/today/ en /today/2026/09/11/sports-betting-how-set-limits-and-reduce-your-risk <span>Sports betting: How to set limits and reduce your risk</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-11T12:55:26-06:00" title="Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:55">Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-09/CUVSBaylorHOCOFootballGame_09212024_TO%20%2856%20of%2056%29.jpg?h=907a383e&amp;itok=tY9qXjSE" width="1200" height="800" alt="Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuffs playing Baylor at the 2024 Homecoming football game"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Sports betting and prediction markets can be exciting, but it's easy to spend more time or money than you planned. If you choose to bet, learn how to set limits, check in with your habits and find support if you need it.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/gambling-sports-betting`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:55:26 +0000 Megan M Rogers 52483 at /today /today/2026/09/04/5-things-everyone-should-know-about-sexual-assault <span>5 things everyone should know about sexual assault</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-04T00:00:00-06:00" title="Friday, September 4, 2026 - 00:00">Fri, 09/04/2026 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/sunrise_main_campus_aerial_20240507_fm_005_1.jpg?h=d4fe9c64&amp;itok=iosY8K1G" width="1200" height="800" alt="sunrise over campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. Here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. Here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/sexual-assault-prevention`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 46615 at /today /today/2026/09/03/feeling-homesick-4-ways-feel-more-settled <span>Feeling homesick? 4 ways to feel more settled</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:54:10-06:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 10:54">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/homesick%20thumbnail.jpg?h=165c046a&amp;itok=KT9Xe9cM" width="1200" height="800" alt="family hugging during move-in"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Homesickness in college is common, especially for first-year students adjusting to a new place, new people and new routines. Here are four things that can help.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Homesickness in college is common, especially for first-year students adjusting to a new place, new people and new routines. Here are four things that can help.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/homesick`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:10 +0000 Anonymous 30087 at /today /today/2026/09/03/tips-talking-about-and-preventing-suicide <span>Tips for talking about and preventing suicide</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T06:50:37-06:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 06:50">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/pexels-sava-savov-445034768-15527947.jpg?h=d065cf01&amp;itok=Ylgwa1Y8" width="1200" height="800" alt="two young people sitting on a bench at an overlook"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>It can be hard to know what to say or do when you're worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs. You don't need to know for sure that someone is thinking about suicide before you check in—and you don’t have to handle the situation on your own.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>It can be hard to know what to say or do when you're worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs. You don't need to know for sure that someone is thinking about suicide before you check in—and you don’t have to handle the situation on your own. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/suicide-prevention`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 25136 at /today /today/2026/08/27/how-stay-cool-hot-days-cu-boulder <span>How to stay cool on hot days at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T09:39:38-06:00" title="Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 09:39">Thu, 08/27/2026 - 09:39</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/SL_FDOC%20Photos_08202026_LD-1-59.jpg?h=b648a6cf&amp;itok=siULOBEw" width="1200" height="800" alt="students outside on campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>If you're looking for a break from the heat, there are plenty of ways to cool down on campus, adjust your space and take care of yourself when temperatures rise. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/heat-tips`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:39:38 +0000 Megan M Rogers 57012 at /today /today/2026/08/25/party-smarter-how-navigate-college-parties <span>Party smarter: How to navigate college parties</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-25T14:00:03-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 14:00">Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/pexels-silverkblack-36766091.jpg?h=8803959c&amp;itok=AGQtTkTc" width="1200" height="800" alt="friends sitting together taking a silly photo on the couch"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>During your time at CU, you may find yourself at parties or social events where alcohol or other substances are around. This guide offers relatable tips to make sure you and your friends stay safe while having fun.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/health-promotion/party-smart`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:03 +0000 Megan M Rogers 53214 at /today /today/2026/08/25/squad-goals-4-ways-look-out-each-other <span>Squad goals: 4 ways to look out for each other</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-25T07:46:15-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 07:46">Tue, 08/25/2026 - 07:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/look%20out%20for%20each%20other%20thumbnail%20crop.jpg?h=372a44c5&amp;itok=ttOPrxEW" width="1200" height="800" alt="group of friends sitting together outside"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>At Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, Buffs look out for Buffs. Whether you're with your roommates, classmates or people you just met, small actions—like checking in, trusting your instincts and helping someone who needs it—can make a big difference. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/look-out-for-each-other`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:15 +0000 Megan M Rogers 52712 at /today /today/2026/01/05/health-hacks-high-elevations <span>Your Colorado survival guide: Altitude, sun, heat and hydration</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-21T14:00:30-06:00" title="Friday, August 21, 2026 - 14:00">Fri, 08/21/2026 - 14:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/Chautauqua_Park7.jpg?h=ceadfd17&amp;itok=rndg9Tr8" width="1200" height="800" alt="Community members hike at Chautauqua Park"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>There are many ways to take in Colorado's great outdoors. Here's what you need to know about staying healthy and prepared while making the most of the season.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Starting a new semester can be an adjustment. And if you're new to Colorado, your body may need a little time to adjust, too. Here's what you need to know about staying healthy and prepared while making the most of the season. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/colorado-health-tips`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:30 +0000 Megan M Rogers 49122 at /today /today/2026/08/18/5-ways-stay-healthy-and-thrive-semester <span>5 ways to stay healthy and thrive this semester</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-18T12:57:27-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 12:57">Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:57</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/FallWelcome_%20NeighborhoodBlockParties_08222025_CA-36.jpg?h=3501ffca&amp;itok=et5wC3Yk" width="1200" height="800" alt="Student poses for a photo with Chip the buffalo mascot"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The first few weeks of the semester are an exciting time full of new opportunities. Developing a few healthy habits now can help you stay focused, feel your best and make the most of your semester at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/fall-wellness-tips`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:57:27 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56975 at /today /today/2026/08/12/3-things-faculty-staff-should-know-about-using-content-and-trigger-warnings <span>3 things faculty, staff should know about using content and trigger warnings</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-12T15:15:48-06:00" title="Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 15:15">Wed, 08/12/2026 - 15:15</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/23_08_28_FirstDayofClasses_ZRO-12.JPG?h=0641a702&amp;itok=Npyt2U38" width="1200" height="800" alt="students in a large auditorium"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>When difficult topics come up in class or discussions, content warnings may feel like an obvious solution or a default strategy to prepare students. Learn more about content warnings and how to implement more trauma-informed practices in your classroom.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>When difficult topics come up in class or discussions, content warnings may feel like an obvious solution or a default strategy to prepare students. Learn more about content warnings and how to implement more trauma-informed practices in your classroom.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/health/blog/trigger-warnings`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:15:48 +0000 Megan M Rogers 52600 at /today