Archive for: Students

• The “What’s up?” weekly

  Mar 28, 2011comments

  UPDATE: Please note that the Rodrigo y Gabriela show has been moved to April 27. Pack away the swim suit and kiss the sunscreen goodbye for now. Yes, spring break is over and we have t-minus five weeks until it’s time to break out the... read more »

   
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  Spotlight on: Trevor Hall

  Mar 15, 2011comments

  (Courtesy photo) After a much needed stay in India, following two back-to-back cross-country tours, 24-year-old singer-songwriter Trevor Hall is back to work as he prepares for his next tour and the July release of his latest album, “Everything,... read more »

   
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  Large-scale Rec Center renovation up to student vote

  Mar 15, 2011comments

  Click here for a video tour of the CU Rec Center The CU Rec Center. (CU Independent file/Lauren Walter) A committee of students is seeking to bring change to the Rec Center with the proposal of a complete renovation and the addition of new facilities. The... read more »

   

• Restaurant Review: John’s

  Mar 15, 2011comments

  My boyfriend and I dished out to be served up at Boulder’s intimate and quaint John’s restaurant during Denver Restaurant Week 2011. John’s, along with sixteen other Boulder eateries and a whole slew of restaurants in Denver,... read more »

   
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  Opinion: The pain of being left out

  Mar 15, 2011comments

  Senior guard Cory Higgins pulls his jersey over his head following the Buffaloes' 73-70 loss in overtime to the Texas A&M Aggies on Feb. 9. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)I feel like I’ve been lied to. Coming into Sunday’s... read more »

   
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  Opinion: A man’s guide to the top seven songs for that special night

  Mar 14, 2011comments

  Marvin Gaye's hit album 'Let's Get It On' was released in 1973. (Courtesy/Tamla Records)So you’re taking that special someone out for a night to remember. Forget the heart-shaped box of chocolates. Put the roses down. Turn... read more »

   

• CU offering “Digital Media Bootcamp”

  Mar 9, 2011comments

  This Maymester, students will have the opportunity to go to bootcamp – the Digital Media Bootcamp, that is. The Technology, Arts & Media Program will be offering a three-week intensive certificate program during Maymester (May 9th through... read more »

   

• Peace Corps celebrates its 50-year anniversary

  Mar 4, 2011comments

  The Peace Corps Palooza is an event that celebrates the Peace Corps 50-year anniversary; and as tables line the back wall of the Glenn Miller Ballroom, volunteers are itching to share stories of their work from around the world. Although this... read more »

   

• Natasha Goss: 14-year-old sophomore is making her mark at CU

  Mar 4, 2011comments

  When 14-year-old chemistry major Natasha Goss walked into the office of Dave Newport, the director of the Environmental Center, he knew that it was more than just her young age that made her special. “What I remember most about her is what... read more »

   

• Cultural cooking class honors women

  Mar 4, 2011comments

  Each month the Dennis Small Cultural Center invites the “foodies” of CU to stretch their culinary imaginations and leave with happy stomachs and tons of leftovers. This month the class focused on women’s history, so chocolate was a necessity. Junior... read more »