Marcelo Brant

About Me

I'm a Journalism Master's Student at the University of Colorado. Pursuing opportunities in sports writing, reporting and public relations.

My Latest Work

University of Colorado Athletics •

Run Game Shines In Win Over Georgia Tech - University of Colorado Athletics

ATLANTA — The Colorado running game was a major highlight in the team's 14-13 victory against Georgia Tech on Thursday. The Buffs posted 183 rushing yards in the win – their most in a game since totaling 193 yards against Wyoming on Sept. 20, 2025. 

The revamped running back room showcased its depth in the contest, as four different backs made significant contributions. Damian Henderson II led the way with 65 yards on 12 carries, while Micah Welch added 58 yards on 13 carries and scored the B...
University of Colorado Athletics •

Colorado Opens 2026 Season At Wyoming Invitational - University of Colorado Athletics

BOULDER — The No. 18 women's and No. 6 men's Colorado cross country teams will open the 2026 season on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Wyoming Invitational in Cheyenne, Wyo. The meet will be held at the Little America Golf Course, with the men's event starting at 6 p.m. and the women's race starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Buffaloes are coming off a strong 2025 season. The men's team finished 10th at the NCAA national championships and third at the Big 12 Championships, while the women's team placed 13th an...
Bucket List Community News •

Coloradans consider potential social media bans for teens

The debate about teenagers on social media has intensified over the last few years across the globe. Australia was the first country to ban social media accounts for children under 16, while France recently approved a ban for children under 15. In the U.S., Florida was the first state to require social media platforms to prohibit minors under 14 from creating accounts, requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to be able to join these platforms. 

Though there are currently no proposal...
Bucket List Community News •

Colorado xeriscaping: Trading grass for rocks and drought-resistant plants

Standing in front of a suburban house in Thornton, Colo., it’s easy to notice what is missing. Instead of a traditional grass lawn, the front yard is covered with rocks, mulch and drought-resistant plants.

The yard is an example of xeriscaping, a water-wise landscaping approach that is gaining attention as Colorado faces another dry year. For homeowners such as Damien Cordoba, replacing grass is one way to conserve water without leaving the yard bare.

“We keep seeing the symptoms of global war...
Bucket List Community News •

Anythink Nature Library in Thornton set to open Aug. 8

Brass engravings of Colorado wildlife stretch across the floor as sunlight pours through the windows of the 33,000-square-foot building. The new library’s nature-inspired design and unique details offer visitors an experience that Anythink hopes will be unlike that of any other library in the country. 

“There are a few nature libraries across the country,” said Maria Mayo-Peaseley, branch manager at Anythink Libraries. “But none quite like this.” 

The Anythink Nature Library is the organizatio...
Bucket List Community News •

Local musicians struggle to keep up with rising costs

The lights dimmed Wednesday, June 10, at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club in Denver. Piano, bass and drums filled the room as the crowd watched the musicians work through the set. For upright bassist Matt Smiley, the music still resonates deeply. But when the last song ends and the applause fades, the realities of making a living as an artist in Colorado return quickly.

“It’s especially difficult since you’re getting paid less and at the same time, everything is more expensive in Colorado,” he said....
Bucket List Community News •

World Cup watch parties draw Colorado’s international communities

On Thursday, June 11, more than 2,500 people gathered at McGregor Square in downtown Denver to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a 66-foot wide by 20-foot high outdoor screen. As Mexico and South Africa took the field, fans from both countries erupted in cheers, transforming the plaza into a celebration of the tournament’s global reach. 

“I was trying to get together with some friends, and I saw that McGregor Square announced that they were going to have some FIFA World Cup...
Bucket List Community News •

Colorado chess school molds the next generation of players

On the afternoon of May 26, the library at Van Arsdale Elementary School in Arvada was filled with children calling out moves, discussing strategy and announcing checkmates as Summit School of Chess held its after-school program. Jesse Cohen, a national chess master, stood in the middle of the room, proudly watching his students apply his teachings during their games. 

“So many other people out there, they just do a nine-to-five, and the job is just a job,” said Cohen, a three-time Colorado sta...
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Denver Community Film Festival spotlights local journalism at Elitch Theatre

Over a hundred people filled the historic Elitch Theatre on May 21 for the second annual Denver Community Film Festival, where local journalism became the night’s main character.

Presented by Denver Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, Bucket List Community News, the Colorado News Collaborative and the University of Denver, the event included a screening of “This is South Broadway,” by Denver’s Lucky District 7, and “Truth Be Told,” a documentary by Brian Malone about the work of journalists acros...
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How Colorado’s indie music stores are surviving the Amazon age

The sounds of famous — and occasionally out of tune — guitar riffs drift through the store as customers shuffle between the hundreds of available musical instruments at Gravity Music Gear, a shop on Federal Boulevard in Denver. Behind the counter, music store employees connect musicians to their ideal instrument.

“To me, the most fulfilling part has always been kind of matching people to the gear that they don’t know they need or want,” said David Garland, an employee at the shop. “It’s the fun...

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