2013 Flood
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Flood damage to Norlin Library “minimal”
Norlin Library was one of as many as 70 CU buildings that were damaged during September flash floods. Contrary to the photos shared on Twitter and Facebook, the real damage was “minimal,” according to Programming and Communications Librarian... read more »
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CUI Weekly: Sept. 22
James Bradbury hosts CU Independent’s Sept. 22 CUI Weekly broadcast, which includes the 100-year flood and its effect on Boulder residents, campus arrests, a $3.6 million grant to research fuel-efficient cars and other events around campus. Contact... read more »
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What items did you try to save in the flood?
It’s no secret that the recent Boulder flood affected many people in different ways. Some, like me, were fortunate enough to evade evacuation. Yet, I wondered if I had been evacuated, which belongings would I have grabbed on my way out the... read more »
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Boulder residents complain about communication during flood
Boulder City Council overhauled its regular agenda Tuesday to hear complaints from many residents about communication between citizens and safety officials during the flood. Several speakers at the Tuesday night meeting complained during the... read more »
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How to get involved in student flood relief efforts
Student groups and organizations at CU are working together to provide disaster relief for students and members of the Boulder community after last week’s flash floods left thousands displaced. CU’s Volunteer Resource Center has partnered... read more »
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The flood: Updated photos that tell the story
Starting Wednesday, heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Boulder area affecting structures on campus, student housing and the Boulder community at large. CU Independent photographers captured this historic event from the start. After hours... read more »
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CU resumes classes in aftermath of flood
The university decided to resume classes on Monday after five days of flooding in Boulder. “70 buildings have some kind of water damage: carpeting, flooring, walls and drywall,” said CU spokesperson Bronson Hilliard. “None of it is catastrophic... read more »
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A reflection on the Colorado floods
Opinions do not necessarily represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. Arguably, Colorado’s greatest appeal is the natural splendor that blesses the state. Both locals and travelers alike flock here to take advantage of... read more »
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Campus arrest linked to laptop theft during flood
Campus police arrested a man on Sunday they say they believe stole several laptops from Cristol Chemistry and the Engineering Center during the last two weeks. Troy Wayne Sennet mugshot. (Courtesy CU Police Department) Troy Wayne Sennet, 43,... read more »
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Man arrested for trespassing during flood
Matthew Stringer, 44, was arrested Saturday morning for trespassing near Ramaley Biology. He was found around 9 a.m. with a laptop and multiple cell phones. According to CU Police Department spokesperson Ryan Huff, Stringer has been arrested... read more »
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Students evacuated by helicopter amid flash floods
A handful of students were among about 100 people evacuated by helicopter from a community in Lefthand Canyon during the mid-September flash floods. Graduate student Kelsey Lanning, 22, was one of the people who had to be airlifted out of the... read more »
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CUI sports podcast: Buffs football, Broncos, CU women’s soccer and volleyball
Scott Annis and Grayson O’Roark talk all things CU sports, including football, volleyball and soccer. Also mentioned are the Broncos, Todd Helton and the NBA. Contact CUI sports editor Scott Annis at Robert.Annis@Colorado.edu. Contact... read more »
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Volleyball loses in a close five-set match against Utah
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Richardson’s return to Buffs football early, but rewarding