Sixteen-year-old Kate Sun said she’d always been a happy, active kid. A junior at George...
How is Our Mental Health after a Year-long Pandemic?
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Christie Gosch
Indie Prof: And the Oscar goes to…
The Indie Prof reviews this year’s Oscar nominations including: “Nomadland,” “Sound of Metal,” “Mank,” “The Trial of the Chicago Seven,” “Minari,” and others from previous articles.
Child Tax Credit Is a Reality; Bennet’s Work Made it Happen
During the Democratic primary, Sen. Bennet ran on his American Family Act, which was subsequently endorsed by the Biden-Harris campaign and now has been included in the American Rescue Act.
NE Students Get Academic Recognition in Nat’l Programs
A total of 34 students in six NE Denver High Schools were recognized in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program or the National Merit Scholarship Program.
…NE News Updates
1) Central Park Development Status Update; 2) Neighborhood Saddened by Death of Central Park Woman; 3) Credit Union of CO to Build Headquarters in Central Park; 4) 72 Income-Qualified Units Coming on Colfax; 5) Denver Acquires New Mountain Park; 6) New Public Bathroom Being Installed Downtown
Sue Stomps into Denver
SUE, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found, has arrived at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a two-month visit. Designed to appeal to dinosaur lovers of all ages, the exhibition features large-screen animations of SUE’s swampy habitat, a re-creation of the archaeological dig where SUE was found, touchable bronze casts of SUE’s bones, and more than 20 fossils of dinosaurs discovered in Colorado.
Legislature’s Second Pandemic Session Shaping Up To Be Hectic
Legislative leaders tried to tamp down expectations for the session, given the continuing pandemic. But the volume and variety of bills introduced after lawmakers returned indicate this will be a full and contentious session ranging over many issues.
Archiving 2020: A Difficult Year
“2020 was a rough year for a lot of people, with big events that had an impact on everybody,” says James Peterson, assistant curator for artifacts at the History Colorado Center museum.
Teach Your Children Well: Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots
Rex’s book is described as a “Primer for kids growing up in an era when facts are considered debatable and opinions are oft expressed loudly and without empathy.
New Playgrounds in NE Celebrate Nature, Inclusivity
Innovative outdoor play areas are coming soon to a neighborhood near you, just as demand for outdoor activities has never been greater.
Your Hidden Investment in Precious Metals Is at Risk
If you have a gas-powered vehicle, you have three to seven grams of precious metals in your catalytic converter.
Indie Prof: “One Night in Miami ” and “Borgen”
This month the Indie Prof reviews the movie “One Night in Miami” on Amazon and the Danish series “Borgen” on Netflix.
