I doubt that there were many oddsmakers paying attention to the Mines-CSU Pueblo matchup on September 21st, but they would have probably favored Pueblo. Going into the game, the Thunderwolves were ranked ninth in the country, while the Orediggers were 17th in the national polls. Mines would also be facing the longtime rival on…
Ever since its founding in 1874, the Colorado School of Mines has been expanding. Four years after becoming a territorial institution, the first commencement ceremony featured only two graduates. Now Mines supports a combined student body of over 6,000, and the campus will continue to grow. The Mines administration has spent over a year…
As I rode on the 16L bus down South Golden Road at eight in the morning on Saturday, April 13th to cover the cardboard boat races, I thought that nobody in their right mind would participate. My weather app said it was 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and that snow would begin to fall any second….
Julianna Valenzuela Contributor In today’s world, it is easy to be oblivious to the struggles of others, especially those who are not within our own social classes. But oblivion and apathy allow discrimination to take place and removes our own power in doing anything about it. Engineering gives us the power to shape the…
Mines softball got off to a bit of a rocky start this season. The Orediggers lost their first seven games, facing nationally ranked opponents in Tarleton State and Texas A&M-Commerce. Going into the season, junior shortstop Clara Larson was the player to watch. After a breakout sophomore year, in which she hit for an…
The month of February brought freezing temperatures and significant snow to Golden. It may not feel like it yet, but, it’s college baseball season. The Orediggers have had to work around a few cancellations and schedule changes, but have entered conference play with an impressive record of 9-2. Just about every aspect of their game…
he Orediggers wrapped up an eventful four-day weekend on February 16th in Lewisville, Texas at the RMAC meet. After all was said and done, 18 Mines men and women garnered All-RMAC selections. On the women’s side junior Mia Wood led the way, completing a distance sweep (winning the 1650, 1000, and 500-meter freestyle events). Senior…
The Mines women’s basketball team had a bit of a rocky start to the season. The Orediggers dropped their first conference matchups. Returning center, sophomore Courtney Stanton, suffered a finger injury at practice in the weeks leading up to the home opener and senior sharp-shooter Cassidy Budge was on the bench with an ankle…
Many students in their final undergraduate semester at Mines are simply trying to power through the last bit of coursework and walk away with that precious sheet of silver. As for senior Zachary Orlove, there’s quite a bit more on his mind. Orlove is a man on a mission, dedicating his last several months at…
The Orediggers came out of the gates slow on February 2nd in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Cowboys of New Mexico Highlands climbed to a 17-point lead within the first ten minutes of action. Mines was able to climb their way within four by the conclusion of the first half. It was a team effort,…