New Students Mark Territory with Rocks | Denver News

Freshmen at Colorado School of Mines kick off their academic journey with a gritty, legendary tradition: hauling ten-pound hometown rocks up Mount Zion to add to the giant “M” overlooking campus. Dressed in hard hats and fueled by school spirit, they whitewash the monument, belt out the fight song, and officially become Orediggers — forging bonds, honoring history, and stepping into a legacy that’s been alive since 1908. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c55d46d3aed4b936