This is Shammai, a sophomore at CU. Shammai was taking a break from her ceramics class to bask in the unusually warm sun outside of the VAC. Despite being in the Art and Sciences school she is till undecided. She has dabbled in woodwork, metal work, pottery and print making. I asked her where she’s from and […]

The following is a list of the Top 8 Most Highly Rated Breweries in Boulder, Colorado as determined by Yelp reviews: 1 ~ Upslope Brewing Company 2 ~ Avery Brewing 3 ~ Twisted Pine Brewing Company 4 ~ Vision Quest Brewery 5 ~ Sanitas Brewing Company 6 ~ Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery 7 ~ […]

Do you continuously wake up at 5AM and feel thoroughly rested—officially ready to start your day? If you do, it’s likely that you’ve established strong sleep-wake routines that keep your circadian rhythm(s) in check. For those that answered a firm no, it might be time to reconsider switching up or completely replacing some of your […]

Often, the significance of an event isn’t clear until after it’s passed. Everyone can recall an example in his or her own life. Sports, of course, are no exception. And since September is in full swing, that means football, which brings to mind a particularly odd example. It’s October 6, 1990. The CU Buffs had […]

Chief Niwot (which means “Left Hand” in English) was a Southern Arapaho tribe leader who was born around 1825. He spent many winters in Boulder Valley, particularly at Valmont Butte, which is sacred to the Southern Arapaho. The Arapaho, Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, Assiniboine, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara nations signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie in […]

“What makes a craft brew, a craft brew?” I innocently asked. The man looked at me, as if I were still in high school, barely old enough to drink a soda, let alone a beer. He replied, with a perplexed look on his face, “As long as you produce less beer than Sam Adams, you’re […]

How well do you know the city that you live in? Here are 7 facts you can use for your next virtual trivia night! 1. The median age of Boulderites is just 29 years old 36% of the population in Boulder is between the ages of 25-44, with the median age being 29. The fact […]

According to the most current Yelp reviews, The Hungry Toad in Boulder, Colorado is the top-rated Irish pub in the city. The Hungry Toad, located only blocks north of Boulder’s famous Pearl Street Mall, first opened its doors in July 1991. Since then, The Hungry Toad has served both traditional and inventive pub fare, as […]

River and Woods has routinely been ranked as the #1 Happy Hour in Boulder, Colorado, according to the most recent Yelp ratings. The menu at River and Woods focuses on Colorado comfort food made with fresh, local ingredients. Cozy, century-old miner’s cottage located in Boulder’s Whittier area serves as the perfect backdrop for our whimsical […]

Most of us remember those fun-filled childhood memories of rodeo. We all love the sheer adrenaline, rush, and excitement that comes with it. Kids especially love watching rodeos because they have a natural affinity toward animals. Unfortunately for the little baby calves that are chased in the rodeo, things are far from fun. These baby […]