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Sustainability group plans solar panels on campus

Like other student groups on campus, the Sustainable Campus Program is trying for better visibility. Full story

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Bad Fashion Roundup

Ah, people-watching. Most of us do it. On a commuter campus such as this one, it’s almost better than Jerry Springer, especially when it comes to fashion. By the way, the fact that this campus’ style is comparable to a relatively hideous form of guilty-pleasure entertainment should scare you. Full story

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Waxing Nostalgic

For Wax Trax, “cool” doesn’t pay the bills

Ten years ago, the independent record store was still the cornerstone of any local music community. For Denver, Wax Trax Records was that store. It helped build a music community at a time when this city was still struggling to find a musical identity. Full story

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Regent’s 9-12 appearance hurts CU

Tom Lucero is a regent for the CU system, a candidate for the House of Representatives, and a typical conservative. I think. He’s running for the 4th House district, which is eastern Colorado. His website depicts him as an “I grew up poor, so my conservatism is justified” Republican. The problem is, it’s a difficult time to be so typical. Full story

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Added surveillance cameras can’t be treated as civil rights violation

In a post-9/11 society, national security is determined by public safety. An increased emphasis on public security is only natural in an environment where a threat to our security exists at all times. A crime-preventing measure that the Denver Police Department has been using for the past four years is the High Activity Location Observation system. Full story

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35 years of Pride

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Pridefest anything but monochromatic

Although there was not a drop of rain, Civic Center Park still radiated rainbows in honor of Denver’s annual gay pride festival, PrideFest. Full story

The End is Now end of the world protest

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The rapture is coming, but only to Kansas

An interview with satirist Rob Stennett's new novel The End is Now, it's about the rapture coming, but only to Goodland, Kansas. Full story

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For the Record

One of the greatest ways to affect change is to act. Or so Gandhi told me. Don’t get me wrong—we can’t all be Gandhi.  In fact, the majority of us will fight our battles within the confines of ordinary life.

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Getting to know the campus life committee

The Chancellor’s Campus Life Committee’s goal may not be as ambitious as lowering tuition rates, but the members seem to have made a subtle name for themselves in their 10 years in operation.

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Auraria moves to protect victim rights

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, college students are more likely than any other demographic to become victims of sexual assault. The majority of those victims will never report their attacks.

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FCQs: Beneficial to teachers, or a waste of time?

It’s a sign that the semester is almost over and that you’re almost free: the faculty course questionnaire, commonly known as the “FCQs.”

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Summer makeover for SGA

Rather than rallies and campaigning, the UC Denver Student Government Association’s summer schedule is going to be filled with a lot of writing.

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Standard issue thefts and arrests

Knowing that his fate was already sealed, the man continued to relieve himself while being handcuffed. Yup, hands-free public urination.
 

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Bird Porn Cracks My Eggs

The avian world is full of flying feathers and sexy good times. And many sick pervs get their jollies off of watching the pretty birdies mating. Or so says the website StopBirdPorn.org.
I like birds. I find them fluttery and fascinating. Do I get off on watching them mate? No. But apparently some senior citizens do.

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Mixed media art at Edge Gallery

Artists work with the limitations of their respective mediums. Susanne Mitchell, Sinae Lee and Robert St. John are no different. However, the limitations become vague when these artists delve into the stylistic monster that is “mixed media.”

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Tacos prove bland at WaterCourse

Vegetarians are unique people. They protest bacon all day and groom their beards all night. They prepare condescending speeches on why meat is murder and how you’re a terrible human being for enjoying cheeseburgers. Somewhere in their busy schedule, however, they’ve got to get something to eat. Enter WaterCourse Foods. Located in uptown Denver, this restaurant serves a wide variety of meatless meals. But can it also satisfy carnivores such as myself?

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Lauper shows her true colors

You know something cool is about to happen when being a pop star can get you on Time’s “100 Most Influential People” list.

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Drake

In light of the first full-length album that follows Aubrey “Drake” Graham, miles after his mixtape-prompted radio singles, Thank Me Later incorporates the necessary effort and maturity to forget all about the former “kid from Degrassi,” as you should.

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Prizzy Prizzy Please @ Hi-Dive

Prizzy Prizzy Please isn’t in the punk rock game because the band members have a grudge against The Man. Prizzy only has one modest intention: As laid forth on the song “Thought Command” of the quartet’s debut album, Prizzy wants to explore the galaxy, in search of gold.