Have you ever been swarmed by foot traffic when leaving class? Have you ever felt the need to hide in a bubble to avoid germs or strangers? Have you ever wanted to get some sunshine without worrying about melanoma? Well, Mines has the solution: a human-sized hamster ball for every Mines student, available now! These…
There is currently a growing grassroots movement among students around the food being served at Mines Market. Salt, and even more startlingly, other spices, are used daily in meals prepared by the Mines Market staff. The behavior and culture of preparing salted food are now being put down by a coalition of students calling for…
It goes without saying that 2020 and 2021 were years of unprecedented lifestyle changes for a good number of people across the world. The struggles and tragedy of the last 12 months have created a void in many lives leaving many seeking happiness in the simple pleasures— whether that be ordering a favorite meal to…
The Colorado School of Mines is chosen by students because of its engineering esteem, brilliant faculty, and small school atmosphere, but there is more to the school than meets the eye. There are the obvious sources of magic, from the beautiful mountain setting to the LARPing (Live Action Role Play) and Dungeons & Dragons clubs…
On February 5th, the Senate voted on whether or not Donald Trump should be acquitted from the two articles of Impeachment presented by the House of Representatives. After a trial without witnesses, 52 Senators voted to acquit on both articles of Impeachment. Some have called this event the death of American democracy, while others rejoice…
One of the major political decisions of the 21st century is Brexit, the United Kingdom’s bid to leave the European Union. In June 2016, a referendum to leave the EU was voted on under then Prime Minister David Cameron. Cameron later resigned as his bid to remain in the Union was put down by a…
As Mines Students, we’re always looking for our next coffee fix. Here at the Oredigger, we’ve decided to figure out which one is best! 5. Elements-Top floor of the Student Center While Elements is more a convenience store than a coffee place, there are still many options for student’s caffeine needs. These drinks are bottled,…
March is a month set aside to hear the stories of powerful women who have changed history, but are kept out of the textbooks. One such woman was Austrian physicist Lise Meitner. Meitner was one of the great minds who, during World War I, worked with radioactive materials and X-rays to discover more about…
In late January, disaster struck São Paulo, Brazil when an iron mining dam, owned by a company called Vale S.A., collapsed. The collapse filled the area around the southeastern town of Brumadinho with water, mud, and toxic mining debris, killing at least 60 people and leaving hundreds more missing. According to reports from the…
Are you a freshman at Mines currently living in the dorms? The pressure of finding new housing for the coming years can start to build as the spring semester carries on. But have no fear, housing is here! On Jan. 22, Residence Life had the first housing information session for freshmen wondering how to…