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Best, and Worst:

Sienna Ferguson, Managing Editor March 17, 2025

With the recent influx in the Popular-ity of movie musicals (and especially adaptations of stage musicals), it seems that we are finally approaching a new musical renaissance. Films like Wicked (2024)...

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Modern Tamagotchi 

Juju Read, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2025

I was not a child of the internet. I did not spend a lot of time on YouTube or the like, so my exposure to the digital world was rather limited until I was around 12 (thankfully). The majority of my time...

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The Subway Sandwich Spiral

Sienna Ferguson, Managing Editor March 3, 2025

The Appetizer (or, a taste of backstory)  Nearly two years ago now, back when I was still a freelance writer, I pitched a similar idea to this article to the Sentry after receiving a Subway coupon page...

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Our Democratic Universe

Wrenn Gosch, Freelance Writer February 28, 2025

Though the world often feels unjust, with innocent people suffering and dying from forces outside their control, I find our state of affairs to be inherently democratic. Our lands are vast enough to house...

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Extending an Olive Branch

Wrenn Gosch, Freelance Writer February 17, 2025

One particularly beautiful summer day in 1969, Mr. Rogers, host of famously wholesome American TV show Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, decided to cool off on air. He laid out a kiddie pool, filling it first...

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Society Diversifies, Yet Language Declines 

Pierre Giguiento, Freelance Writer February 3, 2025

Language. It’s our means of communicating thoughts and ideas from one person to another, whether consciously or subconsciously. It takes the form of spoken words but also of the slightest movement of...

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MLK Celebration Stands Against Incoming President

Juju Read, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2025

Just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, thousands across the country joined to celebrate the life and late birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Denver’s own...

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The Sprinkler Setback

Madeline Grace, Freelance Writer September 29, 2024

On my way to my 12:30 class in North Classroom, I stumbled into a situation—a wet situation. On the grass lawn East of St. Cajetan's Church, adjacent to Plaza, CU Denver managerial horticultural staff...

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The Issue with AI “Art”

Maya Rae Taylor, Design Editor August 28, 2024

In an age where AI is becoming more and more prevalent, it's no surprise that AI is being used in a large variety of fields as it continues to advance and improve. However, the use of AI has become an...

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A Message from Your Student Life Director

Jarrick Brown, Director of Student Life August 28, 2024

Welcome Back, Lynx! We hope you all had an amazing summer and are ready for an exciting new year! The Student Life team is thrilled to welcome you back to campus. Our goal this year is to enhance your...

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World Tragedy and Burnout

Mazie Neill, Writer August 6, 2024

The buzzword “Burnout” can be applied to many things in life, including your job, passions, hobbies, and even daily tasks of life. Perhaps the most relevant coinage for “burnout” can be applied...

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Here’s Why Job Applications Are Terrible

Harriet Falconetti, News Editor July 27, 2024

Well, it’s that season again—time to boot up Handshake, brush off your résumé, and submit yourself to the unstoppable forces of capital that govern our society. Those summer jobs and internships...

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