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The Future is Now, Old ManPosted 11/09/2023 by Ravi Apte

Functional quantum computers may exist sooner than previously thought. The internet was created over forty years ago, and within that time it has drastically changed the way people live their lives. T... More

Adventure in Wonderland Posted 11/09/2023 by Farah Djama

After months of preparation, actors and stage hands unite together to turn TJ’s fall production into something truly spectacular.  After the theatrical success of the 2022-23 school year – in... More

Substitute Teacher Shortages are no JokePosted 11/08/2023 by Ben Scherer

The ongoing substitute teacher shortage is affecting many schools around the country, but there might be a solution. Students may not know it, but substitute teachers play a vital role in keeping educ... More

The Mayor Taking on HomelessnessPosted 11/07/2023 by Sophia Nicholson

Mike Johnston, Denver’s mayor, has taken initiative towards solving Denver’s homelessness crisis.  In January of 2023, the annual homelessness report showed that 9,065 people in Denver – bo... More

The Prime EffectPosted 11/06/2023 by Amaris Medina

All eyes are on CU Boulder’s football program as Coach Deion Sanders navigates his first year as head coach.  Since the announcement of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ addition to CU Boulder... More

Opening Doors for YouthPosted 11/03/2023 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Is it a bike? Is it a plane? No, it’s the RTD saving the day! The Regional Transportation District (RTD) was created in 1969 to “develop, operate, and maintain a mass transportation system” to b... More

The Progressive PrizePosted 10/29/2023 by Magnolia McLain

Alfred Nobel dedicated his life and legacy to rewarding discoveries that have benefited human-kind since 1901 which has been continued to the present day. Since 1901, 965 individuals and 27 organizati... More

The Great White North in FlamesPosted 10/28/2023 by Carlie Quinney

The wildfire season in Canada this year was unforgettably tragic. Wildfires in Canada have been breaking records all year long and are only now starting to slow down. As fall progresses and the weathe... More

The Haunted HolidayPosted 10/23/2023 by Brady Vinlove

Halloween is a time of fun and frightening traditions whose origins can be traced back hundreds of years. Spooky season is upon us once again and so it is time for black cats, jack-o’-lanterns, ... More

A Big Victory for the Montana ClimatePosted 10/22/2023 by Cora Grabel

A group of young Montanans have won a lawsuit against the state that alleged the state’s use of fossil fuels has violated their constitutional rights. Climate change is a big issue – one that ... More