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    CUI Playlist: A Climate in Crisis

    by CU Independent October 1, 2020
    by CU Independent October 1, 2020

    Amidst America’s 2020 climate disaster, the CUI staff share their favorite songs about environmental activism.

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  • EntertainmentMusic

    “A Change is Gonna Come”: CU black musicians for social change

    by Izzy Fincher June 10, 2020
    by Izzy Fincher June 10, 2020

    CU musicians Asha Romeo and Eli Harvey use music as activism in the Black Lives Matter movement. By Isabella Fincher

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    Netflix co-founder, Moms Demand Action founder to headline 2020 Conference on World Affairs

    by Robert Tann February 24, 2020
    by Robert Tann February 24, 2020

    The 72nd annual CWA conference in April will welcome entrepreneur Marc Randolph and gun control activist Shannon Watts. By Robert Tann

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  • EnvironmentNews

    Climate activists worry Boulder’s climate plan falls short

    by Anna Haynes November 6, 2019
    by Anna Haynes November 6, 2019

    The City of Boulder’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 is not enough, activists say. By Anna Haynes

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  • CampusNews

    Students march across campus for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    by Colie Dorfman October 14, 2019
    by Colie Dorfman October 14, 2019

    Organized by the Oyate Native American Student Organization, members of the CU community marched across campus, carrying signs and honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. By Colie Dorfman

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  • EntertainmentMusic

    No-No Boy retells haunting, powerful stories of Asian American immigrants

    by Ben Berman October 12, 2019
    by Ben Berman October 12, 2019

    No-No Boy delivers engaging acoustic performance and deeply personal retelling of America’s dark history of Asian immigration. By Ben Berman

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  • EnvironmentNews

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses climate action during Boulder forum

    by Emma Pond September 21, 2019
    by Emma Pond September 21, 2019

    Green New Deal proponent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed Boulder crowds on the need for environmental policies. By Emma Pond

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  • CampusNews

    Sen. Mike Phillips speaks on restoring gray wolves to Colorado

    by Regan Donofrio September 21, 2019
    by Regan Donofrio September 21, 2019

    Thursday, Montana senator Mike Phillips gave a lecture at CU about restoring gray wolves to Colorado. By Regan Donofrio

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  • CommunityEnvironmentNews

    Hundreds gather at CU as part of Global Climate Strike

    by Regan Donofrio September 20, 2019
    by Regan Donofrio September 20, 2019

    Nearly 500 protestors gathered at CU to voice the need for action as part of the Global Climate Strike. By Regan Donofrio and Julia Smith

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  • CampusNews

    Tarana Burke addresses the importance of activism during CU visit

    by Carina Julig April 17, 2019
    by Carina Julig April 17, 2019

    The founder of the “Me Too” movement spoke at CU about her work and about how young people can make a difference. By Carina Julig

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