking on the CU Boulder campus on or before Friday, according to university officials. The policy will... 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?