By Shannon Zander A Brief History of Juneteenth Juneteenth, a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth,” is today! Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two and a half years prior, there was no one to ensure …
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Acknowledging and Supporting Those Observing Ramadan
By Jen Kulier The holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Friday, April 23, over block break, and runs throughout Block 8, ending around May 23 in North America. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, extra prayer, reflection, and increased charity and generosity. It is also a time of community, celebration, and joy. A commemoration of …
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Students Deal with Distance Through Weekly Gaming Meet-Ups
By Miriam Brown ’21 As Colorado College settles into its first block of distance learning, some students are using online gaming as a way to stay connected. Every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m., Esports Coordinator Josh Lauer ’19 hosts a virtual meet-up on Jackbox, a platform of multi-player party games that people can play together from …
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Students of All Ages Connect at Creative Mondays
By Emma Brossman ’20 Creative Mondays at CC’s innovation space is a creative escape from the fast-paced days on the Block Plan. Jane Hilberry, professor of creativity and innovation, says, “We wanted to give the students a break from the scheduled days and expectations, and give them a space where they could be creative.” The …
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Reaching for a Sense of Community with Women Wednesdays
By Sarah Senese ’23 On Wednesdays at the Ritt Kellogg Climbing Gym, you can find female-identifying students enjoying women-only climbing from 4-6 p.m. Women’s Wednesdays, which began only a couple of years ago, encourages women to get involved and excited about climbing while providing a space for those who may be new to climbing or …
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Día de los Muertos: Bringing the Community Alive
By Emma Holinko-Brossman ’20 The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has created a unique interpretation of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through a celebratory exhibit Nov. 1-2. The museum’s permanent collection includes Southwestern art from artist Jerry Vigil and prints created by José Guadalupe Posada, both of which use …
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Ben Wright ’01 Returns to Campus, Goes Behind the Scenes of ‘Meow Wolf’
By Sarah Senese ’23 On Oct. 21, Ben Wright ’01returns to Colorado College to share his experiences working with the artistic collective Meow Wolf. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Wright describes Meow Wolf as “an immersive, interdisciplinary collaboration between a large community of creatives and intellectuals,” connecting visual, auditory, and theatrical arts. Working as the …
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Award-Winning Poet Dominique Christina to Perform at CC
By Miriam Brown ’21 Dominique Christina has performed her poetry for National Poetry Slam Championships, TEDx stages, YouTube videos with thousands of hits, and conferences across the country. Next Monday, she will add Colorado College to the list. Christina is an award-winning writer, educator, and activist who has written and performed poems broaching topics such …
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Good Luck to CC Rugby, Heading to Nationals this Weekend
By Leah Veldhuisen ’19 CC’s Cutthroat rugby team recently beat Western Colorado University 19-0 in the National Small College Rugby Organization Rocky Mountain 7s. This win qualified the team for SCRO National Rugby 7s playoffs in Pittsburgh, April 27-28. The team calls themselves the Cutthroats rather than the women’s rugby team to be gender inclusive; …
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Celebrating Destruction: Amaury Bargioni ’19 Creates Mural on Demolition Site
By: Miriam Brown ’21 Amaury Bargioni ’19 has been painting a mural on the side of the Whitney Electric Building for the last two blocks. Soon, it will all be destroyed, and he can’t wait. The Whitney Electric Building, located behind Wooglin’s Deli on North Tejon Street, is one of many buildings that will be …
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