Opinion
The Tale of Two HASS Pathways
As you all know, Mines students can choose one of two paths when it comes to liberal arts education: the McBride Honors program, or simply taking the foundational and elective courses required by their degree. In the following article, News Editor Sophia Becker and Editor-in-Chief Shannon Keohane discuss their experiences taking the traditional and McBride…
Creative Writing
Most of the time I was searching; searching for what, I don’t know. We’d take the car and drive, sometimes to escape, but mostly to forget. I’d press the accelerator down and we’d be going 20, 40, 60 MPH, faster and faster, without any regard to the law or any officer or any damn pedestrian….
Meet the Staff: Writer Spotlight
The Oredigger staff features an impressive array of writers, graphic designers, photographers, and artists. Each one of our members are vital in bringing every issue of The Oredigger to life and giving the Mines community something exciting to read about. This week we met up with one of our talented writers to share a little…
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A Holiday Music Debate
Image courtesy of Molly Adams. So, when is it? After Halloween? When it first snows? After Thanksgiving? Never? Always? We are now at the time of year when the greatest debate about the Holidays takes place! When can you start listening to holiday and Christmas music? The answers to this question are extremely varied, and…
Surprisingly Prophetic Horror Films
Every year, during the month of Hallow’s Eve, media consumers of all ages gather to watch horror movies as a celebration of the thrill and excitement stemming from various cultural, personal, and even instinctual fears. While the modern culture surrounding horror concentrates on enjoying classic films or discovering ones that will surprise/terrify with previously unseen…
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The Mandalorian Returns
Last October, fans of the Star Wars franchise waited patiently for the debut of a new Star Wars spin-off series: The Mandalorian. Little was known about the eight episode series, except for the general idea that the show would follow the adventures of a member of a well known race of galaxy bounty hunters. Needless…
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Staff Spotlight: Meet One of Our New Graphic Artists
The Oredigger has an impressive array of talented writers, editors, graphic designers, and photographers that help bring each issue to life. Each of our team members brings a unique perspective to the paper and help make each issue special. This week we met up with one of our graphic designers to share a little bit…
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McNeil Hall: Mines’ First Parking Garage & a New Academic Building
In the last few years, it was often hard to find a place to park on campus. Not only is the student body increasing in number but starting this year freshmen were also able to purchase parking passes, and Mines has projects planned that will reduce their number of parking spaces elsewhere. In response to…
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Golden Restaurant Review 2020
Downtown Golden is home to a wide variety of restaurants. Their menus include foods from around the world. Their interiors range from historic to modern, and eclectic to thematic. Some even offer specials or discounts that make them more affordable to students. While not an exhaustive list, this article will introduce you to many of…
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Let’s Not Go to the Lobby (Because It’s Been Replaced)
In early March of this year, literally–almost–no individual could have predicted the nearly absolute shutdown of the American economy that would soon occur due to the international COVID-19 pandemic. Both the federal and state governments temporarily closing all types of businesses piece by piece, essentially placing the population in an emergency lockdown situation made the…