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Extend the growing season
The scorching weather of this past summer, one of the hottest on record, had a positive flipside for gardeners in that the growing season has been longer. A lack of frost in April meant that vegetables and herbs flourished in the early season, and if plants received ...
Mud, friends and the pursuit of happiness
You’re dirty, bruised and sore. So are the people around you. Paying upwards of $90 to run (sometimes bike) and crash through military-style obstacles isn’t exactly the typical way to spend a Saturday. So why are adventure races gaining in popularity? Because in ...
Superefficient housing competition
When the real estate market reached its lowest point in decades four years ago, the Denver Housing Authority was faced with a dilemma. What would it do with the parcels of land throughout Denver where development would have to be postponed until the market improved...
Meet your president(s)
The how and why of CU student government You’re in the big leagues now. The classes are bigger, the books are bigger and so is the amount of money that flies around your campus. So who is in charge of those student fees that could make your wallet a winner on The ...
Great expectations
Women’s basketball shoots for the top When Linda Lappe first arrived at CU, she wasn’t sure of what to make of the women’s basketball program. No, we’re not talking about 2010, when she was named coach of CU’s women’s team. We’re talking about 1998, when she ...
Student Guide 2010: Be careful what you sign
A renter’s guide to negotiating a lease So, you’ve paid your dues in the dorms and are ready to move away from the tyranny of RAs and floor monitors and into your first place. There’s a big, enticing world of rental properties out there, and Craigslist has ...
Local, organic cooking made simple
Boulderites are discovering a world of new recipe ideas and cooking...
Profile of a sustainability hub
It’s been 10 years since the Alliance Center took up residence as a multitenant co-working space on Wynkoop Street in Denver; grassroots powerhouses like Conservation Colorado have anchored the center since it opened its doors in 2004. But this August, it emerged ...
Student Guide 2010: Boulder’s scene: Local insight for new students
Boulder can be a scary place as a baby Buff at the University of Colorado. Whether you’re from Boulder, California, the East Coast or Taiwan, a new town and campus are intimidating ideas. But rest assured that you chose a great place to pursue a higher education...
A drink to go with that organic meal
Boulder is a foodie town, and foodies love a nice glass of wine or a...
There’s a name for how you shop
Maybe you haven’t heard of LOHAS, but it’s big in Japan...













