A panel of gay rights activists shared their hopes and fears about the state of LGBTQ rights under Trump at the CWA. By Carina Julig

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The former director of the White House Visitor’s Office spoke to the CU Independent about career and her advice for students. By Carina Julig

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Chris Lehnertz, first female superintendent of the Grand Canyon, spoke at the CWA about her job and her goals for the park. By Carina Julig

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The panel discussed the role of watchdog organizations, insiders and the press in keeping government accountable. By Carina Julig

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The former deputy administrator of NASA shared her hopes for human travel to the red planet. By Carina Julig

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The fire had human origins, and could be the first of many if the warm and dry weather holds. By Carina Julig

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CU is home to many different space-related programs that students of all majors and experience levels can participate in. By Carina Julig

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The designer of the LGBTQ pride flag died Friday, but his creation will live on through the many lives it touched. By Carina Julig

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World-renowned activist Vardana Shiva visited CU to discuss the connection between environmentalism and social justice. By Carina Julig

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Data on CU’s LGBT population is lacking and currently only available in surveys like the Sexual Misconduct Survey. By Carina Julig

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