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Korbel groundbreaking hosts DU notables Breanna Demont Production Manager The Josef Korbel School of International Studies held its groundbreaking ceremony for the Anna and John J. Sie International Relations Complex from 8-9 a.m. Sept. 23 outside Ben Cherrington Hall. With over 400 people in attendance, speakers included Chair of the DU Board of Trustees Doug Scrivner, Chancellor Rebecca Chopp, Korbel Dean Chris Hill, philanthropists John and Anna Sie and the 66th U.S. Secretary of State and DU alumna Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

“Today is made possible thanks to the enormous generosity of Anna and John Sie,” said Scrivner. “Through their support, we will soon begin construction of a dazzling addition to this beautiful campus.”

According to Scrivner, the new building will feature several signature DU elements, including multi-century stone masonry and a tower with the

What’s inside: News

CHOPP BEGINS TOUR

Chancellor Rebecca Chopp began her campuswide listening tour last week.

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Lifestyles

LOCAL BREWERY GUIDE The Clarion reviews all the best local breweries that make Denver great.

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Entertainment

BENNETT/GAGA DUETS The pop star and the master join forces to produce a masterpiece.

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Opinions

GARDNER v. UDALL We break down the issues and candidates in the key Senate race.

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Sports

DU HOCKEY UPDATE

As ticket prices rise will attendance fall?

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same blue accents of the Sie C hé ouKang Center’s roof.

“Some of the highlights inside of the building will include a grand main entrance b e l o w the tower where the university will welcome the world to Denver, a first floor f o r u m where students will BREANNA DEMONT | CLARION gather to host meet- Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, John J. and Anna Sie and Chancellor Rebecca Chopp ings, pre- broke ground with other DU officials on Sept. 23. s e nt at i on s tion. A former music-turned-internaprehend just how intertwined the world tional studies major, Rice said she found and to debate the issues of the day and a preemi- really is. her true passion in an international re“This building marks a new stage lations class taught by Josef Korbel, the nent event space on the top floor that will offer amazing panoramic views of for us,” said Chopp. “Probably no time founding Dean of the DU School of Inin history is it more important to have ternational Studies, himself. our mountains,” Scrivner said.

Chopp said she feels this new ad- educated leaders in international affairs dition will aid students in their under- and in globalization.”

Rice agreed with the importance of standing of how to live ethical lives, SEE CONDI, PAGE 2 engage in right action and better com- having educated leaders in globaliza-

GrowHaus food sustains DU Maddy Meredith & Carissa Cherpes Clarion Staff

“DU hasn’t had an option for local goodies through the winter, so we’re hoping to provide the opportunity for students, staff, and families [to buy Locavore(n): Someone who only from GrowHaus],” said director of food eats food grown within a designated distribution Kayla Birdsong. “Every location of their choosing, in support food box that is sold at DU helps supof the local economy and farming com- port our food distribution programs, munities in their area. which get high quality food to dozens Perhaps in every conscientious of families-in-need every week living in college student’s wildest the low income food dreams, we would all be deserts.” locavores.

Unfortunately, Located in north“We aim to help our most of us are faced with east Denver, the neighborhood crelimited time, energy and GrowHaus was creatate a more sustainspending resources. ed for the purpose of able food system.”

As a result, student diproviding fresh and ets are filled with quick and healthy food access to -Kayla Birdsong, convenient food that are at the neighborhood of a crossroads of “non-nutriGrowHaus director Elyria-Swansea. tious” and “fattening.”

The official misof food distribution.

Enter GrowHaus, a nonsion is “to create a profit urban farm co-op community-driven, with a plan to change that. According neighborhood-based food system by to its website, www.thegrowhaus.com, serving as a hub for food access, urban the GrowHaus is a “non-profit indoor agriculture, education and job trainfarm, marketplace and educational ing.” The organization has partnered center,” and its main drive is to bring with Focus Points Family Resource healthy food to surrounding communi- Center to serve primarily young, lowties at an affordable price. income Spanish-speaking immigrant

families through family literacy programming, and with Livewell-Globeville to reduce obesity in Colorado by promoting “healthy eating and an active lifestyle.”

The GrowHaus also offers educational programs to give information on how their food is produced and distributed. For example, the produce is grown using hydroponics, a method that recycles nutrients in water to feed the plants instead of soil.

Another method used to grow food is aquaponics, a similar system that also incorporates fish, which fertilize the plants. Other GrowHaus workshop topics include sustainable garden design and food justice.

“We aim to help our neighborhood create a more sustainable food system that provides affordable food, and empowers our neighbors to grow those very crops,” said Birdsong. “We aim to make this possible through providing education and job training related to urban agriculture.”

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Condi comes to campus for Korbel Groundbreaking

katerina arZhayev | clarion John J. Sie and Condoleezza Rice share a laugh during the groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 23.

Continued from page 1 “The [Sie] International Complex [that] will allow this great school to push forward,” said Rice. “It will allow this great school to find more Condi Rices who are searching out there for what they might do, and decide that they belong in a world quite different from their own . . . [one that] needs the diversity of talents and people who can find and make sense of our common humanity when so much tries to tear us apart.”

Sophomore psychology and communications double-major Lauren Leifeste from Tulsa, Okla. said she was thrilled to hear Rice speak.

“I thought it was really neat that Condoleezza Rice was back on

campus to speak to us students as well as answer some of our questions,” said Leifeste. “I mean, getting tips from Condoleezza Rice on better ways to succeed? I’ll take it.”

Hill went on to explain the inspiration he found in the Complex being a product of two immigrants—John immigrated to the U.S. from China, and Anna immigrated from Italy.

“We truly have, I think, one of the most inspired designs thanks to [campus architect] Mark Rogers, and thanks to the great team from Anderson Mason Dale, led by Andy Nielsen,” said Hill.

The building will be constructed by the Weitz company and is scheduled for completion by winter 2016.

Chopp converses with DU community the country with the ability to think along with this new generation.”

Makayla Cisneros According to Chopp, DU is at a News Manager tipping point. In order to continue forward, Chopp believes DU needs to look at issues of how people team up Chopp answers pressing and teach.

“We at DU can be one of the major questions and concerns players of how we need to change,” said Chopp. “In order to accomplish that we need to take a look at what On Sept. 23, Chancellor Rebecca kinds of needs we have and how we Chopp hosted the event “Conversa- are going to change.” tions with the Chancellor” in Sturm Chopp then opened the discusHall. The event was an opportunity for sion to the audience to see what students, faculty and staff members kind of concerns the to learn more about students, faculty and the newly-appointed staff had. One issue that chancellor and ask was brought up was the “Students are questions about issues mentality surrounding proud to be here that were concerning liberal arts. at DU, even with them. The event was “I believe liberal their concerns. attended by approxiarts are at an impormately 150 people.

You can’t purchase tant point for now for Chopp said she employers,” said Chopp. that.” believes there are “Everyone should have three main things that experience with liberal Chancellor Rebecca set DU apart from Chopp arts, when you think other universities. about what you need “DU is a sweet to solve problems, you spot for higher eduneed abilities that libcation,” said Chopp. “I believe that eral arts can teach you. Democracy the future is in mid-sized universities. can’t just live on voting.”

It allows for students and professors Chopp’s repeated message to talk to one another. There is much throughout the event was that stuto learn from one another.” dents need to feel as though they According to Chopp, students are being given the tools they need need to have engagement with faculty to succeed. When asked about the and feel as though their opinions are issue of international students having being taken seriously. Chopp also trouble adjusting to U.S. culture, believes that Denver is an emerging Chopp emphasized the importance of city full of Millennials. According to helping international students thrive.

Chopp, the Millennial generation will Chopp believes that DU has many play a big part in how DU is going to aspirations and the questions of her continue to improve. plans for DU are a reflection of that.

“The Millennial generation “Students are proud to be here at thinks differently,” said Chopp. DU, even with their concerns,” said “Denver is the fourth startup city in Chopp. “You can’t purchase that.”

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Dr. Condoleezza Rice poses next to Chancellor Rebecca Chopp before reminiscing outside of her old home–Aspen Hall.

Crime reports of the week As selected from Clarion staff FORGERY Sept. 23, 2014 at 12:02 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a found wallet in Driscoll North.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers took possession of the wallet. While inventorying the contents of the wallet, a false identification card belonging to a student was found.

UNWANTED PARTY Sept. 23, 2014 at 10:22 p.m. – DCS responded to a call from theDenver Police Department (DPD) regarding a loud party hosted by students in an off-campus residence. Upon arrival at the scene, DCS officers contacted DPD officers who stated that the two students hosting the party had been rude and uncooperative and that they were both being cited for Disturbance of the Peace.

RESIDENTIAL Sept. 23, 2014 at 3:37 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a wallet from Centennial Halls.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a Sodexo employee who stated that their wallet had been stolen from an unsecured area sometime between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

MEDICAL ASSIST Sept. 23, 2014 at 3:17 p.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer was

made aware of a student in need of medical assistance in parking lot 119. Officers contacted the student in question who declined further medical attention from paramedics.

THEFT Sept. 23, 2014 at 10:23 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a cell phone from the Coors Fitness Center. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a student who stated that the phone was left unattended overnight on Sept. 22 and that when they returned to retrieve it the next day, it was gone.

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS Sept. 24, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a trailer from the Iliff School of Theology. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted two Iliff staff members who stated that the trailer had been unsecured for approximately three days and that it was now missing.

DETOX Sept. 26, 2014 at 2:27 a.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer observed a student inside of the construction fence at 2190 East Iliff Avenue. Officers contacted the student and found that they were intoxicated and that they had minor injuries. DPD and paramedics were called to the scene. The student was cited for trespassing and transported to Denver Health by paramedics.

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Drink up at Denver’s best breweries

by Mary Grace Arndt Contributing Writer

Ranking third on USA Today’s Top 30 Best Craft Brew States in America is Colorado, a beer-crazed wonderland with about 130 craft breweries. This lengthy local list proudly boasts some of the best in the country, including these five that are conveniently located right here in Denver.

Wynkoop Brewing Company Denver’s very first brewpub, the Wynkoop Brewing Company, opened its doors in 1988 in historic downtown Denver. Producing more than 4,000 barrels a year, Wynkoop is one of the biggest breweries in the United States. Its founder is current Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, who invited President Obama in this past summer for a tasting of the most popular brews. The second floor serves as a recreation floor with 22 pool tables and an additional bar that serves all of the brewery’s favorites.

Wynkoop offers brewery tours Tuesday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

When you go, be sure to taste their notorious flagship brew, the Railyard Ale. Breckenridge Brewery Breckenridge Brewery is only one block from Coors Field. This brewery opened in 1992 and produces many unique brews such as the Oatmeal Stout and the Agave Wheat. They make several of the same brews year round, as well as seasonal, small batch, barrel-aged and their mountain series beers at both the Denver and Breckenridge locations.

Blue Moon Brewery at the SandLot Blue Moon Brewery is just behind Coors Field and is a slight contradiction, as it is a microbrewery run by the MillerCoors mega-brewery. However, the beer served there is strictly craft brewed, still putting the focus on the classic Blue Moon Beer, which was first brewed in Denver. Keith Villa opened

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The entrance to Breckenridge Brewery on Kalamath Street. This old brick building is a classic drinking spot.

the brewery in 1995 after returning from Belgium with PhD in brewing.

Since then this small brewery has gained national notoriety.

Falling Rock Taphouse

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The Falling Rock Brewery offers more than 75 different beers on tap, fulfilling any drinker’s desire.

Falling Rock is another must-visit brewpub, and is also just down the street from Coors Field. This brewery offers more than 75 beers on tap, all of which are craft brewed, as well as a wide variety of bottled beer.

Inside Falling Rock the walls are lined with the owner’s collection of over 2,200 bottles of beer, and outside is a large street level patio. On Sept.

27, Falling Rock’s annual Fresh Hop Festival continued, expanding the bar to the parking lot and the brewery’s surrounding area. This was the perfect event to begin the Denver Beer Fest

Week, which takes place from Sept. 26 through Oct. 4.

Denver is also home to the Great American Beer Festival. This is the largest beer festival in the United States, with over 2,000 different beers and 300 brewers from across the United States participating this weekend, Oct. 2 through Oct. 4, at the convention center. Not only does this festival celebrate beer, but also the character of various breweries throughout the country, even offering a Festival Flair award. Founded in 1982, this festival has been continuously changing with the nation’s fastgrowing beer scene.

With as many breweries as there are in Denver, this is just a glimpse into what this city has to offer. No matter what you’re looking for, there is a brewery out there for you.

A comprehensive guide to DU’s many clubs

by Kellsie Brannen Assistant Lifestyles Editor

Because it’s now the fourth week of school and most people have their weekly schedule figured out, students may be considering what to do to fill the free time they have in the afternoons. Sure, browsing Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for hours is always fun, but if you’re looking for something a bit more constructive, think about joining a club.

There is a huge variety of organizations here at DU, and there’s truly something for everyone. Consider this small sample of DU’s many clubs: Active Clubs While it’s technically a tad too late to sign up for Fall Intramural sports, that in no way means that you can’t get involved on campus while also remaining active. If you’re interested in venturing out into Colorado’s majestic outdoors, consider joining Alpine Club or Kayak Club. Both take awesome trips all over the west, so you have the opportunity to explore nature with your friends.

If you’d rather get your heart pumping through dance, DU also has plenty of opportunities for that. The

Latin Dance Club, Tango Club and Pioneer Breakers (DU’s break dance team) all offer great ways to get in shape while learning a brand new skill.

Food-Centered Clubs If spending an afternoon cooking sounds more appealing to you, there are certainly clubs for that, too. The DU Grilling Society and DU Cooking Club both meet to bond over creating delicious meals. The Grilling Society often participates in tailgates and other student events, and the food never disappoints. If you’re more keen on food of the non-carnivorous variety, you can also join the DU Vegan and Vegetarian Society.

Clubs with a Mission If you’re looking to join a club with a cause, DU offers many that may spark your interest. The Queer Straight Alliance seeks to promote awareness and understanding of issues regarding gender and sexuality among the DU population. The Sustainability Council works on making the DU campus and community more earth friendly. GlobeMed partners with Buddhism for Social Development Action in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, to provide Cambodians

suffering from HIV/AIDS with sustainable food and income.

Career-Minded Clubs For business students, there are a couple relevant clubs, including the Undergraduate Business Student Association and the Daniels Entrepreneurship Society. The DU Programming Board also offers students a chance to plan, market and execute various events for students throughout the year.

For students seeking further leadership opportunities, Undergraduate Student Government would be a great fit.

Creative Clubs If a creative outlet is what you need, DU certainly has plenty. For the thespian, there’s the DU Drama Ensemble, which brings the theatrical arts to campus. The Film Society is perfect for any movie enthusiast or aspiring movie-maker. If you’re interested in getting your work into an official publication, check out the Foothills Visual and Textual Magazine, which comes out at the end of every year and features awesome artwork and writing submitted by DU students. For lovers of music and radio, KXDU is DU’s new radio station, which is seeking anyone interested in participating. If an experience

more like that in Pitch Perfect is what you desire, DU has three different a cappella groups: First Edition, Exit 205 and the Idiosingcrasies.

Cultural Clubs If you’re looking for a club to celebrate a certain culture, look no further than the Black Student Alliance, the Native Student Alliance, the Asian Student Alliance, the Chinese Student Scholar Association, Club Italia, Francoscope, the German Club, DU Students for Israel, the Korean Student Alliance, the Latino Student Alliance, Hillel of Colorado (an association for Jewish students) or the Muslim Student Association. There are several others not listed here as well.

Of course, this is not a full list of the clubs offered at DU, so check out DU OrgSync to find any kind of organization you could possibly want to join.

Participating in a club is not only a great way to fill up some free time, but also an excellent way to make new friends and get involved on campus.

With so many different options, there is something to appeal to everyone.

Do yourself a favor and try out at least one club this year—you’ll certainly be glad that you did.

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Urban farm graces Denver Continued from page 1 Birdsong said that when she first moved to the area, she found no easy way to get fresh food, and it took her ten to fifteen minutes to commute downtown to find organic and healthy produce. When she discovered GrowHaus, she said, “I was so blown away with what the organization was doing that I never left.”

Before GrowHaus, said Birdsong, “many of the families would go to fast food chains to feed their families.”

The non-profit urban farm launched a food box program under the name Mercado de al lado in February 2013 to expand its community outreach and food delivery systems. Through this program, the organization sells boxes of organic food once a week for a low cost. The boxes include food from the GrowHaus as well as other local suppliers such as Bluepoint Bakery, the High Plains Food co-op and other organic farms.

In order for GrowHaus to provide the neighborhood with the access to healthy and fresh produce, the food for the food box programs is fairlypriced, and the “profit margin” goes into the neighborhood food market. The food there is either free or priced on a sliding scale of exactly how much GrowHaus paid the supplier. As Birdsong explained, GrowHaus receives most of their funding from grants, and programs like the Mercado de al lado and other initiatives is a way for the company to get revenue without relying as heavily on the government.

Best of all, they take all of the work out of it for you.

GrowHaus offers two different food boxes: “family,” which serves 3-4 people and “basic,” for 1-2 people. Each food box contains an assortment of 13-15 ingredients intended to encourage consumption of a healthier array of food.

Despite seasonal changes, the program works to maintain

the same basic elements in its boxes: fresh bread, leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, eggs and dry goods. The Family Box is $37.50 per week, and the Basic Box is $20.00. However, the per-week price decreases if multiple weeks are purchased together in advance.

Since a big portion of adulthood seems to revolve around planning meals and shopping for groceries (then returning to your apartment and realizing you’ve forgotten an essential ingredient and require you to leave the house yet again), the GrowHaus food box program for students is intuitive.

If you’d like to learn more about the company, they give tours every Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. To pick up a box of your own, order one before the Thursday deadline each week at mercadolado. com to get your box every Monday from the Office of Sustainability located in J-Mac room 142.

New fitness class offered at DU

by Sierra Schlag

Contributing Writer The Coors Fitness Center has enbraced a new fitness class called Oula (oo-la).

Similar to Zumba, Oula is a dance-based class that will get your heart racing. According to the official website, it is a “high-energy, easy to learn, calorie burning, crazy-fun dance workout.” Expect to dance and sing along to the most popular songs out right now while also getting a really great workout.

Oula is an updated version of Zumba, but the dances are less inspired by Latin culture and are influenced more by modern dance. Usually, in Zumba, you’ll listen to Latin pop music to get your body moving, but, in Oula, you’ll listen to the top hits like Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” While most Zumba classes stick with the same routines and songs to let you perfect them, Oula is not the same. The great thing about it is that the music you dance to is constantly changing, so the routines won’t get old and you’ll be on the tips of your toes to keep up.

The exact breakdown of Oula dance is quite diverse.

The moves are taken from ballet, jazz and modern dance, and transformed into an aerobic and high-intensity workout. The goal of the class is to get you moving, but also to empower the people participating, creating positive self-image and a passion for life. The empowerment comes from the uplifting workouts and the self-confidence that comes from getting in shape.

Erin Schoepke is the Denver/ DU instructor and will help guide you into this new-age fitness class. She was selected through an audition that occurs annually to ensure the instructors are always up-to-date and teach-

Outdoorsy advice for every season, every week.

5 great pieces of outdoor gear

by Connor W. Davis Lifestyles Editor Choosing what type of gear to buy for outdoor adventures isn’t easy to do. There are so many options out there—and so many low-quality ones—that you can often end up walking out of a store having no idea what you bought or why you bought it.

But these five pieces of gear are without a doubt some of the best in the industry and will not let you down.

Eton Rugged Rukus Portable Wireless Speaker - $99.95 Technology usually doesn’t make the outdoors better in any way, but this solar-powered wireless speaker manages to do the trick. Simply let it soak up the sun, link it to your phone or any other bluetooth-compatible device (which can be charged through an integrated USB slot) and let the tunes accompany your adventure. It’s also extremely durable and splashproof (a step below waterproof), so it can last through essentially any condition—even up on the slopes during winter—which is always quite the crowd-pleaser.

compatibility, which is sold separately at most outdoor retailers.

Arcade Belt - $24 - $32 Spending time in the outdoors with your pants falling down is no fun, and your mother would be ashamed. So keep ‘em up with this awesome belt from Arcade, a ski and snowboardfocused company based out of California’s beautiful Olympic Valley. These stylish straps are partially made of elastic material, aiming for comfort and resulting in a perfect fit to any form—even after a night full of stuffing yourself with s’mores by the campfire.

REI Camp Dome Tent - $129 Tents are expensive. But, this one from REI is not—which is totally awesome. It holds a really simple design with a zippable door on each side and just two rods that hold it all together, making it easy to use and set up—the only two things you really need to look for in a tent.

It’s not built for especially cold conditions, but that’s what warm clothes and sleeping bags are for, which you can buy with all the money you save on this tent.

Jetboil Zip Stove - $79.95

Buff Headgear - $20

Cooking over a fire is one of the most barbarically-satisfying things to do while spending time outdoors, but the conditions don’t always cooperate, making things more stressful than satisfying. Whether it’s due to a classic Colorado dry period, or the opposite—a wet period—this stove can really come in handy.

It’s extremely small and packable, and also includes a large mug for boiling water that allows a lot of cooking options on the trail like tea, oatmeal and pasta. Look for the Jetboil brand fuel for the best

Now that the temperatures in Colorado are beginning to drop—especially up in the mountains—layering correctly is crucial. This includes your head, neck and face, and Buff ’s “headgear” takes care of all three wonderfully. You can wear it as a neckwarmer, a hat (which looks kind of goofy but gets the job done) or a headband, and there are a ton of colors and styles to choose from so you can stay fashionable. It also packs really well, saving you and your baggage a whole lot of trouble.

courtesy oF oulaFitness.com Oula is a new and fun type of exercise now offered on the DU campus.

ing you the right moves for the most beneficial workout.

So, why take this class?

For a super, butt-kicking workout while having fun and listening to your heartpumping music. Oula is highenergy, and the hour-long class will help burn those extra unwanted calories.

For the dancers who are in shape, the dance moves will tone your body and add definition. Don’t worry if you’re not a particularly seasoned dancer; any level will be able to participate.

The class is also a great motivator to exercise in other ways, too, by motivating you to keep exercising and to attend Oula classes every week. “You will feel inspired and exhausted at the end of each class,” says Schoepke.

By taking these classes regularly, you’ll start to form a bond with the other people

in the class, which will also help you build motivation to attend. “The Oula community is like a gigantic sisterhood of dance, music and fitness,” says Schoepke.

Although this class may cater towards empowering the female crowd, men are always welcome to attend and move to the top hits. The Oula community is focused on making a non-judgemental space, so female or male, experienced or not, you will be welcomed at the Oula class every week.

Oula will be offered at the Coors Fitness Center on Sundays at 11 a.m. in Studio A&B. Registering for the class is easy, you can walk in or if you want to reserve a spot you can call the Coors Fitness Center at 303-871-3845.

If you can’t make it then, be sure to check out the online videos on the Oula website: www.oulafitness.com.

connor w. davis | clarion The REI Camp Dome Tent is a well-designed and well-priced piece of gear, making it perfect for outdoorsy college students. It’s supposed to sleep two, but be ready for a cozy night with your tent-mate.

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The Grind: Asbury Provisions

The Clarion staff reviews bars, restaurants and coffee houses, attempting cultural mutiny on all things hipster

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by Kellsie Brannen

Assistant Lifestyles Editor One of Denver’s longestrunning and most-beloved traditions is Oktoberfest, which concluded on Sunday after a two-weekend run. Named the best festival of its kind in the United States by Maxim Magazine and USA Today, the festival attracts over 350,000 lederhosen-clad men and dirndl-wearing ladies annually.

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Asbury Provisions has a great combination of both rustic and modern style.

Asbury Provisions: 4.8 beans Asbury Provisions is the new best place in town.

by Connor W. Davis Lifestyles Editor

The city of Denver is full of top-notch food and drink, but unfortunately the same can’t be specifically said about the University of Denver neighborhood. Nearly every place to grab a bite around campus is a low-quality chain, and the bars are so dark and damp that you might as well resort to a frat basement instead. But just recently, a breath of fresh air has graced both DU’s food and drink scene. In the former space of the Renegade Publik House on University Blvd. is Asbury Provisions, the new best place in town for any thirst or hunger, on any occasion.

This gastropub was founded by three ambitious professionals who believe in high-quality food and beverages through hard work and a fantastic Indiegogo campaign. They’ve all been in the restaurant business for years before taking this leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and, upon walking into their new pride and joy, it’s clear that this leap is well-planned and destined for success.

The design of Asbury Provisions is cozy and relaxing, holding a mixed style that is both rustic and modern. Shelves made of pallets, candles in ball jars and exposed light bulbs elegantly hanging from the ceiling make up the rustic side of things while shiny steel chairs and bronze tap handles and a hint of stylin’ floral wallpaper cover the modernity. It’s a small space, but the owners have made it work wonderfully with a large bar and plenty of tables without any sacrifices. You won’t find any bar or arcade games, but that’s exactly why this place is so uniquely great.

The music also holds a mix of the old and new, covering tunes from Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to the Black Keys and Alabama Shakes. If you’re looking to hear top hits, try out one of the more mediocre options

on University. They’ll surely be happy to play “Shake It Off ” or perhaps the tune from that Degrassi dude, “0 - 100.” for you and your equally mediocre taste.

Whether you’re in for a small bite or a full meal, Asbury Provisions has a great menu that will fit any hunger. Lighter options include wings, mussels, fish tacos, macaroni & cheese, deviled eggs, candied bacon, hot pretzels and a farmers board.

These small plates are their specialty, straying away from being a full-on restaurant. But a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches are available too. They’ve got the traditional choice of a classic burger, but also less-common options such as a grilled bratwurst and short rib sandwich.

No matter what you’re having, it will be made from the highestquality ingredients that are far superior to any “competitor” near campus.

While the food is phenomenal, the focus at Asbury Provisions is drinks. This is best explained by the business’ motto, “I would rather eat at a bar than drink at a restaurant.”

Over 25 craft beers are on tap at all times, along with 13 different wines and an extensive cocktail list. The happy hour is also one of the best around, offering $3 craft beers, $5 glasses of wine, $5 Schuylkill Punch (a fruit/ vegetable-style beer) and $2 bacon fat, truffled popcorn.

That’s right. Bacon. Fat. Truffled.

Popcorn. Never before have four such wonderful words been combined. Stop in from 4 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday to indulge in the affordable greatness.

Despite the thriving food and drink scene of Denver, DU’s neighborhood just hasn’t caught up, or even felt the need to from what it looks like. But Asbury Provisions has broken that trend, and is an example of what every business is supposed to be like around here. So, if you’re sick of conforming to chain restaurant diet and losing flip flops to the sticky floors of the Border every weekend, look no further than the new best place in town.

happen to find them. This year, the festivities took place on the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and 26-28 on Larimer Street, where there were live performances, bratwurst eating contests, Polka dancing and more paired with the scents of pastries, bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels and sausage filling the clear autumn air. And of course, one of the main draws of the event lies in the drinks— mainly beer.

There was quite a variety available, along with refillable steins that added a jolly and very German feel to the drinking.

There was even a stein hoisting contest, testing who could hold two full mugs in front of them for

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the longest amount of time. The event is completely free, so there’s no reason to miss out on this Denver tradition next year. If you weren’t able to make the event, consider checking out Denver Beer Fest, which runs from now until Oct. 4. The festival offers over 300 beer-centric events at location all around Denver.

You can keep up with Denver Oktoberfest on twitter at @OktoberfestDen and on the “Denver OctoberFest” Facebook page.

How to do Denver on a budget

by Jonathan Ackley Contributing Writer

Going out in the Mile High City can be intimidating to those on a budget.

But, not to worry: Denver is an exciting and vibrant place with tons of affordable things to do, and there are many options that cater to a wide variety of interests and budgets alike. From shopping to golfing to spending a day looking at classical art, there is something for everyone in Denver.

courtesy oF archdaily.net The Denver Art Museum’s distinctive and striking architecture makes it stand out from all the other buildings around it.

16th Street Mall: Cost - Free 16th Street between Union Station and Broadway Located in the heart of downtown, the 16th Street Mall is filled with retail stores like Patagonia, H&M, PacSun and Under Armour, restaurants and department stores stretching from Union Station to Broadway. It is an ideal location to spend an entire day or just a few hours walking around with your friends doing everything from watching various street performers to grabbing a bite to eat to shopping at the various stores located on and around the mall. Although the mall extends for 1.25 miles, there is a MallRide bus that runs the length of the mall, making it easy to get around quickly.

Botanic Gardens: Cost - $12 (with student ID) 1007 York St The Denver Botanic Gardens is a 23-acre garden complex that is maintained yearround and has many different attractions located inside it.

There are several main gardens, like the Japanese garden and enclosed tropical greenhouse, complete with palm trees, which is among the most notable. There is also a sunken concert amphitheater that holds concerts frequently.

Having a picnic in the gardens is allowed, so if you are planning on spending a day there, be sure to pack a lunch and spend the day seeing everything the Gardens have to offer.

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Part of the Japanese garden, one of the most popular areas of the Botanic Gardnes.

Denver Art Museum: Cost $8 (with student ID) 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy

Harvard Gulch Golf Course - Cost: $9 660 Iliff Ave

There are a variety of museums and art installations around Denver, but arguably the best of them all is the Denver Art Museum. It has many year-round exhibits ranging from an expansive collection of Asian art, several Pre-Columbian displays, many works by modern artists such as Picasso and Matisse and contemporary art by artists like Andy Warhol. Be on the lookout for its frequentlychanging temporary exhibits, which encompass everything from modern photography to American Indian art. Entry to the museum is free on the first Saturday of every month, so if you are planning to go on one of those dates, be sure to get there early.

Are you interested in spending an afternoon playing golf, but don’t have the equipment or time for a traditional course? Look no further than Harvard Gulch, a small par-3 course close to campus. It can be played in about an hour and there is no need to bring your own clubs because they have them available for free at the clubhouse, making Harvard Gulch a perfect spot for beginners and experienced golfers alike. And at the price, it is affordable for everyone, so get a group together and play a round in the beautiful fall weather. Also be sure to check out night golf, offered every Saturday night from dusk to 11 p.m.

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Gaga and Bennett a dynamic duo

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Tony Bennett, pictured left, with pop-vocalist Lady Gaga performing “The Lady is a Tramp.” Bennett and Gaga recently released a striking new duet album.

By Adam Lujan Contributing Writer Fans of pop diva Lady Gaga are in for a pleasant surprise with “Cheek to Cheek,” her new duet album featuring living legend Tony Bennett. Gaga abandons her usual techno-pop anthems for crooning, schmaltzy jazz standards with one of music’s most stalwart figures. The album, featuring hits by the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, is classic Tony Bennett fare with just a dash of Gaga — and it works remarkably well.

Gaga, 28, and Bennett, 88, are certainly an odd couple, considering the sixty-year age gap. Despite — and maybe because of — this difference, Gaga and Bennett come together to create something quite special. Bennett is known for his refined and unwavering decades-long career, while Gaga is pop music’s shock-performance queen and

a vocal social activist. As duet partners, they balance each other out — if Bennett is the bass line, Gaga is the melody.

As one, they have never sounded better.

“Gaga and Bennett are certainly an odd couple... but as duet partners, they balance each other out.”

A few highlights from the album are the titular track “Cheek to Cheek,” the rousing “I Won’t Dance” and the mesmerizing “Nature Boy.” In Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek,” Gaga and Bennett are in perfect synchronization.

With closed eyes, it’s easy to imagine

the performance happening in the basement of a jazz club at 2 a.m. and at a hoity-toity cocktail affair in Manhattan.

Similarly, the Kern-HammersteinHarbach showstopper “I Won’t Dance,” comes straight out of a musical — literally (it first appeared the 1934 musical “Three Sisters.”) The adorable backand-forth between Gaga and Bennett builds to a thrilling crescendo sure to get even the most sour of sourpusses to tap his foot.

The album’s most haunting and gorgeous song is “Nature Boy,” first recorded by Nat King Cole. Here, Gaga and Bennett rely on the unique, evocative melody, underscored by a simple arrangement. It’s a blissfully serene tune perfect for a quiet afternoon stroll.

Gaga and Bennett each get a chance to shine in solo numbers “Lush Life” and “Sophisticated Lady.” With “Lush Life,” Gaga is at her most raw, somber and divine. Gaga’s unquestionably stunning voice is on full display here, proof there is real talent

under her sometimes-distracting glitz and pizazz. Bennett also shows his softer side with “Sophisticated Lady,” first popularized by Billie Holiday.

Anyone doubting Bennett’s vitality as a performer will be sure to reconsider after listening to this mournful and lovely rendition.

“Cheek to Cheek,” in a lot of ways, serves as vindication for both Gaga and Bennett. Gaga isn’t just a flashy performer in a controversial outfit, and Bennett isn’t an irrelevant reminder of yesteryear — as some critics might say.

They each show their depth and nuance as performers with this album.

Relying on jazz and show tune classics sung by everyone from Frank Sinatra to David Bowie allows them to put their own definitive stamp on the American songbook. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett bring out something remarkable in each other, making “Cheek to Cheek” an utterly delightful listening experience.

Drugs, murder and corruption rampant in “Fat Tuesday” Book Bin

By Abbie Randall Contributing Writer

Everyone loves a thrilling murder mystery. There’s something about the being involved in the unraveling of clues that makes your heart speed up: investigating suspects, following the trail, creating theories and the inevitable race to capture the murderer at the end before they kill the final target. However, have you ever read a mystery story where part of the plot is knowing who the murderer is from the very beginning?

Burke Basile is a hard-headed but honorable cop in the New Orleans Police Department. When his partner and best friend are killed in a drug raid, Basile is bent on revenge against the man he knows to be responsible: Wayne Bardo.

The problem is there is next to nothing Basile can do because Bardo’s defense attorney is the flamboyant and well-known Pinkie Duvall, who manages to get Bardo released without charges after a jury trial. To make things worse, Basile finds his wife has been cheating on him. Spurred by frustration and a lack of ability to find justice from within his position as a cop, Basile quits his job and forms the plan of a man with nothing left to lose.

In the meantime, we meet Remy Duvall, the young and seemingly flawless wife of Pinkie. It soon becomes apparent that theirs is not a happy union.

Reading through the viewpoint of Remy, we feel her apathy towards her husband and overall unhappiness. Pinkie is domineering, possessive and condescending. Unfortunately, we find ourselves disappointed in Remy for simply absorbing her husband’s sugarcoated abuse. Through Remy, it is revealed that

Pinkie’s business affairs are anything but clean as he controls murderers and drug dealers whom he acquitted in the past.

Basile plants himself in the life of Mrs. Duvall as a preacher in need of donations for charity. However, his plan runs much deeper as he targets Pinkie, who Basile believes to be the center of drugs, murders and corruption within the department. Once his plans start rolling, nothing can stop them, not even once he realizes that maybe Remy is a victim too. Basile is forced to face the past, his own deeply rooted guilt and the unavoidable feelings he develops for Remy. However his actions can’t be undone, sparking what literally becomes a battle to the death.

Sandra Brown has crafted her story in an intriguing fashion, blatantly displaying the “good guy” and the “bad guy.” As a result, we are left in the thrill of figuring out who will ultimately come out on top in their battle

of smarts, wills and morality.

Every time you think you have the character’s plan of action mapped out, Brown throws in a twist and you are forced back to the beginning of the puzzle, wondering what options are left to pursue. Brown is also skilled in cleverly covering blocks of time when she switches between characters. We forget that as we follow one character in time, the others are meanwhile involved in unmentioned activities that turn into surprises for later in the plot.

This story is fast with challenges and twists that force you to keep reading until the very last page. More than one life hangs in the balance, dependent upon questions that are answered at a painstakingly-suspenseful pace. The theories of possible betrayal and morality build. We wait for the final straw that will break the camel’s back, after which only one man will be left standing in the bayous of New Orleans.

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One of a capella’s own: Mark McCarthy DU Spotlight FEAT. EXIT 205

By Maddy Meredith Entertainment Editor We’ve all sung in the shower or belted out some Aretha alone in our bedrooms. But the rare and proud who can sing without the support of any kind of instrument are on a nearly untouchable level — enter the world of a cappella.

Today, we bring you one of our own, Mark McCarthy. He’s a sophomore majoring in international studies and Spanish, and the community outreach chair in the group Exit 205.

Along with Exit 205, he’s a USG off-campus senator, co-chair of the Sustainability Committee, programming chair of the DU Environmental Team and a member of the USG Diversity committee.

How did you initially get started with Exit 205?

“Initially, I didn’t actually know that I was good at singing. I loved singing in the shower, but that was the extent of it [laughs]. When I came into college, I adopted the motto of trying anything once. There were other people on my floor freshman year who were going to the Exit auditions, and invited me along. I was nervous, because I had never sung in front of people and I didn’t think I was any good at it, but I went anyways.

“When I got a call-back, I was surprised. During the second round of call-backs, I was sad because I liked everyone in Exit after bonding with them, but I thought there was no way I was going to be called back. Every single moment since then has been incredible and eye-opening for me. I’ve

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Mark McCarthy, sophomore Off-Campus class president, center, performs this past May with a capella group Exit 205. learned to love performing in front of people, and being able to express myself through singing is a completely different perspective. I never saw myself as a singer, always a pianist.”

What’s the best part of being involved in a group like Exit 205?

“It’s mostly the community aspect that it builds, and the friendships that it buidts and the ability to achieve a lot of professional results as well as emotional ones. Also, seeing every person grow as a person and a musician.”

Do you have any advice based on your experience in Exit that you want to give to the DU community?

“Your college experience will be intensely improved if you have a community to lean on. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a music or acapella group, but just be a part of something. Don’t feel forced to join an organization or

group of people where you feel pressured to be someone else to make friends. If it’s an on-campus organization, find one that will support you for the person that you are and express your individuality… that’s what Exit has done for me.”

How do you see Exit moving forward in the future?

“I think we just have to keep setting high goals for ourselves and the group to achieve, because last year, we accomplished more than we’ve ever accomplished in any other year, and we improved in so many areas, that the best thing to do would be continuing on that path. Increasing our presence on campus and off - campus [and] growing our name are also important.”

Who are some of your vocal inspirations or favorite musicians?

“For sure, Beyonce. I think she

has the most beautiful voice that has existed on Planet Earth, other than Etta James or Freddy Mercury. I love Sufjan Stevens, some other folk-alternative bands like Andrew Bird and Beirut.

I like Spanish and classical music as well, and being in Exit has made me fall in love with Guilty Pop Pleasures like ‘Bang Bang’ by Ariana Grande, Jesse J and Nikki Minaj.”

What’s your upcoming show schedule this quarter?

“We are doing a ton of events for co-programming. Our schedule is still tentative. We will still do a lot of the events we did last year, and as always we will have a culminating fall concert sometime in week nine. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/exit205, or look at our newly designed website by Amanda Kriss at http://www.exit205.com/.”

The endurance of Sondre Lerche through old and new

By Annie Nagel & Maddy Meredith Clarion Staff We know Norway for its skiing, salmon and as the world’s third largest oil exporter. What we many may not know about the “Land of the Midnight Sun” is that it is home to European pop artist Sondre Lerche. Lerche emerged in 2000 at the age of 19, releasing his first extended play, “You Know So Well.”

Since then, Lerche has grown in popularity all over Europe while extending his jazzy, rock, 60’s pop-influenced tunes over the ocean for our curious ears. In the past 14 years Lerche has released nine albums: his most recent, “Please,” was released Sept. 23. But to understand the expertise of Sondre Lerche’s style, we must return to his first live album, Bootlegs.

Lerche opens Bootlegs with a feelgood, catchy song titled “When the River.” The song speaks to the rebellious, impulsive, carefree days of childhood, love and life. He preaches to the twist and turns of life in the chorus, “Just around the bend and back again/ Just another place to leave without a trace/ just another mile down a dead end dream/ when the river turns I’ll come down with the rain.” The songs flows much like water would, with the chorus enchanting as the smooth bends of the river, and the joy note guitar chords resembling the bumps along the way.

In essence, Lerche draws us in

calmly only to prove just why the album is titled Bootlegs. The album is raw in both emotion and quality, the live audience becoming part of the message and lyrics instead of interrupting them. Lerche takes us on a trip through ten tracks, each breaking new ground.

Lerche’s voice can be compared to Sinatra’s, yet, just as soon as you think you’ve heard that voice before, he delves into an inflection you know is unique to the Norwegian.

Throughout the album Lerche’s defiant use of his weak falsetto contradicts our expectations. This is exemplified in “Domino,” where it dominates the song.

Lerche unites the audience once again in “Go Right Ahead,” a track resembling more of an anthem, with the band singing the chorus right along with him.

There is an extensive use of the high hat cymbal throughout the album, instilling a ruffian attitude. The A-wall chime can be heard in “Phantom Punch,” the most aggressive song on the album. A personal favorite, “Private Caller” echoes of a relationship scorned with clarity.

The young artist once again opens new windows into the music world with this album, proving that as usual, there are no limits in the music industry. Bootlegs inspires us to stray from the norm and explore life free of assimilation, as does “Please.” Unlike a large majority of artists, Lerche has once again proven his track record in creating another innovative and evocative album.

“Bad Law,” the first EP released off of Please draws listeners in with a catchy guitar sound, following Lerche’s

initially-delicate crooning. His vocals are the strongest point here, with only the drum beat and sharp guitar rhythm offering support. As the song progresses, the energy reaches several peaks and ties the entire sound together.

“When crimes are passionate/can love be seperate?” he pleads, asking us to draw from our own emotional experiences and suggesting the drama of a lost love through the chorus.

The moodiness continues in “Crickets,” which is an atmospheric and dramatic epithet. Lerche’s voice lulls us to sleep but the woven layers of chorus refuses to lose course. “Cut off my hand as I reach for the fire,” Lerche suggests,

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in a masochistic, yet charming, tone.

He describes the uselessness of arguing in a soft yet convincing melody, with an enchanting rhetoric that fans of Lerche will observe in lyrics like “we’re singing a song for the crickets/you look suspicious/ I’ve no suspicion/can’t overcome our faults.” Though the takeaway might provide some with a feeling of futility, the optimism of the backbeat encapsulates Lerche’s previous harmonies and meshes in a new startling darkness.

This new album is full of emotion, as it is an ode to the end of eight years of marriage for Lerche. He leaves no boundaries unwielded drawing on our emotions and beliefs, just as Bootlegs did.

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Club uniform guidelines are too strict Nikki Frick

Contributing Writer Involvement in club sports is an excellent opportunity in which many DU students participate. Club teams help fill a hole for those who don’t want to commit to a varsity sport, those whose activity isn’t an NCAA sport or those who simply want to try something new.

With any university-endorsed activity, there are hoops to jump through and forms to fill. In particular, club sports are required to use uniforms that follow specific branding guidelines to prevent interference with DU’s obligations to the NCAA. While these guidelines are necessary, their current implementation undermines the large amount of time and efforts club officers must invest to organize their sports. DU needs to be

more active in easing these restrictions on club sports.

The uniform guidelines are available for anybody to view and seem reasonable at first glance. There are rules about which logos to use and which colors are acceptable, so as to prevent alterations to any DU logos and ensure a sport doesn’t create their own uniform colors.

Upon further reading, however, one feature of the guidelines becomes very clear: black is not allowed as the primary color in any type of apparel. As club sports must work through the extra restrictions of limited funding, this feature can be extremely difficult to navigate. Many apparel companies offer discounted uniforms only in specific colors, black included.

While it may be easy to find uniforms for some club sports in the available colors (e.g. crimson t-shirts for club soccer), others have more difficulties. Imagine

finding ski jackets and pants for an entire team in white. Can you see climbers ditching their black capris for climbing competitions? Clearly, this restriction is too burdensome for some sports.

There is another dilemma that arises with these guidelines: they are newlyenforced. In past years, some clubs may have been able to wear black as a primary uniform color without too much hassle. However, DU has been cracking down on apparel.

Uniforms from past years may be confiscated or athletes may not be able to use them in public. This means many athletes cannot wear the club apparel that they have been purchasing for years. While some extra restrictions on club apparel are reasonable, the enforcement of this rule is absurd. Athletes should, at the very least, be allowed to wear their old apparel in public, especially during the transition period when clubs are switching over to non-black uniforms.

While there is much to object to with uniform guidelines, there is one bright spot: as of this year, club sports are allowed to use “Denver” on their uniforms. In previous years, “Pioneers” and “DU” were the only permissible logos. This change is a big step towards legitimacy, especially for sports that compete in a large region where “Pioneers” and “DU” may not be recognized by other teams and fans. This is an excellent step for DU, but more work needs to be done.

DU has an outstanding club sports program with a high level of student involvement.

This makes it all-too-necessary to improve its uniform guidelines. If clubs cannot use the color black, exceptions to this rule should at least be approved. More importantly, athletes should be able to use previously-approved uniforms in public. DU is making progress towards allowing reasonable uniforms for clubs, but improvements need to be made at a faster rate.

Study abroad embraces multiculturalism and skyrockets success Alyssa Bekerman Contributing Writer

To assimilate into the DU culture, there were a few things incoming freshmen needed to pick up quickly: Refer to Centennial Halls only as “Halls,” know Thursday nights are considered the weekend and studying abroad is expected and assumed by all. The study abroad attitude is warranted, as studying abroad has been shown to expose students to different cultures and thus catapults their chances for success in an increasing globalized world.

According to the National Association for International Educators (NAFSA), only 1 percent of all U.S. college students study abroad. At DU, however, over 60 percent of graduates study abroad — and with good reason. Studies conducted by study abroad organizations demonstrated that spending even a month in another country exposes students to diverse cultures, promotes independence and inspires them to give back to their communities.

In a study conducted by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), a major study abroad organization, it was concluded that 98 percent of 3,400 students who studied abroad felt that the experience “helped them to better understand their own

cultural values and biases.”

By living somewhere else, students immerse themselves into an entirely different world than their own. They see the cultural architecture, eat the food and communicate with people with unique perspectives. Studying abroad forces a person to live and appreciate life in a way that is not like their own. When people learn about diversity, they are better equipped to relate to others because they have been taught to do so. The more exposure a person has to multiple cultures, the more awareness he or she has of how different — yet similar — people are, which can be beneficial when looking for a job.

When a person is able to interact with a variety of people, that person is more likely to succeed because they are able to connect to others and interact with them. By studying abroad, people have the opportunity to not only gain the necessary experience to adapt to diversity, but also to gain valuable professional skills.

On trips such as SIT Abroad, students have the opportunity to do field research and work at health clinics or government agencies. Unlike classroom education, this type of experiential learning gives students a glimpse into how life in a certain field will be like and can also give them real-life, valuable insight on a topic of interest.

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For example, if a pre-med student travels to an African country and volunteers at a local health clinic while studying abroad, he or she will have first-hand knowledge of how rural medicine operates and the problems associated with it. These students will not just be bystanders of pressing issues around the world; they will be on the forefront, equipped with the accurate and necessary understanding to combat critical international problems.

Studying abroad illustrates the world as it truly is, not how another person, class or website says it is.

Although studying abroad is an incredible opportunity, it is not without consequence. In many instances, it can be expensive. According to International Studies Abroad (ISA) programs, programs can cost, on average, $15,000 per semester. This charge also does not always include housing, airfare or living expenses. Furthermore, credit earned abroad is not always guaranteed to transfer toward graduation or major requirements. If credit fails to transfer, that can set a student’s graduation back by a quarter or more, depending on how much time they spent abroad.

While studying abroad may seem daunting due to cost and fear of wasting a quarter or more, DU has made excellent attempts to remedy any issues that may arise.

The reason so many students

study abroad here is because of the Cherrington Global Scholars initiative.

Designed to give everyone a chance to go abroad, this program allows students to pay no more than what they pay per quarter to attend DU and also reduces the cost of round-trip airfare, personal expenses, and transportation within the host city by allowing students to choose from over 100 DUsponsored programs.

To be eligible, according to DU’s study abroad website, students must have completed 90 credits before studying abroad, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in good academic and student conduct standing, have completed two quarters at DU before the program starts and be at least 18 years old. DU makes it impossible to not at least try to study abroad.

Overall, studying abroad is already at the top of most students’ college agendas. With the quarter system, it is not hard to squeeze in a quarter of study abroad, especially when the credits can be approved for transfer ahead of time.

By being assertive and well-informed, studying abroad can be affordable and worthwhile. College is one of the few times in life where students have the time to travel and gain knowledge, both for academic credit and personal growth.

Grab a passport, pencil, and notebook. A world of learning awaits.

what would you like to see happen on campus this year?

earl salmons Sophomore Missouri “An increase in inter-club cooperation.”

madeleine alvarado Senior Colorado “Increased support for veterans on campus.”

avery turman Sophomore Minnesota “I don’t know, it’s too big of a question for me.”

lauren lustiag Sophomore Colorado “More events or opportunities for math and science students to show their work.”

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Rush week: it’s all Greek to me Jena Moch

Contributing Writer As Rush week comes to a close and the final bids are made, the common question around campus is whether it is a good idea for each individual to rush. There are multiple opinions about Greek Life as a whole, as well as rush week in general. While none of us are exactly experts on the subject matter, we all have our own personal thoughts and opinions on the subject.

As someone who didn’t rush, I’m not really for or against Greek Life. It is a good fit for some students to be a part of; however, Greek Life isn’t right for everyone.

Although many think they have to be part of the Greek system to have the “college experience,” at DU that isn’t really the case.

When students were asked what kind of impact they think the Greek system has on our campus, there was a variety of answers. Some feel that Greek Life students are exclusive, highlight things that truly matter, that Greek Life divides campus and thar it is a very stereotypical college experience.

However, many also feel that Greek Life members do amazing things for campus, whether it be fundraising or hosting public service events.

This second group also feels that rushing is a great way to meet new people, being in fraternity or sorority may lead to important connections later in life and that Greek Life brings a great spirit to the campus. Every possible view of Greek Life, positive or negative, was expressed at some point in interviews I

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For instance, the side that was not for rushing felt that it was exclusive because they felt they were very different from the average Greek participant, so they would feel out of place. Additionally, it’s hard to comment on if someone isn’t focusing on highlighting important values because everyone’s values are different.

As for dividing campus: regardless of whether or not Greek Life existed, there would be something that not every member was involved in due to limited spots or different interests.

As for the side for rushing: it’s understandable to want a social group with similar values and interests. In response to having connections in life: connections are always valuable but can come from anywhere is great, but, if you have similar interests.

If you aren’t interested in Greek Life, it may be a waste of your time to rush because you are less likely to find the people you’d click with in that location if that wasn’t one of your interests.

The fact that we all feel so differently about the subject matter is actually what makes this so great — it means our campus is filled with people with many different mindsets and interests.

It’s what sets this campus apart from many others, because on a number of college campuses, Greek Life is a big part of what makes up the quintessential college experience; it would be weird if you weren’t Greek.

Many other campuses in the United States have a much higher percentage of students who are official Greek mem-

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bers than we do at DU. Here, it is merely one of the many options for being involved and you should actively seek to find your own niche on campus.

We may have similar numbers in terms of what percentage of the population rushes but what many fail to realize is that rush week is when Greek Life seems most prominent on campus due to the fact that KATERINA ARZHAYEV | CLARION it’s recruitment Members of the DU Delta Gamma sorority pose for photos during bid day of rush week, Sept. 22. time. It’s the start of the new year, and more people are involved or are looking to get involved in the Greek system than once the houses are sorted out and people are cut.

Many of them will either drop out, not get a bid or were never rushing to begin with.

It is entirely up to From Sept. 17, 2014 you whether or not to be involved.

In the story from Sept. 17, “Korbel breaks At the end of the day, ground next week”, it was stated that Jeffrey Tarr nobody will like you any would be attending the Korbel groundbreaking more or any less based on whether you choose to be event. He did not attend this event, but instead a member of a fraternity or attended the Korbel Dinner. sorority.

We all just want our We sincerely regret this error. friends and fellow classmates to be happy because that’s Readers wishing to submit corrections, or what is most important. those concerned about the paper’s journalistic Everyone just wants to integrity, may contact Editor-in-Chief Lanna belong somewhere, and you Giauque at duclarioneditor@gmail.com. should never feel that “goin’ Greek” is your only option.

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on June 22, 2012, “Many girls drop out of school when they are married young, thus losing their right to education and life skills needed to participate in the workforce—and the absence of their participation in economic development has consequences.”

The cycle of poverty is perpetuated through this cultural norm—girls are withdrawn from school when a husband is found, never to be considered as a valid member of the workforce. Alraiby is just one of the people pursuing a child marriage ban in the country.

Despite years of labour, she is no where near reaching a consensus in the government.

Recently, the government has been changed. On Sept. 23, Yemen’s Shia Muslim rebel group forced their way into the government and declared their “revolution” successful. President Hadi, who was elected for the post in 2012, unwillingly signed a peace deal that had been drafted by the UN. It calls for him to assign a new prime minister and senior advisor—both are to be chosen from the Shia resistance group. It is possible that threats from the

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A small country on the southern tip of the Arabian peninsula is home to some of the most severe poverty of the world: Yemen. In an article published on Jan. 6, AlMonitor stated that, “Nearly 54 percent of all Yemenis, who number about 25 million, remain below the poverty line. Unemployment rates have risen to 40 percent in general, and stand at over 60 percent among the youth.”

This, combined with a society that is more than 99 percent Muslim, creates a culture where traditional practices flourish.

A majority of the girls in Yemen are threatened with violence and/or death if they do not get married to the usually much older husbands chosen for them by their families.

This misconception of Islamic text draws criticism from Western Muslims and is a misrepresentation of the religion.

Dr. Jamela Saleh Alraiby, the Deputy Minister of Public Health and Population of Yemen, wrote

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The U.S. Senate race The struggle between incumbent Democratic Senator Mark Udall and his Republican rival, Congressman Cory Gardner, could not only define the U.S. Senate majority come January 2015, but may also shape Colorado politics for years to come.

Udall and Gardner are separated by a genuine ideological gulf, and both have tried to run away from their pasts in this election.

Udall has tried to escape his voting record, which is both strongly partisan and tied to President Barack Obama, whose job approval is relatively low in Colorado; in 2013, Udall supported 107 of 108 bills on which Obama took a stance, leading to the oft-repeated GOP attack line that Udall supports Obama 99 percent of the time. This was problematic for Udall when, over

the summer, Obama came to fundraise for the Senator. Udall wasn’t seen in public with Obama and awkwardly dodged a question about Obama’s support while live on CNN. Gardner, on the other hand, has been painted by Udall and the left as being a radical on abortion, birth control and personhood.

Seeing all these issues as germane to Colorado’s female electorate, Gardner’s past support of a “personhood” initiative, which would define life at conception and therefore prohibit abortions, has been used to make him look extreme. Additionally, his opponents point out that the Congressman is currently co-sponsoring more anti-abortion legislation in DC. The veracity of these claims is dubious, as Gardner renounced his support for personhood earlier this year when he decided to run for U.S. Senate.

These ideological clashes have also come to a head on energy.

Throughout the John Hickenlooper v. Jared Polis imbroglio on fracking that dominated the

White House to institute sanctions against the Houthi rebels in the case of continued violence ensured a relatively quicker road to the relative peace.

Aside from Iraq, Yemen is now the only country that is in the control of a Shia group, despite the branch of Islam being a minority in the country. Regardless of the power change, reforms do not shine upon the legislation.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is extremely prominent in the country, practiced on at least 23 percent of Yemeni women, according to the U.S. Department of State in 2001. Since then, the practice has only grown as the civil war spread violence and political and economic instability rocked the foundations of government.

The justification for both FGM and child brides is traditional as well as religious: many believe the practices are necessary in order for the child to be closer to Allah, and so that her husband will be more attracted to her.

However, Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, a Ph.D. from the Minaret of Freedom Institute, disagrees with this perspective on behalf of nonWestern Muslims. He quotes the Sunan Abu Dawûd, Book 41, #5251 in explaining why it exists within Islam in the first place: “A woman used to perform circumcision in

Medina [Madîna]. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to her: ‘Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband.’” However, it goes on to conclude that, “Since it has neither hygienic nor religious value, there is no justification for Muslims to engage in this painful and potentially harmful practice and it would be best to avoid it completely.”

Likewise, the explanation for child marriage also finds it’s roots in the Koran. Several times in the Sahih al-Bukhari, the Prophet (Muhammad) is mentioned to have written the marriage contract with Aisha when, “she was a girl of six years of age, and he consummated that marriage when she was nine years old” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3896).

Arzu Kaya Uranli, a freelance journalist for the Huffington post, wrote an article on April 21 in which she criticized the “men [who] use [Muhammad’s] marriage

to Aisha as an excuse to marry girls at young ages and claim that they do it to honor [his] sunnah,” defined as ‘normative behavior of the Prophet Muhammad’, “because it is known that his sunnah’s are the primary source of law, ethics and behavior Muslims should follow besides the laws of the Koran.”

“Yet again,” she concludes, “these men purposely misapprehended Prophet Muhammad’s sunnah of marriage.”

Even though Muslims disagree on the principles of their religion regarding FGM and child brides, the atrocities happening in Yemen to little girls increasingly continue.

In order for gender equality, the prosperity of life, and progress to increase in the world. It is the responsibility of DU students, as citizens of the world, to demand that the Yemeni government put a stop to the abusive practices of child brides and FGM.

GET “Udall and Gardner are separated by a genuine ideological gulf, and both have tried to run away from their pasts in this election.”

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news this summer, Udall escaped unscathed, despite attacks on his record of not supporting the Keystone XL pipeline. In addition to energy and the aforementioned issues, Obamacare—the Affordable Care Act—which Udall supports and Gardner opposes, has been an issue.

The contrast between the two politicos is clear: Gardner is a 40-year-old Representative from conservative Yuma, a tiny town on Colorado’s Eastern Plains.

He’s a fifth-generation Coloradan.

Udall, on the other hand, is 64, hails from the Boulder area and has been in Washington since 1998. He sailed to an easy victory in 2008 and now faces the fight of his political life. While Gardner has folksy roots in Colorado, Udall is the scion of an established political dynasty in the West.

His father, Mo Udall, served as a Democratic Representative from Arizona for 30 years. Udall has two other cousins in the Senate.

This race is key to control of the Senate. Most models and forecasts give the GOP a tenuous advantage in 2015, with a oneor two-seat majority. MSNBC articulated the stakes of the contest in a story from Sept.

19: “With new polls showing a GOP surge in Colorado, all eyes are on the Centennial State as a possible bellwether for control of the Senate.”

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DU raises hockey ticket prices for the 2014 season

Seven Denver students gather around their tent on Sept. 26 during the annual hockey ticket campout outside of DU’s Ritchie Center.

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For the eager freshmen sleeping in their tents outside of Magness Arena on Sept. 26, there was great anticipation for the morning and the ensuing availability of student hockey tickets.

In this college version of Christmas, students were able to purchase season tickets for the upcoming hockey schedule. This year, however, the price of tickets was raised to $50 from last year’s $20 for the bundle.

In spite of much harsher conditions and freezing temperatures last year, the $20 season tickets sold out in just two hours. All 500 of them. So, how will the increase in price affect student attendance this year?

Freshmen are mostly unaware of the hike in price, so maybe game attendance will be similar.

It could even increase the amount of freshmen at the games because these students will have paid more money per contest than last year’s crop of freshmen.

Therefore, there will be more money tied up in each game and possibly more incentive to get their full money’s worth. But, again, they have nothing to compare this year to.

Denver sophomore Madelyn Rahn did not buy tickets this year because of the price hike.

“I heard that it used to be $50 in past years and last year was only a trial run for $20. So I guess they’ve switched it back. I did not get tickets this year, but I did last year. I love hockey games, but I’ll probably only go to four this year. $20 will still be my limit,” Rahn said.

If many students think of the raise in price this way, attendance could logically lower.

However, many happy campers did purchase their tickets Saturday morning, including freshman Carolyn Angiollo.

“I love hockey, so I plan to go to every game. I camped out and it was cold, but worth it,” she said. “The package

covers about 15 games, so I’m happy with the price.”

Angiollo also knew about the increase in price.

“Fifty dollars is what it is. It’s still a value and I’m happy to pay that. It might have been $20 last year, but I wasn’t here for that. Lots of kids are going this year that I’ve talked to. They’re just excited for hockey, to get into the school spirit here,” Angiollo said.

Many students attend DU because of the rich hockey tradition, and are thrilled to attend the games as part of the student body, no matter the cost.

For a lot of students, the games are about more than paying for the ticket; they’re about attending a unique and authentic experience that only DU can provide. Games ingrains them into the community in a way no other event can.

“This season, we are excited to have a good schedule with quality opponents coming to town, as well as being the reigning NCHC Tournament Champions,” said Associate Vice Chancellor for DU’s External Affairs Ryan Peck.

“Our hope is that we can find the right balance of a packed student section along with various initiatives that attract non-hockey fans to come and check out a game. We need to pack the student section and create a home ice advantage every game—we appreciate [students’] help in doing so.”

Even at $50, the bundle of season tickets for students represents a good value. The hockey program’s tradition makes the games attractive and worthwhile year after year.

The annual campout received many participants and several students were glad to fork over the $50.

The attendance numbers will remain unclear until DU kicks off its hockey season in Denver’s Magness Arena on Oct. 4. The puck will drop at 7:07 p.m.

Overtime Sports Talk

Braiden Albrecht-Reed

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Taking a look at the Rockies Rounding out the end of their lengthy baseball schedule, the Colorado Rockies have turned in a few solid games in the past few weeks.

Posting a record of 7-1 between Sept. 16 and 23, the team gave fans something to cheer about after another miserable season.

The team is currently 66-96, sitting in fourth place in the NL West. Their win percentage of .407 is the secondworst out of all 30 teams.

Their home record has been particularly atrocious, sitting at 21-60.

The team-ravaged by injuries as usualcollapsed as the season wore on.

An exciting start to the year was soon squashed by a starting rotation that displayed several holes, albeit without several pitchers who were scheduled to begin the year healthy.

Also notorious for poor development, the organization failed to produce enough young talent to inject into the starting lineup.

Top pitching prospect Eddie Butler made his debut this year, but promptly found himself on the disabled list.

He improved as the year went on and achieved his first win, but failed to make a noticeable impact.

Newcomer Justin Morneau brought stability to first base after the retirement of legend Todd Helton. He has batted .319 with 82 runs batted in so far.

Eleventh in games played is superstar Troy Tulowitzki. Subject of many

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trade rumors, the star shortstop may be traded in the upcoming offseason.

But, with such a clearly demonstrated lack for developing prospects, the Rockies may favor riding out his contract instead of dealing him.

Another great player, Carlos Gonzalez, played only 70 games. Durability for these two has been an issue for the past few seasons, and one must wonder how long their times in the Mile High city will continue.

Inside the Avalanche

Even though the Avs are still in preseason, they remain winless so far this year.

Posting a 0-5 record, the team hopes to get on track by the start of the year.

The rosters have been very random up to this point, which is a point of emphasis here.

A mix of talented and lower-tier players, the preseason in the NHL is similar to that of the NFL. It can dictate individual’s standings with the team, but does little to show how the actual team will fare come the regular season.

The Avs dropped two games to Anaheim on the same day to start their preseason campaign. Half the roster was flown to Anaheim, while the other half stayed here, but both teams lost.

Next up was a pair of games in Canada as the Avalanche dropped two more games to the Montreal Canadians.

The second of those games was played in Quebec, which is the location of the old hockey team Quebec Nordiques.

The Nordiques moved from Quebec to Denver in 1995. The following season, the Avalanche brought Colorado its first professional sports championship. In spite of the history present at the game, the Avs returned home with yet another pair of losses.

In their fifth game, Colorado lost to Calgary by a score of 2-1. Players will be sent packing for their respective junior and minor league teams soon.

The regular season starts Oct. 9 against the Minnesota Wild. The team will play three more preseason contests before that date to determine which athletes will make the final 23-man roster.

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freshman, is from Alberta, Canada.

Rounding out this year’s roster After winning the conference are junior Adam Ruben and freshchampionship and going to NCAA men Jake Kelley and Chris Korte, regionals last year, the DU men’s golf both of whom attended Regis Jesuit team is looking to continue its past High School in Littleton. success this season.

With first year head coach Erik “We usually do have a couple Billington at the helm, DU most of international players who formed recently played at the Ram Masters relationships with the national Invitational in Fort Collins. The Piocoaches and former players that are neers had the lead with 11 holes to go, from Europe, so I think that’s why we but ended up finishing third behind have so many,” Billington said.

Colorado State University and the While the team is already lookUniversity of Kansas. Three out of the ing strong, they are a little inexpeDU’s five players finished in the top 25 rienced. With so many freshmen on at the event, as well. the team, the main goal is getting “It was a good start,” Billington play at the collegiate level. said. “CSU just beat us “It’s just self-belief at the end on their home and believing that we’re course, but I feel really a great team,” Billington good about this team.”

“It’s just self-believe said.

The team, which It helps to be coming and believing that features four freshmen, off of a conference chamwe’re a grea team,” is a little bit younger pionship, but having a Erik Billington, than usual. Normally, fresh outlook can benefit Head Coach there are only two or the team even further. three freshmen, but Bil“As a first year head lington is not too worcoach, I think I bring ried about the youth of excitement and a fresh this year’s roster. style,” Billington said.

“All nine guys can Billington, who play really well,” Billington said. “We graduated from DU in 2002, has been have lots of good players, not just a part of the DU golf program since couple.”

2012, recruiting and supporting both Only five members of the team the women’s and men’s head coaches, can travel, but Billington expects most recently as the associate head the team’s depth to be their strength coach for the women’s team. throughout the season. He is also He took over this past summer expecting sophomore Petter Mikalsen after previous coach Eric Hoos to have a very strong year. resigned.

“He’s playing really good golf right “I think the team is very motinow,” Billington said. “And we’re lookvated because of a fresh face,” Biling at him to play really well this year.” lington said.

Mikalsen, who is from Norway, The team’s next tournament is was named to the All-Norwegian team the Mark Simpson Colorado Inviin high school, and came in fifth place tational in Erie on Sept. 29 and 30. as an individual at the Ram Masters.

The University of Colorado is hostHe is one of five international ing the event. players on the team. Senior Victor “I expect us to compete and be Doka and junior Arti Edelman are strong again just like we were in the both from Switzerland, though both last tournament,” Billington said. “It’s attended high school in Florida; nice to play in the home state.”

Sawyer D’Argonne Contributing Writer I’ll be the first to admit that calling today a “Golden Age” of sports is a stretch. Actually, it’s a downright lie.

Looking at sports today, is like looking at a “who’s who” of screw ups.

Pro Bowlers Ray Rice and Greg Hardy join others atop a list of NFL players who have been exposed in spousal abuse scandals.

Former MVP of the NFL Adrian Peterson has been implicated in a child abuse scandal which will likely cost him his season. Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson will be selling his controlling share of the franchise due to a racist email he sent in August of 2012.

Things aren’t golden, but they also may not be as bad as they seem.

The professional athletes committing crimes are a very loud minority.

However, the NFL has the highest of the big four professional sports since 2010, according to a study by Vocativ earlier this month.

Part of the reason for the lower crime rates in professional sports is certainly the more competitive compensation. The poverty rate among NFL players is zero.

With that in mind, even when it seems like the entire league consists of little more than thugs and cowards, it is important to remember that, for the most part, professional football players, along with other athletes, are generally good people and tend to be active in their communities.

But, there is a reason that is seems worse than it is. Obviously, big names committing big crimes will always flood media outlets. Players and owners alike, whether they like it or not, are prominent figures in the public arena.

This means that their actions and words can affect people on a global scale. It may not seem fair, but, when

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The Clarion spoke with women’s soccer freshman Jocelyn Loomis over the weekend.

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SPORT: Soccer GRADE: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared JERSEY NUMBER: #10

Q: How long have you been playing soccer?

A: I’ve been playing soccer since I was about 4 years old. Just rec soccer and from rec I went to a competitive team and then moved to a different comp team. I started on a club team and then I tried out for the high school team… played all four years there. With the club, I was traveling and going to tournaments. From there, I went to college.

Q: Where are you from?

A: I’m from Salt Lake City.

Q: What position do you play?

A: I play center-mid, mostly attackingmid, but I play forward sometimes also.

Q: How would you describe the team dynamic?

A: It’s really cool because the whole team has come together really well. The seniors and upperclassmen really help a lot with everything, kind of guiding us along, helping us here and there, talking to us. A lot of the seniors take that leading role.

Q: Do you have any personal goals for yourself this season?

A: Yeah, I think some of my goals have

been to make an impact somehow on the team, just coming in and not being under the rug, not just going through the motions. I want to make an impact and be some sort of help on the team.

That’s one of my major goals. And I’d like to go to the [NCAA] tournament.

Q: How did you get to DU? A: It was mainly soccer. I was looking at a few different schools and I had verbally committed to Utah Valley University and their level of soccer wasn’t the same as DU. But Denver was the only place I could go and really be happy.

Q: What are you majoring in?

A: I am undeclared right now but I’m looking towards psychology with maybe a major in art because of graphic design.

Q: Is there any fun childhood soccer memory you have to share?

A: When I was younger, I was super sensitive and I wasn’t aggressive at all. So, one game, the keeper and I collided and when she got up she had a broken wrist and I felt so bad. Then the next play I went 50/50 with a girl and I stopped the ball with my foot and she went to kick it but she tripped and then dislocated her shoulder. Two in one game and I was bawling after that. I was probably 9 at the time.

fans are buying a player’s jersey to wear or to give to a child, that player has a responsibility as a role model and an upstanding citizen.

Baltimore Ravens fans agree; when the team offered fans a chance to exchange their Rice jerseys for free, spending in six figures to replace the over 7000 jerseys returned.

Therein lies the silver lining: it may have taken NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell seeing a video of the Rice incident to become outraged, but for fans and the greater public, it didn’t.

The incredibly strong outcry against Rice, Peterson and others shows that the public put up with this unacceptable behavior no longer.

A famous CoverGirl ad, which advertised a new Baltimore Ravens makeup line was altered to show the model with a black eye, headlined a viral movement sparking boycotts of the NFL and calling for the resignation of Roger Goodell, especially among female fans.

A new precedent has been set. If an owner is racist, that owner may lose his or her team. If a player hits his spouse, he will be cut and suspended indefinitely. Harsher penalties will likely lead to fewer incidents, but more can be done. Players are made very aware of the league’s code of conduct policies, but the change has to be made sooner than later.

If the reigning Heisman winner Jameis Winston (who has been implicated in sexual assault, public obscenity and shoplifting scandals in his time at Florida State), has taught the public anything in the past couple weeks, it’s that some of the most talented players destined for professional athletics clearly do not know how to handle themselves properly.

As perhaps the biggest name in college sports, having the potential to excel in both professional football or baseball, Winston provides a perfect example of how talent isn’t enough to succeed.

As athletes begin to climb in the public eye, they need to have a better understanding of what the public expects of them.

This has to start at the university level, when athletes are just coming into their fame. At DU we have student athletes who will eventually grace the professional arena and, as students, we have a responsibility to make sure that they act to our standards.

This is, and must be, true around the nation. With a greater understanding of how powerful and damaging a single action can be, athlete conduct will improve.

Given the already-small percentage of crimes committed in professional sports, there is an opportunity for these leagues to become exemplary examples of strong character.

No, things aren’t golden, but they could be soon. Culpability ultimately lies with the person who commits the crime. But the public and the higherups in sports need to hold these people responsible and be able to create better policy in dealing with these scandals.

Seeing domestic violence, child abuse, racism and other problems in sports takes away from what we love to see on the field, and overshadows the incredible amount of good professional sports teams do in their respective communities.

I didn’t like what I saw from Rice, Peterson or the myriad of other screwups lately, but the light that has now been shined on the problems and the change in league policy shows that change is on the horizon. If that means never seeing a once-great star on the field again, so be it.