Sunday, Sept 20th was a night of entertainment and firsts at the Emmys. The Emmys award show has been in existence since 1949, making this the 67th award show. The night began with an opening by host Andy Samberg, which included a number of jokes, some of which were quite pointed such as: “The big…
Prior to his sold out show in Lockridge Arena, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson shared a bit about his trip to Mines, opinion on STEM degrees and related issues, and spirit animal of choice. Q: What was it that drew you to presenting at the Colorado School of Mines? A: Basically, if I had my choice,…
While Mines President Paul Johnson knows exactly where his M-Climb rock lies on Mt. Zion, it is unlikely that he will need to retrieve it anytime soon. “The M-Climb was a blast,” said President Johnson. “By the time you get all the way to the M and look down on campus, it is just so…
With sushi available for purchase and renovations to Morgan and Randall Hall, new and exciting additions to campus are everywhere this semester. Rebecca Flintoft, Director of Auxiliary Services, and Heather Boyd, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, shared information about everything from the Periodic Table Food Court, to the Mines’ Bookstore, to the upcoming Starzer…
Colorado School of Mines has received recent attention after a lawsuit has been brought up against the school regarding the placement of bible verses on a donor’s plaque. Mike Lucas, a graduate and former football player at Mines, made a donation to the athletic department and in return, received a plaque in the locker room…
For students looking for a way to embrace the arts off campus, there is a local exhibit that is sure to be thrilling and picturesque. The Foothills Art Center launched their 42nd Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition on September 19, 2015. The exhibit runs until October 25, giving anyone enough time to see the…
When the name “barbershop quartet” is said, what first comes to mind? Top hats and striped getups, perhaps some stylish suspenders? What about dresses and heels? A Cappella has begun to pick up momentum in recent years, due largely to the popular film, Pitch Perfect, that depicts a group of highly talented women with enormous…
Before we dive into this messy little conversation, there needs to be a disclaimer: I will not be getting every male reader a date with the following advice. I am just giving you the tools necessary to build a relationship with a member of the opposite sex. That being said, nobody reading this article should…
The media has been blowing up about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton— the frontrunners of the Republican and Democratic parties—but what about the other candidates? According to the Huffington Post, only 27% of the U.S. population has been paying close attention to the 2016 Presidential Race. If you are not a part of this group…
John Boehner is the first Speaker of the House to willingly leave the position since Thomas O’Neill, Jr. in 1987. He announced on September 25th that he will resign as Speaker on October 30th. This marks the end of an era in Congress, as it signals the high-water mark of the Republican Party. Boehner’s resignation…