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Founded in 1899, The Clarion is the official student news source of the University of Denver.

01/11/2024

Amendment H proposes the establishment of a judicial disciplinary board in Colorado. Contributing Writer Laylah Reyes covers why this is important and how it will impact the Colorado Supreme Court. https://loom.ly/cI7JuhE

As we all very well know, this election season is and will make history as one of the most anticipated elections in U.S. history. By the end of this election, we will either have our first Black, Sou

01/11/2024

Contributing writer Brooke Ballenger takes a look at the arguments for and against Ballot measure 309, which would ban the only slaughterhouse currently in operation in Denver. https://loom.ly/Vc9RBp4

Although there is only one slaughterhouse still left in Denver, this election cycle is bringing a ballot measure to ban it. While the presidential election is all anyone can talk about, the Denver ba

01/11/2024

Chancellor Haefner has faced much criticism in his time as chancellor. Contributing writer Soffy Anderson covers how his rise to power was fast-tracked, and why that matters. https://loom.ly/2IHLrbo

If you’re curious who the chancellor of our university is, don’t feel alone. Known only to some by the flash of his Converse, our esteemed Chancellor has become quite the elusive persona

01/11/2024

DUPB put on a 'Spooktacular Celebration' last week on the Dimond Green. Contributing writer Eliza Schwartz talks all about the pumpkin painting, raffles and corn maze laser tag.

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Dimond Green was completely transformed into a Halloween haunt as the DU Programming Board (DUPB) set up this year's “Spooktacular Celebration.” The event was

31/10/2024

Denver's men's soccer team is having a historic season. Contributing writer Klara Niss sat down with Sam Bassett, who is a key player on the team, to talk about the season and his college career.

Senior midfielder Sam Bassett has been leading the charge for the Denver soccer team on and off the field. Entering his fourth year this past August, Bassett boasts 1,184 minutes played and has talli

31/10/2024

Rumors that Mary Reed Hall is haunted have circulated for years. This Halloween, Opinions Editor Annabelle Kiely tells the story of Mary Reed and presents proof that her ghost does indeed roam the building. https://loom.ly/aJ-ayVg

Do you believe in ghosts? The question is always a hot topic this time of year, but I for one firmly believe in ghosts. I’ve made a habit of seeking out the paranormal, and I’ve done my share of

31/10/2024

Halloween is here and there are too many movies to choose from. Contributing writer Weston Tybor helps naviagte the best picks this season to properly get you in the Halloween mood.

Over the past few Octobers, I have developed a tradition of watching a horror movie for every day of the month. Though tedious, I was raised to love the genre. My dad decorated the house with framed

31/10/2024

Contributing writer Delaney Pascuzzo talks to members of Girls Skate Denver and Q***r Skate Denver about how they are actively breaking barriers in the skating scene in her latest piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bpquBieKUAIt’s an ordinary day at Cushing Skate Park. The unforgiving sun reflects off the cool gray concrete, casting a glow on the skaters below. The slap o

30/10/2024

With election day fast approaching, Contributing Writer Joshua Palacios explores the various obstacles to voting that many marginalized communities face today.

Being able to vote in the 2020 election felt huge for me — not only was it my first time voting, but it was my first chance to add my voice to a country that’s still figuring out how to include a

30/10/2024

As conservative politicians continue to mispronounce Kamala Harris's name, contributing writer Theodora Boateng explains how important first names are to individuality and respect.https://loom.ly/NjALtSA

Our first names individualize who we are, while our last names are shared names and connected to other people. Kamala (Kuhm-uh-luh) is Sanskrit for Nelumbo nucifera or simply lotus flower. T

30/10/2024

DU Hockey continues to dominate the world of college hockey. Contributing writer Christian Moreno reports on the series versus Wisconsin that kept the team undefeated.

Denver hockey swept the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers in a testing weekend for the Crimson and Gold. Wisconsin traveled to Denver for the first time since 2016. Friday was a chippy, hard-fou

30/10/2024

Contributing Writer Theodora Boateng sits down with DU First-Generation Initiatives and Volunteers in Partnership Director Linda Quintanar for a conversation about her role in providing support for DACA and undocumented students at DU.

Linda Quintanar, director of Volunteers in Partnership and First-Generation Initiatives, began at the University of Denver as an undergraduate Spanish and international business student. She then wen

29/10/2024

Proposition 2U will allow librarians, social workers and more to have access to collective bargaining in their workplaces. Contributing writer Ian Duran covers why this change is important, and why you should support the proposition. https://loom.ly/XGuSEXg

As of right now, in Denver County, only police officers, teachers and firefighters have the legal right to collectively bargain with their unions. Collective bargaining is the active negotia

29/10/2024

Contributing writer Z Klawetter discusses ballot measure 2T which would allow qualified non citizens to take police and fire jobs in Colorado. https://loom.ly/P_sS0ns

Next Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. As Denver voters cast their ballots, they'll be deciding the fate of ballot measure 2T, which would remove citizenship requirements for police and fire jobs in

29/10/2024

University of Denver's women's soccer regular season wrapped up their regular season last week. Contributing writer Nick Allen reports on the final two games of the season.

Denver women’s soccer finished their regular season on the road this week, beating South Dakota State 2-1 and South Dakota 2-0.Denver found the net early in the first half against South Dakota

25/10/2024

One of DU's expansive choices of club sports is women's hockey. Contributing writer Eliza Schwartz highlights everything you need to know about one of the best club teams on campus.

It’s no secret that the University of Denver is well-known for its esteemed hockey program. Yet, the program’s success goes beyond the NCAA level, since the Club Women’s Ice Hockey team is cert

25/10/2024

It finally feels like fall has begun in Denver. Contributing writer Weston Tybor has all the best food and drink finds in the area to try this season.

While Colorado had a slow start to fall, it seems like the cooler weather is now here to stay. Fall is my favorite season — from the movies to the leaves, I always find comfort in this time of year

25/10/2024

This year the Clarion celebrates its 125th year of publication. Executive Editor Riley Laub describes the anniversary reunion, the importance of the Clarion alumni connections and the significance of the Clarion on DU's campus. https://loom.ly/-EZh9tg

To our readers, On Saturday, the Clarion welcomed back many alumni to our campus to celebrate the 125th year of being the student newspaper at the University of Denver. It was one of the gre

25/10/2024

A new Beau Jo's location has officially opened near campus. Contributing writer Brayden Bogott sits down with president Codi Bair who is "proud to continue to expand Beau Jo’s legacy."

While the University of Denver dining hall provides multiple options most of the week, they are noticeably sparser over the weekends. Add the fact that the campus is close to many popular fast-food c

24/10/2024

Amidst mounting pressure to vote, contributing writer Hampton Terrell explains how grief about Gaza is impacting his vote, and how others should not be made to feel guilty for hesitating to vote this election. https://loom.ly/7Ldrruk

To be very clear, I will be voting for Kamala Harris in November, and I encourage those who value a reality without Donald Trump to do the same. However, I also want to be very clear on another point

24/10/2024

Following Vice President Harris and former President Trump's appearance on Univision, Contributing Writer Joshua Palacios examines the significance of the event for the 2024 presidential election.

The Latine town halls hosted by Univision, featuring both presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlight the critical role Latine voters will play in the upcoming 2024 presidential

24/10/2024

Contributing writer Z Klawetter examines Denver's new ballot measure to help address the affordable housing issue. https://loom.ly/YpLXZzQ

Election Day is just over two weeks away, and among the various proposals up for consideration is Ballot Measure 2R, which would add an extra 0.5% sales tax to fund affordable housing in Denver.

24/10/2024

Contributing writer Sarah Krohn examines Nasa's new interplanetary spacecraft, and it's mission to find life on one of Jupiters moons! https://loom.ly/huUBOfw

On Oct. 14, Florida’s Kennedy Space Center saw the launch of the Europa Clipper, NASA’s largest interplanetary spacecraft to date. The Europa Clipper will journey over 1.8 billion miles to study

23/10/2024

Last week's Jubilee x Karaoke event by African Students United featured deep questions about the experience of African students at DU. Contributing Writer Theodora Boateng has the details.

On Oct. 18 at the Community Commons Gallery, African Students United (ASU) held their third event of the year — African-themed “Middle Ground” by Jubilee, a digital media company dedicated to u

23/10/2024

Last Friday, DUPB hosted an event for homecoming weekend, the DU Palooza. Contributing writer Delaney Pascuzzo covers all the music the palooza put on for students and families.

The DU Programming Board kicked off homecoming weekend last Friday, Oct. 18, with DU Palooza.The warm weather many hoped would stay through homecoming weekend was replaced with an ominous set of

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