DENVER , Auraria Campus – A record-breaking hot day like on June 28, conjures up thoughts of swimming pools, baseball games and barbecues. If you’re on campus and can’t dive into your pool to cool off, embrace the season by enjoying a hot dog, like some summer students. Jerry Cass, manager of campus food cart, Biker […]
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A Cup of Joe and a “Study Sesh”
March 17, 2018

DENVER, Auraria Campus — It’s no secret that college students on the Auraria campus need coffee to fill their soul and keep their hearts pumping. Any student knows that it doesn’t matter where you are – you just need your cup of joe. Whether you stayed up all night working on a paper that you […]
They are watching you
May 1, 2014

DENVER, Auraria Campus—Becoming a victim of theft is always a possibility no matter where you are and thieves are very observant. Historically, Auraria’s sprawling commuter campus has been an inviting target for theives due to its vast array of public access points. A mere quarter of the way through 2014, 31 thefts have already made […]
“No One Solution:” A Problem With Trespassing On Campus
May 1, 2014

DENVER, Auraria Campus — When most people think about trespassing, they usually think of a weather-beaten sign, draped in barbed wire, on an old hermit’s fence post. Many people don’t realize that trespassing is an issue that frequently affects the Auraria Campus. Auraria Campus police officers have issued about 60 citations for trespassing since April […]
How Safe Are the Campus Parking Lots?
April 29, 2014

DENVER, Auraria Campus — Car thefts and damage is always a scary situation you could be faced with when parking in garages, lots, or parallel on side streets. With so many different places to park around campus, and with many of those places being located far away from frequently trafficked areas, this puts you at a […]
Intersection of the Dazed and Confused
April 29, 2014

March 8, 2014: Officer observed car W/B on Larimer; drove across Speer and past a posted “Do Not Enter” sign. Upon contact the driver had a strong odor of alcohol on their breath and a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. March 15, 2014: Officer observed car s/b on Larimer in the turn […]
E-cigarettes Banned at Auraria
April 17, 2014

Revised smoking policy bans smoking of electronic cigarettes inside and near campus buildings. DENVER — The newly revised Auraria Campus smoking policy prohibits electronic cigarettes inside and within 25 feet of campus buildings. “I’m not surprised it happened,” said Dr. Shaun Schafer, Metropolitan State University of Denver journalism professor and program coordinator. “I figured a […]
Love is a Drag
February 27, 2014
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DENVER, Auraria Campus – It might have been a drag for those who didn’t have a Valentine this past Valentine’s Day, but for the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) student services, Valentine’s Day was a day to say, “Love is a Drag.” The GLBT student services hosted its annual “Love is a Drag” event in the Tivoli […]
Self-Defense May Lead to “Other’s Defense”
September 14, 2013

DENVER, Auraria Campus — Self-defense training brings with it a rise in confidence and reassurance that any situation can be handled. This confidence can often lead to helping others as well. Most of Auraria campus crime is theft and misdemeanors but the occasional assault crimes do happen, like the multiple incidents of male flashers. For […]
No Plans to Implement Smoking Ban at Auraria
February 10, 2013

DENVER – While the smell of tobacco may be dissipating over at University of Colorado in Boulder, it’s distinguishable scent remains at Auraria Campus, and it’s likely to linger into the unforeseeable future. Last week, CU-Boulder administration approved a campus-wide smoking ban prohibiting anyone from smoking while on campus, which will be enforced through self-policing […]
June 30, 2018
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