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Cracking down on fracking
Boulder County government is following the lead of municipalities like Longmont by attempting to tighten its regulations on oil and gas operations like hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” — without getting sued by the state...
Learning to live with beetles
For the 10th year in a row, the spruce beetle is Colorado’s most deadly forest pest, but forest managers can slow their spread
Student Guide 2010: Enroll in Local Brewing 101
Welcome to Colorado, microbrew capital of the world. Well, that might be debatable, but with 114 craft brewers in the state, it certainly feels that way. In and around Boulder, there’s something for any palate...
Savage Love
Q: I’m a 40-year-old female, cis-het. I have very discerning tastes in men, and always end up alone. Any way to be more open...
Student Guide 2010: Things to do without ever leaving campus
What was that? You’re bored? Bored? Considering how much there is to do without even leaving campus, we’re not even sure how that’s possible. Maybe you just don’t realize all that CU has to offer. Allow us to learn ya a thing or two. The UMC...
To cleanse or not to cleanse
From detoxifying diets to juice fasts, different dietary cleanses abound, claiming to rid your system of toxins and help you lose weight. People who regularly cleanse say they feel better, look thinner and think more clearly after a cleanse. But some dietitians argue...
Student Guide 2010: Minor fun
You don’t have to be 21 to have a good time One of the big pieces of entertainment news this summer was the merger of the Fox Theatre and the Boulder Theater. These two bastions of Boulder music and entertainment are now under the same management, parent ...
Reinventing the toilet
Karl Linden and his research team are not reinventing the wheel, but they are trying to reinvent the toilet...
Water conservation starts outside
For many people, “water conservation” conjures images of five-minute showers and low-flow toilets...
Ganging up on fitness
In Boulder, people like to move. And, while many studies suggest that group fitness and group sports might be the way to go, finding an outlet for group exercise can sometimes be a challenge — especially in a community as transient and busy as Boulder...
