Amidst heightened discussions around racial equality in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Washington’s NFL team announced it would be changing its name and logo. For years, the team’s management had ignored complaints about the racist name, despite growing public sentiment against it. A program at the University of Colorado Boulder played a big part
And you thought you were bored during lockdown. Louisville native Aylia Caulwell and her husband were really bored. The two self-proclaimed “nerds who love to cosplay for cons,” suited up in a variety of movie-related costumes to re-create famous scenes from 29 different flicks. Yes, 29. Really bored, but also really funny. To see the
Louisville resident Kevin Gebert, inspired by historical novel, “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson, launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring more books addressing Black history and social injustice into the Louisville Public Library. After reaching out to the library to inquire about books of this nature, he was told they had very few
In the time since identical twins Betty Hoover and Peggy Coppom started cheering on the CU Buffs more than 80 years ago, the football team has cycled through 16 head coaches, six Ralphie mascots, and hundreds of thousands of fans in the student section at Folsom Field. Dressed in bright and colorful matching cheerleading uniforms,
Even seasoned hikers make mistakes! Courtney Johnson learned that on an adventure parenting excursion with her daughter Emma in Layton, Utah.
More than decorative fall staples, gourds can be made into many things By Carol O’Meara Gourds have been an essential part of human life throughout history. Excavations in the Americas show gourds were in use 10,000 years ago as vessels and more. Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to gourds, either. Big, little, […]
Try these pretty perennials if you’re looking for reliable performers Story by James E. Klett | Photos courtesy Colorado State University The following perennials are tough, reliable options for Colorado gardens, given their excellent performances at the perennial research demonstration garden and test gardens at Colorado State University. Each plant has been in the […]
Boulder County’s mental health community responds with agility to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Being a rescuer isn’t for the faint of heart, and as Alison Sawyer Current learned, it’s a full-time gig.
This issue is too important to be treated as a trend. We discuss how the BLM movement is changing Boulder County.
We ask local authors to describe what inspires them, what’s on their writing agenda next, what’s tough about being a writer and so much more. Heidi Piper, Choose Love phoenixrisingco.com/book BMag: Was the writing process cathartic for you or was your healing complete before you started the book? HP: It was cathartic and it
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Caroline Douglas used clay art to help her heal.
Nature and boulders inspired this garden’s rugged beauty.
Autumn provides a free cornucopia of decorative accents By Jennifer Rhode When fall’s brisk air encourages us to shift activities indoors, why not bring the season’s bounty with us to make our homes as cozy, crisp and festive as autumn? Using natural elements as decorative accents facilitates organic, modern décor with minimal fuss. So, […]
Chef/proprietor/founder Alec Schuler dishes on his restaurants’ successes and how they are navigating a COVID world.
John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund, discusses the organization's 50-year history and progress on the horizon.
Hungarian chicken soup and other soul-warming dishes to comfort and nourish.
A timeless but bold navy color brightens the island, while crisp white subway tiles lighten the walls. On the floor, 7-inch-wide planks of quarter-sawn white oak replaced the original plain-sawn white oak of half that width. “The new cut, which shows less grain, plus the wider planks, results in a clean, contemporary look,” says lead […]
CU wasn’t always graced with the vibrant hues it displays in autumn. By Dell Bleekman In high contrast to the lush campus of today, the University of Colorado Boulder began with nary a tree in sight. When it was founded in 1876, CU was on a vast, sweeping plain. Now, it’s one of the
With everyone spending more time at (or near) home these days, it’s essential to find bright spots in everyday activities. These tips will help you add moments of joy to your life.
