Amendment 64 public information session on campus

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Jan. 28, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Confusion about interpreting the impact of Amendment 64 is prevalent in both El Paso County and on campus. The UCCS chapters of the Young Americans for Liberty and Students for Sensible Drug Policy sponsored a public information sessionContinueContinue reading “Amendment 64 public information session on campus”

Faculty, staff and students participate in Veterans Day Roll Call

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 26, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The mist from the breath of heavily bundled spectators huddled in plastic folding chairs melded into the early dawn light. The names reflected off of the glass corners of the University Center plaza on Nov. 12. ContinueContinue reading “Faculty, staff and students participate in Veterans Day Roll Call”

Sustainable projects to be on student ballot next semester

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 12, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Strings of plastic water bottles, hanging between leafless trees like garlands, encircled the plaza just beyond the Kraemer Family Library on Nov. 2. Posters with information about sustainability and bottled water dangled from the display. WithContinueContinue reading “Sustainable projects to be on student ballot next semester”

Ryan addresses local voters, points to Obama’s failed record

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 29, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Afternoon sunlight outlined the crowd streaming into the airline hanger as the doors opened nearly two hours before the vice presidential candidate was scheduled to speak. On the evening of Oct. 21, the Romney-Ryan campaign heldContinueContinue reading “Ryan addresses local voters, points to Obama’s failed record”

CU regent candidates debate funding, concealed carry, marijuana

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 22, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The CU regents make decisions that could impact the UCCS campus for years, and students and faculty had an opportunity to hear their arguments in person. In the Oct. 8 debate in Centennial Hall, candidates ofContinueContinue reading “CU regent candidates debate funding, concealed carry, marijuana”