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The Sound of Silent Film

Rodney Sauer bought a cultural treasure sight unseen — a vast trove of silent film-era musical scores. Then he gave it all away.

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Homecoming Throwback

From the 1920s and through the 1950s, a window-display mastermind joyfully created spectacular scenes in his hardware store on what is now the Pearl Street Mall. Read more

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10 Things You Can Learn at The Rec

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10 Interesting Library Collections

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CU Boulder's Roof Tiles Are a Campus Staple

From up close and from miles away, CU Boulder's red-orange tile rooftops signal it's no ordinary place. Read more

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The Fine-Tuned Musician

Making music is a physical pursuit. The CU Music Wellness Program helps performers stay fit. Read more

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Life as a Chalk Artist

Chris Carlson's art will rise up and grab you. Chalk it up to an open mind. Read more

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Environmental Justice For All

Low-income and minority families still bear the brunt of toxic pollutants. Jill Harrison wants to know why. Read more

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Hello, I'm Mark Kennedy

CU's new president, a former congressman who later led the University of North Dakota, talks about his small-town youth, the future of work and his vision for CU. Read more

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Tom Garfinkel Is Made for Miami

Tom Garfinkel, a big success in the business of the NFL, proves a Buffalo can become a Dolphin. Read more

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Video: Chris Carlson Draws Ralphie

Watch chalk artist Chris Carlson draw a special cover for the Coloradan alumni magazine. Read more

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Podcast: Talking Birds with Nathan Pieplow

Here, Coloradan Editor Eric Gershon speaks with CU professor Nathan Pieplow, author of the Peterson’s Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Western North America (forthcoming in April). Read more

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Podcast: CU's star three-point shooter

Some people call sophomore Mya Hollingshed of CU Boulder women’s basketball the life of the party. She calls herself quiet and shy. Read more

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