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The University of Colorado, Boulder, has lifted its main campus-wide shelter-in-place order in all locations as of 8:18 p.m. cuindependent.org/2025/08/25/cu-…

The University of Colorado, Boulder has lifted its main campus-wide shelter-in-place in all locations except Norlin Library, as of 5:45 p.m. The CU Police Department is currently investigating a swatting incident at Norlin Library. cuindependent.org/2025/08/25/cu-…

UPDATE: CUPD is currently investigating reports of shots fired at Norlin Library, CU said in a 5:28 p.m. update. There are no reported injuries or a suspect, but the incident remains under investigation, according to the alert. cuindependent.org/2025/08/25/cu-…

The University of Colorado, Boulder, issued a campus-wide shelter in place on Monday at approximately 4:54 p.m. The University cited police activity near Norlin Library, stating that emergency personnel are currently responding. cuindependent.org/2025/08/25/cu-…

The three buildings are now open and will resume classes as normal, according to an alert posted by the university.

The University of Colorado women’s basketball team extended their win streak to four with a win against the University of Arizona on Wednesday. With Frida Formann out with an injury, the team struggled offensively at first before finding their footing. cuindependent.org/2025/02/07/buf…

The University of Colorado Women’s Basketball team defeated Texas Tech University 67-51 on Sunday at the CU Events Center. It was their fifteenth win, putting them at seventh in the Big 12. cuindependent.org/2025/02/06/buf…

"My grandparents always say that 'hate is a strong word,' but I think the geese on campus are deserving of some very strong words," writes CUI opinion writer Alexia Bailey. Read Bailey's latest column for advice on how to deal with campus geese. cuindependent.org/2025/01/31/wha…

On Monday, the University of Colorado Boulder Student Government visited the Colorado Capitol as part of their annual retreat. CUSG staff met with senators, toured the Capitol and attended committee hearings and a budget training session. cuindependent.org/2025/01/29/fro…

CU Women’s basketball team upset No. 10 Kansas State Saturday at the CU Events Center. The win came after double-digit performances from Frida Formann (14 pts), Jade Masogayo (13 pts) and Johanna Teder (10pts). cuindependent.org/2025/01/26/buf…

The University of Colorado Boulder is renovating century-old buildings like Old Main and Hellems Arts and Sciences to make the buildings last longer. The projects also aim to reduce the university's climate impact through sustainable building practices. cuindependent.org/2025/01/26/the…

CU Men's basketball now have the worst record in the Big 12 Conference after the loss to BYU cuindependent.org/2025/01/22/buf…

Last week, University of Colorado Boulder athletes competed in track and field men's basketball and club hockey. Our photographers captured these moments. cuindependent.org/2025/01/21/las…

“All my friends are shocked,” says author Tara Tai. “Because I am not a very romantic person in real life.” During the pandemic, Tai opened their mind to romance novels. Now, they'll be in Boulder for a reading of their new book, "Single Player." cuindependent.org/2025/01/20/opi…

While winter break provided a break from academics for some, many student athletes continued to compete in their respective sports. See the moments our photographers captured at football, men's and women's basketball and skiing competitions here: cuindependent.org/2025/01/15/cu-…

Last month the CUI was able to send five student journalists to cover the CU Football team in The Alamo Bowl. Thank you @SPJCOLO and everyone who donated to our GoFundMe.

This win comes off two consecutive losses on the road, dropping games to Texas Christian University and Baylor University during their trip to Texas. cuindependent.org/2025/01/13/wom…

Release: A running story cuindependent.org/2025/01/03/rel…