Category: Articles
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CU Car Club Hosts Final Meet of the Year
By Sophia Gyuk On Thursday, Nov. 21 the CU Car Club held their most recent meet, one of the final get-togethers this fall season. CU Car Club, while not affiliated with the university, is primarily ran and attended by students. Nov. 21’s meet saw Boulder community members and CU students alike join together to appreciate…
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A Review of “Hänsel und Gretel”: Faces Stuffed with Gingerbread and a Witch in the Oven
By William Flockton It was taken straight from the dreams that are really just memories of childhood: broom sword fights, sunbeams cutting through trees, terrifying angels and the desperate wish for life-sized gingerbread houses. So much so, that even this reporter forgot that he was not dreaming, but watching an opera. The opera in question…
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Topophilia: CU Boulder Earth Sciences and Map Library Opens New Exhibit on “Love for Place”
By Ethel Yagudayeva The latest pride and joy of CU Boulder’s Earth Sciences and Map Library is a unique exhibit featuring incomparable archived maps and beautifully crafted ceramics. “Topophilia” is a temporary installation planned to last until August 2025, presenting human’s innate “love for place” whether that be a place at home, or a place…
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Can You Be Friends With Someone on the Other Side of the Political Spectrum?
By Salem Goodman, Nicholas Merl and Juan Jose Monterrey In the wake of the results of the 2024 election, Americans across the country are waiting in the limbo stage between the election of President-elect Donald Trump and his inauguration in January. For some, this waiting period is a time of action and discourse, and for…
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[Live Coverage] 1190 News at CU v. Oklahoma state Men’s FB
By Braden Stevens and Lily Wright CU Buffaloes Football on the sidelines at Folsom Field(Sheina Rios | 1190 News) CU Boulder’s Buffaloes ride into their regular season finale looking to cap their best season in 8 years with a victory over the Oklahoma State University Cowboys. Coach Deion Sanders has Colorado bowl eligible (and with…
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Review: All Hail the Mighty Mambo: Cabaret Diosa’s First Show in 18 Years
By William Flockton Juan del Queso and Montana del Fuego down entire bottles of alcohol. Photo by William Flockton “All Hail the Mighty Mambo!” is what Cabaret Diosa had fans chanting at Boulder Theatre on Nov. 1. The concert was the first performance by the band in 18 years. Lead vocalists Juan del Queso and…
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Supporting CU Buffs Means Funding Cheerleading, Not Just the Football Team
By Rachel Zing Photo by Rachel Zing I once bought a CU Cheerleading sweatshirt for full price from the spirit squad’s team store. I am not a cheerleader, nor do I want to be. I bought the sweater in 2023 as part of a fundraiser for the cheerleading team. Despite qualifying for a national competition…
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[Live Coverage] 1190 News at CU v. Utah Men’s FB
By John Meylor and Shaina Rios Coach Deion ‘Prime’ Sanders at Press Conference (CBS) Coach Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes, recently ranked No. 18 in the nation by the official AP Top 25 poll, looks to take down Coach Kyle Wittingham’s Utah Utes, for CFB’s Big Noon matchup. The Buffaloes have charged through the season standing at…
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[Live Updates] 2024 Election Coverage (student Led)
Written by Radio 1190 News (USA Today) Below are Live Updates brought to you by the Radio 1190 New Team! Look for Key States, Issues, and Propositions that are Bolded All times are in Mountain Standard Time 5:00 Polls on the east coast have just closed in several states, including Georgia, Florida and Virginia. Early…
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First Steps to Breaking Barriers at the U.S. Polls for Indigenous Voters
By Sarah Taylor and Melodie Miller Left to right Christina Stanton, Hannah Ahder, Allison Neswood. “The Power of the Indigenous Vote” panel was held in the Canyon Theater at Boulder Public Library, discussing voting barriers special to Indigenous voters and calls to action for non-Indigenous allies voting this election. Photo by Melodie Miller November marks…
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CU Board of Regents Candidate T.J. Cole Plans to Invest Money Back Into the University to Benefit Students
By Celia Vargas and Piper George In 2022, Deion Sanders was named head coach of the CU football team which caused revenue numbers to skyrocket. In the 2023 season, the football team generated $113.2 million from solely home games according to the Boulder Colorado USA. Where is all that money going? Well, T.J. Cole wants…
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The Unconventional Race That Could Decide the Direction of Colorado’s Legislature
By Lincoln Roch Democrat Jillare McMillan talks to an undecided voter outside of their house Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Erie. McMillan entered the House District 19 race in August after incumbent Colorado Rep. Jennifer Parenti, D-Erie, dropped out of the race. (Lincoln Roch, Special to The Colorado Sun) About six years ago an idea…
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Election Approaches with Amendment 79 on the Ballot
By Emily Doskow We are two days from one of the most critical elections in American history, but the next president isn’t the only matter of importance on the ballot. There are a plethora of measures and propositions that Coloradans have the chance to vote on in this election. While it may seem overwhelming, educating…
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A Literal Walkthrough of Boulder County’s Ballot Processing
By Jack Armstrong On Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the Boulder County Clerk and Reporter’s office opened their doors to prospective voters interested in how the county’s ballot processing system works. A handful of residents arrived for a tour of the facility, which walked them through how votes are securely processed through the…
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People’s Ignorance of Litter Reflects Our Climate Crisis
By Agustin Gisinger When you see trash on the ground and do nothing, you’re not just ignoring a mess; you’re letting your behavior hurt the planet. This also reflects a social phenomenon:, the bystander effect. This ill documented social behavior defines how people are less inclined to intervene in an emergency when others are around.…
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[Live Coverage] 1190 News at CU v. Cincinnati Men’s FB
By Shaina Rios and Kyra Rosen University of Colorado V. University of Cincinnati(Lily Wright | Radio 1190 News) University of Colorado V. University of Cincinnati meet for their week-9 match up at Folsom Field. Colorado has shown major improvement under the management of Coach Deion Sanders and Cincinnati is only two plays away from being…
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Ukraine on the Ballot: How the U.S. Election Could Shape Ukraine’s Future
By Bell Piccirillo Photo by Bell Piccirillo In a discussion at the University of Colorado Boulder, a panel of experts convened to explore the intricate connections between American politics and the ongoing war in Ukraine. As the U.S. election approaches, four distinguished voices — spanning political science to public activism — shared insights on how…
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Tackling Gun Violence and the Killer Behind It: Judith Amabile’s Campaign for Change in Boulder
By Bell Piccirillo and Sophia Gyuk In the last decade, Colo. has seen 60 mass shootings resulting in 88 deaths and 239 injuries. Unsurprisingly, students are one of the most vocal groups expressing concern at these statistics. Since the fatal Feb. 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, college students in Colo. have been worried they…
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Equal Opportunity — but only when it’s convenient
By Rachel Zing CU Boulder’s campus is beautiful – there is no doubt about that; it’s wonderful to walk through and observe, and the University Memorial Center is considered one of the finer buildings. The plaza outside the UMC is an ideal place to study, eat and hang out with friends, and it even has…
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SJP Reminds CU of the Power of Assembly
By Sophia Gyuk Photo by Sophia Gyuk Walkout at 11:30, rally at 12! A poster with these instructions distributed by CU’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine called for participation in their kickoff of what colleges around the country are calling “rage week,” a national week of protest against the U.S.’s support towards the…