DU Clarion Issue 123 Volume 11

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VOL. 123, ISSUE 11

APRIL 13, 2016

COMMUNITY STANDS UP BY LYING DOWN

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GlobeMed attends Summit

Editorial Staff JILLIAN QUERI, Editor-in-Chief KELLSIE BRANNEN, Executive Editor JOHN POE, News Editor BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED, Sports Editor ADRIAN BOGART, Opinions Editor CHLOE BARRET, Lifestyles Editor MADELINE ZANN, Entertainment Editor MONICA MCFADDEN, Assistant Entertainment Editor GINNY STOUSE, Copy Editor

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Eight DU students traveled to Illinois for GlobeMed’s tenth annual summit.

JACK FOERSTERLING, Copy Editor RUTH HOLLENBACK

Business Staff JOHN POE, Business Manager CONNOR W. DAVIS, Advertising Representative MEG MCINTYRE, Advertising Representative ANDREW MATRANGA, Faculty Advisor

Digital Staff GUSTO KUBIAK, Photo Editor NIKKI FRICK, Co-Social Media Director MADELINE ZANN, Co-Social Media Director

Contributors CAROLYN ANGIOLLO, Staff Writer JOCELYN ROCKHOLD, Staff Writer RUTH HOLLENBACK, Staff Writer TAYLOR SIENKIEWICZ, Contributing Writer RYAN NINESLING, Contributing Writer TARYN ALLEN, Contributing Writer SYDNEY KAPP, Contributing Writer ANNA BERNARD, Contributing Writer SASHA KANDRACH, Contributing Writer LAI HE, Contributing Photographer OLIVIA HYDE, Contributing Photographer

Cartoonists TONY BOREK, Staff Cartoonist ARTEMIS KATSARIS, Contributing Cartoonist

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n March 31, eight DU students travelled to Evanston, Illinois for GlobeMed’s 10th annual Summit. For three days, the Pioneers took part in communal collaboration and education of other students from universities across the United States alongside alumni and some of the organization’s grassroots partners from around the world. Each of the students at the Summit applied through the GlobeMed National Office.

GlobeMed is an organization that focuses on partnering student organizations with global organizations, all in an effort to prioritize health equity and the equal value of every human life.

In a program distributed at this year’s Summit, GlobeMed’s story was outlined in overarching questions theming every couple of years.

The organization’s founding year, 2006, was described as focusing on the question, “How do we build partnerships that center listening to local leaders?” Now, ten years later, the question has progressed to, “What have we learned from ten years of applying social justice, human rights and anti-oppression frameworks to global health?”

This year’s summit featured speakers such as Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a public health physician and epidemiologist in Detroit, and Dr. Sharon Rudy, program director for the Global Health Fellows Program at the Public Health Institute in D.C. The DU students described these speakers as influential role models who have helped shape their outlook of GlobeMed and their future pursuits.

“It’s good to be at a point of growth where our stories might mean something to another university’s chapter,” said junior Sunny Khatter, molecular biology major with a concentration in cogntive neuroscience from Aurora.

Khatter, previous director of communications and GROW coor-

dinator, is the current co-president along with Ryan Carson, senior international studies major from Muncie, Indiana.

Ally Malecha, sophomore biochemistry and French double major from Broomfield, is the current globalhealthU co-coordinator with DU graduate Michael Bagg, working on outreach and education regarding health equity and social justice.

In addition, she explained that one of the main themes of the weekend was GlobeMed’s future prospects for the year 2030. She continued by describing how the goal of the the organization is to move from a position of only having chapters in the US and only having partner organizations in the Global South to involving a wider expanse of both.

“The impact that the Summit and GlobeMed has had on me is hard to describe in just a couple of words,” said Jenna Powell, junior biology and psychology double major from Portland, Oregon. She has been involved with GlobeMed for two years and currently holds the position of campaigns coordinator, organizing fundraising and marketing events to fund the club’s projects with their partner organization, Buddhism for Social Development Action.

Another student in attendance, Evan Novak, senior biology and psychology double major from Fort Collins, explained what the Summit taught him.

“If we can start to affect change here, we can start to make change abroad,” said Novak.

Novak is currently in his second year being involved with GlobeMed at DU, and is now the director of community building, thus in charge of planning socials, retreats and other community building activities that help keep the chapter members close and engaged with each other.

Novak explained that, while other chapters are losing members or have never really had a strong base, DU has such a committed group of interested people, making GlobeMed at DU not only successful, but a true community of people all with the same goal in mind.

For more information regarding how to get involved with GlobeMed, contact denver@globemed.org.

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New Director of Internal Audit named

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Sleep Revolution Tour visits DU

connor w. davis | clarion Tiffany Wen was announced as the director of the Office of Internal Audit.

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n March 22, DU sent an email to the community announcing Tiffany Wen as the director for the Office of Internal Audit, effective immediately.

“Wen has been with DU since 2013, most recently as a senior auditor,” stated the email. “In her new role, she will be responsible for implementing the University’s internal audit program that examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, as well as the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities to achieve stated goals and objectives consistent with our vision, values and mission.”

According to its website, the Office of Internal Audit “reviews and audits University operations to identify opportunities to help DU improve operations and reduce risk, ultimately to increase the chances of meeting strategic goals.”

More information about the Office of Internal Audit can be found on their website.

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On April 8, Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post came to DU for the first stop of the Sleep Revolution College Tour.

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n April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arianna Huffington and her team at the Huffington Post came to DU for the first stop of their Sleep Revolution College Tour. The fair, which featured numerous booths offering giveaways and information on sleep and restfulness, was held on Driscoll Green and featured partners such as Sleep Number, CalmCircle College, KIND Snacks, Remodo, Sleep Shepherd, Aros, MUSE and Somni.

Huffington herself gave a speech at 11 a.m. and autographed copies of her book, “The Sleep Revolution”.

According to Abigail Williams, director of college outreach for the Huffington Post who works closely with Huffington during the tour, the responsiveness and ambition of the HCC, along with DU’s location in Denver and near other large universities, made it a natural fit as the first stop of the tour.

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“We want to spark a national conversation about the importance of sleep starting on college campuses, and we’re thrilled that DU could host us and be a part of this conversation. It’s an exciting place to start the tour,” said Williams.

The fair was centered around the critical importance of sleep, culminating in Huffington’s speech about what inspired her to start taking a look at the importance of sleep in her own life. She recounted her experience collapsing from exhaustion in 2007, breaking her cheek and waking up in a pool of blood. She began to evaluate if this is what success should look like and why sleep is always the first thing to go when life picks up.

“We want to teach students that sleep is a prerequisite to success and a performance enhancer. We want to emphasize that burnout and exhaustion truly isn’t the only option and it’s very unhealthy. We reasoned that if we wanted change to happen in the

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nation as a whole, it needed to come from college students who were about to go into the working world,” said Williams.

As for how to start taking steps to improve sleep habits, Williams had a few tips for the chronically sleep-deprived.

“Reevaluate your relationship with your phone. Many people charge it next to their bed, which means it’s the last thing they look at before they go to sleep and, if they wake up during the night, they end up checking again, disrupting sleep further. Try investing in a good old fashioned alarm clock and charge your phone elsewhere,” said Williams. “In addition, trying to add on a manageable amount of sleep, 30 minutes to an hour, to your schedule every night can make a world of difference.”

The college tour continues through May 13 and is set to visit 15 other universities.

“The Sleep Revolution” by Arianna Huffington is on sale now.

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STUDENTS STAGE DIE-IN AT AAC KELLSIE BRANNEN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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Students gathered in the main lobby of Anderson Academic Commons to hold a 16 minute Die-In to bring awareness to racial bias and microaggressions.

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n Monday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the main lobby of the Anderson Academic Commons, the DU Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and Student Advocates for Institutional Change (SAIC) held a 16 minute die-in to bring awareness to not only physical, but mental implications of acts of racism, racial bias and microaggressions.

The date was chosen to commemorate the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and each of the 16 minutes represented one of the bullets fired into Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old black male who was killed by a police officer in 2014. McDonald was holding a three inch knife when he was shot 16 times in 13 seconds by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. Van Dyke was charged with first degree murder shortly after footage of the fatal shooting was released, but he is currently out on bail and was hired at a Chicago police union, sparking outrage.

Similar demonstrations were held across the country, coordinated by a group of students at Argosy University, all tied together by the social media tag #psychologists4blacklives.

“Psychology students at Argosy sent an email asking people to stand in solidarity with those who are psychologically affected by seeing violence against black bodies and other acts of racism,” said first year graduate student of international and cultural communications Car-

olyn Coles, who is a member of BGSA and initially brought up and eventually helped plan the event.

“There have been studies of what racism does to the mind in the classroom and on campus. It’s difficult to navigate college when you’re under attack or could be.”

At the DU event, about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, DU faculty, alumni and students from other universities gathered in the Anderson Academic Commons and laid down in silence for the 16 minutes while a video detailing the history of violence against black individuals played.

Also featured around the site were the names and last words of black victims of police brutality, inspiring words from black leaders and statistics on police brutality.

“To get such a great turnout, especially because we had to plan the event in a week, was amazing. I think we expected about 20 people,” said Coles. “It really showed that black issues matter to more than just black people. When we brought up this grave injustice, students and faculty of all ages and races cared and came to support. It was empowering.”

The most powerful moment of the demonstration for Coles came during the 16 minutes in which people laid silently and simply listened to the video. “[The most powerful moment was] the layering effect of the date being April 4 and being in a space with lots of people of different races

and religions just silently listening to the video. It was a silently reaffirming space, validated by the people surrounding me,” she said.

The most powerful moment for other students came during this reflective time as well.

“As a black student, I feel like I operate on a margin; however, during the demonstration I felt like I was truly a part of DU, it wasn’t just my friends and I and then everyone else,” said Darren Harvey, a second year graduate student at the Korbel School of International Studies and president of BGSA, who also worked to plan the event. “When the video shut off, there was just this silence.

It was a powerful moment.”

Jonathan Seals, second year MBA student, BGSA member and the vice president of SAIC, concurred.

“When you discuss race in class there’s often a push back, but the video was able to explain the history of violence against black bodies in a clear and concise way and everyone was just listening in silence. There was no room to argue, no room for push back, just the opportunity to listen and think,” said Seals.

According to Cole, the institution was very supportive in working with the demonstrators. Campus Safety was present at the event to make sure that everyone was safe, and the vice provost made an appearance as well.

“We want the university to be accountable for things that

have happened here, such as the defacing of black issues on the community wall. There are things that happen in plain sight and out of sight and it’s important to talk about them,” said Harvey. “It was empowering for the administration to see that we had that kind of support.”

The vast majority of reactions from people around campus have been supportive, according to Cole, Harvey and Seal. Harvey indicated that he did receive some criticism from those who didn’t understand why the event was being put on or believed that the event didn’t include everyone that needed to be represented. However, Harvey said that he believed that if the individuals had gone to the demonstration, they may have rethought their positions.

For now, BGSA and SAIC are very happy with the results of the die-in.

“DU has spurts of activism that die down, and we don’t want this catalyst to die away,” said Harvey, urging students and community members to remember that “allyship is action-oriented.”

As for plans for the near future, SAIC is hosting an event with social media justice group Project Ava called “A Night of Storytelling,” during which students will have the chance to tell their stories of discrimination, prejudice and alienation on campus. The event will take place on April 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Understanding gender, sexuality and violence: SAAM Summit KELLSIE BRANNEN

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rom April 7-8, DU hosted its second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Summit.

The summit began with a presentation by keynote speaker Andrea Gibson at 7 p.m. in Davis Auditorium, and then ran from 9 a.m. to its last event at 2:45 p.m. the following day, all of which took place in the Driscoll Ballroom and Chambers Center.

The event was comprised of a breakfast, introductory remarks and then a series of three sessions with

options of various workshops, followed by a call to action. The workshops, numbering nine in total, covered a wide variety of topics including facts about gender violence, transgender and non-conforming students and sexual assault, sexual assault in the military, supporting survivors and more.

The theme of this year’s event was “Beyond the Single Story: Strengthening our Understanding of Gender, Sexuality and Violence,” which, according to the HCC’s website, sought to “deepen and complicate the narratives around the intersectionality of gender, sexuality and gender-based violence.”

The event is right in the middle of the HCC’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month event schedule, which began the week of March 21 with volunteers decorating shirts for the Clothesline Project, which “provides awareness about sexual and intimate partner violence, hate crimes and child abuse” (decorated shirted will be displayed in the Anderson Academic Commons for the entirety of April) and will conclude with Denim Day Capture the Flag on April 27, with a variety of different events going on in between.

For a complete list of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, please consult the HCC’s website.

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76130 Student presenters Riley Swanson, Emma Decker, Alex Moersen and Lori Scott.

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Senior gymnast Nina McGee advances to nationals

Senior Nina McGee (Cleveland, Ohio) performs on the uneven parallel bars at her home arena, the Hamilton Gymnasium, during the 2015-16 DU gymnastics season.

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n April 2, the DU gymnastics team traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to compete in the NCAA regional competition. DU finished fourth in the six team regional with a score of 195.700. The University of Florida won first place in the meet.

Senior Maggie Laughlin (Scottsdale, Arizona) tied for fourth on vault with a score of 9.875. On the uneven parallel bars, senior Nina McGee (Cleveland, Ohio) tied for third with a score of 9.850. Senior Emily Barrett (Norman, Okla-

homa) scored the highest for the Pioneers on the balance beam with a score of 9.825, which allowed her to tie for eighth place. McGee also earned a first place finish on floor with a 9.950. At every meet this season, McGee has finished first in at least one of the four events.

“We went in as the second seed.

Floor was an amazing rotation, but it was a major disappointment that we didn’t make nationals as a team.

We put everything we could onto the floor to try to recover,” said McGee. Floor was the team’s best event of the day, with McGee earning first and sophomore Claire Hammen (Loveland, Colorado) earning third.

McGee’s overall score of 39.350 earned her a second place finish in

the all-around and landed her a spot in the NCAA national tournament for the second year in a row. Last year at Nationals, McGee earned second for the floor competition and 11th in the all-around.

“It’s exciting, but I’m still a little bummed that the team can’t go with me this year,” said McGee. Since the rest of DU’s team will not be present, McGee will be practicing with the University of Alabama’s team. At Nationals, she will be rotating through events with the University of Oklahoma.

“I’m expecting more comfort this year because I had no idea what to expect last time. This year I know what to expect with the crowd being all amped up

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and as far as performance, I just want to capitalize on everything I made a mistake on, so I’ve been working on improving those aspects,” she said.

Some members of DU’s team will be joining her on her trip to Nationals, which will provide some much needed support. Barrett and senior Morgan Tolman (Northridge, California) will be traveling with McGee. “I just want to stay calm and confident in the meet and when I get there on Friday. I’m excited even though it’s my last meet forever,” she said.

NCAA Nationals will take place on April 15 and 16 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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SPORT: Golf GRADE: Sophomore

MAJOR: Biology HOME STATE: Colorado

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his week, the Clarion sat down with golfer Chris Korte.

Q: What year are you and how old are you?

A: I am a sophomore and am 19 years old.

Q: What is your major?

A: I am a biology major and a chemistry and music minor.

Q: Where are you from?

A: My hometown is Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Q: How and when did you begin playing golf?

A: I began playing golf in sixth grade when my parents sent me to a golf and tennis camp.

Q: Before college, were there any significant tournaments you participated in?

A: Before college, the two biggest tournaments I played in were the USGA US Amateur Public Links and the Callaway Junior World Championship.

Q: What made you come to DU? A: I came to DU because I loved the campus, coaching staff and golf program and it is such a great school academically.

Q: What has been the highlight of your college career so far?

A: So far, the highlight of my college career has been having three top five finishes so far and winning the Colorado State Amateur last summer.

Q: What are your goals for the rest of this season?

A: For the rest of the season, my goal is to win first place in a tournament and for the team to go to regionals, which would require winning the conference.

Q: Other than golf, what is something you enjoy doing?

A: I enjoy playing the piano and guitar and snowboarding.

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Men’s lacrosse defeats Villanova in icy conditions SASHA KANDRACH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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n a freezing, 30 degree mix of rain and snow conditions, the No. 3 ranked Denver Pioneers completed their threegame road stint by earning a contiguous 12-11 victory over the No. 19 Villanova University Wildcats.

The showdown between two of the nation’s top five offenses battled down to the final minutes.

Junior United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association First Team All American (USILA) Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) dominated Denver’s offense, recording his second-career sock trick (six goals), including the game winner. USILA First Team All American Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) won 16 of 27 faceoffs. Freshman netminder Alex Ready (Lancaster, Penn-

sylvania) finished with a season-high 16 saves.

“They play a unique offense that’s constant motion,” said head coach Bill Tierney. “It’s not one of those games where you can wait, set up the ball and play. It’s quicker, just a completely different type of game.”

Denver struggled to combat Villanova’s speed and tenacity.

The Pioneers jumped to an early 2-0 lead with tallies from freshman Dylan Johnson (Englewood, Colorado), scoring his careerfirst goal and Connor Donahue (Groton, Massachusetts). Villanova quickly responded, netting two of their own just 3:30 into the game. Denver’s attack configured a three-goal run to send Denver up 5-2 at the end of the first quarter, with conversions from Cannizzaro, Zach Miller (Steamburg, New York) and Donahue.

The Pioneers returned with the first tally of the second quarter from senior captain Jack Bobzien (Littleton, Colorado) to extend

Denver’s lead 6-2. Villanova’s Joey Froccaro cut the deficit down to three before Cannizzaro netted his second of the day. Joey Froccaro’s brother, Jake, sparked the first goal of Villanova’s three-goal run to complete the first half. Denver led 7-6 going into the locker room.

“Villanova’s got three players on their team that, looking on last years scouting report, were the three highest players we were worried about,” said Tierney. “Now, they are numbers four, five and six. Nova’s really improved. Now they have six guys that can put the ball in the net and that’s scary.”

The Pioneers shutout Villanova’s offense during the third quarter, as Cannizzaro tallied a hat-trick to broaden Denver’s lead 10-6.

Denver was unable to continue their strong defense, as Villanova’s high-powered attack strung together a five-goal run in the final quarter. The Wildcats took the lead for the first time in the game, 11-10.

With 3:07 remaining in the final stanza, junior captain Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia) fed Miller who fired from 12 yards out to even the score. Nine seconds later, Baptiste won the faceoff and played Cannizzaro who netted the game-winner from the point.

The Pioneers’ triumph over Villanova extended their BIG EAST conference win streak to 17 games, marking the ninth longest streak in NCAA Dl men’s lacrosse history. The Pioneers are now 9-1 overall and 2-0 in conference this season as they look to repeat their National Championship title.

“It’s definitely challenging,” said Bobzien. “Everyone targets you as the reigning champion, but at the same time, it keeps us going and we want that target to be on our back instead of someone else’s back.”

Denver will play St. John’s University on April 16 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Faceoff is at noon.

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Freshman goalie Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) makes one of his season-high 16 saves in a win against Villanova University on the road and in the snow.

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Junior attack Connor Cannizzaro (Casenovia, New York) stares down a Villanova University defender in a snowstorm on the road while cradling the ball.

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Nuggets miss playoffs again BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED SPORTS EDITOR

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n the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets weren’t viewed as a legitimate playoff contender before the season started.

Now late in the year, with only one game remaining, Denver sits about where the experts placed them at No. 10 in the West and No. 22 overall in the league.

After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs four straight times from 2010-2013, the Nuggets decided to go in a new direction. Now with a stable head coach in Michael Malone and a host of young talent, fans were able to see glimpses of the team’s future potential throughout the 2015-16 season.

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year player Will Barton exploded onto the scene as a high-flying, volume scoring guard. Nicknamed “Will the Thrill”, his athletic dunks landed him in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest this past February. Averaging an impressive 14.8 points, six rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, Barton gave the Nuggets a desperately needed scorer.

In his first season in the NBA, 2014 second round draft pick Nikola Jokic also found a solid niche on the team. The Serbian came to the United States for the first time ever to begin the season, but eventually played his way into the Rising Stars Challenge, an all-star event for the best young players in the game. At 6’10” with a rangy jump shot, Jokic has the tools to become an above-average power forward or center.

For rookie point guard and former seventh overall pick Emmanuel Mudiay, it was a season of tremendous growth.

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on, losing out to veteran Jameer Nelson. But as the season progressed, so did the 20-year-old, who averaged 12 points and five assists over the year. While his shots and decision-making need work, those are teachable skills, and Mudiay should evolve into an above average passer.

Arguably the Nuggets’ two best players, Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari, again struggled with injuries. Chandler never saw the floor after injuring his hip, while Gallinari only saw action in 53 games before an ankle injury sidelined him.

Power forward Kenneth Faried seems to have plateaued at his current talent level, one which doesn’t exactly match his salary.

While his averages of 12 points and eight rebounds per game aren’t terrible, his poor defensive IQ and post-moves keep him from being a center-piece player.

Two more young players, Gary Harris and Jusuf Nurkic, played well in spots of the season. The two

first round picks from 2014 have bright futures as secondary players in Denver. Harris blossomed late in 2016, while Nurkic has battled injuries down the stretch.

The Nuggets will likely hold a draft pick in the 10-12 range, allowing them to select another potential building block for the squad this summer. The draft will take place June 23. The Nuggets could receive additional first round picks from Memphis and Portland, depending on where those teams finish in the standings, while they also own the right to swap first-round picks with the New York Knicks.

Although the Nuggets aren’t a playoff team, management has still produced a young, promising roster without tanking. While they’re still searching for a superstar or two, Denver was the only NBA team to beat both the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs this season. As young players continue to develop, the Nuggets should surge back into relevance over the next few years.

Club Volleyball finishes 13th at championship

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Club volleyball travelled to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in Nationals on April 8 and 9, one of the many tournaments which the club participates in throughout the year.

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he DU Club Volleyball team participated in the Collegiate Club Volleyball Championships on April 8 and 9 in Louisville, Kentucky. The games were played at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.

Denver finished No. 13 in the field.

Freshman Clair Hoette played in the matches at nationals and felt that the team could have played a bit better.

“I think our team was kind of in the middle for nationals. We had a lot of fun and had moments

of playing really well, but I think we all know our team is capable of doing better,” she said. “It would be safe to say that none of us were satisfied with how it ended because we know we could have gone farther. But, I think this year helped us prepare to work harder for our team to reach the potential we know it has for next year.”

It was an exciting week for the program, as they were not only able to travel to Kentucky, but also saw head coach Ann Miklus recognized as Division II Coach of the Year.

Club president and junior Ally Blick has enjoyed her time under the tutelage of coach Miklus and acknowledged the coach’s impending departure.

“Our coach has been an integral part of our success as a team this year. She has not only improved our volleyball skills, but has also been a mentor for me the past three years,” said Blick. “Although we are all sad to see her go next year, I am sure that the life lessons she has taught us will stick and we will always be able to count on her as a resource and friend.”

The team practices twice per week in each of the fall, winter and spring quarters and is open to all female students. Tryouts are held annually in the fall. The team plays league and intercollegiate games on weekends throughout the entire school year.

Benefits of playing on the club team expand well beyond just the

practices and games, freshman player Montana Baker believes.

“I would recommend someone to join club volleyball because of the close friends you make. I’ve found some of my closest friends on the team and we love to hang out outside of volleyball,” said Baker. “Also, you see so many amazing cities while traveling to tournaments with your team. The DU Club Volleyball team is definitely one of the smaller known clubs, and with the talent we had on the team this year, we went farther at nationals than any other DU club volleyball team before.”

The team is now looking towards next season and improving upon a strong 201516 performance.

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DU hockey season over after Frozen Four stumble SASHA KANDRACH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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enver hockey fell short in their quest to claim an eighth national championship title. Skating to the Frozen Four hosted in Tampa, Florida for the first time since their last national title in 2005, DU was dropped 4-2 in an anguishing game against their conference-rival, the University of North Dakota (UND) Fighting Hawks, who scored two goals in the final minute of regulation.

“It was a great college hockey team and it’s what we expected,” said head coach Jim Montgomery.

“Two days ago I said ‘The team that’s going to win is the team that makes the last play.’ North Dakota is the team that made the last play.”

Both teams skated to a quick, energetic first period. Threats on net were generated by the nation’s two most dynamic, highest scoring lines: Denver’s Pacific Rim Line, consisting of Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California), Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) and Danton Heinen (Langley, British Columbia), and North Dakota’s CBS line of Drake Caggiula, Nick Schmaltz and Brock Boeser.

After twenty minutes of play and two Denver powerplay opportunities, the Pioneers and Fighting Hawks remained scoreless. Shots on goal were tied four apiece, with neither team successful in beating Denver’s Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Alberta) and UND’s Cam Johnson.

Caggiula beat Jaillet with a wrist shot to draw the first blood 1:03 into the second period. The Pioneers relinquished the goal in transition after freshman forward Jarid Lukosevicius (Squamish, British Columbia) couldn’t connect on a pass with senior captain Grant

Arnold (Centennial, Colorado). The puck was tipped from Arnold and into North Dakota control, where Boeser fed Caggiula in the slot.

The Pacific Rim Line took the ice, but made a costly mistake which accounted for the second goal of the night for the Fighting Hawks. Caggiula clogged Denver’s passing lanes, collected a defensive zone turnover and punished the Pioneers with his second tally at 6:15 into the second period.

Beginning the third period, DU found itself trailing by two goals.

The team received support from Colorado Avalanche prospect Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin), as he sniped a one-timer from high in the slot past Johnson 2:50 into the final period. Arnold and Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Alberta) assisted on the play.

Eight minutes later, junior defenseman Matt VanVoorhis (Edina, Minnesota) would secure the Pioneers’ second goal, tying the game at 2-2. VanVoorhis rushed towards the offensive zone and centered the puck to Colin Staub (Colorado Springs, Colorado), who was positioned in front of the net. VanVoorhis’ pass was deflected by North Dakota’s defenseman Gage Ausmus’ stick and snuck past Johnson.

With the score tied, the two teams battled relentlessly during the final ten minutes of play. The Pioneers constructed promising chances on net, but were unable to convert.

Pressure from the CBS line forced the Pioneers to ice the puck with one minute remaining in regulation. Boeser won the faceoff and eventually slipped the puck to Schmaltz, who was skating behind Denver’s defenseman. Schmaltz backhanded the puck on the weakside past Jaillet to secure the gamewinning-goal for North Dakota with 56.8 seconds on the clock.

The Pioneers pulled Jaillet during the final moments of the

game, but were deflated by a late North Dakota empty net goal. Rhett Gardner sealed Denver’s fate with two seconds on the clock.

Following the devastating loss, captain Grant Arnold and assistant captain Will Butcher appeared in the post-game press conference still sporting their crimson sweaters.

“This is the last time I’m going to be able to wear this jersey,” said Arnold. “A lot of blood, sweat and tears. A lot of great wins and friendships made. Denver hockey is a family. Denver athletics is a family. I just want to show the pride I have for Denver hockey and Denver athletics. I just want to

keep it on for a little bit longer.”

Exerting immense resiliancy following a rough 7-7-2 start to the 2015-16 season, the Pioneers shocked the nation with their sensational 18-3-4 second half run, including an 11-game win streak.

A team which faced adversity and tribulation, DU hockey persevered, sparking the program’s deepest tournament run in over ten years. The 2015-16 season ended in disappointing fashion, but the strong finish to the season should give the Pioneers momentum and confidence heading into next season.

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Pioneers fight for the puck during the recent Frozen Four matchup.

Danton Heinen signs contract with Boston Bruins BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED

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n April 11, Denver hockey player Danton Heinen (Langley, British Columbia), signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Boston Bruins. The sophomore forward was drafted in the fourth round, 116th overall by Boston in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Heinen was quick to adjust to NCAA-level hockey. He led the Pioneers in scoring as both a freshman and sophomore. Among his many accolades are the 201415 NCHC Freshman of the Year, 2015-16 NCHC Forward of the Year and the 2015-16 ASN Player of the Year Award.

With the Bruins missing the playoffs, Heinen will play on a professional try-out (PTO) for Boston’s minor league team, the Providence

Bruins. Providence only has two games left in the regular season, but has already clinched a playoff spot, so Heinen should have a solid chance to play down the stretch.

At only 20 years old, the forward is likely to begin next season in the American Hockey League (AHL) as well, but is on the fast track to breaking into the National Hockey League (NHL). Known for his playmaking ability in college, Heinen’s two-way play will be his calling card in the pros.

In only 81 career games with Denver, Heinen amassed 93 points, including 36 goals and 57 assists. He played alongside Dylan Gambrell and Trevor Moore in 2015-16 on the Pacific Rim Line, and could play either wing position professionally with his left-handed shot.

Signing this contract unfortunately signals the end of Heinen’s Pioneer days, but continues the trend of DU hockey producing NHLlevel talent.

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Students and administration clash over tuition Students concerned over tuition increase TAYLOR SIENKIEWICZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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n March 23, Chancellor Chopp sent out a letter addressing the 4.9 percent increase in tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year. DU students’ and parents’ reactions are mainly those of frustration. While reasons for this increase are justifiable, if DU feels the need to hike up tuition, they need to be more upfront about its uses to those that bear the financial burden, as well as allow for tuition payers’ input.

It seems the gap between students and those in charge of these decisions needs to be bridged in order for these types of actions to at least be understood. According to administration, these price increases are important in cultivating our education and measures have been taken to create cost efficiency.

“To provide a comprehensive residential education is an extraordinarily expensive proposition for a university,” said provost and executive vice chancellor Dr. Kvistad. “That is not to say that we are not mindful of the burden this places on families. The letter outlines where the money is going and how we are trying to reduce costs,” said Kvistad.

Students will be happy to find that a large portion of the newly acquired funds is going towards financial aid. Approximately $21 million will be added to the university budget, with $13.3 million going towards financial aid. Kvistad outlined the sectors of the financial breakdown as financial aid, fundraising, new faculty hires, faculty/staff salary and adding programs to student life.

Kvistad explains that the cost of higher education has “become a much more complex environment that causes colleges and universities across the country to spend a lot of their resources on not just the classroom, but resident halls, programs and on and off campus activities.”

It is understandable that due to inflation, as well as the want to expand and improve the university, there will be fluctuations in tuition. However, there are better ways to do this. For example, Suffolk University is a private university similar to DU. In order to combat the financial burden placed on students and parents attending a private university, they use the concept of “grandfathered tuition”, which allow students to pay the same price of tuition they were told when they first started at the institution as long as they maintain a certain GPA.

Alternatively, allowing students and parents to have a say on tuition raises would be a more inclusive way of addressing tuition. At least, we should have easy access to the knowledge of what exactly is going on.

“I’d like to see an organized breakdown of my tuition,” said Rachel Ledon, a freshman from the Vail area in Colorado. “I am working very hard to be able to afford this already highly priced education. I am doing it because I believe in it and I believe in this school. So please, show me why I am working so hard, where my work is going and how it will benefit me as a student,” said Ledon.

Tuition increase benefits the long-term ADRIAN BOGART OPINIONS EDITOR

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U, often referred to as the “Ivy League of the Rockies,” is soon going to increase the cost of tuition by 4.9 percent and room-and-board charges by $540. To many students, this tuition increase is attaching an Ivy League price to their college experience, making college even more unaffordable and increasing student debt. However, although a tuition increase is unwelcomed by many, this

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DU plans to increase tuition by 4.9 percent during the 2016-2017 school year.

It makes sense that over the years, prices will increase, and in context, the price of higher education is sky-high and increasing across the country. While it is understandable that DU must raise the price of tuition, the administration needs to be more transparent in how they rationalize this, in better communication with students and actively trying to alleviate this increasing financial burden.

additional burden to students is necessary to improve the school over the long-term.

A month ago, a petition was started on change.org by student Kate Karayannis expressing outrage over the tuition increase next year due to the fact that students are unable to apply for an increasing amount of scholarships due to expiring deadlines.

The 1,638 petitioners seek one or

more of the following solutions to be implemented: a grandfather clause that allows students to continue to pay the amount they initially pay upon admission to DU, detailed outlines of where the tuition increase is going and how it will benefit students and an increase in merit scholarships and financial aid to compensate for tuition increases.

However, these increases are absolutely necessary to improve the university and the administration has already put in place measures to ensure that students do not face a significant financial burden. As stated in the letter from the chancellor and provost, the increase in tuition is necessary to fund more programs that are essential to student life, such as an increase in Title IX programs to counter sexual assault, the quality of student housing, the building of the university’s infastructure and the hiring and retainment of quality professors.

In order to counter these raises in tuition, the university is raising financial aid by 9.1 percent ($13.3 million in financial aid or 63 percent of the new revenue from tuition rates) for the next aid year, which will assist students who are in financial need and significantly impacted by the tuition increases.

Students should not fear the worst with these tuition increases, because although a rise in tuition may increase students’ financial burden, the administration will increase financial aid in the short term and long term through the plan presented in Impact 2025 and the professionalizing and expansion of fundraising.

Although students are wary of tuition increases, the administration has taken significant action to ensure students in financial need will not be left behind and deeper in debt. This increase in tuition will significantly increase the services provided on campus and ensure greater opportunities for students in the future. Increased Title IX services, building the infrastructure on campus, retaining top professionals in a variety of academic fields and professionalizing our fundraising efforts are essential services that students have demanded and are necessary for our growth as a university.

Our university has great aspirations of providing quality education to students, and with this small increase in tuition, students will see notable changes on campus and be better prepared for the future.

These added costs are essential to ensure DU can compete in the 21st century.

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DU brings food recovery efforts to campus ANNA BERNARD

said Renee Facchini, an active member in Food Recovery at DU. Even with zero effort or conscious decision, everyone contributes to food waste, though not all actively try to reverse the damage.

“The school was reluctant to let us open a chapter on campus because they argued that we were too small of a school and wouldn’t produce enough waste,’” said Sherman, president of the DU chapter.

“They thought it wouldn’t be worth our time, but I knew that was false.”

Since the chapter opened only a year ago, they have recovered over 8,000 pounds of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. Food Recovery nationwide has recovered over one million pounds of food since their initial launch in 2011.

Food Recovery has recently been getting the attention it deserves not only at DU, but nationwide. Just this past weekend, several members of the DU chapter headed to Washington D.C. where they connected with chapters all over the country and even the founders. Furthermore, the various members of Food

Recovery decided on lobbying the capitol with state congress members per state involved with Food Recovery.

“We met with the senate reps from Colorado and they loved hearing what we had to say,” said junior Carly McGuire. “Personally, I cannot wait to see what this chapter does in the future because this conference completely re-inspired all of us and we are ecstatic to continue to spread the word about food waste and hunger.”

Waste is often inevitable, especially on college campuses. When feeding a large body of students, dining areas need to cook more food than is necessary because running out of food is not an option.

However, while dining halls rarely run out of food, they continuously produce enough food waste each day to feed several thousand people in the Denver area.

As Food Recovery on the DU campus has been picking up speed, other clubs, such as the Sustainability Committee, have joined forces. The members of Food Recovery have plans to use bicycles with trailers in order to deliver

the food in a more eco-friendly manner. “Such simple actions can go a long way,” said Sherman.

Though students can’t control the excess food that their campus produces, they’ve found a simple solution to a complex issue that is just getting started.

Just a year ago, the chapter at DU hadn’t even been officially established. Sherman and fellow peers endlessly strived to bring a Food Recovery chapter to DU and now, a year later, they’re traveling across the country, lobbying in D.C. and feeding those in need.

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t DU and most college campuses, it typically doesn’t matter if students finish their plates at the dining hall because food will likely always be wasted. With unlimited meal swipes and endless trips back to the pancake bar, leftovers are always plentiful. However, a group of Pioneer students realized the incredible waste that the campus was producing on a daily basis and decided it was time to do something about it.

The nation-wide program known as Food Recovery Network was started at the University of Maryland in 2011. The act of a recovery, bringing the food from the dining halls to shelters.

Roughly a year ago, current DU junior Paul Sherman endlessly pushed, and finally succeeded, in getting DU to open its own Food Recovery chapter.

“Food recovery is important because one in seven Americans is food insecure while we throw out about 40 percent of all of our food,”

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Free admission offered all over Denver RUTH HOLLENBACK

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imitless in its cultural prospects and overwhelmingly proud of its creative community, Denver continues to boast a competitive lineup of city activities. The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) sponsors a long list of locations that offer free or discounted admission on various days throughout the year.

The Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum (DAM), in addition to offering free general admission to all who are 18 years and younger each day, has free admission for everyone each first Saturday of the month. Upcoming dates include April 24, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sep. 3 and Sep. 10. The DAM is located in the heart of downtown Denver, next to the Denver Public Library just off of Broadway and 13th Avenue.

Denver Botanic Gardens Directly east of the DAM and directly north of DU on University Boulevard is the Denver Botanic

Denver Museum of Nature andScience The Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) is located a bit farther north on University boulevard in the corner of Denver City Park. Admission at the DMNS is free for all guests on April 23, May 9, June 5, Aug. 29 and Sep. 11.

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DU’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network has recovered over 8,000 pounds of food.

Denver Zoo Just across the park is the Denver Zoo. While still a bit far off in the year, the next free admission days are Nov. 4, 7 and 17—so be sure to mark your calendars now.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Lastly, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, which is the largest performing arts center under one roof in the United States, offers just $10 tickets to all local-

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

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n an increasingly expensive city like Denver and on a student’s budget, date options can feel a little bleak; dinner and a movie under $20 is impossible— unless, of course, your idea of dinner involves dumpster-diving and the remnants of an apple core and pizza crust. But don’t let that stop you, there are plenty of unconventional and cheap ways to enjoy the company of your special someone in the Mile High City.

A Rockies “Rockpile” game Baseball season is finally back, ushering in those magical days of day drinking on a warm afternoon in an ocean of purple. The “Rockpile” is legendary and tickets are only $8, so you can enjoy a game with your significant other and still have money left over for a hot dog or two.

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Adelita’s has received many culinary accolades, including “Best Tacos” in Denver.

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eep on South Broadway sits the small and somewhat unassuming Adelita’s Cocina Y Cantina. The restaurant looks a bit average from the outside, but make no mistake: this is not the case at all.

If critical accolades are your thing, consider this: Adelita’s has won Westword’s Best of Denver Best House Margarita for three years in a row and was also nominated for Best Restaurant on Broadway, Best Tacos, Best Tamales, Best Gluten-Free Menu and Best Vegetarian Green Chile this year alone. If all you need is a friendly recommendation from a Grinder who knows her Mexican food, then take it from me--Adelita’s is a must-go for anyone who loves Mexican cuisine.

The charming interior of the restaurant is covered in touches of kitschy Mexicana, like black-and-white photos of the Mexican revolution, strings of papel picado, a painting of a woman in a traditional Mexican dress and a plethora of vibrant colors. However, it never feels overwhelming, instead adding a nice energy to the space.

For those first-time Adelita’s visitors, I would highly recommend visiting the spot on a Tuesday, during which the restaurant offers $1 tacos from from 11 a.m. until midnight. Let me tell you, this is definitely worth it—although everything on the menu is delicious, the tacos take the cake. They’re of

the authentic, small variety, so you can easily eat your way through $5 or $6 worth of tacos on a good night.

I had several varieties of tacos, including carne asada (regular $8.95 for three), carnitas (regular $8.95 for three) and camarones (regular $10.95 for three), all of which were absolutely delicious. There is, of course, a variety of other flavors to choose from, so go wild.

The menu also offers traditional Mexican fare like fajitas ($15.95), tortas ($8.95), tamales ($11.95) and burritos ($8.95), among many others. It’s worth noting that a majority of their menu is gluten free, and there are many vegetarian options available as well.

If you’re in the neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a weekend, Adelita’s also has a large brunch menu with classics like huevos rancheros ($8.95) and breakfast burritos ($8.95), along with slightly more adventurous options like pozole ($10.95).

In terms of drinks, the over 21 crowd can’t go wrong with a house margarita, regular $5 and $4 during the restaurant’s happy hours (3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close), although there are plenty of other options as well, most notably mezcal—a Mexican distilled liquor, of which the restaurant always has a featured variety.

The bottom line is that Adelita’s has amazing food, a friendly and fun atmosphere and, if you keep up with their deals and specials, is a reasonably priced place to enjoy the finer things in life—namely, Mexican food.

Drive in movies Drive-in theaters may seem like a relic of another time— you know, when letterman jackets and “going steady” were a thing—but it’s precisely this novelty that makes them a killer date. It’s a legitimate date because you leave the house, but you still get some privacy with your guy or girl in your own little space. 88 Drive-In in Commerce City offers $8 tickets for a double feature, so the next time you’re hard-pressed for a unique date idea, hop in your car, pick up your sweetheart and head to a show.

The Big Wonderful This farmer’s market has locations in Denver, Littleton

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and the Stanley Marketplace and blends food with entertainment. The Big Wonderful goes all summer long and entry is free so you can buy all the food, beer and goods your $20 bill can handle.

Take a hike Bring a little romance into the wilderness with a 100 percent free nature hike—that’s why Colorado is here, right?

Couple your scenic adventure with a lakeside picnic and make the most of this state’s beautiful weather. A trip to Hanging Lake offers a breathtaking getaway, challenging hike and massive payoff at the top that offers both a lake and waterfall.

Go straight for dessert Let’s be honest, dessert is the best part of a meal so why not save some money and skip the rest? Sweet Action, Liks and Little Man’s provide delicious ice cream and a beautiful atmosphere—and single scoops won’t cost you more than $5.

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Adelita’s delicious tacos are only $1 on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until midnight.

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‘Cleopatra’ a new classic TARYN ALLEN

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DU student Kenna Keller models in a runway show for 303 Magazine’s Denver Fashion Weekend, which took place at City Hall Amphitheater.

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rom April 6-11, a range of excited young girls in dresses to middle-aged men in expensive suits settled in to watch a mixture of local and national fashion designs hit the runway at Denver Fashion Weekend (DFW), hosted by 303 Magazine. The weekend featured swimwear, elegant dresses and sky-high hairdos; the Clarion was able to attend Non-Traditional Model Night and Local and National Fashion Night.

Non-Traditional Model Night included tattooed models, voluptuous models, ageless models, petite models and androgynous models for the first half of the show. This part of the show did not function to present certain designers, but to showcase the extensive diversity of DFW. Voluptuous models strutted in sexy, lingerie-inspired bodysuits

colored with animal print, while tattooed models were laced in skeletal makeup characterized by metallic studs and dark shadowed cheeks.

For the second half of Non-Traditional Night, local designers including Kotomi Yoshida, Maggie Margot Couture, Kimono Dragons

by Francis Roces, Rachel Marie Hurst and NIGHT flaunted dramatic dresses and street-style ready chunky heels. Maggie Margot Couture was a polished and graceful standout; the French style pieces exhibited ultra feminine silhouettes and high slit dresses, as well as lacey black pieces and gorgeous open backed gowns.

Local and National Night boasted nature-influenced designers, romantic pastels and neutral yet cool street wear. Local designer Marks Lloyds showed off edgy and refined statement coats; the mix of black and white seemed like present-day mod style.

Velvet Wolf, a local designer, is inspired by the snarling presence of nature; the collection was marked

by biker-chic elements and vixen hair, jackets marked with tigers and leather. The ferocity of a wolf was captured in teased ponytails and precariously high heels.

The best designer of this particular night, however, was Royal, a street style brand that incorporates neutrals with edgy cuts and slightly oversized hoodies. With “Live like Royalty” emblazoned on the back of long shirts and jackets, and women’s fashion from Royal featuring sporty chic leather skirts and baseball caps, Royal would make anyone feel like royalty.

Other designers including Lions in Four, Kouture, Soignee, ILY ILEY, Femme Fatale and Georgine NYC were also represented on the runway.

Overall, DFW was a successful and energetic presentation of talented local and national designers.

Denver’s fashion scene is growing every day; to catch more fashion this year, watch out for 303 Magazine’s Fall Fashion Weekend, coming later this year.

he Lumineers, a Denver-based band, is continuing to gain popularity. The group released a new album entitled “Cleopatra” on April 8, and the deep, heartfelt music is sure to impress fans and critics alike.

The Lumineers are an indie folk-rock band that has been active since 2002. The current members include Wesley Keith Schultz (vocals, guitar, piano), Jeremiah Caleb Fraites (drums, piano, others), Neyla Pekarek (strings, backup vocals), Stelth Ulvang (piano, winds, others) and Byron Isaacs (bass, backup vocals).

The band is most famous for their song “Ho Hey,” which dominated radio stations, movie trailers and television commercials around 2013. “Ho Hey” was part of the band’s first album, “The Lumineers,” from 2012. “Cleopatra” is the only album since the original, but it only spells great things for the future of the band.

The new album is laid-back, emotional and subtly impressive. It was actually written in a house that the band members rented in Denver, not far from DU and Washington Park.

Many of the songs on “Cleopatra” have more of a mournful, acoustic vibe than an indie-pop hit feeling.

There are no clear hits on the album, which has a total of 11 new songs, but the song “Ophelia,” along with the title song “Cleopatra,” will most likely top the album. This is also definitely an album which warrants attention to lyrics; Schultz sings about memories, home and loneliness in many songs, and the sounds are beautiful. Each song seems to tell a story: “Angela” and “Long Way From Home” are other impressive songs on the list.

The band describes their music as “simplistic.” This fits, since the songs are not overly unusual or experimental. However, they understate the fact that their music really is extraordinarily original. The Lumineers don’t try too hard—they seek to make soulful music that anyone can enjoy, and they sure succeed.

“Cleopatra” is establishing The Lumineers as a serious, promising indie band that refuses to fade in the absence of a chart-topper. The new album is available to purchase as a CD or vinyl, as well as on iTunes and Spotify.

photo courtesy of conseQuenceofsounD.net “Cleopatra” released to high fan anticipation.

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Best music documentaries to jam to on Netflix JOCELYN ROCKHOLD

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etflix is a great outlet to watch dramatic television shows, comedic movies and romantic sitcoms, but there is also a plethora of fantastic documentaries that showcase music history.

While the list below is in no way exhaustive, it does feature some of the best.

“Muscle Shoals” Behind all famous musical acts lie countless hours of recording in the studio. The studio can make or break the recording process, and one studio, Muscle Shoals, is perhaps the most famous in America, and for good reason. With clients such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Glenn Frey, Muscle Shoals is regarded as one of the most important studios in the country. The documentary features interviews from artists such as Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger; “Muscle Shoals” is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the studio that hosted some of the world’s greatest artists.

“Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” You may know Pussy Riot from their iconic usage of neon ski

masks and controversial jail time, but “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” dives head first into a detailed account of the story that left three members subject to the Russian court system. When Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich and Maria Alyokhina were arrested following a performance at a cathedral in Moscow, they faced a battle including free speech, Russian law and even Amnesty International. “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” details these happenings and the fate of the three Pussy Riot members after a life-changing ordeal.

“Good Ol’ Freda” When considering the awe-inspiring greatness and fame of The Beatles, it’s absolutely vital to examine how the band grew to be one of the most influential acts in the world. The people that helped the famous foursome along the way are often left out of the story, and Freda Kelly, longtime secretary for The Beatles, tells her side of history in “Good Ol’ Freda.”

Kelly provides a retrospective account on her experiences working alongside one of the biggest bands in recent memory. Featuring archival footage and interviews with Kelly, Ringo Starr and others, “Good Ol’ Freda” provides a perspective that offers a fresh take on people we thought we already knew.

photo courtesy of amazon.com “Muscle Shoals” tells the story of a music studio that has hosted some of the biggest artists of all time.