Traditionally, summer school has afforded undergraduates the opportunity to catch up or get a leg up on core requirements at a quick clip. But this summer at Colorado's premier colleges, students are enjoying seemingly less academic endeavors, including courses on comic books as literature and paranormal activity as it relates to pop culture.
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June 29, 2009Segment 3 - Charlie Smith of the College Republican Nat'l Committee
An interview with University of Denver alum Charlie Smith, who is finishing his term as chairman of the College Republican National Committee.
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10/29: Goodbye, Boone
Political correctness has overcome common sense, this time at the University of Denver.
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DU researchers find four pulled ballot measures cost taxpayers a bundle
A Face the State Staff Report
October 28, 2008A recent study by the University of Denver’s Center for Colorado’s Economic Future found that four union-backed measures pulled from the ballot earlier this month will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 10/27 - Colorado Concern and Amd. 54
October 27, 2008
Face The State managing editor Brad Jones visits with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver. An internal fundraising memo obtained by Face The State indicates Colorado Concern, the statewide "pro-business" group, has redoubled its efforts toward defeating Amendment 54. What does this last-minute appeal for cash say about the Nov. 4 election?
DU official: pioneer image too offensive, outdated
A Face the State Staff Report
October 24, 2008
Efforts to resuscitate the University of Denver's retired mascot were quashed earlier this week and while DU Chancellor Robert Coombe says "Boone the Pioneer" was axed because he was a "divisive rather than a unifying influence on our community," commercial marketing interests may have also played a role.
Libertarian Bob Barr visits Denver
A Face the State Staff Report
October 20, 2008
Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate for President, made a stop in Denver Friday to talk candidly about liberty, the future of his party, and his strategy for winning votes in Colorado.
Hitman Huttner's Resume Excess
July 24, 2008Not only does ProgressNow Chief Michael Huttner continue to mislead the public about Senate candidate Bob Schaffer’s legislative record, but information on his organization’s Web site suggests that he is exaggerating his academic credentials.