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Harley Powell

Harley Powell

Veteran Harley Powell was born and raised in Oklahoma, and at age 19 he enlisted into the United States Army. As an infantryman soldier, he was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. After three years of shooting guns, rucking up mountains, and failing to surf in the Pacific, he moved to Colorado to pursue his love of writing and an education. He currently attends the University of Colorado at Boulder where he studies English.

  • Beyond BoulderCampusCommunityOpinionState & Nation

    Opinion: Veterans speak on the challenges of being female in the military

    by Harley Powell November 11, 2017
    by Harley Powell November 11, 2017

    Veterans speak of their dual experience — challenge and triumph — as women military members. By Harley Powell

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    The Hill Dweller: A story of carelessness on The Hill

    by Harley Powell September 26, 2017
    by Harley Powell September 26, 2017

    A University Hill resident braves the wasteland to get to the football game in time. A modern epic by Harley Powell

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    Opinion: Becoming misunderstood — The unfortunate side effect of being a veteran

    by Harley Powell September 14, 2017
    by Harley Powell September 14, 2017

    Getting to know a veteran means so much more than asking about their travels overseas or if they killed anyone. By Harley Powell

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