By Morgan Jacobus, Editor in Chief
I have had the privilege of serving as Editor in Chief of this publication for the past three years. I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity at the end of my freshman year by my prior editor, Catie. Just as she took a chance on me, I did the same by passing my title on to freshman staff writer, Austin Price. She will be supported by Madelynn Loring and Sandra Vo, who have been dedicated members of my team for the past two years.
In reflection on my time, I have had highs and lows of things I wish I had done while being proud of what I was able to accomplish on my own. It has just been me supporting this publication for the past few years, and I hope that I was able to build a steady enough foundation for my colleagues to carry it on without me.
Read MoreBy Madelynn Loring, Staff Writer
London has been on my list for quite some time as a travel destination. I briefly visited London as a child during a 24-hour layover, but that only gave me a small sample of what this historic and truly international city has to offer. Thus, I decided to catch a cheap flight out for a long weekend.
As always, a few disclaimers before I dive into it. Firstly, London is another expensive one. It certainly isn’t as bad as Switzerland, but given the exchange rate between pounds and USD (roughly 1.3 USD to one pound) it's worth mentioning that things will be a little bit pricier than you might be expecting. Additionally, many of the most popular tourist attractions are quite expensive compared to other locations in Europe, but more about that later.
Also, invest in a rain jacket before you go; the weather is miserable (no offense to the Brits) and with strong winds common in the city, an umbrella won’t cut it. In fact, if you take an umbrella, chances are you’ll leave without it, because the wind will have torn it to shreds and left you soaked in the rain. Learn from my mistakes.
Read MoreBy Sandra Vo, Staff Writer
Let’s picture this. The car windows are down and the speakers are turned up as you drive into downtown Denver. You’re elated because you found a five dollar bill in your desk after cleaning up earlier and, combined with the pile of change that’s been piling up in your car’s cup holder, you have seven dollars to spend on a cup of boba. Your friend told you about the cutest new boba place that just opened up, and you’ve decided that you absolutely must go.
But there’s no parking lot.
You circle around the block, eyes peeled for any open spot next to the curb, trying not to think about the impending humiliation of attempting to parallel park. You could try heading into a parking garage, but with only seven dollars in your pocket, you wouldn’t even be able to afford being in there for an hour, much less buy boba on top of that.
To remedy that, here’s a list of the top places around Denver that spare you from that parking pain.
Read MoreBy Ffion Hughes, Staff Writer
As a freshman new to Colorado, I’ve spent my weekends here exploring things to do near campus. I’ve enjoyed most of the experiences, but some are over-priced and over-hyped. From the perspective of a Colorado outsider, here are five trips I recommend and five I don’t.
Read MoreBy Austin Price, Staff Writer
The lights begin to dim, and the iconic picture of podcast hosts and true-crime enthusiasts Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire light up the back wall of the stage. The classic podcast intro music aptly titled “Scary Murder #3” starts to play. The crowd erupts into cheers and applause. True crime fans and their novice significant others recognize the significance of this moment. This is RedHanded. A true-crime podcast.
Read MoreBy Paige Robinson, Staff Photographer
During Black History Month 2023, I was curious to hear different perspectives from other Black students than myself to engage in their different stories, experiences, advice, and more. Along with me wanting to hear from my peers, I also wanted others to listen and understand what life might be like for a Black student, especially attending a PWI (predominantly white institution). Some responses may be what some expect, while other responses may come as a shock. Many times, Black voices are silenced so people can avoid hearing the hard truth about our lives and our history. I want to put an end to that, and I really hope people can truly feel for the Black students. The responses to the questions below will reflect how each student differs, but also connect. Other fellow Black students can also read this and know they are not alone. This is for those to understand the realities of the minority community, the good and bad.
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