College students are, in many ways, in prime positions to take off for unknown destinations with very minimal planning; many of us can find someone to cover our shifts, watch our dogs, and take class notes for us, with minimal hassle. However, many of us are also flat broke. Travel can be simultaneously memorable and…
Mines oSTEM club advocates for students all year, and they have undoubtedly made the campus a safer place for LGBTQ+ individuals. Earlier this semester, they hosted Ally Week: a series of events intended to educate individuals on the best way to be allies. Which prompted the discussion with oSTEM leadership: What makes a good ally?…
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Student Rec Center on campus, and there is a lot to celebrate. “We have dramatically expanded the programs in the past ten years,” said Rob Thompson, Director of the Student Rec Center and Assistant Athletic Director. “What intramurals was ten years ago is very different than what…
Getting off campus, whether it is for a couple of hours or a couple of days, can provide a much needed reset from the daily grind of Mines. Here are some ideas for experiencing Colorado and beyond on your, admittedly minimal, time off. If you have an hour or two early in the morning, try…
Senior Jacob Gerkin earned all American honors at the NCAA championships on March 10. The deciding match was a repeat of the final round of the RMAC where he faced Cal Baptist’s Daxton Gordon. In the RMAC championship, Gerkin lost 10-4, but at the NCAA tournament Gerkin pulled ahead in the end of the neck…
Mines Club Ski team took third at Winter Park last weekend, coming in behind University of Utah and CU Boulder. Mac Bailey, their top finisher, took fifth in the slalom race on Saturday, Jan 14, and fourth in the giant slalom. For those unfamiliar with alpine skiing terms, Captain Brian Coleman has an explanation. “Slalom…
Despite less than ideal conditions, Mines Club Cycling Team placed second at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships on Oct. 21-23. The team was lead by captain Laura Leonard. “[the team] experienced rain, snow, mud, wind, and freezing conditions,” Leonard explained. “But, instead of giving up, they put on every layer they had,…
Rugby is not football. It is not soccer. It is not even the bloodbath that some people describe it as. Rugby is a contact sport that welcomes all body types. “People think that you have to be strong and big to play rugby, but in actuality any body type, any level of athletic ability can…
Check out the Denver Fine Mineral Show at the Denver Marriott West September 14-17, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. The Denver Fine Mineral Show is an excellent opportunity to look at minerals if you have seen all of the ones at the Geology Museum, or if you just like shiny things that come out of the Earth…
Things are looking bright for Mine’s baseball as they head into their last two series of the season: they have won 12 of their last 13 games and they have secured a spot in the RMAC tournament. The start of their recent run was a series sweep against New Mexico Highlands University. Mines won the…