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Avery Clifton

Avery Clifton

Avery Clifton is a sophomore at CU Boulder studying journalism and political science. She is currently an assistant news editor for the CU Independent. She is most passionate about covering breaking news and politics.

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    Photos: Denver’s third ‘No Kings Day’

    by Sagan Randall, Avery CliftonSatori Griffith & Peter FitzGerald April 1, 2026
    by Sagan Randall, Avery CliftonSatori Griffith & Peter FitzGerald April 1, 2026 3 minutes read

    No Kings 3.0 drew approximately 10,000 to Denver on Saturday. By Sagan Randall, Avery Clifton, Satori …

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    Updated: Boulder Fire-Rescue responding to wildfire near Chautauqua Cottages

    by Avery Clifton February 28, 2026
    by Avery Clifton February 28, 2026 3 minutes read

    Boulder Fire-Rescue issued an evacuation warning around Chautauqua Cottages at 1:25 p.m. due to a wildfire. …

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    Chancellor Justin Schwartz prompts CU community for “big ideas” at annual state of the campus address

    by Avery Clifton February 12, 2026
    by Avery Clifton February 12, 2026 6 minutes read

    University of Colorado Boulder chancellor Justin Schwartz delivered the state of the campus address on Tuesday. By Avery Clifton

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    Visuals: Anti-ICE protesters take to Denver streets amid state-wide wave of demonstrations

    by Sagan Randall, Tyler Phillips & Avery Clifton February 6, 2026
    by Sagan Randall, Tyler Phillips & Avery Clifton February 6, 2026 3 minutes read

    Anti-ICE protesters take to the streets in Denver over the weekend. By Sagan Randall, Tyler Phillips …

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    Anti-ICE protests break out over the weekend in Boulder

    by Satori Griffith & Avery Clifton February 4, 2026
    by Satori Griffith & Avery Clifton February 4, 2026 7 minutes read

    Student and community led protests in Boulder drew crowds over the weekend, focused on national tensions …

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    Colorado Bureau of Investigation to review death of CU Boulder student Megan Trussell

    by Jazzy Tung & Avery Clifton February 3, 2026
    by Jazzy Tung & Avery Clifton February 3, 2026 4 minutes read

    The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will review the death of University of Colorado student Megan Trussell. …

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    Updated: SEEL building closed for the day following small fire

    by Avery Clifton February 2, 2026
    by Avery Clifton February 2, 2026 1 minutes read

    [12:40 p.m.] Update: The building will remain closed for the rest of the day, according to …

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    “Donald Trump has got to go”: Boulder community participates in “Free America” walkout near CU campus

    by Sagan Randall & Avery Clifton January 22, 2026
    by Sagan Randall & Avery Clifton January 22, 2026 6 minutes read

    On Tuesday, protesters assembled near CU Boulder as part of a national anti-Trump walkout. By Avery …

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    CU hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

    by Avery Clifton January 19, 2026
    by Avery Clifton January 19, 2026 6 minutes read

    The University of Colorado Boulder hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation at Macky Auditorium on Thursday. By …

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    CU settles lawsuit with doctoral students alleging discrimination and retaliation

    by Avery Clifton January 15, 2026
    by Avery Clifton January 15, 2026 27 minutes read

    The University of Colorado settled in a lawsuit filed by two doctoral students who sued the …

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