As I carry my two duffels across the DIA parking lot, I look down and see one bag full of my own things and the other filled with donations that hopefully will be a blessing to the people of Nepal. First, however, I have to get there. I will bounce from Denver to New York,…
As flu season is rapidly approaching and the topic of vaccination becomes an increasingly popular topic of debate in society, Mines students have a decision to make. They have to weigh the potential long-term health risks of a flu shot with the apparent immunity against the flu that the shots may provide. The questions that…
Around campus, there are plenty of sticker covered Nalgene bottles, slacklines and climbing shoes tied to backpacks. For those of you who want to become involved in this culture, the best place to start is the front doors of the ORC. For those craving adventure, Amy McCann plans the trips and acquires the all-important permits…
Dr. Juan Lucena, Director of the Colorado School of Mines’ Humanitarian Engineering Program, classifies himself as someone “who has never been satisfied with the answer that engineering is just to help corporations make profit or to help countries be secure.” “Engineering has to be more than that,” he asserts. “It also has to be for…
While the Mines campus is usually crowded with people between the ages of 17 and 25, some special guests changed this ratio for at least one sunny afternoon last month. The Absolutely Incredible Kid Day (AIKD) Carnival, complete with balloons, marshmallow towers, and even a bouncy castle, took place on Kafadar on Saturday, March 21st….
On Saturday, March 28th, the biannual climbing competition was held at the SRC rock climbing wall. Months of preparation and a whole week of setting and putting in routes led up to this event. Head route setter, Brandon Conaway, even dedicated his spring break building volumes, which are large geometric features on the wall. Why…
Jake Larson, a senior in Geophysics, has a wide variety of talents and hobbies outside of engineering. This month, The Oredigger sat down with Jake and had the opportunity to learn about everything from his favorite rock climbing locations, to his unique plans as a geophysics major, to his tips and tricks for living a…
For as long as I can remember, a beautiful emerald-green vase has perched on Mom’s nightstand. I have come to remember her as that vase: whole, perfect, filled with fresh vivacity, and reminiscent of fragrant flowers. The first chip in the vase appeared when Mom lost her keys. She searched the whole house for them,…
For those who have always wanted to try a spin class, now is your chance! The Student Recreation Center is now offering spinning classes eight times a week, Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00pm, 4:30pm and 7:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm. Spinning is a great cardio, leg and mental workout that will get anyone…
The newest pop star just came out with a hot new track! It’s got bumpin’ beats, soulful lyrics, honest messages, and a hook like no other. In this generic pop song review, we give the generic pop song a 10/10 for creativity, imagination, complexity, and catchiness. First, the lyrics. They’re so empowering and personal: Yes,…