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CU chapter hosts discussion on stigma surrounding suicide

Mental health professional Khara Croswaite Brindle discussed the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health. By Georgia Knoles

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Captain Scott Kelly: From space cadet to astronaut

Captain Scott Kelly inspired audience members Wednesday night at Macky to set lofty goals and follow through on them. By Georgia Knoles

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Sending summer out the Boulder way

Boulder Creek Events hosted its final festival of the summer, featuring live music, local businesses and carnival rides. By Georgia Knoles

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Sustainability summit emphasizes collaboration, setting goals for progress

The annual conference brought together students and community members to work together for environmental projects. By Georgia Knoles

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Comedian Hasan Minhaj uses platform to debunk xenophobia

Minhaj deconstructed the fear of refugees and domestic terrorism between bits leaving the audience in fits of laughter. By Georgia Knoles

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Transgender activist dissects failures of the justice system

Chase Strangio explained how the legal system limits civil rights advances at the TRANSforming Gender Conference. By Georgia Knoles

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Bobby Seale encourages new generation of activists

The co-founder of the Black Panther Party shared his experience as a grassroots activist then and now. By Georgia Knoles

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Denver activist asserts racism can’t exist without a power structure

Social justice activist Alexander Landau calls for policy changes to disrupt the culture of police brutality. By Georgia Knoles

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Transition from D2L to Canvas creates confusion among students

Members of the CU community share difficulties adjusting to the new platform and hope for its full integration. By Georgia Knoles

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“Sport is a vehicle for social change”: Chris Mosier on transgender athletes

Mosier spoke about his experience as a transgender man and the problems the transgender athletecommunity face. By Georgia Knoles

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