Four Mines students wearing helmets paddle a cardboard boat through rapids in Clear Creek while a large crowd watches from the riverbank during the annual E-Days Cardboard Boat Race. One student holds up a piece of cardboard triumphantly. A banner on the left reads “An E-Days Classic: Cardboard Boat Race.”

VIDEO: Mines students put their engineering skills to the test in the annual Cardboard Boat Race

April 18, 2025
A group of Colorado School of Mines students pull a navy-blue ore cart down Colfax Avenue during the annual E-Days tradition.

VIDEO: What’s it like to do the Ore Cart Pull? We asked students along the route

April 15, 2025
Close-up of hands taping a cardboard boat, with bold text that reads "E-Days’ Wildest Tradition Returns" and a red banner below that says "Cardboard Boat Race." The background features a dimly lit workspace.

VIDEO: The Cardboard Boat Race - An epic tale of tape, teamwork and engineering under pressure

April 10, 2025
Four Colorado School of Mines undergraduate students are seated in a row, smiling and sharing their reflections. A banner in the image reads "Colorado School of Mines Undergrad Reflections."

VIDEO: Undergraduate students reflect on their Mines journey

December 16, 2024
Four Colorado School of Mines graduates are seated in a row, smiling and reflecting on their experiences. A banner in the image reads "Colorado School of Mines Graduate Reflections."

VIDEO: Graduate students reflect on their Mines journey

December 16, 2024
A student holds a microphone and smiles at the camera at Colorado School of Mines’ International Day event. In the background, a large room is filled with booths displaying international flags and food tables, with students and community members gathered to sample dishes and explore cultural exhibits. A banner at the bottom reads "Colorado School of Mines International Day.

VIDEO: Mines students celebrate culture and cuisine at International Day

November 12, 2024
Crowd of spectators in a stadium at Colorado School of Mines Homecoming 2024, with cheerleaders, students, and the school mascot running on the field carrying Mines flags. The image is divided in two halves, with the left side featuring the Colorado School of Mines logo and the text 'Homecoming 2024' above a banner that reads '150 Years of Tradition.'

VIDEO: Mines unites the Oredigger community for Homecoming@150 celebrations

September 29, 2024
A group of first-year students at Colorado School of Mines pose outdoors during Ordigger Camp, with a backdrop of mountains and trees at YMCA of the Rockies. They are wearing Mines t-shirts and making playful gestures, showing excitement and team spirit. The banner on the top right reads "Oredigger Camp," and the Colorado School of Mines logo is placed in the lower left corner.

VIDEO: First-year students embraced by the Mines community at Oredigger Camp

September 24, 2024
Two smiling Colorado School of Mines graduates stand side by side inside a modern distillery or bar. They both have beards and casual clothing—one wearing a gray T-shirt with a small logo, the other in a dark jacket over a graphic T-shirt. Shelves of whiskey bottles and other items are visible in the background. To the right, the Colorado School of Mines logo is displayed above bold text that reads "Mines Grads Engineer a Helluva Whiskey."

VIDEO: Mines grads engineer Helluva Whiskey

September 19, 2024
A large group of students, all wearing hard hats decorated with various colors, is hiking up a road during the M Climb tradition at Colorado School of Mines in 2024. The students are seen from the back, with one prominently holding a large rock above their head, which will be added to the famous hillside “M” on Mt. Zion. The image captures the early morning light and the sense of community and tradition as students participate in this historic event. The text "M CLIMB 2024" is overlaid on the left side.

VIDEO: What's it like to do the M Climb? We asked the newest Orediggers for their thoughts.

August 29, 2024
The annual tradition brought the Class of 2028 together as they climbed Mount Zion, made new friends and experienced the spirit of Mines the Friday before classes started.