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Stanford University

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Mountainfilm in Telluride announces 2012 Moving Mountains Symposium roster

    Population is the theme of this year's Moving Mountains Symposium on Friday, May 25, kicking off the 34th annual Mountainfilm in Telluride film festival, which runs through May 28 over Memorial Day Weekend. The full roster of speakers for the symposium was just announced.

  • Calendar

    March 22, 2012

    Nick Arvin Puts It Together

    Population is the theme of this year's Moving Mountains Symposium on Friday, May 25, kicking off the 34th annual Mountainfilm in Telluride film festival, which runs through May 28 over Memorial Day Weekend. The full roster of speakers for the symposium was just announced.

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Meet ten Mullen grads recruited by major colleges in Dave Logan era

    Dave Logan, recently fired as head coach of Mullen High School, is denying that he knew about recruiting violations, and says he would have fired any assistants guilty of such acts. As noted in our post yesterday, Mullen has long been suspected of recruiting -- but Logan's defenders insist he attra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    The Real World holds an open casting call in Fort Collins

    Buy a red car and find someone young and spry to liven up your life. That's what most people would do when staring down the precipice of a life crisis. I applied for The Real World online. Last Tuesday I got an e-mail telling me that I was a very important person -- or at least invited to the Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Marijuana patients get their humor tested by nutty professor Peter McGraw in Wired

    Peter McGraw.​Last August, I detailed the strange story of Peter McGraw, a CU-Boulder professor dead set on explaining what makes things funny. Since then, the odd tale has continued: A piece I penned for Wired magazine describes McGraw's continued efforts to crack the humor code, a scholarly ... More >>

  • News

    March 17, 2011

    Say What? Meet the walking, talking argument for Denver's Urban Debate League

    Peter McGraw.​Last August, I detailed the strange story of Peter McGraw, a CU-Boulder professor dead set on explaining what makes things funny. Since then, the odd tale has continued: A piece I penned for Wired magazine describes McGraw's continued efforts to crack the humor code, a scholarly ... More >>

  • News

    September 9, 2010

    Kristen Stillman puts her family first. That's why she's letting her four kids go

    Peter McGraw.​Last August, I detailed the strange story of Peter McGraw, a CU-Boulder professor dead set on explaining what makes things funny. Since then, the odd tale has continued: A piece I penned for Wired magazine describes McGraw's continued efforts to crack the humor code, a scholarly ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Monica Marquez Supreme Court selection disappoints Clear the Bench's Matt Arnold

    Monica Marquez.​Clear the Bench Colorado's Matt Arnold -- the man behind an effort to vote out three current Supreme Court justices for allegedly unconstitutional rulings -- was far less than thrilled by Governor Bill Ritter's appointment of Monica Marquez to the court. Indeed, he says that i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Funny stuff: Who should get credit for unlocking secrets of laughter with benign violation theory?

    ​As noted in last week's cover story, "The Nutty Professor," CU prof Peter McGraw has come up with what he sees as a new theory of humor -- the benign violation theory -- and some scholars think it's a major step forward in the field. Others, however, aren't so convinced, because they believe ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2010

    What makes us laugh? Professor Peter McGraw thinks he's found the answer to one of humanity's greatest questions

    ​As noted in last week's cover story, "The Nutty Professor," CU prof Peter McGraw has come up with what he sees as a new theory of humor -- the benign violation theory -- and some scholars think it's a major step forward in the field. Others, however, aren't so convinced, because they believe ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    Get Out!: Arizona and America Join Joe Arpaio in Rushing to Inquire: Are Your Papers in Order?

    ​As noted in last week's cover story, "The Nutty Professor," CU prof Peter McGraw has come up with what he sees as a new theory of humor -- the benign violation theory -- and some scholars think it's a major step forward in the field. Others, however, aren't so convinced, because they believe ... More >>

  • Film

    May 27, 2010

    Sex and the City struggles against nature to stay forever young

    ​As noted in last week's cover story, "The Nutty Professor," CU prof Peter McGraw has come up with what he sees as a new theory of humor -- the benign violation theory -- and some scholars think it's a major step forward in the field. Others, however, aren't so convinced, because they believe ... More >>

  • Film

    January 21, 2010

    American Faust: From Condi to Neo-Condi

    ​As noted in last week's cover story, "The Nutty Professor," CU prof Peter McGraw has come up with what he sees as a new theory of humor -- the benign violation theory -- and some scholars think it's a major step forward in the field. Others, however, aren't so convinced, because they believe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: The end is near

    Tyler Hansbrough. The March 18 blog "Our March Madness Predictions: A Prelude to Humiliation..." shared NCAA men's and women's basketball picks made by my daughter Lora and me, which fell short of flawless. True, we had Connecticut making it to the women's finals on Tuesday, but not Louisville, whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: Have the Connecticut women even broken a sweat yet?

    Connecticut's Maya Moore. The updates that have followed in the wake of the March 18 blog "Our March Madness Predictions: A Prelude to Humiliation...," which shared choices in the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament made by my daughter Lora and me, have been grim at times. Last night, thou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: 0-2 in the women's tourney last night

    Going slow and steady didn't help Marissa Coleman's Maryland Terps. The women's NCAA basketball tournament bracket my daughter Lora and I shared in "Our March Madness Predictions: A Prelude to Humiliation..." have taken a pounding, and last night's pair of Elite Eight games didn't help -- not that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: Savaged by (Baylor) Bears

    Louisville's late burst plowed under Kelli Griffin's Baylor squad. The women's NCAA basketball bracket put together by my daughter Lora and me isn't quite as calamitous as our men's picks, but close. The big blow: Baylor, which we designated to reach the finals, went dry late in the second half of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: The catastrophe worsens in the women's second round

    Duke's Abby Waner, who's from Highlands Ranch, probably didn't enjoy the game against Michigan State. Oh. My. God. The headline on the first blog about the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament picks made by my daughter Lora and me -- "Our March Madness Predictions: A Prelude to Humiliation. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: A sad start to the women's second round

    Italee Lucas' 21 points weren't enough for the Tar Heels. "Our March Madness Predictions: A Prelude to Humiliation...," published March 18, shared brackets assembled by me and my daughter, Lora, for both the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments -- and in an update posted yesterday, I noted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Our March Madness predictions: The women's first round went well -- but what happened to Tennessee?

    Legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Although most fans who fill out brackets during NCAA basketball tournament season only focus on the men's teams, the contest through the Archdiocese of Denver that my daughter Lora and I have participated in during recent years gives the women equal billing. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    Our March Madness picks: A prelude to humiliation...

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • News

    February 5, 2009

    Medical marijuana has become a growth industry in Colorado

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • News

    December 18, 2008

    The Gundersons get us ready for Basil, the robot of our dreams

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    John Lynch for Governor? GOP chief floats former Bronco's name

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • News

    August 28, 2008

    Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio may have super powers

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • News

    August 28, 2008

    Barack Obama gives principal Michael Johnston extra credit

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    Shiloh Benson Tillemann-Dick’s Veep Sheet

    A photo-illustration from the University of Pittsburgh website. Each year, I sit down with my daughter Lora -- a rabid sports fan with strong opinions about 9News' Susie Wargin -- to fill out NCAA tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball championships as part of a friendly cont ... More >>

  • Film

    April 10, 2008

    Smart People

    Intelligence goes soft in this more obvious than smart rom-com.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    The Best of Westword 1990

    Intelligence goes soft in this more obvious than smart rom-com.

  • News

    November 1, 2007

    Partly Sunny

    CU students have twice won the Solar Decathlon. Can they make it a three-peat?

  • Calendar

    October 11, 2007

    Brain Waves

    CU students have twice won the Solar Decathlon. Can they make it a three-peat?

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    Heat on the Street (Trying to Find the 4th of July in Africa), Parts I and II

    CU students have twice won the Solar Decathlon. Can they make it a three-peat?

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    The Legend of Leeroy Jenkins

    Ben Schulz issued the battle cry that echoed across World of Warcraft.

  • News

    November 2, 2006

    From Russia, Without Love

    Hackers are selling rape porn through university websites -- including student pages at UCD.

  • News

    July 27, 2006

    All the World's a Stage

    Doug and Wendy Ishii are more than mere players in the realms of science and theater.

  • News

    December 16, 2004

    Girl Trouble

    When CU students take the Delta Delta Delta pledge, they take it very seriously.

  • News

    September 2, 2004

    Panty Raid

    From JonBenét to Kobe Bryant, Colorado gets hung out to dry.

  • News

    April 1, 2004

    Monkey Business

    CU's animal attraction isn't limited to recruiting parties.

  • News

    April 1, 2004

    Can Elway Save CU?

    The former Broncos quarterback may lead one more drive to victory.

  • News

    December 25, 2003

    Year in Review: Strange But True

    From kitty cut-ups to an airline named Ted, this was one oddball year.

  • News

    October 30, 2003

    The Message

    Business Call

  • News

    October 3, 2002

    Sermon on the Mount

    The goddess Hathor has a message for Black Hawk.

  • News

    November 22, 2001

    Disorder in the Court

    Judge John Kane has seen too many casualties in the War on Drugs. Now he demands a government retreat.

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    Touched by an Angel

    Gifted children are otherworldly, Linda Silverman says. The challenge is helping them thrive here on earth.

  • News

    November 30, 2000

    The Beats Go On

    How a kid from Boulder became an eyewitness to the passing of an era.

  • News

    November 18, 1999

    Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

    The answer is in the cards -— Blue Mountain cards.

  • News

    July 2, 1998

    Reach for the Sky!

    Two local lawmen go hunting for aliens on a top-secret stakeout.

  • News

    October 9, 1997

    Global Warning

    What do you get when greenhouse gases inspire greenhouse guesses? A heated argument--but not much scientific agreement.

  • News

    April 26, 1995

    CHECK, PLEASE

    MEET THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO KICK THE NEW MAYOR AROUND.WHO'S WATCHING THE WATCHDOGS NUMBERS AREN'T THE ONLY THINGS GETTING CRUNCHED IN THE RACE FOR DENVER AUDITOR.

  • News

    October 5, 1994

    SUPER SUNDAY

    MEET THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO KICK THE NEW MAYOR AROUND.WHO'S WATCHING THE WATCHDOGS NUMBERS AREN'T THE ONLY THINGS GETTING CRUNCHED IN THE RACE FOR DENVER AUDITOR.

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