Author Archives | Heidi Harris

Temporary Protected Status: Rosa’s story

A CU employee of nearly two decades faces possible deportation back to an uncertain future in El Salvador. By Heidi Harris

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Body found in Boulder Creek identified as CU international student

The man found dead in Boulder Creek Friday morning has been identified as Khalid Rafee, a 21-year-old from Saudi Arabia. By Heidi Harris

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Two suspects arrested in connection with sword-wielding attack

Security alerts warning students of a man with a sword on campus led to the arrest of two individuals Wednesday afternoon. By Heidi Harris

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Missing Jefferson County teen returned home

Missing person flyers had been posted around campus for Jeffco teen Madalyn “Maddy” DeMarco. By Heidi Harris

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Denverites show solidarity with anti-regime protesters in Iran

With chants like, “Secularism for Iran”, and “Down with dictator,” a crowd of roughly 150 people gathered Sunday at the capitol building in Denver to voice their support for Iranian protesters abroad. Similar protests occurred simultaneously in other American cities like Los Angeles, home to a large Iranian community. Many are calling for an end…

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Documentary screening sparks conversation about institutional racism

The role of violence or lack thereof in an activist movement was questioned following a film screening on the Ferguson unrest. By Heidi Harris

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Scarcity thinking broken down at CU Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Summit panelists deconstructed the toxic mindset which leads to systemic racism and xenophobia. By Heidi Harris

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Author Charles Murray shares perspective on America’s political divide

Author Charles Murray explained the factors he believed led to Trump’s election and the current American political divide. By Heidi Harris

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History department talks fascism, white supremacy in wake of Charlottesville

Panelists put the recent events in Charlottesville in context, considering the past, present and future of hate groups. By Heidi Harris

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CU’s inaugural hijab fashion show exhibits beauty of diverse student population

Student models showcased styles from around the world to demonstrate the diversity of the hijab. By Heidi Harris

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