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Ryan: The benefits of ‘crastinating like a pro
My dad always says, "There's nothing amateur about my 'crastination; I'm a pro." While this adage of his is just one in a sea of many, it's become a favorite...
RYAN: Love your n00bs, nerds
Oh, my lovely nerds. Longtime readers of this column (insert heart-eye emoji here) surely know how much I absolutely despise the concept of "nerd cred." The whole idea that there...
Ryan: Approach dating with confidence, you awesome nerds
Maybe it's the lazy afternoon heat, or the fact that summer leaves so much room for activities, but lately it seems everyone's gotten a bit swoony. Summer lovin' happens so...
Up your Instagram game
Hands down, my favorite social media platform is Instagram. I love how people use images to express themselves. Whether their accounts are centered around a theme, use the same filters...
RYAN: Book binges that won’t break the bank
I just returned from an awesome trip to San Diego, a beautiful city I'd never visited before. Naturally, even as a confused gaper tourist wandering aimlessly around the pedestrian-only Seaport...
Ryan: Letting go of loyalty
As nerds, we have a lot of loyalties to consider: fandoms, communities, jobs, ideas, goals, philosophies, interests, even friends. We take on responsibilities like leading a Meetup group, working on...
RYAN: Nerd out on Netflix
To me, summer nights are all about watching movies. From heading down to Morrison for Film on the Rocks to venturing up to the drive-in in Fort Collins, there's nothing...
RYAN: Love and letters from Nana
I'm about to say goodbye to one of the most influential nerds I've ever known. Last week, my great-grandmother Anne Ryan passed away. I only got to spend 23 out...
Ryan: Cropping out real life
Over the weekend, I received some amazingly wonderful news, and I couldn't wait to tell everyone. So, naturally, I blasted it out on social media. The likes, comments and even...
RYAN: Start your summer with Boulder Startup Week
There's a lot of crazy energy in Boulder this week. Finals are almost over, graduation and summer are days away, and one of Boulder's nerdiest events is just around the...