This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Red flag warnings have already been issued several times this month, an early start to wildfire season. The Waldo Canyon Fire and Black Forest Fire burn scars from 2012 and 2013 are still visible from major roadways, and droughtContinueContinue reading “New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness”
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Liquor violations, outstanding warrants on UCCS campus and surrounding neighborhoods
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Editorial Note: This story contains a clarification from its original version. Incidents on Campus Two liquor violations in Breckenridge, one in Steamboat, one theft reported from the parking garage. April 3, 9:08 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. Parking LotContinueContinue reading “Liquor violations, outstanding warrants on UCCS campus and surrounding neighborhoods”
My reactions to the ‘Do You Believe?’ movie
Long story, but my dad invited me to see ‘Do You Believe?’ last weekend for Easter. Because I do love my parents and still hope that we can salvage our relationship, I went. My thoughts went something like this: – Oh hey, random dude dragging wooden cross through the city, asking passersby, “Do you believe inContinueContinue reading “My reactions to the ‘Do You Believe?’ movie”
The UnBoxing Project: Surviving and thriving on the outside
Although I had very little when I was kicked out of the cult and moved out of my family’s house, I came from an upper middle class, well-educated family. I grew up privileged. I moved out as a college student with a couple of on-campus jobs after my parents emptied my savings account. Many ofContinueContinue reading “The UnBoxing Project: Surviving and thriving on the outside”
The UnBoxing Project: How you can help (Eleanor’s thoughts)
When we started helping people move out, we learned that getting out and finding freedom is messy, and everyone’s situation is different. When someone contacted us for help, we said that they went “active.” It’s like being on call for an emergency move 24/7. They’ll tell us the situation is deteriorating, but we don’t know it’s goingContinueContinue reading “The UnBoxing Project: How you can help (Eleanor’s thoughts)”
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