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  • What’s Up Weekly

    What’s Up Weekly

    Back to Boulder and back to reality. Soothe your post-break blues by checking out what’s happening around CU and Boulder this week. Check out what's going on with the CUI's "What's Up Weekly." (CU Independent Graphic/Kelly... read more »

     
  • What’s Up Weekly

    What’s Up Weekly

    December is here. That means peppermint mochas, Christmas lights, finals and lots of holiday-themed events here in Boulder! MONDAY Open Mic Night @ Wesley Chapel Check out Wesley Chapel’s weekly Open Mic Night. This is the last one of the... read more »

     
  • Study break: Five ways to get creative in Boulder

    Study break: Five ways to get creative in Boulder

    If you’re stuck in a studying rut, your brain might just be lacking a little inspiration. Get your creative juices flowing again with the fun opportunities Boulder has for you to express yourself, no matter what you’re into. Who knows?... read more »

     
  • Good spirits for the holiday season

    Good spirits for the holiday season

    Thanksgiving is over, which means its officially time for hanging lights, furiously wrapping presents and enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday season. To help make your weekends even more holiday-themed, the CU Independent has... read more »

     
  • Seven party themes to spice up the holidays

    Seven party themes to spice up the holidays

    Tired of the standard ugly sweater parties and secret santa exchanges? Freshen up the holiday season with some creative ideas for celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. If it is cold out, warm up with a holiday party. Above, Varsity... read more »

     
  • Study while you eat at Boulder’s restaurants

    Study while you eat at Boulder’s restaurants

    Studying isn’t fun. Studying when you’re hungry is even worse, and you can only eat so many sandwiches from the Laughing Goat in Norlin Commons before swearing off them until finals are over. Restaurants and coffee shops are perfect for... read more »

     
  • What’s Up Weekly

    What’s Up Weekly

    The weather is cooling down, but the Boulder scene is heating up. Come warm yourself up with the hot events happening this week. MONDAY Free Advanced Screening of “The Muppets” Program Council is hosting a free advanced screening of “The... read more »

     
  • New Lokalite features bring bar specials to students

    New Lokalite features bring bar specials to students

    Boulder is an active community — sometimes overwhelmingly so. It can be difficult to keep up with every show, drink special, yoga class, art exhibit, open-mic and campus event. Screenshot of Lokalite.com's Datebook page. Enter Lokalite.com,... read more »

     
  • Bearded buffs support no-shave November

    Bearded buffs support no-shave November

    November recalls images of kids playing in piles of leaves, winter jackets coming out of hiatus and families gathering around the dining room table to give thanks. On CU’s campus, things are a bit different. Here in Boulder, November is synonymous... read more »

     
  • What’s Up Weekly

    What’s Up Weekly

    Films, music, sports, books, art  — it’s all happening this week. Plus, don’t miss out on the Veterans’ Day events at CU this Friday. MONDAY Remembering Our Fallen Come by the UMC Gallery anytime this week to remember and... read more »