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How a CUSG election controversy happened: Revolution party and Black Student Alliance in conflict

The legal and political details of the fallout between the student group and the CUSG (student government) party. By Ellis Arnold

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University overturns CUSG Appellate Court ruling, reinstates CUSG presidents-elect from Revolution

How controversy over CUSG elections settled last week, and why the chancellor overturned the court’s decision. By Ellis Arnold

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Our Stance: A Daily Camera letter to editor was racist and tone-deaf

A recent piece from a Boulder resident in the Daily Camera launched dog-whistle racism at CU-Boulder’s minority students. By Ellis Arnold

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Black Student Alliance addresses racist graffiti in campus bathroom

An incident of hateful speech was recently addressed by the university, and CU’s Black Student Alliance discussed it Wednesday. By Ellis Arnold

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Politics 101: Fact-checking (and explaining) the last Democratic debate

The facts behind what the Democratic candidates said on college tuition, minimum wage and more. By Ellis Arnold

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Black Student Alliance special meeting reveals racism at CU

Students discussed diversity initiatives, solidarity with Mizzou and how to combat racism at CU. By Ellis Arnold

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Politics 101: Fact-checking (and explaining) the GOP debate

A breakdown of the facts behind what candidates said about taxes, college tuition and gun laws during the debate. By Ellis Arnold

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Looking back: Was having the debate at CU worth it?

A look at whether hosting the GOP debate was good for students, for the university and for the GOP. By Ellis Arnold

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GOP debate from inside the CEC: Moderators and candidates clash

The GOP debate’s most memorable exchanges were not between the candidates. By Ellis Arnold

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No more questions about ticket distribution before GOP debate

How the CNBC and the GOP distributed student tickets for the Republican presidential debate, and who else got a seat. By Ellis Arnold

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