Category: Articles
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Fighting for Free Speech: CU Boulders SJP Students Protest Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
By Bell Piccirillo Students for Justice in Palestine rallied inside and outside the C4C to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the broader suppression of Palestinian activism. To protect protesters from potential retaliation, photos were edited to conceal their identities. (Bell Piccirillo/Radio 1190) A student-led protest erupted last Friday, March 14 at 12 p.m.…
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The Tokyo Series Holds the Key to Growing Baseball Worldwide
By Colby Wyatt Sold out crowd during a regular season game of the Nippon Baseball League at the Tokyo Dome. (IQREMIX/https://flic.kr/p/su1MUv) On March 18 and 19 two of the most popular MLB teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, will be playing a series in front of a crowd of over 55,000 people at…
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Brava! An Homage to Visual Artists and the Women Who Inspired Them
By Emily Doskow “Make a Wish” by Claire Ibarra (Emily Doskow/Radio 1190) The “Brava!” exhibit at the Boulder Public Library showcases local photographers, painters, and sculptors and the works of their inspirations. From Feb. 4 to March 30, the Boulder community can enjoy the work of local female visual artists and the women who inspired…
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CU Students Write Valentines Cards for Immigrants at “Revolutionary Love Night”
By Darien Cole Volunteers decorating their cards. (Payton Cordova/Radio 1190) On Monday, Feb. 10, a coalition of CU Boulder student activist groups hosted the second annual “Revolutionary Love Night”. Groups present included the Palestinian Student Association (PalSA), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Climatique, The Feminist Underground, and UMAS…
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Denver Organizes to Protect Neighbors
Story and Photos by Payton Cordova Listen to the audio feature here. Denver, CO—people gathered at the Denver State Capitol to protest anti-immigrant rhetoric and recent deportation raids conducted by the United States government on Saturday, Feb. 8. Led by organizers of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition…
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Van Zeppelin and Daft Floyd: Bringing Back Cover Bands
By Hayley Forstot From the moment the singer hit the first note, I knew Van Zeppelin was going to rock and roll. The crowd was electric and it was an unforgettable sing-along. It was so nice to see people of all ages come together and share the same love for music. Lead singer Alec Smith’s…
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Just The Beginning
By Lex Chavez Listen to the audio feature here. On Wednesday Feb. 5, the walk to the Denver capitol building was accompanied by the steady beating of a drum. Hundreds of people crowded the front steps; and hundreds more on the lawn. The streets were lined with groups of protestors chanting various slogans such as…
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Transgender Athletes, Colorado Law And LGBTQ Resilience: A Breakdown of Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
Rocky Mountain Equality, a Boulder-based resource center for the LGBTQ community. (Celia Frazier/Radio 1190) Editor’s Note: This story was cross-published on the digital webpage of the University of Colorado Boulder’s independent student news outlet, The CU Independent. By Celia Frazier Listen to the audio feature here. In the weeks since returning to office for his…
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Smiles and Soulful Grooves: A Funky Friday Night with Nether Hour
By Dominique Montes Bishop left, Bobby center, Bercy right, singing “The Hit.” (Dominique Montes/Radio1190) If any experience really captured Boulder’s lively culture, it was Nether Hour’s concert at Fox Theater on Friday, Jan. 31. A 2018 rock band debut from Austin,Texas Bobby Flacos’ vocals, Adam Bercy’s bass and guitarist Bishop delivered a groovy mix of…
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What a Possible Freeze of Federal Aid Could Mean for Students
By Darien Cole The University of Colorado, Boulder’s Office of Financial Aid. (Nicholas Merl/Radio 1190) CU Boulder students are concerned about their financial aid following President Trump’s signing of a memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Jan. 27, which ordered federal agencies to pause financial aid that contradicted the administration’s…
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More Than a Date Night: Challenging the Heteronormative Heart of Valentine’s Day
By Sophie Englezos Decline of Valentines day celebrants between 2007-25. (Graphic/Statista.com) Overpriced candy boxes, booked out restaurants and students ridingLime electric scooters while balancing bouquets of flowers were among the most common sights to be seen in Boulder this last Friday. All these less-than-beautiful festivities really make me grateful that I am single and Valentine’s…
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Synergistic Hardcore: Scorplings Play at Wesley Church
By Nicholas Merl Andrés Perez (Left), Bryon Parker (Center) and Dan Monaghan (Right) playing at Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church, Saturday, Feb. 8 (Photos via Machkne Rudnicki) Denver-based experimental hardcore trio Scorplings played at the Punk Standard show at Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 8. Playing alongside coloradan punk acts Soneffs, Chair…
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“Defense Wins Championships” – A Dominant Win on The Biggest Stage
By Colby Wyatt RB Saquan Barkley, WR A.J. Brown, QB Jalen Hurts, WR Devonta Smith (Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles) NEW ORLEANS – Two years ago the Kansas City Chiefs denied the Philadelphia Eagles a Super Bowl victory. This year Philadelphia got their revenge, winning 44-22 and preventing Kansas City the chance at making Super Bowl history.…
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Review: A Dazzle of Darkness
By Juanita Hurtado Rebecca DiDomenico’s newest BMOCA exhibit explores the universe of darkness.
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Concert Review: When Punks go to Church
By Nicholas Merl Chair Bomb performing at the Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church. (Robert Esteban Vera/Radio 1190) It was far from the usual crowd piling into the Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 23. The church was overrun by hordes of teenage punks drawn in by flyers advertising local punk…
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The University of Colorado DEI “Page Not Found”
By Sarah Taylor & Melodie Miller A screenshot of the University of Colorado’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage. (Photo via CU Independent) Editor’s note: This story was cross-published on the digital webpage of the University of Colorado Boulder’s student newspaper, the CU Independent. On Thursday, members of the University of Colorado community noticed that the…
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The Vanishing Wild West
Story and photos by Payton Cordova Listen to Jason Baker, “Buffalo Bill,” here! In 1893, American Historian Frederick J. Turner said that “the frontier has gone, and with its going has closed the first period of American history.” The long campaign for Western occupation now stretched to the Pacific, but the cultural echoes of the…
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Letter from the News Directors
Letter from News Director Juanita Hurtado Huerfano and Assistant News Director Samyukta Sarma
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Photo Essay: 1190 News at Boulder Parade of Lights
Photos by Juan Jose Monterrey and Lily Wright Photos taken at Boulder’s Parade of Lights event on December 7th, 2024.
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Signing Off: Final Letter from 1190 News Director Jack Armstrong
By Jack Armstrong Photo By 1190 News. Jack Armstrong on first row left. You’re listening to Radio 1190 News, I’m your host, Jack Armstrong. We go now, to a Letter from the News Director: Over the past two and a half years, I’ve fulfilled the position of News Director for Radio 1190. The station has…