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Independent Kiwi works toward master's degree
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At the age of 17, Jennie Lloyd left her home in Auckland, New Zealand to pursue higher education. Three years later, at 20 years old, she found herself at CSU, working toward a masters Degree in agricultural economics. "I just thought Colorado sounded cool from the stories from people I met," she said.
'The Innocents' is a quality psychological thriller
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This Halloween, will you be re-watching the many "Saw" flicks or perhaps the latest installment of "Final Destination?" Might I entice you with something a bit classier for this Halloween season that will be sure to ignite your sense of dread and terror? It is time to break away from the usual fright filled flicks of this century and embrace the old-school horror films that still succeed in scaring you out of your pants.
CSU student tackles UFC, 'True Life'
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In between his art classes, Ian Stonehouse, 22, is throwing kicks and punches, spending his free time at the Evolution dojo and always working to become an Ultimate Fighting Champion fighter. "It's hard when I'm tired at the end of the day, but I try to just take it in stride and relax when I find myself getting upset," he said.
Ritter to push for 58 at CSU
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Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter will speak today in support of the controversial Amendment 58 on the Lory Student Center Plaza at 4:30 p.m. The amendment will hike severance taxes, or taxes on resources removed from the earth such as oil and natural gas, by $321 million a year.
Democrats visit CSU campus
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With eight days left until the general election, four local Democratic candidates campaigned on the Plaza, pushing the importance of local races. Congressional District Four Rep. hopeful Betsy Markey, Larimer County Commissioner for District 2 Randy Eubanks, District 3 County Commissioner hopeful Roger Hoffmann and State Rep.
Singer's 7-year-old nephew found dead
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CHICAGO -- Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was found dead in the back of an SUV on Monday, ending a frantic search that began after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother three days earlier. The singer and actress was among seven family members and close friends who cried and held hands as they identified Julian King's body from a live image on a television screen at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office Monday afternoon.
Schaffer, Udall call Truce
In run-up to election, attack ads withdrawn
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As Election Day approaches, the cost of the battle for Colorado's open U.S. Senate seat has already surpassed $17 million as poll-leading Congressman Mark Udall, D-Colo., and former Republican Congressman Bob Schaffer, are withdrawing from a long line of attack advertisements against one another.
Penley's No. 2 retires
Concluding a rapid ascension, Exec. VP Lincoln leaves CSU
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CSU President Larry Penley announced in an e-mail message to select campus leaders this month that Executive Vice President John Lincoln, who was promoted to the No. 2 position at the university last year, offered his resignation and is retiring to a solely contractual position.
Feds disrupt alleged plot targeting Obama
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Feds disrupt alleged plot targeting Obama By LARA JAKES JORDAN Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Two white supremacists allegedly plotted to go on a national killing spree, shooting and decapitating black people and ultimately targeting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, federal authorities said Monday.
Kevin Costner, Michelle Obama to visit Colorado
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Kevin Costner, Michelle Obama to visit Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) _ Actor Kevin Costner and Michelle Obama will both visit Colorado to attend early vote rallies this week. Costner is scheduled to attend a rally Monday afternoon at Colorado College and then attend a sign making party in Colorado Springs.
McCain says pundits being fooled, promises victory
Mike Glover -Associated Press
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HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) _ Republican John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin told a Pennsylvania audience Tuesday that "it's wonderful to fool the pundits" and vowed to pull out an upset win over Democratic rival Barack Obama. "I'm not afraid of the fight, I'm ready for it," said McCain, continuing his sharp assault on Obama at a noisy rally opening his campaign day.
