College Life
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11 steps for dealing with a flood
Drip. Drip. Drip. A bleary glance out the window said it was raining. How could it rain so hard when it was so sunny? A second, much less bleary glance revealed that it actually was not raining; the water pouring down my window proved this.... read more »
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If you have a pet fish, you should read this
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. The Beta Fish: a no-brainer, do-nothing pet perfect for life in college, right? Almost… not quite. That... read more »
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Tiny handheld devices that carry the world: Cracking into warranties on screens
Doomsday. Aka the day I managed to crack the screens of both my beloved touch phone and iPod. A college kid’s worst nightmare: a cracked screen on their smartphone. (CU Independent/Amy Leder) Not even a day before, I accidentally threw... read more »
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#BoulderGirlProblems: Have your flip-flops and your snow boots, too
It’s October — finally. Finally a break from Boulder’s unsuspecting summer heat. Finally time for pumpkin-flavored goodies. Finally the air is crisp and fresh. But for all the good things that come with October in Boulder, the month... read more »
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One-night stands can have a purpose beyond sex
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. The one-night stand is an occurrence synonymous with life as a college co-ed. Many, my self-included, have... read more »
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Editorial: Being apathetic about voting is pathetic
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. “My generation never votes. It interferes with talking about ourselves all the time.” Whenever... read more »
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Stray animals: Cuteness outweighed by commitment
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. As I rush along Boulder Creek on a sunny Saturday, on my way home from work and eager to start the weekend,... read more »
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College, Cardio and Carrots: Getting back into gear
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Summer months are the perfect time to get in shape. The weather is great for biking, swimming, running, hiking... read more »
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Help, help I’m being oppressed!
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Everyone seems to be up in arms about CU finally taking action against the outright display of lawlessness... read more »
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College, Cardio and Carrots: How to avoid spring break slip-ups
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. A successful spring break ends with a couple souvenirs, a nice tan and maybe some crazy stories — but not... 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?