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Lafayette City Council election results
The following is a list of the final unofficial 2009 results from the Lafayette City Council election. Read our original...
The consequences of a wildlife comeback
Amidst the horrors of fracking and climate change, America has a mostly unnoticed environmental success story. In his fascinating new book Nature Wars: The Incredible Story of How Wildlife Comebacks Turned Backyards into Battlegrounds, Jim Sterba — veteran reporter ...
Buffs fail to execute in 64-65 loss to Rams
It seemed as if Colorado’s men basketball team had no business being...
Pot taxes a sticky issue
When Colorado voters approved the marijuana-legalizing Amendment 64 last year, they also granted permission to the legislature to enact an excise tax of up to 15 percent on all wholesale marijuana purchases. The first $40 million collected from such a tax would, each...
A challenge to end childhood hunger
Improving access to quality education is the single greatest investment we can make in our country, but for children to succeed in the classroom, we must first make sure their basic needs are met...
Election Guide 2013: Yes on Lyons Regional Library District Issue 4D
Lyons Regional Library District Ballot Issue 4DCollect grants and revenues with no new taxes...
To cut or not to cut?
When Russell Crowe apologized for tweeting that “circumcision is barbaric and stupid,” a lot of us were left wondering not only why his opinion on this issue constituted news, but also why he felt the need to apologize. Certainly, he expressed himself without tact, ...
Toasted Pecan Chocolate Chip Muffins
Fall is here, time for cheer, time for pumpkins, and lots of beer...
Thrift is green, local and easy on your wallet
Save money and give something unique this holiday season by hitting up local thrift and consignment shops. Not only are you getting a bargain, but you’re helping the environment through recycling. Also, if you shop at a nonprofit thrift shop, like the Salvation Army ...
