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Opinion: What will you do when the world is ending?

CU Boulder has $270 million invested in our own extinction. So, I must ask the Board of Regents: why are you killing us? By Bianca Perez

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How one engineering class hopes to change the culture of Williams Village – and the freshman experience

As the 2022-23 academic year came to a close, students and faculty at CU Boulder prepared for an immense student housing shift. By Grace Ptak

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CU taekwondo has strong showing in national championships

CU Boulder is now home to some of the best collegiate martial artists in the country following a national championship. By Jesse Hughes

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Perspective: Students of color face a harsh reality in predominantly white institutions

Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of the CU Independent or its staff. Imagine…

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Meet the nurse who wants students to take charge of their sexual and reproductive health

Tucked away on the quiet first level of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Wardenburg Health Center,…

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Perspective: Dean McDonald should restore library hours

The student body still deserves to know what that issue is, given how severely it affects us. What is going on? By Charles Wofford

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CUPD postpones active harmer training as community members ask for more information

The University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD) scheduled an active harmer response training on campus…

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Illicit fentanyl’s role in CU Boulder culture has poisoned community members

Editor’s Note: On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, this story is being cross-published in The Bold and…

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Review: Earl Sweatshirt’s “Sick!”

In his latest album, Earl Sweatshirt tackles controversial subjects with an ear for music that will stay with the listener. By Joris Alawoe

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Review: College Singer-Songwriter Alex Strasser’s “Good Listener”

The relatable situations and responses of “Good Listener” help listeners understand they are not alone in their desire to be recognized. By Lauren Gero

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