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Six CU Denver Views that Take Our Breath Away – CU Denver News
Nestled in the heart of downtown Denver, CU Denver’s students have immediate access to the things that make the Mile High City unique, from championship sports teams to the iconic Union Station, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene and….well, we could go on and on.
But there’s one unique asset that takes our breath away on a regular basis: Colorado’s views. With bluebird skies above, the epic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, and downtown Denver’s skyscrapers in the foreground, CU Denver’s urban campus blends seamlessly with the city. But there are a few must-see spots for spectacular vistas that we recommend. Check them out on your next trip to campus!
Perfect Views
• Larimer Square is always festive with flags strewn above the historic street, but this month, CU Denver is on full display. Stop by the square for a selfie under the “Meet Your Moment” flags and tag @cudenver when you post on Instagram.
• On a sunny day, there’s something special about the deep-orange bricks of the Tivoli Student Union juxtaposed against the Colorado sky (and you can soak it all in during a picnic lunch on the grassy quad).
• CU Denver’s Experience Gallery is tucked in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The next time you stop by the gallery, stroll through the complex, where you can catch views of the traffic on Speer and a beautiful panorama of the Auraria Higher Education Campus (and the mountains).
• The Cherry Creek runs through campus and down to Confluence Park, where you can watch kayakers, bikers, and city dwellers doing their best to relax and enjoy a bit of nature in the middle of the city.
• On campus, murals adorn the sides of many buildings, and we’re partial to the ones brightening the facades of Student Commons and City Heights Residence Hall. Painted by CU Denver alum and world-renowned artist Detour, the murals show other CU Denver alums who are making an impact in their communities.
• Whether covered in fluffy snow in the winter or sheltered by the leafy branches of wise old trees in the summer, the Ninth Street Historic Park offers an important opportunity for students to learn about the past while planning for their futures.
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Three people arrested for allegedly vandalizing Craig Hall, DU officials say
DENVER — Three people were arrested Thursday night for allegedly vandalizing a University of Denver building, Campus Safety Chief Michael Bunker said in a letter to the DU community Friday.
The three were caught in the act, Bunker said. Two are DU students. The third took off before Denver police could arrest them but was eventually apprehended.
Bunker said the university is working with the Denver Police Department and “is taking appropriate disciplinary actions.”
Anyone with information about the Craig Hall vandalism is asked to contact Campus Safety at 303-871-2334 or submit an online report. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
This is the second act of vandalism on the DU campus in four days. A false emergency call was used to distract DU safety officials and Denver police from an “act of significant vandalism” to the engineering and computer science building Sunday night, Bunker said in a letter Monday.
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What Zach Wilson — and Sean Payton — said about his second chance in Denver
Zach Wilson hasn’t been in Denver very long, but the quarterback has already earned praise from his new head coach.
In April, Wilson was traded by the New York Jets to the Denver Broncos and what has since become a crowded quarterback room.
The former second overall pick joined returning quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who started the Broncos’ final two games last season after Russell Wilson was benched. Denver then drafted Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick in last month’s draft.
What has Sean Payton said about Zach Wilson and Denver’s quarterbacks?
On Thursday, Sean Payton said all three quarterbacks will and have split reps with the starters during OTAs.
Stidham took the first-team reps on Tuesday, Wilson took them on Wednesday and Nix took them Thursday.
“There’s going to be a time when you read into the reps, I don’t think it’s early in OTAs,” Payton said, according to The Associated Press.
Payton sounded impressed by what he saw from each of his quarterbacks after the end of the first week of OTAs.
“They’re all in a race to learn this system,” he said. “Man, they’re doing well.”
The Broncos’ quarterback room is filled with players looking for a new beginning and the opportunity for a fresh start as an NFL starting quarterback.
“You know, it’s kind of the orphan group,” Payton said. “They’re all orphan dogs. They come from somewhere. But they’re doing good.”
Zach Wilson can see the logic in his coach’s dog metaphor.
“It’s been three years of tough challenges,” he said. “But in the end that’s what makes you stronger, and you just need somebody to believe in you and believe in yourself.”
What has Zach Wilson said about his trade to the Broncos?
Wilson told reporters Thursday that he misses his former Jets teammates but is looking forward to starting a new chapter of his career with the Broncos.
“You know, obviously, there’s bittersweet moments in everything. I was grateful for my experiences (in New York) and the guys. I miss the guys out there and everything, too. But at the same time, a fresh start is good,” he said, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. “I’m excited to attack a new challenge.”
He’s also excited to learn from Payton, who was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints for 15 seasons and won a Super Bowl with the Saints prior to becoming the head coach in Denver.
“I loved watching him and Drew (Brees) back in the day and just the efficiency they played with, how consistent it was, how explosive they were as an offense and just taking what the defense gives you,” he told Tomasson. “(I’m) just looking to keep growing and learning every single day from him.”
The Broncos have been looking for their franchise quarterback since Hall of Famer Peyton Manning retired. Manning was the last quarterback to lead Denver to the playoffs, which was the season they went on to win the Super Bowl. He reached out to Wilson upon his trade to Denver, according to The Associated Press.
“I’ve grown up watching him and the way he plays the game, the way he attacks it every single day,” Wilson said of Manning. “He’s a legend out here. So, hopefully I can spend a little time picking his brain.”
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Broncos may have found their starting tight end already
The Denver Broncos are running through their OTA program and this week the media got their first look at the 2024 Broncos. Ryan Edwards from KOA noted one player had himself a day in third-year tight end Lucas Krull.
#Broncos TE Lucas Krull was easily one of the standout performers of today’s OTAs. Caught everything thrown his way on short, intermediate and deep routes. Impressive throw and catch from Nix to Krull on an out route….ball was on a rope to the left sideline and Krull got both…
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) May 23, 2024
The former undrafted free agent who head coach Sean Payton signed to the New Orleans Saints in 2022 seems to be coming into his own with Denver this season. He made a couple of big time catches late last season where he got most of his snaps. His biggest game came against the New England Patriots in Week 15 where he hauled in four passes for 28 yards and touchdown. He finished with eight total receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown last year.
Payton had good things to say after practice yesterday too noting that ‘85’ is a number us fans are going to know in 2024.
“I thought he’s had a good week,” Payton said of Krull. “I said, ‘If you didn’t notice, everyone in the media was looking down at their rosters to see who [No.] 85 was.’ I said, ‘Someday soon, they’re going to know who 85 is.’ He’s looking sharp.”
This is a very nice development considering the concern everyone has over the return of oft-injured Greg Dulcich. His hamstring issues have plagued his entire career and the Broncos are not messing around with his progression back to the football field this time around.
“He’s close,” Payton said of Dulcich’s return from injury. “He’s had all the work done. We’re encouraged. I think you’ll see him sooner than later, and we want to be smart.”
It seems like Dulcich’s entire time spent on injured reserve has been meeting with experts to help him resolve this nagging issue. Payton confirmed that this rehab is continuing even to this day.
“Well, no,” said Payton. “The trips back and forth [is] relative to checkups. His rehab has gone well. It’s not going to be we don’t see him until training camp.”
While many fans disparage the situation with Dulcich, I’m feeling a lot more encouraged this time around. If his hamstring gives way again when he returns to the field, then its likely he’ll need to hang ‘em up. However, if that happens it won’t mean that he and the team didn’t do everything they could to give him a chance to make a career in the NFL.
With the glimpses we’ve seen of Dulcich, it is worth the effort. The guy is explosive and could be a major x-factor on the field if he remains healthy. I’m rooting for him.
However, with Krull’s emergence it gives Denver a bit of breathing room knowing they have a capable guy to pair with Dulcich this season. That is something they definitely needed.
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