DENVER–On March 25, a modest, but passionate crowd, gathered at Skyline Park to show solidarity with Colorado immigrants. Among the speakers were Sen. Mike Johnston and Rep. Joe Salazar from the Colorado General Assembly. The event was held in ongoing protest again President Donald Trump’s immigration policy and an opportunity for attendees to send a […]
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Getting out the vote!
November 6, 2014

Regardless of what political side you are on, voting is a powerful way for student’s voices to be heard and educating students who don’t understand who or what to vote for is important for upcoming generations and the direction of our country. Here’s what Aurarians had to say…. Voting as Important as Ever on MSU Denver’s […]
Food fight heats up in Colorado
May 24, 2014

DENVER – A growing movement in Colorado that reflects a national trend, would require statewide labeling for foods containing GMOs. GMOs are organisms that have been genetically modified at the DNA level. This may include the addition of genetic material from other plants, bacteria or viruses. Colorado is one of many states, which in absence […]
Upcoming ballot initiatives reflect Coloradans’ diversity, polarization
May 15, 2014

DENVER — From school funding to bovine tail docking – Coloradans’ diverse concerns are reflected in pending 2013-14 statewide ballot initiatives. The Colorado constitution allows citizen-generated proposals to be placed on the statewide ballot provided they meet certain requirements. The path is complex, but well documented. It includes a review and comment session, titling by […]
RTD Puts Denver Back On the Map
May 13, 2014

Denver– On, May 9, 2014, RTD opened Union Station to the public for the first time. Thousands of people attended and the public was able to see the bus concourse before Sunday May 11, opening. The community was able to enjoy a street fair with food trucks and other fun activities. “The festivities were very nice […]
House bill for Denver bars to stay open until 4:30 am shotdown
February 21, 2014

DENVER – Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, has introduced legislation to keep the city’s bars open later. Originally slated to try to keep them open until 7 a.m. the actually legislation was cut to a 4:30 a.m. closing time. House Bill 1132 passed the first legislative committee last week with the support of Duran who said to […]
40 Days of Life plants themselves in front of Stapleton Planned Parenthood
March 13, 2013

DENVER – David Bereit, the national director of the organization “40 Days of Life,” hosted a prayer vigil outside the Stapleton Planned Parenthood on March 6 to promote the organizations goal of ending abortion. At 6:30 p.m. members and supporters gathered across the street from the Planned Parenthood building to hold a candlelight vigil. Bereit […]
Saying Farewell to Added Gratuity
February 26, 2013
DENVER — Added gratuity is a controversial topic among the patrons and restaurants in the Denver metro-area. Until a few weeks ago a restaurant could add gratuity to a bill of sale depending on the store’s classification of a “big party” to insure an appropriate tip for the servers waiting on the table. For Denverites […]
Amendment 64 Passed, Now What?
February 25, 2013

DENVER — Since Amendment 64 has passed, Governor John Hickenlooper’s Implement Task Force has been working to regulate questions left unanswered in the amendment. “It is nice to see the question of marijuana turned into bureaucratic wrangling and the give and take of the democratic process, instead of the holy war we had until a […]
To Carry or not to Carry, that is the Question
February 25, 2013
DENVER — Gun rights advocates and opponents are in arms again as the Colorado State Legislature is in the middle of voting on several bills that could severely restrict the Second Amendment in Colorado. On Feb. 18, the Colorado State House approved four pro gun control measures — one of which was a bill banning […]
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