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Evan Battey: Colorado basketball’s comeback kid fights against the odds

Despite experiencing a debilitating stroke, CU sophomore Evan Battey returned to the basketball court to play Division I. By Sophia Castillo

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CU sleep study findings debunk myth of weekend “catch-up sleep”

Research from CU’s Sleep and Chronobiology Lab shows that sleeping in on weekends does not make up for lost sleep. By Jackie Pettet

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Photo Collage: A day in the life of Colorado’s Evan Battey

The CU Independent’s Casey Paul shadowed Buffs freshman forward Evan Battey for a day to get an inside look at the life of a student-athlete.

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Opinion: What should we make of ‘that famous kiss photo?’

An iconic photograph is now often challenged and criticized as glorified sexual assault. But does context make a difference? By Alana Cook

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Tedeschi Trucks Band’s “Signs” brings back blues rock

Tedeschi Trucks Band releases refreshing new blues rock album “Signs,” featuring a 12-piece band. By Isabella Fincher

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Guest opinion: The First Amendment comes first

Freedom of speech often comes second to political correctness at CU, violating students’ First Amendment rights. By Ariel Gold

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Guest opinion: What are we really honoring?

As Colorado Law makes Korey Wise an honorary alum next year, some questions need to be asked, and victims remembered. Submitted by Loren Terry

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Democrat Jason Crow flips 6th U.S. Congressional district

Jason Crow defeated Republican incumbent Mike Coffman, contributing to the switch of U.S. House control to Democrats. By Alejandra Wilcox

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Proposition 112 fails to pass, considered a success to even be on the ballot

Supporters say the fight for Prop. 112’s values isn’t over, even though the measure failed this time around. By Sara Cottle

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CU Shabbat dinner shows solidarity, strength in Boulder community

Community members gathered for a Shabbat dinner Friday evening to show support and unity in wake of the Tree of Life shooting. By Alex West

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