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Sneaky snatcher suspect identified campus at Auraria has also been linked to thefts by the same suspect. Below are some of the buildings that have been hit in the spree.

High Street

J-Mac, Seely Mudd building

Ruffato Hall Asbury Avenue

An investigator from the Community College of Aurora (CCA) identified 54-year-old Mark Stephan Moore as the suspect in several thefts of various items around both campuses, including cell phones, wallets and laptop computers. Moore has not been apprehended and is still at large.

Moore is described as African American, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds.

He is usually neatly dressed with sunglasses on his head and carrying a backpack.

Moore has a criminal history that includes shoplifting, forgery, assault, identity theft and parole violation.

Moore also uses numerous aliases and dates of births.

According to Department of Campus Safety (DCS) Sgt. Stephen Banet, investigators for DCS have been working in congruence with the Denver Police Department (DPD) in an attempt to identify and apprehend Moore.

“Our investigators not only interview the witnesses … but work as a

BURGLAR CONTINUES CAMPUS-WIDE SPREE Mark Stephan Moore allegedly hit the DU campus with a string of burglaries starting July 1. The CU-Denver

Frontier Hall, Craig Hall Sturm Hall Olin Hall

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liaison with Denver police,” said Banet.

Moore is considered a suspect in several theft cases on campus dating back to July 1.

The thefts often involve wallets, but Photo courtesY oF caMPus saFetY have also included cell phones and laptops. They often occur in unsecured offices that are left unoccupied. The latest theft, which involved a laptop at the DU bookstore, occurred Oct. 4 at around 3:30 p.m.

Denver police said the case is actively being worked in an attempt to apprehend the suspect.

DCS released a crime alert last Wednesday that included a description and photo of Moore. Banet said DPD informed the investigators at DCS that Moore was the likely suspect in the thefts.

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LIFESTYLES

Pioneer skier has paralympic dreams Contributing Writer

Nothing stops Jamie Stanton – not even a prosthetic leg. The freshman from Oakland Township, Mich. began skiing when he was three years old and is currently training for the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Stanton is also nationally ranked in the Slalom and Giant Slalom races for Paralympic skiers.

When Stanton was only six months old, he was diagnosed with fibular hemimelia, which is a growth deficiency of the fibula, and received a Syme’s amputation on his right leg. Today, his prosthetic leg joins at the hip socket.

“My parents played a huge role in my younger years because they treated me like a normal kid.

And growing up with normal people all the time convinced me that I was no different. I don’t even consider myself handicapped,” says Stanton.

Before attending DU, Stanton was part of the Varsity ski and golf teams at Rochester Adams High School for all four years and served as Varsity captain for both his junior and senior years.

Stanton is also a recipient of the prestigious Willy Schaeffler Scholarship for disabled athletes at DU. Named after former pioneers ski coach, Willy Schaeffler, the scholarship provides financial assistance to a disabled athlete of outstanding character,

academic achievement and athletic performance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, room and board and other fees, including studying abroad.

“DU has been such a great experience so far. I would have never got here without the support of my family, friends and coaches,” says Stanton.

Currently training with the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) and the U.S. Development Team, Stanton has given much credit of his success to the encouragement and inspiration from his coaches, Erik Petersen and Kurt Smitz.

“After I won the State Championship for skiing in Michigan, I started getting some notice, and Petersen contacted me to train with him up in Breckenridge and Winter Park.

My level of talent completely took off from there,” says Stanton.

Behind the goggles and off the powder, Stanton still holds his academic success high in his priorities. Maintaining a 3.5 GPA all through high school, he plans to continue that trend into college. Stanton is

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an undeclared major, but is leaning towards a degree in finance or accounting.

“From sports to school to life in general, I’ve looked up to many people. One of the most inspiring figures in my life has been Steve Yzerman, the former captain of the Detroit Red Wings,” said Stranton.

“Every time I saw him on TV, he was all about the team. His attitude was always positive and so down to earth.”

With ski season opening last week, Stanton is excited to take the hours he’s spent in the weight room and put the results on the slopes.

“Being in a such a high-profile position has taught me many things. I’ve learned that I cannot ever let down because I am constantly being held to this caliber,” said Stranton. “And I’ve got eyes on me all the time, so my image is especially important. Making the right decisions and sacrifices are huge.”

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TWC recognizes woman leaders in national study by lanna giauque Contributing Writer

The Women’s College recently completed a national study in partnership with The White House Project which reveals women outperform their male competition but do not receive the recognition they deserve. The study evaluates women’s leadership roles in the following four sectors: politics, business, entrepreneurship and non-profit.

According to their website, the White House Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ignite the leadership of women in business and politics.

Overall, the national study revealed that women outperform males in similar leadership positions across the board but are not recognized for their performance.

The study showed that in the sector of business, women’s representation in higher-level positions has risen from 48 percent of companies in 2008 to approximately 49 percent in 2012.

In addition, during the economic collapse in 2009 to 2011, women running

hedge funds had declines of 19 percent compared to male run funds at 29 percent.

Companies with women on the board average 14 percent growth over the past six years, whereas companies that lack women representation on their board see 10 percent growth.

The Women’s College has conducted four studies that began in February 2012 and are expected to be released by the end of this month. The four studies, called Benchmarking Women’s Roles in Leadership, are additions to the existing ten that were published in 2009 by The White House Project.

Marie Wilson, the founder and former president of The White House Project, approached the Women’s College to conduct the additional studies.

“When Marie approached us she said that we don’t want a highly prestigious school on the east coast to do this study.

We want a school that is of high-quality and shares our values and vision,” said Professor Tiffani Lennon, chair of law and society.

Lennon guided a team of four as they gathered and

analyzed the numbers of locations of women in leadership positions from a variety of sources such as annual reports, quarterly statements, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Census.

On Monday, Oct. 22, the Women’s College held a leadership salon where a panel consisting of team members who worked on the actual study, as well as the current president of The White House Project, Tiffany Dufu, answered questions pertaining to the logistics of the study.

The salon evaluated women leaders involved in the presidential debate and was followed by a debate watch party. The discussion focused on encouraging women to pursue leadership roles particularly in the politics sector.

According to team members, the goal of the survey was to focus exclusively on raw data as opposed to asking subjects to self-report or to offer personal opinions.

“We don’t want to know what people think, we wanted to know where the women leaders are,” said Lennon.

BBC returns to campus today by sarah ford News Editor

The British Broadcasting Company (BBC), which broadcasted on campus during the presidential debate Oct. 3, will return to campus to film pre-election coverage throughout the day today on Driscoll Green.

BBC elected to return because they were impressed with university staff and the campus during the debate, according to manager of external communications Jordan Ames.

The pre-election coverage filmed today will be broadcasted throughout the UK on BBC News, as well as worldwide on BBC World.

BBC senior producer Piers Weisby said DU was selected because of Colorado’s position as a battleground state and because of the importance of the election to students.

“When we were looking around we really fancied Denver because of the excitement,” said Weisby. “At the university there will be a lot of students coming out looking

for a job, which is a big issue in Colorado.”

In preparation for BBC’s return to campus, the university has undergone several minor preparations, including applying for a permit from facilities to park a truck on the brick in front of Driscoll as well as submitting work orders to have bollards on the bricks pulled.

“There was just a lot of logistical preparation. Our main concern was finding a good central spot for them to broadcast from,” said Ames.

However, according to Ames, students can expect no disruption in day-to-day activities while BBC is on campus, though some passing students may be approached for interviews.

While BBC is on campus, they will interview several Denver political figures, including Democratic congresswoman Dianna DeGette and Republican Danny Stroud.

Several students are also on the schedule for interviews, including debate stand-ins Sr. Zach Gonzalez and Jr. Dia Mohammed, who acted as Governor Mitt Romney

and President Barack Obama during debate preparation, as well as partisan students Lindsey Goodwin, president of College Democrats and Vince Szilagyi, member of College Republicans.

“We have some absolutely amazing students here, and this is an amazing way to showcase students who have been involved in the election and debate,” said Ames.

Ames also noted this opportunity as a sign of success for the university and the marketing campaign used throughout the debate. She said the return of BBC illustrates successful nationwide marketing for throughout the debate preparations.

“This does show the debate was valuable in terms of exposure- we are excited to bring them back and showcase our campus,” said Ames.

While the majority of students will have no involvement in the broadcast, BBC does plan on interviewing passing students about the election and its importance.

BBC will return next month as part of a separate tour across America.

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Campus officials unsure about cause of alarms by gigi peccolo

tors, which go off at 20 parts per million; Carroll said.

In order to prevent Several individual carbon another evacuation due to monoxide alarms went off on carbon monoxide, Nelson Hall Friday evening, but students has been initiating procedures did not have to evacuate. Stusuch as turning the furnace dents also received emails on off and on every several hours Saturday requesting they keep and placing fans in the court- their windows shut for the yard to keep carbon monoxide time being. that had gathered there at a “The normal readings are low level, according to vice less than 5 parts per million,” chancellor and chief market- said Carroll. ing officer Kevin Carroll.

Carbon monoxide is a “It’s not something you colorless, odorless gas. Low want to do forever, but [Facili- to moderate inhalation of the ties has] a fix that’s keeping it gas can result in headache, at a low level,” said Carroll. fatigue, shortness of breath, The exact cause has not nausea and dizziness. High been identified, but Carroll levels can damage the nervous confirmed that the HVAC system and even death. Health (Heating, Ventilation, Air problems can start around 35 Conditioning) parts per milsystem was not the lion according “I’m really glad to Banet. culprit.

“Typically in Students a case of carbon that they took were not able monoxide, it’s the the alarms serito re-enter the first place you building until wanna look,” said ously and got us roughly 9 a.m.

Carroll.

Friday mornall out In a letter ing; breakfast from associate was available in provost for student Megan Neumann, Nagel Cafeteria life Patti Helton, sophomore and Halls Caf“Recent weather eteria. In addiin Denver has protion, students duced nighttime temperature received an email requesting inversions that may have led they prepare for another to the trapping of both carbon evacuation just in case by monoxide and cold air.” The gathering any essentials. The letter also said they would email also instructed students fix the venting mechanism is to go outside if they felt lightnecessary. headed and informed them “[Facilities is] investigat- that hot water was limited and ing what part, if any, of the that they should shower later courtyards have a collection of in the day. carbon monoxide, why would Nelson’s dining hall was carbon monoxide collect in also closed Saturday Oct. 27 the courtyards, why would it and Sunday Oct. 28, but evencause the alarms to go off now, tually opened early to serve said Carroll. “We had similar dinner Sunday evening. Carweather last year, unusual roll said the cafeteria closure wind...it’s a bit of a puzzle that was another safety precaution. they have to put together.”

According to Carroll, the cloStudents evacuated sures were not related to food Nelson Hall last Friday, Oct. safety.

26 after an alarm alerted stu“They simply just wanted dents to the presence of carbon to evacuate the building in monoxide in the building. total,” said Carroll.

“I thought that the expeThe first carbon monoxrience was pretty frightening,” ide evacuation took place on said sophomore Megan Neu- Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 4:25 mann. “It was inconvenient, a.m., according to Banet. StuI mean it was 4 o’clock in the dents were allowed to re-enter morning and a bunch of us the building after around 10 were trying to find a place to minutes. sleep, calling people in other Banet said fire drills were dorms and waking them up. also held in the area around At the same time though, I’m Nelson Hall on Oct. 22 and 23. really glad that they took the The Denver Fire Departalarms seriously and got us ment found carbon monoxide all out and have been working levels around 1500 parts per hard to figure out where the million in her apartment. carbon monoxide is coming Levels in Nelson were around from and trying to fix it.”

20 parts per million.

According to DepartAccording to a 2009 ment Sgt. of Campus Safety Clarion article by Catty Naff Stephen Banet, officers were the carbon monoxide alarms dispatched at 3:27 a.m. The were added to all university Denver Fire Department buildings and off-campus (DFD) arrived at 3:34 a.m., apartments in 2009 in effort followed by Denver Health at to increase an “aspect of 3:39. safety” after the death of “The Denver Fire Depart- Lauren Johnson, a second ment took readings on the year Korbel graduate student. second and third floor,” said Johnson died after a Banet. “The strongest concen- prolonged carbon monoxide trations were around 20 parts exposure in her off-campus per million.” apartment on Jan 5, 2009.

According to Carroll, all At the time, Johnson’s apartresidence halls are outfitted ment was not equipped with a with carbon monoxide detec- carbon monoxide monitor.

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Burglary suspect identified Continued from page 1

“We do have a person who looks similar to him on video camera footage at the law school leaving the area after a theft,” said Banet. “The video from the bookstore on the laptop also appears to be him.”

Banet said DCS issued the

crime alert to raise awareness that they are looking for Moore.

“Crime alerts have lead to apprehensions in the past,” said Banet. “If someone sees him, give us a call.”

Banet said students can avoid becoming victims of thefts by paying attention to their surroundings, avoiding leaving valu-

ables unattended and studying with a friend who can watch their property if they have to leave for a moment.

“Students should take better control of their property and keep it with them,” said Banet.

Any student who thinks they see Moore should call DCS immediately at (303)871-3000.

Sodexo works toward ‘Better Tomorrow’ by lanna giauque Contributing Writer

Last week Sodexo Dining Services held their first of 35 “Sustainability Challenges,” week-long initiatives which are being held nationwide and focus on what students and Sodexo Dining can do to build “a better tomorrow” through sustainability and other initiatives.

Some of the components of the week included having a dietician available for students to talk to about their food choices, panels discussing local sourcing and the future of food at DU and data collection on topics such as how much waste is generated per student per meal, which will be used in a nationwide analysis of Sodexo’s practices.

Topics presented during the week included protecting the planet, fighting waste and hunger, sourcing locally, having good nutrition and supporting the local community. The topics were based on Sodexo’s “14 commitments to a better tomorrow,” which make up Sodexo’s “Better Tomorrow Plan.” The plan is a pledge from the company to maintain and improve its sustainable practices, and is being implemented in Sodexo dining locations worldwide.

According to Sodexo Marketing Manager Cameron Gates, Sodexo, a worldwide company,

started putting more focus on sustainability about four years ago.

The “Better Tomorrow Plan,” which came out of this new focus, incorporates three pillars: for your planet, for your community and for your health. All three of these pillars were incorporated during the challenge through activities and panel discussions throughout the week.

As part of the challenge, students were given the option of filling out and turning in challenge cards, which asked them how they planned to personally support the theme of each day of the challenge.

Students who turned in their challenge cards at the end of the week were entered to win a bike from a local bike shop.

Other initiatives included turning off half of the lights in all the dining halls throughout the week to reduce carbon emissions and focusing on creating meals with a significant percentage of locally sourced food.

Gates notes that dinner on Wednesday night was cooked with 50 percent locally sourced food campus-wide, not including soda and cereals. He says this is one of the highest percentages of local sourcing Sodexo has done on campus.

Sodexo defines “local” as being from within 150 miles of campus.

“There’s a lot of challenge that comes with local sourcing,” said Gates.“Throughout the year, all while we can, we will

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source local because it’s actually the same price. We have no problems getting as much local as we can, it’s just difficult to keep up with, because after November there’s nothing left besides root vegetables.”

DU’s dining website states that 19 percent of dining room food purchases are made locally.

Even with sustainable efforts in place, Gates says there are still challenges to overcome. For example, DU’s diversion rate, which is a measurement of the total amount of waste produced on campus that is successfully diverted away from landfills, is relatively low.

“Technically it’s not working too well yet,” said Gates.

“We’re only technically diverting thirty percent of our waste, but we give students the opportunity to make a difference when we have three bins right in front of them. It’s just hard to get participation and respect for the system.”

Gates says other efforts currently in progress include the development of “green” kitchens, which will incorporate recycling and composting to reduce kitchen waste, train employees about the sustainable practices being utilized and distribute brochures telling students where recycling facilities are on campus for not only dining waste, but things like ink cartridges as well.

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rytale is showing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

friday Church 7:30-9 p.m.

Hamlet Byron Theatre in the 7:30-10 p.m.

Newman Center Byron Theatre in the NewThe Department of Theatre presents “Church” by Young man Center Jean Lee. Both a play and a reThe Department of Theatre presents “Hamlet”: the greatest ligious ritual, Church promises to help you ask (and begin to play by the greatest playwright, thursday imaginatively brought to life by answer) the hard questions that Art Exhibit Opening keep you on your toes. Are you a talented company of student Reception happy? Are you wasting time actors, with three actors shar5-7 p.m. and energy on petty, unimporting the title role.

Victoria Myhren Gallery ant concerns? Are you doing Check out the new exhibit the most good for others that Lamont Opera: “Hansel and Conor McGarrigle: and you possibly can? Through Gretel” whenabouts in the name of prayer requests, sermons, 7:30-10 p.m. space. Digital artist McGarGates Concert Hall, Newman dance and song, four reverends rigle’s explorations span from guide the audience in an exCenter for the Performing peripatetic relational space tended conversation about God Arts to the unusual elegance of a and the purpose of life.

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stolen property On Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 10:26 a.m., Campus Safety took a report from a student regarding the theft of their smart phone. The student stated the last time they saw the phone was on 10/18 in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house. The student declined to file an additional report with the Denver Police Department.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2:23 a.m., while on routine patrol, a Campus Safety officer observed a student who was severely intoxicated and in possession of a false identification near the intersection of south Gaylord Street and East Asbury Avenue. Officer contacted the Denver Police Department (DPD) who arrived on the scene and transported the student to Denver Cares.

vehicular collision

alcohol

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 10:15 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a call from a student regarding a vehicular collision in parking lot H2. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with the student who stated they had struck a large pole while entering the lot and their vehicle was now stuck on the pole. Officers provided assistance to the student.

On Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2:13 a.m., while on routine patrol, officers observed a heavily intoxicated student attempting to enter Ruffatto Hall. Officers contacted the student who was extremely agitated and aggressive. DPD was called to the scene. The student was cited for Disorderly Conduct and Underage Consumption of Alcohol and then transported to Denver Cares by DPD.

On Friday, Oct. 26, at 6:48 p.m., Campus Safety responded to a call from a staff member regarding a vehicular collision which had occurred at the 1900 block of East Asbury Avenue.

Officer responded to the scene and spoke with the staff member who stated while operating a University-owned vehicle, they were struck by a student who was operating a personal vehicle. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

medical On Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 10:49 a.m., while on routine patrol, a Campus Safety officer observed a student who was in need of medical assistance in the green space between Margery Reed and the Daniels College of Business.

The officer called paramedics who arrived on the scene and transported the student to Porter Hospital. Disposition pending report review.

On Thursday, Oct. 25, at 9:56 p.m., Campus Safety responded to a call regarding a student in need of medical assistance at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. Officers arrived on the scene and were told the student in question had left and was heading to Centennial Halls.

Officers were able to contact the student in question at Centennial Halls where they called for paramedic assistance. The student in question was transported to Porter Hospital via ambulance.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, at 8:04 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a call from a staff member regarding an unaffiliated party in need of medical assistance at the Ritchie Center. Officers arrived on the scene, contacted the unaffiliated party and called for paramedic assistance. Paramedics transported the unaffiliated party to Swedish Hospital.

forgery On Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:10 a.m., while on routine patrol, Campus Safety was stopped by a staff member in the L parking structure. The staff member gave the officer a wallet which they had found in the garage. Officers opened the wallet to determine who the rightful owner was and found a false identification card belonging to a student. The wallet was returned to the student, minus the false identification card which was confiscated.

On Sunday, Oct. 28, at 1:54 a.m., while on routine patrol, a Campus Safety officer observed Denver Fire Department (DFD) personnel at the intersection of East Warren Drive and South High Street. Officer contacted the DFD personnel who stated they were responding to a 911 call made by a student in Nelson Hall.

The student had stated they were in need of medical assistance due to overconsumption of alcohol.

Campus Safety officers were able to make brief contact with the student in question who was transported by paramedics to Porter Hospital.

On Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2:06 a.m., while on routine patrol in Centennial Halls, a Campus Safety officer was stopped

by Housing and Residential Education (HRE) staff members who were responding to a call regarding a disturbance in the building. The officer responded to the disturbance with HRE staff where they found a student who was visibly intoxicated.

Officers spoke briefly with the student and contacted paramedics who arrived on the scene and transported the student to Denver Health for further treatment.

On Sunday, Oct. 28, at 1:15 p.m., Campus Safety responded to a call regarding an intoxicated student who was vomiting in Centennial Halls. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted Denver Cares for assistance.

While waiting for Denver Cares, the student began to lose consciousness. Officers contacted paramedics who responded to the scene and transported the student to Porter Hospital.

assault On Sunday, Oct. 28, at 12:27 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a call regarding an unknown male who had assaulted two students near South University Boulevard and East Jewell Avenue. When the suspect was approached by officers, they began throwing rocks at the University owned Campus Safety vehicles. Officers were able to stop the suspect and detain them until DPD arrived on the scene and transported them to Denver County Jail. A witness stated they had seen the male strike two students in the face but they were unable to identify the students.

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New rowing club recruits crew by carolyn neff

The joint effort in executing a haunted week continued in spirit on campus, which Shultz said was stronger than ever this year.

According to Schultz, Haunted Homecoming was really about Pioneers coming together and sharing and celebrating their pride.

For example, more than 200 students flocked daily to participate in an interactive DUPB class competition table during the course of the week according to Shultz, which featured mini competitions between members of each class.

The class of 2015 was announced as the winner of the inter-class competition at the Oct. 27 hockey game.

“While the activities throughout homecoming week and weekend are well attended, the parade is the activity that usually draws the biggest crowd,” said Schultz.

Indeed, this year approximately 300 students, parents, teachers and alumni showed their pioneer pride at Saturday’s homecoming parade. More than 30 student clubs participated in the parade, which travelled the perimeter of the university Saturday afternoon. Many were dressed up to match this year’s parade theme “Fear the Pioneer.”

Also showcased in the annual parade were this year’s homecoming royalty Chelsea Mitchell and Jake Muniz. They were nominated by fellow classmates and underclassmen via an email voting system. More than 400 votes were submitted.

In addition, while DUPB events are usually well attended, especially their weekly movie screenings, Schultz mentioned that DUPB was pleased to have an even fuller house Thursday night.

“We were hoping for our usual turnout of about 100 people,” said Schultz. “I have to estimate, but there were probably 200 plus people in attendance for ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ screening on Thursday.”

DUPB also made sure to include annual homecoming traditions in the planning for this year’s homecoming events.

“DU has always celebrated homecoming with traditions – pregaming, the hockey game and then a parade – and weekly activities in the past,” said Schultz. “For example, last year we had a dance, this year we had FrightFEST”, which offered students ten dollar tickets to Elitch’s “Fright Night”, which included a pass for the park and tickets for both haunted houses.

Despite the snow, FrightFEST was a sold-out event. Also Thursday in Driscoll Underground, was an evening of pre-Halloween fun; pumpkin carving, caramel-apple making support by the Cooking Club and other interactive activities that drew more than 200 students.

According to Schultz, DU’s Haunted Homecoming week was “spectacular.”

“The execution, the team work, the creativity, this year it was really fantastic,” said Schultz.

over 75 rowers, novice and varsity.”

“I image it that it will Students and faculty take at least a couple years to are recruiting members in firmly establish the club,” said conjunction with the Rocky Hoskins. “So far we have about Mountain Rowing Club 40 students who have shown (RMRC) to start a rowing interest, and we’ll be recruitclub at DU within the coming ing more. We’ll have a boys months. and girls team, Jeff Hoskins, a then as we get “By next fall, I second-year gradumore rowers ate student at the would like to the best rowers Daniel’s College go into an A of Business, was see us travelling boat, then B approached in early to regional fall boat, C, etc.” fall by Daniel’s Hoskins business professor likes that Joe Colosimo about rowing is a starting a rowing team sport and group. Coach Jim Jeff Hoskins, gradua way to get fit.

Erwin, who rode ate student and Many activicrew at University former rower ties are already of California-Irvine, being planned and 1984 Olympic for the rowing gold medalist Brad Lewis have club, starting as early as this helped in initiating plans for winter break. the rowing club.

“We’ll be having winter The opportunity to row workout sessions,” said again was particularly appeal- Hoskins. “We’re planning on ing to Hoskins, who rode crew going snowshoeing, crosswhen he attended Colorado country skiing, for example.”

University-Boulder from Apart from breaking a 1998-2002 and used to be on a sweat this winter, a learn-totravelling team. row camp is scheduled to take “I went to Boston and place in early March at the Philadelphia, and California,” Cherry Creek Reservoir, where said Hoskins. “But it’s been they will be rowing. According four years since I last rowed. I to Hoskins the training session am very eager to start a club.” should be really useful for new This past week Hoskins and former rowers, especially and Erwin have been on with the future he sees with Driscoll Bridge recruiting the club. rowers. According to Hoskins, “Our goal, besides getthey had great success with 37 ting to club on its feet, is to be sign-ups on Thursday. Both competing against other unimen and women are encour- versities and clubs in regattas aged to apply. in the spring [of 2013],” said According to Hoskins, Hoskins. senior RMRC members are proHoskins also aspires for viding sponsorship, coaching, the club to travel nationally. possibly financial aid for renting “By next fall I would like boats and broad support and to see us travelling to regional guidance. fall ‘head’ competitions (5,000 Still, much of the vision meters) in California, the has also come from Hoskins’ North-East and the Midwest,” previous rowing experience. said Hoskins.

“Ultimately, I would Interested in rowing? Stop like to have a club at DU by Driscoll Bridge this week to like the one at CU-Boulder,” join the rowing club or visit said Hoskins.“CU-Boulder’s their Facebook group, Unirowing club is now well versity of Denver Rowing, for established, and has probably more information.

for Gov. John Hickenlooper; Dick Wathams, republican political consultant; Karen Crummy, investigative and political reporter for the Denver Post and Eli Stokols, political reporter for KDVR Fox 31 News.

All the panelists said they agreed that campaign restrictions should be fully lifted.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) mandates that individuals can contribute a maximum of $2,500 to a national candidate and corporations can give up to $5,000 to a national candidate.

“We could go to jail if we coordinate with campaign organizations,” said Wathams.

“There’s no reason why the government should protect people.”

Melanson agreed, saying

campaign finance laws are so restrictive it prevents them from competing. Both Melanson and Wathams said it would be better to get rid of campaign fund restrictions and instead require full disclosure of where the contributions come from.

Crummy said she thought it was best to remove campaign contribution restrictions as well.

“It’s hard to trace the money; I reach dead ends,” said Crummy. “It’s so important to figure out where the money comes from, but we just don’t know.”

The panelists also discussed the ongoing relationship between reporters and campaign managers and staff. Both campaign strategists Melanson

and Wathams said working with newspapers is an important strategy to campaigning.

“Working with the paper doesn’t mean you’ll win, but not working with it certainly could mean you’ll lose,” said Melanson.

Melanson also said he works to build relationships with reporters because it is “critically important to putting [the] spin on the story.”

Fox 31 News political reporter Stokols also said campaign strategists recognize the press has a large reach in Colorado.

“They want their stuff on the news,” said Stokols. “Campaigns are more and more sophisticated. They try to control the message, which makes our job more difficult.” Denver

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A student paints his pumpkin during DUPBs “FrightNight” , which took place on Thursday night in Driscoll Underground despite the snowy weather.

Homecoming a blend of old and new by carolyn neff Contributing Writer

This year, the DU’s student Programming Board (DUPB), organized an array of fall activities, including class competitions, pumpkin carving, Halloween karaoke and the traditional parade for “Haunted Homecoming: Silence the Howl” week, which took place this last weekend from Oct. 26 - 29.

DUPB was the largest planner of Haunted Homecoming, but many other campus organizations and groups helped execute the event-filled week. According to Schultz, DUPB is like the creative big umbrella under which many groups and individuals operate.

“It was really a campus-wide, collaborative effort,” said Schultz.

According to Schultz, DUPB received great support from the Athletics department, as well as the Ritchie Center, Sodexo and alumni relations.

“The Ritchie Center really worked with us in exploring options and securing space for all of our activities,” he said.

According to Schultz, many organizations also contributed to the cost of the homecoming week. As a result, the overall cost of the weekend events were considerably reduced.

“This year’s Haunted Homecoming was generally less expensive for DUPB than many of the other events we put on throughout the year, like May Days,” said Schultz.

competitions.”

Panel demands lift of campaign contribution limits by caitlin hendee Contributing Writer

SA panel of journalists and political strategists called for federal laws on campaign contributions to be eliminated in a discussion last Wednesday in Sturm Hall’s Lindsay Auditorium.

Approximately 50 students, professors and community members gathered from noon-2 p.m. for the panel, titled “Strategists & Journalists: How the Media and the Parties Shape Political Messages in Colorado.”

The panel discussed issues such as campaign fund management, Colorado politics and the relationship between journalists and campaign staff. The panel included Mike Melanson, campaign manager

Post reporter Crummy said she makes sure to pay close attention to everything a candidate does to see if he or she makes a mistake.

“Both sides lie a lot,” said Crummy, adding that people don’t seem to care as much anymore.

Stokols agreed and said rather people seem to self-select exactly what they want to hear.

He said cable news often exasperates partisanship.

“People vote with their remotes,” said Stokols.

“They’re set in their own worldview and ideologies and they reinforce it.”

The panel was sponsored by the Edward W. and Charlotte A. Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media.

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After graduating from DU in 1955, David Rothenberg went on to pursue a career in Broadway and activism.

by hsing tseng Staff Writer

What will you do with your college degree? For alumnus and once editor-inchief of the Clarion David Rothenberg, it was pursuing a lifelong career in the theater and eventually creating a national organization dedicated to advocacy for ex-convicts.

Alumnus David Rothenberg, BA social sciences ’55, grew up in New Jersey and attended the University of Denver at the age of 17.

“I was one of those high school kids who just plowed along, mainly because I didn’t have teachers who tapped my potential,” said Rothenberg. “In my freshman year [of college], I had a social sciences professor, Charles Merrifield, and

gee! It was as if somebody had opened a thousand windows and doors for me - and I couldn’t run into enough of them to get more information.”

According to Rothenberg, being able to take classes in fields ranging from physics to journalism to theater gave him the space to grow.

Rothenberg has many stories about his four years at DU, a few of which include working with a Farmer’s Union, spying on hate preachers for the Anti-Defamation League and participating in the first student sit-in in Washington D.C. with other young white and black students. He cites these years as some of the most formative to his future.

“They gave me a confidence,” said Rothenberg. “I think that everything I was able to do afterwards was because of the

confidence I got when I was at DU.” After graduating and enlisting in the army, Rothenberg moved to New York to pursue a career in the theater.

“I’ve lived in New York for over 50 years now. I always knew that I wanted to live in New York and work in the excitement of the theater,” said Rothenberg.

Over the years, Rothenberg has worked on over 200 Broadway and offBroadway productions, working with some of the biggest names in theater at the time, including Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Bette Davis and more.

His work in the theater led to a critical 1966 off-Broadway production of “Fortune and Men’s Eyes,” penned by Canadian playwright John Herbert about his unpleasant experiences while in prison. When no one else would produce the play because of its brutal themes, Rothenberg produced it himself to bring awareness to the horrific conditions under which convicts live.

With successful dialogues between audience and cast members following performances, Rothenberg was inspired to create the Fortune Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to prisoner advocacy and helping the formerly incarcerated improve their lives.

“It’s not a popular segment of our population, men and women who have been in prison, because judgments are made, but you know what? These young men and women can be troubled but they have the same hopes and dreams as everybody else,” said Rothenberg.

Today, the Fortune Society has offices in New York City that provide resources such as education and counseling programs and drug addiction services to prisoners. They also facilitate a residence program called “The Castle” which helps empower the formerly incarcerated and

help them with their lives.

According to Rothenberg, these needs have been defined by the community and continue to grow.

“Many people coming out of prison have lost all ties with their family or never had ties to begin with, so the need is great.

That’s why we continue to grow, because the need is there,” said Rothenberg.

According to Rothenberg, of the 150 Fortune Society staff members, almost two-thirds are formerly incarcerated people.

“People who have come to Fortune for help two or three or four years later join our staff because they know the problems and they know how to deal with them,” said Rothenberg.

To Rothenberg, a lifelong outspoken human rights activist, the Fortune Society marks his greatest accomplishment.

“I got a call from a man in Seattle and he said, ‘I wanted to say thank you.’ I said, ‘For what?’ and he said ‘For what? For my life. I didn’t know where I was going when I got out of prison. When I needed you the most, you all were there.’ Nothing can beat that. We created a place where people can reclaim their lives, men and women who have been written off. It’s very exciting and I’m proud of that,” said Rothenberg.

He also encourages budding activists to find outlets, whether in student or offcampus organizations, to get involved.

“There were no shortage of places for people who were motivated to get involved, and if it was that way in the fifties in Denver, I can’t imagine what it’s like now. It’s endless what could be done,” said Rothenberg.

Rothenberg’s advice for students?

“Don’t wait ‘til it’s finished to realize how good it is, know it’s good when you’re there,” said Rothenberg.

FSEM exposes youth to college life by michael gooch Contributing Writer

Students from the freshman seminar (FSEM) “Social Inequality in Schools and Sports” hosted an event last Tuesday that exposed 64 elementary students to college life in a partnership with Denver SCORES, an after school program that promotes literacy and physical activity in the form of poetry and soccer.

SCORES specifically promotes soccer because of it’s inclusiveness as a sport and the lack of organized sports and after school activities offered to urban schools, while they focus on poetry to help the students develop creative thinking, literacy and speaking skills and help them demonstrate a positive attitude towards school.

“Most of these students come from low-income backgrounds and few of them haven’t spent any time on or near a college campus,” said FSEM professor Elizabeth Drogin, a lecturer in the writing program.

Two local public schools, Cowell and Monroe Elementary, participated in the clinic that took place on the Driscoll Green. The students arrived at 4:30 p.m. and began with a poetry slam

by DU’s Spoken Word slam club. They were also given time to ask questions about poetry and the poets themselves.

“The slam poet, [president of the club and DU student] Jose Guerrero, grew up in the same neighborhood as a lot of these kids so they can see the potential that’s out there and the importance of staying in school,” said Brandon Blew, Executive Director of Denver SCORES.

Following the poetry session was a soccer clinic put on by the DU men’s soccer team. The kids did skill building drills, scrimmages and got some one on one time with the players.

While one school was participating in the clinic, the other took a tour of the campus.

“Having the poetry session and the clinic with the men’s soccer team was our intention because it’s such a big part of the SCORES program,” said freshman biology major Aimee Molloy from Loveland. “We’re trying to give them some motivation and inspiration for the future to keep their desire for education going.”

Molloy is one of fifteen students in the FSEM service learning class that volunteers with SCORES on a weekly basis. Molloy said they use their experiences of volunteering to aid them with class discussions and assignments.

“Since SCORES students have welcomed our FSEM class to their schools we wanted to reciprocate and invite them to see our surroundings and learn more about our lives,” said Drogin.

Through the SCORES program, exposure to higher education is being given to these students.

“They’ve heard a bit about college in their classes, but I think this is kind of the first time they’ve gotten to tour a college campus,” said Sophia Kirshner, a teacher at Cowell elementary. “I hope they took away that a university is a really attainable place, and that it’s a place that they belong.”

The university itself is also trying to show that it is in reach for youth and that it is a “private university dedicated

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Elementary students participated in a soccer game with DU men’s soccer team and sat in on a slam poetry reading.

to public good.” A number of individuals and campus organizations helped to ensure this event was a success for all involved.

“We are grateful to CCESL [The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning] for awarding a mini grant and enabling this fabulous day to occur,” said Drogin. “In addition to our FSEM class, a number of organizations helped, including Jose Guerrero of DU’s Spoken Word, Men’s Varsity Soccer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Women’s Club Soccer and campus tour guides.”

By the end of the event, those involved said they hoped the kids took

the experience as more than just a field trip and as something to strive for in the long run. According to Drogin, not only did the elementary students leave with a better appreciation for education, but her own students did as well.

“I hope [the elementary students] were inspired by seeing college students reciting poetry and playing soccer, two interests and skills that they practice through SCORES,” said Drogin. “Through interacting with the SCORES students I also hope the FSEM students saw their college experience and the DU campus in a different light, perhaps with a heightened sense of appreciation.”

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Haunted Halloween on campus

Is Mary Reed’s ghost still hanging around to haunt studying students this Halloween?

by hannah gilham Lifestyles Editor

As we grow older, Halloween morphs into a tradition much less about fear and much more about wearing less and less clothing. However, for many college students, it’s a chance during the year to embrace fear; whether that be by watching horror flicks on Wednesday night, reading an

old vampire novel or exploring some of the more haunted areas around DU and Denver, Halloween can be an exciting night for those of us too old to trick-or-treat.

For students looking to dip their toes in the lake of “hauntings,” there are many fear-enticing places around Denver to explore.

DU’s own Mary Reed building is a good place to start.

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Mary Reed donated a sizable sum of money to the University of Denver in 1931 to build a new library. Well endowed after her husband died, Mary Reed’s portrait hangs in the Renaissance Room, as apparently was her request before her death.

Custodial staff and students alike report hesitance to enter the building after dark and there have been multiple

Fair preps students for careers Business and with schools such as the Josef Korbel School of International Studies to put on Last Wednesday, Oct. 24, the event.

“We believe we have somesigns with colorful balloons around campus advertised what thing for everyone and we are turned out to be one of the larg- trying to target all majors,” said est Fall Career and Internship Stack-Oldweiler. “The event is host to a broad range of diverse Fairs to date.

Compared to the typical 60 employment opportunities.”

According to Stackor so businesses in attendance, this year hosted 91 different Oldweiler, this was achieved businesses, including North- through carefully capping the western Mutual-Denver, Camp- number of organizations and ing World and Good Sam, Yelp businesses of the same variety.

“We didn’t want an overInc. and Dish Network. load of insurance Held in the Gates Field House at “I know my area, [companies], or the Ritchie Center, and development non-profits, but we wanted a balthe career and internship fair is is a small field so ance,” said Stackone of three annual I wanted to come Oldweiler.

Companies at events for students the event ranged and alums looking see what other from insurance for employment engineering corporations such opportunities and opportunities as Cigna and internships around existed.”

Amica, to finance the state. businesses like Designed to Visa Card. There inform students and Emily Westmore, were also nonalums about which profit organizabusinesses were at Electrical engineertions such as the the event, the event ing major Peace Corps and program guide Teach for America listed openings for specific positions with each as well as recognizable Colorado radio stations such as Mix 100. company.

Jiwei Gu, a senior majoring “I think this year’s event shows how the economy is in finance and International turning around,” said Tina business from China, was Stack-Oldweiler, Employer hoping to find a position for Relations Manager and Office after graduation in June.

“I wanted to see if I could Administrator at Student Life get an interview with firms Career Center.

Stack-Oldweiler’s office has that have positions open in teamed up with several other either finance or international offices across campus such as business, or for companies that Suitts Career Management are hoping to grow in these Center in the Daniels College of areas,” said Gu.

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Many seniors and graduate students came into the setting with an open mind, hoping to find new opportunities that may not be their exact dream job but that would provide employment.

“I know my area [research and development in wind energy] is a small field and it might not be something I can do right after I graduate, so I wanted to come to the fair and see what other engineering opportunities existed,” said senior Emily Wetmore, a major in electrical engineering from Windermere, Fla. The fair also provided resume review stations and freebies for attendees such as candy, water bottles and pens.

There are two more career and internship fairs planned for this academic year, each one with a different emphasis.

The winter fair, scheduled for Feb. 20, 2013, will highlight industry positions while the spring fair, planned for Apr. 17, 2013, will focus on non-profit organizations and government positions.

For students who missed out on the fair, there are several online resources including the Career Services website which includes a job and internship database, UCAN internship database, pioneer career network, a place to post your resume, campus recruiting info, employer contacts database and employer events info.

Also students are encouraged to follow Career services on Facebook and Twitter for job and internship posts, articles and event reminders.

“sightings” of a ghostly apparition of a woman. It is supposed that Mary Reed is still lingering in the building.

If however, you’ve got more of a flare for the undead, Cheesman Park in Capitol Hill downtown Denver is commonly cited as one of the most haunted areas of the city and arguably of the United States.

According to legendsofamerica.com, the land where Cheesman park now sits was opened in 1853 as Park Hill Cemetery and later turned into a city park in 1907 as the surrounding area became prime real estate for new residents of Denver.

In the late 1800’s, the city of Denver was authorized to remove the bodies and convert the cemetery into a public park, giving families 90 days to remove the bodies of loved ones. As the story goes, roughly 5,000 bodies went unclaimed.

As if that weren’t enough, the man hired to move the bodies into a designated cemetery was caught hacking the bodies into smaller pieces in order to put multiple bodies into child-size coffins in order to make a larger profit.

In 1907, without having finished removing the bodies, and after filling in the holes from removed coffins with shrubs and dirt, Cheesman

Park was finished.

Today, residents report feeling significant temperature drops, hearing strange noises and getting an uneasy feeling while in the park.

Lastly, Third Bridge: This is only for the truly hard core fear junkies and for those of you who aren’t afraid to mess with things paranormal.

According to StrangeUSA. com, the Third Bridge in Aurora is the site of multiple freaky happenings.

Just down from the site of the historic Sand Creek Massacre, wherein an estimated 70 to 160 Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians were massacred by the Colorado Territory Militia in 1864, Third Bridge was also the site of a car accident during the 90’s wherein several teenagers were killed.

Visitors report hearing drumming, seeing phantom cars and horses as well as noticing handprints along glass surfaces, particularly along the inside of vehicles.

So whether students are spending Halloween holed up in Driscoll studying for the impending doom of week eight, out drinking pumpkin juice or exploring the ghouls of Denver, be sure to get your earthly fix of the undead, paranormal and the unexplainable. Happy Halloween Pioneers.

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Stanton preps for paralympics

Comic con creates career connections Conference gathers likeminded gamers, comic lovers for first time in Denver last June. by kacie henderson Contributing Writer

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Nationally ranked in the Slalom and Giant Slalom for Paralympic skiers, freshmen Jamie Stanton skies with a prosthetic leg.

Continued from page 1 Last week, DU fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha presented the NSCD with a $20,000 donation. The money was raised from last April’s Mustache Bash to support NSCD. Since 2007, Lamda Chi Alpha has raised over $90,000 for NSCD. The National Sports Center for the Disabled has played an integral part in Stanton’s development and hopefully will propel him to new heights in the upcoming Winter Paralympics Stanton wants to be big. He

has big goals and big dreams, and his secret to achieving it all lies not in talent, but in the mental attitude.

“I just know when I’m flying down that mountain that I’m in my zone. I know what I have to do to get the job done, and only positive thoughts can bring me there,” said Stanton.

“Stuff happens so quick, and most of it’s a blur, but I see myself succeed every time in my head. And that’s why my goal is to take podium at the 2014 Paralympics and one day take the gold.”

More worried about landing a job after graduation than cosplaying “Game of Thrones?”

Believe it or not, you still might benefit from a trip to Denver Comic Con. Tickets went on sale last week for Denver’s Comic Con 2013, a yearly three-day fan convention featuring popular comic books, movies, television shows, video games and more.

According to Tsunami Publicity, Denver’s inaugural 2012 event is believed to be the second largest opening in Comic Con history, with 27,700 in attendance this June.

It’s a little-known secret that braving the crowds at DCC offers more than the chance to get autographs and geek out over amazing artwork. There is the opportunity to network with an impressive roster of artists, authors, web designers, costumers, visual effects gurus and pop culture creators.

DU graduate and publishing professional Rebecca Job thinks signing up for artist alley is a great opportunity for students to break into the business, and advises bringing business cards.

“If you’re a writer, a cartoonist, or a sculptor you can spread the word about your product,” said Job. “There’s even the possibility of being

‘discovered’ by someone who can really help you.”

Robert Winchell, senior tech lead for URL Integrations who also contracts with Google, and designs custom websites, believes volunteering is a great way to enjoy DCC for free. He also suggests networking while standing in line for panels.

“By the end of the wait I had the contact information of everyone around me,” said Winchell.

Some of those contacts were an animator with whom Winchell now collaborates on design jobs, and an online cartoonist who hired him to create his website. He even became friends with a representative of Troublemaker Studios in California whom Winchell is visiting on the set of “Machete 2” in late October.

“Talkbacks” allowed panelists to ask questions. Last year offered a bevy of how-to’s hosted by industry greats, with titles like “Turning Your Arts Degree into a Comics Gig,” “Feature Filmmaking on a Budget” and “How to Break Into Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror.”

Featured guests included Futurama voice talent Billy West, Buffy actor James Marsters, Batman franchise producer Mickael Uslan and Eisner Award-winning illustrator Ben Templesmith of “Silent Hill” and “30 Days of Night” graphic novel fame. Next year’s offerings promise to be even more exciting, with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee already a confirmed guest.

Zak Hennessey, an accomplished character designer and comic book publisher who worked for Disney, Warner

Brothers, Sony, Paramount and Showtime, now runs the Denver Entertainment Art & Design Academy in the Santa Fe arts district and plans to host a panel demonstration at the upcoming Comic Con. Potential classes include comic character design and monster makeup FX, designed to build portfolios that surpass the competition.

Hennessey kept an eye open for talent at the last DCC and recommends bringing a portfolio or writing samples to the upcoming event.

“Talk to somebody. Ask to see their stuff, show your stuff,” said Hennessey. “You never know who’s going to be a big shot. I met Joe Quesada when he was a new penciler, and now he runs Marvel Comics.”

And where else but Denver Comic Con could DU students have their understanding of LinkedIn advanced by Stormtroopers, or be given a dog training business card from Harley Quinn? No matter your area of study, DCC could give you career options.

Polish up your resume.

No, don’t list “Zombie Evasion Tactics” under your certifications or add “ability to bull’seye womp rats in my T-16” to your special skills. In other words, don’t let the nerd stereotype fool you. Many panelists and attendees at Denver Comic Con are savvy, approachable professionals who want to help you succeed.

The event returns to the Colorado Convention Center May 31 – June 2, 2013. Event coordinators already registering interested artists and gearing up for volunteers, coveted positions that can fill quickly.

LSA keeps it ‘caliente’ for Hispanic Heritage Month by hsing tseng Staff Writer

Amidst snowfalls last Thursday evening, the Latino Student Alliance held “Noche Caliente,” meaning “hot night,” for their yearly celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month.

About 85 people attended the dance party, held in the Centennial Towers Ballroom.

“Noche Caliente is just a fun-filled celebration where we celebrate the end of the month through different types of Latin dancing from Salsa to Bachata to Pitbull,” said Raymundo Salazar, president of LSA and second year molecular biology major from Brighton.

A live DJ kept attendees dancing on their feet for three hours, playing lesser known Spanish songs as well as mainstream pop hits and line dances such as “The Wobble.”

Sodas and Latin pastries were available for those who wanted to take a break from

the heat of the dance floor.

The turnout included students from many different organizations on campus from multicultural Greek life to the student alliances, as well as many students who were not affiliated with any particular organization.

Nadia Etchey, a first-year business major specializing in marketing, heard about Noche Caliente from the Diversity and Unity Retreat in September, Facebook invites and numerous emails.

“I learned more about Latin dancing, which was really fun because it was completely different from the dancing I was used to,” said Etchey.

Last Thursday was Ijya Paudel’s, a second-year international business major and Denver resident who is originally from Nepal, first time attending Noche Caliente.

“I learned some dance moves to Spanish songs so it was a really good experience,” said Paudel. “I feel as if music and dance are a big part of any

culture and reflects what it is about.”

Throughout October, LSA celebrated Latino Heritage Month with events such as a film screening of Dr. Bernardo Kononovich’s “Kadish” with a guided discussion with Kononovich himself afterwards, Noche Caliente and “Taste of Latin America” hosted by Latino-based fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta.

“All the different Latino [organizations] hold events to celebrate the month,” said Salazar, who named Latina sorority Pi Lambda Chi, the DU Latino Center for Community Engagement and the DU Latino Alumni Association as a few of the organizations involved.

According to Paudel, who is not a part of LSA, more students should make an effort to go to events celebrating Latino Heritage Month, even if those students don’t identify as of Latino or Hispanic heritage.

“You see people that come from this culture right here at DU and realize that your

friends and colleagues represent this vast culture. When you stop thinking of the world as being separated by borders and embrace different cultures, I think you learn more about who you are and where you really come from,” said Paudel.

Noche Caliente, though a free event, accepted about $100 dollars in donations for the DU Latino Alumni Association’s initiative to start a new scholarship for an incoming Latino student.

According to Salazar, the DULAA hopes to have this scholarship available by next year.

“We felt as Latino students it is important to pay it forward and help those who are in the shoes we once wore,” said Salazar.

Pi Lambda Chi will be holding a Poetry Slam featuring DU Spoken Word at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30 in the Korbel Cyber Café as DU’s final event celebrating Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Bird coos folk tune on ‘Glory’

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Andrew Bird plays electric guitar during a live show. Bird is characterized by his indie folk sound and his unique approach to instrumentals. Violin, fiddle, guitar and whistling are all large elements of his albums.

by dylan proietti Entertainment Editor

In his tenth studio album, indie folk artist Andrew Bird has created a gritty EP filled with Americana and bluegrass tones, making Hands of Glory the perfect follow up to Break It Yourself, released last March.

Bird has been in the industry for over two decades, playing with various bands before embarking on a solo career. His indie folk sound has been steadily progressing over that time and has culminated in the aforementioned companion albums.

Hands of Glory’s opener, “Three White Horses,” is characterized by its gently thrumming bassline and echoing, full vocals. Here, Bird has created a quaint, twangy track that successfully sets the tone for the rest of the eight-track album.

“When That Helicopter Comes,” a cover of a song by The Handsome Family, continues to walk the country line with drawling, but enthralling lyrics alongside the screeching sounds of Bird’s violin. “The sky will swim in lightning fire/And the trees will shake and scream,” Bird sings, using the fantastic imagery of the song to create the feeling of an outlaw tale, told under the cover of darkness by the campfire.

Bird appears to be channeling “American Pie” singer Don McLean or perhaps folk rock band Dawes on his third track, echoing the vocal style of the one-hit wonder on “Spirograph.” A cover of an Alpha Consumer song, the track is disarmingly charming, threaded with gentle “oohs” and supported by a warm acoustic guitar melody.

The fourth track is an upbeat, toetapping story of “Railroad Bill,” a legendary

African American outlaw. Acoustic guitar finger-picking and down-home fiddle sounds intermingle, making the audible “whoo-hoo” about midway through the song an adequate reaction to the excellent song.

“Something Biblical” opens with fantastic pizzicato and is further defined by two prodigious fiddle solos by Bird himself, creating a unique song that sets itself apart from the rest of the album and is certainly one of the more interesting ones instrumentally.

Hopping right back to a classic folk sound, Bird delves into one of his better vocal deliveries on “If I Needed You.” On yet another cover, this one from Townes Van Zandt, Bird pours out emotion, filling the track on lyrics like, “If I needed you would you come to me/Would you come to me, and ease my pain?”

Perhaps the most forgettable song on the album, “Orpheo” relies on Bird’s vocal

prowess but comes up short. Though the song’s style fits nicely with the rest of the album, the dejected tone the singer uses feels almost foreign on an album that, though dark, has a more dangerous feel to it than the somber meanderings of “Orpheo.”

“Beyond the Valley of the Three White Horses” serves as the album’s closer.

Slightly longer than nine minutes, the song defines itself through softly sung background vocals, Bird’s sauntering fiddle and an extended journey with a Mellotron, making for an epic ending track worthy of its long playtime.

The grizzled, pastoral brother to Break It Yourself, the eight-track Hands of Glory serves as a perfect companion to its predecessor. Impeccably unkempt and gratifyingly folksy, Bird’s new album is one that fans will adore and new listeners will find comfortably accessible.

a web of conspiracy he is only beginning to understand. For the duration of the novel, Lemony desperately attempts to discover what is really going on in Stain’d-by-the-Sea, and encounters countless mysteries and eccentric people along the way.

The crowning achievement of “Who Could That Be At This Hour?” is the brilliant characterization. There’s Lemony Snicket, an almost 13 year old who reads constantly and happens to have received a rather “unusual education” as a member of a secretive association; Moxie Mallahan, a young would-be journalist who knows everything there is to know about Stain’d-by-the-Sea; and Ellington Feint, a devious but captivating girl attempting to rescue her father from an enigmatic villain named Hangfire. Each of Snicket’s characters convey their own odd yet lovable qualities, adding interest and quirkiness to every instance of dialogue.

What’s more, Snicket skillfully depicts the contrast between adults and adolescents through his characterization. While the

younger characters are - mostly - portrayed positively, every adult character is flawed in more ways than one. Lemony’s chaperone, Theodora, believes she is wonderful at her job, when in reality she is absolutely horrid at playing the role of a chaperone. Throughout the novel, she underestimates Lemony and ignores important details that he is able to notice when she is not.

Furthermore, Stain’d-by-the-Sea’s police force - comprised of husband and wife duo Officers Mitchum - are blundering idiots who mistakenly believe their bully of a son is a perfect angel. By illustrating the adults of the novel in such a negative manner, Snicket champions the virtues of youth.

Snicket’s plot, though, is not to be outdone by his characterization. The storyline is witty, thoughtful, bizarre and, most of all, perplexing. As the novel proceeds, more questions can be found than answers, but this is the beauty of Snicket’s writing - the clandestine writing style keeps readers engrossed from beginning to end.

Even the setting of the novel is peculiar: a town where the sea has been drained away, yet treacherous seaweed forests and inkproducing octopi still remain. What results is a mixture of elements that continuously captivates readers.

Lovers of Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” will be also delighted to find allusions to the series hidden throughout the novel, as well as many references to other famous literary works. Snicket’s writing, however, takes on a slightly different tone in this novel - one that hints of the hard-boiled nature of noir fiction. With the plot he’s provided, the style of noir works beautifully and enhances the novel.

Overall, Snicket lives up to his reputation with “Who Could That Be At This Hour?”

With quirky characters, a curious plot and a touch of the absurdity his readers have grown to know and love, this series opener is begging to be read. As Lemony Snicket would write, this novel is brilliant - a word which here means absolutely sensational.

Snicket’s new novel not an ‘Unfortunate’ one by meg mcintyre Contributing Writer

Lemony Snicket is most often recognized for his popular sequence of books, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” but the author returns to pen a new novel: “Who Could That Be At This Hour?” With bizarre characters, an ambiguous plot line and general oddity throughout, his newest novel follows the archetypal style the author created in his first series and certainly does not disappoint.

This series opener is the peculiar account of a young Lemony Snicket’s adventures in the failing town of Stain’d-by-the-Sea. As an apprentice for a mysterious unnamed organization, Lemony and his chaperone S. Theodora Markson are brought to Stain’d-bythe-Sea to recover a valuable stolen item: a small statue of the town’s famous Bombinating Beast, a mythical sea creature that’s part seahorse, shark, bear and alligator.

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Rothbart shows ‘Heart’ in new book by gigi peccolo Assistant News Editor

What is your color in your soul and why? Davy Rothbart wants to know. Or rather, one of his audience members does.

He’s sitting next to a volunteer on stage at the Bug Theatre, a room about half the size of Lindsay Auditorium, going through slips of paper scribbled with audience members’ questions. He’s decked out in red cargo pants, a black hoodie and a houndstooth-patterned newsboy cap. As he waits for an answer, he takes a sip of the lukewarm Trader Joe’s beer, one of two he’s got left in the tour van he’s sharing with his brother.

“Um, chartreuse,” the volunteer, Andrew, stammers.

Rothbart turns to the crowd.

“Chartreuse? What color is that?”

“It’s like a yellow-green; it’s the first color that popped into my head,” says the volunteer.

Rothbart looks over at Andrew, his face dead serious. He pauses.

“What is your actual f---ing soul color, brother?” he asks. The crowd erupts in laughter.

It’s Oct. 24. Snow is swirling outside, and Rothbart and his brother Peter are entertaining a crowd at the Bug Theatre in Denver, on the road for a 79-city, 99-day tour celebrating FOUND magazine’s 10-year anniversary.

FOUND magazine is an annually published compilation of letters, photos, cards, lists and other

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Davy Rothbart of FOUND magazine poses with his new book “My Heart is an Idiot.”

fragments of people’s lives. Davy founded the magazine in 2001 and eventually recruited his brother to help him gather finds. They usually receive 10 to 20 via email; the

rest of the finds show up on their parents’ doorstep for review.

Along with the magazine’s anniversary, the brothers are also on tour celebrating the release

of Davy’s new book, “My Heart In another chapter, RothIs an Idiot,” offering the same bart ends up breaking up with a unexpected glances at life that girl who he had traveled across FOUND magazine does, as well the country for, all because she as Peter Rothbart’s album You Are couldn’t live up to his idea of the What You Dream, also based on ideal woman: a movie character.

FOUND finds.

Peter recently released You “I’ve been sharing people’s Are What You Dream, a folksy most private thoughts in the compilation of songs all based on magazine; it’s only fair,” said Davy FOUND magazine finds. of his memoir.

The songs on Peter’s album, Just like the letters he some- You Are What You Dream, range times finds, Davy’s new book “My from hilarious, like the ridiculously Heart Is an Idiot” is catchy “Booty Don’t irreverent, eccenStop,” to the hearttric and proud of “I’ve been sharbreaking folk ballad it. The book chron“A Child to Call icles Rothbart’s ing people’s most Our Own.” Regardnumerous roman- private thoughts less of the subject tic misadventures matter, these songs and other random in the magazine; hit home. exploits from his it’s only fair.”

To realize that life that are just too these lyricized finds zany not to write are snapshots of about (such as when Rothbart finds someone’s life enhances the matehimself in a boosted Ford Explorer rial in a poignant, authentic way with the following: his carjacker that Top 40 hits do not, or even friend, a hundred-year-old African attempt to. Sure, the song “Bus or American man, a landlord, Chi- Beer” revolves around the ever-sonese restaurant owners and their important choice of missing the daughter, a man who works at the ride home or grabbing a brew, but Chinese restaurant and that man’s that’s what’s great about it: It’s munpregnant girlfriend). dane, it’s real, it’s us.

Some of the chapters are The Rothbart brothers may cringeworthy, like when he reveals dabble in different mediums, but how he used to ding-dong-ditch one thing is the same: their pashis deaf mother (with an eager dog sion for people. As Rothbart told tugging at her pantleg every time the crowd at the event, when he the doorbell rang) or translating connects with people he’s always phone calls for his mom and casu- rewarded. Now he knows what ally mentioning his requests from color Andrew’s soul is (in case the other speaker’s perspective. you’re wondering, it’s royal blue).

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Denver film fest features fantastic flicks by dylan proietti Entertainment Editor

The 35th annual Starz Denver Film Festival is rapidly approaching, bringing with it gems of indie cinema created throughout the year. The event begins on Nov. 1 and lasts until Nov. 11, creating over a week of fun, film and festivities for locals to attend. Numerous theaters throughout the city will be used for the event and tickets will be available both online and at the theaters the films are playing at.

Over 250 movies will be screened, ranging from local productions to major indie studios. The Clarion delivers the inside scoop about which movies to watch for while you enjoy the occasion.

‘Shadow Dancer’ Nov. 2, 9 p.m.

L2 Arts and Culture Center From director James Marsh, creator of the Academy Awardwinning documentary “Man on Wire,” comes an indie drama juggernaut in the form of “Shadow Dancer.” The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was produced by Paramount Pictures in cooperation with BBC Films. Clive Owen stars as Mac, an MI5 agent who turns Colette McVeigh (Andrea Riseborough) - an IRA agent - into an in informant for the British.

The film presents a highstakes, drama-soaked plot as Mac struggles to keep his asset alive in a world fraught with deception and demise. The plot seems to be a unique take on a classic storyline, focusing on a conflict that is not heavily focused on in the world of cinema. Owen’s acting looks superb in the film and that, combined with his name, will likely put this movie on the critics’ radar.

‘Quartet’ Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

Buell Theater In his directorial debut, Dustin Hoffman delivers a comedy-drama concerning the lives of four opera singers living in a retirement home for talented musicians. Starring Dame Maggie Smith as Jean, the ex-wife of Reg (Tom Courtenay, “Doctor Zhivago”), who creates a stir as she enters the home, endangers the annual concert the musicians put on. Pauline Collins (“Shirley Valentine”), Billy Connolly (“The Boondock Saints”) and Michael Gambon (“Harry Potter” series) also star, creating an all-star cast of the industry’s older actors, essentially ensuring that the performances will be superb.

Dame Maggie Smith, the lead, will likely be the standout performance, receiving much critical acclaim for her recent roles in both the “Harry Potter” series and as Violet Crawley in the PBS series “Downton Abbey.” Hoffman appears to have created a fantastic tale, based on a play by Ronald Harwood, about life continuing on during old age and the spirit-

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Christopher Walken (left) and Al Pacino (right) star together in the crime-comedy “Stand Up Guys.” The two prolific actors are anticipated to have great on-screen chemistry.

igniting characteristic that is inherent to the arts. This feature film will be played on Saturday, the Big Night of the Denver Film Festival.

‘Jayne Mansfield’s Car’ Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

L2 Arts and Culture Center With Billy Bob Thornton as both director and actor, “Jayne Mansfield’s Car” looks to be one of the standout dramas of the year. Thornton stars alongside Robert Duvall and Kevin Bacon as brothers and World War II veterans who are forced to interact with the British side of their family after the death of a loved one. The culture clash that will ensue, of course breeding an inevitable sense of understanding, will make for a fluid, tidy film supported by a strong cast.

“Jayne Mansfield’s Car” also marks the first time Thornton has worked behind the camera in over a decade, a long-awaited and much anticipated return.

The film, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, carries this powerhouse of a cast and - if the trailer is any indication - stunning cinematography that will delight audiences.

the distance of the trailer, and the two clearly have created rich, storied characters that will effectively play off one another.

Dilemmas concerning friendship, morality and aging appear to be themes within the film, all of which will help create a full-bodied cinematic experience. The film has a gritty, classic feel to it that may appeal to audiences that favor older films, or just have a healthy sense of nostalgia about them.

‘Grassroots’ Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.

L2 Arts and Culture Center “Grassroots,” the upcoming film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, comes just in time for the election. Centered around the concept of a grassroots campaign, Phil Campbell (Jason Biggs), an unemployed journalist who helps his friend Grand Cogswell (Joel David Moore) run against the incumbent on a platform surrounding the

improvement of the monorail in Seattle. Biggs, taking on a much different character from his famed role in the “American Pie” series, looks to be extremely effective in a more serious setting. Also starring Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Cedric the Entertainer, the film boasts a strong supporting cast.

Based on the true story “Zioncheck for President” by Phil Campbell, the film has an inspiring air about it, especially now during all of the mudslinging that occurs as the United States leads up to the election.

Idealism and inspiration, apparent themes through the movie, could be exactly what viewers need to see right now.

‘The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus’ Nov. 5, 6:45 p.m.

L2 Arts and Culture Center One of the more famous animals in the world now has

his own documentary. Paul the Psychic Octopus, whose feeding patterns correctly predicted several matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is now deceased, but that hasn’t diminished his fame. Paul’s predictions for the World Cup were completely correct, essentially a statistical anomaly.

The movie, which certainly takes a lighthearted, if slightly irreverent, approach to the subject, seems to be a bit asinine.

However, director Alexandre Philippe (“The People vs.

George Lucas”) seems to have struck a balance, making an intriguing documentary that soccer fans and anyone who finds interest in such pop culture niches will likely enjoy.

Taking a look not only at Paul but the culture surrounding him, the film will likely prove to be an expansive and remarkable ode to the cephalopod. Though now dead, the octopus lives on in the film, forever entombed in his celebrity status, world-renown, and in “The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus.”

‘Stand Up Guys’ Nov. 4, 7 & 9:45 p.m.

UA Denver Pavillions Christopher Walken and Al Pacino play old partners in crime in “Stand Up Guys,” in which Walken plays Doc, who is contracted to kill Val (Pacino) after he is released from prison after a 28-year stint in the joint.

This crime-comedy is directed

by Fisher Stevens - winner of the Academy Award for documentaries for “The Cove.” The chemistry between Walken and Pacino is fantastic, even from

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Joel David Moore stars as Grant Cogswell in “Grassroots,” running against an incumbent in Seattle on a public transportation platform.

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Students must be informed on all issues by alex johnson Opinions Editor

With the airwaves dominated by ads for or against the presidential candidates, it’s almost excusable to forget the fact that there are dozens of other issues and races on the ballot next week. But being informed on many issues is the hallmark of a good citizen - it is not simply voting on the “big race” that counts this year.

From congressional elections to the future of marijuana, students must be informed and vote on the down-ticket races as well as the next president.

They may not be as intrinsically exciting as the race for president, but elections to determine the makeup of the 113th Congress are important as well.

In Colorado, we have several races for

Representative that have commanded national attention: Incumbent Representative Mike Coffman, a Republican, vs.

Democratic challenger Joe Miklosi, for example. This race has been close since the district borders were redrawn to be more competitive, with each side trading jabs in this suburban Denver district.

This district will likely go whichever way Colorado goes in the general election for president, which is still a tightly contested toss-up.

Besides the races for Congress, several Colorado state amendments may also have an impact on the future of students. The most controversial is Amendment 64, which would establish a regulatory system for marijuana in Colorado. Opponents say it would damage children and be an affront to the federal

High time to legalize efited Colorado and her citizens, and by legalizing, we are given the opportunity to expand the market and increase the It is clear that marijuana being ille- tax revenue on it.

While people may argue that it’s gal isn’t going to stop people from using it. With three states putting the option dangerous because marijuana is a gateto vote to legalize for recreational use way drug, it is no more dangerous than on the ballot and 17 states already hash- someone who drinks alcohol becoming ing out the issues of medical marijuana, an alcoholic.

The ultimate responsibility still falls it’s time to seek to control marijuana distribution and use rather than ban- on the user.

When alcohol is consumed there ning the use.

Amendment 64 on the Colorado is a chance the user can abuse it and ballot calls for exactly that: the regula- become an alcoholic. It’s the same contion of marijuana. It states that only cept with marijuana.

Some even argue that the use of persons 21 years of age or older would marijuana is safer than alcohol. Alcohol be able to use it in limited amounts.

It will provide licensing for cultiva- can lead to binge drinking and alcohol tion, manufacturing, testing and retail poisoning in numerous cases, while it’s facilities associated with marijuana, in not even possible to overdose on mariaddition to giving local government juana.

Prohibition of alcohol didn’t stop the power to regulate or prohibit these people from drinking any more than facilities.

It also allows taxing of marijuana keeping marijuana illegal stops people and requires the first $40 million in rev- from smoking.

People will always find a way. enue raised annually be credited to the public school capital assistance fund. It Rather than denying that it’s going to is not simply an amendment that will happen, the government should face the allow whomever to smoke whenever facts and let the people speak.

Even though the use of marijuana they want. The sale, distribution and growing will be regulated in the same is still considered a violation of several way that the government can regulate federal laws and is still considered by regressive, knucklealcohol use. dragging puritans to Driving while impaired, selling to “It’s time for people be as dangerous of a substance as methamminors and possession to open their eyes phetamines, the federal while underage would all still be illegal. and realize that this government has not stepped in to stop the 17 While we can argue about the specific defi- isn’t something that states that have already nitions and legal issues is going to die down legalized medical marijuana. associated with the The market for it Amendment, the fact or go away. ” would be too difficult is that it is high time to shut down because we legalize in Colorado and remove the outdated ideas sur- demand would be high.

The free market has spoken; where rounding marijuana.

Colorado has the most developed there are consumers there is power.

Ignoring the use of marijuana and and regulated medical marijuana industry in the country. Since the medi- operating under the assumption that cal marijuana industry has grown in keeping it illegal is going to stop its use Colorado, the most recent tax revenue is ignorant.

By regulating it, it will become has been estimated at $20 million. The jobs that have been created in Colorado more conceivable to keep the substance from the medical marijuana industry out of the hands of minors by cracking are a good indicator of the jobs that will down on illegal distribution of marijuana. continue to be created by legalizing.

It’s time for people to open their When medical marijuana was legalized people in Colorado began referring eyes and realize that this isn’t something that is going to die down or go to it as the “Green Rush.”

By allowing people to buy some- away if we ignore it long enough.

The ballot measure is not simply thing in high demand, the tax on it alone provides revenue to the economy. unleashing people to be free to smoke Marijuana should be legalized marijuana when and where they want.

As far as more people using maribecause legalization gives Colorado better opportunity for regulating it. The juana or using it as a gateway, responsimedical marijuana industry has ben- bility of use is still up to the user. by makayla cisneros Staff Writer

government, while proponents say that the time has come for the legalization of marijuana for adults. Either way, this Amendment obviously has an effect on students, since the youth demographic tends to have a higher cannabis use rate, according to 2010 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

In addition, we have the privilege in Colorado of being able to cast a vote on judges at several court levels. While these votes may require more research into a judge’s caseload and decisions, it is certainly worthwhile and no informed voter should skip out on this process.

Finally, there may be municipal or local elections also attached to your ballot. These vary from city to city and from precinct to precinct, but these

local races also affect our lives, our taxes and our communities directly.

The plans or policies of local candidates can be felt directly in local government, so it’s important to conduct thorough research, and since we’re living in these small districts anyways, it never hurts to go out and meet the people running for local offices like Mayor and County Commissioner.

Democracy is not a spectator sport. This holds true in 2012, as voting requires active participation, research and an understanding of the issues. Part of this understanding is the fact that other races matter as much as the topticket election; voting on Constitutional Amendments, Congressional races and local elections must not be forsaken by busy students this year.

Colorado: legal weed is whack

Amendment 64 Interferes with the supremacy of the federal government by chris bach Contributing Writer

This November, Amendment 64 gives Coloradans a choice to make on whether to regulate and decriminalize marijuana. Not only should this not pass, but it shouldn’t be up for discussion at all.

Amendment 64 would allow the “personal use and regulation of marijuana” for those older than 21 in a similar fashion as alcohol. By doing so, Colorado would be decriminalizing the use of marijuana, even though it is still a federal crime, and be able to tax it to increase state revenue coffers.

Many proponents point to the economic benefits. From an economic perspective, the added revenue would substantially help the hurting economy. A portion of the initial revenue would even go to help fund schools.

Many opponents to the amendment struggle with its morality.

They feel as if decriminalizing marijuana is a statement to society that the use of drugs is acceptable.

The majority of the debate on this issue surround this issue of morals.

However, focusing on either of these points ignores the true matter at hand with Amendment 64. It is a fundamental issue of federalism dealing with whether Colorado or the federal government has jurisdiction over marijuana regulation.

Unfortunately, Colorado loses in this case.

It is naïve to think that if Colorado decriminalizes the use of marijuana

that people in neighboring states will not cross the border to take advantage of the availability of the drug.

The same is true with people in Colorado taking some of the marijuana here and crossing into another state to share with their friends.

This is a common occurrence even with medical marijuana today. It will only be exacerbated if marijuana becomes more accessible.

This is pertinent because the moment the drug is transported across state borders, it becomes interstate commerce. Interstate commerce is a power expressly given to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.

Because there is a chance, and a great one at that, of marijuana being transported between states, it falls under the direct authority of the federal government.

This state has no right meddling in the affairs of marijuana regulation.

The Supreme Court even agrees with this logic in its 2005 case Gonzales v. Raich.

In the case, the majority opinion writes that with medical marijuana, the federal government retains the right to sustain the drug’s criminality because of interstate commerce powers. Even with a remote possibility of marijuana traveling across border lines, it still constitutes commerce between states and is regulated solely by the federal government.

Regardless, Coloradans will still vote on this issue coming election.

For the proponents of Amendment 64, don’t get too excited if it passes; lawsuits will be quick to follow and the judicial outcome does not look favorable.

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Obama, Romney have dismissed environment by danny zimny-schmitt Contributing Writer

For the first time since the 1980s, climate change was not mentioned in any of the presidential debates. None of the moderators asked a question on the subject, instead choosing to focus on the economy.

With climate change projections becoming more dire with each passing year, it is far too important of an issue to shove aside this election cycle.

Since the last presidential election cycle, global carbon dioxide levels contributing to the planet-warming greenhouse effect have increased roughly eight parts per million (ppm) from approximately 383ppm then to 391ppm today. Obama’s plan for a cap and trade system in 2008 crumbled to pieces with the stock market crash and massive job losses.

The percentage of Americans who believe climate change is serious has declined since the mid-2000s, which can be attributed to the struggling economy.

Where does that leave us today? Four years closer to an ice-free summer on the Arctic Ocean, sea level rise and likely increases in natural disasters.

Why do these matter?

Because as the Arctic Ocean wind, solar, geothermal and loses ice, Earth loses a large hydropower have helped in reflective area to incoming doubling America’s renewable solar rays, causing the planet energy production between 2008 and 2012. But with the to warm faster.

As ice sheets melt, they money for these projects push sea levels higher, and largely spent, their futures as the planet warms, weather remain uncertain.

Obama proposes consystems generally change to become more severe in mag- tinuing to support renewable energy production until it nitude. Climate affects us all.

Both candidates did dis- becomes financially competicuss their plans for America’s tive with fossil fuel resources, energy future, highlighting whereas Romney proposes to end governincreases ment subsiin domestic “It is far cheaper to dies for an natural gas and shale oil prevent catastrophe industry that is not returnoutput and ing a profit. how they than it is to pay for Among will more it afterward.” his other fully develop environmenthese assets. tal accomBut in reality, these energy resources, made plishments, Obama doubled possible by new technology, the fuel efficiency standards will likely only exacerbate on new cars to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 and halted the climate change.

Exploiting these previ- construction of the Keystone ously inaccessible resources XL pipeline meant to carry tar will simply lead to more sands oil to refineries in Texas burning of fossil fuels and the across sensitive ecological subsequent release of carbon areas in the Great Plains.

Governor Romney has no dioxide into the atmosphere.

President Obama, how- specific proposals on enviever, has made investments ronmental issues, other than in renewable energy during opening more federal lands his first term, made possible to drilling for natural gas and mostly through the economic shale oil. He also proposes stimulus bill of 2009. Invest- bringing down the Keystone ments totaling $90 billion in XL pipeline from Canada to

move toward energy independence. In short, Obama is far and away the better candidate on environmental issues plaguing our planet.

Beyond the politics of this situation are the underlying consequences of global warming, which have not changed over the past four years.

Biodiversity loss is inevitable, and countless ecosystems will be lost due to changing precipitation patterns. But that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Even in one of the better emissions scenarios, stabilization of carbon dioxide will not occur until a level of approximately 450ppm is reached, resulting in a worldwide increase in temperature of about two degrees Celsius.

To put this number in perspective, the approximate difference in worldwide temperature between today and the last ice age, when glaciers several meters thick covered present-day New York City, is about six degrees Celsius.

This amount, two degrees of warming, will lead to severe changes in weather patterns and a likely increase in natural disasters, namely hurricanes, floods, droughts and mudslides.

A sea level rise of approximately one-half meter will

also likely result from the melting of ice sheets near the poles.

This may not sound very potent unless you are standing on Miami Beach or in lower Manhattan, where the elevation is little more than zero feet above sea level.

As is true with most situations, it is far cheaper to prevent catastrophe than it is to pay for it afterward. The challenge, of course, is getting both parties to agree on much of anything today.

Mitt Romney often speaks of how the ballooning national debt is irresponsible because it sticks our children with a bill. The truth is that the environment is no different: The current generation is exploiting the resources today, leaving a more polluted and warmer world for the next generation to deal with.

Unlike the debt, it is not written on paper.

It is the air, water and resources we need to live.

A weak economy is no reason to skip discussing climate change in presidential debates and national dialogue.

Our long-term future depends a lot more on our environment than on bickering over tax cuts and loopholes.

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Custodial workers deserve respect by anita balakrishnan Editor-in-Chief

Yesterday, Dartmouth students staged protests defending rights of workers who were allegedly mistreated by the college. According to an article by Stephanie McFeeters in today’s The Dartmouth, Dartmouth cut health benefits to faculty but “disproportionately targeted staff.” Protestors complained fellow students suffered from “conformity,” “indifference” and even “hostility” towards the fight for workers’ rights.

DU students suffer from something worse. We not only reinforce the existing inequalities that between students and staff, but actively promote mistreatment and prejudice

against custodial, facilities and food service staff with blatant and rude behavior.

Countless times I have witnessed students spill food and drinks on the ground and walk away, toss trash on the floor and even make racially offensive comments about the staff. There is a pervasive unspoken belief that we are entitled to be careless brutes because “we pay enough to be here” and it’s “just their job.”

But anyone who has worked in the service sector can tell you that a lack of common decency can make a job a nightmare. I can only imagine cleaning residence hall bathrooms of students who do not acknowledge or respect me – sometimes between the hours of 3-7 a.m.

These workers are people – they have families sleeping at home while they make sure you, the students of DU, have shiny floors to walk on and clean windows. We need to questions whether this level of luxury is worth the time and money – and maybe question if it’s necessary for DU to hide it from us in the dark of night.

Maybe we can find time in our oh-so-busy – and privileged – lives to show a fraction of reciprocity to the staff that fill our stomachs, clean our homes and make our days pleasant.

In fact, the students of DU need to make a concrete, concerted and sustainable effort to learn about the labor standards of the University, and organize a stance on the rights

they expect DU staff - members of their community - to have. Dartmouth students know which of their workers are unionize. Can you honestly say the same?

For example, Sodexo Group, food provider at DU, was accused of human rights violations in 2011, resulting in an ongoing conflict between Sodexo, unions and student groups across the country. Meanwhile, workers’ bargaining rights in other low-earning trades have been the unspoken victims of the latest financial crisis.

DU students may feel insulated to issues facing low-income workers, residing in the comfortable bubble between childhood

and adulthood, swathed in political arguments over the “middle class.” But the “lower class” exists and is part of your world – it’s the man spraying your chalk off the steps of Sturm in the freezing cold.

Based on the way I’ve seen DU students treat their staff, the least I’d expect is a little humanity.

The least I’d respect is an organized effort to inspect DU’s labor policies, and our roles and responsibilities as students in them. The least I can morally accept is that each student change not only their own attitude toward staff members, but demands transparent policies aimed at treating DU staff members as part of our community – not part of America’s forgotten class.

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Hockey sweeps final WCHA opener

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Despite being plagued by a collective 17 penalties and a number of fights in Saturday’s game between Denver and Michigan Tech, the Pioneers extended their win streak to four games, the best start since the 2008-2009 season.

Gwozdecky tallies 50th win against Michigan Tech Friday by alex proietti Assistant Sports Editor

After a fast-paced and penaltyfilled weekend, the Pioneer hockey team improved to 4-0-0 overall and 2-0-0 in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association after extending its five-goal-per-game streak to four and topping Michigan Tech 5-1 on Friday and 5-2 on Saturday at Magness Arena.

Despite being outshot 28-22 on Friday night, the then-No. 5 Pioneers were able to overcome the Huskies, led by strong performances across the board.

Junior goaltender Sam Brittain made 27 saves against the Huskies, while Denver saw goals from freshman defenseman Dakota Mermis, junior defenseman David Makowski, freshman forward Quentin Shore, sophomore defenseman Joey LaLeggia and junior forward Nick Shore.

Both Quentin Shore and Mermis scored their first career goals Friday night, while three of the five goals for the Pioneers came from the blue line.

“I don’t recall a Michigan Tech team as fast and as tough to play against as the team we played tonight,” said head coach George Gwozdecky. “They caught us out of position a lot in that first period. Sam [Brittain] really kept us in the game in that first period. We made some adjustments, and I thought our positional play was a lot better.”

Mermis not only scored his first career goal but also opened the scoring of the game at 14:46 in the first period off passes from Nick Shore and senior forward Chris Knowlton.

Keeping suit with the defensemen scoring trend, Makowski fired a slapshot past Michigan Tech goaltender freshman Pheonix Copley at 8:49 in the second period off an assist from senior forward Shawn Ostrow.

The Huskies answered at the 6:21 mark of the second period when sophomore defenseman Justin Fillion scored a power-play goal from the blue line. Freshmen forwards Jujhar Khaira and Malcolm Gould each assisted on Michigan Tech’s lone goal of the evening.

Quentin Shore put the Pioneers past the Huskies by two goals, scoring on a breakaway at the 16:50 mark in the second

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Head coach George Gwozdecky clinched his 50th and 51st wins against Michigan Tech, the most against any single opponent.

The blue line squad contributed five of the 10 goals of the weekend.

The defensemen account for 40 percent of the season goals scored this season (eight of 20).

Denver is off to a 4-0-0 start for the first time since the 2008-2009 season and only the 11th time in the program’s 63-year history.

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The Pioneers will gear up this week for another WCHA contest against St. Cloud State this weekend at 7:37 p.m. Friday and 7:07 p.m. Saturday in Magness Arena.

period. Sophomore and junior forwards Matt Tabrum and Jarrod Mermis, respectively, each tallied an assist on the goal.

LaLeggia struck quickly after coming out of the locker room, scoring a powerplay goal just 14 seconds into the third period off assists from Makowski and freshman defenseman Nolan Zajac.

Nick Shore tallied the final goal for the Pioneers at the 4:28 mark in the third period, putting Denver to the final 5-1 score over Michigan Tech Friday night.

The Pioneers c on c lu d e d Friday night stretching their win streak to three and cl i nch i ng their first conference win of the season.

Pioneers power through penalties Saturday

On Saturday, the Pioneers continued their momentum from Friday to top the Huskies, though not without numerous penalties across the board. Collectively, the two teams racked up 34 penalty minutes in the fast-paced and physical Saturday contest.

“Overall, I’m pleased with the win, not pleased with our self-discipline,” said Gwozdecky. “We had too many avoidable penalties, and we’ll fix that starting Monday.”

Senior goaltender Adam Murray defended the goal for Denver on Saturday, making 36 saves for the team, while five different Pioneers found the net.

“We’re getting good balance,” said Gwozdecky. “His teammates didn’t make it easy on Adam [Murray] tonight; he earned that win.”

Scoring for Denver were Quentin Shore, Makowski, LaLeggia, Ostrow and sophomore forward Daniel Doremus.

“I was pleased with how we started the game; I think we came out and really dictated the pace early, kind of like they did to us [Friday] night,” ryan lumpkin|clarion said Gwozdecky. “I think Senior forward Chris Knowlton tallied an assist in Denver’s there were some avoid5-1 victory over Michigan Tech on Friday.

able penalties in that second period, and we never really got back into sync after that. Certainly they had their chances, but our penalty kill, including Adam Murray, did a great job and kept us with the lead.”

The scoring opened for the Pioneers by another freshman on Saturday, as Quentin Shore found the net for his second career goal off passes from sophomore defenseman Scott Mayfield and Tabrum at the 12:14 mark in the first period.

Michigan Tech answered Quentin Shore’s goal less than two minutes later when junior forward Dennis Rix chipped in a short-handed goal assisted by Chad Pietila and Carl Nielsen at 13:52 in the first, leveling the score to the only tie of the evening.

Makowski answered at 15:09 in the first with a power-play goal, capitalizing on the opportunity after Khaira was whistled for holding earlier in the period and sent to the box.

Just over two minutes into the second period, LaLeggia rebounded from a questionable diving penalty call at the end of the first period. He netted the lone goal of the period off an assist from Nick Shore after the power-play while the Pioneers still held a five-onfour advantage in the zone.

“Joey is one of our go-to guys, especially on the power-play. We need him out there,” said Gwozdecky. “He is a big part of our offense.”

Ostrow stretched the Pioneer lead to 4-1 at 6:04 in the third after shooting one past Copley. Senior defenseman and captain Paul Phillips and sophomore forward Zac Larazza each tallied assists on the effort.

Three minutes later, Doremus found the net again to give the Pioneers the magic number five goal after being assisted

by Ostrow and Makowski. Saturday’s win marks the fourth consecutive contest in which Denver has scored five goals.

It is the first time that feat has been accomplished since the 1987-1988 season, when the team stretched its streak to the first five games.

Rix answered the Pioneers to bring the game to its final score of 5-2 at 10:34 in the third, assisted by sophomore defenseman Jimmy Davis and freshman forward Malcolm Gould.

Despite the extensive penalties served, the Pioneers stay undefeated to begin the season.

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I’m Boycotting baseball

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by dalton handy Staff Writer

The Rockies have ruined baseball for me. They got my hopes up and crushed them into a pulp of embarrassment and shame too many times, most notably this past year. The more the pulp piles up, the more bitter I get.

Both the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants embody everything that the Rockies lack; therefore, it pains me to even watch the highlights of their World Series Matchup on “Sportscenter.” This shouldn’t make me less of a fan; I simply can’t handle the shame this year.

Both teams can hit and pitch, and their front offices actually care about winning. While the Giants represent the style of play the Rockies seem incapable of replicating, the Tigers spend the millions of dollars that the Rockies refuse to spend on quality players.

The cherry on top of this cake of jealousy is Marco Scutaro, former Rockies second baseman, who was the National League Championship Series MVP for the Giants, less than a year after performing dismally for the Rockies.

The Giants’ pitching staff is perhaps the most offensive part of the series to me. It’s stocked full of guys that can actually pitch at a high level, day in and day out.

The Tigers represent the money the Rockies front office is unwilling to spend in order to succeed. Detroit snatched Miguel Cabrera away from the Florida Marlins when the Marlins decided they couldn’t afford him anymore.

Cabrera hit for the Triple Crown this year, becoming the first player since Carl Yastrzemski of the 1967 Boston Red Sox to achieve the feat.

The Tigers also sniped Prince Fielder from the Brewers, after, you guessed it, the Brewers couldn’t afford him anymore.

In essence, these two teams are everything the Rockies could be, but aren’t. That simple realization has turned me off of watching America’s favorite pastime.

My aversion probably wouldn’t be so bad if not for 2007.

In 2007, as many may remember, the Rockies reached the World Series for the first time in franchise history, riding a tidal wave of hot hitting, team chemistry and timely pitching. That fall, I tricked myself into thinking this was a sign of things to come for the Blake Street Bombers.

I obviously could not have been more wrong. Their steep descent into irrelevance has stung far more than all those losing seasons of my childhood, prior to that magical run in Rocktober.

Some might say a true fan would stick by his team through thick and thin, that I am merely being a fair-weather fan. I counter this point by saying that real fans demand better. They care enough about their teams to be hurt when they lose, to take breathers from the disappointment.

As such, I am officially taking a break from baseball, so as to not let this year’s, or next year’s, Rockies team ruin the sport for me forever.

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Sophomore Frances Carroll sets the ball to junior middle blocker Brea Muhle during Denver’s matchup with Idaho on Monday night in Hamilton Gymnasium.

by marley schafer Staff Writer

After a solid sweep of instate rival University of Northern Colorado on Tuesday in Hamilton Gymnasium, the Pioneers fell 3-0 to the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, also at home.

On Monday, Denver hit the court again to take on WAC foe Idaho, topping the Vandals in five sets.

In the first match of the week on Tuesday night, Denver put up a dominant performance against UNC, sweeping the series 25-13, 27-25 and 25-19.

“This was the most complete game we’ve played all year,” said head coach Jesse Mahoney.

On the offensive side, junior Colleen King led the team with 12 kills, and senior Faimie Kingsley and freshman Michele Swope were not far behind with 10 each.

Sophomore setters Bailey Karst and Frances Carroll tallied 22 and 17 assists, respectively.

“Offensively, we were running on all cylinders, and we defended at a pretty high level,” said Mahoney.

“We hit .372 as a team, and it’s hard to beat a team that’s playing that well offensively. Both setters ran the game really well.”

Golden Bears players Kelley Arnold and Andrea Spaustat battled back with 14 and 13 kills, respectively, but were unable to top the Pioneer offense.

Defensively, junior Brea Muhle led the Pioneers in blocks with six. Kingsley added four while King and redshirt freshman Tara Curtis each had three.

Sophomore libero Kate Acker finished with 11 digs.

Blocking made a huge difference in the contest, as the Pioneers totaled 10 blocks as a team, compared to UNC’s three.

DU won the first set 25-13 after an early 5-0 run which they were able to capitalize on as they extended the lead from 8-4 to 13-4.

The second set was hardfought, and neither team led by more than three at any point.

However, the Pioneers were able to take the set 27-25.

Denver got its momentum back in the third set, taking an early 13-8 lead and continuing on to win the set 25-19, clinching the 3-0 sweep.

“I’m really proud of the way we played,” said Mahoney.

“UNC is a tough team and is probably going to win the Big Sky Conference. We have no complaints. It’s the best game we’ve played all year.”

Snapping the streak The Pioneers’ unbeaten streak stopped at five on Saturday, however, as the team was defeated by New Mexico State, who sits at No. 2 in the WAC. “New Mexico State is very good, and we were unable to match their intensity from the start,” said Mahoney. “It was unfortunate because we’ve been playing very well lately, especially at home.”

King led the team with nine kills, and Swope and junior Alex Turgeon tallied seven and five each. Again Muhle and Curtis each had three blocks. Acker also matched her stats from Tuesday with 11 digs.

On New Mexico State’s side of the net, hitters Meredith Hays and Desiree Scott each finished with 11 kills, and Lauren Loerch added 10.

The Pioneers only hit .098 overall compared to their impressive .372 on Tuesday.

“I have to give New Mexico State credit for scattering us with their blocking and defense.

We struggled to score, which is unusual,” said Mahoney. “They really match up well against us and are able to take away some of the things that we do well.”

out and playing hard in each set.

Every set was competitive, and I think we can find something to grow from in this match.”

King again led the team with an impressive 21 kills for a .22 hitting percentage. Kingsley added 13 kills.

On the opposite side of the net, Allison Walker led the Vandals with 22 kills.

This week, the team will try to

recreate the offensive power it had last Tuesday as the Pioneers host two conference opponents. DU will face Utah State and San Jose State on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. Both games will start at 7 p.m. in Hamilton Gymnasium.

This week’s action brought DU to 14-10 overall with a 7-6 record in the WAC. The Pioneers are currently No. 7 in the 10-team conference.

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FAST. TASTY.

Finding redemption In Monday night’s contest with Idaho (11-13, 9-5 WAC), who sits at No. 3 in the WAC, the Pioneers forced five sets, eventually topping the Vandals 28-26, 22-25, 22-25, 30-28 and 17-15.

After winning the first set, the Pioneers dropped two in a row but were able to bounce back in the final two sets to claim the victory.

“It was a tough match for both sides,” said Mahoney. “I think it was kind of a battle of attrition. The game started with both sides playing at a really high level, and we were just the ones left standing in the end. I was proud of my team for gutting it

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Pioneers earn share of WAC title

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Sophomore midfielder Nikki Pappalardo tallied an assist in Denver’s 5-1 victory over Idaho on Friday night. The Pioneers are now preparing for this week’s WAC tournament.

Women’s soccer enters WAC tournament as No. 2 seed, tied with Utah State by marley schafer Staff Writer

After wins over Idaho and Seattle this weekend, DU clinched a share of the Western Athletic Conference regular season title, sharing the honor with defending WAC champions Utah State (112-6, 6-0-2 WAC).

Utah State enters the tournament as the top seed, while Denver earned the No. 2 seed and a firstround bye and is now riding an 18-game unbeaten streak.

“I’m very impressed with the last few road games, how the team has traveled and had enjoyable trips,” said head coach Jeff Hooker. “I really commend the players for their focus.”

On Friday, the Pioneers (141-4, 6-0-2) beat Idaho 5-1 on the road. Idaho (5-13-1, 2-4-1 WAC) scored early in the 18th minute, and the Vandals’ Chelsea Small had the goal, her eighth of the season, on a counter attack with an assist by Katie Baran.

Only nine minutes later, junior midfielder Nicholette DiGiacomo answered with a Pioneer goal from 18 yards out, taking away Idaho’s only lead of the game her fourth goal of the season.

With this momentum, the Pioneers were able to score again within only 90 seconds. This time, DiGiacomo had the assist when she passed to junior center back Jessy Battelli, who buried it in the back of the net and scored her first goal of the season.

After her performance, Battelli was named the WAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

For the third consecutive match, senior forward Kaitlin Bast was able to put the ball in the net.

She scored from 10 yards out in the 64th minute off a pass from sophomore midfielder Nikki Pappalardo.

“Kaitlin getting the third goal took a little bit of the pressure off,

because when it’s 2-1, the game can still go either way with one play,” Hooker said. “Her finish was that of a true center forward.”

Freshman forward Taylor Ivins scored the third goal of her freshman year to bring the Crimson and Gold to a solid 4-1 lead, and junior forward Kristen Hamilton had the assist.

Ivins nearly found the net a second time, but it ricocheted off the side and sophomore midfielder Anna Willis was able to put it in, scoring her second goal of the year.

The Pioneers outshot Idaho 28-4 to collect their 13th win of the season.

To get their share of the WAC regular season title, Denver

also had to beat Seattle in Sunday’s contest, also on the road. On Sunday, DU did just that, shutting out the Redhawks 2-0.

“I thought that we did a great job of managing the game today,” said Hooker. “We had a couple of great goals on great runs and some clinical finishing. I thought that we did a good job of keeping the ball in the second half. Even when we brought fresh players off the bench, we kept possession very well. It was a team effort this afternoon. It was nice to accomplish one of our goals from the beginning of the season today, which was to win the conference title.”

Bast scored for the fourth consecutive match with her ninth goal of the season in the 11th minute of the game. Junior defender Cassidy Larson tallied the assist.

The Pioneers held off the Redhawks and were able to score again in the 56th minute as Hamilton was on target with a pass from senior Kalie Vaughn.

Hamilton continues to lead the conference with 31 points and 13 goals.

“Our ability to keep position and score goals has been impressive,” said Hooker. “We need to bring the intensity up a little on defensive in order to close people down and give them less room to play. That’s what we’ll be working on this week.”

After their wins this weekend, the Pioneers head to the conference tournament as a No. 2 seed. After a first-round bye, the team will play the winner of Thursday’s contest between Texas State and Idaho in the conference semifinals on Friday at noon. The conference will be hosted by Utah State at the Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field.

Men’s soccer takes aim at playoffs

Pioneers split road trip and prepare for final regular season matchup with Air Force

in the second half; we just couldn’t put it all together tonight.”

The Pioneers were only able to put two shots on goal, both of which were saved by Roadrunners keeper Eric Shannon, who recorded his 27th career shutout. The game by dalton handy was marred by fouls, with 32 called and Staff Writer six cautions issued. With the win, CSUB Over the weekend, the DU men’s increased its lead to three points in the soccer team split its road trip, falling Pacific division of the MPSF. to Cal State Bakersfield (CSUB) 2-0 “I think the effort was all in the first on Friday, then defeating University of half,” said CSUB head coach Simon Tobin.

Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) 3-0 on “We scored two goals in the first half, and Sunday. The games brought DU to 9-5-3 then in the second half we kind of took our overall and 4-4-1 in the Mountain Pacific foot off the pedal a little bit, but I feel like Sports Federation, with only next week’s we still played well for most of game. matchup against Air Force remaining on “It was a good performance for us the regular season schedule. against a good Denver team that was On Friday, the Pioneers failed to get coming off a good weekend and has a good off to a hot start, accordRPI. So this win is more than ing to head coach Bobby “We played all the three points in the conferMuuss. The Pioneers gave ence for us; it’s a great result.” up a 28th minute goal to the 21 players this While the Pioneers fell Roadrunners via a penalty weekend, and behind early on Friday, they kick from senior Justin played the first 45 minutes to Finch, his first of the season. today was the an even draw on Sunday before Less than five minutes for three secondultimate team exploding later, CSUB scored again half goals against a UNLV team off a counter attack. David win.” coming off a 3-2 overtime win Velasquez finished the play versus Air Force. off assists from RoadrunWren gave DU its first goal ners Gyasi Zardes and Bobby Muuss, of the week in the 48th minute Lucas Dall’Orso. Zardes Head Coach off an assist from junior midleads the MPSF in overall fielder Zach Bolden, who also points with 36, while senior midfielder recorded an assist just two minutes later Josh Wren leads the Pioneers with 18 on a goal from junior Anees Abdulgasem. points.

Junior defender Jack Henderson capped off “I was a little disappointed in the way the second-half barrage with his first goal we came out in the first 25 minutes, but of the season, scoring in the 72nd minute.

I was proud of how the guys responded “We played all 21 players this weekend, after going down 2-0,” said Muuss. “I and today was the ultimate team win. To thought that we really got into the attack come on the road and keep a clean sheet

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Junior midfielder Zach Bolden tallied two assists in the Pioneers’ 3-0 victory over UNLV on Sunday afternoon.

against an incredible attacking team shows how well we played today,” said Muuss.

“Wins on the road, especially wins on the road on Sundays, are crucial to a successful season. The guys that came off the bench today gave us some huge minutes and a couple of goals.”

The Pioneers are now guaranteed the third spot in the Mountain division of MPSF, trailing second-place Air Force by four points. DU will host the Falcons for senior night on Saturday at 7 p.m. on CIBER Field.

“A 10th win would be the most that these seniors will have in their careers,” said Muuss. “We have to stick to the game plan, play our game and control the pace of play.”

The Falcons tied CSUB on Sunday, scoring on their only shot on goal of the match. Air Force averages just one goal per game, yet has battled to a 5-2-2 record in conference play. Both AFA and DU have locked up spots in the conference tournament, but DU’s aspirations go far beyond the tournament, according to Muuss.

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Women’s soccer head coach Jeff Hooker accumulated an impressive record as a player before joining the Pioneer coaching staff in 1992. Hooker is now the longest serving active coach at DU.

Hooker has been at the helm of Pioneer women’s soccer for 21 seasons by anna gauldin Sports Editor

Now in the midst of his 21st season as head coach of the Pioneer women’s soccer team, Jeff Hooker brings a wealth of experience to the program, drawing from his tenure with the U.S. National Soccer Team and a professional career spanning 10 years.

“As far as knowledge of the game, understanding of the game and staying on top of different techniques and training, he’s

really one of our top coaches,” said Ron Grahame, DU’s assistant vice chancellor and senior associate athletics director. “He really knows what’s going on in the game and how to utilize the techniques that are necessary to be successful.”

Hooker joined the Pioneer coaching staff in 1992, becoming the third head coach of the women’s soccer program. Today, he is the longest serving active coach at DU and has led the Pioneers to a 284-102-37 record in almost 21 seasons.

Before he joined the Pioneer community as a coach, however, Hooker compiled an impressive list of accomplishments as a player.

“I was always a player,” said Hooker. “I got to do a lot of trav-

eling around the world because of soccer. In high school, I lived in Germany my sophomore year, and I went to a GermanAmerican school and played soccer there.”

At the end of his senior year of high school, Hooker said he faced a tough decision in choosing between pursuing soccer or baseball. After an invitation to play in the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship with the U.S. under-19 soccer team, Hooker chose the soccer route, which led him to playing on the U.S. national team in the Olympics the following year in Los Angeles.

“It was great [playing in the Olympics]. I was very young; I think I was 18. Most of the guys were a lot older. We spent that

whole year and a half prior travel- Between 1994 and 2010, Hooker ing everywhere around the world. accumulated eight conference Not only did I get to do that, but I coach of the year awards. got to play in front of family and Now, in the team’s first friends,” said Hooker, who is a season as a member of the highly native of Walnut, Calif. competitive Western Athletic Interspersed with his career Conference, the Pioneers enter with the national team, Hooker the conference tournament tied played three seasons at UCLA for first with a No. 2 seed, riding between 1983 and 1987, playing an 18-game unbeaten streak. in 51 games and tallying 20 goals “He is very even keel in his and 11 assists. approach to both training and After three seasons with games,” said assistant coach Kris professional teams in Califor- Peat. “He never gets too high nia from 1986 to 1989, it was after big games, but never gets Hooker’s professional career too low after losses. Jeff ’s ability that brought him to Denver in to see things in real time, and 1991, when he began a five-year know what a particular game career with the Colorado Foxes needs, is a great asset for our of the American Professional program. It gives him the ability Soccer League. to put our players In 1992, how- “As far as in a position to be ever, the Foxes’ successful.” head coach, Dave knowledge of After more Dir, received a the game, than two decades call from DU, who with the same was in search of a understandprogram and women’s soccer ing of the game more than 300 head coach. Dir career wins under said he’d send the and staying on his belt, Hooker man over who he said one of his felt was best for top of different main tasks is to the job and sched- techniques and continue finding uled an interview ways to challenge for Hooker, who training, he’s his players and said he refused to really one of our the other memattend. bers of his coach“I had never top coaches.” ing staff to grow wanted to be the program. a coach,” said While his Hooker. “But he Ron Grahame, extensive his[Dir] said he was Senior associate tory as a player going to fine me athletics director provides a solid $100 a day until I understanding of showed up, so the the game, Hooker next day I went, and the next day said coaching is a completely difI was hired.” ferent concept.

More than 20 years later, “Coaching is just a lot difHooker has transformed the ferent, because you don’t have Pioneer women’s soccer team as much control,” said Hooker. into one of the top programs in “You can’t step onto the field to the conference, boasting five Sun do things, score goals and keep Belt Conference regular season the ball out of the net. It’s a titles and seven SBC tourna- totally different mindset, but it’s ment titles in the past 11 years. one that I’ve enjoyed.”

Bonin wins second regional title by michael gooch Contributing Writer

After winning the USTA/ ITA Mountain Regional title on Oct. 21 for the second time, senior tennis player Enej Bonin is now advancing to the USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, which will take place Nov. 8-11 in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. “It’s the most important tournament of the fall season and winning it is definitely the highest goal,” said Bonin. “I felt that I was expected to win since I won it my sophomore year.”

Bonin entered the tournament surrounded by high expectations, having won the 2010 Mountain Regional title and making it to the semifinals last year. Head coach Danny Westernan said he knew Bonin would do well.

“It was a fantastic performance. I thought he played well all throughout the tournament,” said Westerman. “He couldn’t have done any better.”

Bonin moved past the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 7-6 win over Idaho’s Abid Akbar. Bonin said this was one of the toughest matches of the tournament. He then advanced past the semifinals

with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 win against Air Force’s Lance Wilhelm.

In the final singles match against New Mexico’s Samir Iftikhar, Bonin took the title with a final score of 6-0, 6-3. Now Bonin is headed to New York for the USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships.

Bonin said he’s taking the few weeks in between tournaments to prepare himself further.

“Everything will be faster since it’s indoors. They’ll be much better than the players in the region,” said Bonin. “I’m just going to work on faster serves, faster returning and an overall faster game.”

Westerman said he’s confident in the Koper, Slovenia, native’s abilities and has seen how he has grown over his years here.

“He came in not knowing what to expect, coming from Europe, but he puts in so much work and the team loves him for it,” said Westerman. “He’s learned to be more aggressive and take chances.”

Bonin said he hasn’t been learning the ins and outs of tennis for as long as some of his teammates or opponents, but that didn’t stop him from pursuing his passion.

“At around age 16 or 17 is when I actually started to become

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Senior Enej Bonin displays his trophy after the USTA/ITA Mountain Regional Title.

better and when I dedicated myself to a lot of rigorous practicing,” said Bonin.

According to Bonin, practicing with his team at DU helps him to improve himself and get prepared for tournaments.

“We support each other, even though it’s a singles tournament,” said Bonin. “Whenever you’re playing, they’re keeping you going.

Win or lose, you see what they’re doing and how it makes them successful. You learn from that.”

As the team prepares for its upcoming season, Westerman said they are looking first and foremost to win the NCAA conference. Westerman said they are also looking to secure a top-40 national ranking as well as try to improve the team dynamics on a daily basis.

As for Bonin, he is also looking to bring his team to the conference. In order to make the NCAA singles, Bonin must maintain his ranking in the top 50 this season.

“It’s always our goal to win every year, but this year especially with the WAC since we’re hosting it in Denver,” said Bonin.

Since this is Bonin’s final year as a Pioneer, he said he is also looking to his future beyond tennis and DU. “There’s no clear plans just yet, but I’m looking into finance jobs,” said Bonin. “My backup plan is coaching tennis, because I love it. It’s something for me to fall back on.”

In the meantime, Bonin said he’s just taking things as they come, starting with his upcoming tournament.

“I’m going to keep on working hard and pushing myself for the next two weeks before I leave, and prepare myself for the tougher competition,” said Bonin.