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President Obama campaigns against student loan rate increases

The roar of over 9,000 people filled the Coors Events Center in Boulder on the evening of April 24. The media had been set up in their fenced-off area, and CU-Boulder students filed into the arena after being searched thoroughly by Secret Service. The president had come to town. Full story

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Two new dorm buildings promise more space for residents

Adapting and providing facilities for a growing student body while maintaining aesthetic consistency is one of the primary goals of Echo and Copper, two new residence halls set to be completed in fall 2013.

OSA music poll compromises with hip-hop and country

Tyga, Justin Moore and Mike Posner are all possibilities for the annual fall concert hosted by OSA, but not everyone approves of them.
In the middle of April, the Office of Student Activities released an online poll asking students what musician or band they would like to see perform for the Fall 2012 concert.

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Presidential election should focus on issues, not winning

It’s nearly summer, and we thought the Republican race for the nomination would never end. With such a drawn-out primary season, it seems like the presidential election should be over by now. But grab your popcorn and Coke, because it’s only intermission. The real fun is about to begin.

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Thanks for the experience: A goodbye to UCCS

Well, UCCS, it’s time for me to say goodbye. It’s nothing new for me; I’ve said plenty of goodbyes in my 27 years.

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Heller Guest House nears completion; open house on May 15

The Heller Center for Arts and Humanities will have an addition this summer. After nine months of construction, the Heller Guest House is in its final stages of renovation and will be ready to house artists, scholars and musicians looking to do their work there.

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Johnnie Keen prepared to lead men’s soccer team forward

After serving two seasons as the assistant coach for the UCCS men’s soccer team, Johnnie Keen has been promoted to head coach for the Fall 2012 season. Keen, who began his coaching tenure at UCCS in July 2010, is excited to lead the team and continue the momentum that former coach Sean Ellis had built his final few years.

Life on the Bluffs

Campus Chatter

With the semester slowing its steps, students – in between sleeping and studying for finals – are able to reflect on the passing year . Hopefully, in those rare moments of relief, some students have already begun to set the semester aside and start making summer plans.

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Invisible Joe

Invisible Joe 5/07/12
Photo illustration by Robert Solis, photo elements courtesy of Ianz and Christopher Owen Jones
It’s kind of hard to check your parachute when that is invisible, too. Luckily, Joe’s friends were able to find him based on the large impact crater.

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