Friday, May 24, 2013
- Issue Archive for
- Jun 8-14, 2000
- Vol. 8, No. 23
- Fowl Play
News
Feed the Birds
The bird man of Palmer Park faces cutthroat competition in the Colorado Springs wild birdseed industry.
Coroner drags heels on cause of inmate death
Its been a month since Andrew Spillane died after he was pepper sprayed inside his jail cell. And, his family still doesnt know why he died. Neither does the District Attorneys office; neither do police.
Panel stymied by controversy over video
A seven-month-old panel set up to hear complaints from parents against the county-run Department of Human Services has been seriously stymied by continued controversy over the way citizens complaints are handled.
Pueblo steelworkers revel in court victory
More than 1,000 Pueblo steel workers claimed a major victory last month when a federal administrative judge ruled that their three-year strike against Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is a legitimate job action against unfair labor practices.
Columns
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Public Eye
With abortion at the forefront, we can look forward to fireworks at the August national Republican convention, and our own political columnist John Hazlehurst makes us proud.
The Real Reason for Public-Land User Fees
This being America, it's really important to protect property values. And it seems obvious that the best way to preserve the premium prices on those "next to National Forest" domains is to keep the riff-raff out.
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Outsider
May I say that it's a privilege to live in a town as wonderfully schizophrenic as Colorado Springs?
Joy Harjo and Poetic Justice
Joy Harjo, award-winning poet and musician with the band Poetic Justice, talks to the Independent
Insider Trash
It felt like the Waldorf Astoria Trailer Park. At a surreal luncheon last Saturday in New York, about 1,000 journalists watched 60 Minutes media celebrities lose their cool in a boorish-yet-riveting name-calling fracas reminiscent of Mamas Family.
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Letters
Readers of the Independent talk back to the editor.
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Stranger Than Fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
IQ: You be the expert
The 1999-2000 legislative session is over, but polls suggest the majority of Coloradoans think our lawmakers should have done more to promote sensible gun limitation, growth control and public education.
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Domestic Bliss
The poor mans Orchid the Iris blooms and thrives, a source of pride for area gardeners.
Food & Drink
Eat Already
The Broadway Deli takes a bite out of the Big Apples deli monopoly by offering generous portions and an extensive variety of dishes.
More poi, please
Out in the vast tannish, cement-scaped land known as Academy Boulevard lies a little tropical oasis of sanctity and flavorful cuisine called Hawaii's Best.
Music
The Circle's Still Unbroken
Woody Guthrie's timeless lyrics and Jerry Garcia's eternal talent find a resting place in three recent CD releases.
Gathering of the Tribes
For the third year in a row, Front Rangers are treated to a bonus as the ultimate venue, Red Rocks Amphitheater, hosts the hottest hoe-down this summer.
New Tunes
Music news and an exhaustive list of new releases.
Playing Around: Unfocused Family
This week we highlight the Unfocused Family, who will be performing at the Hide and Seek on Saturday night.
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Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.
Film
Stickin' with the American Dream
Summer schlockbuster season is upon us, and for me, that means a trip to the video store to scan new releases.
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
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Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen in Colorado Springs.
Visual Arts
Back to the Future
Two local contemporary art shows reveal why today's regional artists are better than those of half a century ago orders of magnitude better.
Calendar
Event Listings
If there's something going on, we've got it listed here.
Seven Days
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
