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Inn remodeled to Student Lofts

New management ushers in new features, attitude

In the spirit of the new year, the Inn at Auraria, a residence exclusively for students of the Auraria Campus, is getting a makeover. With new management and renovations all across the high-rise property, which sits on 14th Street between Curtis and Arapahoe, the Inn has now become the Auraria Student Lofts. Full story

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Happy Coffee aims to help writers

Coffee shop to develop a creative environment

Coffee and reading have always gone hand in hand. But the folks at Happy Coffee are bringing them together in a way that most people probably haven't seen before. They're teaming up with the Metro Denver Promotion of Letters organization and bringing you the best of coffee and writing. Full story

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Microphone stands that truly sing

Rock Out With Your Stands Out

When most people think of the possessions of a rock star, they might think of bowls of separated M&M's, the most lavish tour busses and houses, a see-through bright green Flying V guitar, amps that go up to 11, and gobs of mobs of adoring fans screaming their name and then fainting. No one ever thinks about something as invisible as a microphone stand. The only time a person might imitate the existence of a microphone stand is when they are sweeping or mopping while listening to music. Full story

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Denver's best consignment stores

Vintage deals are everywhere

Denver has a lot to offer to consignment and vintage-shopping lovers. Besides big thrift store chains, the city has a variety of quality secondhand shops.  Full story

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My relationship is getting serious. When is it time to say "I love you?"

He said: Saying "I love you" for the first time is like dropping a nuclear bomb on the nation's capital She said: It's easy to say it to your dog or to a piece of chocolate cake, but saying it for the first time in a relationship is an entirely different issue.

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Under my hat

Naturally, a new year brings changes. We took some time over the break to re-evaluate what we do here and how we present ourselves in order to make sure that it's our voices that come through every week. With that, we're shedding some layers. 

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In-N-Out burgers are in, not out, in CO

Burger eaters wipe those mouths and mind the ketchup drippings on these words because the California In-N-Out Burger chain might find its way into Colorado.

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UC Personality: Rian Kerrane

Acknowledged around the world as well as in the United States, Associate Professor and Area Head for the Sculpture Program Rian Kerrane brings natural artistry and professional experience to CU Denver's Visual Arts program.

Cast your ballot at the Colorado caucus

For many loyal and politically active CU Denver voters, the prospect of voting in the Colorado Republican Precinct caucus at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 can be exciting. But some voters might be asking, what the hell is a caucus and how does it work?

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Calistro goes from people to panels

Local artist Sandi Calistro opened her latest exhibit, Times Are Hard For Dreamers, at the Super Ordinary Gallery.

 

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Charcoal shines in the Golden Triangle

Over the past decade, the dining scene on Broadway has gone from rinky-dink to one of the hottest restaurant districts in town. Now, just a block off that main drag, Charcoal is trying to make a similar splash in the increasingly crowded Golden Triangle.

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Happy Coffee aims to help writers

Coffee and reading have always gone hand in hand. But the folks at Happy Coffee are bringing them together in a way that most people probably haven't seen before. They're teaming up with the Metro Denver Promotion of Letters organization and bringing you the best of coffee and writing.

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Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat The Factory

At first listen, Let's Go Eat The Factory—indie rock band Guided By Voices' 2012 release—sounds like any other weird, lo-fi indie album in the world. The short songs actually go together fairly well and talk about everything from doughnuts to kites.

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RE: Creation showcase at Cervantes

The full sensory experience is what makes live music more dynamic than just slapping on a pair of headphones at home. And the RE: Creation Showcase at Cervantes provided just that. The line-up included dubstep artists Project Aspect, Unlimited Gravity, Distal, and Sleepyhead.

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Step up and be the DJ with Turntable.fm

It's a digital party with all your friends or a group of complete strangers—and you're the DJ.

Turntable.fm is a myriad of chat rooms that have a specified genre—dubstep, hip-hop, country, and everything in between—and the five users that are currently onstage select what songs are played.

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Equal Rights Get Stabbed In The Back

I used to be really close friends with someone who happens to be a prominent figure in the gay rights movement. His Twitter bio even states that he is a gay activist. So, last week, it surprised me when I came across his tweet in my Twitter feed. It read, "Newt asking for an open marriage doesn't show a lack of moral character, it shows he has balls, something a prez SHOULD (metaphorically) have."

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.