Historic image of students gathering around The Sink and sitting on the rooftop, likely for a Greek life event

100 years of The Sink

March 22, 2023

Assuming ownership of a longtime college hangout sounds like a tricky proposition, especially if you’re just barely out of college yourself. Yet Mark Heinritz, his brothers Chris and Jim, and their friend Cameron Stainton—all in their mid-20s in 1992—felt up to the challenge of running The Sink, the venerable University Hill institution just steps from the CU campus.

Buffs One Read contest winners Emily Reynolds, Taj Dehart and Livia Follet

Meet the winners of the Buffs One Read Storytelling Contest

March 22, 2023

Emily Reynolds, Taj Dehart and Livia Follet were awarded a $500 prize each for their essays based on this year’s Buffs One Read selection, Braiding Sweetgrass.

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3 things to know about recovery from alcohol and other drugs

March 22, 2023

Recovery can help us connect with others and give us a sense of belonging, support and purpose. Here are three things to know about recovery.

Two police vehicles are parked on the CU Boulder campus. (Patrick Campbell)

New member to Community Oversight Board brings student voice to police

March 21, 2023

The Oversight Community Review Board of the CU Police Department continues to provide community benefits by including members with various backgrounds in hiring, policy decisions and more.

Cat laying across a book.

Pick up a book for spring break

March 21, 2023

Pick up one of the University Libraries-curated reading recommendations from the spring break book display at Norlin Library or visit the pop-up table on Thursday, March 23.

The CU women's basketball team celebrates their NCAA win to advance to the Sweet 16. (Tyler Davis)

How sweet it is: Buffs advance with win at Duke

March 21, 2023

The Colorado women's basketball team is headed to the Sweet 16 for the seventh time in program history and the first time in 20 years on the strength of a 61-53 overtime win against Duke. The next game will be against Iowa on March 24.

Madison Cunningham

5 steps you can take to volunteer in Boulder

March 21, 2023

Have you ever considered helping your local community? The Volunteer Resource Center is here to help. Student-employee Madison Cunningham offers tips for getting involved.

west entrance to Norlin Library

Meet the 2023 CUSG spring election candidates

March 21, 2023

The CU Student Government election kicks off right after spring break. There are four candidates running for the position of representative-at-large and two tickets running for the positions of tri-executive, each with their own initiatives, plans and passions. Learn more about your CUSG candidates and make a plan to vote the week of April 3.

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10 things to do this week: Discover ancient dinosaurs, take a mindful break, more

March 20, 2023

This week brings attention to the farm worker community, sunscreen education, free acupuncture, a soccer match, a barre workout and more.

A light-colored open book on fabric. )Alif Caesar Rizqi Pratama/Unsplash)

Announcing the Buffs One Read title for fall 2023

March 20, 2023

The Book of Joy, Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams, will be the next Buffs One Read book.

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