College living
-
8 exciting things under $8
Editor’s Note: The CU Independent does not condone or encourage ANY illegal or dangerous activity, especially those including fire, trespassing or cheap beer. It’s no secret that Boulder is expensive. Food is expensive, rent is high... read more »
-
Feminism – From Bras to Bros: (Gender) Neutral Territory?
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Thursday night at the bars can get pretty crazy, but us ladies can usually find solace in one place: the bathroom.... read more »
-
I Hate Everything: Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Along with decking the halls, trimming the trees and roasting chestnuts over an open fire, the holiday season... read more »
-
What’s Up Weekly: Editor’s Picks
As entertainment editor here at the CU Independent, I want all of our readers to have an awesomely entertaining week. Here are my picks for this week so you’ll never have to worry about being bored. HOLIDAY SHOPPING Check out what’s... read more »
-
How to be a beast at online shopping this holiday season
‘Tis the season to be online shopping. There are several reasons to avoid the stores – too many crazy people, gas is too expensive, you don’t want to get dressed or you know there is no guarantee you will find what your looking... read more »
-
Jenni Schaefer addresses eating disorders at UMC
Over 100 people filled the UMC’s multi-purpose room for author, singer/songwriter and National Eating Disorders Association chairman Jenni Schaefer’s talk about eating disorders and body image; topics ranged from neuroscience to friend circles. Schaefer... read more »
-
Best bites for your buck around Pearl Street
College students have a stomach like a low mileage gas tank. We consistently have to fill up and hope the price matches our consumption. Though the standard college diet often includes anything from Ramen to rice diets, every now and then we... read more »
-
The road to healing: How to recover from election 2012
With the end of the election, Americans can finally breath easy. Letting your head settle after the intense past months of grueling campaigning can take a while. But rest assured: with each campaign comes a four year hiatus of the constant stream... read more »
-
How to make your Facebook profile employer-friendly
Facebook: A place for friends. This is what the social networking site was intended for at its launch in February 2004. But for several years now the social networking site and its demographics have expanded to include family, teachers and,... read more »
-
How to be classy on Halloween
“Mean Girls” taught girls that for Halloween, all we need is some lingerie and any form of animal ears to make a costume. Contrary to this popular belief, we do have wider options than that. Getting creative with your costume on Halloween... read more »
-
Student government calls for repeal of Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights
CU Student Government approved a bill 10-4 Thursday night that expresses their opinion that the state should repeal Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, well-known as TABOR. Under TABOR, which passed on Colorado’s 1992 ballot, if... read more »
-
Skiers dominate 3-day Rocky Mountain Championships
The Colorado ski team increased their lead throughout the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Championships in Bozeman, Montana over the weekend and went home with a decisive 905.5-point victory. On Friday, the women’s team... read more »
-
Women’s basketball earns ‘W’ at last home game of the season
-
Buffs pull away after slow start against Cougars