Life & Arts

Students at the University of Colorado at Boulder have started an initiative to help freshman pursue healthy lifestyles and combat the freshman 15. The project was originally assigned for freshman writing class that was being asked to engage the public in rhetoric, but has since grown beyond the classroom. Although the idea of being healthy remains somewhat relative and … [Read more...] about College students start initiative to combat freshman 15

Not only is President Andrew K. Benton’s band Mid-life Crisis a unique aspect of the university, but it also plays an integral part in bringing the students together as a community. The Mid-life Crisis’ original bandmembers include Benton who sings and plays the guitar, Dr. Jeff Pippin on guitar, and Dr. Chris Stivers on keyboard. The band has incorporated several other … [Read more...] about ‘We put together a little band’

You can cry. As this is my last column of the semester, I give you permission to feel how you need to feel. Weeping is welcomed; dry, wrenching sobs are expected. Or, if you possess the rare talent of crying a dramatic, single tear down the middle of your cheek — do so. If your face needs to contort and your tears need to fall, don’t be afraid to let them,‑ preferably in public … [Read more...] about 10 Seconds of Courage: Authentic living — tears for fears

The Housing and Residence Life Room Design finalists have been selected. Since the deadline was extended to Monday, there was even a larger pool of submissions to choose from. After much deliberation, the HRL staff has chosen the final top three in each category (double room, triple room and apartments). Now it’s up to you! Students can vote for their favorite room in each … [Read more...] about HRL design contest finalists chosen

Christmas is still a month away, but it doesn’t stop the holiday cheer from starting early. There might be people who frown upon beginning the Christmas festivities before Thanksgiving has even arrived — and their sentiments are well founded — yet how can people not begin celebrating one of the best holidays ever? In lieu of a normal music review, this week’s will honor the … [Read more...] about Christmas classics to add to your playlist