Color coded parking system sees similar results, shuttle rider increase

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 23, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Campus parking implemented a new color coded permit and lot system last fall. The new system charges more for parking in closer lots, separated faculty and student parking and kept Four Diamonds parking free. “I haven’t had any complaintsContinueContinue reading “Color coded parking system sees similar results, shuttle rider increase”

Campus relations with Cragmor neighborhood rocky, but improving

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Some of the Cragmor neighbors over the last 50 years watched the campus grow from classes held in condemned houses on the bluffs to the current campus. Tensions between UCCS and the surrounding neighborhoods increased over the last severalContinueContinue reading “Campus relations with Cragmor neighborhood rocky, but improving”

Parking woes continue in new school year

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Another year with the largest ever incoming freshman class, consistent with the student population growth each year prior, is again putting strain on waitlisted classes and stretching capacities of campus parking lots. Jim Spice,ContinueContinue reading “Parking woes continue in new school year”

Good Neighbors encourages students to respect residential parking

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 3, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Relatively easy access, reduced waiting time and all for free. What college student on a tight schedule and budget wouldn’t want to park in a place like that? Just one problem, though – these preferred parkingContinueContinue reading “Good Neighbors encourages students to respect residential parking”