Men automatically earn nationals berth, women likely to be selected for at-large bid
By Caryn Maconi on November 14, 2010
CU men’s cross-country finished second as a team at the NCAA Mountain Region Championship, while the women’s team came in third.
Posted in Front Page, Sports | Tagged CU buffs, CU cross country, CU Independent, CU news, CU sports, CU student newspaper, University of Colorado daily news
CU students gather to celebrate traditions of Africa
By Alex Lemley on November 13, 2010
The 8th Annual Taste of Africa is a spectacle of African food, culture, language and musical performances.
Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged 8th Annual Taste of Africa, African culture, african food, African Students’ Association, cu events, CU news, CU student newspaper, Logo Ligi, OYOYO, University of Colorado daily news
Five pledges and a brother involved in theft and vandalism
By Rose Heaphy on November 11, 2010
Sigma Nu fraternity pledges and a brother are facing charges for alleged conspiracy and criminal mischief after participating in a scavenger hunt, which involved theft and vandalism.
Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged Boulder, CU, CU greek life, CU Independent, CU news, CU student newspaper, sigma nu, The Interfraternity Council, University of Colorado daily news
Though unexpected, some look forward to dean's return to classroom
By Sarah Simmons on November 10, 2010
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are having mixed reactions to Dean Paul Voakes’ announcement to step down from his current position next summer.
Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged CU Independent, CU news, CU student news, dean paul voakes, School of Journalism and mass communication, SJMC CU Boulder, SJMC dean steps down, University of Colorado daily student news
Students surprised by dean's announcement
By Sheila V Kumar, Mindy Rappoport and Sarah Simmons on November 10, 2010
Paul Voakes will be rejoining the faculty program at CU after his June 30, 2011 resignation.
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CUSG fills six positions
By Lindsay Wilcocks on November 10, 2010
The CU student government is filling appellate court positions.
Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged Appellate Court Justice, CU Independent, CU news, cu stud, CU student newspaper, CUSG, CUSG Constitution, University of Colorado daily student newspaper
Indie-rock band will play at Club 156
By Emily Cavanagh on November 10, 2010
Out of turbulence sometimes comes triumph, and despite their rough history, the Mississippi trio of Colour Revolt plan to show off at UMC’s Club 156 on Friday.
Posted in Entertainment, Front Page | Tagged club 156, Colour Revolt, CU Independent, CU news, CU student newspaper, Jesse Coppenbarger, Plunder beg and curse, The Cradle, University of Colorado daily student newspaper
London-based study ranks alcohol above heroin and crack cocaine
By Rose Heaphy on November 10, 2010
CU students and staff are unsure how much a recent study from the U.K., which named alcohol the deadliest drug, will affect the student body.
Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged Alcohol, alcohol dangers, CU, CU Independent, CU news, CU student newspaper, CU Students, Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, University of Colorado daily news