Category: Articles
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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…
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A Review of “Duck Pond”: Boulder’s Artist Series Opens with a Reimagined Ballet Classic
By William Flockton and Taylor Brown (Circa Ballet | CU Presents) On a cool autumn evening, the audience in their suits and sweaters settled into their seats as their eyes settled onto the stage of Macky Auditorium. The lights went dark, and the theater fell into silence. Then in the darkness, a white spotlight illuminates…
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Abhi the Nomad Bids Denver Farewell: Concert at Meow Wolf
By Maggie Bush Photo by Maggie Bush With his electric alternative rap and hip hop, Abhi the Nomad marked his last Denver show with a dynamic set at Meow Wolf on Oct. 4, ensuring everyone left the venue sweaty, breathless and on top of the world. Opening for Abhi the Nomad were two longtime collaborators,…
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Honorably ‘Zooked’ At Zookraught’s 7th Circle Show
By Jack Armstrong Stephanie Jones (bass/vocals/left), Sami Fredrick (guitar/vocals/center) and Bailey Harper (drums/vocals/right) Seattle-based punk and dance act, Zookraught, has a reputation to fulfill that starts with their makeup and ends with an audience that’s halfway between a mosh and a boogie. Likewise, they delivered at their September 23rd show when dropped by Seventh Circle…
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Photoessay: CU Divers Earn First Place at Buff Invite Swim Meet
Article by Rian Korb CU Boulder hosted their Fall Buff Invite swim meet last Saturday Sept. 28th. The event took place at the Broomfield Community Center in Broomfield, Colo. with several schools in attendance. Among them were the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Denver. The students photographed below…
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[Live Coverage] 1190 News at CU v. KSU Men’s FB
By John Meylor and Aiden Brolly University of Colorado V. Kansas State University Homecoming Match at Folsom Field(Lily Wright | Radio 1190 News) [Kickoff] Coach Deion Sanders’ squad faces its toughest opponent yet, the Kansas State Wild cats, coached by Chris Kileman. Kansas State is the rank 18 team national per the official AP ranking.…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: CU Fitness and Wellness Hosts Afro-Latin Dance Party
By Juan Jose Monterrey Photo by Juan Jose Monterrey Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, CU Fitness and Wellness hosted an Afro-Latin Dance Party at the Rec Center’s Studio 2, headlined by DJ Starseed. This lively event was not only a celebration of music and dance but also a meaningful opportunity to honor Afro-Latin culture and…
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The Apitatan & Zookraught Episode
Aired Sept.26, 2024 Today’s episode of Radio 1190 News has host, Jack Armstrong tells us the latest Colorado headlines… On today’s audio magazine, Jack Armstrong sits down with Apitatan, a mural artist from Ecuador who recently completed a Mural at Boulder’s Groundwork Arts Lab. After that, we hear from the punk band Zookraught Stay listening…
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Amid Crisis for Small Businesses, Vacuums R Us Persists
By Nicholas Merl and Cecilia Buzzalino Vacuums R Us, a small business selling vacuum cleaners and sewing supplies, has withstood significant challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vacuums R Us, founded in Fort Collins in 2003, has operated a store in Boulder since 2020. The company, like many small businesses, has faced complications…
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TEDxBoulder Photo Essay
By Ethel Yagudayev Photos of TEDxBoulder “Chaos & Order” taken on Sept. 14, 2024 In order: Parker McMullen Bushman, Bradley Freeman Jr., Dr. Graham Lau, Kim Boyd, Samira Rajabi, Aaron Stark, Brie Doyle, Brea Baker, Austin Mao