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Grace Ptak

Grace Ptak

Grace Ptak is a Journalism student in her junior year at CU Boulder. She works as the Head Arts Editor of the CU Independent, but also enjoys covering politics, campus events, and the student experience. She is passionate about writing, editing, music, musicians, and the saxophone.

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    Inside a nearly-cancelled student dance showcase

    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller April 14, 2025
    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller April 14, 2025 12 minutes read

    Each of the pieces are entirely choreographed and performed by students, allowing the dancers to exercise …

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    Eklund Opera Scenes show flaunts the fun side of opera

    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller December 14, 2024
    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller December 14, 2024 6 minutes read

    The whimsical, one-night-only show was free to attend, and allowed students to show off their skills …

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    How a bizarre art exhibit ended up in CASE – and provided a unique platform to CU Boulder scholars

    by Grace Ptak October 20, 2024
    by Grace Ptak October 20, 2024 7 minutes read

    The beauty of the piece lies not only in its basic purpose, but also in the …

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    Freshmen musical theater showcase reveals strong theater community at CU Boulder

    by Grace Ptak October 7, 2024
    by Grace Ptak October 7, 2024 11 minutes read

    The performance presents the opportunity to see what life is like for a freshman in CU …

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    Young students across Colorado encourage sustainability, denounce pollution inaction in 2024 Trash the Runway fashion show

    by Grace Ptak March 20, 2024
    by Grace Ptak March 20, 2024 5 minutes read

    The annual Trash the Runway show challenges students to think critically about their environment and create …

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  • EntertainmentFeaturedTheatre

    Class struggle, heartbreak and the dawn of a new world in CU Presents’ “Titanic, the Musical”

    by Grace Ptak March 17, 2024
    by Grace Ptak March 17, 2024 5 minutes read

    CU Presents is performing “Titanic, the Musical” at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Macky Auditorium March …

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  • EntertainmentFeaturedTheatre

    Witness carefully orchestrated failure in CU Presents’ “The Play That Goes Wrong”

    by Grace Ptak March 17, 2024
    by Grace Ptak March 17, 2024 5 minutes read

    CU Presents is performing “The Play that Goes Wrong” at the Roe Green Theatre March 8-17 …

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  • EntertainmentFeaturedPerformanceTheater

    CU Presents spotlights heart-rending refugee story in Iizuka’s “Anon(ymous)”

    by Grace Ptak February 19, 2024
    by Grace Ptak February 19, 2024 3 minutes read

    CU Presents showcases “Anon(ymous),” a modern retelling of Homer’s “Odyssey,” at the University of Colorado Boulder. …

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  • EntertainmentFeaturedMusic

    Boulder supergroup showcases ‘melting pot’ Americana style in brand new album

    by Grace Ptak February 16, 2024
    by Grace Ptak February 16, 2024 4 minutes read

    The High Hawks released their album, “Mother Nature’s Son,” Friday, and will perform at Boulder’s eTown …

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    CU student composers debut original pieces at SoundWorks concert

    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller February 14, 2024
    by Grace Ptak & Clementine Miller February 14, 2024 5 minutes read

    Student musicians at the University of Colorado Boulder performed their own compositions at a SoundWorks concert. …

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