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Sebastian Metz before his surgery (left) and today.

Sebastian Metz's heart is in the right place. If only his brain and body could follow.

By Luke Turf

Thursday, May 8

Four Guardian Angels meet in the 1400 block of Ogden Street at dusk for their weekly march up and around Colfax Avenue, where they patrol the... More>>

Boys Will Be Wetboys

It was fun while it lasted — but now MTV wants to mainstream Colorado's weirdest skateboarders.

By Jared Jacang Maher

Thursday, May 1

It was fun while it lasted — but now MTV wants to mainstream Colorado's weirdest skateboarders. First things first. The Wetboys are not... More>>

Pedicab entrepreneur Steve Meyer has started a rolling revolution from Denver.

Wheels of Fortune

Steve Meyer wants to sell pedicabs to the world — but is the world willing to go along for the ride?

By Joel Warner

Thursday, April 24

The sales pitches are assorted and relentless, shouted to an endless flood of pedestrians bedecked in Colorado Rockies attire streaming down the... More>>

Several off-duty officers stand guard at Runnin' of the Green, while another moonlighter patrols the course.

Rent-a-Cop

Denver's finest protect and serve, whether they're being paid by the city or the corner bar.

By Luke Turf

Thursday, April 17

Marty Vanover has been part of Denver's music scene for a dozen years, greeting crowds at the Ogden Theatre and listening to the bands on stage,... More>>

The running man: Tony Krupicka often runs trails 180 miles a week; Jocelyn Jenks crewed for him when he finished the 2007 Leadville 100 race three hours ahead of the nearest contender.

Ultrarunning Gets Younger – and Faster

Tony Krupicka takes his sport to new extremes.

By Alan Prendergast

Thursday, April 10

Three things you need to know right away about Tony Krupicka: First, the guy loves to run. Loves it. He cruises the trails above Colorado... More>>

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Mi Casa Is Not Tu Casa

L et's get one thing straight: The protesters who gather outside the El Sol Day Labor Center in... More>>

Cleveland

A career con man brings his talents to Cleveland’s art world

Six years ago, Zachary Coleman looked like a godsend to the founders of Arts Collinwood. They... More>>

Dallas

Dallas' The Bridge Homeless Center's Progressive Approach May Actually Make a Difference

The southern edge of downtown Dallas has grown quiet and dank before tonight’s storm, and... More>>

Houston

Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospital

Amanda Lilley was only six years old and could be loving, sweet and delightful, requiring hugs... More>>

Kansas City

The Shawnee Mission East class of '08 loves its gay homecoming king

On a cold February night, the Shawnee Mission East gym is packed. It's Senior Night, and the... More>>

Miami

The Shooting of Estefano

Fabio "Estefano" Salgado drove his midnight blue Aston Martin convertible down Biscayne... More>>

Phoenix

Relentless stickering and guerrilla marketing have made Digital Summer one of the Valley’s hottest bands

It's a warm night in March, and the city of Scottsdale is under siege. Under cover of darkness, a... More>>

San Francisco

Punk Family Values

Carola Anderson carries a pitcher of limeade through her sprawling SOMA home affectionately... More>>

St. Louis

Radio Active: What has Patty Wente done to create such a meltdown at KWMU?

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is looking into questions surrounding the management and... More>>

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Ultrarunning Gets Younger – and Faster
Tony Krupicka takes his sport to new extremes.
Boys Will Be Wetboys
It was fun while it lasted — but now MTV wants to mainstream Colorado's weirdest skateboarders.
Rent-a-Cop
Denver's finest protect and serve, whether they're being paid by the city or the corner bar.
Rush to Riot
How seriously should we take Rush Limbaugh's fantasies of a disturbance in Denver?
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More is not merrier for Highland homeowners who want to stop construction in their neighborhoods.

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A contentious faculty meeting points to independence for CU-Boulder's student newspaper — but at what cost?

Ultrarunning Gets Younger – and Faster
Tony Krupicka takes his sport to new extremes.
Rent-a-Cop
Denver's finest protect and serve, whether they're being paid by the city or the corner bar.
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Mexican music is more than mariachi bands.
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Can We Talk?

The latest from the Colorado Tourism Office leaves us speechless.

By Patricia Calhoun

Thursday, May 8

Last month, the Colorado Tourism Office offered a taste of this state to New Yorkers in the form of "Colorado High Altitude Concrete," made by the... More>>

Off Limits

Snack Down

PETA gets to the meat of the problem at Frontier Airlines.

Thursday, May 8

Ingrid Newkirk , the president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, must not fly very often. Last month the head of the militant... More>>

What's So Funny?

Sporting Chance

Three strikes and Colorado's out.

By Adam Cayton-Holland

Thursday, May 8

I was scrolling through my DVR listings last week, dutifully recording Top Chef and Escape to Chimp Eden — yes, I know I could do a... More>>

The Message

Olympics Travel a Hurdle for Local News Media

When it comes to travel, news organizations are asking themselves: Should we stay or should we go?

By Michael Roberts

Thursday, May 8

The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, are producing huge headlines three months before the opening ceremonies, slated for August 8, and the... More>>

Ask A Mexican

Arrested Development

Why do Mexicans always run from the cops when a camera is rolling?

By Gustavo Arellano

Thursday, May 8

Dear Mexican: Whenever I see the television show COPS , the white folks pull over and hope no one searches anything where there are at least... More>>

Calhoun

The Colfax Marathon Goes Off-Course

Why is this race skipping the best stretch of this street?

By Patricia Calhoun

Thursday, May 8

For the past two years, on the morning of the Colfax Marathon, I've gotten up at dawn, prepared myself for the grueling day ahead, then steered my... More>>

Letters

Letters to the Editor

Letters from the week of 5/8/2008

Thursday, May 8

Bite Me , Jason Sheehan, May 1 Fowl Bawl Whenever I pick up Westword , I start off with the Letters section just to see if anyone is... More>>

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Marc Berghaus and Caroline Douglas at Sandy Carson Gallery

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