Meet Connor! A San Francisco native, Connor came to Boulder to study Political Science at CU.  Connor is on track to graduate early this December, and plans to use his degree to get a job working on a political campaign for the 2016 presidential election! In his free time Connor is a huge music buff, […]

Last night, a new movement launched at Boulder City Council advocating for housing policies that support affordable housing and cooperative living. The city of Boulder has an occupancy ordinance that limits the number of “unrelated” adults living in a single-family home to a maximum of three or four. This means that if a house has […]

Tailgate like a Buff! – or like a buff should, that is. I’ve always wished that CU had more of a tailgating culture, but as time goes on, I’ve realized that tailgating is what we make it. CU alumni seem to be the tailgating pros, other than the fact that they usually don’t get as […]

CU Boulder is infamous for being a party school, which is partly due to the presence of associated Greek Letter Organizations (GLOs). But there are many beneficial aspects to these organizations which cannot be neglected. Today is Bid day for the sorority houses around CU’s campus so let’s take a look at the relationship between CU, […]

Meet Deb! Deb was visiting from Austin, Texas to help her step daughter move into her new apartment! To take a break from moving, Deb decided to take a walk around Flagstaff mountain this weekend. She has visited numerous times over the course of her step daughter’s schooling and is continuously impressed by what this town […]

There are hundreds of items to recommend for Boulder newcomers. Since it’s move-in season for freshman I’ll focus on some budget friendly Boulder activities. This list has some obvious activities, and maybe some a new resident wouldn’t know about. Whip out that calendar, and let’s get started. 1. Welcomefest (free for students) August 22 @ 5:30pm I know how […]

Meet Mark and Ethan! They both work at Rush Bowls and were enjoying some down time after the lunch rush.  Ethan is a student at Boulder High about to enter his junior year.  When thinking about college, Ethan thinks CU will be the best bet.  “It’s the best option, and I love Boulder I wouldn’t […]

Living in Boulder has always felt like a privilege. From the Flatiron views to the The Kitchen on Pearl Street, Boulder is a city unlike any other in Colorado – or in America, for that matter. Being a student  living in Boulder though is both difficult and stressful because of the financial pressure that accompanies a […]

Meet Mike and Harvey! Mike just graduated from CU in December with degrees in Sustainable Energy and Italian.  But he has moved on to his next big adventure; Harvey.  Harvey is a four month old Husky and was learning to swim today in Boulder Creek! They both were enjoying the water on this sunny day […]

Meet Leah and Joey! Welcome Buff class of 2019! Leah and Joey were visiting Boulder today to prep for their college orientation! Originally from Stockton, California; these two can’t wait to call Colorado their new home.  Joey is planning on getting a Business degree, while Leah is contemplating a a possible double major with English […]