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A new shock to an old system
The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is located in the world’s first LEED certified historic building, but the nonprofit isn’t stopping there — the century-old building will soon convert their electricity system from pure alternating current (AC) to also include...
What to do when there’s ‘nothing’ to do…
EVENTS
Lyons Garden Club Mountain Blooms Garden Tour. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Sandstone Park, 350 Broadway St., Lyons. Suggested $5-$20 per person donation,...
Student Guide 2010: Pay heed when doing the deed
Sex, sex, sex. Now that we’ve got your attention, let’s talk about a few serious issues. Depending on your personal background, you might feel confident in your sexual knowledge, or you might have an unanswered question or two. Luckily, CU has more resources ...
To protect open space from fracking, join us for an Earth...
In early 2012 I participated in my first act of nonviolent direct action when the Boulder Earth Guardians and I shut down a Commissioners’...
Boulder A to Z
A guide to getting to know your new town [A] Albums on the Hill — Yes, Virginia, there is still such a thing as a record store. And this is a Boulder classic. Alferd Packer Restaurant & Grill — Wondering if your university has a sense of humor? Well stroll on over ...
Edible education
Our bodies can be pretty incredible if we step back and take a good look at what they’re telling us. That’s especially true when it comes to what we cram into our pie holes each day. Ever feel bloated or gassy after eating? Maybe you have unexplained fatigue or ...
Achieving that Rocky Mountain glow
As many in Boulder may know, a dry climate can be tough on the skin...
2012 Student Guide | Join the club
More than 1,500 student athletes competed in 35 club sports teams at CU last year, and 21 of those clubs went on to their national championships. The list of sports includes baseball, crew, dance, field hockey, freestyle skiing, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, ...
Colorado ski areas
Prices at nearly all Colorado ski resorts vary based upon time of year and peak season. Various lift-ticket discounts are also available for many...
The wealth in weeds
This spring, like many Boulder residents with even a tiny scrap of lawn, I looked out my window and was appalled to see that hundreds of bright yellow dandelions had taken over. I quickly went to work trying to pull them out, but almost all of them were back the next...
The rise (and fall) of developmental toxins
A local company joins the ranks of national businesses aimed at removing harmful chemicals from children´s products — but is it enough...
