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Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought finalists to visit campus

Finalists for CU’s Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought will be visiting campus this spring. By Alison Noon

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Elections get facelift, on-campus polling stations in reforms

CU Student Government approved election reforms that call for, among other things, debates that are open to independent candidates and on-campus polling stations. The longer of two laws passed on Feb. 13 delineates about 30 specific changes to CUSG Election Code, including topics that have been controversial among members of student government in the last three […]

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After $10 million budget cut, CU student govt. still one of country’s most powerful

Unlike other colleges and universities, students at CU control some of the most expensive campus facilities and resources. By Alison Noon

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Journalism student government proposes updated bylaws

After months of operating without bylaws, executive officers of the journalism school’s student government proposed a new set, giving the student body newfound voting power. By Alison Noon

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Falsely publicized hate crime leads to campus discussions of social justice

In response to an event that was publicized as a racially-motivated crime, CU administrators and students have held discussions about the campus environment. By Alison Noon

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Amid restructuring, journalism school student government operates without bylaws

The student representatives of the Journalism Board suspended their bylaws in December and have been operating without them since. By Alison Noon

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External review finds sexual harassment ongoing in philosophy department

In the wake of its recent Title IX review, CU has announced another review that found sexual harassment and bullying within its philosophy department. By Alison Noon

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Colorado Senate hears CU voices on college funding bill

Students and administrators from eight Colorado universities and colleges, including CU President Bruce Benson and a CU student government staffer, were among those who testified at the first hearing of the proposed College Affordability Act. By Alison Noon

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CU announces updates to sex-related crime procedures

The university announced on Monday three modifications the Boulder campus will make to practices regarding sex-related crimes. By Alison Noon

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With miscounted vote, student government gives initial support to College Affordability Act

CUSG adjourned under the impression that they’d given full approval to support a state higher-education bill. Then they counted again.

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