Archive for: News
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Macky celebrates 100 years with unveiling of time capsule
Macky Auditorium continues to be an integral part of campus, even after 100 years. In 1910, during the cornerstone ceremony for Macky Auditorium, a time capsule was placed within a cornerstone of the building, according to the university website.... read more »
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Subcommittee to present findings on possible SJMC discontinuance
The Armory building houses the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The school is undergoing a review process to examine the possibility of program discontinuance. The advisory committee for the process will begin to present their findings... read more »
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SJMC dean and ex-CUI adviser react to publication
Amy Herdy, former CU Independent adviser, and Paul Voakes, dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, have differing opinions on a recent publication by the Student Press Law Center concerning Herdy, Voakes and the CUI. After Herdy’s... read more »
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Cleve Jones gives talk at CU
AIDS Quilts were display on the Norlin Quad this week. Cleve Jones, a prominent figure in the gay rights movement and the person who started the AIDS quilt memorials, spoke on campus Thursday night. The AIDS Quilt's purpose is to remember... read more »
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"The most dangerous man in America"
Cover of the 2009 documentary film about Dan Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers. (Courtesy photo) CU students are often learning new things and having new experiences; Thursday night was an opportunity for some to learn even more. Students... read more »
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Speak Out: Stitching awareness with the AIDS Memorial Quilt
The AIDS Quilts can be seen laid out on the Norlin Quad this week. The AIDS Quilt's purpose is to remember those who were lost due to AIDS and help spread awareness about HIV. (CU Independent/Alison Bergh) The opinions represented in this article... read more »
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Gunman opens fire on UT Austin campus, fatally shoots himself
(CU Independent graphic/Adam Milner)After the issuing of an “all clear” by campus officials for the University of Texas at Austin, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said he is expecting the UT campus to be “completely open and back to normal”... read more »
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CU students respond to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” decision
The Senate voted against repealing the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. The policy was put in place by the Clinton Administration. (CU Independent photo illustration/Lauren Walter) CU students are voicing mixed opinions on the “Don’t... read more »
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CU Buffs tackle green initiative at home games
(CU Independent graphic/Adam Milner) The time of year has come when gold-and-black-clad fans gather at Folsom Field to cheer on the Buffs, and in true Boulder fashion the University of Colorado is keeping football season green with Ralphie’s... read more »
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Student campaign wants candidates to promote higher education
Junior Alyssa Bamanti, 20, makes a point about higher education funding while junior Corey Niggins, 20, looks on Tuesday. They and other students announced that they will press Colorado's gubernatorial candidates to have a plan to fund higher... 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?