Boy scouting was founded in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell in England. I know this because it was a fact that I had to learn to…

Variety is the spice of life, they say - but we can’t all handle as much spice as we’d like to think, and too much…

What do Folklore and Mythology, Public Health and Dance all have in common? They are majors offered at universities other than DU. This is not…

In a world overrun by smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops that appear more dinosaur-like every day, the idea of an annual State of the Union…

During World War I, Americans willingly rationed food in order to conserve for the war effort in Europe. A hallmark of this was “Meatless Mondays,”…

Mondays are by far the worst day of the week. It means the end of the weekend and the start of classes. But the dining…

Colorado has a serious water problem. With an exploding population, primarily along the Front Range, and declining water resources as aquifers are overpumped and surface…

With today’s economic and cultural trend toward globalization, learning a second language is an invaluable tool. Knowing a second language allows a greater understanding of…

The Denver B-cycle, a popular bike sharing program introduced in Denver in 2010, currently has an operating season from mid-March through mid-December. But with 60…

Vaccines are one of the greatest developments in medical science—they have prevented the spread of disease and saved countless lives. Here at DU, many of…