Archive for: money

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  Student government distributes $17.7 million in annual student fees

  May 11, 2013comments

  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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  Zach Braff joins Kickstarter elite with prospective film, “Wish I Was Here”

  Apr 30, 2013comments

  Without the aid of a movie studio, Zach Braff, of “Scrubs” fame, has raised enough money to through a Kickstarter  campaign to fund his new movie, “Wish I Was Here.” (Josh Shettler/CU Independent Graphic Illustration) On his... read more »

   
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  Student govt won’t spend a penny on 4/20 regulation this year, officer says

  Apr 19, 2013comments

  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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  Spring Break ideas for the poor college student

  Mar 20, 2013comments

  It’s that time of year again, when you hear talk about Cancun, the Caribbean and other tropical vacation spots. Your head drops in disappointment, knowing that you will not be partaking because you have to pay the institution you need... read more »

   
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  Your closet: The money-maker in your own bedroom

  Sep 15, 2012comments

  Need a few extra dollars for this weekend’s festivities? Did your parents decide that your car insurance is now your responsibility? If so, look no further than your own closet for that extra cash. If your closet is anything like mine, it... read more »

   
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  Opinion: Why the season ticket “deal” feels like a rip-off

  Sep 14, 2012comments

  After two horrible losses by the CU football team, I am feeling good about my decision not to buy season tickets. It seemed like a good deal before the season started, but now looks like a big waste of money. As a transfer student with last... read more »

   
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  Spendaholics Anonymous: Savvy book, savvy life

  Jan 30, 2012comments

  As a young adult who is still learning how to manage the financial aspect of life, I often search for sources with strong and achievable ways to help me better my spending. Recently, I found a great resource for detailed money management: “Living... read more »