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UMAS y MEXA to dedicate new sculpture to lives of six Chicano students Sept. 6

The new installation honors the lives of six Chicano CU students and alumni who died in car bombings in 1974. By CU Independent

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Photos: The Final Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver

Photos from the final Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium in Denver. By CU Independent Photo Staff

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CUI staff picks: CU vs. CSU, the final Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver

The CU Independent sports staff share their predictions for the final edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. By CU Independent Sports Staff

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Zeds Dead to headline CU WelcomeFest Aug. 24

The Canadian electronic duo will join other artists Saturday for what CU is calling “one of the biggest” concerts it has had.

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Lunar Vacation brings humble dream pop to Denver

The self-described “pool rock” group Lunar Vacation left an unforgettable experience for their intimate audience. By Cameron Markuson

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Grapetooth brings renewed synth-pop to Denver’s Larimer Lounge

Grapetooth wowed audiences with their distinct synthesizer sound for their second to last show in their US/Canada tour. By Cameron Markuson

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Student lives in minivan camper to avoid high housing costs in Boulder

CU student Julianna Finelli renovated the inside of her 2007 Honda minivan to live in for the fall 2018 semester. By Caitlin Sullivan

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Blue light emitted by computer screens damaging to student eye health

Prolonged exposure to computer screens can cause temporary irritations and potentially long-term damage. By Caitlin Sullivan

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Opinion: Ditch the frats and rush Backcountry Club

One outbound senior traces the history of CU’s Backcountry Club and advises incoming freshmen to join. By Kela Fetters

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Breakthrough CU study explores training to lower blood pressure

Study participants practiced breathing into an IMST device for five minutes at a time to reduce blood pressure. By Caitlin Sullivan

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