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Ben Berman is a senior journalism and media production student from San Francisco, CA, and was formerly the assistant arts editor for the CU Independent. He has a passion for writing about music, environmental science and the cultural scene of Denver.

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    Soviet Fourth Grader combines Cold War aesthetic, political satire on new punk project

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    by Ben Berman November 12, 2020

    A pair of rockers from Montana weave comedy, politics and music into a faux-Soviet punk project that pokes fun at American culture. By Ben Berman

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    Bruce Springsteen’s “Letter To You” is as heartfelt as stadium rock gets

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    by Ben Berman October 23, 2020

    On his 20th studio album, “The Boss” of the E Street Band pens an earnest love letter to his friends, career, and life. By Ben Berman

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    The Heartstrings Project finds raw emotion in contemporary folk music

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    by Ben Berman October 15, 2020

    Songwriter Luke Wydgodny discusses his career with the Heartstrings Project, a deeply introspective folk music project. By Ben Berman

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    “Boys State” exposes the flaws within our democratic system

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    by Ben Berman September 24, 2020

    “Boys State” is a painful reminder of the flaws that run deep within the American electoral process. By Ben Berman

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    In an uncertain election year, “All In: The Fight For Democracy” is a must watch

    by Ben Berman September 18, 2020
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    In “All In,” Stacey Abrams takes viewers on a sobering journey through America’s murky electorate history. By Ben Berman

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    Museum of Boulder exhibit explores civil rights and the passage of time

    by Ben Berman September 9, 2020
    by Ben Berman September 9, 2020

    Through her new exhibit “Right on!” multimedia artist Angie Eng creates a dialogue about civil rights. By Ben Berman

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    Kathryn Aalto brings “eco-feminism” to nature writing

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    by Ben Berman September 4, 2020

    Nature writer Kathryn Aalto brings a unique blend of the historical non-fiction and personal essay genres to her new book, “Writing Wild.” By Ben Berman

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    Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses impeachment, corruption and democracy in new book “Endgame”

    by Ben Berman July 18, 2020
    by Ben Berman July 18, 2020

    Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses his new book, detailing his time on the House Judiciary Committee and his efforts to uphold democracy. By Ben Berman

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    CUI Playlist: Celebrating black artists

    by Ben Berman June 8, 2020
    by Ben Berman June 8, 2020

    In honor of #BlackLivesMatter, the CUI takes a look at four artists that touch on racism, justice and change. By Ben Berman

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    CUI Playlist: 10 songs that get real about mental health

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    by Ben Berman May 15, 2020

    This Mental Health Month, the CUI shares a playlist of 10 songs that bring awareness to the ever important topic of mental wellness. By Ben Berman

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