By McKenna larson Looking for some out of the ordinary gifts to make this Valentine’s Day the most magical one yet? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve assembled some wonderfully wacky and weird Valentine’s Day gift suggestions that are sure to make your significant other question everything! Instead of a teddy bear try… A…
By McKenna Larson Valentine’s Day was not always the Hallmark card and giant teddy bear holiday we know and love (or hate) today. The history of this holiday is bloodier than the rosy decorations would have us believe. The namesake of Valentine’s Day is up for some debate among secular and Catholic scholars. There are…
By Aidan Lewis This will not be news to the women of our school: Our campus restrooms lack pads and tampons. These essential products are not available for free, nor can they be purchased from a coin operated dispenser in any public restroom on campus. In recent years, school leaders have committed to building diversity…
By Aidan Lewis After a pandemic hiatus in 2021, the annual Goldens In Golden celebration had a successful, and adorable, return this year. Hundreds if not thousands of Golden Retrievers and their humans gathered on Washington Avenue and in Golden’s parks last Saturday February 5th to recognize International Golden Retriever day (February 3rd). Photos were…
By McKenna Larson Many students at Mines want to change the world in some way, but that is a daunting task full of pitfalls at every turn. We are bombarded by terrible news of Earth-shattering events daily which make thoughts of saving the world utterly unattainable. These overwhelming goals can also lead to the neglect…
By Jeremiah Vaille Running at nearly 13.5 miles per hour for 5 kilometers may sound like it requires superpowers, but for Dillon Powell of the Colorado School of Mines track and field team, it is just one of his several lofty goals for the indoor track season. After a disappointing result at the NCAA Division…
By Jade Glaister On the night of December 17, 2021, the lives of Spider-Man fans everywhere were altered as they witnessed the masterpiece of Spider-Man: No Way Home. This film has become one of my favorites of all time, and I have not gone a single day without thinking about it. This was the third…
By Jade Glaister Saving the world while providing inspiration to us all, the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes definitely listen to some incredible songs to get them hyped up for duty. To display the importance of music in the life of a superhero, here are 20 Marvel characters matched with a song that suits them….
By Jeremiah Vaille Fabian Jimenez, a first-year civil engineering student at Colorado School of Mines was recognized by Colorado Governor Jared Polis for his community outreach and activism in high school. Jimenez was honored with the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal as this year’s Emerging Community Leader. The Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal (CGCM) was founded in…
By Jeremiah Vaille Colorado School of Mines students, Bobby White and Josh Trujillo made national news over winter break with the rescue of a dog from an avalanche. They have been featured on ABC News, Good Morning America, and other sites, and will make an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show soon. The content of…