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Hearing for student accused of rape delayed, student group releases petition

The Expel Abusers campaign released a petition calling on CU to change the way it handles sexual assault allegations. By Carina Julig

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Islamic Center of Boulder holds interfaith vigil to mourn victims of Christchurch shooting

Numerous political and religious speakers spoke at the event, which was attended by hundreds of Boulder community members. By Carina Julig

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Campus protest demands suspension of student accused of sexual assault

A second accusation against Roper emerged at the protest from a high school student who said he attempted to assault her. By Carina Julig

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Campus protest scheduled for Monday after student charged with rape

A protest scheduled for Monday will demand CU to suspend alleged rapist Zachary Roper until his trial. By Carina Julig

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[UPDATED] CU student accused of sexual assault following sorority event

Zachary Roper was arrested on felony sexual assault charges after allegedly raping a female student after a sorority event. By Carina Julig

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Girl Scouts harness new technology to sell a classic product

Today’s Girl Scouts are taking advantage of Venmo and credit card readers to boost sales. By Alex Ausmus, Hannah Bittrolff, and Carina Julig

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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.

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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

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American Atheists talk at CU canceled in wake of sexual assault charges

David Silverman was scheduled to speak at CU but was fired from American Atheists after being accused of sexual assault. By Carina Julig

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Protests take place outside of controversial Ann Coulter lecture

Ann Coulter’s talk at CU Wednesday night was marked by mild protests and debate between Coulter supporters and protesters. By Carina Julig

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