Vayle Lafehr https://www.cuindependent.com The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:08:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 CU Bluffs: CU sorority Alpha Alpha Alpha wins award for “Most Feminist” https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/10/06/cu-bluffs-sorority-wins-most-feminist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cu-bluffs-sorority-wins-most-feminist Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:37:53 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=120253 Feminist sororities like Alpha Alpha Alpha are leading the way for women's liberation. Have no fear — with Greek life, gender equality is here. By Vayle Lafehr

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]]> CU Boulder continues typical protocol for fire drills in dorms despite risks of COVID-19 transmission https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/10/01/cu-boulder-continues-typical-protocol-fire-drills-dorms-despite-risks-covid-19-transmission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cu-boulder-continues-typical-protocol-fire-drills-dorms-despite-risks-covid-19-transmission Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:54:03 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=120182 On Wednesday, all residence halls located in the Kittredge area at the University of Colorado Boulder…

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]]> CU Bluffs: How to date during a pandemic https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/04/10/dating-during-a-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dating-during-a-pandemic Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:44:16 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=116382 With the endless benefits of online dating, this pandemic will make finding the love of your life easier than ever before. By Vayle LaFehr

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]]> Opinion: CU’s plan to improve diversity is just an idea https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/03/21/opinion-plan-improve-diversity-just-an-idea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-plan-improve-diversity-just-an-idea Sun, 22 Mar 2020 02:29:42 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=115589 CU Boulder's Inclusion, Diversity, and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan, as it stands, is nothing more than an idea. By Vayle Lafehr

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]]> Opinion: Valentine’s Day is not about love, at least not in the way it should be https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/02/12/opinion-valentines-day-not-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-valentines-day-not-love Thu, 13 Feb 2020 03:32:00 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=113351 Love is gravely ignored every Feb. 14, not celebrated. Man-made, store-bought conceptions of love are an insult to human complexity. By Vayle Lafehr

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]]> Opinion: Wardenburg provides insufficient reproductive medical care https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/12/13/abortion-on-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abortion-on-campus Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:05:40 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=111511 Despite quality reproductive healthcare options, it will not be sufficient until medical abortions are provided on-campus. By Vayle Lafehr

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]]> Opinion: Why fraternities cannot call themselves ‘Greek life’ https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/12/04/frats-dont-represent-greek-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frats-dont-represent-greek-life Thu, 05 Dec 2019 02:31:08 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=111143 At CU, Greek life is responsible for some of the most shameful crimes against students. CU fraternities have grown far from their founding roots. By Vayle LaFehr

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]]> Opinion: Afraid of ghosts? You should be https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/10/30/ghosting-in-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ghosting-in-relationships Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:47:16 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=109349 This Halloween, reflect on whether you “ghost” relationships and how you can be more sensitive to others. By Vayle LaFehr

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]]> Opinion: Students should have explicit access to CU’s budget expenditures https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/10/23/cu-budget-spending/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cu-budget-spending Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:32:06 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=108865 CU gives vague breakdowns of where its spending goes. As students, we deserve more transparency. By Vayle LaFehr

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]]> Opinion: Retire your university meal-plan and buy your snacks off-campus https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/10/18/university-meal-plan-save-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=university-meal-plan-save-money Fri, 18 Oct 2019 19:11:44 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=108417 As students, we’re overcharged to eat on campus. If you can, opt out of the dining meal-plan and buy your snacks off-campus. By Vayle Lafehr

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