Photos: 4/20 at CU-Boulder scenes you won't see this year

CU-Boulder administrators insist they're not cracking down on the campus' annual 4/20 event -- but they're closing Norlin Quad and banning visitors on the big day. Thanks to these actions, scenes like the ones captured by photographers Kate Levy and Colleen Whitfield at last year's bash won't be taking place...

By Michael Roberts

April 18, 2012

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CU-Boulder administrators insist they're not cracking down on the campus' annual 4/20 event -- but they're closing Norlin Quad and banning visitors on the big day. Thanks to these actions, scenes like the ones captured by photographers Kate Levy and Colleen Whitfield at last year's bash won't be taking place. We've culled highlights from their separate slide shows to remind of what was, and what won't be. Check them out below. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Page down to check out more 4/20 at CU Boulder scenes you won't see this year. Follow and like the Michael Roberts/Westword Facebook page.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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