The University of Colorado Daily Student News Site in Boulder

Broadening the scope of his responsibilities for the University of Colorado at Boulder, Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Robert Boswell explores his new post after having previously served as a professor in MCD biology.

Full Story »

Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged armory cu, CU buffs, CU Independent, CUSG, robert boswell, university of colorado | Leave a response

CU freshmen fears

Starting off fresh is scary

By Caitlin McCluskey on September 2, 2010

Making trips to the bookstore for overpriced textbooks, the excitement of seeing old friends and the confusion of finding rooms in obscure buildings are just some of the ways students are welcomed back to college.

Full Story »

Posted in Entertainment, Front Page | Tagged CU freshmen, Student Involvement Fair, UMC | Leave a response

Boulder Municipal Court plans to change MIP protocol

MIP offenders will receive individualized treatments starting in January

By Julie Ryan on September 2, 2010

Boulder Municipal Court is changing the remedial protocol for people 18 to 20 who are charged with a minor in possession of alcohol offense.

Full Story »

Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged Alcohol, Boulder, Boulder Municipal Court, MIP | Leave a response

Opinion: Baby, think it over

Placenta pictures aren’t classy

By Lauren Archuletta on September 2, 2010

So… you have a Facebook, along with about 500 million other people (and a few fetuses too).

Full Story »

Posted in Front Page, Opinion | Tagged Facebook, Pregnancy, Sixteen and Pregnant, Teen Mom | Leave a response

Previous Pause Next

CU interdisciplinary program Exploratory Committee members named

Committee to consider structure of information, communication and technology

By Sheila V Kumar on September 2, 2010

Eight members have been named to the Information, Communication and Technology, or ICT, Exploratory Committee, according to a CU press release, and a new interdisciplinary academic program of information, communication and technology is being developed.

Posted in News | Tagged Breaking News, CU buffs, CU Independent, cu journalism school, university of colorado newspaper | Leave a response

GLBT Resource Center hosts barbecue

Students enjoy informative welcome-back event

By Lauren Archuletta on September 2, 2010

A rainbow flag flew high on Regent Lawn as students gathered in line for the GLBT barbecue yesterday evening.

Posted in News, Speak Out! | Tagged GBLT Resource Center, Queer People of Color, Safe Zone, Speak Out! | Leave a response

Dean of Law School resigns

Slated to leave current position in 2011

By Ellie Bean on September 1, 2010

David Getches, dean of the Law School at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is resigning effective June of next year, according to a CU news release.

Posted in News | Tagged Breaking News, CU buffs, CU Independent, cu law school, David Getches, dean of CU Law School, Provost Russell Moore, university of colorado | Leave a response

CU registration increases…for parties?

Officials say new program will help avoid noise violations

By Rose Heaphy on September 1, 2010

Off-Campus Student Services is launching the Party Registration Program, allowing students to register their parties in order to avoid a noise violation ticket.

Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged boulder parties, boulder police, CU buffs, CU Independent, CU student newspaper, cu student parties, News, underage drinking | Leave a response

CU’s study abroad programs to Mexico under temporary suspension

U.S. State Department and U.S. Consulate monitored increasing violence

By Sarah Simmons on August 31, 2010

All study abroad programs in Mexico, including one undergraduate academic program, are remaining under suspension due to safety concerns.

Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged CU, CU Office of International Education, CU study abroad, Mexico, safety, Students, study abroad | Leave a response

CU Independent