On April 14, the newly founded Design, Build, Fly team traveled to Wichita, Kansas to compete at the national Design, Build, Fly competition. Design, Build, Fly, which is sponsored by the AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), is a competition that challenges students to design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of a radio-controlled…
Following the campus motto of Earth, Energy, and Environment, the Mines’ sustainability committee met to discuss the future actions of the organization’s involvement on campus. Comprised of mainly administrative heads, graduate students and faculty, the sustainability committee looks to increase its involvement and presence on campus by applying for an American Society of Civil Engineers…
As the semester winds down to a close, the auras of reflection, introspection and nostalgia reign prominent amongst the graduating seniors. The end of our last semester at Mines comes with the emotional gravitas of closing one chapter and turning the page to the next one There is the fundamental desire to continue the pursuit…
Taurus (Apr. 20 – May 20): Just like finals week, it’s that time of year where the bull really shines! You all got to start off your celestial month with a lot of green (that Earth Day, though), meaning you’re in for a treat. Hmm… finals… green… Got it. The stars want me to get…
I had a deep and revelatory dream in which I metaphorically saw that we are all going to be mind-controlled by technology. Technology has more control over our lives than ever before, partly because of what it can bring to us, but also because there is a lot of money to be made out of…
As many of us know from the countless ads on TV, sound bites on the news, and articles on the internet, we live in a time of record wealth and income inequality. Income Inequality What is not commonly known is that the reality of income inequality is far worse than our perception of the problem….
What caused Casa Alba to close and when will they realistically reopen? Due to the name being racially offensive, Casa Alba was shut down by social justice warriors. Said warriors now maintain a strong point there under the guise of a nonprofit puppy rescue crew. Never trust nonprofit puppy rescue crews. If you see any…
Red Rocks offers plenty of entertainment opportunities if you plan on staying around Golden this summer. The park is popular among tourists, and for a good reason: Concerts are a one-of-a-kind experience and the scenery is unforgettable. The amphitheater is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and according to their website, the amphitheater was once…
Mines Little Theater (MLT) just wrapped up its final performances for the spring musical, Young Frankenstein. After working long hours, attending countless rehearsals, and managing a myriad of elements critical for the production, the crew gave a performance that was a pleasure to see come to fruition. Performed at the Bunker Auditorium amidst an audience…
April was National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, Mines hosted its annual poetry reading in the sunlit library on April 8, 2016. Every year, a different collective of students from all over campus convene to share their poetry in front of a live audience. Toni Lefton, Teaching Professor and High Grade faculty advisor, shared some…