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“Punk is such a dirty word:” punk rock’s “first wave” in colorado in the late 70s
By Nicholas Merl A timeline of Colorado’s “first wave” of punk rock artists. (Nicholas Merl/Radio 1190) Colorado is home to an incredibly vibrant and diverse musical underground with a rich… more
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There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America
By Rian Korb Students working in Norlin Library at the University of Colorado Boulder on April 10, 2025. (Rian Korb/Radio 1190) The teacher shortage in the United States has been… more
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Growing Up and Growing Old: ‘The Summer Book’ Movie Review
By Lucy Forde Emily Matthews as Sophia (front), and Glenn Close as Grandmother (back) in Charles McDowell’s “The Summer Book.” (Charles McDowell/”The Summer Book” [2025]) On March 15 Charles McDowell’s… more
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The Psychedelic Post-Punk Paranoia of Plastic Mystic
By Nicholas Merl The cover of Plastic Mystic’s “AMERICAN SPIRIT / SEVERANCE,” published March 2025. Art by Thomas Corbin. Plastic Mystic is a post-punk psych freakout trio based in Denver.… more
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Fighting for Free Speech: CU Boulder 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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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What Will Dark Horse’s Relocation Mean for Boulder?
By Gavin Orth Dark Horse’s interior, famous for its zany decor. (Anna Tolette/Coloradan Magazine) Dark Horse Bar & Grill, a staple of nightlife in the Boulder community, will be leaving… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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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… more
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Review: “Bama Rush”, a Commentary on Modern Sexism and Womanhood
By William Flockton “Bama Rush”‘s film poster. Fleit deliberately chose to evoke horror movies in the film’s promotional material. (Bama Rush / HBO) Rachel Fleit, a documentarian whose work focuses… more
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What Will Dark Horse’s Relocation Mean for Boulder?
By Gavin Orth Dark Horse’s interior, famous for its zany decor. (Anna Tolette/Coloradan Magazine) Dark Horse Bar & Grill, a staple of nightlife in the Boulder community, will be leaving… more
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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… more