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• Opinion: Malcolm X: the unobserved hero

  Jan 22, 2011comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. OPINION- On the third Monday of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated. He is celebrated and... read more »

   
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  Who’s Bad: Concert Review

  Jan 21, 2011comments

  (Courtesy of Who's Bad) With sequins, zombies and gravity-defying dance moves, a night of Michael Jackson is always a memorable experience. Tribute band Who’s Bad came to the Fox in Boulder last night and delivered a performance that would... read more »

   
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  CU students create website for buying textbooks

  Jan 17, 2011comments

  The homepage of Stu's Books, where students can buy and sell textbooks. Stu’s Books is a website created by CU students for CU students that serves as another venue where students can buy and sell textbooks. The website was created by... read more »

   
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  CU and Teach for America providing teachers for underprivileged students

  Jan 15, 2011comments

  (Image courtesy of Teach For America) CU’s growing graduate program, Teach for America, allows seniors of all majors to apply for teaching jobs in low-income regions nationwide. TFA had 82,000 corps members last year. Applicants must have... read more »

   

• CU study to bridge the gender gap in physics

  Dec 4, 2010comments

  A new study by CU professors in physics and psychology is intended to stem the gender gap among introductory physics students. The stereotype that women do not perform as well as their male counterparts in physics is one that permeates the field,... read more »

   

• GLBT activist brings strong message and laughs to CU

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  With controversy surrounding the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and many members of Congress supporting its repeal, a loud voice of one who has felt its effects speaks to the campus. “Courage and Camouflage: One Soldier’s  Experience... read more »

   

• Opinion: Am I an American?

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  I am an American. I am also part Afghan, part Persian and a practicing Muslim. I was born here. I have lived in the states my entire life, and I cannot say that I have had too much to complain about. I often feel, however, as if I do not belong... read more »

   
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  How to: make Eggnog, grog and the infamous Hot Toddy

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  Favorite holiday drink recipes (CU Independent graphic/ Sara Fossum) There is arguably no other drink that brings to mind the images of Santa and his elves like Eggnog. But trying other holiday drinks like grog and Hot Toddys could inspire... read more »

   

• Movie Buff: “I Love You Phillip Morris”

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  If “Brokeback Mountain” were set in prison and had an abundance of phallic humor, it would have been “I Love You Phillip Morris.” People stood in line in the cold on Wednesday night to see the new romantic comedy “I Love You Phillip... read more »

   
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  CU men’s basketball takes on Oregon State

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  Senior forward Marcus Relphorde plays against Idaho State at the home game Nov. 12. Relphorde said that the Buffs need to work on their defense at the home game against Oregon State Saturday at 8 p.m. (CU Independent/Phil McMichael) After a... read more »