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• Family files suit against Wardenburg

  Nov 13, 2006comments

  Misdiagnosis lead to son’s death, family says The family of late CU student Benjamin Stattman has filed a lawsuit against Wardenburg Health Center, saying Stattman received substandard treatment there that resulted in his death. According... read more »

   

• Sororities prepare for rush

  Nov 12, 2006comments

  Members hope the second year of spring recruitment will be a success In January, ten of CU’s Panhellenic sororities will conduct formal recruitment in spring instead of fall for the second time in accordance with university policy. As... read more »

   

• CU Police: Behind the scenes

  Nov 12, 2006comments

  What really happens after an arrest? For students getting rowdy on the weekends, their actions may have consequences beyond a hangover and stories of stupidity – if they cross the line too far, they could end up in the back of a cop car. The... read more »

   

• Dorms go trans fat free

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Growing trend helped lead to decision to switch In tune with growing public concern over trans fatty acids in food, CU’s Dining Services made the switch to non-trans fat oils in dormitory food this semester. Trans fat, along with saturated... read more »

   

• CU a hotbed for Peace Corp volunteers

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Now is the time for seniors to apply As students anticipate celebrating the approach of the end of the fall semester, the Peace Corp is planning to celebrate having 2,000 CU alumni serving in its organization since 1961. For more information... read more »

   

• Lions and tigers and students, oh my!

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Student group CU Wild brings big cats into the classroom Student organization CU Wild hosted a presentation by Big Cats of Serenity Springs Friday night on campus. Students and members of the community crammed into Chemistry 140 for a chance... read more »

   

• Fire training center, environment regulation taxes not well received by all

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  On election night, both Boulder issue 201 and Boulder issue 202 passed, but not without some controversy. Issue 201 determined a $3.6 million one-year tax raise will go into the building of a new fire training center. The first phase of the... read more »

   

• Baha'i faith the right fit for some

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Young religion lacks tradition but inspires devotion Students who belong to the Baha’i Faith will be honoring the birth of their founding prophet, Baha’u'llah, on Saturday, Nov. 12, said Gwen Smith, a junior English major and secretary... read more »

   

• Weight relapse

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Study shows binge eating after a diet can lead to dire weight consequences Binge eating after a steady diet may lead a person to become heavier than he or she was before the diet, according to Paul MacLean. MacLean, an assistant professor of... read more »

   

• 'Test'icle yourself

  Nov 11, 2006comments

  Regular testicular examinations could head off long term problems When was the last time you touched yourself? No, not playing, but you know, got down and really examined yourself? Testicular Self-Examination from the Back of a Shower Card: 1.... read more »