College Life Archives - https://www.cuindependent.com/category/opinion/collegelife/ The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:29:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Opinion: dining halls’ lack of everything bagels is completely illogical https://www.cuindependent.com/2023/10/24/opinion-dining-halls-lack-of-everything-bagels-is-completely-illogical/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:53:00 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=138786 Although everything bagels are one of the most popular flavors among college students, CU Boulder often runs out. By Jakob Gorham

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]]> Advice: navigating tricky roommate relationships https://www.cuindependent.com/2023/10/17/advice-navigating-tricky-roommate-relationships/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:54:16 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=138784 Advice about how to get along with their new roommates when you're new to college and unfamiliar with the dynamic. By Naomi Morrison

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]]> Opinion: Ditch the frats and rush Backcountry Club https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/05/04/opinion-ditch-frats-rush-backcountry-club/ Sat, 04 May 2019 22:39:56 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=102822 One outbound senior traces the history of CU's Backcountry Club and advises incoming freshmen to join. By Kela Fetters

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]]> The powerful two percent: the price of wearing Greek letters https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/09/11/powerful-2-percent-price-wearing-greek-letters/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:58:00 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=93926 Being involved in Greek life is expensive and not the ideal college experience for many. By Savannah Mather

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]]> Opinion: Buffs in the kitchen https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/09/28/75134/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:15:42 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=75134 College students should hit the kitchen and cook real food that will not only sustain them, but will also better their lives. By Jackson Barnett

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]]> Opinion: Students need safe transportation options on St. Patrick’s Day https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/03/17/opinion-students-need-more-st-patricks-day/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:36:39 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=72484 Why options for safe transportation should be provided on he heavy drinking day.. By Mackenizie Brecker

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]]> Our Stance: Boulder rent conditions must meet students’ needs https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/01/27/our-stance-boulder-rent-conditions-must-meet-students-needs/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:10:17 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=69334 Boulder City Council decisions regarding co-op housing must reflect students' needs as rent prices rise. By Kaley LaQuea

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]]> A Gay in the Life: How to handle family during the holidays https://www.cuindependent.com/2015/12/03/a-gay-in-the-life-how-to-handle-family-during-the-holidays/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:36:07 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=68093 Navigating the family at holidays can be difficult for LGBT peopl. By Max Sendor

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]]> A Gay In The Life: How do I come out? https://www.cuindependent.com/2015/11/20/a-gay-in-the-life-how-do-i-come-out/ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:56:16 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=67732 The question answered this week is "How do I Come Out?" and some helpful advice to ease the process. By Max Sendor

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]]> Girl on Girl: Your voice is stronger than your bra strap https://www.cuindependent.com/2015/11/14/girl-girl-voice-stronger-bra-strap/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:53:08 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=67415 Women must insist that their voices are heard, especially in a male dominated society. By Dani Pinkus

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