Archive for: University of Colorado daily student news site
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CU Student Found Dead
CU has confirmed the recent death of a student. According to a CU news release Michael Hoffman, a 21-year-old open-option major from New Jersey, died on Aug. 30 after entering a coma on Aug. 26. CU spokesperson Bronson Hilliard said the student... read more »
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Volleyball falls to Slovenian National team
The Slovenian National Team overcame the Buffs in a four-set exhibition game Friday night at the Coors Events Center. (Courtesy: Scott Arnold, ProMotion Ltd.) Slovenia started the first set strong, building an early lead while the Buffs struggled... read more »
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Women’s soccer shut out at Purdue
The Friday night lights were too bright for the University of Colorado’s women’s soccer team in their loss to Purdue in the Illini/Boilermaker Cup. (Courtesy: Joel Broida) The Buffs’ match was the first ever night game at the... read more »
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Nonprofit aids senior auditors
The Alumni Association welcomes its 38th year of participation in the Senior Auditors Program in which Colorado residents ages 55 and up register to audit CU classes for the fee of $25 a semester. (Courtesy: Circle of Care) Of the 340 auditors... read more »
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How to: Have a labor free three day weekend
The first long weekend of the school year is upon us. Don’t waste it watching made-for-TV movies and mindlessly clicking through your friends’ profile pictures. Get up and get going with some of the special activities a holiday weekend has... read more »
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Complex ideas, abbreviated
(Courtesy of Ignite Boulder) Ignite Boulder is not a series of lectures so much as it is a sometimes nerve-racking rollercoaster of information. With only five minutes to present a topic, 20 slides that automatically advance and nearly 1,000... read more »
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Fans discuss official start of Pac-12
(Courtesy) CU recently started a new chapter in its 135-year history when the Board of Regents approved the decision to leave the Big-12 Conference in favor of the Pac-12. On the streets of Boulder, the community is buzzing over the switch.... read more »
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Alternative back-to-school shopping
Your vibrator could be this sparkly, if only you were a trust fund baby. (CU Independent illustration/Kelly Kaoudis) School can be draining. Back-to-school often means back to stress, why not ease the stress with some good vibrations? Just like... read more »
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Labor Day road trip essentials
Sweet and Salty snacks, ideal for a roadtrip. (CU Independent illustration/John Regalado) Classes may just be beginning, but the open road is calling this Labor Day weekend. Before jumping off in the car to celebrate the long weekend, make sure... read more »
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CU volleyball brings it home
(CU Independent file/Phil McMichael) The University of Colorado volleyball team knows it’s a tough climb to the top. The Buffs are fighting hard in every match on their way to the Pac-12, and their home-opener against Northern Colorado was... 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?