DU Clarion Volume 121, Issue 16

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LAX advances again Chancellor search timeline extended by breanna demont Managing Editor

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Midfielder Jeremy Noble had a season high of four assists and one goal in the 15-6 win over Drexel that advanced the team to the NCAA Semifinals.

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Friday classes to come to DU? Assistant Editor

DU professors recently received a two page internal newsletter email from Provost Gregg Kvistad regarding the implementation of Friday classes starting winter quarter of the 2014-15 academic year for departments that do not currently require them. The decision was reached in part to boost the academic prestige of campus and in part to help curb student alcohol abuse, which the letter, dated May 7, states has lead to increased incidents of sexual assault.

The email newsletter sent to DU faculty expressed concern about the emptiness of campus on Fridays and how it might hurt the reputation of the school. “ ... On Fridays there are broad swaths of the DU campus with very few signs of life – any life, let alone a vibrant and intense academic community with people coming and going from classes, lectures or the myriad other activities we engage in during the rest of the week,” states Kvis-

tad in the email. “It is a peculiar message that the University is transmitting, and it is sent by large segments of the University not holding undergraduate classes on Fridays. The result is, in short, a significant level of intellectual disengagement among our students for three of the seven days of the week and, in turn, a weakening of the University’s academic culture.”

Approximately 74 percent of DU undergraduates do not have class on Fridays, according to the newsletter. Students with majors in the schools of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Daniels College of Business or the Josef Korbel School of International Studies do not typically have Friday classes, while those who are a part of the schools of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science typically do. The end goal, according to the email, is to implement Friday classes for all departments across the university.

The newsletter also addressed the fact that not holding classes on Friday is a practice

in some departments, but not a university policy. It clarified that the university policy will not be changed, but discussion with deans on campus revealed support for holding undergraduate classes on Fridays.

One of the main factors behind this decision is the recommendations of the Alcohol Coalition, headed by Alan Kent, executive director of the Health and Counseling Center (HCC).

The coalition’s main duty is to study and address high-risk substance abuse amongst undergraduates at DU. “The coalition submitted a report a few weeks ago with ten different recommendations, including ‘the expansion of Friday classes and other measures to enhance and sustain academic rigor throughout the academic term,’” said Kvistad in an email conversation “The report was one piece of evidence used by the deans and me to decide to implement the practice of a full Friday class schedule.”

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by logan baker

The DU Chancellor Search Committee sent an email update on Wednesday, May 14, notifying the DU community of a delay in their timetable in their search for the university’s new chancellor.

In the email, the committee reported to have spent almost three months recruiting and evaluating its pool of candidates, and they are very pleased with the quality of the candidates with whom they have met so far.

Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees Doug Scrivner said that out of the 100 applications it received, the committee “basically [has] 3 finalists that [they] intend to bring back to Denver for the next phase, which will ultimately lead to one choice by the Board of Trustees.”

While the committee’s original plan was to hold a series of open meetings in February, Scrivner said the sole reason for the delay in their timetable was that virtually all of the “extraordinary candidates” requested to have the next phase in the process be kept private, due to the sensitivities of the various leadership roles they are currently serving at other institutions.

“At this stage, we’re not identifying people, because they are very concerned about confidentiality,” he said. “We have some sitting presidents of other colleges and universities, we have some deans of professional schools ... there’s some provosts, some chief academic officers of other universities, deans of very large colleges—so very accomplished people.”

According to Scrivner, there are many reasons why the candidates who are already leading other institutions would be interested in leaving their current positions. For example, some of them might be at smaller colleges or less prestigious universities, while others are simply looking to make the switch from a public university to a private one.

Scrivner also noted that the committee did look at “nontraditional candidates” during their recruitment process, meaning people who are not currently working in academia but might bring useful skills and experience to the chancellor position. Scrivner said the committee’s finalists, however, are all in the academic world.

In its email, the committee announced that the next phase will be completed in late May, and that finalists will come to Denver to meet confidentially with members of the faculty and administration, student leaders, senior administrators and trustees, but these finalists will not be making any public presentations.

According to Scrivner, the committee is in the process of reaching out to various people to construct this list of DU community members who will be meeting the finalists, and those student representatives they do end up choosing will not just be members of DU’s undergraduate and graduate student governments. The committee plans to work with various channels such as Student Life and the Division of Marketing and Communications to make sure they touch all of their bases when selecting student representatives from various groups on campus.

After these groups relay their opinions to the Board of Trustees, the Board’s recommended candidate will then come to campus during the first week of June to publically meet with the DU community.

Scrivner, a member of the Board, said there will be a series of different kinds of meetings and venues where the final candidate will be presenting in order to make the concluding process as open as possible for the DU community. The committee will also utilize various forms of technology, such as webcasting or video-streaming, in order to create the broadest exposure possible for those unable to attend the meetings in June.

“We have a show that looks fantastic and work that all of us are extremely proud of.”

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signatures on petition to keep setsu Kawada employed

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DU students petition for professor’s position by brandon tate Senior Reporter

After the DU Department of Languages and Literatures posted a job opening for a Lecturer of Japanese, students responded by creating a petition for Professor Setsu Kawada, who they believe is going to be released by the department.

The petition, created by sophomore international studies major Dana Kiel, has garnered more than 315 online signatures as of May 18.

“As students of Kawada Sensei, we know first hand that she is more than qualified for this position, even if she doesn’t have a piece of paper that says so,” states the petition. “It is not just that we like her as a person, though the relationships she builds with students makes them try harder so as not

to disappoint, but that she is truly the most challenging, engaging and effective Japanese teacher at the school, and well-deserving of her position.”

Kawada has taught at DU for eight years: six as an adjunct professor and two as a temporary full time professor, according to Kiel. Kiel further stated that two finalists have been chosen for the aforementioned position, but Kawada was not one of them.

“It seems like she’s being excluded on the basis that she doesn’t have a Ph.D.,” said Kiel. “The two finalists have Ph.D.s in linguistics; from what we understand, but [Kawada] does not have her Ph.D.” Kiel stated that when she originally set up the petition on May 12, it received over 150 signatures in support of Kawada within two hours of its creation. She hopes that the signatures

and comments from DU students will reach the department so that Kawada will not be released.

“We want to demonstrate to the department how many people are behind this professor and that she does a great job,” said Kiel. “It’s more about getting the message to them than going over their heads. We would really like to remain on good terms with the department. We are DU students. We pay a lot of money to go here and we deserve to have our voices heard. We still think a certain amount of transparency is deserved and merited.”

First year criminology and sociology major Scott Hancock was one of many students in support of the petition, praising Kawada for her teaching efforts, and stating that he believed her departure would be a mistake for the department.

“I think that the petition and various other forms of outreach from the students says a lot about Kawada Sensei’s abilities as a teacher and educator,” said Hancock. “If the Languages and Literatures Department truly cares about what is best for the students, then they will reconsider their course of action. I understand bureaucracy and politics are at play here, but if that takes priority over what is best for the students, which is the only reason why the department even exists, then what we have is a serious breach of faith.”

Languages and Literatures Department Chair Victor Castellani said that he and other members of the department were unable to comment on the situation at this time.

“None of us can comment because of confidentiality rules about human resources issues,” said Castellani.

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According to Scrivner, the Board’s final decision will focus on who is best equipped to meet the needs that are defined in the position description, which can be found on the search committee’s website.

“One of the things that we do believe as a Board is that leadership of

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the university is not just a one person responsibility,” said Scrivner. “We need someone who will be able to lead the university through significant change that’s going to be required to succeed and compete effectively in the future— there’s just so much facing higher education, that we need somebody who can really coalesce the entire DU community around a vision of where we want to go and help us get there.”

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Check here for weekly updates from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Highlights from May 13, 2014 The Academic Affairs Committee reported that their scholarship program should be live by this week. They are also meeting with the Chancellor on Thursday to discuss Friday classes starting in winter quarter.

The Student Organizations Committee had a meeting last Saturday to go over licensing and funding.

The Sustainability Committee submitted a draft of their end-of-year report. They will also be holding a Farmers Market this week.

The 2014-2015 budget was approved (13-2).

Bill 19 passed (13-3), which will allocate $2,500 to DU Club Women’s Lacrosse to help with the expenses of their advancement in the National Tournament.

Resolution 36 passed (16-0), which ordained the creation of the Civic Engagement Committee, chaired by the Secretary of Community Partnerships.

USG meetings are held every Tuesday night.

They are open to the public.

Information courtesy of the USG.

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Continued from page 1 Logan Bohlender, the lone student representative from the coalition, believes that although this new rule is trying to protect students, it shows a disconnect between the university and its students.

“The decision for Friday classes was made in good conscience, but it shows a huge disconnect between the university and its students and enforces a DU administration versus students’ mentality.”

Some students responded by starting a petition on Change.org, which had more than 400 signatures as of May 19.

“Students rely on Fridays as a source of free time for a number of things such as: leisure, work, exercise, chores and enjoying the many activities our beautiful school and state offer to us,” states the petition. “Forcing students into the classroom on Fridays will not only lead to no change in the pattern of alcohol consumption on Thursdays, but will result in the increased consumption of alcohol on Fridays and a decrease in the overall well being of your students.”

Sarah Belstock, program director and leader of health promotion for the HCC, was part of the coalition and hopes students will work for respect amongst the administration.

“I also hope to work with student leaders to support the development of a Student ‘Town Hall’ this fall,” said Belstock. “It is our desire that this would provide a forum for students to share their perspectives related to alcohol use on campus and their thoughts on what we can do, as a campus, to keep our community safe.”

The newsletter sent to the faculty presented statistics behind the committee’s recommendation and behind the need for community safety. It reported that this year, 52 percent of first-year students at DU self-reported as light/moderate drinkers, which is 24 percent higher than the national

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average of 32 percent. There was also an increase in students taken to detox compared to previous years; this year, in the fall and winter quarters, there were 98 students taken to detox, compared with 90 students in 20122013. Also, 13 percent of DU students reported being sexually assaulted in a study that spanned the length of two weeks. During this time, eight percent of DU students reported to have taken advantage of someone sexually.

It is hoped that the implementation of more Friday classes would help address these issues.

According to Kvistad, there have been no formal complaints about the implementation of Friday classes, and he has experienced only support from faculty members, administrators and trustees. However, some professors have expressed concerns about how the change will affect their schedules and personal lives.

Michael Monahan, senior lecturer for the Department of Biological Sciences, likes the current format and believes it is the best for his teaching.

“I like the hour and a half format to allow for in-depth treatment of topics. It gives me more flexibility in terms of writing assignments I wish to do in class,” states Monahan. “I also find it helpful to have my Friday for recovery and completion of grading assignments and that sort of thing, so for me it is a day to turn to other responsibilities without concern for exam or lecture preparation. I appreciate that efficiency and space use is a concern and this may well be something that needs to be addressed from an economic perspective but from the standpoint of my teaching duties, I prefer the format I already have.”

Currently, there is a committee of faculty members and administrators, chaired by University Registrar Dennis Becker, that is investigating scheduling options and an implementation timeline, according to Kvistad. As of right now, the administration does not know the specifics of the form this new schedule will take.

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Pow Wow commemorates Sand Creek Massacre

“I think this is a great event to approaching, they raised the U.S. flag first to commemorate it. DU has only have at the center of DU, because it and a white surrender flag, but they mentioned this history briefly. Now, shows that the university is committed were still killed. After the massacre, 150 years later, we are finally able to The fourth annual New Begin- to strengthening the bonds with the the militiamen took the bodies of the have a dialogue about it.” nings Spring Pow Wow was held on Native community,” said Billy Stratton, Indians and brought them back to Johanna Leyba, assistant provost Driscoll Green last Sunday, May 18, assistant professor of English and fac- Denver to parade them through the for campus and community partnerand featured an Indian market, food, ulty advisor of the NSA. “I also think streets of downtown. ships at the CME, agreed that the Pow “Today we can’t expect forgiveness Wow was important for healing. songs, dance and a special blanket it’s important for Native students at or complete healing,” said Coombe. ceremony honoring the 150th anniver- DU to see this and be a part of it.”

“I’ve been here for all of the Pow sary of the Sand Creek Massacre. The Stratton added that Chancellor “All we can hope for is some small Wows, and this is the biggest and most of Native Student Alliance (NSA) hosted Robert Coombe has been very sup- measure important the event with support from the Office portive of the Pow Wow. This year comfort from because of the and of the Chancellor, the Undergradu- Coombe presented blankets to four knowing anniversary of ate Student Sand Creek. r e p r e s e n t a - understanding G overnment It’s important tives of the the history of (USG), the to recognize des cendents that event and Center for that history,” of the Sand those times. We Judaic Studsaid Leyba.

Creek Mas- can hope for ies (CJS) and “This is a new sacre, in some solace by the the Center for beginning, and order to com- honoring Multicultural I think that’s m e m o r a t e spirits of the Excellence a really good the 150th dead, and by (CME). name for the a n n i v e r s a r y celebrating the “A Pow Pow Wow, New of the event. lives of their emily krebs|clarion Wow is a Beginnings. I The massa- d e s c e n d e n t s . Dancers wear traditional clothing for the Spring Pow Wow. Native Amerihope that this cre occurred It is my honor can tradition,” on Nov. 29, today to present blankets to represen- can be a new beginning.” said Viki According to Eagle, the event is 1864, when tatives of the descendents from the emily krebs|clarion Eagle, gradu- Native Americans honor their ancestors with traditional Colonel John Northern and Southern Cheyenne and also named New Beginnings because dance.. ate student C h i v i n g t o n the Northern and Southern Arapahoe it takes place in the spring, which is a advisor of the NSA and one of the found- and a force of 700 Colorado Territory nations, and in so doing we hope and new start to a lot of things. She said ers of the Pow Wow. “It’s a way of social- militiamen attacked and destroyed pray for some small measure of com- part of the Pow Wow is about celebratizing and gathering, and honoring our a village of Cheyenne and Arapahoe fort for the descendants, and some ing incoming Native students and ancestors through traditional songs and Indians in the southeastern part of the small measure of peace and under- sending out the Native students who dance. It’s also a way for the university Colorado Territory, killing over 100 standing for us all.” are graduating. Later in the afternoon After speaking, Coombe presented there was a second blanket ceremony to learn about Native peoples, because Indians, most of whom were women blankets and plaques to Gail Ridgley to honor five NSA students who will that’s definitely not in the curriculum. and children.

It’s an open event for everyone to attend, “Too often in the world today I from the Northern Arapahoe Nation, be graduating this year.

Karen Little and people should feel free to attend and think we’re “Commencement is a very beautiCoyote from ful ceremony, but in the Native way not feel out of place.” all shocked The schedule of events included by the depths the Southern that’s not how we honor people or do dance competitions for juniors, teens to C h e y e n n e graduation,” said Eagle. which and adults, with 100 registered danc- men’s hearts Nation and According to Eagle, the Pow Wow ers. There were also Tiny Tots dancers can descend, Henry Little started because the NSA wanted to and unregistered dancers, with at least by the evil Bird from have presence and education about 125 dancers. Three drum groups from that can be the Arapa- Native traditions on campus. The the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Nations perpetrated. hoe Nation. New Beginnings Spring Pow Wow has sang honor songs and contest songs. Too often we Steve Brady always focused on the Native commuVarious drum groups from the Denver see acts that from the nity, which is very family-oriented, so Community also attended.

N o r t h e r n to be able to come together and spend seem to be In addition to traditional song so heinous, C h e y e n n e time together was important to particand dance, there was an Indian market that men are Nation was ipants. Eagle added that the Pow Wow circling the dance arena with authentic s o m e h o w to was a good opportunity to address emily krebs|clarion unable and handmade Native American jew- s e p a r a t e d A Native girl performs in one of the Pow Wow dance competitions. attend, so access to higher education because elry, arts and crafts. Eagle said there from Otto Braided Native youth can come to DU and see their is a growing trend of Native jewelry humanity,” said Coombe. “There have Hair accepted a blanket on his behalf. that they are welcome on campus. becoming fashionable, but the jewelry been any number of such events in the According to Eagle, a blanket is the “I want people to know that even sold in corporate stores is inauthentic, history of the world. Wounds that can’t highest respect and honor anyone can though Native students are only 0.5 so the market is a good way to learn heal, that fester over generations and give in the Native American tradition. percent of the DU population, we are about how Native crafts and jewelry generations. Stains so deep that they “The Chancellor believes that both present on campus,” said Eagle. “We are traditionally made. There were also can’t be cleansed with mere ceremony parties need to heal,” said Eagle. “This have a culture that is powerful, that Indian tacos sold by Tocabe, a Native or words. And so it is with Sand Creek.” has never been done before in history. has been a part of the university for restaurant founded by DU alumni Ben According to Eagle, when the Colorado has acknowledged that Sand 150 years, and a history that is tied to Jacobs and Matt Chandra.

Cheyenne saw the 700 horsemen Creek was a massacre, but DU is the this land.”

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All events on Driscoll Green unless otherwise stated. wednesday Beach Party and Cookout 7 p.m.

Film on the Lawn: Mean Girls 9 p.m. thursday Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m.

Rootbeer Float Cart 12-4 p.m.

Film: American Hustle 8 p.m.

Davis Auditorium friday 1980s Themed Fun Run 12-3 p.m.

Silent Disco 8-11 p.m.

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thursday-saturday, may 22-24

Last Open Mic of the Year 5-7 p.m.

Beans Coffee Shop Come to Beans After Dark to hear/read original creative writing pieces, sponsored

by Sigma Tau Delta and Foothills Visual and Textual Magazine.

Senior Capstone Festival Cycle 3 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Byron Theatre Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.

Cycle 3 titles include WASP, The Myth of Pegasus and The Fahrenheit Project.

thursday, may 22 Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble 7:30 p.m.

Gates Concert Hall Although they may not be what you might expect in Colorado’s colder climate, this ensemble is a musical favorite. Free admission, ticket required. thursday-Friday, may 22-23 4th Annual Music Theatre Cabaret 7:30 p.m.

Hamilton Recital Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts Musical Theatre students perform Broadway classics in Hamilton just prior to their entrances on professional stages from the Great White Way to the West Coast. Free admission, ticket required.

friday, may 23 Flo’s Underground 5 p.m.

Williams Recital Salon Live jazz music.

QSA Drag Show 7 p.m.

Tuscan Ballroom Come join the Queer Straight Alliance for some bomb food, great people and a twerkin’ good time. Everyone welcome, drag or no drag. monday, may 26 Memorial Day - University Closed tuesday, may 27

“Keep Calm and Pioneer On” Stress Reliever Before Finals 7-9 p.m.

AAC 290 Featuring live music from KXDU. First Edition A Cappella Showcase 7:30 p.m.

Davis Auditorium DU’s first all-female acapella group will be hosting their first showcase featuring their entire repertoire to date. wednesday, may 28 Foothills Visual and Textual Magazine Release Party 6-10 p.m.

Driscoll Underground Foothills releases its annual magazine next Wednesday. Free Voodoo Doughnuts, readings by published poets and a jazz band will all be a part of the festivities. .

Theta Chi Comedy Cure 5 p.m.

Davis Auditorium Free comedy with performances from Skintight Outrage, DUPB, DU Greek Life, DU MIND and the Diversity Committee.

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DCS investigating butane, propane torches in dorms been filed with the OSC as “drug violations” under the DU Honor Code under Section II.4. With an increase DU and the Office of Student of burners being found in residence Conduct (OSC) will be stepping up halls, penalties for burner possession efforts in confiscating butane and are now classified under Section II.5, propane burners currently being the endangerment clause. Penalties will vary from case to case in OSC found in residence halls.

According to Manager of Emer- reviews.

In addition to penalties handed gency Preparedness Mark Wilson, burners have appeared more often in down by DU, Wilson elaborated residence halls since the legalization further that criminal charges can be of recreational marijuana in the state dealt to individuals who cause explosions when attempting to produce of Colorado under Amendment 64.

“What it comes down to with hash oil using butane or propane.

“The Denver Fire Department legalized marijuana and hash oil (DFD) takes an in particular, we’ve issue with this,” said been finding propane Wilson, “Our resicylinders and butane dence halls and for the burners of all different most part our Greek sizes,” said Wilson. houses are classified “In most cases, they as Group R-2 occuhave an attached torch pancies [in the DFD that they can use with fire code], which are the actual gas. What essentially dormitohappens is residents ries and Greek houses. forcing butane under It is very explicit in the pressure through Mark Wilson, fire code that flammarijuana leaves, the Manager of Emergency mable gases are not to butane acting as a Preparedness be used or stored in solvent to extract the oils from the leaves. You then need Group R-2 occupancies.”

Wilson further stated that DFD to evaporate the butane, and you can do that through time or you can use a will not hesitate to get involved in heat source to evaporate a flammable investigating burner incidents on gas, which we can see how that’s going campus if needed.

“The fire department has told me to go.”

The burners are being used to that they will come to campus and create hash oil, a process which has they will cite people for industrial resulted in explosions in homes and processes in a residential zone for apartments throughout Colorado. doing that,” said Wilson. “That charge According to an article CBS News, carries with it a thousand dollar fine, the state’s only adult burn center has 30 days in jail, or both.”

Wilson concluded by stating treated 10 people with burns related to hash oil explosions since January that DU and the DFD will continue to monitor and handle incidents of compared to 11 total in 2013.

Wilson further noted that past burners in residence halls very careinstances of burners in residence halls fully, and they will deal with each used for marijuana consumption have incident accordingly.

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“That charge carries with it a thousand dollar fine, 30 days in jail, or both.”

Apartments to be only housing option for upperclassmen in fall by gigi peccolo Contributing Writer In order to accommodate a growing student population, juniors and seniors with on-campus housing grants will not be able to live in residence halls like Nagel and Nelson next year. Upperclassmen will instead be living in on-campus apartments, according to Demitrius Brown, executive director of Housing and Residential Education.

“We have the residency requirements for first and second year students, so every DU student has to live on campus for their first and second year,” said Brown. “Next year, when this large class matriculates, it actually matches the number of beds we have in Nelson and Nagel.”

DU will be admitting approximately 1,400 new students in the fall, according to Brown.

“We know that some of those students are going to leave DU at some point for different reasons: medical, transfer, be closer to home,” said Brown. “Essentially that leaves us with the number of beds after students kind of melt away. We have the number of beds we need to meet that.”

The university has acquired University Place Apartments (behind the Ritchie Center) in order to be able to house all upperclassmen with oncampus housing grants. Brown said

resources from housing, university and endowment properties are being used toward the acquisition.

“It’s really a financial formula more than it is a cost to the university, moving resources around to make sure we can pull this off,” said Brown.

DU is purchasing new furniture for the apartments to “make the environment nicer,” according to Brown.

Apartments will be furnished with couches and dining room tables, among other things.

Brown said upperclassmen are more likely to want to live in an apartment environment.

“I think from an experiential point of view, the third and fourth year students want a little bit more privacy,” said Brown. “They want their own kitchens, they want some things that we have available in the apartments area, that can work for them.”

Shelby Lee, a junior majoring in real estate and construction management, agreed.

“I don’t see why an upperclassman would want to live in the dorms,” said Lee. Kaley Rickert, a junior majoring in international studies and political science, said she wished the dorms were still available to upperclassmen.

“I don’t like that they aren’t an option for those of us that financially require them,” said Rickert.

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theft Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 4:33 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a laptop from the Delta Delta Delta sorority house. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a student who stated that they had left their personal laptop in an unattended room overnight and that when they returned to retrieve it, they found it was missing.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 6:40 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of bicycle parts from a rack near the Daniels College of Business. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with a student who stated that they had secured their bicycle to the rack at approximately 12:15 p.m. and that when they returned to retrieve it at 6:20 p.m., they found that both tires were missing.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 3:45 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of badminton equipment from the Gates Field House. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a student who stated that they had secured the equipment on May 6 at approximately 11:00 p.m. and that when they returned to retrieve it on May 7, it was gone.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 8:45 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a Kindle electronic reading device from the Coors Fitness Center. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a student who stated that they had left the kindle in the facility while working out and when they realized it was missing and returned to retrieve it, it was gone.

Friday, May 16, 2014 at 12:28 a.m. – While on routine patrol, officers observed a traffic barricade that had been stolen from the university in a residential room in Johnson-McFarlane Hall. While in the room, officers confiscated alcohol and several other items that had been stolen from the university. The residents of the room in question denied having stolen any of the items.

narcotics Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:27 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the odor of marijuana emanating from a residential room in Centennial Halls.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers were admitted to the room where they contacted four students, one of whom surrendered possession of drug paraphernalia, alcohol and hash oil.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 1:16 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the odor of marijuana emanating from a residential room in Centennial Towers.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers were admitted to the room in question where they contacted five students and three unaffiliated parties. One of the students was visibly intoxicated so paramedics were called to the scene. The intoxicated student was transported to Denver Cares and the remaining parties were released.

Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 11:14 p.m.

– DCS responded to a call regarding the presence of alcohol, narcotics and stolen property in a residential room in Johnson-McFarlane Hall. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with Housing and Residential Education (HRE) staff who stated that while investigating a noise complaint, they found the items in question and that two students had fled the scene, with alcohol in hand. Officers were unable to locate the two students in question.

medical assistance. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the party who declined any further assistance.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 1:42 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a highly intoxicated unaffiliated party at the Centennial Halls basketball court.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the party in question and called for paramedics. The unaffiliated party was transported to Porter Hospital by paramedics.

failure to comply Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. – While on routine patrol, a Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) contacted a student regarding a parking infraction. The student became verbally abusive and refused to provide identification to the PEO. A Campus Safety Officer responded to the scene and the student gave their identification to the PEO as requested.

forgery Friday, May 16, 2014 at 1:57 a.m. – While conducting a routine review of surveillance footage, a DCS officer observed a student and an unaffiliated party involved in a physical altercation near the Barton Lacrosse field. Officers responded to the scene and contacted the two parties in Centennial Halls.

Both parties were highly intoxicated and in possession of false identification cards. Officers called the Denver Police Department (DPD) to the scene. The unaffiliated party was trespassed from campus and DPD confiscated both false identifications.

Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer was given an identification card that had been found by another staff member on East Evans Avenue. The officer determined that the identification card was false and belonged to a DU student.

Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 11:38 a.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer was given a wallet that had been found near the intersection of South High Street and East Warren Avenue. While attempting to identify the owner of the wallet, officers found a false identification card belonging to a student, which they confiscated.

threats Friday, May 16, 2014 at 7:34 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a threatening phone call that was received by a student employee in Driscoll North. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the student in question and notified DPD about the call.

vehicular collision Friday, May 16, 2014 at 10:45 a.m. – DCS took a report from a student regarding a vehicular collision that had occurred off campus on April 13, 2014. The student stated that they had collided with a second student who was driving a rented vehicle while on a university-sanctioned trip.

There were no injuries to report.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 4:58 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a large group of intoxicated persons causing a disturbance in the Anderson Academic Commons. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted several members of the group, including one staff member, who stated that they were celebrating a Norwegian holiday.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 8:51 a.m.

– DCS responded to a call regarding a fitness center member in need of

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ASCEND campaign raises $460 million for university The ASCEND campaign has received money from over 46,000 donors, which has been used to fund projects such as the Anderson Academic Commons. by katerina arzhayev Contributing Writer

This summer, the ASCEND campaign, a DU fundraising campaign that has been running for the last eight years, will draw to a close. Sarah Satterwhite, the senior director of Development Communications, has worked on the project since January 2007. She said the achievements of the campaign have been monumental for student and campus growth.

“This campaign has been the most successful in university history,” said Satterwhite.

According to Satterwhite, more than 460 million dollars has been raised for the university, donated by more than 46,000 donors. The money has funded campus betterment projects, such as building the Anderson Academic Commons (AAC).

“We’ve been focused on enhancing the student experience with innovative spaces, scholarships to increase diversity and funds to attract strong faculty members,” said Satterwhite. “Strengthening the student experience is one thing, and strengthening the university for the long term is another. We have more than doubled the endowment during the campaign, and this puts us on a solid financial footing for the future.”

Scott Lumpkin, the vice chan- gave a certain amount, the university cellor for University Advancement, would match it, doubling the impact leads the university’s fundraising and of the gift. engagement efforts with 88 people According to Satterwhite, the proacross campus. gram went over remarkably well. When “The goals of the ASCEND cam- the allotted amount had been used up paign are to support by the fall of 2012, a new the people and the promatch initiation was set grams of the university,” up the following spring said Satterwhite. “Some to continue the effort. previous campaigns Altogether, the univerhave created remarkable sity resources approved facilities, and Chancellor by the Board of Trustees Robert Coombe’s vision to fund the matching for ASCEND has been program totaled over to focus on our people. $50 million.

That’s why we talk a lot “Many of our about scholarships. We donors were excited have established 558 about the opportunity new scholarships during Sarah Satterwhite, to double the impact the campaign.” of their gift,” said SatSenior Director of Satterwhite said Development Com- terwhite. “It was inspirthat despite having a set munications ing to a lot of people, of priorities, the camenabling them to have a paign morphed as the bigger impact than they years went by and the students—and thought they could.” their concerns—changed.

Satterwhite stressed that it was “Campaigns are traditional, so important to get as many alumni and embarking on a campaign wasn’t new donors involved as possible and that ground,” said Satterwhite. “However, no gift was too small.

ASCEND was custom-tailored to the “The increase in participation has current needs of the university. The been very decisive,” said Satterwhite. priorities stayed consistent, although “When we added up all the gifts of I’ve seen the campaign tweaked and less than a $100, those gifts totaled adjusted. When new opportunities $3.6 million. When people make even came up, the university was able to be modest gifts, all together, it makes a flexible enough to adapt.” huge difference to the university. StuThese opportunities included a dent involvement has been important gift matching program initiated by as well, particularly as seniors have parthe university in 2010. Over the last ticipated in the senior class giving camfour years there has been a scholar- paign, supporting the areas on campus ship matching program: If individuals that have meant the most to them.”

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As the campaign comes to a close this summer, Satterwhite has been focusing on writing donor, student and faculty profiles in order to communicate the human aspect of everything that has been achieved.

“My goal is to talk about the difference the campaign has made,” said Satterwhite. “Numbers are one thing, but the clearest way to see the impact of the campaign is through the people it supports. We are answering the questions of ‘what difference has this made in the student’s life, in the donor’s life and in the faculty member’s life?’”

Satterwhite has been working with students in the DU Writing Program as well as freelance writers in order to put a personal feel on everything that has been accomplished.

“We have a long standing tradition of philanthropy at DU, which is told in part by the Tradition and Legacy display in the Anderson Academic Commons. The philanthropy display is upstairs on the [western] wall,” said Satterwhite. “The stories about the ASCEND campaign tell what philanthropy is doing here and now at the university. These stories will be featured online and in print publications throughout the rest of the year.”

Satterwhite is looking for students to become involved in writing 300word profiles of donors, students and faculty members. Anyone interested can contact her at Sarah.Satterwhite@ du.edu. Anyone interested in getting involved with student philanthropy at DU can contact Chuyen Huynh at Chuyen.huynh@du.edu.

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B.F.A. art show celebrates the creations of art majors by adam lujan

“It’s been an intense period,” said printmaking Professor Catherine Chauvin.

“It’s a unique program, and it’s a lot of work “Composite,” a show highlighting the for everybody. It’s been a real learning proartwork of graduating Bachelor of Fine cess, but I’m hoping they’ll have the tools Arts (B.F.A.) students, opened in the Vicki to continue their work after this.”

Myhren Gallery in Shwayder Art Building Along with a team of other art departon May 15. About one hundred family, ment faculty, Chauvin served as a mentor friends and art-lovers attended the catered to the B.F.A. students. Throughout the and cocktailed event, which showcased the B.F.A. process this year, students met with diverse work of B.F.A. seniors Stephanie faculty for critiques and lectures each week.

Biller, Kim Carbonari, Brandon Finamore, “I’m proud of all them, in terms of Mikaela Fortune, Sarah Fukami, Jessica their growth, confidence and the care they Gilbert, Lindsey Hubbell, Tingyu Lin, all have for their work,” Chauvin went Tanner Minock and Caleb Wassell. The on. “And sometimes you go to shows and B.F.A. show, one of three openings that see the students copying their professors. night (the work of the B.A. seniors was Here, all of the work is unique.” displayed in the lobby, and the work of Each student undertook a project of Emerging Digital Practices students was their own design using methods of their exhibited upstairs), is the culmination of a choosing, creating a distinct show highrigorous year-long capstone project meant lighting multiple points of view. There to prep students for working in the art was a sculpture of a fashionista mermaid world.

by Minock, a stunning self-portrait by Lin and photographic collages by Hubbell, to name a few. One student, Fukami, centered her work on immigrant identity, specifically that of Japanese Americans during WWII. She initially struggled with getting too personal in her project.

“At the beginning of this project, I thought it would be better to go uniadam lujan|clarion versal [rather] than One of the most prominent sculptural pieces features a fashion-inspired mermaid. personal. I didn’t Contributing Writer

want my work to alienate the viewer and make them feel like they couldn’t connect to it,” said Fukami. “[Then] I had a critique with a visiting artist and she told me, ‘The more personal you make a work, the more universal it becomes.’ And that has really come true through this whole process.”

Fukami used her work, a combination of printmaking, photography and painting on Plexiglas, about her great-grandfather’s experience in Japanese internment camps to tell a more universal story about identity.

Fellow B.F.A. student Carbonari, whose paintings focused on the objectification of female form, also learned to share art that had always been very personal. “[Art] was always a means of personal expression, not necessarily something I would academically pursue,” said Carbonari. “[When I came to DU] I knew I wanted to do art, but I had never taken a proper class or had formal training. So I came here, took the classes and decided [to pursue] it.”

The B.F.A. program also taught Carbonari a lot about the importance of community and finding her voice alongside others. The B.F.A. students’ studio spaces in the Nagel Art Studios were in close proximity, so camaraderie and support were inevitable.

“The B.F.A. class this year is a really strong community-based group; we get along really well,” said Carbonari. “It’s really helpful to be able to critique each other and help each other and be a part of everyone’s process.”

Finamore, another B.F.A. senior, added, “It’s a good test run for the real world. You’re not only dealing with your vision, but the vision of [others]. Every-

one’s got their own opinions of how things should be. The hardest part has been trying to figure out, for us, what we’re going to do and what we’re going to be happy with.”

In Finamore’s case, this meant taking into account scientific interests, influences of other artists and faculty critiques when creating his still-life paintings of birds.

“Getting all of this feedback tonight is great,” Finamore went on. “We have a show that looks fantastic and work that all of us are extremely proud of, so it’s definitely opened a wider door than I think we all expected.”

The B.F.A. students share a sense of relief seeing their hard work finally on display for their peers and family to see.

“It feels like a milestone,” said Fukami. “I have created this body of work that people can look at and understand [and] it feels pretty good!”

There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the event, a source of anxiety for some of the students.

“I can’t believe we’re here; I can’t believe today happened,” said Finamore.

“We knew it was coming, but it was so ominous until about a day ago when we had everything up. We were all freaking out. But I think the timeline worked perfectly; everyone’s relaxed now. The encouragement [we] got tonight is definitely fuel to go on in the future.”

With their work secure on the walls and surrounded by the support of family, friends and faculty, the event is, above all, a celebration for the B.F.A. students.

“Beer in hand, I’m fantastic,” said Carbonari with a laugh. “It’s a good day.”

“Composite” will run until June 7 in the Vicki Myhren Gallery in Shwayder.

Union Station revamp increases accessibility for students by kellsie brannen Contributing Writer

On May 9, amongst food, drinks, music, dancing and street performances, the ribbon at Union Station’s entrance was cut by a variety of dignitaries from Denver and around the country: a celebration of the historic station re-assuming its position as a hub of transportation and development for Colorado. Improvements in public transportation made by the new development will make the Denver metro area more accessible to DU students.

The revamped station houses light rail lines, commuter rail lines, Amtrak service, buses, taxis and shuttles, as well as an underground 22-bay bus concourse and an eight track commuter rail station.

The E line of the light rail, which runs from University of Denver station directly to Union Station, gives students at the University direct access to the new station.

Since the Regional Transportation Department (RTD) bus system is housed in the station, DU students will have easier access to rides anywhere from Civic Center with the Free Metroride to across the country with Amtrak lines.

“It’s gonna allow students a lot more access to downtown, which will be nice because they won’t have to drive everywhere they go,” said Sarah Porter, freshman undeclared student at DU and Denver native. “They’ll be able to experience the city that’s pretty close, but be able to do that without having to drive or knowing someone that has a car.”

For commuter student Gini Ziegler, junior media studies and psychology major from Denver, the light rail provides convenient access to downtown, but is not a practical means of getting to school.

“If I take the light rail, I have to get up at five and catch the light rail at six to get to my eight o’clock class even though it’s a twenty minute drive,” said Ziegler. “But

when I wanna go downtown, like to the 16th Street Mall, and I don’t wanna find parking, the light rail is great, especially during the weekends. I love to use it during the weekends.”

In addition to allowing students to access fun activities more efficiently, getting to DIA via train will become a reality as well.The east light rail line, opening in 2016, will run directly from DIA to Union Station, connecting students from the airport to DU. “Most of the calls I get from students and parents are about transportation to and from the airport,” said Katie Bonomo, communication manager at Transportation Solutions and Chair of the Transportation Committee at the DU Center for Sustainability. “Once the line is completed, it will increase mobility for newcomers and create a different face for Denver. Union Station will become their first impression of the city.”

The original Union Station was built in 1881, but burned down and was rebuilt in 1914.

In the early 1900s, it served a million passengers a year, and during the 1920s and 1930s, it operated 80 trains per day, many serving soldiers fighting in the World Wars.

During the 1950s and 1960s, its popularity waned as the popularity of planes increased. In 1958, traffic at Stapleton Airport exceeded that of Union Station, prompting the city to add the iconic “Travel

by Train” signs to the building.

After the RTD bought the station in 2002, it became connected to the light rail and bus lines. In 2004, voters approved the FasTracks plan, a plan to renovate Union Station into a transportation hub and extend light rail service.

The remodeling of the station also causes renovation of the surrounding area, including 15 acres of public plazas, 750,000 square feet of office space, 2,000

new apartments and 400 new hotel rooms. transport and downsizing on the use of 13 buildings are currently in development cars and personal vehicles, which will be around the site. Private mixed-use devel- helpful not only for the environment but opment, or the creation of buildings with also for congestion in the city,” said Porter. blend of residential, commercial, cultural “It’s all apart of the sustainability trend that and other uses, has brought in more than started in the nineties and is picking up a lot of pace.”

1 billion dollars to the area.

The entire FasTracks program may “The public/ private partnerships created around the project are drawing atten- not reach completion until 2044 for extention, as they have created an entirely new sive projects like a line from Westminster neighborhood around the site and sped up to Longmont, the Central Extension, the the project. RTD is seen as a leader around Southwest Extension and a North Metro the country for these public/private part- line from 72nd to 162nd.

However, the majority of projects, nerships,” said Bonomo.

Expanding Denver’s public trans- including the extension to DIA, will be portation system also helps improve the completed by 2018 at the latest.

As for now, DU students and Denver environment around the city.

Public transportation reduces air citizens can rejoice in the fact that the first pollution and traffic congestion, as well as part of the project has been completed. The promoting more active lifestyles, accord- grand opening party for the re-opening certainly did just this, with throngs of ing to Bonomo.

“I believe that students at this school Denverites turning out to sample free food, are trying to do good things for the envi- a beer garden, a variety of street dances and ronment, and this will definitely help. The performances, and speeches by dignitaries air quality in Denver is not good, and that included the U.S. Transportation Secdriving alone contributes to that. By using retary, the Federal Railroad Administrator public transportation, students can have and the Governor of Colorado.

Buses will began running on May an impact on making air quality better,” 11th, beginning a new era in Denver said Bonomo.

In terms of city planning, Union public transportation.

Station reflects a trend of environmental mindedness fused with practicality.

“The Union Station project is apart of the sust ainability movement in urban and regional planning, which is supposed to encourage walkgusto kubiak|clarion ability, public The remodel of Union Station offers a modern and streamlined hub of public transport.

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Keeping your brain busy this summer by connor davis Assistant Lifestyles Editor

For many students, summer is the time to let loose and ignore all education. Yet for other, more wise students, summer is the time to get ahead. Without school setting the rules, we can learn in their own in ways, and sticking to these five tips will help do that with ease.

Get outside more often Simply going outside and spending time alone with your thoughts is an extremely educational, meditative and enlightening experience. It’s been a long year of studying, stressing and partying: Now reflect on these experiences and also ponder future ones.

Go for a walk, find a nice place to sit down, take some big deep breaths and spend some time with yourself. It’s been a while.

Read more news Being informed means being intelligent. We live in a scary, yet beautiful world full of endless stories, and keeping up to date with these stories is essential. This isn’t always easy,

so download Circa, a great news app that gathers stories from nearly every news site all in one place.

Drink water If you’re dehydrated, your brain is dehydrated, and that’s not good. Start every morning by chugging a huge glass of water and make a habit of carrying around a water bottle underneath summer’s hot sun.

Learn more In an increasingly competitive job market full of college graduates with identical degrees, students have to do whatever they can to get ahead.

Acquiring skills in addition to those we learn here at DU will help you stand out from the rest, and summer is a great time in which to dial those skills. Whether it be a new language, photography, Microsoft products, blogging or public speaking, learning something new will open doors to new and unexpected opportunities.

Make plans You could be working at a McDonalds this summer or diving into the internship of a

lifetime, but you can never be too prepared for the big world ahead. One of the best ways to do this it get set up on LinkedIn, which is essentially the Facebook of the business world.

It will help get your name out there and develop connections you would have never had. If you don’t have an account, make one, and if you do have one, make it better. Include relevant classes that you’ve taken at DU, write a thorough description of yourself and what you want to do in the future, and fill in any other blanks you can to make your profile as information as possible for future employers.

In addition to LinkedIn, work on your resume and cover letter. Many job opportunities in this spontaneous world pop up randomly, so be prepared.

Staying sharp doesn’t mean reading Shakespeare and playing with Rubik’s cubes all summer. This is simply a time to explore new and less traditional ways to gain knowledge.

It costs a lot of money for DU to train our brains, so don’t let everything you’ve worked for fade away this summer by sticking to these tips.

5 places to visit before the quarter ends by kellsie brannen Contributing Writer

While the quarter is wrapping up and before long everyone will be off enjoying the summer, school is still in session and it’s certainly worth it to enjoy Denver and the amazing weather while still with all of your DU buds. Many students don’t get the chance to get off of campus very often, but Denver is an amazing city filled with culture and opportunities that many people simply don’t know are available. Below are five Denver staples that you should check out before the quarter ends.

1. The Bardo Coffee House– 238 S. Broadway Located at 238 South Broadway, The Bardo Coffee House is everything that a coffee house should be. The atmosphere is perfectly cozy and artsy in a genuine way, not like a Starbucks that tries too hard to be. Work from local artists hangs on the walls and is available for purchase, supporting the Denver art scene.

The coffee is rich and flavorful, and the warm caramel-drizzled cider is also definitely worth a try. But most of all, Bardo is a place that is filled with all the kinds of people you would want in a coffee house. One can happily and easily meet French backpackers, opera singers that work in IT, tarot card readers, disgruntled business people who decided to drop everything and travel the country, real hippies, native Denverites that know everything cool that’s going on in the city, or a number of other interesting characters. One can quietly sit and do homework, of course, but the real magic of Bardo lies in it’s ability to create beautiful conversations between complete strangers.

2. Confluence Park– 15th Street Offering some of the most amazing views in Denver, Confluence Park is an often overlooked location perfect for enjoying the (hopefully) nice summer weather. Located where Cherry Creek and the South Platte River converge, you can sunbathe on the banks of the river (the closest you can get to a beach in Denver) and watch kayakers make runs down the rivers. The park also overlooks downtown and has a stunning view of the skyline. It’s a great place to have an end of the year picnic while getting to soak in the sun and the beauty of Denver.

3. RiNo Art District– The area between I-70, I-25, Park Avenue West and Arapahoe Just north of Downtown, the River North Art District (RiNo) is an interesting and unique place filled with the culture and curiosities. It is located in an area rich with creative businesses, including art studios, designers, architects, restaurants, illustrators, dancers, painters and much more.

It’s a great place to spend an afternoon walking around and immersing yourself in Denver’s amazing art scene. For students who spend most of their time on campus, this is a perfect place to get out into ‘real’ Denver and experience the city’s unique culture.

4. Buffalo Exchange– 51 Broadway Located on Broadway, a beautiful street full of curiosities, this thrift shop is a far cry from anything in a Macklemore music video. All of the clothing looks like something one could

find in Urban Outfitters or Free People, but with far lower prices. Since the cutting edge of fashion is to look vintage and thrifty, Buffalo Exchange is a great place to actually be both of those things and not spend half of your paycheck looking like you are. Not only is the shop a great place to find inexpensive and stylish clothes, it’s also environmentally friendly. According to the EPA, 13.1 million tons of textiles were generated in 2010, 5.3 percent of total US solid waste. By buying gently used clothes, students can also feel good about making a positive impact on the environment.

5. Voodoo Donuts– 1520 East Colfax Whether you’ve been here or not, you’re due for a trip to Denver’s most unique donut shop, Voodoo Donuts. Plus, if you’re leaving for the summer, it’s best to get your fix now before you can’t for three entire months. This Portland-born donut shop opened in Denver only a few months ago, but it already feels like a staple. Creative flavors like Bacon Maple Bar (sprinkled with real bacon), Captain, My Captain (covered with Captain Crunch cereal), or Voodoo Doll (human-shaped that patrons can stab with a pretzel stick) make eating at Voodoo a unique experience every time. With finals quickly approaching, studying over donuts may make everything a bit more bearable.

While the intense grind of the final weeks of school leaves little time for recreation, it would be of great benefit to students to let loose a bit and take some time to enjoy life. Just kidding, but really take time off from day-drinking and enjoy some of these spots while you’re still in Denver with your DU friends.

It could be the most memorable thing you do all quarter.

Senior profile: Ashley Mingus by julia mason Contributing Writer

Art history and history double major Ashley Mingus has dedicated the last four years of her life to the intensive study of Europe. Mingus, born in Alabama but raised in Colorado Springs, is well-versed in everything from Medieval to Gothic to Renaissance art and architecture.

Part of her fascination with art lies in the allegorical aspects of it.

For example, to understand the meaning behind the well-known Ghent Altarpiece

by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck, the viewer must be well-versed in biblical imagery and stories.

Mingus sees these complicated works of art as puzzles to be studied and analyzed.

She has many wonderful memories, but one of the most treasured was her two-week study abroad trip in Italy, where she was able to put her knowledge into practice.

“I went on the Excavating and Exploring Italy class in fall of 2012, and I had always wanted to go to Italy; I was the first person to sign up for the trip,” she said.

Mingus and her class traveled via train to Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Venice and Padua. She noted that, upon her arrival to Rome, the adjustment to a new time zone was a struggle.

“We went from Denver to Germany to Rome and they didn’t let us sleep because we had to get on local time, so everything was a blur,” Mingus recalled. “The second day, though, I realized that I was in Italy and that it was going to be an amazing trip.”

After spending the first day in Rome, Mingus and her class took the train to Pompeii, enjoying the beautiful scenery out the windows, excitedly taking pictures and making memories.

Conveniently enough, much of the art and architecture she was able to see in person during the trip fell right into her expertise.

“Many of the students in the program weren’t art history majors, so they asked me a lot of questions and it was fun to be able to use what I’ve learned in my classes to answer them,” said Mingus.

Her favorite experience during these two weeks was her trip to the Pitti Palace in Florence, an old summer home owned by the Medici family. According to an article from the History Channel entitled “The Medici Family,” the Medicis first attained wealth and political power in Florence in the 13th century through their success in commerce and banking. Mingus recalled that

the house had been redone in the 19th century Baroque style.

The next day, Mingus and a friend had free time and decided to visit the Boboli Gardens, part of the Uffizi Gallery, located behind the Pitti Palace. As an avid writer, she enjoyed journaling about her experiences in Italy.

“We walked around the extensive grounds for over an hour and wrote reflections on the things we saw, and it started to drizzle,” she said. “It was so fun to imagine the people who used to live there; it was like something out of another time.

I just love those places.”

When she is not travelling, Mingus is working hard at the History Colorado Center and also holds down a part-time job at Pier 1 Imports. As a guest service ambassador, she greets and orients visitors to the museum.

Her duties also include resetting interactive exhibits and supervising the museum’s junior volunteer programs. Mingus enjoys not only teaching kids about the importance of history, but also practically applying her knowledge and passion for the subject.

Mingus also recently submitted her thesis about the Risorgimento period, focusing on art by Italian Nationalists, and the role of the Catholic Church.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, the Risorgimento Period was a 19th-century movement for Italian unification, which helped to arouse the national consciousness of the Italian people and freed the Italian states from foreign domination. She is fascinated by the art of this particular period because it served as insight into the political situation of the time.

Mingus’ plans to continue to further her education start with the first step of saving money to start paying back her student loans.

“I took the GRE and I am going to start looking at grad schools next year after I’ve taken a little break,” Mingus said. “I’ve looked into Christie’s Education Program which is associated with the auction house but is actually a graduate school, locations being in New York and London. Grad students who are a part of the program get experience at the auction house, similar to Sotheby’s, which handles private collections.”

Whatever program she chooses, Mingus plans to engage in Museum Studies or pursue something in the art field for her graduate work, perhaps continuing to delve more deeply into her studies of the Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

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The Stadium’s rustic signs welcome guests into the past and away from modern bars.

Stadium Inn: 5 beans

Dive right into the Stadium Inn. by camilla sterne Lifestyles Editor

The Stadium Inn’s festive crimson and gold sign promises “mixed drinks” on its topsy turvy sign and is a beacon of amusement and possible debauchery to legal DU students. And although the sign doesn’t promise a mixed bag, that is certainly what you’ll find at the lovingly nicknamed “Stad” or less flatteringly labeled “Shadium.”

The Stadium Inn is like a grab bag in that you never know exactly what you’ll get. It typically doesn’t live up to expectations, yet patrons continue going back for more, partially for the thrill of possibility. And any dive-bar savvy hipster will recognize in the Stadium a spot-on adherence to each and every dive bar convention with its permeating odor, sticky floors, soupy air, sketchy bathrooms, dirt-cheap drinks and ragamuffin assortment of old and young regulars.

Despite confirmed rumors that the Stadium Inn offers a selection of food including a suspect assortment of all-American breakfast, lunch and dinner pub staples, even hipsters that enjoy a greasy hamburger on occasion would be ill-advised to indulge in culinary fare from this joint.

When it comes to its promise of “mixed drinks,” Stadium certainly delivers. With a full bar, it is possible to order just about any run-of-the-mill cocktail or beer that a heart could desire, however, it would be best to quell expectations for signature cocktails or fresh ingredients that have become a hot commodity as of late. The Stad sticks to the basics.

The bar also claims to be the leading seller of Jim Beam in the entire country, and mythical though this may be, it’s not difficult to believe after observing the sheer quantity of Beam and Gingers or Beam and Cokes that are consumed nightly. At $2, a Beam and (insert preference here) is clearly the best choice. And while your average hip alcohol connoisseur may prefer a high quality bourbon or scotch, when it comes down to it, whiskey is still whiskey.

A $10 credit minimum, likely instated to ensnare the wealthy credit-card toting humans of DU, may not seem like much. But with most drinks running from $2-$3 it’s best to bring cash if you’re not looking to overimbibe. However, this $10 minimum may also inspire a spirit of sharing.

Stadium’s tunage is entirely dependent on the crowd in attendance, and may range from Johnny Cash to Beyonce to the Zac Brown Band. While the playlist may not remain consistently cutting edge, music snobs have the chance to commandeer the jukebox and instill the other patrons with a good dose of counterculture in the midst of predominantly mainstream drivel.

And while Stadium isn’t shiny or new, doesn’t boast a single exposed brick wall or minimalist light fixture, doesn’t offer top-shelf liquor infused with locally-sourced jalapenos or play the latest in Brooklyn’s underground electro-pop music, it is steeped in a refined and endlessly authentic sense of nostalgia, with roots that are undeniably linked to DU. Emerging in the 1940s as a hangout for the now defunct football team, Stadium evolved into a hangout for the hockey team in the 1960s, bikers in the 1970s and was one of the first area establishments to denounce a policy of segregation after WWII veterans protested the establishment’s segregation policies in 1947, according to AAC’s Historical Object of the Month.

Despite its reclamation by students, the Old Standby remains a haven for a diverse array of lushes. It’s likely that some of the old regulars are lingerers from the biker days of the 1970s, and it wouldn’t be odd to see a bearded pool shark purchasing shots for a group of college students in a spirit of jollity and goodwill.

And let’s not forget the Stadium Inn’s many other perks including free pool during the day, birthday mugs, Tuesday Ladies’ Night, friendly bouncers and bartenders (if you’re nice and you tip) and close proximity to campus.

When it comes down to it, the Stad is a dive bar dime.

The end of summer is always filled with regret and shame.

Regret that we didn’t do enough or see enough, and shame for not following through with grand plans. This summer, however, things are going to be different.

This summer will be filled with adventure, eliminating any possible disappointment. It won’t be long before we’re back in the library trying to figure out how to read again (a typical occurrence of fall), so when making plans this time around, consider these five Colorado road trips to get started. Play in the sand, go for a swim or conquer a mountain. Just don’t sit at home all summer again.

Mesa Verde National Park – 6.5 hours from DU Thousands of years ago in southwest Colorado, the Ancestral Pueblo people settled in a place called Mesa Verde. Today, the 52,000-acre area serves as a great piece of history with almost 5,000 known archaeological sites.

Visitors can wander around the

tory than diving straight into this spot, so make the trip down south to Mesa Verde and you’ll come back giddier than ever about this wild state.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve– 3.5 hours from DU Imagine driving through Colorado and pulling up to a desert full of sand mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see. Can’t imagine it? Go see it.

The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is perhaps the strangest place in Colorado, in the best way. The park is home to North America’s tallest sand dunes where visitors can run, slide and roll about, making this place more than just a pretty sight. For maximized fun, bring sleds and test your skills on the sandy slopes.

Rocky Mountain National Park – 2 hours from DU Rocky Mountain National Park is a mandatory trip for any Colorado resident. One, because it’s a huge and magnificent park, and two, because it’s only a couple hours from DU.

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According to the National Parks Service, Ancestral Pueblo people lived in the dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park and Preserve from 600 to 1300 A.D.

various dwellings these natives once inhabited, including roughly 600 cliff dwellings scattered about the park. There’s no better way to learn about Colorado’s his-

Unlike these other road trip options, this is a quick drive that’s no longer than a winter trip to summit county. This leaves no room for excuses, so

put Rocky Mountain National Park on the to-do list no matter what your summer plans are.

Its vast waters, snow-topped mountains and abundance of wildlife makes it one of the state’s best spots.

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Telluride – 6 hours from

Visiting resorts in summit county is fun in the summer, but six hours southwest of Denver lies a hidden gem entirely different from the rest: Telluride. Known for its towering mountains and extreme terrain, this place is a haven for all outdoor enthusiasts. Anyone looking to escape the resort feel of Vail Resorts’ monopoly should escape straight here.

Hikers, bikers, kayakers, fishers and really anyone with a passion for the outdoors falls in love with Telluride, and the town itself is equally awesome, with lots of great places to eat, drink and shop.

Crested Butte – 4 hours from DU Another mountain town that successfully sets itself apart from the typical resort style is Crested Butte, a quaint little town tucked amongst some of Colorado’s best scenery. In addition to the beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes, the entire place is covered in wildflowers every summer. Walking through the colorful fields is comparable to walking on a rainbow, and if that doesn’t sound incredible, then you should probably just stay on the couch for the summer.

There are so many opportunities in this great state waiting to be seized, so don’t sit down to the first class of autumn quarter full of regret. No one will feel bad for you, and no one wants to hear about why you couldn’t follow through with your plans. Instead, sit down to that first class full of stories and happiness. Daydream about all the great things you did and doodle pictures of all the beautiful places you saw. After any of these five adventures, this will surely be the case.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Crested Butte

Telluride Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Mesa Verde National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park

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Photography class hosts student-organized art show by courtney luster Contributing Writer

As the end of the quarter approaches, students are all accustomed to preparing final research papers and studying for final exams. One of the photography classes on campus, meanwhile, exemplifies one of the perks of taking an art class.

Professor Jessie Paige Rowe’s portfolio photography class will be holding their end of the quarter exhibition at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center in the Highlands of Downtown Denver on Wednesday, May 28 from 6-8 p.m. The 12 students in the class are each showing three to six pieces of their original photography that they have created throughout the course of the quarter on any topic or theme of their choosing.

According to the students, there were very few parameters on what their topics could be and the themes turned out to be as different as the students themselves. Jill Hamilton, a junior environmental science and strategic communications major from Boulder chose to do her work in portraiture with an audio component.

“I’ve been interviewing a lot of people.

I’m focusing on portraits of people in their environments,” said Hamilton.

David Stewart, a senior film studies and production major from South Lake Tahoe, California, chose to focus on a theme of cinematography. Meanwhile, Rachel Kamada, a senior strategic communications major from Anaheim Hills, California, picked the simple yet curious subject of the human mouth.

“I started out photographing the effects of makeup on women and wasn’t exactly thrilled with how it was turning out. I noticed that I was really drawn to the lips so my project now is trying to highlight the features and details in the lips,” said Kamada.

Although Rowe arranged for her students to have an end of the quarter exhibition, almost all of the work of facilitating with CPAC has been through the students.

They even have designated marketing,

design and reception committees, which handle the Facebook page, posters and creating the reception, which will include food and drinks. They have been advertising to not only DU students but people in the surrounding area, including publicizing through Mike’s Camera in Denver.

The marketing committee has also been in contact with CPAC’s director, Rupert Jenkins, in advertising for the event through their website.

Rowe and her photography students commented on how integral Jenkins has been as a part of the whole process.

From working with marketing to teaching the students how to hang and design a show, he has been a significant help to the exhibition.

In the end, though, the exhibit has come down to the dedication and hard work of these 12 students.

“I’m proud of these guys because the work has come along really well … if they were just to create a portfolio and if I or a gallerist were to just put it on the wall there wouldn’t be as much of a sense of accomplishment and they wouldn’t get the understanding as to what goes into getting your work out there … This is their show,” said Rowe.

The students have been working on designing the space and will also physically hang the show next week. According to Rowe, this will entail strategically creating the space so that all of the individual pieces of work merge cohesively.

“For me, it’s not twelve individual shows, it’s a group show,” said Rowe.

Most of the students in this class are upperclassmen with in-depth photography experience.

“I grew up with a camera in my hands,” commented Stewart.

For many of the students, this is the first public showing of their work. Most of them are art minors and hope to continue with photography after college. Kamada commented that this exhibit would be a trial run for showing her work later.

The students emphasized, however,

that this exhibit is also a great way to show DU students that photography classes are not just exclusive to art majors and minors.

“I think it gets the word out that you can take art classes not being an art major.

They easily fit into your schedule and you can do really cool things like have an exhibition,” said Hamilton.

These photographers encourage DU

students to come out and view the show because it will give them a new perspective on photography that is often lost in the world of digital media.

“Photography the way we see it now is all computers and Facebook … It’s a lot more magical when it’s printed in front of you because it’s more of an experience,” said Stewart.

top courtesy of jill hamilton, bottom courtesy of mike mckelvey

Both of the above photos will be featured in the CPAC art show. The top photo features an intimate portrait of a fellow DU student and the bottom photograph was taken at the striking Gates Rubber Factory in Denver.

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The Chainsmokers light up Club Beta by jim flanagin Contributing Writer

Two months ago, students came together and voted for The Chainsmokers to play a free show for the students of the University of Denver. The Pioneers beat out schools from across the nation in an online contest presented by RECESS. RECESS reached out to Pioneer Ambassador President Constantine Johns, and he took it upon himself to get as many students as possible to participate in the event.

Last Wednesday, DU students reaped the rewards of their teamwork at Beta Nightclub in downtown Denver.

The night was an important event for DU community, as it gave three students the opportunity to perform at a venue that has featured big names like Skrillex, Baauer and Benny Benassi. These students were contacted by the club’s promoters who wanted to showcase their skills in front of their peers. Despite some mishaps including one student Austin “Ehy Kay” Warren getting bumped from his slot last minute, the night was a fun, sweaty evening of local and mainstream electronic music.

At 9:30 p.m., a nearly empty dance floor was filled with the dubstep-influenced tunes of Adam “With Angels” Clark.

Clark, a Denver local, has been playing music for the last 16 years. Despite his years of experience, this would be the first time he played in front of a crowd. With a mix of nerves and excitement, Adam took the stage to see that Beta was just beginning to let people in. Unfortunately, during his set, the venue was restricted to people with guest passes only. Thus, leaving anyone that either did not vote or was not on the list, out in the cold. While the music was fantastic and would been succeeded in warming up the crowd, it was a shame that few people got the chance to see it. Fortunately, Clark’s material can be found online, and there is no doubt that he will reappear in the Denver club scene some time soon Nick “N!cky P” Perfido has found a home playing Saturday nights at the Crimson and Gold Tavern on DU’s campus.

Practicing at local bars has given him the

chance to improve and work at larger venues like the Gothic Theatre at last years Bright and Tight, where Sigma Chi Fraternity featured Kill Paris as a headliner.

Coming from humble beginnings on the piano and drums, Perfido gained a feel for music that would become important as he transitioned from acoustics to electronics. Born 40 percent deaf in both ears, Perfido says that he mixes songs together by the feel of the bass. This fact is something that is quickly forgotten as he expertly fills the room with photo courtesy of amelia leigner his Swedish house Adam Snow, a DU student, was one of the three opening acts for The Chainsmokers on Wednesday night at Beta Night Club. influenced beats this. I have never done a show with this can switch on Sirius XM’s Electric Area at and incredibly danceable tracks.

For Perfido, this is something he mainstream appeal so it was a great nearly any hour of the day, or go to their never imagined happening. “Since experience,” said Snow. Since Snows’ SoundCloud account. freshman year, I’ve been seeing shows style was a bit different from the other As the sweat-drenched mass moved at Beta. It’s always been a dream of performers, it made for an exciting in unison to the thumping 128 beats per mine to play here, so playing the main transition between N!cky P’s set and the minute, The Chainsmokers teased in their stage was totally surreal,” said Perfido. headliner. Snow has some big projects super-hit “#Selfie” followed by dozens You can catch him at C&G every Sat- in the works and will be performing of cell-phone camera flashes as people urday or check his SoundCloud for his with TEEB’s at 1-Up June 11. enthusiastically posed behind giant mixes and original tracks.

After performing live on ABC’s 500th Polaroid-style cut outs displaying the artAfter N!cky P left the stage, another episode of “American Idol,” The Chain- ists’ twitter username and #selfie across DU student, Adam Snow, a junior from smokers quickly boarded a plane from New the bottom. After what seemed like one Washington D.C., took the stage and York City to DIA. Following some delays, hundred drops crammed into a one hour proceeded to slow it down a bit with his the New York-based duo of Andrew Tag- window, the group left the stage thanking southern rap-inspired tunes. Snow, a gart and Alex Pall took the stage around everyone for joining them on a fun-filled producer who has worked with famous 12:30 a.m. The eager crowd of DU students Wednesday evening. hip-hop artists from the likes of Lil B and erupted as the lights were replaced by the As the dust settled and the exhausted Tayyib Ali, says he has been perfecting green glow of the stage. The house quickly students slowly fizzled out of the venue, his craft since 2009. He has taken leaps set the pace for the evening, diving into a very exhausted-looking Taggart was and bounds from his early days of making their set with one of their unreleased edit anticipating some down time. “It’s been music in his bedroom. of Avicii’s “Levels.” From that moment a crazy week doing press stuff and going His hard work was ever apparent on, they very rarely took their foot off from American Idol tonight to here has as he managed to fill his hour long set the gas, mixing their original tracks, big been hectic,” said Taggart. “After a whole almost entirely with original tracks and room house hits, and some Beatport top week of doing press stuff, it was awesome remixes. “I was really excited to debut 40 that was well received by the crowd. To to get a chance to rage with a great crowd some new material for a crowd like hear a sample of high energy music, you at a great venue.”

‘Castle’ ends season with cliffhanger by daniel muzi Contributing Writer

Each season of ABC’s hit detective drama “Castle” seems to be better than the last. Every year, the average number of viewers and viewer rank increases, and with good reason. The show is witty, emotional and fascinating, so it is no wonder that ABC recently renewed it for a seventh season. With the threat of possible cancellation firmly out of the way, viewers could relax and take in the season finale, which aired on Monday, May 12.

Season six started out predictably, where season five left off: Richard Castle’s (Nathan Fillion, “Firefly”) proposal to Kate Beckett (Stana Katic, “Quantum of Solace”). Luckily, the cliffhanger from season five is resolved quickly and with a resounding yes.

Fast forward through the season to last Monday’s episode: the wedding episode. With the big baddie of the series, Senator Bracken, caught and arrested, Beckett has fulfilled her goal of finding the man who killed her mother, giving her the peace of mind she needs

to settle down and get married. The decision not to do a standard and often cliché wedding episode similar to that seen in the similar show, “Bones,” helped make the episode stand out and kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

In another “Bones”-like twist, Castle and Beckett discover that Kate is, surprise, married and has been for 15 years. She had long ago eloped, drunkenly, in Vegas with her thenboyfriend Rogan O’Leary (Eddie McClintock, “Warehouse 13”). With the goal of the episode now focused on finding O’Leary and getting him to sign divorce papers, it seems that the loose thread has been pulled and the whole wedding begins to unravel.

Before her husband will sign the papers, he asks her for a favor; one that is not so easily fulfilled.

The episode is classic “Castle,” containing a little bit of everything that fans have come to love about the show. The mystery, tragedy and romance of the past six seasons are all bound together by Castle’s hilarious quips. The wedding mishaps come fast and thick, as Detective Kevin Ryan’s

(Seamus Dever, “Hollywoodland”) tux is decidedly too small, Rogan gets kidnapped and, due to his record, the local police are too reluctant to devote resources to finding him, the wedding venue is closed and Beckett’s dress is ruined. The whole wedding seems to be a disaster.

Never fear though, as Castle’s mother Martha (Susan Sullivan, “Dharma & Greg”) and daughter (Molly Quinn, “Winx Club”) save the day. With the original venue out of the question, they decide to move the entire event to Castle’s house in the Hamptons and proceed to organize all the relocation details. Beckett decides to use her mother’s wedding dress, and Ryan finds a tux that actually fits.

Everything is back on track, pending O’Leary signing the divorce papers.

With the rest of the episode dedicated to finding O’Leary, Castle and Beckett follow up on lead after lead, from a biker gang for hire to a blackmailed priest, eventually tracking down her nuisance of a husband, complete with one of Castle’s amusing girlish screams. With the husband

found and the divorce papers signed, Castle and Beckett’s wedding is finally back on track.

It wouldn’t be a “Castle” season finale without one final cliffhanger.

And this one is big. With Beckett in her dress and the guests at the wedding, only the groom is missing. Castle, driving to the wedding, is run off the road by a mysterious black SUV. The episode ends with a cliffhanger which could change the direction of the rest of the series.

No need to fret too much, however. As previously mentioned, season seven has been picked up, and Fillion has signed on for the whole thing. The cliffhanger is not so much whether Castle is alive but rather how he survived, and who ran him off the road in the first place. For that, however, we will all have to wait until the season seven premiere in September, as will, presumably, the wedding. Contrary to most shows, the writing and acting has gotten better over the years, and next season does not seem set to break that trend. Make sure to put next the next season of “Castle” on your must-see list.

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Summer films full of dystopia, comedy, action

integration of dragons into their society. The main character is not satisfied though, and in his world explorations, he discovers the mother he believed to be dead and another terrifying threat to his village, interspersed with adorable dragon mannerisms. Lastly, “The Signal” follows two hackers who are lured out into the desert—yet when they wake up, they are being held captive and a signal appears to have altered their minds or states of being. june 20: Based off the acclaimed Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys” will be coming to theater this June. The film appears to be a sort of musical biography of the 1960s rock group, The Four Seasons. Yet different than other musical films, this one promises to be interesting as it repeatedly breaks the fourth wall, the members of the group turning directly to the camera and providing insight or foreshadowing of the future. june 27: Continuing the 2010s saga of dystopian worlds comes the new film “Snowpiercer,” starring Chris Evans (“Captain America”). Based off the French graphic novel “Le Transperceniege,” the world has almost been completely annihilated by cold, except for the few inhabitants of a perpetually moving train—the elite live at the front, the poor inhabit the back end—and those who have been discriminated against begin to consider rebellion. And yes, there will also be another “Transformer” film this summer. This time, the film “Transformers: Age of Extinction” shows a time in which the aliens have almost been completely eradicated by the human race.

Mark Wahlberg’s (“The Fighter”) character accidentally discovers a Transformer and must take up his mantle to defend the human race. The film also includes a scene

into two / And with all your magic, I disappear from view.” It seems Martin is simultaneously broken-hearted yet aware of feeling the “magic” that loving someone provides.

This narrative provides insight into the rest of the album, which continues along the same line of accepting a broken heart while not letting go of love.

Perhaps influenced by their other vibrant and optimistic choruses, Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars” starts off strong, accompanied by a melodic piano and energetic beat. It was produced in part by Avicii, a Swedish DJ/Producer known for his club hits. In spite of this, the song’s lyrics are just as fraught as “Magic,” and the lyrical narrative expresses the pain of accepting the end of love. The emotionally-charged lyrics, such as, “Cause you’re a sky full of stars, I’m going to give you my heart / I don’t care, go on and tear me apart / I don’t care if you do, ooh-ooh / Cause in a sky full of stars, I think I saw you” characterize the thought provoking yet rhythmical tune.

“A Sky Full of Stars” is one of those songs that gives an insight into the artist’s pain but simultaneously takes the listener’s mind off their own. This song is Martin’s declaration of heartbreak, of being ripped into two, but

also of acceptance of love’s unpredictable course.

Both brave and personal, this song is a stand out for fans of the band.

“Midnight” provides an elusive, melodic shift unlike the rest of the album. Martin’s voice, usually sharp and focused, becomes a reminiscent blur, hazed over by electronic effects that make it much deeper. The lilting drum and synth beats that accompany the song’s background make up the haunting composition as well.

While the album is a far cry from some of the band’s vivid or heartphoto courtesy of coldplay.com wrenching past albums, it The cover art for Coldplay’s newest album, “Ghost Stories.” is an incredibly personal narrative, and, at the very least, a transi- album tore your heart open, just wait for the tional work that shows the staying power next. If Coldplay has proven anything in the of Martin’s vocals and the rest of the band’s past with their success, it is that genius often skills in appealing to a wide fan base. If this lies on the other side of heartbreak.

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“The Fault in Our Stars” is one of the most popular films to be released this summer.

by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

As always, the summer season is ripe with sequels, prequels or books-to-film; but whether this is good or bad has yet to be revealed. The Clarion hopes to provide a quick and concise chronological list of upcoming movies to help give viewers an idea of mustsee and should’ve-skipped films. june 6: The first week of June promises two different movies on two completely different ends of the spectrum: “Edge of Tomorrow” and “The Fault in Our Stars.” “Edge of Tomorrow,” based off the sci-fi novel “All You Need is Kill” by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, follows a man who discovers he can roll back time after his death, thereby allowing him to learn from his mistakes; the slogan for the film is “Live. Die. Repeat.” “Edge of Tomorrow” stars Tom Cruise (“Top Gun”) and Emily Blunt (“Looper”). Based off the popular teen novel, “The Fault in Our Stars”

by John Green, the other film, will chronicle the love story of two young people (Shailene Woodley, “The Descendants,” Ansel Elgort, “Divergent”) who are dealing with cancer and potential remission. june 13: From comedic to heart-warming to thrilling, the second week of June is jampacked. “22 Jump Street” is the sequel to the hilarious “21 Jump Street,” wherein the two main characters (Channing Tatum, “White House Down,” Jonah Hill, “Superbad”) must go undercover as narcs once again—but this time in college. The two buddies will obviously get up to tons of mischief and hilarity, a promise for a relaxing summer afternoon.

“How to Train Your Dragon 2,” a sequel as well, finds the city of Berk doing well after the

of powdered drug that rapidly increases her intelligence, physical and supernatural abilities. She joins up with Morgan Freeman (“The Shawshank Redemption”) for help, neither of them sure what will happen once she has fully taken all of the drug running through her bloodstream. “Into the Storm” just looks to be two hours of overused disaster sequences—kind of like “The Day After Tomorrow,” but with less character development, as all the trailer does is emphasize the sound and scale of the film’s production. Last, and probably least, is the live action Michael Bay “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film.

Though it could be applauded that the turtles in the film do look pretty lifelike, it is more horrifying and uncomfortable. This series should have probably stuck to animation. august 15: Based off of Lois Lowry’s book of the same name, “The Giver” tells the story of Jonah, a young man in a dystopian civilization, who is one of the few people awakened to its dysfunctions. Since the book has been read for ages by elementary school children to co-eds alike, a wide variety of people will be excited to finally see the book be transferred to film. In contrast, the only driving force for viewers to see “The Expendables 3” is evidenced clearly in their advertising—a listing of all the actors. When going to this film, you know what you are getting: two hours of violence, action and buff celebrities. august 22: Also on the comic book-to-film train is the sequel to “Sin City,” called “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.” The movie will be based off the neo-noir comics from Frank Miller, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. In the city of Las Vegas, violence, sex and scandal are abound; Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Inception”), Eva Green (“Casino Royale”), Bruce Willis (“The Sixth Sense”) and Jessica Alba (“Fantastic Four”) will all be featured. Last is the film “If I Stay,” based off of Gayle Forman’s novel.

In a devastating car accident, Chloe GraceMoretz’s (“(500) Days of Summer”) family is killed while she ends up in a coma. She must decide whether to wake up an orphan—or not wake up at all.

While it has been repeated over and over recently about the vast number of unoriginal movies, the film industry is still churning them out at a fast pace. While this article only covers universal release films, there are a great many exciting and interesting movies put up for limited release this summer, especially in cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. The nearby Mayan, Chez Artiste and Landmark at Greenwood Village all typically show independent films, as well as film festivals all over Colorado. Support the film industry and ensure that the films you like keep getting made!

with Optimus Prime riding a Transformer/ dinosaur hybrid, so clearly this is a film not to be missed. july 2: Looking to be more “Super 8” than “District 9,” the upcoming film “Earth to Echo” follows a group of young boys who accidentally discover and befriend a little alien, whom they name Echo, while chronicling their story on film. Obviously, things do not go as planned due to government interference, but the film appears to be an endearing look at young friendship in bullied and neglected tweens. july 11: “Boyhood,” one of the two films being released this weekend, is probably one of the longest running and most innovative ideas for a film in quite a while. The movie follows a family over the course of twelve years—and the actors as well, so the audience actually sees the family age on screen, time-warping a two hour film into longer than a decade. Also being released is the sequel to the prequel of “Planet of the Apes” entitled “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” As usually seen in these long running franchises, the last film is typically the best as it closes a lot of plotlines. This one looks to be no different, as the apes and humans each own half the world, but as the first film already showed us, the humans do not win. july 18: More action films are abound this weekend. “The Purge: Anarchy” is the sequel to the original movie that depicted the course of one night in the U.S. wherein all crime is legal; “Anarchy” promises the same violence, but hopefully with more character development, like the father attempting to get revenge for his son’s death or the rich who pay to watch people be killed. “Jupiter Ascending,” on the other hand, takes a science fiction approach— a young woman (Mila Kunis, “Black Swan”) on Earth discovers that she is royalty and has a bounty on her head. Good thing Tatum is around to save her in this fantasy epic. august 1: Newest in the Marvel universe is “Guardians of the Galaxy,” based off the eponymous comic book series. The new film follows the five allies as they attempt to protect the worlds around them while facing off against several villains. The film will feature Chris Pratt (“Parks and Recreation”), Zoe Saldana (“Star Trek”), Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who”) and more. Additional information can be found about the film and preceding superhero trend here. august 8: “Lucy” will definitely end up being one of the better action films of the summer.

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Coldplay haunts listeners with ‘Ghost Stories’ by maddy meredith Contributing Wrtier

Coldplay’s legacy lives on as the British band’s sixth studio album, “Ghost Stories,” spins listeners a different yarn than before.

Set to be released on May 16, this much anticipated new release chronicles the complexities of love, heartbreak and emotional acceptance at the end of love.

This album is a direct narrative that results from the recent divorce of Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin from his now ex-wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The first single of the album, titled “Magic,” puts the listener down a path of whimsy and sentimental evocation. Martin declares, “No, I don’t, no I don’t, no I don’t, no I don’t, it’s true / Want anybody else but you,” telling the audience of how much Paltrow must mean to him. ”Magic” is perhaps the most recognizable for Coldplay fans who know of the “Mylo Xyoto” album. The vocals reign supreme in both the catchy chorus and understated lyrics.

Whether Martin is addressing feelings of love or heartbreak seems to be muddled, because this song refers to both emotions at once. The lyrics croon, “Call it magic, cut me

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Big changes ahead in ‘Glee’ final season by adam lujan Contributing Writer

When it first premiered in 2009, “Glee” was a musical comedy about a misfit high school show choir, the New Directions, in Ohio. These days, the show centers on a handful of glee club alums trying to make it in New York City. In the 100th episode, which aired in March, the show ditched the New Directions glee club storyline and focused solely on life in the Big Apple.

After a year marked by the passing of Cory Monteith (“Monte Carlo”), who played quarterback-turned-crooner Finn Hudson, the rocky fifth season of “Glee” drew to a close on May 13.

The finale found most of the characters’ dreams coming true. Former glee club star Rachel Berry (Lea Michele, “New Year’s Eve”) plays the lead role in the musical “Funny Girl” on Broadway and contemplates a move to Hollywood.

In the episode, a Hollywood exec sends quirky writer Mary Halloran (Kristen Schaal, “30 Rock”) to help craft a television pilot based on Berry’s life.

At the same time, New Directions diva Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley,) releases her debut album and plans a mall tour with pals Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera, “The Master of Disguise”) and Brittany Pierce (Heather Morris, “Spring Breakers”). Jones’ boyfriend Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet, “The Hole”) fulfills his dream of modeling for an ad on the side of a bus. And big shot “star maker” and socialite June Dolloway (Shirley MacLaine, “Downton Abbey”) organizes a showcase performance for teenage dream Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss, “A Very Potter Musical”).

Seven songs were covered in the hour, ranging from fun to sappy to triumphant. Jones and Pierce delivered an electrifying and hilarious performance of “Shakin’ My Head,” a “Glee” original, with lyrics like, “How come Jesus looks like a white guy / When he’s from Palestine?” Berry and Anderson each tackled heart-wrenching solos, singing Pink’s “Glitter in the Air” and John Legend’s “All of Me.” Evans, surrounded by bikini-clad models, took

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The finale episode of “Glee’s” fifth season follows members of the original cast as they attempt to “make it” in New York City. The show has one remaining season.

on Duran Duran’s 1980s classic “Girls on Film.” At his showcase, Anderson performed “No Time at All” from “Pippin” with Dolloway—MacLaine showed her singing chops in this fun, showtunes classic—and a surprisingly dynamic cover of Estelle and Kanye West’s “American Boy” with boyfriend Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer, “Struck

By Lightning”). The climactic performance was Bastille’s “Pompeii,” sung at episode’s end by the whole gang—a fitting conclusion that had many of the characters heading in new directions.

This season was mostly overshadowed by the death of original cast member Cory Monteith. Many wondered how a show about positivity—it is literally called “Glee”—could go on after such a major loss? The answer is still unclear. Monteith’s death was incorporated into the show when his character was killed off in an episode last fall. Since then, the show struggled to find its new voice without Monteith.

When most of the original glee club members graduated at the end of the third season, the show split its narrative between the Berry-dominated New York storyline and the Hudsondominated Ohio storyline. The Hudson character became the foundation for the show choir story and with him gone, little was left to be explored there.

It was no surprise when the show abandoned Ohio altogether earlier this season, the memory of Monteith still fresh in those high school halls. While the prospect of a New York-focused show seemed exciting, and perhaps heralding a more grown-up version of the show, many wondered how “Glee” would function without the glee club.

In these last NYC-centric episodes, which were mostly solid and indeed more grown up, there was still a serious lack of direction. It was a treat to see such beloved characters singin’ and dancin’ in the Big Apple, but it seemed like it was all fun for fun’s sake. Now,

with this finale, it appears “Glee” is leaving New York behind too, as it turns its focus to Michele’s Berry trying to make it in Hollywood.

Next season will be the show’s last, but with such a satisfying conclusion to many of its characters in this finale, it’s a wonder what story is left to tell. With the glee club no longer the focus and Berry’s lifelong dream to star on Broadway (rather unrealistically) satisfied this season, it seems this newfound Hollywood ambition was fabricated to fill out the final year of the show. “Glee” left behind some of its essential elements this season—a combination of tragic circumstances and a lack of creative direction—and it is unclear what next year will look like.

The season finale tied up a lot of loose ends, making way for a revamped final season that will hopefully honor the show the best way it can.

“Glee” returns for a sixth and final season in 2015 on Fox.

get him. Father and son begin to search for answers; instead they find a horrifying creature the government calls a Massive Unidentified Target Organism (MUTO). The MUTO crosses the Pacific Ocean, searching for its mate, who just happens to be dormant in America, while Godzilla, who was awakened by their echolocator communication, follows close in the MUTOs wake. San Francisco has three monsters headed right for it.

There are some fabulous sequences in “Godzilla.” The best scene in the film would obviously be the military drop from an airplane, where a few dozen soldiers leap out over San Francisco, preparing to land with their parachutes between buildings. Red flares stream smoke from their feet, making their fall a stark contrast against the sky. At one point, the soldiers fall past Godzilla, a true and terrifying contrast in size, as operatic music plays in the background.

Yet even though this scene was captivating, the logical fallacies that led to it were abundant. The MUTOs secret weapon is their ability to send out electromagnetic pulses (EMP), which fry all the electronics in a pretty wide radius. The EMPs were first seen at the Japan facility, destroying the cage in which the MUTO was kept, as well as shutting down all transportation. By the time the MUTOs get to San Francisco, the military has had plenty of time to understand this threat—which does

not stop them from continually sending planes into the air, which are continually brought down when they lose power.

This military plane somehow manages to escape the same fate as dozens before it, probably landing fine instead of in a ball of flame.

Surprisingly, the acting in “Godzilla” did not end up being as good as expected. Cranston, who wowed so readily in “Breaking Bad,” was an interesting character who ended up not getting nearly as much plot time as the trailer indicated. Taylor-Johnson, on the other hand, stayed a pretty static character the whole film, which made it seem like the only reason he was cast was for his buff biceps, rather than acting ability.

His wife, Elle (Elizabeth Olson, “Martha Marcy May Marlene”), did not fare much better, as her only function seemed to be making bad and unsafe choices, while providing a storyline from the ground so she could stare up at Godzilla in horror.

Though the special effects throughout “Godzilla” make it a phenomenally aesthetic and compelling action film, a lot of the problems with logical fallacies and poor character development draw away from the film’s limited assets.

Viewers looking for a more mindless film than “Pacific Rim” and a better storyline than “Transformers” would definitely enjoy “Godzilla,” but for people looking for anything outside of that wheelhouse would find their time better spent somewhere else.

‘Godzilla’ remake lacks bite

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“Godzilla” features stunning computer-generated effects, such as those found in the scene pictured above.

by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

May’s newest blockbuster was released this past Friday: a newer, stranger and better CGI-ed “Godzilla.” The film was stacked with famous actors, expanding across two continents and a 15 year period. “Godzilla” definitely staked its claim as one of the movies with the best special effects of 2014, but the 160 million dollars spent on technology and production does not replace a variety of logical flaws, poor character development and physically impossible fighting sequences.

“Godzilla” opens with the happy Brody family living in Japan, where both parents work at the nearby nuclear power plant. After a series of supposed earthquakes, the plant collapses, killing the mother, Sandra (Juliette Binoche, “The English Patient”), and leaving the father, Joe (Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”), with a variety of questions. 15 years later, the young son, Ford (Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kickass”), has joined the military and is returning from being deployed to his own family—only to discover that his father has been arrested in Japan and Ford needs to go

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Not all great professors have Ph.D.s by emma mckay Opinions Editor

What makes a great undergraduate professor? Is it her ability to connect with students? The ability to transfer information in an effective way? The way she encourages students? Her knowledge and expertise? Her experience, kindness, or ability to crack jokes and keep students entertained? I would argue all of the above, but I’ll tell you what it’s not—a piece of paper meant to prove her intelligence.

Now of course, a Ph.D. should not truly be equated to the worth of a piece of paper, and going through a rigorous doctoral program could certainly add a lot of value to a professor’s ability to teach, but the degree shouldn’t be a deciding factor. More emphasis has been placed on a potential professor’s ability to teach, rather than her ability to complete a dissertation. Professors should have to show how well past students have learned or give a mock lecture to prove their value to the school. After all, isn’t the point of college to learn the most you possibly can? That’s not going to happen if the focus is only on professors with particularly distinguished backgrounds, rather than those who can most effectively get the job done.

This is not to say that professors with Ph.D.s cannot effectively teach. DU professors (the vast majority of whom have Ph.D.s) have proven that wrong time and time again. Often what they learned

during their dissertation helps add to discussions in class, and their experience from the program makes them a better lecturer. But potential professors with an equivalent amount of field experience should be looked at in the same light as those with the degree.

A language professor, for example, could be phenomenal either from having experience as a native speaker or living in a foreign country for a long period of time. One’s ability to teach a language could stem from his or her own struggles learning a language or from a natural knack for language structure. A higher level of education is certainly important when it comes to their ability to stimulate cultural discussions in class and discuss the history of the language, but in all honesty, how important is it that they have studied the language so in depth that they could talk about a specific novel and its social implications for ages? It’s interesting, certainly, and nice when that information is brought up in class, but is that really going to help us learn the future tense? Not really.

An overwhelming amount of DU Japanese students agree. The Languages and Literatures Department has been put under scrutiny for terminating the employment of Setsu Kawada, a Japanese professor without a Ph.D. Over 309 students and DU community members signed a petition on Change.org in response to DU’s action. The petition states: “As students of Kawada Sensei, we know first-hand that she is more than

qualified for this position, even if she doesn’t have a piece of paper that says so.” However, the petition fails to give the whole truth behind Professor Kawada’s alleged firing. She was originally hired as a temporary professor while the department looked for someone with a Ph.D. to fill a tenured position (which almost always requires a Ph.D.).

Because of this, the Languages and Literatures Department has been unfairly represented. It didn’t just decide one day to fire this professor for her lack of a Ph.D. as the petition suggests. However, the signatures it has gained are still justified. The department is taking the slack for a universal practice in universities that nearly every department is guilty of—defining someone by their degree. The mere act of searching for a new professor for tenure who specifically has a Ph.D. is rather unfair, both to all of the great professors who will be bypassed in the search and to the students who could benefit from their teaching. We’ve all had fantastic professors and teachers with and without Ph.D.s, and there are plenty of knowledgeable but terrible professors with Ph.D.s. What if one of the great ones without the degree was replaced by a terrible one with it? I guarantee you, it has happened.

In this situation, the solution seems simple. Sure, the Languages and Literatures Department wanted a tenured professor with a Ph.D., and that’s fair.

Departments should have a good amount of professors with Ph.D.s, because their degrees can indeed add a lot to the stu-

dents’ education and any research the department does. But what they got was so much better. They found a professor who is clearly loved by the student body and teaches extremely well. That’s worth giving her the chance to stick around, and giving up the search for another professor—at least for the time being—until an additional professor is actually needed.

There is indeed something to be said for degree requirements for professors. All professors, for instance, must have a master’s degree. That is fair, because undergraduate students paying $30,000 a year in tuition deserve at least to be taught by those who have gone further in their education than the degree they are seeking. Students need those who have significant experience in academia to help them succeed.

Those teaching Ph.D. classes should have a Ph.D. of their own no matter how much field experience they have.

This is just a matter of having already walked a mile in the students’ shoes. A professor will be better if they’ve gone through the same thing the students have. In addition, it makes sense that undergrads pursuing science degrees should have professors with Ph.D.s because in general, one needs a Ph.D.s to do significant scientific research.

But requiring all undergraduate professors to have Ph.D.s (which most departments are close to doing) is just going a bit overboard. We don’t need extremely in -depth information as undergraduates, we just need good teachers.

you can actually buy for your allotted amount each quarter.

It is no joke that buying food at meal plan cash prices can result in a hefty tab. A salad at Jazzman’s costs about $6, and a stop at Nagel to pick up a candy bar will set you back a lot more than if you bought the same thing at Walgreens. But since it is not our money per se, just an arbitrary amount we are given each quarter, it tends to slip through the cracks and not register as to how much we are actually being ripped off. But remember, we are buying food on campus, not at an airport where such ripoffs are expected.

Now back to the 18 percent off story. I think it is worth questioning whether the so-called 18 percent dis-

count you get when paying with flex cash is not a discount at all; after all, 18 percent off most of the prices would put them more on par with prices for the same food elsewhere. Maybe the real story is that we are being overcharged by 18 percent every time we use meal plan cash.

What Sodexo might be underhandedly doing is convincing us that they are exercising good citizenship by offering 18 percent off if we give them real greenbacks while failing to mention that when we buy a meal plan that includes $175 of meal plan cash, we are actually only getting something closer to $140 in true value. To me, this seems to be a very convincing way to trick gullible parents into thinking the pricey meal plans are

worth it, because at least little Jack or Jill will have $175 whole dollars to spend on food if they go hungry. This coupled with the fact that there is not an option to buy a meal plan that does not include meal plan cash forces everyone in.

There may be a perfectly valid explanation for everything Sodexo is doing with its pricing and policies with flex and meal plan cash. However, there are some questions that need to be answered. Sodexo should disclose why there is an 18 percent difference between what they charge depending on whether flex or meal plan cash is used. They should also provide some explanation as to why their meal plan cash prices are noticeably higher than buying the same product off campus.

Meal plan cash:18 percent off or 18 percent more? by danny zimny-schmitt Contributing Writer

The signs have been all over campus: Get 18 percent off when you use ID flex cash instead of meal plan cash. At first glance, this seems to be a good, wholehearted deal being offered

by Sodexo. But considered in a different light, is it really more of a gentle scam in disguise?

Take a minute to remember what flex cash really is: One US dollar uploaded to your ID card gives you exactly one flex dollar. Meal plan cash, on the other hand, is something created

by Sodexo to attach to our regular meal plans that has no intrinsic monetary value. Its value rather depends on what

Pioneer Voices:

what do you think about the possible introduction of friday classes next winter?

alex brownrigg Freshman Minnesota “People still go drinking on Sunday night when they have Monday classes, so this won’t change anything.”

rebecca rodeheffer Freshman California “I deliver sandwiches to the homeless on Fridays.

Do you really want that not to happen?”

josh kushner Junior Anglewood “Friday classes will not deter students from drinking ... [they will] make things harder for those who are trying to do productive things. ”

karen huang Senior China “Right now, I’m taking a class only on Friday and it frees up my week, so I kind of like them.”

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‘Cliteracy’ necessary for female empowerment

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Artist Sophia Wallace pioneered a movement called “Cliteracy,” which focuses on body equality, sovereignty and female empowerment.

by naomi forman Staff Writer

From objectification to sexual reclamation: Sophia Wallace, a visual artist, has begun a movement for body sovereignty and equal citizenship based upon the concept of “cliteracy.” She pioneered the creative art project.

“The project is a project that deals with the clitoris, literally the discovery of the clitoris, information about the clitoris, the clitoris

as a metaphor, a symbol and as a subject,” she said, according to a quote from Mail and Guardian Women. To transform our phallocentric society, we need to construct a language that disrupts the hierarchy perpetuated through the shaming of bodies.

A woman’s most central source of pleasure remains largely unacknowledged, and until the female orgasm is given the same consideration as a male’s, we will remain in a society of gender inequality.

For centuries, women have only been studied by science as the inverse of men and their bodies primarily recognized for reproductive value. In our society, phallic is neutral. Therefore women have bodies that are in a perpetual state of lacking. In the media, female bodies are hyper-sexualized, yet discourse surrounding their function and needs is overwhelmingly absent. Back in 2012, Michigan Rep. Lisa Brown was actually

barred from the House floor for saying the word “vagina” during an abortion debate.

The full anatomy of the clitoris was not even discovered until 1998 by Dr. Helen O’Connell.

Who knew the tip of the clitoris holds 8,000 nerves, twice as many as the tip of the penis?

Despite this, American women reportedly only have one orgasm for every three a man has.

“The Earth is not the center of the universe and the penis is not the axis of it.” This is quoted from an art installation that Wallace created and calls the “100 Natural Laws of Cliteracy.” She compiled a list of concise phrases, facts, quotes and questions that raise awareness about the female sexual experience and anatomy. This was a mixed media installation that Wallace created in 2012. Wallace consciously chose the term “law” in order to provide the phrases and women with political potency, due to the fact that women’s bodies are so frequently legislated for them by our predominantly male government.

It is time the clitoris becomes a subject. Wallace is encouraging people to engage with this cliteracy concept and conversation. Through education, she is facilitating a second wave of the sexual revolution, one that dismantles the barriers

we have all constructed around sex and the blinders we wear in regards to clitoris.

Despite college having a reputation as a place to explore sexuality, students at DU demonstrated discomfort and restraint when presented with the topic of sex and “cliteracy.”

The eyes are the windows to the soul and the clitoris is the window to the female orgasm.

If students want to improve their sex lives exponentially and indefinitely, they need to take a hint. Even AskMen.com stated that, “Understanding the clitoris is the sign of a man that is invested in his partner and her pleasure, both of which are noble qualities.” Start investing and get acquainted with your lady’s clitoris. Ladies, just be ladies, and if that is even a mystery to you then do some personal investigation.

Women need to reclaim their biological right to experience pleasure to the full extent of their bodies’ capabilities.

Get “cliterate” so we can all get busy in the bed sheets and in the seats of Congress. Female sexual empowerment is a movement of societal equality and sexual sovereignty. Natural Law No. 31: Freedom in society can be measured by the distribution of orgasms. Overcome oppression one orgasm at a time.

Police cracking down too hard on weed-themed events by naomi forman Staff Writer

88,000: The number of deaths attributable to excessive consumption of alcohol each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two: The number of deaths allegedly attributable to excessive consumption of cannabis in the US … ever.

Marijuana, like any other mind-altering substance, needs to be regulated and used in moderation. However, it is a gross overreaction of local authorities to prohibit the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s (CSO) summer series, entitled “Classically Cannabis: The High Notes Series.”

The intention of the CSO is to have three private performances throughout the summer: May 23, July 18 and August 15.

The Colorado Symphony is eager to celebrate the increase in tax revenue that will be produced by the budding industry of recreational

marijuana, but has placed an age limit and an “invite-only” regulation on attendees.

Two recent deaths associated with the overconsumption of THC have caused increased suspicion and caution by the public and authorities. The first of these deaths was the case of Levy Thamba, a nineteen year-old student from Wyoming, who threw himself off of a hotel balcony while visiting Denver. He is reported to have consumed one edible cookie that contained the THC content of six joints.

The second death was the homicide of a local 44-yearold woman who was shot by her husband after he allegedly ate a marijuana candy and began hallucinating. The Denver Post also reported that he may have been taking painkillers in conjunction.

Though it is imperative that we recognize the varying effects THC can have on different individuals, according to Psychology Today, “It [Cannabis] can be classified in a number of ways such as … a drug that causes an altered

state of consciousness with mild euphoria, relaxation, perceptual alterations and enhanced sensory experiences.”

The effects are generally harmless, not only to the individual consuming the THC, but to those around them. On the other hand, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that studies show the percentages of violent offenders who were drinking at the time of the offense are as follows: 86 percent of homicide offenders, 37 percent of assault offenders, 60 percent of sexual offenders, 57 percent of men and 27 percent of women involved in marital violence and 13 percent of child abusers.

With these statistics we should be more concerned with recreational alcohol consumption than with that of marijuana.

Beyond people smoking on semi-public property, the fact that there are people consuming marijuana at an event should not cause any greater concern than when alcohol is allowed.

Marijuana is not associated with increased aggression, and classical music is probably

considered a sedative by a large portion of the population.

Therefore, what is the harm in allowing three contained and private concerts for which people must purchase a ticket and consent to being in the presence of marijuana?

The city of Denver needs to

prioritize. Canceling the concerts will not control the consumption of cannabis. Regulate, I implore and encourage them to do so, but do not waste time, effort and resources attempting to prevent a concert that will probably result in the calmest and most content audience of all time.

courtesy of www.coloradosymphony.org

The Colorado Symphony will go on with its “Classically Cannabis: The High Notes Series.”

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Defense makes all the difference

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D’Argonne bids adieu The Clarion sports staff dives into the world of athletics. by sawyer d’argonne Staff Writer

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The Denver defense (from left) Teddy MacKenzie, Ryan LaPlante, Christian Burgdorf, Jamie Faus and Carson Cannon. The D has allowed only 11 goals through two playoff games.

Overshadowed Denver defense making strong case in playoff run by jillian Queri Senior Reporter

A strong team is nothing without defense, and Denver’s men’s lacrosse team has proved this season that their defensive line is a force to be reckoned with.

Entering the quarterfinals of the National Championships as the No. 5 seed, the Pioneers were prepared to take on the Drexel Dragons, coming off of a 9-5 win over the No. 3 scoring offense in the nation in North Carolina.

With another strong defensive and overall team performance, Denver was able to move on to the Final Four after defeating the Dragons 15-6.

After facing Syracuse in the semifinal game last year and falling short of championship weekend by one goal, Denver was ready to fight in

order to get back to the semifi- Dragons, LaPlante did not let nals. Pioneer defensive players in a goal in during the second Carson Cannon, Teddy MacK- quarter and made three saves enzie and goalie Ryan LaPlante in the first half, after making were prepared to get back to three saves in the previous game against the field in BalNorth Carolina. timore, and they “It was awedid just that after “We haven’t some beating playing some of North Carolina their best defense really been for the third against Drexel. known as a year in a row,” From Fort said LaPlante. “I Collins, Colorado, good defenthink it was the LaPlante had sive team in best defensive hopes of reachgame we have ing the Division the past, so we I level since he ever played at began his lacrosse are trying to this school, as a career in the fifth change that.” unit, in my time grade. that I have been here. It was “Ever since I great team win. had started play- Carson Cannon, Offense really ing lacrosse, I had senior defender helped us out by always wanted to holding the ball play in college. It was my dream,” said LaPlante. the whole time.”

As a Colorado native, LaPlante recorded an impressive 95 saves this season LaPlante has been able to play and has been the backbone of the sport he loves and repthe defensive line along with resent Colorado for the past his senior counterpart in three years at DU. goalie Jamie Faus. Against the “It has been amazing. I

love it here. Being able to play at Denver is really cool, especially in my home state. Being able to play at the Division I level is awesome. I love it,” said LaPlante.

Reflecting on his experience as one of the Pioneer’s goalies, LaPlante gives the most credit to his coaches and fellow defensive players.

During the North Carolina game, which was held at DU’s Peter Barton Stadium, LaPlante was happy to be playing in front of a large home crowd.

“I just want to do what the team needs me to do,” said LaPlante. “The defensive players motivate each other more than anything. You don’t really have to get motivated for a playoff game; everybody came out really excited and having one of the best crowds helps a lot, too. It was really exciting.”

With the win over Drexel complete, LaPlante is ready to get back to the Final Four.

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It has been an awesome year in sports, both professionally and right here at DU. I’m personally looking forward to a couple months away from classes, and I’m certain everyone else who is taking the summer off of school agrees.

The break does come with some drawbacks though. Friends are leaving town, finding new living arrangements can be stressful, and there are no more DU sports to help weather the storm.

But as we are about to say goodbye to cheering on our fellow Pios for the summer, the world of sports will keep producing stories. And for all the Pioneer fans dreading the end of lacrosse season, and incidentally the end of DU athletics, there’s always next year.

This column has covered many different topics in the world of sports over the last couple months. Michael Sam, the openly gay football player from the University of Missouri, has just been drafted onto the St. Louis Rams. While this isn’t by any means a surprising development, as Sam was widely expected to be drafted, the aftermath of the decision could be bigger than anticipated.

The problem isn’t that Sam is gay. There will inevitably be a few naysayers, but the league as a whole is ready to accept players regardless of their sexual orientation.

The problem may come with Sam himself, who has signed on to do a show for the Opera Winfrey Network. This controversial decision has received mixed opinions from players around the league.

Personally I think it’s a bad move. Television shows in the past have only helped to further alienate players and their teammates (think Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson). Furthermore, it creates a spectacle around Sam based on his sexual preference, making his personal life the focus rather than his play on the field.

It is the opposite of what Sam should be trying to accomplish. His sexual preference shouldn’t be forgotten and is an important moment for the NFL, but it definitely shouldn’t be the focus.

Hopefully Sam will never have to face prejudice in the NFL, although its basketball counterpart has certainly had its fair share.

In the wake of NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling and to fine him 2.5 million dollars, Sterling has spoken up about the incident.

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Hampton.

Hampton won 17 of 23 faceoffs (69.6 win percentage) and picked up 11 ground balls.

Denver also held the advantage in shots (32-28) and ground balls (41-21) and cashed in on 4-of-8 extra-man opportunities (compared to 2-for-5 for Drexel).

Drexel struck first on a mid-range rip from

ESPNU announcers Quint Kessenich and Eamon McAnaney began to talk about the possible semifinal matchup between Duke and Denver at the beginning of the fourth quarter in Denver’s quarterfinal match with Drexel.

It was as if the Denver’s match with Drexel was already over.

It was that kind of day for the Pioneers. After trailing early, DU scored ten straight goals on the way to a 15-6 romp of the Drexel Dragons and to effectively solidify a Pioneer championship weekend appearance for the third time in four years.

The Pioneer dominance had a face. A few faces, to be exact. Junior midfielder Erik Adamson led the way on the offensive end, tying his career-high of six goals along with gusto kubiak|clarion seven assists.

Freshman attackman Zach Miller had a two goals and an assist against Drexel.

Despite an advantage on paper in the faceoff department, Drexel’s Nick Saputo, All-American midfielder Ben McIntosh. who helped the Dragons rank fourth in The Dragons would score again at the 12 the NCAA in faceoff win percentage, was minute mark of the first quarter to increase stymied all day by the Pioneers’ Chris the lead to 2-0.

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Fans gather to congratulate Pioneer players after Denver’s 9-5 playoff win over North Carolina on May 10.

Freshman attacker Zach Miller’s 36th goal of the season put Denver on the board, and senior Harrison Archer’s strike from the wing tied the game with nine minutes left in the first quarter.

Drexel took the lead back three minutes later, but it would be the last time the Dragons would lead all day, and the last time they would score until the 6:12 mark of the third quarter. Adamson sparked Denver’s 10-goal run with back to back man-up goals.

The Pioneers will take on the Duke Blue Devils in the tournament semifinals next Saturday in Baltimore. It will be the

second time that the two teams have met this year. Duke claimed the teams’ first meeting, 14-10, in early February.

The game will advertise high-powered offenses like those displayed in each team’s respective quarterfinal wins. Denver was able to put up 15 on Drexel, while Duke won 19-11 against Johns Hopkins.

Duke may be without one offensive weapon come Saturday. Senior attackman Josh Dionne suffered what appeared to be a lower body injury in the second quarter and did not return. Dionne tallied four goals in the first half before leaving the game.

Denver defensive unit anchoring NCAA tournament run Continued from page 15 “It’s every kid’s dream to get to play in the Final Four weekend. I didn’t realize how awesome it was until I looked back at it. It’s an amazing experience and that’s everyone’s end goal, to win the National Championships, not just get there,” LaPlante said.

Carson Cannon, a junior from Minnesota, fell in love with the sport after he grew tired of playing soccer.

This season, Cannon caused nine turnovers and most recently helped Denver’s D hold Drexel to six goals.

Denver’s recently dominant defense is something of which Cannon is proud.

“A lot of times, everyone knows our offense,” said Cannon. “We haven’t really been known as a good defensive team in the past, so we are trying to change that. Coach Tierney and Coach Sheraton have done a really good job recruiting and teaching us the plays we know how to run.”

Having played in the semifinal game last year against Syracuse, Cannon is ready to get back to the field force a different outcome.

“Going to the Final Four was a crazy experience for me and I want to get back there again.

Hopefully we can,” said Cannon.

From Connecticut, redshirt junior Teddy MacKenzie has been a defensive force. Inspired to play

by his family and brothers, the lacrosse field has proven to be the place where Mackenzie belongs.

Reflecting back on this past season, MacKenzie is content with Denver’s results, but is looking for a little bit more.

“Everything from this entire season has been memorable. Just being around your best friends really means a lot and going as far as we can will create great memories,” said MacKenzie.

This season, MacKenzie recorded 25 ground balls and against Drexel, MacKenzie had a strong game with ground balls and steals.

Although the ball primarily remained on the offensive side against the Dragons, MacKenzie and the defense remained

strong throughout both halves of the game.

“On defense, tendencies play a huge roll. Playing together a lot helps,” said MacKenzie.

A recent addition to the Pioneer’s starting rotation has come in the form of Christian Burgdorf, a freshman out of New Jersey.

The speed and physicality of the sport were what originally drew Burgdorf into the game, and as a defensive player, both are always common attributes.

In his first season as a Pioneer, Burgdorf recorded 25 ground balls, and is second on the team when it comes to causing turnovers, with 13 on the season.

“We trust each other,” said Burgdorf. “If someone gets beat, one of the other guys will have your back.”

With three more seasons remaining for Burgdorf, more than just one Final Four appearance could be possible. Playing Drexel, Burgdorf remained strong throughout the entire game and played a crucial role in limiting the Dragon offense.

Looking back at the season, Burgdorf is content with his choice to be a Pioneer.

“It’s been pretty awesome so far,” said Burgdorf. “Travelling with the team and hanging out with all the guys is always a good time, but whatever you’re doing with your best friends makes it all worthwhile.”

End of the road for men’s golf at Regionals Gametalk recap and a by sawyer d’argonne Staff Writer

The Denver men’s golf team finished their season this weekend with a top ten finish at the NCAA Central Regional tournament in Columbia, Missouri.

The Pioneers finished the tournament with a total score of 884 or 20 above par on the weekend, good enough for tenth place out of fourteen competitors.

Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana State and Iowa State were the five schools who will go on to the NCAA championships from the central region. Oklahoma State won the regional with a score of 831 or 33 under par, a staggering 55 strokes better than Denver.

Emilio Cuartero won the individual tournament for the host school Missouri with a score of 205 or 11 under par.

No Pioneers were able to crack the top 25 players on the weekend, although there were two top 35 finishes. Freshman Patrick Frodigh led Denver with a score of 216 strokes, which was even for the weekend. Frodigh finished 26th overall in the individual contest. Coming in second for the Pios was senior Ole Ramsnes, who tied for 34th with a score of 217 or 1 over par.

Ramsnes shot a 66 in his final round as a Pio, the best round of any Denver player on the weekend. Frodigh delivered a 68 on the third day which was his best round of the season.

“I was very happy to see Ole shoot 66,” said head coach Eric Hoos. “It was a great last round as a Pioneer. Pat played his best round of the season, shooting 68, and if he keeps improving as he has, his future is very bright. It’s too bad the other guys couldn’t play as well, but overall a good final round of the season.”

Junior Victor Doka and sophomore Adam Ruben tied for 57th with scores of 228.

Meanwhile sophomore Arti Edelman rounded out the Denver team with a score of 229, good for No. 62 overall.

The Pioneers failed to advance to the NCAA Championships, meaning that the season is officially over for the Summit League champions.

crimson and gold adieu Continued from page 15 He claims that the racist remarks for which he was banned were an isolated incident that he was bated.

He has also refused to pay his fine and is threatening to sue the league.

Regardless of Sterling’s comments, he is a cancer that both the Clippers and the rest of the league want to, and should, remove.

Whether or not it takes a long legal battle to achieve this remains to be seen, but the NBA won’t stop until he is gone.

These are two stories to keep an eye on as they will certainly continue for a while.

Although there are several stories that will take a while to hear about again.

It won’t be until next year that we will get to see if Denver hockey can become legitimate contenders for a national title, if skiing can do it again, or if the men’s and women’s golf teams can sweep the Summit Conference once more.

Enjoy the remaining DU sports while you can, because it will be months until the crimson and gold come out again to play.