Moving from Philly to Denver, where should i go?

I am from philadelphia, moving for graduate school at CU Denver. I am looking for an area with a decent night life as i will be new to town and single, and hope to rent a place in a hip, SAFE neighborhood. what can you suggest? Have not narrowed down a price point yet.Google map shows Five points as somewhat decent looking but I keep hearing that its not safe there at all. I've heard conflicting things about LoDo as well, but am open to all suggestions.