protest – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com University of Colorado Boulder Student News Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:08:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-CUILOGO-white-mini-32x32.png protest – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com 32 32 Tracing the evolution of the Womxn’s March through its attendees https://cuindependent.com/2019/01/20/tracing-the-evolution-of-the-womxns-march-through-its-attendees/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:55:16 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=97861 Students and protestors discuss the issues voiced at the march and the inclusivity efforts seen in the 2019 iteration. By Heidi Harris

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]]> Longstanding activist George Lakey explains how to create social change https://cuindependent.com/2018/11/28/longstanding-activist-george-lakey-explains-how-to-create-social-change/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:15:23 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=97170 Lakey, who has particpated in civil rights and LGBT movements, discussed ways to successfuly bring about change. By Anna Haynes

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]]> Students protest about campus safety, recent assaults in community https://cuindependent.com/2018/10/25/several-students-gather-to-protest-recent-campus-assaults/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:01:01 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=96002 Protesters called for more accountability from fraternities, the university, and their peers to create a safer culture. By Robert Tann

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]]> Protesters gather on campus to protest Turning Point USA event https://cuindependent.com/2018/10/04/protesters-turning-point-usa/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 04:16:19 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=95165 Protesters gathered Wednesday night against conservative club Turning Point USA and U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. By Anna Haynes

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]]> Student group coalition protests prison labor during faculty reception https://cuindependent.com/2018/09/25/student-group-coalition-protests-prison-labor/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 03:25:46 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=94815 Multiple student groups tried to engage with faculty on the issue of slave labor outside a reception Tuesday. By Robert Tann

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]]> Opinion: Cutting CUSG’s budget wouldn’t be the end of the world https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/08/opinion-cutting-cusg-budget-wouldnt-end-world/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:47:23 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92523 CUSG doesn't represent the university's student body. Students might be better off if the organization's budget is reduced. By Harper Brown

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]]> Jason Riley presents to CU Law School amid silent protests https://cuindependent.com/2018/02/15/jason-riley-presents-amid-silent-protests/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 07:33:17 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=90613 The Black Law Students Association organized a sit-in to respond to Riley's controversial ideas about race in the U.S. By Robert Tann

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]]> Diverse groups protest at Women’s March in Denver https://cuindependent.com/2018/01/20/womens-march-denver/ Sun, 21 Jan 2018 02:20:28 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=89487 On the one year anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, thousands gather in Denver for second annual Women's March. By Kristin Oh

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]]> Denverites show solidarity with anti-regime protesters in Iran https://cuindependent.com/2018/01/18/denverites-show-solidarity-anti-regime-protesters-iran/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:56:12 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=89307 With chants like, “Secularism for Iran”, and “Down with dictator,” a crowd of roughly 150 people gathered Sunday at the capitol building in Denver to voice their support for Iranian protesters abroad. Similar protests occurred simultaneously in other American cities like Los Angeles, home to a large Iranian community. Many are calling for an end…

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]]> Black Girl in a Blizzard: Stop killing black people https://cuindependent.com/2017/11/01/black-girl-in-a-blizzard-stop-killing-black-people/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:27:07 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=87747 The pattern of injustice in police shootings continues with the acquittal of Jason Stockley. Racism in the police department and America is real and must be addressed. By Lauren Arnold

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