Author Archives | Carina Julig

Recreation Services partners with LGBT SportsSafe

CU Recreation Services breaks new ground as it works to create a more inclusive environment for LGBT students. By Carina Julig

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SECA now open in UMC, geared toward underrepresented students

The Student Engagement and Collaboration Area, a new space in the UMC providing resources for student groups, is now open. By Carina Julig

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Gemmill library celebrates Ada Lovelace Day

The library commemorated the first computer programmer by creating and updating Wikipedia articles about women in the STEM fields.

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‘A CU Love Story’ discusses LGBT activism on National Coming Out Day

On National Coming Out Day, CU hosted Helen Louise Young and Vivienne Armstrong, a lesbian couple who met on campus in 1971. By Carina Julig

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’

Netflix’s new show ‘Luke Cage’ examines power, politics and race, to make a vibrant addition to the Marvel universe. By Carina Julig

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Happy National Coming Out Day!

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, and Carina Julig shares some thoughts on the exciting, albeit nerve-wracking, process of coming out.

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Man with machete at Champions Center dead, refused to cooperate with police

An armed man in the Champions Center was shot and killed by police Wednesday morning. By Carina Julig and Lucy Haggard

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“The Get Down” delivers a stunning musical odyssey

Did you like “Hamilton”? Then you should be watching “The Get Down.” Read about one of Netflix’s most ambitious projects. By Carina Julig

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Opinion: HIV and ‘Harry Potter,’ a troubling message

J.K. Rowling’s newly revealed metaphor for HIV in the Harry Potter series only serves to perpetuate stigma about the disease. By Carina Julig

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CU libraries celebrate Banned Book Week

The CU library system is celebrating Banned Book Week, a national event event promoting books that have been the target of censorship.

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