Editorials Archives - https://www.cuindependent.com/category/opinion/edop/ The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:37:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 Editorial: CU regents put politics over education when selecting Mark Kennedy as president https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/12/31/cu-regents-politics-mark-kennedy-president/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cu-regents-politics-mark-kennedy-president Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:12:39 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=112152 A leaked list reveals CU's regents chose a hyper-conservative politician over higher quality candidates for university president. Through their lack of transparency, regents have lost the trust of the public. By CU Independent Staff

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]]> Our Stance: Let’s stop sexual assault before it happens https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/10/08/our-stance-lets-stop-sexual-assault/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-stance-lets-stop-sexual-assault Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:56:25 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=95131 Instead of assuming that sexual assault is inevitable and dealing with the aftermath, let's prevent it in the first place.

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]]> Opinion: Entering a journalism career under the shadow of vultures https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/04/29/opinion-student-journalists-must-not-be-intimidated-by-the-state-of-the-journalism-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-student-journalists-must-not-be-intimidated-by-the-state-of-the-journalism-industry Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:49:49 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=93260 The recent layoff spree at The Denver Post has served as a harsh reminder of what may lay ahead for future journalists. By Justin Guerriero

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]]> Opinion: If America elected Trump, we deserve it https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/11/12/trump-president-elect-election-clinton-deserve-exit-polls-voters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trump-president-elect-election-clinton-deserve-exit-polls-voters Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:16:06 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=77272 Donald Trump is the next president, and maybe there's a tiny silver lining in that, if that's possible. By Ellis Arnold

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]]> Our Stance: New Era’s not-so-independent voting guide https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/11/03/stance-new-eras/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stance-new-eras Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:07:59 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=76520 Before heading to the polls, Boulder residents must take note of the liberal bias of New Era Colorado's 2016 voting guide. By Emily McPeak

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]]> Opinion: Using adversity to your advantage https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/04/01/opinion-using-adversity-advantage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-using-adversity-advantage Sat, 02 Apr 2016 03:04:58 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=72769 Contact CU Independent Opinion Staff Writer Alexis Kantor at Alexis.Kantor@colorado.edu. Opinions do not necessarily represent CUIndependent.com or…

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]]> Gluten-free diets are another empty fad https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/02/26/gluten-free-diets-another-empty-fad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gluten-free-diets-another-empty-fad Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:16:55 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=71379 The gluten-free trend isn't what it's cracked up to be. By Mackenzie Brecker

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]]> It’s time for more comprehensive abortion laws, America https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/02/19/its-time-for-more-comprehensive-abortion-laws-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-time-for-more-comprehensive-abortion-laws-america Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:46:03 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=70923 Why should male politicians have the right to legislate what women do with their bodies? By Mackenzie Brecker

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]]> Opinion: Beyonce, ‘Formation’ and Black Lives Matter https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/02/12/opinion-beyonce-formation-and-black-lives-matter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-beyonce-formation-and-black-lives-matter Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:57:42 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=70302 Post-Super Bowl backlash against the star is new, but falsehoods and backlash against Black Lives Matter is not. By Ellis Arnold

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]]> Opinion: The benefits of ditching social media https://www.cuindependent.com/2016/02/05/opinion-the-benefits-of-ditching-social-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-benefits-of-ditching-social-media Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:21:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=69988 I lost over 6,000 followers when I deleted my social media accounts, but it's all been worth it. By William Witt

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