By Zachary Barry Continuing my series of opinion pieces about Mines changing technology that makes me feel like a boomer shouting, “get off my lawn” at the IT department, today I am writing/ranting about Duo. For the article I wrote on Labby, I included a brief description of what Labby was for readers who may…
by Zachary Barry Yes, you read the title correctly, this semester, I decided I would read the first book in the Harry Potter series for the first time. I did, in fact, grow up in the early two thousands when the books and the movies were at the height of their popularity. I just never…
by Zachary Barry, Lauren D’Ambra, Shannon Keohane, and McKenna Larson If you asked a dozen people what their favorite Halloween candy is, you would undoubtedly get at least ten different answers. For some people, the best Halloween candies are chocolaty, fruity, sour, or even spicy. With such a wide variety of choices, this year for…
by Jade Glaister Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the word “pumpkin” can be seen everywhere. The autumn season is upon us, signaling that it’s nearly that time of the year: spooky season. But, when does this season of all things scary and haunted actually begin? More importantly, when should Halloween decorations be put…
by Caleb Pan Well, it’s my last career day as a senior graduating this semester. I also have a very well-paying job lined up. So…I strut into Lockridge wearing flip-flops, cargo shorts, a polygon panda cap, and a t-shirt with a cross-armed cartoon bunny with the text Me? Sarcastic? Never. I’m dressed for success, confidence…
by McKenna Larson Here are my top ideas for pumpkin carvings themes for Mines students, but be sure to customize and get creative with colored candles, paints, or anything that suits your style! Don’t forget to roast the seeds for a yummy snack. Spooky Ideas: A failed calculus exam Coolbaugh room 209 Your favorite (or…
by Zachary Barry In my opinion, one of the few good things to come out of the recent pandemic for Colorado School of Mines students was the ability to access programs not available for download on personal computers with Labby. For those of you fortunate enough to not have needed to use the service, Labby…
by McKenna Larson High school was full of advice on how to get to college, how to take notes and take tests, how to look good on a school application, but for many that is where the advice stopped. At college, some students, myself included, feel less well-rounded because we didn’t learn how to continue…
Are you looking to build your perfect class schedule this Fall? Make sure to check out some of these new coursed offered by the Registrar’s Office this upcoming Fall. MEGN342. UNDERWATER BASKETWEAVING. 2.0 Semester Hr. (I, II) An introduction to the mechanics of artistic fiber basket design while inhibited by fluid dynamics and a situational…
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…