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Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:41 p.m.

McAuliffe International School, North Park Hill, Feb. 15, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Students across the country begin school walkouts on Columbine shooting anniversary

There will be no walkout at Columbine, which has long canceled classes on the anniversary of the shooting.

There won’t be a walkout for gun control at Columbine this week because — as with every April 20th since 1999 — it’ll be closed

A reading from Denver Police Department's ShotSpotter system. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver has tested its fourth gunshot detection system off East Colfax

Denver Police say much of the city is covered by this system that can pinpoint gunfire.

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A student named Max lies with a Mexican and American flag during a "die-in," part of a school walkout in protest against gun violence, Mach 14, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Colorado students walked out of school today to protest gun violence. Here’s what that looked like.

Thousands of students across Colorado poured out of their schools Wednesday to protest gun violence and to remember 17 victims of last month’s deadly shooting in Florida.

On Denver’s west side, school walkouts are for more than just school shootings

Byron's siblings huddle together crying. One could hear, "My brother is gone!" A vigil for Byron Ware, who was shot and killed just days prior. Feb. 6, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Montbello residents mourn recent gun deaths and fight perceptions of their neighborhood

At dusk on Tuesday, Montbello community members gathered on a residential block to mourn 17-year-old Byron Ware's death.

Canadian geese fly over City Park. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver in 5 minutes: Feb. 19 goosenator update edition

Marijuana group NORML makes nationwide push to stop workplace drug testing

NORML chapters throughout the nation announced a new push this week to stop marijuana use from being a valid reason for not hiring a potential worker.