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Dear Students and CU: Why?
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CU Independent nor any of its sponsors. Dear Students and CU, Why? When I Google-searched the University of Colorado my senior year of high school, the... read more »
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4/20: The professors’ view
Days before marijuana enthusiasts around the world celebrate the drug, 4/20 has already seen its fair share of controversy. Students over the past week have come forth with their opinions on the subject, denoting excitement as well as wariness... read more »
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CU quarterback Nick Hirschman announces departure
University of Colorado’s junior quarterback Nick Hirschman announced via Twitter Friday that he will be leaving Colorado football. Wednesday I decided to move on from CU and continue my graduate education and football career elsewhere. —... read more »
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Boston Globe tweets
Below is a Twitter feed of the Boston Globe. We cannot independently verify or confirm any of the information below but wanted to provide the stream of information to people who may not be on Twitter. Tweets about “from:bostonglobe” !function(d,s,id){var... read more »
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Second 4/20 campus closure: How will students react?
Students and staff are unsure of what to expect on CU’s campus this Saturday, April 20. In previous years, namely 2009, 2010 and 2011, students have gathered on Norlin Quad on the 4/20 “holiday” to smoke and protest marijuana’s illegality.... read more »
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Weekly Wrap-Up: CUI remembrance edition
The opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Contact CU Independent News Editors Avalon Jacka at Avalon.jacka@colorado.edu.and Bethany Morris at Bethany.morris@colorado.edu.
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Student govt won’t spend a penny on 4/20 regulation this year, officer says
After CU administration enforced stricter 4/20 regulations last year by closing the campus to visitors and anyone who is not a student or staff member, the annual marijuana smoke-out was lessened, but not squelched. On Saturday, campus will... read more »
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CU alum at Boston Marathon safe after explosions
According to various sources, there were two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon that have left many injured. Kara Goucher, a CU alum, had already finished the race when the explosions went off. She finished 6th in the race,... read more »
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CUIv: Pilot episode premieres
Welcome to the first ever CUIv[ideo] broadcast. Alongside our multimedia prerogative, the CU Independent has decided to explore broadcast news in attempts to allow everyone on our staff to gain experience in this field. In this weekly video,... read more »
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CU Spring football game answers questions about Buffs
Spring’s arrival signifies warmer weather, excitement for the end of classes and for CU Buff football fans, the first look at next year’s Football squad with the 2013 Spring Football game. With quarterback Jordan Webb tearing a ligament... 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?