DU Clarion Volume 123 Issue 6

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DU’s Catholic chaplain visits Vatican RUTH HOLLENBACK STAFF WRITER

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arlier this year, two priests of DU’s Catholic Men’s religious community—DU’s Catholic chaplain the Rev. John Ignatius, and another priest, the Rev. Paul Kostka—were selected as the “Missionaries of Mercy” for the archdiocese of Denver. They were asked to come to Rome to be mandated by Pope Francis on Feb. 9. The Clarion spoke with the Chaplain to hear about Fr. John and Fr. Paul’s travels in Rome.

Describe your role as the Catholic Chaplain at DU, both in relation to the Catholic community at DU, and to the rest of the students and faculty.

As the Catholic chaplain at DU, I have the honor of continuing and building the legacy of Jesus Christ: preaching Jesus’ message, teaching Jesus’ Gospel and promoting the mission of Jesus. My first responsibility is the conversion and education of those who are already Catholic. Catholic college students are a vibrant minority whose ancient beliefs are worthy of respect and support. The Catholic Church rejoices that college students are so interested in Jesus Christ and His ongoing mission. And I am blessed to celebrate sacraments, educate faithful Catholics, and overcome prejudices against the Church by representing Jesus’ words, Jesus’ teaching, Jesus’ example and Jesus’ Church.

How did you and Fr. Paul Kostka get to be selected as the “Missionaries of Mercy” for the Archdiocese of Denver?

Occasionally a pope will call for a Jubilee Year, which is a year of celebrating the forgiveness and mercy Jesus wins for us by his death and resurrection. Catholics are called to receive that mercy in being forgiven, and also to extend that mercy in forgiving others. Catholics are also encouraged to practice Jesus’ “works of mercy,” which include feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, providing for the poor.

This year, the Pope has also designated “Missionaries of Mercy,” who are empowered as all priests are to absolve and forgive sins in the name of Jesus. However, the Pope has also symbolically empowered “Missionaries of Mercy” to absolve some of those sins that only the Pope has the authority to absolve.

In addition, Missionaries of Mercy are asked to provide extra occasions for Confession, extra lectures and talks and to be promoters of the Mercy during the Jubilee Year.

The archdiocese of Denver made us aware of this opportunity, and invited us to apply. Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila recommended Father Paul and me to the Holy Father, and his office accepted that recommendation and chose us to be Missionaries of Mercy.

sionaries of Mercy to celebrate part of their Jubilee Year in Rome, and to attend a meeting with the pope on Feb. 9 to hear his vision for this special ministry. Then the pope wished the Missionaries of Mercy to concelebrate Mass with him in St Peter’s Basilica, on Feb. 10, for their “commissioning” and being sent from Rome to the four corners of the earth.

What was your meeting with Pope Francis like? What kinds of things did you discuss?

Being “backstage” at the Vatican

was exciting. The ancient buildings and their art were breathtaking enough. But the living faith of over a thousand priests from all over the world was a joy to experience.

The words of the Holy Father were gracious, welcoming and fatherly.

He reminded us of the ancient analogy of Church as mother, and that we must be maternal in our welcome of sinners and paternal in our encouragement of sinners.

He noted from the Bible that God’s interest is decreasing shame, and increasing forgiveness and confidence, and that our interest must be the same.

What is the main reason that you went to Rome and met Pope Francis?

Pope Francis desired to assemble the priests designated as Mis-

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Fr. John and Fr. Paul were mandated by Pope Francis in Rome on Feb. 9.

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University recognizes campus sexual assault MONICA MCFADDEN ASSISTANT EDITOR

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n Feb. 4, the Office of the Chancellor sent out an email acknowledging the instances of sexual assault that have occurred on DU’s campus. The email recognized the work that it says still needs to be done to improve the campus climate surrounding such events.

“The recently reported sexual assaults, including a rape and three reports of forcible fondling, that occurred near campus are a sobering reminder of the continued need to create an equitable campus, continually improve university policies and practices related to prevention and education, and provide more accessible ways for members of our community to report instances of misconduct or violence and receive the support they need,” said the email.

The email also identifies the actions the school has taken in the past to combat these events.

It identified the university’s work

with Pepper Hamilton LLP, a firm that specializes in assisting universities with adhering to federal guidelines about sexual violence and Title IX. The firm released an addendum to the full report that addresses the progress the university has made since the original audit report made in 2014.

A new Title IX office, led by Jean McAllister, is one of the significant changes the university has made, as the email mentioned.

“The office now has two fulltime civil rights investigators, Eric Butler and Siri Slater, and we have clarified the office’s leadership and strengthened its partnerships with the larger Title IX team that provides direct response to sexual (gender) violence,” the email said.

In response to students and other community members who have spoken up about these issues, the email said the university has improved the investigation process and the school’s ability to respond to concerns about retaliation. Further information on these improvements can be found on DU’s Title IX website.

The email says that, as a result of these measures taken, more people who have been victims of

sexual violence have come for- sidered for an increase in funding, ward about past instances. a club must have at least 75% Another measure taken to of their current members BOSS work against these events of sexual trained by the application deadline assault is the requirement of USG- in Spring Quarter.”

Both emails call on the comfunded organizations to attend BOSS training, a program through munity to join in working toward the Center for Advocacy, Preven- making DU a safer place for all tion, and Empowerment (CAPE) members. to assist students in understanding how to prevent violence on campus. An email sent out by Undergraduate Student Government on Feb. 13 detailed what was required of student organizations. “[I]n USG’s efforts to change the culture around sexual assault, the president and vice president of all USG-funded student organizations are required to attend a BOSS training,” said the connor w. davis | clarion email. “ . . . [I]n The Office of the Chancellor called on the community to work order to be con- together toward making DU a safer campus.

academic excellence.” Tickets to this event are $20 and all proceeds benefit the DU Scholarship Fund.

The majority of events will take place on March 3. The Founders Fest is 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the Driscoll Ballroom and is open to students, staff and faculty. The Founders Formal, a student-sponsored formal dance, will be that night from 8-11 p.m. in Magness Arena.

This is the first year that this event has taken place. Off-campus, the Founders Gala will honor alumni Robert and Judi Newman and Donald and Susan Sturm.

Registration for the Founders Forum, Founders Fest and Founders Formal is open to the DU community online.

The Founders Day celebration takes place from March 2-3.

DU’s Founders Day will reinvent itself MADELINE ZANN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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he time-honored DU tradition of Founders Day will take place this year from March 2-3, commemorating DU’s founding on March 5, 1864. The event has been remade to include more events over a two-day span, instead of one day.

Over the course of the celebration, there will be four separate events open to all members of the DU community. The Founders Forum will take place in the Cable Center from 4-6:30 p.m. on March 2 and will feature five DU professors in a “showcase of [DU’s] stellar faculty and

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Denver sweeps North Dakota in weekend series CAROLYN ANGIOLLO STAFF WRITER

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n Feb. 12 and 13, the Pioneers hosted the Fighting Hawks of the University of North Dakota. Despite a vast sea of green that seemed to infiltrate Magness Arena, the Pioneers could not be stopped. Entering the series, DU was ranked No. 3 in the NCHC with 29 points and UND was tied for first with St. Cloud State University with 41.

Friday’s game was an incredibly intense battle. The Fighting Hawks struck first with a goal from freshman Christian Wolanin (Rochester, Michigan).

A few minutes later, the Pioneers evened the field after assists from senior Nolan Zajac (Winnipeg, Canada) and junior Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Canada) led to a goal by senior captain Grant Arnold (Centennial, Colorado).

The first score of the second period would put the Pioneers

ahead. Six minutes into the period, junior Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California) scored on an assist from sophomore and Boston Bruins prospect Danton Heinen (Langley, Canada).

The game would become tied again after junior Troy Stetcher (Richmond, Canada) scored for the Fighting Hawks. The Pioneers would head into second intermission after a goal from sophomore Adam Plant (Penticton, Canada) brought the score to 3-2.

The third period began a bit roughly for the Pioneers.

UND spent the first two minutes crowded in front of sophomore goaltender Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Canada). Freshman Brock Boeser (Burnsville, Minnesota) scored on Jaillet to tie the game for the third time.

The tie did not last long, as DU’s top line continued to prove they are one of the most prolific in all of college hockey. The score became 4-3 with the Pioneers leading after Moore passed to Heinen who scored on UND sophomore goaltender Cam Johnson.

With just under four minutes left in the game, senior Quentin Shore (Denver, Colorado) scored to bring a two-goal lead to DU. However, exactly thirty seconds later, UND scored again to make the score 5-4. In a last ditch effort to tie the game again, UND pulled Johnson from goal and Heinen was able to score on the empty net to secure a Pioneer win. The final score was 6-4.

On Saturday Feb. 13, the Pioneers started off very roughly with passes missing their marks and very few shots on goal. With the Pios struggling, freshman Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) scored on the team’s second shot on goal of the game. The assists came from Heinen and Moore.

In what seemed like a Friday night flashback, the Fighting Hawks scored only thirty seconds later to tie the game at one. After a pretty sloppy period, the Pioneers went to the locker room lucky to be tied.

The Pioneers began the second period on a power play after Boeser was sent to the penalty box

for a hooking penalty. Immediately after the power play ended, the Pioneers scored a go-ahead goal. Senior Gabe Levin (Marina del Rey, California) assisted Jarid Lukosevicius (Squamish, Canada) on the goal.

The third period was prolific for the Pioneers, and especially Jaillet, who played an incredible game keeping UND to only one goal.

With four minutes left in the game, Moore scored on an assist from junior Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) to lengthen the Pioneer lead to two. Gambrell scored on an empty net to bring the final score to 4-1.

The Pioneers are peaking at the perfect time and defeating UND, the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, provided Denver with much-needed morale for the approaching playoffs.

Next weekend, the Pioneers travel to Colorado College in Colorado Springs for a Feb. 19 game against the Tigers.

On Feb. 20, the Pioneers and the Tigers will compete at Coors Field for the Battle on Blake.

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TOP: The Pioneers gather around the goal during a game earlier this season in Magness Arena. BOTTOM: Junior Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Alberta) fights for the puck.

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Women’s lacrosse splits season opening weekend SASHA KANDRACH

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n the first and only meeting of the regular season between Denver and the University of Colorado-Boulder Buffaloes, the Pioneers fell 11-10 in their season opener at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

CU never trailed during the game. However, Denver cut the deficit down to one goal a few times throughout.

The Buffaloes, who were picked just behind third-ranked Denver by the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, took an early 4-0 lead.

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Castagnola recorded a hat trick.

Three of Boulder’s initial goals were scored within 29 seconds.

Denver’s first tally came from a free-position goal scored by senior captain Christa Reese (Lutherville, Maryland). The Buffs responded by netting a free-position goal of their own.

Senior attack Rachael McKinnon added two more for Denver with assists from Reese and freshman midfielder Kendra Launza (Littleton, Colorado). McKinnon’s first tally marked her 100th career finish goal.

CU took a 6-3 lead before the Pios surged off a goal from senior captain Sarah Kasun (Bel Air, Maryland) assisted by Launza, who scored her first career goal 2:13 later.

CU extended their lead 7-5 before McKinnon scored again to complete a hat trick and cut the deficit down to one goal. With just under a minute remaining in the first half, CU scored twice to lead 9-6 going into the locker room.

The second half was quieter on both ends, as neither team scored until 9:24 when Kasun recorded her second of the day.

The score remained 9-7 for another 14 minutes until CU found the back of the net to take a 10-7 lead over the Pioneers.

Denver rallied a 3-1 run in the final five minutes of the game.

Reese scored her second of the game. Boulder responded with a goal of their own to lead 11-8.

McKinnon and junior mid-

fielder Casey White (Queensbury, New York) added two more for Denver in the final two minutes.

The Pioneers won the final face-off, until the Buffs forced the turnover and kept possession in the final seconds to secure the win.

Denver continued their opening weekend of play on Sunday Feb. 14 where the team traveled to play Fresno State University.

The Pios defeated Fresno State 15-3. Launza recorded a game-high 5 points including three assists. For the tenth time in her career, McKinnon tallied four goals. Reese trailed with a hat trick.

Denver travels to Kentucky on Feb. 20 to face the University of Louisville.

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LEFT: Denver is currently ranked No. 8 by LaxPower.com. RIGHT: The Pioneers have nine home games remaining in their season. Their next home game is March 5 at Peter Barton.

Men’s lacrosse defeats Air Force in 10-9 victory Air Force responded scoring their first off an empty net resulting from Denver’s defensive failure to SASHA KANDRACH clear the Falcon’s offensive pressure.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER 2015 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) First-Team All American Connor enver men’s lacrosse Cannizzaro’s (Cazenovia, New defeated the Air Force York) unassisted goal ignited a fiveFalcons 10-9 in their goal run scored by five different season opener on Feb. Pioneers in just under five minutes 13 at Cadet Lacrosse Stadium. of the first quarter.

Freshman attack Nate Marano Marano recorded his first career (Tustin, California) led the Pioneers goal off a tic-tac-toe play from Miller to the victory with four goals; two to Jack Bobzien (Littleton, Colorado) tallied in the first nine minutes of to Marano with the finish. play and two fourth quarter finishes.

Denver extended their lead 4-1 Junior Zach Miller (Steamburg, when senior Colin Woolford scored New York) was the first to put Denver off a feed from Cannizzaro. Just 35 on the board just 2:41 into the game, seconds later, Marano found the with an unassisted conversion. back of the net off a distribution

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from senior captain Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia). Cannizzaro received his second assist when sophomore midfielder Brendan Bomberry finished the run for the Pios. Just over a minute before the end of the first quarter, Air Force’s Chris Allen scored to cut the deficit down 2-6 for the Falcons.

Play slowed during the second quarter for the Pios. One minute into the second frame, Pace tallied his first of the game and scored again with 2:38 left in the first half.

Air Force’s Nick Hruby and Austin Smith shortened Denver’s lead 8-4 going into halftime.

The Falcons led shots on goal (20-15) over Denver, but the Pios led faceoffs (12-2), groundballs (17-12) and saves (12-2) at the half.

Momentum switched during the third quarter as Air Force generated a five-goal run to take a 9-8 lead over Denver.

During the fourth quarter, Marano tied the score for Denver with a rebound goal from Cannizzaro’s initial shot at 4:17. At 1:53 left in play, Marano capitalized off of a pass from Bobzien.

Freshman Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) finished his collegiate debut with 13 saves.

USILA First-Team All-American and team faceoff-specialist Trevor Baptiste finished with 16-23 faceoff wins.

Denver travels to Kennesaw, Georgia on Feb. 20 to face No. 3-ranked Duke University at 12 p.m. MT.

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Denver men’s lacrosse sold out their first game at Peter Barton this season on Jan. 30. The Pioneers return to their home stadium on Feb. 27 to face Sacred Heart University at 1:30 p.m.

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Chopp needs greater social media presence ADRIAN BOGART OPINIONS EDITOR

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here is no doubt that Chancellor Chopp has a presence on campus, actively engaging in everything from DU hockey games and special events to Clarion exclusive interviews. Although face-to-face time with the chancellor occurs on a regular basis, moments to interact with Chopp are fleeting, and in the age of rapid interconnectivity via the internet, one of the most important ways she can reach out to the DU community and beyond is through social media. In order to better connect with the student body, community and prospective students, Chopp must increase her social media presence. Doing so will only help bridge the gap between the administration and the student body.

Currently, the chancellor communicates via a variety of electronic means. Typically, students receive emails from her or they can check updates on the DU website, under the Office of the Chancellor webpage. However, emails are lengthy, websites are not well advertised and both these sources do not truly connect with the student body.

Meanwhile, the chancellor has

the ability to post on DU’s or her personal social media, however, she last posted a video one year ago and her last post on her personal Twitter account was when DU lacrosse won the 2014 NCAA Lacrosse Championship. In addition, Chopp does not possess an official Facebook page.

Without an active social media presence, the chancellor is losing a substantial opportunity to connect with the student body in a very efficient, timely and simple way. Instead of lengthy emails that students tend to ignore, Chopp should run a social media campaign, focused on getting students to follow her social media accounts. From there, she and staff in the chancellor’s office should post regular updates about major initiatives, such as Imagine DU, and regular happenings on campus. These updates are critical for students to understand what is going on around campus and how the chancellor is actively implementing change for the future.

In addition, having an active social media presence allows for students to directly engage with the chancellor in real-time, voicing questions, concerns and suggestions about the state of campus and issues important to the student body. Such an interaction is rapid and gives the chan-

cellor a better picture of what is occurring on campus and in the lives of students.

University presidents and chancellors around the nation, such as President Wallace D. Loh from the University of Maryland and President Santa J. Ono from the University of Cincinnati, actively discuss educational issues and initiatives, as well as respond directly to students tweets.

Since her first days at DU, Chancellor Chopp has always sought to

connect with the student body and have a presence on campus. However, by not having an active social media presence, she misses out on an opportunity to interact with the DU student body, as well as have the student body engage with the administration to quickly address issues. Therefore, a social media campaign followed by an active social media presence is exactly what the chancellor needs in order to build stronger bonds throughout campus and the community.

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Chancellor Chopp has a limited presence on social media and needs a greater presence online to connect with students, according to Bogart.

Library resources need more emphasis ABBIE RANDALL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he center of DU’s campus boasts the beautiful and recently renovated Anderson Academic Commons, more informally known to students as the library. The structure is impressive in itself, a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certified building with multiple floors,

sections and capabilities, not to mention the mass of collections and archives it houses both physically and digitally. Still, students should take better advantage of all these offered resources, a change that is partially dependent upon student effort, but also something that should be more widely advertised and presented

by DU itself.

Most students are familiar with the library for its numerous tables, study outlets and funky chairs on all three floors. Espe-

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Anderson Academic Commons has numerous research, tutoring and digital resources.

cially during midterms and finals weeks, it is jam-packed with students hunched over notebooks and laptops for hours at a time.

However, for all this study time, the resources sitting mere feet away aren’t used to their full potential. Staff are constantly at the library Research Center on the main floor to help in the search for a certain topic or book. This is not to mention the countless assets such as online databases, the Writing Center, Digital Media Center and various tutoring services, all of which are free and readily available to students. The DU library is chock-full of highly relevant resources and opportunities if students are willing to place some effort into utilizing these resources.

Some professors and classes, commonly FSEM or ASEM, devote specific time to investigating parts of the library, whether it be through viewing the special collections rooms or learning general research tactics. If more of this integration could be done such as searching the shelves or discerning which databases to use, especially within the first year, students would be more willing in the years following to utilize the resources that the library offers. Part of the difficulty and hesitation surrounding the library’s resources is the technicality of being unsure how to use them without a great

deal of time and frustration. If a more thorough presentation was given of all the library has to offer, students would be more willing to take the initiative later on to use these sources given the confidence to approach the vast amount of available information.

Students should be educated on where these resources are and how to use them; knowledge that would benefit student knowledge in areas such as writing papers, investigating topics or creating presentations. DU should place more effort in encouraging the use of these opportunities, whether it be through an introduction during Orientation, emphasis and integration during FSEM classes or another official presentation so students can be confident in successfully navigating all that the library has to offer.

Though students may be grudgingly too familiar with being in the library to study and work on projects, they should allow themselves to take advantage of all the library has to offer. Students would benefit not only in their performance in class and their grades, but also in obtaining personal knowledge on subjects they are interested in. With some additional help from faculty in promoting library resources, and a willing mindset on the student’s part, the library can be utilized to its full potential.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear readers,

Last week, I was informed that a person named Andrew Neely is pretending to be a writer for the Clarion and taking advantage of certain off-campus opportunities offered to our writers. Though Andrew did write for the Clarion in 2012, he is no longer on our team. If you cross paths with him, please let me know at duclarioneditor@gmail.com.

Best, Connor W. Davis Editor-in-Chief

Pioneer Voices

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE BATTLE ON BLAKE?

“I’m excited to watch the game at a place other than DU and seeing how it brings out the Pio spirit.”

— natalie mcmillan Sophomore Nevada

“In Minnesota, we play outdoor hockey all the time, so I am looking forward to seeing that in Colorado.”

— connor white Freshman Minnesota

“I’m looking forward to the game because everyone is pumped for the rivalry of the year.”

— jordyn mulholland Sophomore New York

“Looking forward to watching DU dump and change.”

— kate karayannis Freshman Colorado

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How to spend your spring break Volunteer Rather than partaking in the predictable spring break festivities, stray from the beaten track and join a volunteer project tailored to students with Project Abroad. You can choose from different categories such as building, care, conservation and public health in destinations all over the world, from Fiji to Morocco. Embarking on a volunteer trip during break will offer you the

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A group of students taking a road trip through Arizona during spring break.

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retty soon, it’ll be time to put away those snow boots and break out the flip-flops: Spring break is almost upon us. Whether you want to partake in all the iconic sunny debauchery of a co-ed spring breaker or have a little more laid-back week, the Clarion’s got you covered with an array of possible plans.

Go on a beach getaway Wild spring breakers on the beaches of Cancun, Mexico or South Padre Island, Texas might be a cliche, but who cares? It’s practically a rite of passage, your presence is anticipated and the welcome will be warm. Mexico’s spring break capital has a beach-

opportunity to be immersed in a new community’s culture all while improving it.

Go home Admittedly the least exotic of possibilities, many college students opt not to go home. But there’s no better place to recharge for what feels like the longest quarter—and admit it, you miss your dog (and maybe your parents, too).

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front extending over 14 miles along the Caribbean, jungles, caves and Mayan archeological sites. At South Padre, you can expect wide beaches, pool parties and even kiteboarding thanks to the beach’s flat waters. And as a bonus, Student City is offering a last-chance special to stay at South Padre for as low as $319 per person.

Take a road trip Follow in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac and spend your week off having an adventure with your friends a la “On the Road.” Stop off in New Orleans or San Francisco; explore the French Quarter and then grab some beignets from the world-famous Cafe Du Monde in the Louisiana city or hike through one of the 50 miles of trails in the Mount Tampalpais State Park in San Francisco.

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Black History Month events in and around Denver KELLSIE BRANNEN

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ebruary is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the numerous achievements made

by African Americans through time, as well as a reflection and recognition of their central role in U.S. history. There are many great events and places to visit in Denver to celebrate Black History Month, and the Clarion has you covered with all the best spots.

DU Black History Month Celebration The DU chapter of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) has put together a schedule full of different events to celebrate Black History Month, including the We Speak Talent Show on Feb. 4 and a performance by the Black Actors Guild on Feb. 11.

Still remaining on the calendar are Spokentainment by SlamNuba at Craig Hall on Feb. 18 and a screening of “Straight Outta Compton” in Davis Auditorium on Feb. 25. Also of note is the fact that representatives of BSA will be attending the Big 12 Council on Black Student Government in Lawrence, Kansas from Feb. 25-27.

Black History Month Film Series The People Presbyterian Church is putting on a film series throughout the month to celebrate and reflect. Still on the schedule are “Black or White” on Feb. 20 at 12 p.m. and “Soul Food” on Feb. 27 at 12 p.m., both at the People Presbyterian Church at 2780 York St. A short talk will be conducted after each viewing.

Really an Issue? with Author Mary Ellen Danuser”on Feb. 27, both at 2 p.m. at the Blair-Caldwell Branch. “Black History Live Rosa Parks” is a portrayal of Parks that explores her brave decision to refuse her bus seat to a white man in 1955, sparking the Civil Rights Movement. “The Freedom to Choose” is a look at interracial marriage that explores theme of race, personal choice and intent.

Denver Public Library The Denver Public Library has a schedule full of events in honor of Black History Month, from exhibits to lectures. Through Feb. 27, “All the Way: An Exhibit Presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts,” a tribute to the award-winning play “All the Way” will be displayed at the Blair-Caldwell Branch Library (the play itself is being put on at the Denver Center for Performing Arts until Feb. 28). Also on display at the Blair-Caldwell Branch at the same time is the “Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Presents: Legacies as Tall as Mountains” exhibit, celebrating Colorado’s female African American trailblazers.

Upcoming one-day events include “Colorado Humanities Presents: Black History Live Rosa Parks” on Feb. 20 and “The Freedom To Choose: Is Skin Color

Five Points Known as the “Harlem of the West,” this melting pot of history and culture was historically a

predominantly African American neighborhood, becoming a thriving center of commerce that rose to prominence when many famous jazz musicians performed at clubs on Welton Street. Today you can walk around the area and enjoy the many tributes to its rich history, including the Stiles African American Heritage Center (2607 Glenarm Pl.), the Black American West Museum (3091 California St.) and the Denver Story Trek, a self-guided tour of Denver that takes you through the city’s most historic sites with a digital map, including Five Points.

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ro football takes its place on the metaphorical shelf for nearly half a year every February, leaving a gaping absence in the lives of those who regard Sunday Night Football as the highlight of their week. But there’s a bright side to the post-Super Bowl blues: your time’s freed up to prepare for the week ahead. Here are some things you can do on Sunday that will make Monday a little easier to take.

Hit the gym After all the pretzels, pizza and chicken wings you ate over the course of this football season, Sundays are the perfect opportunity to get back on track with your fitness. You can still sleep in and, with more flexibility in your schedule, have a wider variety of possible workout activities. Sure, you can hit the treadmill or lift weights at

the Ritchie Center, but taking a hike or biking around Wash Park is a great way to spend time with your friends while getting fit.

over-priced, under-sized house or apartment—we need all the room we can get. Take just a few minutes every Sunday to find a place for everything so come Monday you can actually see the floor and Prepare some meals There’s almost nothing worse find your economics homework. than coming home from work, practice or a stressful midterm Have a movie marathon It’s not called the day of rest and realizing you’re at least 30 minutes away from a not-pack- for nothing—leave at least the aged meal. The solution? Allocate time on Sunday to prepare meals in advance for a healthier, more stress-free week.

last of it to unwind with a book or movie. Get your friends in on it with a recurring movie marathon and take on one movie each week. If you need a good laugh, the “Twilight” saga will suffice for five weeks or if you can appreciate Johnny Depp donning a smokey eye, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies might be your perfect Sunday night distraction.

Call your family With such hectic schedules, we often forget to touch base with our families during the week. Dedicate some time every Sunday to let your loved ones know that you haven’t dropped out or, you know, died. They’ll appreciate the consideration and you’ll feel better having given it.

Organize Let’s face it: we go to school in Denver, so the majority of us either live in a tiny dorm or an

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

The Grind: Corvus Coffee 5.0 / 5.0 stars

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ocated on South Broadway, one of Denver’s greatest stretches of culture, dining and nightlife, Corvus Coffee Roasters brings sustainable and delicious locally roasted coffee to Denver.

Corvus’s giant matte black billboard hangs over bustling Broadway and beckons you into the similarly painted and designed shop. Inside, one is greeted by a delightfully bright industrial interior and equally cheerful baristas. Wood, iron and exposed pipes mark up the store’s aesthetic.

The main espresso bar wraps around in a square taking up the middle of the space, with high tables and stools surrounding it on the sides. In the far back, the space is occupied by the roaster, which, due to its exposed nature, emits deliciously nutty smells throughout the shop. The open floor plan of the store makes for a conversation-inducing and bright environment, but coupled with the mellow, yet loud music, it’s not the best for studying. Corvus is, however, the perfect place to put the laptop or notebook away and instead enjoy human company and conversation.

Corvus serves as both a full-service coffee shop and a roaster that outsources its coffee to other coffeehouses and to customers. The

coffee is roasted in small batches around two to three times a week, meaning that any coffee you receive was roasted no more than two days beforehand. On certain days, you can sip your finely crafted espresso drink while watching the actual roasting process, a rather informative and wonderfully-smelling event.

One important note about Corvus’s coffee is their dedication to making sure the coffee they serve is sourced from responsible and well-supported farmers. Corvus makes sure that their sources farm sustainably and fairly. In this day and age, knowing how and where your coffee is sourced is just as important as its taste, and Corvus is dedicated wholeheartedly to being transparent regarding their coffee and its sourcing.

Corvus’s espresso menu is simple, with staples such as Cortado ($3.80), Cappuccino ($3.90), Cafe Au Lait ($3.30) and regular black coffee with a market based price. There are also speciality drinks such as the highly lauded Madagascar Vanilla Latte ($4.20). This Grinder’s regular cappuccino was a delicious example of coffee perfection. This espresso and milk foam concoction was velvety smooth, sweet and nutty. If you’re in store for more than just a drink, you can purchase various brewing methods, coffee by the pound and even barista training classes at Corvus.

While the coffee at Corvus is without a doubt some of the best, if not the best, in Denver, the prices might be a drawback for penny-pinching students. However, if you’re looking for a great place to splurge on some wellearned caffeination, Corvus is sure to fit the bill.

(Corvus is located at 1740 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210. They are open from 6:30 a.m.— 6:30 p.m. every day of the week. Roasting can be viewed on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and most Fridays.)

On most days, visitors can watch Corvus’ roasting process.

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inter is the time of year for many wonderful things—skiing, snowball fights, skating, hot chocolate and more. However, it’s also a time for quite a few not-as-wonderful things as well, like freezing cold temperatures, slipping on ice all the way to class, skin that feels like alligator scales, peeling lips and dry hair. While we can’t exactly help with all of the above, the Clarion has compiled a list of winter beauty tips so that you can look fresh and fabulous the next time you slip and fall trying to walk across campus.

Skin: Colorado is known for its lack of humidity, and in winter, the dry air outside and even dryer air inside due to indoor heating can severely dry out skin. The main, and most obvious tip here is to apply a ton of lotion, especially to your hands, which are usually exposed and most prone to dryness. Keep a tube in your backpack, one in your bedroom and one wherever there’s a sink in your house or dorm. Apply all the time, especially after taking a shower or washing your hands.

If the lotion doesn’t seem to be doing the trick, try using petroleum jelly or shea butter instead. A good way to deeply moisturize hands and feet is to apply a thick layer of either product before bedtime and then immediately put on socks or gloves and go to bed.

Lips: Having chapped lips has to be one of the most annoying things in the world—they get rough, start to peel and then you compulsively lick them, which just makes them drier. This is definitely tip number one—do not lick chapped lips. It’s hard not to, especially because it’s somewhat of a reflex, but you must resist. The best way to do so is tip number two—make sure to have some kind of chap stick with you at all times. Put a few in your backpack, a few in your purse, one by your bed, one in your living room, one every-

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where in your house, apartment or dorm. We all know that they get lost more easily than socks in a drier, so make sure to have plenty of backups at the ready.

Also make sure to apply all the time, not just when your lips feel dry.

Again, if the balm alone isn’t working, feel free to use petroleum jelly. Another good thing to do is exfoliate dry lips before applying to get rid of dead skin.

A simple, homemade exfoliation recipe is to simply mix honey and sugar and rub vigorously on the lips.

Hair: Hair can get dry and lifeless in the winter, which is why applying a deep conditioning treatment once a week can be a lifesaver. There are plenty that can be purchased at the store, although a great homemade treatment can be made by simply melting coconut oil, applying to the entirety of the hair and then washing it out half an hour later.

Another way to keep moisture in is to cut back on shampooing.

Try to simply rinse hair with water at least half of the time and save shampooing for when it looks greasy or you’ve been sweating a lot. Also remember to condition generously when you do shampoo to offset the drying effect it can have. It’s also ultra-important to keep up with regular hair maintenance during winter, when hair can become rife with split-ends, and get it trimmed every six weeks.

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DU’s ‘Eurydice’ hits all the right notes

guSto kubiak | clarioN The DU Department of Theatre put on five sold-out performances of “Eurydice,” a play by Sarah Ruhl and based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, from Feb. 10-14.

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he show is breathtaking before it even begins. In the small, intimate theater, there is deep, low lighting that reveals an entire wall of open umbrellas. The sight is unusual and awe-inspiring, even in the world of theatre.

When the play starts, the audience is immediately engrossed in a production with terrific costumes, a superb cast and one of the best surprises of all: live music. There is no play quite like Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice.”

The story is not an uncommon one: as in the classic Greek myth, the musician Orpheus and his wife Eurydice are deeply in love before her untimely death. He travels to the underworld to rescue Eurydice, playing his music and singing her name. Orpheus is told that he can

take Eurydice back to the world of the living, only if he can get her there without looking at her. Unfortunately, the couple’s emotions overwhelm them, Orpheus looks back at his wife and Eurydice is lost once again. The playwright, Sarah Ruhl, was fascinated with the idea of telling this story from Eurydice’s point of view, and she managed to do so in an extraordinary way.

From that, the DU Department of Theatre created a beautiful interpretation of the story of Eurydice. Even aside from the intriguing set and staging of the show, it was the actors who made the show such a success.

The cast is comprised of Eurydice (Meagan Traver, Castle Rock, Colorado), Orpheus (Aaron Dupuis, Grandview, Missouri), Father (Erik Hanson, Denver) and Lord of the Underworld/A Nasty Interesting Man (Trevor Fulton, Grand Junction, Colorado). “Eurydice” also

features a “Greek chorus” of sorts, a Chorus of Stones: Big Stone (Cullen Madrid, Denver), Little Stone (Liz Butler, Pittsfield, Massachusetts) and Loud Stone (Daniel Crumrine, Portland, Oregon).

What was particularly striking about this show was the obvious chemistry of the cast; Traver and Dupuis, along with Traver and Hanson, shared an effortless connection on stage. They brought an immense amount of genuine emotion and energy to the performance, especially in their monologues. Fulton was wonderfully creepy and humorous, providing both a hair-raising discomfort at some times and clever comedic relief at others. Madrid, Butler and Crumrine were a bizarre team—the audience either forgot that they were on stage or could not be diverted from their in-sync movements and vocalizations. In their week of performances, the

cast seemed to hit that perfect point where the show is well-rehearsed and natural but also raw, exciting and limitless.

Other features in the show included a river, an elevator in which it always rains, a room of rope and, of course, the wall of umbrellas. All of the music was delightful as well, a mix of recorded effects, singing and live instrumentation. The show greatly revolved around Orpheus’ passion for music, and the haunting tunes and beautiful melodies added another level of depth and spirit to the already impressive production.

Much to the credit of “Eurydice” director and DU theater professor Anne Penner, along with the help of assistant director and student Ashley Campbell, the play was a memorable, unique experience. “Eurydice” ran from Feb. 10-14 and performed sold out shows in the Byron Rehearsal Hall every single night.

‘Deadpool’ is a gleeful mockery of the superhero genre RYAN NINESLING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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fourth-wall breaking, vulgar and sarcastic superhero tale, “Deadpool” is the origin story of Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds, “The Proposal”), a wise-cracking ex-mercenary diagnosed with terminal cancer. Desperate to survive and stay with the woman he loves (Morena Baccarin, “Homeland”), Wilson agrees to be part of a twisted experiment to make him superhuman. When the experiment leaves him horribly disfigured and the sadistic head of the lab, Ajax (Ed Skrein, “Game of Thrones”), leaves him for dead, Wilson takes up the mantle of Deadpool and vows to get his revenge.

While that origin story may sound cliché and utterly devoid of humor, that’s where the utter brilliance of

“Deadpool” comes in. The film takes the rote nature of the oversaturated superhero genre and flips it on its head, rejecting every facet of the family-friendly and massive franchises that have taken over Hollywood in the past decade. Nearly every second of the film is a rude delight, with its over-the-top violence, cheeky humor and meta structure flipping the bird to the studios who refused to take a chance on the film for years.

Reynolds, who was born to play this role, fought hard to get the film made and the long wait paid off. He completely immerses himself in the role, using his trademark charm to get the audience to love a character who has little interest in anything outside of making a joke of everything around him as well as slice and shoot his way through anyone in his way. It takes serious comedic chops to take on a character as quick-witted

and irreverent as this, and Reynolds is more than up to the task.

As for the rest of the ensemble, each actor is fully committed to his or her respective roles, playing an important part in furthering the satiric style of the film. Baccarin is admirable as Reynold’s costar, matching his humor and wit with every beat while bringing a refreshing edginess to the damsel in distress role so many superhero films make use of. Deadpool’s only friends, bartender Weasel (T.J. Miller, “Silicon Valley”) and blind, elderly roommate Al (Leslie Uggams, “Roots”) are excellent comedic foils to Reynold’s more spastic performance, bringing out a different humor and energy to the film that diversifies its comedy. X-Men Colossus (Stefan Kapičić, “24”) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Briana Hildebrand, “Annie Undocumented”) are more mainstream heroes that serve as weapons in the film’s battle

against vanilla superhero franchises but also have unique personalities of their own. Villains Ajax and Angel Dust (Gina Carano, “Haywire”) are less original, but they play well against Reynolds at least in terms of physicality and dryness.

As for the film as a whole, “Deadpool” falls victim at times to its minor adhesion to formula, but its willingness to take risks and stick to its bad-mannered ways negates any of its banal shortcomings. It has a clean, crisp style that is always entertaining to watch and serves its purpose to highlight one of the most unique action characters ever conceived. In the end, “Deadpool” sticks it to the man and ends up being one of the boldest superhero films ever put to the screen, a powerful example of what can happen when Hollywood remembers to make fun of itself.

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Black history ‘Vagina Monologues’ showcase women’s stories remembers SYDNEY KAPP music legends CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ebruary brings Black History Month, and it’s important to acknowledge some of the most influential figures within this history. In addition to people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. who changed the course of civil rights in America, African Americans also revolutionized the music world. Read below about some of the most influential African Americans in music.

Miles Davis (1926-1991) Jazz, or even rock, would not be the same without the most influential jazz musician in American history. Miles Davis, born in Alton, Illinois, is known for his unique and easy-flowing improvisations and his ability in multiple types of jazz. His album “Kind of Blue,” featuring the song “Blue In Green,” still holds the record for best-selling jazz album of all time. Davis, throughout the long expanse of his career, earned eight Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. He is often considered one of the best jazz musicians of all time, and still serves as an inspiration for young composers and performers across the world.

Songs to listen to: “Blue in Green,” “Stella by Starlight” Michael Jackson (1958-2009) Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop for a reason; his influence over the pop genre, dancing and music videography is simply incalculable. His album “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. Jackson accumulated 13 Grammy awards, and his music videos are universally regarded as some of the best. His death was one of the most prolific in music history; he posthumously earned nearly $150 million within five years after his death. Jackson is often cited as inspiration for modern musicians including The 1975, Kanye West and Lady Gaga.

Songs to listen to: “Billie Jean,” “Bad” Beyoncé (1981-Present) Beyoncé, one of music’s most popular artists, has racked up respect and admiration from millions across the world. Formerly the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé is currently at the head of a successful solo career which has led to 20 Grammy awards and over 53 Grammy nominations—she is the most Grammy-nominated woman of all time and the sixth most-nominated artist. She has performed hundreds of sold out shows, including multiple Super Bowl halftime performances. Beyoncé is also known for her feminist attitude and songs such as “Run The World (Girls)” and “Single Ladies.” It’s clear that she will go down in history as one of pop’s most influential artists.

Songs to listen to: “Partition,” “Halo”

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ith love in the air, Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” has returned to DU yet again to celebrate the power of women. “The Vagina Monologues” was originally performed by Eve Ensler as a one woman show in 1996, based on interviews she conducted with over 200 women of all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations. The performance was during 2016’s Valentine’s Day weekend on Feb. 13 and 14 at 8:00 p.m.

The performance, directed by Meagan Traver, a member of the Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE), was an intimate and at times hilarious piece that emphasized femininity and the power that all women possess, while also focusing on ending violence against women.

DU presented “The Vagina Monologues” as a part of their “Love, Sex and Health Week.” The proceeds from “The Vagina Monologues” 2016 performance here at DU will benefit Centro Humanitario Para Los Trabajadores (El Centro) in Denver.

Their mission is “to promote the rights and well-being of day laborers in Colorado through education, job skills, leadership development, united action and advocacy.” Thankfully, DU’s performances brought a great turnout, and plenty of money was raised to help El Centro.

The cast of students performed many pieces that discussed these different aspects of life. Monologues and group performances like “My Angry Vagina,” performed by Emma Decker, and “I Was There In The Room,” performed by Lori Scott, were extremely

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The “Vagina Monologues” discussed the varied experiences of women in order to bring awareness.

compelling performances that made the audience laugh, cry and reflect upon the power that women have all over the world.

One of the group performances, “They Beat The Girl Out Of My Boy… Or So They Tried,” was a strong performance that discussed the experiences of transgender women. The performance emphasized the personal stories that many transwomen feel while transitioning physically from male to female. This monologue is among the newest added to “The Vagina Monologues.” Transgender people, especially transwomen, experience different forms of harassment and bias, and this group performance showcased these struggles perfectly, creating a powerful, emotional and informative piece on their lives.

Though there have been several revisions since the original production of “The Vagina Monologues,” the issues have relatively stayed the same, up until the most recent productions.

The issues have dealt with different aspects of the feminine experience.

Ensler originally wrote the monologues in order to “celebrate the vagina”; however, it has changed from more of a celebration of femininity to a movement that raises awareness and help to stop violence against women. Every year, the script is updated, sometimes with new monologues to highlight current issues affecting women around the world.

The show is cornerstone of the V-Day movement, performed to raise money for others and to continue a program that began in 2001 to stop worldwide violence against women and girls, and the DU presentation was a opportunity to work toward that cause.

“The Vagina Monologues,” created by Eve Ensler and directed at DU by Meagan Traver, was a powerful and emotional performance that emphasized women’s empowerment perfectly.

‘Zoolander 2’ a disappointing follow-up ANDREW BAER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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oolander 2” hit theaters Feb. 12. The much-hyped sequel to the 2001 megahit returned much of the cast while bulking up with even more stars, many of whom have entered the limelight since the release of the original. Ben Stiller (“Meet the Parents”), Owen Wilson (“Wedding Crashers”) and Will Ferrell (“Anchorman 2”) return to the film among others. Penelope Cruz (“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”), Kristen Wiig (“Bridesmaids”) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game”) join the original stars to give the cast even more name recognition.

Although the cast is certainly larger and stronger when it comes to star power, the film itself fails to meet the expectation of the original. Many of the jokes and humor allude to those from the first film. As is often the case with sequels in comedy series, the film struggles to stand up to the quality of the original. The characters are very simple and well-remembered from the first film, which leaves little room for the audience to be engaged in getting to know them any better. Additionally, the plot is very similar, which provides even further grounds for the audience

to be a little bored by the story. Lack of novelty is certainly a major problem in any film but, in the case of a sequel, it comes with less punishment. The acting is cheesy—we knew that would be true from the original. The characters are dim-witted—we knew that from the original as well. The aesthetic is 15 years newer—also to be expected. The plot is silly—you get the point.

At the end of the day we go to see films such as “Zoolander 2” for nostalgia. The original is a beloved comedy for our generation, and anyone loyal to the original will still be moderately

entertained by the shenanigans of the characters we remember so well from 15 years ago. The jokes, albeit mostly the same jokes, are still funny and we enjoy attaching the humor and familiarity to an old favorite. At the end of the day, no one was ever under the impression that “Zoolander 2” would be an award nominee, and many of us probably knew it would not be as fun as the original. Yet, it is still worth seeing for a few more cheap laughs and nostalgic memories spurred by references to the movie so many already thoroughly enjoyed years ago.

photo courtesy of thesource.com Ben Stiller (“Meet the Parents”) and Owen Wilson (“Wedding Crashers”) return in “Zoolander 2.”