The closing of Farrand Field did not stop the celebration of cannabis culture on April 20. CU students relocated on Friday to Norlin Quad, where many students celebrated the tradition of civil disobedience. Although Norlin was not the location in past years, the word spread quickly through Facebook groups and on-campus sidewalk messages.
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The Nintendo Wii’s controller interface is already unlike any of the other new-generation consoles, but some simple modifications and add-ons can help to separate the Wii from the pack even further. Detailed here is a short list of Wii modifications, both professional and independent.
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Two high school students who lost their legs in a car accident will serve as official starters for this year’s Bolder Boulder. The Berthoud High School teens, Tyler Carron and Nikos Landeros, will fire a gun and wave the start flag at Boulder’s famous race on May 28.
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Campus safety is the first thing on every student’s mind in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings. Both the CU administration and students must now find a common ground on possible measures to provide peace of mind. “I feel safe on this campus, but I definitely think that more actions need to be taken to make students feel more relaxed, especially after what happened on Virginia Tech,” said Jennifer Payne, a junior advertising major.
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Hercules, Achilles and Leonidas are all Greek heroes. Smolski, Portman and Finn, the hopeful tri-executive candidates from the Value ticket, won’t be added to the list. By 8 p.m. Friday, more than 23 percent of the 26,808 eligible voters on campus had spoken and voted into office the entire Unity ticket in a landslide victory that marks the end of a Greek-dominated year in CU student politics.
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It is no secret that environmentally-friendly products tend to cost more, but a new type of card, the Eco2 Card, may change this in the future.
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“Ask it softly, ask it dirty, ask it sweet, just ask for it!” was the opening line for CU’s Rape and Gender Education Program’s new promotion for their publication “Wide Open”: CU Guide to Sex Etiquette: Consent and Communication brochure.
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Yet another 4/20 is upon us at CU, and the climate seems to be urging students to smoke marijuana on the Norlin Quad.
Earlier this week, a sidewalk chalk spread the message, “4:20. 4/20/2007. Norlin Quad. Be there!” Graffiti in one of the bathroom stalls in the Norlin Library reads, “4/20 in the Quad this year. Don’t get shut out.” And a spray-painted “Defend 420” lurks on the ground for passers-by.
The 4/20 celebration has been going on at CU since at least 2001.
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The gun control dispute has long been a topic of debate. It divides the political platforms of Democrats and Republicans, questions constitutional limits and sets extreme stereotypes of those abiding by their respective stances. Today’s relevant question asks if banning weapons from college campuses infringes on constitutional rights.
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The cost of living at CU is on the rise. The Department of Housing has proposed an increase in room and board rates for all residence halls, the Bear Creek Apartments and family housing facilities. “The proposed increase for room and board is 9.5 percent. Bear Creek will be 2 percent and I think family housing is going to be 3 percent,” said Deb Coffin, director of housing and dining services.