Editorial | Masking at campus sports events needs improvement
2022-02-11
Any spectator of live sports knows that supporter turnout can influence the outcome of a game; the more fans, the better — and this rings true for our MountainRead more >
Editorial: UCCS’ COVID-19 approach is confusing
2022-02-01
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, “unprecedented times” became a popular way to describe the state of the world. Two years in, a lack of precedent no longer suffices to explainRead more >
Editorial: ‘Dear professor,’ from yours truly
2021-12-08
Dear professor, You have — arguably — one of the most influential and important jobs out there. As your students, we see … You are tasked with shaping the college experience for a diverse body of students. The firstRead more >
Mobile IDs are not what students need
2021-10-28
Scribe Editors [email protected] Student IDs have long been a staple of college life, providing access to campus dining and residence halls, recreational spaces and local discounts. This semester, UCCS implemented the MobileRead more >
Never forget: how 9/11 changed the world
2021-09-11
Scribe Editors [email protected] The Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are coming up on their 20-year anniversary. The attacks caused nearly 3,000 deaths and over 25,000 injuries. It remains the deadliest terrorist attack in history in theRead more >
Spring break and virtual commencement spark frustrations among majority of students, Chancellor and provost defend decisions
2021-04-26
Cambrea Schrank [email protected] *Interviews conducted by Cambrea Schrank and Joy Webb. Interview questions prepared by Editorial Board UCCS’ decision to have a split spring break and hybrid commencement ceremony this semester have fired up student frustrations, prompting many to question the administration’s decision-making process and the factoring of student input in suchRead more >
Guest Editorial: In the Boulder community, a long moment of grief
2021-04-13
Israel Wheatley, former Scribe editor and UCCS alumni I moved to Boulder in July 2020. Taking food with me wasn’t a priority–I chose my apartment in particular because of howRead more >
Staff thoughts on Student Press Freedom Day
2021-02-26
Scribe Staff [email protected] What does student media mean to you? Growing as a journalist and holding the university accountable without prejudice Student media serves as a stable and empowering platformRead more >
Administration should support faculty and staff during mental health crises
2020-12-18
Annika Schmidt, Joy Webb [email protected] , [email protected] In 2019, Congress passed the Higher Education Mental Health Act, which is meant to ensure that college students have access to mental health resources. Although mentalRead more >
The notorious RBG: her legacy, and what we do next
2020-09-23
Scribe Editors [email protected] Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) passed away on Sept. 18, 2020. She began her legal career in the early 1960s and fought for equal rights for all right up until the final years of herRead more >