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Oh, the joys of core classes

Core classes are a particularly painful part of the college experience. But no matter how much you fight it, you can't graduate until you take them. And while some of them seem pretty worthless at the time, you can at least walk away with some great anecdotes.

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Navigating the world of advising

Students struggle to choose major, take core classes

Academic advising can be tricky. It's important for every student to have an idea of how to navigate their educational career. Most students coming into college know this, but a select few don't. For these students, a college career can prove to be a rough, unpleasant experience. Full story

Campus Corner

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2012 ballot could legalize marijuana

With several potential amendments shaping up to combat marijuana prohibition, Colorado is one of several states that may pass significant marijuana reform laws in 2012. With legalization showing strong support so far, activists are speculating that this may be the year marijuana laws are altered to accommodate recreational users.

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Artistic gem hidden on campus

Rising vertically from the footprint of Denver's original settlement, new school buildings add to the growing reputation of the Auraria Campus. Yet when running about, most people tend to ignore the runty stone building implanted in the heart of the campus that displays just as much talent as any contemporary counterpart on campus.

Cast your ballot at the Colorado caucus

For many loyal and politically active CU Denver voters, the prospect of voting in the Colorado Republican Precinct caucus at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 can be exciting. But some voters might be asking, what the hell is a caucus and how does it work?

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Eye on Auraria

Politically active students rally on the steps of the St. Cajetan's Center.

UC Personality

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UC Personality: James Smith

Mr. Smith goes to Wall Street

The ideas that money doesn't always sit well in the belly of a piggy and never grows on trees are just two of many things that Jim Smith, Professor of Economics, has taught at CU Denver for the last 25 years.

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UC Personality: Rian Kerrane

Taking sculpture to the next level

Acknowledged around the world as well as in the United States, Associate Professor and Area Head for the Sculpture Program Rian Kerrane brings natural artistry and professional experience to CU Denver's Visual Arts program.

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UC Personality: Pete Padilla

Thriving on controversy

When you talk to Sociology professor Pete Padilla, you would think that he has enough stories and experiences for multiple lives. Yet his personality is so fiery and adamant. These days, he puts a wide range of his own experience to work for CU Denver students, giving them the opportunity to form their own worldviews and gain the confidence to voice them.

Need to Know

You'll need luck if you want to audit a course

Many students aren't aware of their ability to register for a class under the banner of a "course audit."

Free CU Denver app now available

CU Denver now has its own free app. The new app might be useful not only to current students, but to faculty and staff members and prospective students as well.

Free movie on display at Tivoli Turnhalle

Despite the rising cost of education, being a college student is not without certain perks. Along with the commercialized swag disseminated to a captive campus audience come events geared toward entertaining the student body.