CU community members share their stories of immigration in the face of an unwelcoming political climate. By Heidi Harris and Jackson Barnett
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A study showed that LGBT graduate students at CU are twice as likely to drop out as their peers. The question is: why? By Carina Julig
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Six years. Two phones. One woman’s journey of cyberstalking after leaving her restaurant job. Text and photos by Jackson Barnett design by Hayla Wong
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Opinion: Celebrity culture isn’t as harmful as you think
Fans often get a bad rep for their devotion. Celebrity worship can help us cope and connect with others. By Lauren Ogg
Athletes and students weigh in on CU’s hands-off policy regarding national anthem participation
CU allows each sports team to individually decide its place and process for the playing of the national anthem. By Drew Sharek
Opinion: ‘Journalism is one of those things you can only become good at by doing’
Former CU Independent editor in chief and current Greeley Tribune reporter Tommy Wood shares what makes the CUI special.
Opinion: ‘Student newsrooms are essential to the entire idea of a free press’
Former CUI editor in chief Xandra McMahon and current CPR fellow shares how the CUI inspired her passion for radio journalism.
Editorial: #SaveStudentNewsrooms because the news matters
On Save Student Newsrooms day, the CUI outlines why student journalism is vital for the whole university community.
Opinion: ‘Ideas got bigger as the room itself got smaller. All it took was teamwork’
Former CU Independent editor in chief Jordyn Siemens shares how the CUI shaped her as a journalist and taught her the value of teamwork.
J. Cole’s meditation on addiction is far from an addicting listen
J. Cole once again gives himself center stage only to show off an annoying alter ego and a disjointed concept. By Joseph Mason
Opinion: ‘The people behind the free press all need to start somewhere’
CU Independent alum and Denver Post reporter Elizabeth Hernandez shares why student journalism is important for a strong free press.
David Sedaris to speak at Macky Auditorium May 6
Popular humorist David Sedaris is stopping in Boulder as part of the tour for his upcoming book, “Calypso.” By Carina Julig
Old habits die hard in ‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation’s’ first three episodes
The first episodes of Jersey Shore Family Vacation highlight old drama and revamped reality television. By Charlotte Spaeth