Archive for: CU newspaper

• Cruising on the poverty line

  Oct 26, 2010comments

  When living on a fixed income it’s easy to notice how the dollars add up. A busy day on campus, where the responsibilities of being a student do not afford the opportunity to go home, can cost somewhere around $1.50 for coffee, $5.50 for... read more »

   

• Boulder Community Computers

  Oct 26, 2010comments

  Boulder Community Computers is more than a computer shop. It is a step towards a sustainable future. Co-founded by 25-year-old Eric Jackson and his 22-year-old brother Brian, Bococo is about creating a sustainable, egalitarian community. Located... read more »

   

• CUSG Excel candidates describe plans for the future

  Oct 25, 2010comments

  Elections are beginning as 14 student government candidates fight for the five positions available for representative-at-large this week. Voting begins Monday, and candidates from the Refresh and Excel tickets, as well as the independents candidates,... read more »

   
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  CU Buffs lose starting quarterback

  Oct 25, 2010comments

  Junior quarterback Tyler Hansen takes a moment to collect himself right before the start of CU's game against Texas Tech on Saturday. Hansen would leave the game with what turned out to be a ruptured spleen. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)Tyler... read more »

   
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  Review: Portugal. The Man plays The Fox

  Oct 25, 2010comments

  (Courtesy/Portugal.The Man) Sitting comfortably on a couch sipping a ginger ale, Zach Carothers, 29, appeared to be the most alert member of Portugal. The Man. Various members and crew laid around the room, taking the time to rest before the... read more »

   

• CU triathlon team dominates Pumpkinman Triathlon

  Oct 25, 2010comments

  The triathlon team is well on their way to defending their national title. CU had an impressive showing at the Pumpkinman Triathlon held Saturday at Lake Mead in Boulder City, Nev.  The triathlon consisted of three events: the sprint distance... read more »

   

• CU professors promote diversity

  Oct 24, 2010comments

  Many faculty members are being encouraged to help create a diverse atmosphere on campus. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, according to its website, is working with faculty to ensure that the CU-Boulder campus remains... read more »

   
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  CU to play in the Pac-12 South

  Oct 21, 2010comments

  The future logo of the Pac-12. (Courtesy graphic) Is it really a surprise? The Buffs are now part of the Pac-12 south division alongside regional rival Utah, the league announced Thursday in San Francisco, Calif. “It’s an exciting day for... read more »

   
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  Abusing your RTD bus pass: Nederland

  Oct 21, 2010comments

  An RTD bus enroute to campus on Wednesday, October 20th. Students can opt to ride to Nederland on RTD's new route. (CUIndependent/Amy Moore-Shipley) Even living in Boulder, it’s nice to get out of town every so often. Luckily, doing so... read more »

   

• What makes CU green?

  Oct 21, 2010comments

  [flagallery gid=40 name="Gallery"]If students don’t see the effects “going green” has had on CU, they must be attending another university. Though the Sierra Club ranked CU as its no. 13 coolest school in 2010 and as its no. 1 coolest... read more »