DU Clarion Volume 123 Issue 10

Voice of the University of Denver Pioneers since 1899 VOL. 123, ISSUE 10

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Over spring break, Global Brigades traveled to Nicaragua to provide medical services to those in need

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DANIELS ALUMNA BECOMES DUNKIN’ VP

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Alumna becomes VP of digital marketing RUTH HOLLENBACK

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n March 28, Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins, announced the promotion of five individuals

to be vice presidents of various sectors of their management team, one of whom is DU Daniels College of Business alumna Sherrill Kaplan. After being with Dunkin’ Brands for five years, she is now the vice president of digital marketing and innovation for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. Since Kaplan began with DD, she has been in the same field

with gradually expanding responsibilities. During her time with the company, she has had a significant part in the development of the Dunkin’ Mobile app and the brand’s On-the-Go Ordering initiative, which is currently being tested in various markets.

Walking into any Dunkin’ Donuts store, one can notice the multitude of Dunkin’ advertisements

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Kaplan has been with the Dunkin’ Donuts brand for five years, and is now the vice president of digital marketing and innovation.

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prompting DD coffee patrons to take advantage of the ordering and reward system that Kaplan helped create.

Kaplan explained that, preceding her promotion, her position in the corporation entailed working with Loyalty and Payments, eventually to begin the implementation of mobile marketing, CRM, web, email and new digital innovation.

Now, in addition to the app and On-the-Go Ordering platform, Kaplan oversees “marketing of all our digital platforms such as our loyalty program DD Perks, customer analytics, CRM, payments and new digital customer innovation,” she explained.

Before her success with DD, Kaplan grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts and attended Boston University where she received her BS in Education. She explained that she then chose to come to the Daniels College of Business because “[she] loved DU’s focus on ethical business practice and was really drawn to the Denver area.”

Furthermore, Kaplan mentioned that her favorite part of her five years so far with Dunkin’ was finally launching their loyalty program after building it for two years.

Kaplan’s method to her triumph can be summed up in a word of advice she gave for students currently involved in the Daniels College of Business: “Take risks and don’t be afraid to try new things. Choose to live in new cities, choose new companies, try new jobs. All of those choices will eventually tell your unique story.”

Contributors

JOHN POE

JILLIAN QUERI

CAROLYN ANGIOLLO

ANDREW MATRANGA

KELLSIE BRANNEN

JOCELYN ROCKHOLD

Digital Staff

JOHN POE

RUTH HOLLENBACK

GUSTO KUBIAK

BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED

NIKKI FRICK

ADRIAN BOGART

MADELINE ZANN

CHLOE BARRET

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Sleep Revolution stops at DU on April 8 KELLSIE BRANNEN

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n Friday, April 8, DU will host the Sleep Revolution College Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Driscoll Green, featuring a talk at 11 a.m. by Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post.

The fair, held by Huffington and a team from the Huffington Post, will include various techniques and products to improve the sleep habits of students with an emphasis on how sleep affects health and academic performance.

DU will be the first stop on the nationwide tour.

“The Huffington Post team reached out to us to see if we might be interested in hosting a Sleep Revolution event at DU. Arianna Huffington was scheduled to be in Denver as part of her book tour (for her newly-released book—” The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time”) and they wanted to provide us with an opportunity to be the first stop on their Sleep Revolution College Tour. We know that sleep concerns are a major issue for many DU students. As such, we were thrilled to be able

to bring this conversation—and these resources—to the community,” said Sarah Belstock, director of health promotion at DU’s Health and Counseling Center.

According to a recent campus health survey, only 14 percent of DU students had gotten enough sleep to feel well-rested on the majority of days in the past week, 17 percent of DU students indicated that sleep difficulties negatively impacted their academic performance in the past year and nearly half of DU students indicated that daytime sleepiness had been a significant problem in the past week.

Belstock indicates that the quick pace of the quarter system and high involvement in extracurricular activities can result in the de-prioritization of sleep, which can cause a variety of health issues.

“The Sleep Revolution tour provides an exciting opportunity to bring this topic to the forefront and to help students gain an understanding of the importance of sleep. We hope that many of our students will take advantage of this event and to consider the connections between sleep and success, while learning simple strategies for better sleep —and snagging some great free products,” said Belstock.

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University announces graduation speakers RUTH HOLLENBACK

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n March 21, DU publicized the graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremony speakers for this June’s graduation. Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state under President Bill Clinton and daughter of Josef Korbel, will deliver the undergraduate ceremony address, and Susana Cordova, DU alumna (BA ‘88) and acting superintendent of Denver Public Schools (DPS), will deliver the graduate ceremony address.

Each year, DU awards around three people with honorary degrees—including the commencement speakers and whoever else the Board of Trustees decides upon. This year, in addition to Sec. Albright receiving a doctorate in public service and Ms. Cordova receiving a doctorate in education, Jane Hamilton, retired volunteer member of the board for 39 years and the name behind DU’s Hamilton Recital Hall and Hamilton Gymnasium, will also receive an honorary degree.

According to Claire Brownwell, special assistant to the Chancellor who works with graduations, events and the Board of Trustees, “DU has a very open system: anyone can submit a nomination for a speaker… the Chancellor loves receiving student nominations.”

Brownwell explained that Sec. Albright was a student request from a few years ago, but her schedule took a few years to line up perfectly. Ms. Cordova was also nominated by a member of the DU community.

2016 will be only the third time in DU’s commencement history that all honorary degrees are awarded to women. The first was in 1939—with Anne Evans, Mary Dean Reed, and Florence Rena Sabin—and the second was in 2014—with Linda Childears and Donna Lynne. Additionally,

2016 is exactly 40 years after Sec. Albright’s father, Josef Korbel, was awarded with his honorary degree.

“This all truthfully happened very organically and naturally,”

Brownwell explained, referring to the coincidences that resulted from DU’s unique nomination process. “I think we are just really pleased that these women will be back on our DU campus.”

The undergraduate Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, June 4 and the graduate Commencement ceremony will be held Friday, June 3, both in Magness Arena.

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Undergraduate graduation will be held in Magness Arena on Saturday June 4 at 9:30 a.m. Graduate commencement is held on June 3.

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The Office of the Chancellor encourages students to submit speaker nominations for their upcoming commencement ceremonies.

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DU hockey prepares for Frozen Four play in Tampa

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Senior forward Quentin Shore races an opponent down the ice for the puck during a 2016 contest. The Pioneers will face UND on April 7 in the first round of the Frozen Four.

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U’s hockey team will be returning to the NCAA Frozen Four for the first time in 11 years April 7.

The team’s last appearance was in 2005, when they won their seventh national title. The tournament begins on April 7 in Tampa Bay, Florida where DU will battle the Fighting Hawks from the University of North Dakota (UND).

During the regular season, DU split the season series 2-2, losing to UND on Dec. 4 and 5, but defeating UND when they visited Magness Arena on Feb. 12 and 13.

“I’m expecting a ton of great skill, a ton of good coaching and good goaltending. It will be everything elite college hockey is supposed to be; there’s great everything up and down the lines. I think the biggest part of the game will be who can control their emotions and who can control the momentum swings,” said senior captain Grant Arnold (Centennial, Colorado).

Likewise, head coach Jim Montgomery is expecting nothing short of a fantastic contest.

“It’s going to be a great college hockey game. You have two great

teams that compete at a high level.

It’s going to be the team that executes the best and the players that make plays that will come out on top,” said Montgomery.

Despite the challenge ahead, the feeling in the locker room heading into this weekend is a positive one. Sophomore forward and member of the prolific Pacific Rim Line, Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California) is ready for whatever UND might bring.

“They’re a lot like us. They’ve got a lot of skill and a lot of speed and they’re good on defense. I think we just have to match their speed and try to play faster than them. It’s all about the work we put in during practice. We’ve got to be prepared,” said Moore.

Looking back on the regular season, there was skepticism surrounding DU’s odds of making it this far in the NCAA tournament.

A four game losing streak could have been a major setback for the Pioneers, but resiliency led to an incredible 2016 run that landed the Pioneers in the Frozen Four.

“We always look at getting better throughout the year. In October and November, you could see a team that was building towards something. We got away from it, but then we got back to it and we’ve clicked on all levels. We keep getting better and we have evolved into a great team,” said Montgomery.

Thankfully, 2016 brought some great things to DU hockey.

Since the first day of the new year, DU has only lost one game, tying three times. Between Jan. 30 and March 12, DU did not lose any of the 11 games played. This impressive winning streak led the Pioneers all the way to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff on the weekend of March 18 and 19. The St. Cloud State Huskies snapped the win streak by defeating the Pioneers 4-2 in the conference tournament. DU saw UND again in the NCHC third place game, where the teams earned a shared third place title after the game ended with the score tied at one.

“I think the NCHC was a valuable lesson we learned going into the NCAA tournament. We can’t afford to have a period off and that is why our creed has been no regrets. We’re trying to play so that we don’t have a shift where we have any regrets,” said Montgomery of the team’s third place finish.

The Pioneers clearly have the skills to win against UND and to walk away with a championship title, but at this point in the season, the physical game is not the only part that matters.

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is often times the difference with this many close teams. I’ve been preaching to just stay focused on ourselves. Stay focused, stay within the moment, stay within yourself,” said Arnold.

The team is in agreement that focusing on the task at hand is the most important thing.

“We’re just trying to stay level headed, work hard and change nothing, really,” said Moore.

Senior alternate captain and recent Harvard Law School admit Gabe Levin agrees that the mental game will be the key to making it to the championship game.

“I think that playing our game and playing as fast and physical as possible, playing with our highest intensity and our attention to detail was really important [the weekend we swept UND]. But, we have to bring that same mentality and focus this weekend. They’re a great team and if you have a mental lapse for a second, they can make you pay,” he said.

The other teams competing in the Frozen Four are Boston College and Quinnipiac University.

DU will play UND on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Both games are airing on ESPN2.

The winners of these games will compete on April 9 at 6 p.m.

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: DU Club Kayaking hosting local fundraiser BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED SPORTS EDITOR

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lub kayaking at DU is a very popular and active club, in large part due to its acceptance of members regardless of previous experience.

It represents a great way to stay active, get involved with a club sports team and meet new friends.

During fall and spring quarters, you can catch the kayaking club taking weekend trips to local

Colorado rivers, sometimes even competing in local competitions during the spring. A weekly Wednesday practice at El Pomar Natatorium helps keep the club in sync and cohesive, both in terms of kayak techniques and staying connected with other members.

Currently for the spring, there are three trips planned. One is for beginners, another involves stand-up paddle boarding and the last is for members at an intermediate skill level.

On Wednesday April 6, 8:30 p.m., the club will host its fundraising event, a stand-up paddle

board, kayak and swimming relay located at DU’s El Pomar Natatorium. In teams of three and at only $5 per person, it’s an easy and fun way for students to contribute to the club, regardless of their kayaking experience. Sign-ups can be found at IMLeagues.com.

Secretary of the club, junior Lisa Keim, has enjoyed her experience with club kayaking.

“All of the people and the officers of the club are genuine, out-going people which makes the club a really fun place to be.

The friendships we make are very strong,” said Keim.

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The DU kayaking club on a recent river trip.

Hockey player Gabe Levin accepted into Harvard Law School BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED SPORTS EDITOR

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t was quite the week for DU hockey player Gabe Levin (Marina del Rey, California), as the senior not only helped the Pioneers advance to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2005, but was also accepted into the Harvard Law School.

Levin wants to do his due diligence when deciding what’s best for his future, but understands the significance behind his accomplishments.

“I haven’t decided anything yet, but it is an honor to be accepted. I put a lot of hard work into trying to get in there. I’m going to wait at least until the

season is over before I make up my mind,” he said. “I’ve gotten into some other universities and I’m still waiting to hear back from some, but they’re [Harvard] definitely the best one so far.”

An iron-man for the Denver hockey team, Levin set the record for consecutive games played in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) with 129 games. The streak was snapped this season, but not because of injury. Levin decided to take the night off and rest against the University of North Dakota on Friday, December 4, before he took the law school admissions test (LSAT) the next morning at 8 a.m., which lasted five and a half hours.

The senior forward has a 3.96 grade point average (GPA) as a finance major and legal studies minor. He became the inaugural

recipient of the NCHC Post-Graduate Scholarship this past March before being admitted to the Harvard Law School. His score on the LSAT placed him in the 99th percentile.

Despite the exciting news, Levin is still focused on finishing out the hockey season strong.

“That’s [hockey] the most important thing in my life right now. We have an unbelievable opportunity in front of us the next week and a half. I think I speak for myself and all the guys in the locker room when I say that’s all we’re focused on. We’re trying to put all distractions out of our minds.

We’re trying to prepare ourselves to the best of our ability,” said Levin.

If DU hockey arrives at the Frozen Four as prepared as Levin was for the LSAT, the Pioneers will have a great shot at winning the championship.

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PIO BIO: christa reese

SPORT: Lacrosse GRADE: Senior

MAJOR: Hospitality HOME STATE: Maryland

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his week, the Clarion sat down with women’s lacrosse player, Christa Reese.

Q: How old are you and what year are you?

A: I’m 21 and I am a senior.

Q: What is your major?

A: I am a hospitality major and I have an accounting minor.

Q: Where are you originally from?

A: I am from Baltimore, Maryland.

Q: How did you get started playing lacrosse?

A: I started when I was about five years old. On the east coast, it’s natural that everyone plays this sport. I stuck with it because I really liked it.

Q: How did you come to DU? A: I was looking at a bunch of schools but once I visited Denver, saw the campus, met the team and the coaches and saw the mountains, I just knew that this was the place for me. denver athletics

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Q: What upcoming game are you most looking forward to this season?

A: Definitely Stanford. This is a huge game for us every season. They are coming off a loss and we’re coming off a win. We always get pumped for this game. We can beat them on their home field and we have before, so this will be a great game.

Q: What’s one special thing about you that most fans don’t know?

A: I was recruited as a defender and I have played every position except goalie since I have been at DU. Q: Aside from lacrosse, what else do you enjoy doing?

A: I really enjoy hiking and cooking in the limited amount of free time that we have.

Q: Do you have any plans for after college?

A: This summer I will be studying abroad in Amsterdam to fulfill the hospitality major’s requirement.

After that, I’ll be looking for a job around Denver and hopefully I will still be playing lacrosse sometimes too.

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DU men’s and women’s tennis play in Summit League matches SASHA KANDRACH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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enver men’s and women’s tennis programs will finish out regular season play before preparing for the Summit League Championships, scheduled April 28 to May 1 in Omaha, Nebraska.

The men’s tennis program holds a 13-7 record thus far in the spring season. The No. 48 ranked Denver Pioneers, according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), are currently placed second behind Oral Roberts University within the Summit League standings.

With five matches remaining before the Summit League Championships, the Pioneers will face four Summit League opponents and finish regular competition

out in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 24.

Junior Diogo Rocha (Lisbon, Portugal) received his seventh career Summit League Player of the Week award and second of the 2016 season following his singles and doubles wins against California Polytechnic State University and the University of California at Santa Barbara. Rocha’s collection of his seventh honor tied him for the second most throughout Summit League history.

The Pioneers returned from Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 2 with a win over South Dakota State University. Denver finished 5-1 in singles and 2-0 in doubles play.

Denver hosts Summit League opponent Oral Roberts University on April 8 at 1 p.m.

The women’s tennis program boasts a 16-2 spring season record, including a 2-0 mark against Summit League opponents. The

Pioneers are currently sitting in first place in the Summit League and No. 33 by the ITA. The Pioneers’ two Summit League victories resulted in convincing wins over South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University.

“The girls are looking forward to taking on our third Summit League opponent this weekend,” said head coach Christian Thompson in an interview. “We are very fortunate to be standing where we are right now with a great non-conference season behind us and starting out 2-0 in the Summit League. Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI) is well coached. We need to stay in the moment this weekend and go into each match with intensity, discipline and grit.”

After sweeping both singles and doubles play, sophomore Julia O’Loughlin (Highland Beach, Florida) picked up her second career Summit League Player of the Week

honor, both of which occurred in this season.

The Pioneers traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana where they beat IUPUI for their third contest against a Summit League opponent on April 2 and 3. Denver ended 5-1 in singles and 2-1 in doubles matches.

Denver will host the University of Nebraska-Omaha on April 9 at 10 a.m. and honor the team’s two seniors, Charlotte Derbyshire (Stockton, England) and Evy Van Genechten (Antwerp, Belgium).

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Men’s lacrosse downs Georgetown in BIG EAST play

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Sophomore midfielder Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) battles at the X.

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fter suffering their first loss in 20 games, Denver men’s lacrosse bounced back with a convincing 17-4 win over the Georgetown University Hoyas on April 2. The Pioneers opened up BIG EAST play in the nation’s capital, where five different players tallied multiple goals to deliver the 16th conference win and ninth longest conference win streak in NCAA Division l men’s lacrosse history.

Junior United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) First Team All-American Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) finished the day with seven points, including two goals, and tied his career-high with five assists.

Junior classmates Zach Miller (Steamburg, New York) and Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia), senior captain Jack Bobzien (Littleton, Colorado), along with freshman Austin French (Danville,

California) were the additional multi-scorers for the day.

USILA First Team All American Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) finished with 14-21 faceoff wins at the X. Freshman goalie Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) ended the day with nine saves.

Following last week’s reality-check 15-10 loss to Penn State University, the Pioneers refocused leading up to the BIG EAST opener.

“It’s not always bad to get a loss under your belt,” said senior captain and USILA Second Team All-American Christian Burgdorf (Westfield, New Jersey). “We’ve been working on keeping our composure, not being complacent and just playing Denver lacrosse. Getting wins is great, but getting demanding wins with a demanding lead to really put teams away and make a statement is even better.”

The Pioneers sparked a 5-0 lead against the Hoyas during the first 11:01 of the opening quarter.

Miller tallied two goals during the run, along with individual markers from sophomore Connor Donahue (Groton, Massachusetts), a career-first goal from senior Chris

photo courtesy of guhoyas.com Junior attack Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) shields the ball against a defender.

Hampton (Bethesda, Maryland) and French. Georgetown ended the run with a goal of their own with 2:53 left in the first quarter. The Pioneers responded by netting a goal in transition from sophomore Brendan Bomberry (Ohsweken, Ontario) to take a 6-1 lead.

Denver’s attack slowed during the second quarter. Bobzien produced the only two goals from either team, ensuring an 8-1 lead at halftime.

The Pioneers returned energized to start the second-half, with five goals assembled during the third quarter. The Hoyas beat Ready on the bounce to cut the original deficit down to six. Tallies from French and senior midfielder Bryce Parietti (Centennial, Colorado) extended Denver’s lead 10-2.

The Hoyas countered once more to slim the margin down to seven. Two goals from Cannizzaro and one from freshman Colton Jackson (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) closed out the third quarter 13-3.

Denver dominated the final quarter with a three goal run, including two goals from Pace, one of which was a one man-up marker,

and an unassisted tally for Colton McCaffrey (Parker, Colorado). Joey Gigantiello (Shamong, New Jersey) replaced Ready in net for the final quarter and relinquished the Hoya’s final goal of the game. Denver made additions to the scoreboard within the final minutes of play. McCaffrey sent a behind-the-back pass to freshman Nate Marano (Tustin, California) who buried his eighth goal of the season, securing the 17-4 win for the Pioneers.

The Pioneers return to the east coast next weekend to face the Villanova University Wildcats at 10 a.m.

MT on April 9.

As the Pioneers continue BIG EAST play against the Wildcats, head coach Bill Tierney is aware of the upcoming games and their future implications.

“The intensity certainly amps up. For the next five weeks you’re playing for a spot in the BIG EAST tournament and each game you win puts you in a better position. To be in the tournament and to be [hosting it] in Denver puts an emphasis to not just play in the tournament, but to get to the finals and win,” said Tierney.

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Sexual assault awareness is a must for students ABBIE RANDALL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ast week, Campus Safety sent an email to the DU community alerting students of recent reports of sexual assault. The email indicates that “Since January 2016, Campus Safety has learned of seven reported sexual assault-rape incidents in our community.” The message goes on to state that six out of the seven incidents have occurred in the months since October 2015.

The email also denotes that these cases of sexual assault were rapes, which is separate from the forcible fondlings also reported in past months. This separation is definitional in accordance with Title IX policies, further emphasizing the fact that sexual assault is a prevalent threat to DU students. It is important for students to be active in discussions and awareness of sexual assault in order to support victims and promote positive change in campus culture.

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognized by DU through various awareness and educational events.

This month provides an important space of support and opportunity

for DU students to be involved in and aware of these discussions.

Sexual assault is a very real issue for colleges across the nation, as nearly 1 in 4 women say they were sexually assaulted before graduation. Unfortunately, DU is not exempt from this issue, as displayed by recent reports of sexual assault in the DU community in past months.

The Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE) is always available to

students for education, support, confidentiality and reports. In addition, there are multiple campus organizations that students can be a part of in order to promote empowerment, such as the Undergraduate Women’s Council, Undergraduate Student Government, Queer Straight Alliance and the Student Coalition for the Eradication of Sexual Assault.

All of these organizations and more are involved in the events

and recognition occurring during the month of April. Students are encouraged to take part, especially in light of the recent sexual assault-rape reports on campus.

While the issue of sexual assault isn’t something that can be fixed overnight, student involvement in campus activities and programs can help promote a culture of support and awareness with the goal of a healthy and safe campus environment for everyone.

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A poster for the DU B.O.S.S. campaign, an initiative from DU’s Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE).

Why your college internship matters TAYLOR SIENKIEWICZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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e all want a job after graduation, it’s why we spend huge amounts of money to go to college—it’s an investment for the future. Clearly one has better odds with a degree, but this doesn’t ensure that anyone is going to be handed a perfect job upon graduation.

As a student and young professional, you have to set yourself apart from every one of your classmates looking for the same thing.

Therefore, real-world experience and a degree is what can make all the difference on determining whether or not you are employ-

able. Your college internship matters not only to gain work experience, but to increase your chances of getting that future dream job in the first place.

According to Purdue University’s College of Business website, the third most influential factor in a company hiring a grad is experience, following your major and interview skills. An internship offers you the rigor and experience of the real-world job you wish to have in the future, but as internships use the concept of apprenticeship, you are able to use the internship as your first few stepping stones to where you want to eventually be in a career.

While employability is the main reason people begin their pursuit of internships, there are many other facets to this particular

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A DU student searches for internship opportunities on Looksharp.com.

market. According to those with internship experience, quantity is on equal playing grounds with quality for once.

“My friends that have only had one internship approaching graduation have no idea what they want to do, while others who have more experience do,” said recent grad Lauren Van Soklerma, a strategic communications major.

“It’s better to get a head start because it gives you a better idea of what you want to do specifically.

It gives you more of a career goal, you know exactly what title you want,” said Van Soklerma.

Due to the increasing necessity of internships, many departments at DU require them as a capstone to your degree.

“I think a lot of students get very busy between school, part time jobs and extracurricular activities. It can be hard to prioritize an internship when it doesn’t pay, but because you’re getting course credit, you’ve carved out time,” said Erika Polson, the assistant professor and director of internships in DU’s department of media, film & journalism studies.

Polson explains that getting an internship can involve three key approaches.

“You have to pay attention to what comes up online using tools like the DU Career Center database, be proactive in using DU’s services and do your own networking,” said Polsen.

In order to explore your options, you have to start developing yourself professionally before you graduate.

“As an undergrad, getting a head start helps you stand out from the rest of the crowd. It allows you to develop yourself professionally and allows you to find out whether or not you are interested in the specific field of study,” said sophomore Shaleigh Smith, a molecular biology major.

Not only does an internship benefit you on paper, but it can shape your professional persona.

“Participating in internships has forced me to learn real life scientific skills while also academically pursuing that field. I think it’s amazing to learn something in class and see it before your eyes in the field or lab,” said Smith. “It gives you greater insight into what you’re doing.”

The job market is increasingly competitive. In this day in age, to have a high paying job, you typically have to be the whole package.

I am myself a sophomore about to begin my first internship related to my field, and while the search process was sometimes tedious, it is no more work than any other job, and is essential to my future.

You must have a high school and college degree, as well as be specialized in your particular field.

Internships are the perfect way for college students to work towards these requirements.

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Global Medical and Water Brigades Club visits Nicaragua CHLOE BARRETT

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U is home to dozens of unique clubs, including that of the Global Medical and Water Brigades.

Over spring break, members of this club ventured to rural Nicaragua to provide water and medical relief to communities in need.

This was the chapter’s fifth spring break trip visiting either Nicaragua or Panama.

“These trips are an extremely humbling and enlightening experience,” said fourth-year club president Yingyot Arora.

“In college, it is easy to become extremely absorbed in your personal bubble—this trip provides a great opportunity to step back and reflect on the big picture and what is truly important.”

For the first three days of the trip, the volunteers visited the

community of La Laguna, where they set up a medical clinic and saw nearly 1,000 patients.

“This clinic provides an opportunity for community members to get access to medications and medical care they don’t normally have access to,” said third-year club co-president Haley Umans.

During this year’s medical brigade, students worked to triage the patients, shadowed both American and Nicaraguan doctors and dentists during consultations, assisted in the pharmacy and led educational sessions for children in the community.

“On our second clinic day, we encountered an 86-year-old man with severe osteoporosis from over 70 years of working as a farmer,” said Arora. “Throughout the whole visit, this man had a smile on his face and was genuinely happy and appreciative to

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be there. He brightened the day of every single person who had the opportunity to work with him.”

For the next two days, members participated in the DU chapter’s first ever water brigade in another Nicaraguan community—one without any previous access to safe, clean drinking water. During this phase of the trip, volunteers worked alongside locals to build infrastructure that would give the 70-person community access to potable water.

“Since the men in the community were working side by side with us, I had an opportunity to have great conversations with them,” said Umans. “They were so grateful that we were there working with them. It was a nice reminder that although we come from such different places, we all were still working for people to have the basic necessities.”

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Members of the club educated the community’s children on health and hygiene.

Their yearly trip is a compilation of all the hard work the members of the Global Medical and Water Brigades Club dedicate to make it possible. Throughout the rest of the school year, the club fundraises for the brigades and for medications to stock the pharmacy, in additional to educating its members on the work they will be doing. Although this necessitates a lot of commitment and yearround work, the gratitude of the communities makes it all worth it in the eyes of the members.

“It was really touching to see the raw emotion and how a group of college kids like us truly have the power to make a difference in people’s lives,” said second-year member Della Turque. “It was a really special moment.”

To get involved with the Global Medical and Water Brigades Club, contact dumedbrigades@gmail.com.

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DU’s Global Medical and Water Brigades Club visiting the San Rafael Del Norte.

Bellwether serves up serves up something different

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ocated on the eastern stretch of “the longest, wickedest street in Ameri ca,” Colfax’s Bellwether brings a heavy dose of creativity to the quickly gentrifying area. Part hip, modern coffeeshop, whiskey bar, clothing boutique and speakeasy-esque barbershop, Bellwether offers anything the modern city dweller could want.

One is first struck by the stark black exterior, with a retro sign above advertising “Coffee and Whiskey and Working Class Fashion.”

Inside, the best way to describe the interior design is slick. Every piece of decoration blends perfectly with the next, forming a distinct and gorgeous aesthetic harking to working class, slightly greaser visuals.

The bar is perfectly sorted, with jars of tea and bags of coffee beans placed meticulously about. The wall is adorned with what appears to be short hand drawn musings (“Even Tough Kids Drink Coffee”) and cartoonish depictions of animals. A large bull skull hangs on the wall adjacent to half-full whiskey bottles and kitschy vintage pieces.

The Triumph motorcycle sitting in

the middle of the shop among the seating hammers home Bellwether’s retro-working class aesthetic.

Below a bright neon “Somewhere” sign, steep stairs lead to just one of Bellwether’s surprises: an underground event space currently hosting a gallery of motorcycle-related art shown to celebrate the fifth issue of META magazine—a very good looking visual motorcycle lifestyle magazine. The downstairs hosts many events, including live music and art shows.

Back up from the rabbit hole, the last part of Bellwether’s beautiful space is revealed. Located behind a closed door conveying a wonderful speakeasy feeling is the barbershop and private social club. The well-lit area takes you instantly back to a past era of neighborhood barbershops and gathering spots, but the modern tinges still remain. Adjacent to the barbershop is a private work room readily available for the use of Bellwether social club members, two comfortable couches and more lovely hand drawn wall art. The space is warm and inviting, serving as the cherry on top of the shop’s already great event space and bar.

One of the most unique aspects of Bellwether is their social club membership. For $10 you can become a

member and be privy to full access to the shop’s work spaces, VIP events, drink giveaways and specials, a private “Member’s Only” back entrance and monthly exclusives.

The bar serves Boxcar and Sweet Bloom Coffee, creating most of the regular coffee shop drinks (this writer had a Macchiato—$3). The bar also serves different local whiskeys for the 21 plus crowd. The clothing boutique showcases Ruckus Apparel (the clothing brand of the store’s owners), For Love and Lemons and Red Wings boots, among others.

Bellwether is a bright spot on Denver’s map—it brings something new to the community, pairing its various services together to form

an almighty spot for the hip Denverite. One can’t help leaving the space without feeling like they are welcome; Bellwether exudes neighbourly emotion (the shop regularly helps out in the community through charity drives and providing haircuts for those in need). Bellwether seems to want to be the sort of place where everyone knows your name, and not only is that admirable, it is one of many reasons why this writer will soon be returning.

Bellwether is located at 5126 E. Colfax Ave. Its hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Be sure to book an appointment in advance for a haircut.

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Bellwether is a hybrid coffeshop, whiskey bar, clothing boutique and barbershop.

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DAM exhibit is vocal about culture RUTH HOLLENBACK STAFF WRITER

Reviewing Denver’s many restaurants, bars, breweries, food trucks, coffeeshops and everything in between

Biju’s Little Curry Shop: 4.5 / 5.0 stars

photo courtesy of denverpost.com Biju’s Little Curry Shop is the perfect eatery for diners in need of quality Indian food with a kick.

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estled in the heart of RiNo (the River North Art District) next to Zephyr Brewing Co is Biju’s Little Curry Shop, the culinary brainchild of Biju Thomas. Thomas spent years as a professional chef and cookbook author perfecting recipes from his formative years in the southern Indian region of Kerala.

Similar to its warehouse predecessor, the eatery’s floor is a pale stained cement, contrasted by vibrantly colored walls and a large map of India. A patio adorned with red and orange chairs looks out at an alley, joined to the interior by a large garage-style window.

The hole-in-the-wall restaurant is cozy, bright and very convenient. The diner moves through a Subway-esque line, customizing their bowl as they go. Your first choice is between a vegetarian, chicken or beef bowl—a combo bowl is also available, entitled the Naadan, the priciest option on the menu at $11.95. The incredibly flavorful proteins come atop either jasmine rice or biryani (a cashew and date rice dish) and are then hidden by a shredded cabbage and citrus slaw.

The choice of sauces and condiments is when the stakes get really high, with five possible routes. If you want to play it safe, the first option is the “Moor,” a mild dollop of yogurt with fresh chopped herbs. If you like it hot, Biju’s offers a roasted mint and tomato chutney, which is rivaled by the Samandhi, a bit hotter

of a sauce with toasted coconut and ground red chiles. The last two—which have the capacity to turn your dining experience from spicy to agony—are the Adacheri, which is tamarind with birds-eye chiles, and the “Gunpowder” ghost pepper salt, made with one of the world’s spiciest peppers.

Overestimating my tongue’s pain threshold, I decided to add a little of the “Gunpowder” Ghost Pepper Salt to my beef bowl, which I have since qualified as the biggest mistake of my adult life.

Diners who are 21 and up who might follow suit should be comforted in knowing that Biju’s offers beer and wine when they realize that what they thought to be edible food is actually literal fire.

Ultimately, the ambience is relaxed, the food is terrific, the distance from campus is worth the drive and if you’re an aspiring fire eater, it’s the perfect place to train.

Biju’s Little Curry Shop is located at 1441 26th Street and serves lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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he Denver Art Museum (DAM) is back at it again with new art.

Daring, Presumptuous, Intrepid, Heroic, And audacious Art:

A giant, shiny, red dinosaur greets worldly and curious Denverites on the third floor of the DAM for one of Denver’s most fascinating exhibits. “Audacious: Contemporary Artists Speak Out” serves as a vehicle for artistic displays of controversy. The eclectic mash-up of pieces in the exhibit is unified by the four common threads of “Self & Other,” “Ecologies & Exchanges,” “Threats & Surveillance” and “Politics & Geographies,” whose thought-provoking explanations are typed onto the white walls of the exhibit.

“Audacious” begins with a piece

by Robert Therrien glaring at each viewer immediately upon entering through the giant glass doors. What looks like a black cloud of metal phone chords promotes the initial expectation of pensiveness about the controversial artwork throughout.

From there, museum attendees can wander through the exhibit’s massive room which is sectioned off by wall dividers plastered with artwork.

Without the common threads, this exhibit would merely look like a neatly organized storage closet of random—yet uncannily beautiful—items tossed together without purpose. For example, Roxy Paine’s “Vibrating Field,” made of aluminum, rubber, soil and other materials, is literally a dirt bed of weeds sitting on a table, vibrating.

However, because it sits under the theme of “Ecologies & Exchanges,” it immediately spurs a conversation about its unique implications.

Another piece, David Hammons’s “African-American Flag” is a regular full-sized American flag, but with the blue exchanged for green and the white exchanged for black. His goal in this piece, under the theme of “Self & Other,” is to expose the indivisibility of Americans and African-Americans with the Pan-African colors as a symbol

ruth hollenback | clarion Yang Shaobin’s Untitled (Portrait, No. 15) was created to reflect his ideas about social order.

of black strength and unity.

Other notable pieces in “Audacious” include Bruce Nauman’s blinking neon sign, which he calls “Double Poke in the Eye II,” Brian Alfred’s acrylic paint on canvas, “City Sunrise,” and Mel Chin’s provocative spoof on René Magritte’s “The Treachery of Image (This is Not a Pipe)” which he calls “Elementary Object,” made of a burled wood pipe and cement.

Finally, the exhibit offers a unique activity for those willing to participate: just around the first divider after entering is a wall with six clear glass bowls containing tiny blocks of different colors. Dark blue represents “empathetic,” light turquoise represents “optimistic,” sky blue represents “empowered,” dark pink represents “hopeless,” salmon represents “angry” and light pink represents “confused.”

Many of the exhibit’s pieces are accompanied by a large test tube stuck in the wall right next to it.

Viewers are instructed to drop a color block to represent how the particular work made them feel into the tube, and then compare to other people’s responses.

“Audacious: Contemporary Artists Speak Out” is located on level three of the Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum along with other Modern & Contemporary Art, Oceanic Art and the Sculpture Deck, which features a massive portrait window created for viewing Denver’s warmly-colored skyline.

“Audacious” is available with general admission until Feb. 26 of 2017—free for those 18 and under, $8 for Colorado resident college students and $10 for adults. The DAM is open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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‘Newsies’ the king of Denver theater

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The Disney musical “Newsies,” now showing in Denver, tells the story of oppressed child workers—New York newsboys—as they protested against their working conditions.

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he notorious “newsie” hats and urge to “stick it to the man” are two iconic aspects of the unique musical, “Newsies.” However, after experiencing it live in Denver’s Buell Theatre, the main thing that comes to mind is the incomprehensible amount of pirouettes witnessed on the stage. The cast gave a magnificent performance filled with desire for the unknown, rebellion and amazing vocals and choreography.

“Newsies,” a 1992 musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Studios, is a musical loosely based on the oppression of child workers and the New York newsboys strike of 1899.

While a film first, it was later adapted for the stage and made its Broadway debut in 2012.

Jack Kelly, portrayed by Joey Barreiro, is followed by the young newsies Davey (Stephen Michael Langton) and Crutchie (Zachary Sayle) in their fight for equal treatment in the workplace. After “The World” newspaper owner Joseph Pulitzer portrayed by Steve Blanchard raises prices on the Newsies, the young newsboys take to the streets and offices to fight for their cause with the help of Katherine portrayed by Morgan Keene.

“Seize the Day,” “King of New

York” and “Santa Fe” are a few of the songs by composer Alan Menken that are already incredible in their own right. However, with the direction of Jeff Calhoun, the musical numbers were given a new life on stage and struck a chord in even the most apathetic audience member. Calhoun perfectly captured the newsie spirit. Calhoun also had an amazing industrial style set with numerous large cinematic screens to better accentuate the more intimate parts of the performance and to showcase the Manhattan styled set.

The show’s amazing choreography, as well as unique costumes also boosted the already great performance. The show was filled with youthful backflips, cartwheels and so many pirouettes it made your head spin. Some might say so much movement took away from the depth of the performance, but instead it added to the youthfulness and individuality being portrayed by the young dancers and actors. The period-appropriate costumes also helped the audience fully appreciate the age and economic position the young newsies are experiencing.

“Newsies” certainly delivers an exhilarating performance. It will be on stage in Denver’s Buell Theatre through April 9 until it makes its way to Sacramento, California.

“Newsies” is definitely a must-see

play for the young and the old. Not only will the catchy songs be stuck in your head for days on end, it’ll

make you want to go on a newspaper strike of your own. The tickets will be going for as low as $35.

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“Newsies” is playing in Denver until April 9 at the Buell Theater.

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Daniels ‘The Path’: a provocative look students into the dark underbelly of belief start music company JOCELYN ROCKHOLD STAFF WRITER

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aniels College of Business (DCB) educates many young business students every year, including second-year Erik Schutzler, recently graduated alumnus Clayton Shaver and fourth year Josh Todtfeld. After the trio met through the Sigma Chi fraternity and bonded over music, Soul Explosion Entertainment was born.

Soul Explosion Entertainment is a music promotion company that finds talent from all over the world, organizes shows, and then helps talent with social media and blogs relating to music news. For now, the company is working with mostly EDM artists.

“We are focusing on breaking into the EDM market first, specifically with 16 to 30-year-olds,” Schutzler said in an interview with the Clarion. “Denver has one of the biggest EDM markets and it’s really starting to grow. It’s really easy to go international with EDM as well.”

While Soul Explosion Entertainment is focusing on EDM, they hope to branch out into alternative or possibly hip-hop. The company has around 25 brand ambassadors located across the country who are working on spreading influence and news, so as its reach grows, its ability to expand into other genres will surely increase.

A music promotion company will normally contact agencies about talent that its employees have scouted—Soul Explosion usually finds talented DJs on SoundCloud, a music distribution outlet. Soul Explosion will then work with these agencies to promote the talent through social media, blogging, booked shows and other events.

“We usually become close with certain agencies,” said Schutzler.

“We are particularly close with Creative Artists Agency in LA, Spin Artists LA and William Morris in Denver.”

It can be extremely difficult to break into the music promo industry due to overpopulation, but these DU students are making it work despite other huge commitments like school and fraternity life. Right now, Soul Explosion is focusing on one of their upcoming shows at the Gothic Theatre on June 3 where Speaker of the House and Two Friends will be performing.

“You just have to align yourselves with correct people with good mindsets,” said Schutzler.

“It’s a lot of planning and a lot of groundwork, but if you like that and you think it’s for you, you can either start your own music promotion agency or join one.”

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Hulu’s new origial series, “The Path,” tells the story of a fictional cult, the Meyerist Movement, and the struggles that ensue in the community.

tackle with everything they’ve got.

What’s important to note about CONTRIBUTING WRITER the show’s casting is its ability to find actors who have previous exulu’s latest foray into perience in similar roles, and then original programming, challenge them to take their skills “The Path” stars Aaron to the next level.

Paul (“Breaking Bad”) The story has found a near as Eddie, a member of the Mey- perfect protagonist in Paul, who erist Movement (a cult that seems takes the every-man pain he so to be an interesting mix of Chris- deftly utilized in “Breaking Bad” tianity, Scientology and drug-fu- to ferocious new heights. Nothing eled counterculture) at odds with quite grips the soul like Paul when his faith, an inner struggle that his characters are at emotioncauses tension with his devout al lows, from agonized sorrow to wife Sarah (Michelle Monaghan, passionate confrontation.

“True Detective”) and the cult’s Dancy takes with him the temporary but ambitious leader excellent bite and intensity he Cal (Hugh Dancy, “Hannibal”). brought to “Hannibal,” but ditchAs Eddie struggles to hide his es most of the empathy, creating growing doubt in the movement’s a morally complicated showman practices and Cal seeks to spread who creates unease every time he its message across the globe, the is on screen. Monaghan is simiidyllic world around them begins larly superb, but is unfortunately to crack under the pressure. given another thankless role as a An intelligent character-driv- tortured wife, similar to the one en drama, “The Path” is anchored she played on “True Detective”. on the weight of its actors’ abilities However, she shines with what’s to tackle the complex writing be- she given; her devotion to the hind it, a test that the show’s stars role especially showing through in scenes depicting her character’s dedication to cause. She is the show’s perfect way of showing how utterly loyal the cult’s most powerful members can become, convincing the audience every photo courtesy of geeknation.com with fai t hb as e d Aaron Paul, known for his role in “Breaking Bad,” stars in “The Path.”

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line that she is a true believer. One can only hope more of the show’s female roles will become as strong as Monaghan’s, though her character is in need of more inspired writing as well.

The show’s dedication to style is another plus, adding another online original series to high order of gorgeous television. The pilot is, in particular, an innovative example of storytelling, interconnecting stories in a stylish way that makes moments even more shocking and powerful.

Furthering the anxiety is a dark unease that glooms over every scene, making even the brightest of events seem alien. While the show is certainly a slow burn, it is patient, waiting to show its best cards until the most appropriate moment.

While the core of the drama is strong, its supporting trimmings are certainly not as effective. The show is at its best when it is a dark story centered on family and faith, but subplots involving tropes such as high school drama and an FBI investigation threaten to prevent the show from embracing its originality and wander into more traditional territory.

However, “The Path” is only in its infant stages, with Hulu opting to release its episodes on a conventional weekly schedule, and it still has the potential to grow into something transcendent, both in this season and beyond.

The only mystery more intriguing than the shadows behind the Meyerist Movement is where the show can go from here.

“The Path” is now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes uploaded every Wednesday.

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Plays and musicals hit Denver stages “Senior Capstone Cycle I” April 13-17” The DU Department of Theatre’s seniors are back again with their annual capstone project.

Beginning April 13, these talented seniors will present three plays in the first cycle of the project.

These plays, including “Porcelain and Pink,” “Hippie Van Gumdrop” and “I’m Not Stupid” are each one act works that showcase skills taught by the department.

Tickets run for $10 each and will be held in JMAC Studios—purchase them through the Newman Center website.

“Sweeney Todd” April 8-May 15

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The beloved horror musical “Sweeney Todd,” scored by Alan Menken, is opening at The Stage Theatre in Denver starting April 8.

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here is almost nothing better than seeing your favorite play or musical on stage for the first time, and, thankfully, Denver normally offers a wide variety of popular and new works. The arrival of spring marks the entrance of dozens of new productions, including musicals and

plays, horror and history. Check out just a few of the amazing works coming to Denver this month.

“The Mountaintop” March 22-April 17 In an imagining of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth, playwright Katori Hall attempts to bring to life the man who changed America. “The Moun-

taintop” has been celebrated with critical acclaim and starred Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Basset in its original stint on Broadway. Now, Colorado can watch the dramatic production at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, only a short drive from Denver. Tickets are $38-48 and can be purchased on the Arvada Center website, and, unlike other plays, this production runs through the week as well as the weekend.

This musical horror hits The Stage Theatre in early April, much to Denver’s delight. Featuring spine-tingling songs, delicious revenge and terrifying thrills, “Sweeney Todd” will provide a scary night to remember. This work is especially exciting for its Denver patrons, as local punk band DeVotchKa will provide all of the music for the show. Nothing can beat this international musical tinged with local flavor, so snag some tickets before they run out. Tickets run at $35-40 each, depending on show time and date, and can be purchased at http://www.denvercenter.org/.

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n April 1, the baroque pop and indie rock group The Last Shadow Puppets released their newest album. The band has been active since 2007, but they have not released an album since 2008.

This new collection, “Everything You’ve Come to Expect,” has been long awaited and positively received by fans and music-lovers alike. The Last Shadow Puppets currently consists of Alex Turner (of Arctic Monkeys, vocals, guitar), Miles Kane (of The Rascals, vocals, guitar), James Ford (drums, production) and Zach Dawes (bass).

Turner and Kane have been collaborating since 2007, and this new album is a compilation of newer and more experimental music.

The sound of The Last Shadow Puppets is a mix of old and new.

Much like Turner’s group, “Arctic Monkeys,” the music is driven heavily by guitar patterns and lines, as well as a mix of ballad and rock drums. Indie pop sounds are countered by the styles of 70s and 80s music. The music is great, though it may be something of an acquired taste. “Everything You’ve Come to Expect” consists of 12 songs, and while the album as a whole is unique and interesting, most of the songs, with a few exceptions, sound rather similar.

Upon first listening to the album, it is almost difficult to

remember where each song begins and ends.

Many of them have the same pace, and Turner’s vocals are very similar in each song. Nonetheless, a second or third listen to the music makes each tune more distinguishable.

One of the exceptions is the first song on the album, “Aviation.”

This song is one of the best on the record; it is faster and more driven, with a catchy guitar melody.

Another good song is “The Element of Surprise,” which has some of the best lyrics, such as “Why color in the lines if you’re just painting it black?” The song “Pattern” is appealing, as it has more of a groovy, almost Beatles-esque vibe.

The ballads, like “A Dream Synopsis,” are heartfelt and photo courtesy of driftrecords.com memorable as well. The Last Shadow Puppets’ new album, “Everything You’ve Come to Expect,” released to acclaim on April 1.

Overall, the new album is very different from one listen to appreciate each The success of The Last the original The Last Shadow song is something special about Shadow Puppets can only grow, Puppets album, “The Age of this album—there is a strong so keep an eye out for their music the Understatement.” It has a sense that the band puts out in the future. “Everything You’ve relaxed, comfortable tone that music because they love it, not Come to Expect” is available as a can appeal to fans of any genre. because they are looking for CD or vinyl, as well as on Spotify The fact that it takes more than fame and fortune. and iTunes.

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‘Hamilton’ challenges theater to be diverse

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Hit musical “Hamilton,” starring the show’s writer and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda as the immigrant founding father, breaks new ground in theater with its cast’s diversity.

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he hit musical “Hamilton” is taking the Broadway world by storm. Since its debut in 2015, the show has attracted top-tier guests like Barack Obama and Beyoncé and has made waves with its innovative, diverse cast and blend of modern music genres.

“Hamilton,” written by music and lyrical genius Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also stars as the titular character in the show, was inspired by the best-selling biography of founding father Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. Inspiration struck Miranda while he was performing in his previous hit musical, “In the Heights,” and he went on to spemd penning the show. He worked with Chernow to check the historical facts and Alex Lacamoire on the music. It first debuted as an Off-Broadway production in February of 2015, moving to Broadway later that summer.

The show follows Hamilton from his move to New York City at age 19 up until his death in a duel with Aaron Burr (Leslie Odom, Jr.), documenting his tumultuous involvement in American politics in between. It not only covers the politics of the time, but also provides an in-depth character study of Hamilton and his surrounding circle, such as Burr, George Washington (Christopher Jackson), Thomas Jefferson (Daveed Diggs) and his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler (Phillipa Soo).

One of the many unique things about the show is the fact that its music is almost entirely rap, hip-hop and R&B, with a few other genres mixed in. While contemporary rock musicals have existed for a while, Miranda is the pioneer of using rap on Broadway, and he’s quickly becoming a major voice for younger generations.

“The hip-hop narrative is one of

writing your way out of your circumstance,” Miranda said in an interview with CBS in March of 2015.

Parts of history usually tied up in political jargon are transformed into catchy numbers, like “Cabinet Battle #1,” which is a rap battle version of a highly charged debate between Hamilton and Jefferson.

However, the genre choices aren’t the most discussed aspect of the show; rather, it’s the bold casting choices. Miranda decided to reimagine the era of the Founding Fathers with shocking racial diversity. The only main character that isn’t played by an actor of color is King George III. “This is the story of America then, told by America now. It looks like America now,” said Miranda.

The musical is seriously challenging everything the theater world thought about historical accuracy and being realistic in shows. “Hamilton” proves that casting people of color in typically white roles doesn’t mean the end of the world; it truly expands what theater can be. This offers a connection for racial minorities to connect to a past they rarely see themselves as a part of, and this is extremely important in the context of college theater.

Many colleges and high schools already struggle with having diverse student populations and “Hamilton” poses an interesting challenge for schools to take a second look at the way they view diversity.

The diverse cast of the show demonstrates how seeing yourself in history can completely change your relationship to past events. In educational institutions, this relationship is vital—making minority students feel like part of the institution and its history is a lesson many universities could serve to learn. College production departments could also take more risks in casting minorities, choosing controversial shows and making creative production

decisions. Shows like “Hamilton” offer theater departments a chance to reach beyond the typical students they cast and look to other parts of the student body that have unique talents not usually featured in musicals.

Watching the legacy of “Hamilton” unfold feels ironically like witnessing history being made. The ground-breaking musical defies many rules of the industry and has shot to the top because of it. Its effects will

surely play out in the world of theater for years to come.

Tickets for “Hamilton” on Broadway are available through the show’s website at pretty exorbitant prices and are sold out for the foreseeable future. However, the show is set to go to Chicago in the fall of 2016 and go on a national tour in 2017. The ordinary public must resort to listening to the album, which is available through iTunes, Spotify and the website.