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Gardening for those in need
One in six people in Boulder County don’t know where their next meal will come from — but typically that meal won’t include fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables are in high demand in the food bank community, and Garden Against Hunger wants to respond to that need by ...
What’s blooming at the market?
With the spring season making its way to Boulder County, it’s that...
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...
2012 Student Guide | Tasting the local restaurant scene
A new school means new people, a new home and a lot of new restaurants to choose from. While eating at a new restaurant isn’t the most heart-pounding exploration, it’s an adventure that can be taken every day. Here’s a guide to help you get started exploring the vast...
A drink to go with that organic meal
Boulder is a foodie town, and foodies love a nice glass of wine or a...
Farm to frozen: Eating local throughout the winter
Californians just might have something to lord over dwellers of the Rocky Mountains: year-round farmers’ markets. Fresh produce, abundantly displayed in colorful rows, lines the stalls from January to December. It’s far easier to “eat local” when the local ...
Studying the seven seas
You might be surprised to know that Boulder, Colorado — 800-plus miles from the nearest ocean — has the highest number of SCUBA divers...
Living and learning lab
Sustainability has become a buzzword of the 21st century as it saturates public discussion. Most know being sustainable is vital to the continuance of human life as oceans rise, the climate changes and humanity hits the panic button. Still, too many people are ...
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 ...
2012 Student Guide | CU Department of Theatre & Dance
THE NINTH ANNUAL SANS SOUCI FESTIVAL OF DANCE CINEMA...
Power use and marijuana: Where the grass isn’t greener
Indoor marijuana grow operations aren’t as green as the weed they produce. According to data from Xcel Energy and estimates from those familiar with indoor growing, a single light used to grow 16 square feet of pot consumes about half as much energy as the average ...
