Entertainment

How did a CU Boulder alum go from performing Shakespeare as a student to improv for kids at Hollywood’s The Second City? By Izzy Fincher

Netflix original series “Living Undocumented” highlightings the reality behind America’s immigration laws. By Diana Goron

The CUI arts editors curate a list of the best trends, moments and memes from 2020. By Ben Berman and Izzy Fincher.

Three CU Independent editors recommend their favorite TV shows, movies and books from 2020 to keep you entertained over winter break.

Swift’s new album “evermore” tackles relevant, painful topics like domestic abuse, isolation and loss during COVID-19. By Chloe Wasserstrom

To mark the end of 2020, the CUI staff share their favorite projects from rap to post-genre alternative to Indian classical music.

Hackbarth is transforming the historic Saguache Hotel, located about 3.5 hours south of Boulder, into a mixed use creative venue. By Izzy Fincher

“The Florida Project,” an A24 film from 2017, is a powerful depiction of poverty through the eyes of a child. By Leah Dinkin

CU student leaders are creating a video tribute to Elijah McClain, featuring spoken word performances over “A Change is Gonna Come.” By Izzy Fincher

“Sound of Metal” follows the journey of punk drummer Ruben, who starts losing his hearing and has to adapt to his new reality. By Altug Karakurt