Archive for: CU Students

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  Did someone say “vampire grave?”

  Nov 1, 2010comments

  The grave of the alleged vampire is in a small Lafayette cemetery. The tree growing through the middle is said to had sprouted from the stake used to kill the vampire. (CU Independent/Anisah Ali) No matter how creepy or real an urban legend... read more »

   
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  Boulder Dome fire almost contained

  Nov 1, 2010comments

  Firefighters will still be on-hand at the Boulder Dome fire this evening, even though officials believe the fire should be completely contained soon. A plane drops slurry on the wildfire near Boulder Canyon on Friday. (CU Independent/Matthew... read more »

   

• 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 »

   
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  CU football half way there

  Oct 23, 2010comments

  Seen in last season's Colorado-Texas match up, senior full back Jake Behrens dove over Longhorn defense. The Buffs lost to visiting Texas 38-14 Saturday Oct. 4, 2009. This season's Buffs suffered another loss to Texas Saturday afternoon, losing... read more »

   

• CU screens students for anxiety and depression

  Oct 23, 2010comments

  CU’s Counseling and Psychological officials said they are hoping to help students, and promote depression and anxiety awareness through free screenings. On Tuesday and Thursday in the UMC and on Thursday at William’s Village, Counseling... read more »

   

• CU investigating allegations of potential hazing

  Oct 22, 2010comments

  CU is investigating whether certain CU sororities and fraternities may have been involved in a hazing incident. Last week, some RAs came forward with knowledge of some suspicious activity that went on in a residence hall on campus. It is unknown... 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 »

   
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  Preview: Portugal. The Man

  Oct 21, 2010comments

  Portugal. The Man will be playing the Fox Theatre this weekend. (Courtesy/Portugal. The Man)Recently returning from a tour in Europe, Portugal. The Man will feel more at home as they bring their domestic tour to Boulder. On Friday and Saturday,... read more »

   
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  Broken record industry

  Oct 21, 2010comments

  Students aren't buying physical copies of music, especially records, in the digital age. Do students buy music anymore? Declining trends of physical album sales and closing record stores suggest that their money is going elsewhere. Andy Schneidkraut,... read more »