DU Clarion Volume 123 Issue 4

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CAPE creates peer educators program created a new program to extend the resources CAPE offers to DU community members.

The Peer Educators are students that were hired by CAPE at the beginning of fall quarter. Their main goal is to ensure CAPE has more on campus presence and is an organization for the students.

“Research shows that the most effective way to provide

education to students around gender violence issues is to utilize peer educators because students NEWS EDITOR relate better to peers,” said Gillian Kaag, director of CAPE. “Given t the beginning of the this, the HCC made this a priority school year the Center and supported CAPE in creating for Advocacy, Preventhe team and program in order to tion, and Empowerment best meet student needs.”

(CAPE), a division of the Health The seven DU Peer Educators and Counseling Center (HCC) work with two people from CAPE: Kaag and Kayla Ham, a graduate intern for CAPE. The seven Peer Educators include: sophomore Carolyn Angiollo; junior Patrick Guillory; senior Adrian Nava; sophomore Hannah Rose; senior Riley Swanso; sophomore Meagan Traver and sophomore Erin Weed.

The DU Peer Educators have pioneered many HCC-related events on campus as well. This includes, but is not limited to Be a B.O.S.S. trainings, tabling during sexual assault awareness month and love, sex and health week and publicizing CAPE in general.

Last quarter, the DU Peer Educators focused on reaching out to greek life. This quarter, they created the Pioneers Actively Looking Out (PAL) Initiative.

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this quarter is all about the safety of students.

“The PAL Initiative is a collaborative effort between CAPE, Health Promotion, Campus Safety, the Center for Multicultural Excellence and Student Life,” said Kaag. “We came together to figure out how we could build upon our individual bystander intervention programs and look for points of connection across high risk areas (e.g. CAPE works to prevent sexual assault through the Be a B.O.S.S. program and Health Promotion works to prevent alcohol abuse through the Pios Protect program). We also worked with USG to get feedback on how to structure an incentive program that would fit students’ interests and needs. We are hoping to roll the initiative out in two phases, the first focusing on designating a PAL, and the second on being a PAL.” More information about the PAL initiative can be found at www.du.edu/pal.

DU’s Be a B.O.S.S. program focuses on teaching people how to become leaders and speak up in order to prevent acts of violence.

Anyone looking to attend a Be a B.O.S.S. training session, can attend one of the three upcoming sessions CAPE is offering: Feb. 10 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Sturm 287 Feb. 16 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Driscoll 135 Suite 1800 Feb. 18 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Sturm 492.

Students looking to attend a BOSS training are asked to register for the event.

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B-cycle program removed from DU campus CONNOR W. DAVIS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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n Jan. 14, B-cycle, “Denver’s Bikeshare Program,” removed its station from the DU campus due to low activity. Stations at 1901 Buchtel Blvd. (at the DU light rail station), 1280 S. Washington St. (near intersection of West Louisiana Avenue and Pearl Street, at the light rail station); and 650 E. Florida Ave. (near intersection of East Florida Avenue and South Pearl Street) were also removed.

“These four stations do not have the connectivity with other stations in the system needed to make them viable,” stated Denver B-cycle Executive Director Nick Bohnenkamp in a B-cycle press release. “At the same time, these stations will help us increase service in high-demand areas of the city.”

According to the press release, the four stations removed were the least-used among Denver’s 87, and will be better used elsewhere in Denver.

“There were no options for checking a bike into a station near a grocery store, a local restaurant or bar or many of the places that students frequent,” said Chad King, DU’s university sustainability coordinator. “Without system density in an area, bike share is not likely to be widely adopted.”

King said DU is looking into various options to replace the service B-cycle provided on campus.

“We are actively exploring other options for hourly bike shares that we would operate out of the Center for Sustainability to supplement our quarterly bike rentals. We are committed to providing access and encouragement for all campus users to have multiple transportation options in our efforts to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to and from campus.”

B-cycle will be paying for the removal costs, and DU’s facilities department will be patching up the area where the B-cycle station was located.

To hear DU Clarion Opinions Editor Adrian Bogart’s take on the recent B-cycle removal, flip to page 9.

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DU WELCOMES 55TH WINTER CARNIVAL TARYN ALLEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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U students are currently enjoying one of the most anticipated weeks of the school year: Winter Carnival. The carnival is one of DU’s longest standing traditions and there are countless activities on campus and off.

Starting Feb. 1, Winter Carnival activities like ice skating and trivia night were held around campus. Many students, however, especially skiers and snowboarders, are awaiting Feb. 5-7, when the party moves to Keystone Resort.

On-mountain events have varied in the past, including a chili cook-off or Instagram contest.

This year, there will be skiing,

snowboarding, snow tubing and a “Board Games and Brownies Night” on Friday and more tubing, skiing and snowboarding followed by a concert on Saturday.

Lift tickets, as well as ski lessons and an ice rink for skating, will be available all weekend.

DU Programming Board (DUPB) announced that a record of over 1,300 participants registered for Winter Carnival this year. The weather should be fair, as well. It will be chilly up in the mountains—about 23 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, 31 on Saturday and 26 on Sunday—but there might be some sun and blue sky, as well.

Although registration is closed for mountain activities at this time, it is not too late to get involved on campus or plan a day trip up to Keystone to simply get off campus and enjoy the mountains.

Events for this year’s Winter Carnival are set to take place on the DU campus and Keystone Resort from Feb. 1 through Feb. 7.

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Denver defeats Hopkins in sold-out exhibition match

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TOP: The No. 1 Pioneers defeated Johns Hopkins 14 - 10 in the first exhibition match of the season. BOTTOM: Sophomore Zach Runberg (Centennial, Colorado) looks for a pass.

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uring the Denver men’s lacrosse home opener of 2016, the No. 1 ranked Pioneers topped the No. 5 ranked Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays 14-10 at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on Jan. 30.

The reigning National Champions took control just past the first minute of play when senior attacker Jack Bobzien (Littleton, Colorado) scored. From that point on, Denver surged and tallied seven more goals in the opening frame. Denver outshot Johns Hopkins 14-2 and managed to hold them off from marking the scoreboard until the final seconds when the Blue Jays received their first goal of the match.

Denver’s offense was dominated

by returning United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) First Team All American attack Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) and by freshman attack Nate Marano (Tustin, California). Both netted two apiece during the first quarter, Marano would continue to finish the game with four.

Additional returning USILA First Team All-American face-off specialist Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) aided Denver’s possession as he was 10/10 for face-off wins in the first quarter. By the end of the match “Beast Baptiste” won 19 of 23 face-offs. Freshman face-off specialist Ryan Harnisch (Huntington Beach, California) saw action in the fourth quarter as well.

“We were thrilled with the start, but the second quarter they [JHU] adjusted; they have a great coaching staff. So we had to adjust to their adjustments, it made a fun chess match out there today,” said

Head Coach Bill Tierney.

Momentum transitioned during the second quarter, as Hopkins restrained Denver’s offense and generated a few chances on their own. Hopkins’ second quarter rally resulted in outshooting Denver 12-10 and netting five over Denver’s three goals.

“You can’t take your pedal off, you just can’t and that’s one of the lessons that we learned from this scrimmage,” said Tierney.

The second half of the match slowed from both sides as play evened out and each team ran some of their lower-string lines.

Freshman Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) played the majority of time in net for the Pios before the third quarter when he was replaced by senior Joey Gigantiello (Shamong, New Jersey). The final two quarters were split between Gigantiello and junior Hunter Krout (Naples, Florida).

“I thought Alex [Ready] did a good job. It’s hard on a goalie when you don’t see a lot of shots early. If we get that kind of game out of him each and every game we’ll be fine,” said Tierney.

The sold-out scrimmage marked the 24th time in stadium history that every seat was occupied.

“One part of the old school coach in me wants to say, ‘Oh this is silly, this is a scrimmage, why are you here?’ And another part of me says ‘It’s 60 degrees, we might not have a nicer day here all spring, if they want to be here and they want to follow our guys, good for them.

It was great to see the fans so into the game, again, especially for an exhibition. I thought that was really cool,” said Tierney.

Denver has a two-week break before traveling to Colorado Springs to face the Air Force Academy at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13, kick-starting their 2016 campaign.

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Are the Broncos Super Bowl-ready?

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n Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. MT in Santa Clara California, the AFC champion Denver Broncos will square off with the NFC champion Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

The Broncos limped into the Super Bowl after advancing past the New England Patriots on a denied two-point conversion, while the Panthers arrived by crushing the Arizona Cardinals, 49-15. They’re both two old-school, defense-first teams who can both run and pass on offense. The Panthers opened as 4.5 point favorites, but that number has recently spiked to 6.

The game plan for the Broncos likely stays very similar, as they try to play smart and tenacious football. The team recorded four sacks against the Patriots, but were aided by a one-dimensional New England offense which threw the ball 60 times and ran only 17.

The Panthers field a much better offensive line and a more balanced attack. Charismatic quarterback

Cam Newton is an incredibly unique, generational talent with a cannon arm, speedy feet, large frame and quick mind. When Broncos players blitz this week, they will have to be aware of staying in their lanes and containing Newton, instead of simply rushing the quarterback.

If any defense can contain the Panthers’ offense, it’s Denver’s. The unit ranked first in yards allowed per game (283.1), first in pass yards (199.6), third in rush yards (83.6) and fourth in points (18.5), according to ESPN.com.

Another key for the Broncos is to avoid getting down early against a fast-starting team.

Against Arizona, the Panthers led 24-7 at half. In the playoff round before that, Carolina led Seattle 31-0 at halftime. Denver’s offense is not made to sling the ball around anymore. It will be critical to keep the game close during the first half so they have a fighting chance in the second.

Manning has controlled his interception count recently, but turnovers could easily determine this game. He will have to continue his balanced, smart play.

Carolina forced a whopping seven Arizona turnovers, includ-

ing four interceptions.

Their ball-hawking secondary is led by pro-bowler and notorious trash-talker Josh Norman, but their depth has come through when needed. Opposite him is cornerback Robert McClain, a guy who is beatable, but rarely gives up longplays.

Veteran Cortland Finnegan mans the slot corner position and safeties Kurt Coleman and Roman Harper set a nasty tone.

The offensive line was a weak spot for Denver in 2015, but they have played more cohesively as of late. They will need to bring their A-game against Kawann Short, a budding defensive tackle for Carolina who posted 11 sacks during the regular season. He’s getting close to becoming the NFC’s version of J.J. Watt—watch out for number 99 next Sunday in the trenches. He will get help from fellow defensive linemen Star Lotulelei, Jared Allen and Kony Ealy.

Luke Kuechly has been a force this postseason, posting two interceptions returned for touchdowns in two games. The best middle linebacker in the game is joined by another great backer in Thomas Davis Sr., a vocal veteran who broke his forearm against Arizona

but plans to play come Super Bowl 50 Sunday.

There are many fun facts on both sides of the ball. Manning is trying to become the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, while Newton is trying to become the first to win a National Championship, Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl. Ten of the last 11 Super Bowls have been won by the team wearing white jerseys— a distinction the Broncos chose.

They’re 0-4 with their orange jerseys in Super Bowls. Neither team will start an offensive-lineman selected in the first round. The Broncos are 5-0 when officiated by referee Clete Blakeman, Super Bowl 50’s head ref.

Carolina is the favorite because their dynamic offense and dominant defense combine to form a nearly unstoppable team. But Atlanta, the only blemish on the Panthers’ 18-game schedule, showed that Newton could be stifled in a 20-13 win. The Panthers have only played seven games decided by seven points or less, while Denver has played in fourteen, going 11-3 in those games.

If the Broncos can keep the game close, the more seasoned and experienced team who’s been playing close games all season might emerge victorious.

Men’s basketball resets for remainder of season

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Freshman Joe Rosga (St. Paul, Minnesota) drives toward the basket during Denver’s home game against the University of South Dakota. DU won the Summit League game 66-52.

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enver men’s basketball team is currently 10-10 in their overall season and have earned a record of 2-5 within the Summit League conference. The young team consists of nine freshmen, out of the total 17 players on the roster.

The team is currently in the process of trying to identify their offensive rhythm; they pride themselves on their strong defense forcing turnovers and steals.

On Jan. 21 Denver fell 69-55 to the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks in Magness Arena. While the Pios came up short on receiving the win, the team played excellent

defense managing to detain the third highest scoring team in the nation to 17 points below their average score of 85.9 points per game.

Freshman center C.J. Bobbitt (Harker Heights, Texas), generated a career-high 17 points against the Mavericks in addition to four rebounds.

“We’ve been trying to develop a certain mentality and identity which we’ve been doing better at. I think the game against Omaha showed we definitely had it on the defensive end, but offensively it’s just not there yet. That’s where our focus is, we’re working to improve that,” said ninth-season Head Coach Joe Scott.

Following the Omaha loss, Coach Scott took a different approach to the team’s trainings during their week off between the next game.

“I ran Saturday’s [Jan. 23] practice the exact same way I ran the

first practice of the year; to refresh the guys and allow them to refocus and reenergize since it is such a long season of basketball,” said Scott.

Denver’s player depth surpasses far past the starting lineup, which tends to vary game-to-game.

Currently, seven players are averaging 20 minutes per game, providing a variety of threats Denver outputs.

Senior guard Nate Engesser (Colorado Springs, Colorado) is averaging 12.9 points per game and a 52.7 field goal percentage. In addition, freshman guard, Joe Rosga (St. Paul, Minnesota) is averaging 12.2 points per game.

On Jan. 28, Denver topped the University of South Dakota 66-52 in Magness Arena. Freshman guard, Thomas Neff (Arvada, Colorado) recorded a career-high 16 points consisting of a career-best four

three-pointers.

“We are making changes [in positions] to make us be a different team offensively, we’re trying different combinations [of players] designed to give our guys a refresher and provide variety,” said Scott.

Denver battled South Dakota State on Jan. 30 in Magness Arena.

The Pios fell 67-56 off a second half surge from the Jackrabbits who capitalized on their momentum to take the lead.

Denver is scheduled to play seven conference games before the Summit League Tournament, which is beginning on March 5.

“Expect us to come out very hard and aggressive, we’re taking it one game at a time to focus on what’s right in front of us,” said Bobbitt.

The Pios return to Magness on Feb. 4 for a match-up against IUPUI. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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: DU Club Women’s Hockey skates to success CAROLYN ANGIOLLO

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U has always been a hockey school, but while the D1 men’s team receives most of the spotlight, the little-known women’s club hockey team is beginning to grow.

According to the New York Times, club sports have been rapidly growing and expanding in the past decade, and that is no different at DU. The team has gone from only competing against the University of Colorado and Colorado College to traveling to the midwest to compete against the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin and Midland University.

Up until recently, the team has not always been particularly competitive. Great strides have been made

in the past few seasons. For example, just last year the team moved up to the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), which is essentially D1 for college club hockey.

2015 was the team’s first season in the ACHA. After a tough season, they were notified a week before Regionals that they qualified.

Regionals were in Wisconsin and due to the lack of funding, the team was unable to compete.

This season, practices began immediately for the team at the start of fall quarter. The first game of the season was only two weeks after the first day of classes. The schedule of classes puts the team at a bit of a disadvantage because of the shorter amount of time to prepare. The team competed against CU and CSU in the fall and was swept by both teams.

On the weekend of Jan. 23, the Pioneers traveled to Minnesota to compete against the University of Minnesota, Midland University and the University of Wisconsin. The

team lost to Minnesota and Wisconsin, but defeated Midland 3-2. While in Minnesota, the team was able to meet Jason Zucker, left wing for the Minnesota Wild and DU alum.

DU needed to beat Wisconsin to make the regional tournament, so their season will not be entering the post-season.

However, DU has one game remaining scheduled for March 4 at Colorado State University’s home rink in Fort Collins.

The good news is that the team has been expanding; it now has 15 students, which is the most to date.

Two of this year’s players are a tad older than the rest; Jurky Jurkovich is a 41-year-old graduate student that just joined the team this season. Emily Clark is a 31-year old PhD student pursuing a doctorate in sports psychology.

The rest of the team is made up of mostly undergraduate students, which is more typical for club sports.

“We call ourselves our own soror-

ity. We do everything together, like team dinners and just hanging out in our free time. We’re very close and we even all still talk to the girls that graduated and they will still visit us sometimes,” said junior co-president and center forward, Marissa Lambert (Crested Butte, Colorado).

Despite the season being over for all intents and purposes, the team will still be hard at work for the remainder of the school year.

“The turnout will not be as strong, but we will still practice.

We come to DU for academics. We don’t come here for hockey. The fact that we can get 15 girls that love the sport and play is great,” said Lambert.

Practices are typically Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 p.m. to midnight in Magness Arena.

For more information about the team or joining, visit women’s club hockey’s website or Facebook page.

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SPORT: Gymnastics GRADE: Sophomore

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his week, the Clarion sat down with gymnast Claire Hammen.

Q: What events do you do?

A: I train all four events and I have been consistently competing beam and floor.

Q: Which event do you prefer?

A: I like competing beam more, but I like training floor more. I like competing beam because it is a huge rush and it’s fun, I guess.

With floor, I get to play a little bit.

Q: When did you start gymnastics?

A: I started gymnastics at two.

I’ve always loved competing, learning new skills and having fun with the sport.

Q: What was it like training before college?

A: In high school, I was home schooled so I could train twice a day. I worked out 30 hours a week.

It was very intense. I definitely love college gymnastics more.

Q: How did you end up coming to DU? A: I chose DU because of the academics and being close to home.

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The coaches and the team were a very good fit. Our coach is very focused on character, teamwork and excellence and those values fit with what I wanted in a team.

Q: At the first home meet, there were a ton of fans. Has there been an increase in the fan base for your sport? Does that help you while competing?

A: I think it has been an increase this season. We are also higher ranked this season and it’s supposed to be a great one. The bigger the crowd, the more adrenaline we have and it helps us get pumped up.

Q: What are your goals for the remainder of the season?

A: My main goal was just to consistently compete, which I am doing. I want to continually progress and increase my highs, and I have been doing that, too.

Q: Is there anything you do before meets to get yourself pumped up and ready to go?

A: We listen to music in the locker room as a team as we are getting ready. The loud music gets us pumped and just being in the arena ready to go.

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Active shooter training hits the mark ABBIE RANDALL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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n Jan. 25, Campus Safety implemented efforts towards making campus safer through launching an active shooter training course for students. It can be agreed that an active shooter on campus would be one of the worst emergencies possible, and it is an unfortunate reality, as has been displayed through the tragic history of past mass shootings not only in Colorado, but worldwide. Campus Safety requested that students watch the training video, stating, “… as a society, we’ve learned from tragedy that lives are saved when people are aware and prepared to take action for their own safety.” This video is an attempt to prepare students for the unthinkable, and though it may seem unimportant or outlandish, these measures plus any additional physical safety encouragement can only serve to help the DU community.

The almost nine-minute video is by no means Oscar worthy; however, it does give a

feeling of reality to the situation of an active shooter. While the goal is to never find out how such a situation actually feels, the video addresses how and why one should either run, hide or fight. Watching the video and seeing the situation unfold, it is difficult to imagine such an event occurring at DU, yet it brings up a strong point in that students should consider their surroundings. One of the video’s messages is vigilance, not to the extreme of paranoia, but in the simple idea of knowing where you are and possibly considering how you would confront an emergency situation.

However, if Campus Safety is committed to the idea of offering training in order to help students feel safe, the physical training classes they offer should be more highly publicized. Providing the opportunity for students to take a basic self-defense session or learning how to handle an attacker could prove highly beneficial, especially in light of the recent forcible fondling attacks. Campus Safety already offers basic self-defense training classes, as well as RAD (Rape Aggression Defense or Resisting Aggression with Defense) classes for both

men and women. However these classes need more emphasis and attention so students are fully aware of the measures they can take to protects themselves.

Campus Safety’s effort to prepare students should be commended on multiple levels.

Their job is to make sure students are safe and comfortable while on and around campus, yet

the officers can’t be everywhere at once. Being able to give students instruction on procedure and how to act until officials arrive is smart because it gives students a purpose in emergency beyond panic and fear.

These measures, in theory or in practice, can’t harm students any more than the emergency situation itself.

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Campus Safety’s active shooter video aims to prepare students for a shooting on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

‘Forcible fondling’ an insensitive, inadequate term

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ear University of Denver community, Over the course of a single week, DU students have received Campus Safety notifications regarding a total of three different “forcible fondling” incidents that took place near campus. As a student who has attended three universities in the past four years, I have never once been exposed to such a peculiar term in the context of an unwanted sexual experience.

I have seen people laugh behind their phones upon receipt of

Campus Safety email, text and call alerts, not to mention the comical use of the term in community posts on various social media platforms, including Yik Yak, Twitter and Facebook.

The inappropriate touching of a woman or man by another individual should be called by what it is: sexual harassment. As a survivor myself, I feel that forcible fondling is a term that takes away from the real experiences of all victims of sex crimes. Sexual harassment is the fitting description for this type of experience

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Throughout winter quarter, there have been multiple incidents of forcible fondling.

and offense, as it encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests of sexual favors, as well as verbal and physical harassment that appears sexual in nature.

By changing the phrase “forcible fondling” to a current and appropriate term, we would be validating the experiences of sexual assault and harassment survivors and encouraging a healthy, national conversation about sexual assaults on college campuses. By keeping it, we are perpetuating a sense of hilarity and ignorance around a very dismal, not to mention potentially traumatizing, event.

It should be further noted that Campus Safety has a tendency to inform the community in reaction to these harassments, but rarely discusses the nature of police and security measures that are underway to resolve such issues.

I encourage our security staff to devise strategies in how to correctly relay information in a manner that is helpful and reassuring for the community members they aim to protect. While it is important to describe what happened, it is just as important to designate and define future protocol to impress a sense of safety within the university and its surrounding areas.

This brings me to my next point: How do we move forward

to empower DU students, particularly women who have been the targets of recent harassments, and prepare them as a safety precaution? Pepper spray is banned. The university and its neighboring police do not offer convenient and affordable self-defense training. I have not been asked to attend one safety course in a classroom, which was a requirement for off-campus students at the last institution I attended. Sidewalks off-campus, particularly on Josephine Street where two of the incidents have taken place, are not well lit for pedestrian visibility. Campus Safety does not have a program that explicitly offers free rides to university students, irrespective of intoxication level, who live on and off campus. I do not know the answer, but I do know that something needs to change.

Let’s stop laughing. Let’s pause and think about about how we, as community members at DU, are obligated to make the university a safer and more secure community. Let’s validate survivor experiences and set a precedent. Let’s be a school that is known as a leader against criminal behavior, not a bystander to it.

Sincerely, Gemma Wilson Undergraduate, Class of 2016

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Loss of B-cycle does not spell end to sustainability ADRIAN BOGART OPINIONS EDITOR

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ver the past few weeks, students have constantly rushed back and forth by the north entrance of the Driscoll Student Center. However, it’s hard not to notice the absence of a large bike rack filled with B-cycle bicycles, which have been removed due to the low usage of DU’s B-cycle Program. Although B-cycle was a promising project that could have substantially helped achieve the goals of sustainability on campus, DU’s Center for Sustainability already has programs in place that are convenient and accessible to students.

B-cycle is a bike sharing system with 87 stations around Denver with 700 bikes that can be checked out from 5 a.m. to midnight. With stations around Denver, these bikes are a tremendous means for students to make quick trips to neighborhoods around DU, quickly and sustainably.

However, this system is expensive for the average college student, with trips over 30 minutes costing $5.00

for every half hour or $9 for 24 hours.

These high prices and the relatively low advertising on campus meant that, although some students want to save the planet, they are focused on saving a different type of green.

Therefore, DU must use existing programs to make sustainability more appealing to the student body. Already, DU’s Center for Sustainability does an outstanding job of making DU cleaner and greener.

From Zero Waste Hockey Games to farmers markets, the Center for Sustainability is present in major parts of student life. With regards to sustainable transportation, the Center for Sustainability already has a bike share program, a bike repair shop and a transportation center which works to provide alternative transportation options for students. The bike share program in particular provides students with cheap and clean transportation for $25 per quarter, including a helmet, U-lock and tune-up.

Clearly DU already has the infrastructure to create a sustainable community, however the Center for Sustainability can always

better promote these programs so we can better utilize existing resources. Having a more active role in promoting these programs to freshmen during orientation week could ensure that students are made aware of these programs as soon as they enter DU and quickly invest in sustainable solutions, rather than using less sustainable products, such as cars for everyday transportation. In addition, the

Center for Sustainability must seek to promote programs such as the bike share program all year long, ensuring that all students are aware of and can access these programs during the fall and spring quarters.

A sustainable DU is not a fantasy, and although the loss of the B-cycle program on campus is a setback, many programs should be promoted and grown in order to reduce DU’s impact on the environment.

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B-cycle has recently chosen to dismantle DU’s B-cycle program due to low usage.

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Winter weather meets DU students’ style RUTH HOLLENBACK STAFF WRITER

Winter and Denver: two words created for each other.

November through March is a time made perfectly for studying indoors with a cup of coffee, skiing the Rockies, roaming around downtown’s streets amidst a snowfall and using the brisk temperatures as an excuse to come up with outfits thick with fashion. DU freshmen Gigi Carrier Smith, psychology major from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Julia Murray, journalism major from Darien, Connecticut, proudly teach those around campus the art of layering in the cold, all while maintaining their sophis-

ticated fashion-forwardness.

Smith, who would describe her style as “glamour trash,” dramatically inspired by Rihanna and 2000 Paris Hilton, boasts a cool black and blue theme.

Beginning from the bottom, her tennis shoes are from Nike—an

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Layers are the name of the game when it comes to winter fashion.

appropriate footwear option for an active day on the melting snowcoated ground. Next, her ripped black jeans, from PacSun, are the perfect item to pair with the bright snow. Her shirt is from Forever 21, and her hoodie is from her sister’s closet. Never doubt the potential to make an outfit out of family member’s clothes. Finally, her light blue coat, which brings together the whole sporty-chic outfit, is also from Forever 21.

Murray describes her wardrobe as “baby street style,” and she claims to be influenced by her friends’ eccentric styles, as well as VFiles, a clothing shop in

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the New York City and fashion designer communities. Her black leather loafers are from the thrift store ARC in the children’s section—a cheaper way to find those hollENback | clarioN little items that complete an Outfits inspired byruTh winter weather. outfit. Her pants are from Topshop, and her New York Yankees t-shirt is from her ex-boyfriend.

Finally, she got her Rehab jacket from a little boutique, but it can also be found online.

Don’t doubt your ability to intermingle eclectic pieces from your closet to make an outfit successfully inspired by the winter weather—just like Gigi and Julia.

Shoes are just one of the ways you can show off your winter style.

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Christian sisterhood created on DU’s campus DEVON YACH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Many students outside of Greek life see joining fraternities and sororities as ways to make lifelong friends and participate in philanthropic causes—but Haley Osborn, a second-year history major hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado is adding a whole new dimension to DU’s sorority life.

Osborn started making waves during the spring quarter of her first year when she decided to search for a group of girls to start a sorority. Granted, not just any sorority. Osborn was looking for girls who would

help start a sisterhood that is grounded by their Christian faith, and the chapter they chose was Alpha Delta Chi (ADX).

During the fall of her first year, Osborn was inclined to rush for a sorority, but was later persuaded not to—she didn’t feel comfortable. She felt as though she didn’t fit in, and a lot of her individual values differed from the other girls. So, she decided to start her own.

“The hardest challenge was finding girls who wanted to do it,” said Osborn. “That, and not having an adult advisor ded0icated solely to ADX.” Knowing that they would first have to prove their com-

mitment towards creating their own chapter here at DU, Haley and seven other girls met all of winter and spring quarter as a Bible study, and at the end of the term they submitted their letter of intent to to establish the chapter of Alpha Delta Chi and received their charter from the national board.

Osborn has helped create a safe environment for women where all events are dry. In this sisterhood, women are encouraged to make lifelong friends while challenging each other academically and helping other women through their philanthropy which aims to provide alternative therapy for

unplanned pregnancies.

“Alpha Delta Chi has doubled in size and is reaching young women who would never have joined a sorority otherwise,” said Osborn.

Osborn said everything is going better than she imagined, and that she’s excited to see where ADX goes at DU. “We have eight potential new members right now, and it is so rewarding to see this after a year of starting this process,” she said.

Through the efforts of Osborn and the other founding members, a sorority based on faith has established itself at DU that is challenging what it means to be a sisterhood.

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Sturm exhibit addresses hunger RUTH HOLLENBACK STAFF WRITER

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

Avanti: 5.0 / 5.0 stars

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Avanti boasts a beautiful view of the city skyline and a wide array of dining options.

JUSTIN CYGAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Located on Pecos Street in the Lower Highlands, the hipster food court (that’s not its real description but that’s what we are calling it) Avanti Food & Beverage makes certain to continue LoHi’s domination of the Denver food scene. Avanti serves as a showcase for Denver’s restaurant business and a space for innovation, acting as an incubator for restaurant ideas and area chefs. To account for this, the restaurant leases are short term, allowing for turnaround and giving up-and-coming chefs and restaurateurs an option to try out ideas before making the jump to a full restaurant.

You’ve never been anywhere quite like Avanti. In fact, the original opening date was delayed due to the city’s regulatory and licensing boards difficulty in figuring out exactly what the space was.

In simple terms, imagine seven separate food trucks—without the actual truck portion—contained in a beautiful two-level industrial space, with a large outdoor patio and two diversely optioned bars. The interior features abstract art, neon signs and a theater marquee-esque sign containing the restaurant names. The place breathes practical yet aesthetically pleasing design. Outside, under glistening string lights, the furniture is made of pallet wood and reminds one instantly of a beachfront. The inside expanse has sharp and minimalist Scandinavian designed chairs and tables, that work well to fit large amounts of people without crowding the space too much (for instance, the chairs on the bottom level have no backs and slide conveniently under the tables). From the minute you enter the space, everything is up to your discretion, you seat yourself wherever and you can pick and choose which restaurant you’d like to eat from. Don’t be worried about unpleased people, there’s more than enough variety in the food offered that everybody and anybody can be happy with the choice

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to dine here. This makes Avanti the perfect answer to the age old question: “Where do you want to go for dinner?”

The seven mini restaurants all offer delicious and mostly affordable food (usually around $11 for a meal).

On the base level you have Mijo: an Asian make-your-own noodle and rice bowl shop; Brava, a wood-fired pizza place; Poco Torteria, which specializes in mexican Torta sandwiches; Farmer Girl, featuring organic and local foods and Quiero Arepas which cooks up Venezuelan style arepas. On the upper level there’s Souk Shawarma, serving Levant-area food (flatbreads and bowls) and Bixo, modernized mediterranean bites with Mexican flair. Both levels have full service bars with ten different Doghead Beers on tap. The top patio bar has the nicest view in the space. This Grinder had a Pollo Chimichurri sandwich ($10.95) from Poco Torteria. The sandwich is a delicious mix of pepper jack cheese, lemon lime roasted chicken, chimichurri sauce and avocado. It is also served with well-seasoned fries. The sandwich is beyond delectable, and well worth the price.

While the food is absolutely delicious, it is the setting that truly shines at Avanti. The large building rests on the corner of Pecos Street and offers an unobstructed view of the city skyline.

Relaxing on the patio with a scrumptious meal and some good friends is a pretty nice way to spend an evening.

If taking public transportation, Avanti can be accessed via a 20 minute or so walk from the Union Station light rail stop, or a shorter walk if you take the H line to 16th and California and take the 32 bus on 15th to the 32nd and Tejon stop; you’ll still have to walk a couple blocks, but it is a lovely part of the city. If you are more likely to drive, the food hall offers complimentary valet parking.

Avanti Food & Beverage is located at 3200 Pecos St. In the LoHi neighborhood of Denver. Its operating hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

“I am on food stamps:” a discomforting phrase to both hear and say in the United States. According to Hunger Free Colorado—the state’s leading anti-hunger organization— and the USDA, as of September 2015, “Nearly one in seven Coloradans struggle with hunger, facing times when there is not enough money to buy food.” Admitting a lack of food is a taboo topic—avoided because of the potential for shame, embarrassment and destruction of respect.

A facade of put-togetherness must be manufactured, even with a desperate, rumbling stomach. Hunger Free Colorado seeks to be a platform to raise awareness and reduce stigma of this hidden problem. DU undergraduate and graduate students studying anthropology have partnered with this organization to host their moving exhibit, “Hunger Through My Lens.”

The exhibit features photographs taken by people that have dealt with hunger who were recruited by Hunger Free Colorado, taught to use the cameras and then sent back into their daily lives to capture situations that had to be dealt with under these circumstances. They wrote short captions for each photograph—further vocalizing the feelings experienced during the times that their kitchen pantries were almost empty and their children still wanted dinner.

The goal of the exhibit is to get the photos out into the community to create a conversation and gain attention to create legitimate change to solve the problem of hunger.

“We are here to support them and elevate them and give them a voice,” said Sarah Skeen, one of the advocates for Hunger Free Colorado.

At the gallery opening on Jan. 28, two of the photographers who participated in the project were present to share their stories: Andrea Fuller and Robin Dickinson, both DU alumni. Fuller graduated with a master’s degree in international relations, and Dickinson received a B.S. from DU and continued on to receive her M.D. from CU School of Medicine. Both confidently were able to say that that they never expected to ever find themselves in such desperate situations.

“You can never tell who is struggling with hunger. It honestly could be you—in the future,” Fuller explained at the opening. “You never know, or expect, what’s going to happen to you.”

Fuller and Dickinson went on to share emotive stories of how Hunger Free Colorado helped them get to a place where they were comfortable being one of “those people,” as their friends would say, who had to use food stamps. This exhibit successfully passes through this veil of shamefulness that covers the issue of hunger, and gives tangible options of how change can come.

“Hunger Through My Lens” is located at the Museum of Anthropology in the bottom floor of Sturm Hall, in room 102. The exhibit opened on Jan. 28, and it runs through March 11. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. and is free for the public. The exhibit team, who worked to design it in a manner unique to DU, consisted of Samantha Hagan, Mason Seymore, Emily Starck, Julia Strunk and Kara Underwood, all students passionate about addressing this need for change. Many groups on campus are taking advantage of the exhibit’s DU location, such as the Social Justice LLC, CCESL—who are bringing in local high school students to view the gallery—and many sociology and anthropology classes.

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Wherever you decide to spend Super Bowl Sunday, whether at a friend’s house, public place or just kicking back at home, you’re going to want to be decked out in the gear of whichever team you’re rooting for. However, prices for the most basic of spirited items—a T-shirt—can run pretty high; even the pre-made Broncos tees at Walmart run about $20, and that’s certainly the low end of the spectrum. But have no fear, the Clarion has all the information you need on how to make an awesome custom tee for game day, so you can be the most stylish (and frugal) person in the room.

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As football fanatics all over the country gear up for the biggest game of the season, us college students are deciding whether we should spend our last $10 for the week on food or an Uber so we don’t have to walk all the way to our 8 a.m. Since the majority of us can’t afford to make elaborate appetizers with filet mignon, the Clarion has come to the rescue with some of the most delectable Super Bowl-oriented recipes that won’t break the bank.

S’mores dip We know it sounds a little ridiculous to call a three-ingredient mess a recipe, but as soon as you see this radiant, golden-brown puddle of gooey childhood deliciousness emerge from the oven, it will feel as though everything in your life is aligning perfectly. It’ll hardly even matter to you who wins the game, or that there is a game, for that matter.

Ingredients: one 10-ounce bag Jet-Puffed regular marshmallows, one 12-ounce package Nestle milk chocolate chips ($2.08) and one box honey graham crackers Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees; spread milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the bottom of an eight-inch pie plate; cut marshmallows in half and place on top of chocolate chips until chocolate is fully covered; bake for 8-10 minutes or until marshmallows are golden-brown; serve immediately with graham crackers for dipping.

Pizza ring As a main college food group, pizza holds a special place in all of our hearts. This rendition of the classic makes a handheld delicacy perfectly suited for a hectic Super Bowl party, and costs less than a large delivery pepperoni.

Ingredients: two eight-ounce tubes of Pillsbury crescent rolls, ½ cup of Great Value tomato sauce, 1 cup of Kraft finely shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning and the pizza toppings of your choice.

Directions: preheat oven to 425 degrees; line crescent rolls in strips of two on a baking sheet; spread a layer of sauce, then cheese and top with pizza toppings; fold over the edges to create a ring; top with garlic powder and seasoning; bake in oven for 14-18 minutes or until golden-brown.

Chips & queso What better way to accentuate a day full of friends, family and America’s favorite pastime than with a scalding hot bowl of melted cheese? It’s easy to make, yet sure to be the hit of the party as well as a way to soften the blow if the team you’re rooting for loses.

Ingredients: 1 can RoTel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chillies, undrained, 1 package Velveeta, cut into ½ inch cubes, Tostitos Original Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips, Party Size Directions: combine undrained tomatoes and Velveeta in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until Velveeta is melted completely and mixture is blended; serve warm as a dip with tortilla chips. - CB

Items (purchased at Walmart) 1 plain blue, orange or white T-shirt ($3) Acrylic paint in whichever colors you would like (sparkly orange: $1.50; white: $.50) Sponge paint brush ($1) Glitter (optional) ($1) Grand total: $7 Print out the logo of whichever team you’re rooting for on plain printer paper. Paste this page on the cardboard back of an old notebook and cut out the outline of the logo (trying to paint right over printer paper will cause it to stick to the shirt). It’s going to be a bit tricky, but remember it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Next, place the outline on the shirt wherever you’d like.

Make absolutely sure that it’s centered—the shirt is going to look very lopsided if not. Then go ahead and start blotting on and around the outline. You can make it very clean and tight around the stencil or a little messy for a “spray paint” effect, it’s completely up to you. You can also decide whether to completely fill in the outline or just blot directly around it—creativity is key here. Keep in mind that if you choose a darker colored shirt, you will need to do several applications of paint to make sure that the color shows correctly, and remember that paint is bolder wet than dried.

To make the stencil easier to blot around, I suggest taping down the area directly around where you are currently applying paint (don’t put the tape over an area you’ve already painted, of course). If you want to incorporate glitter, sprinkle some over the paint while it’s still wet.

Wait for about 10 minutes, or until the paint is mostly dry, and remove the outline.

If you just want a shirt with a logo, go ahead and skip to the bottom paragraph. However, if you’d like to also incorporate your team’s name, read on.

If you would like to cut out letters in the same manner as the logo outline and blot around them as well, that is a perfectly valid option. However, I find it impossibly tricky to line them all up correctly and then get them to stay that way while blotting, so I have an alternative suggestion: Cut the letters out as you normally would, but use the area around the removed letters to create a stencil. This way, the letters will be all lined up and significantly easier to blot. For Os and other letters with floating shapes in their centers, you have two options: connect them to the outer stencil (as I did with the B and first O) or remove and, using a bit of doubled tape, place them in their correct spots in the stencil (as I will do with the R and second O). Once you’ve cut out the stencil, tape down then blot away.

Once you’re all done painting and sparkling (if that’s your thing), let the paint dry for a full 24 hours. Afterward, iron over the acrylic paint so that it will adhere to the fabric and you can wash it without the paint coming off (I recommend delicate cycle or hand washing). After this it’s ready to make you look like the most spirited and fashionable person wherever you spend the Super Bowl. - KB

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Come Sunday, all eyes will be on the Levi’s Stadium as the Denver Broncos face off against the Carolina Panthers. The last thing you want is for everyone at the Super Bowl party or sports bar to re-direct their eyes on you because you’re overly-intoxicated or keep announcing that you only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. Avoid adopting all of these personas and we promise you’ll have a great time without ruining anyone else’s fun.

1. That guy that gets sloppy drunk and utters ludicrous statements like “I can throw a football farther than Peyton Manning.”

2. That obnoxious couple that insists on talking in overly-sweet, borderline baby-talk voices: “No, snuggluffagus, extra points are only worth one point.”

3. That person who tries too hard to show his or her dedication despite not having watched a game all year and having no investment in either team. Will likely throw a paperweight or a coaster.

4. That person who announces they only watch for the commercials, proceeds to talk throughout the broadcast then shushes everyone during the commercial breaks.

5. That person who cheers every time players tap each other on the butt.

6. That guy that analogizes this game to his high school football career.

7. That person who draws sweeping conclusions from every single play.

8. That person who repeatedly says the referees are trying to give the game to the other team.

9. That person who makes their significant other uncomfortable by constantly commenting on how attractive Eric Decker is even though he left the Broncos two years ago and is not at the Super Bowl.

10. That person who thinks they are a member of the team. Likely to use the phrase, “we’ve got to put [insert name here] in” or “the refs are screwing us.”

11. That channel-changer who misses key plays so they can check the weather or catch up on Top Chef.

12. That person who shows up midway through the second quarter and immediately claims a seat that blocks everyone’s view.

13. That person who wants to challenge every play, yet has no idea what the basic rules of football are.

14. That person who almost got Super Bowl tickets and goes on and on about why it fell through or how amazing their seats would have been. - CB

One of the most critical choices to make about Super Bowl Sunday is where to watch the game. Some of us may know a friend who is throwing an awesome party in their huge house for the occasion, but for those of us who don’t, there are luckily plenty of venues around town to grab wings, throw back some root beer and have a great, rowdy time cheering on your team. Luckily, the Clarion knows all the hot spots around town to make the best of Super Bowl Sunday.

Crimson and Gold Tavern 2017 S University Blvd.

Like we even needed to put C&G on this list. A DU sports staple, this tavern will surely be packed with students on gameday. C&G is also close enough to campus that a majority of students can easily walk there, which is nice because no one will be required to drive.

Illegal Pete’s DU 1744 E Evans Ave. Another close-to-campus alternative to C&G is Illegal Pete’s, which isn’t as notorious as a sports mecca as the former, but still a great place to go to watch a game on the numerous screens. For the playoff game, Pete’s also ran some fun promotions (“a free apple pie shot every time the Broncos score, get a field goal, or if Peyton looks old”) and they’ll probably have more. Also, what could be better than their famous chips and queso to compliment the game?

Punch Bowl Social-Denver 65 Broadway Blvd.

For those who would like to stray away from the DU campus scene, the answer may be Punch Bowl Social, a quirky venue with quality food, drink and games like darts, bowling and even shuffle board. Specials for the big day include 50 percent off wings, 50 percent off chips and salsa, $5 old man cans and $5 brats. Come for the viewing and food deals and stay for the creative drinks and games.

Oriental Theatre 4335 W 44th Ave. For those who want to capture every detail on the biggest screen possible, why not watch on one of the biggest screens in Denver? The Oriental Theatre is hosting a Super Bowl party and will be showing the game on the big screen. Food is available, although you are welcome to bring you own, and there are free shots available with every touchdown. However, keep in mind that seating is first come first served, and doors open at 2 p.m. - KB

DU is made up of students from all 50 states so we can’t all be Broncos and Panthers fans. But just because you don’t have a personal affiliation to either team doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the festivities altogether. The Clarion has compiled a coping guide for when your beloved team is out of the running for the Super Bowl championship.

Get invested in one of the competing teams It doesn’t matter which one—games are just always more fun to watch when you care about the outcome. You can base your allegiance off of your home team’s rival, their odds of winning, which state you’d rather live in or even which color combination you prefer. Just pick one, make a bet with one of your friends about the winner and show up on game day decked out in your new team’s colors. We know you die-hard fans will probably never try this out, but we figured it was worth a shot.

There’s always the commercials There’s a reason some people watch the Super Bowl solely for the commercials. They’re talked about for weeks leading up to the game and for months following it. They’re hilarious and heartwarming and downright iconic and if you can conjure no other reason to get excited this year, make it because Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen will appear together in a Bud Light commercial.

Enough said. Just don’t be the person that keeps announcing the commercials are all you care about.

The halftime show The NFL’s 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl will have a halftime show headlined by Coldplay, who will be joined by previous headliners Beyonce and Bruno Mars. Since there will be such a wide array of performers, there’s sure to be one you can be excited for. - CB

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roadcasting live musical productions has become the next big thing to do on TV. NBC started the trend with “The Sound of Music,” “Peter Pan” and “The Wiz,” but Fox made its live musical debut with “Grease: Live” on Jan. 31. The production was broadcast to much hype from theater fans and newcomers alike. A celebrity-studded cast saw some fantastic highs and a few questionable lows.

The stage musical, a theatrical adaptation of the classic 1978 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John film, follows a group of rebellious high school students in the ‘50s, led by the T-Birds greaser gang and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate their teenage problems.

“Grease: Live” was led by Aaron Tveit (“Les Miserables”) and Julianne Hough (“Safe Haven”) as protagonists Danny and Sandy, respectively. Tveit is a well-known star in the Broadway world, originating lead roles in “Next to Normal” and “Catch Me If You Can,” and has made a name for himself in popular media. Hough, namely known as a dancer, comes from “Dancing with the Stars” fame as well as sporting a modest music career. Tveit showed his experience in his stellar dancing, top-notch voice and charming acting. He was very comfortable in the suave, magnetic role of Danny Zuko and added heart to a character who is most often rather two-dimensional. Hough was

surprisingly good as Sandy, with only a couple of off moments in her singing. She embodied the wide-eyed innocence of the role and topped it all off with showstopping dance moves.

The rest of the Rydell students were a mixed bag. Vanessa Hudgens (“Spring Breakers”) of “High School Musical” fame stole the show as Rizzo, the fearless leader of the Pink Ladies.

Although she announced her father’s death the morning of the broadcast, she still performed hours later and completely nailed it nonetheless.

Her rendition of “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” perfectly lived up to the original. Kenickie, Danny’s best friend, was played by musical newcomer Carlos PenaVega (“Pixies”), who’s most known for being part of the band Big Time Rush. He was fine, but largely forgettable, as the gruff T-Bird gang member.

Carly Rae Jepsen, known mostly for explosive pop hit “Call Me Maybe,” was weakest of the main cast. She was mediocre at best as Frenchy, which was only fueled by the awkward new song added for her character, “All I Need is an Angel.”

The song was unnecessary, didn’t fit with the rest of the music, was too low for Jepson’s range and her pop style stuck out in the context of the musical. On the other hand, Keke Palmer (“Scream Queens”), who has graced the Broadway stage in “Cinderella,” shone in her role as Marty and added her own personality to “Freddy My Love,” turning it into a shining showstopper. Similarly, Jordan Fisher (“Teen Beach Movie”) impressed viewers as Doody as he crooned to

audience members during the ballad “Those Magic Changes.”

The cast was joined by a few unexpected celebrity appearances, including Boyz II Men as the Teen Angels performing “Beauty School Dropout” and Joe Jonas’ new band DNCE as Johnny Casino and the Gamblers.

Mario Lopez acted as the host for the broadcast as well as Vince Fontaine in the musical itself, which was only strange and confusing. Overall, these appearances kept the audience from losing themselves in the show.

A number of key songs from the musical were left out to the dismay of fans, including “Mooning,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at a Drive-In Movie.”

A hard-worn female mechanics teacher was added to the cast of characters, assumably to try to counteract the criticism of the show’s traditional gender roles. While it was a little strange at some parts, she was a fun character with some solid one-liners and proper respect from the whole T-Bird gang. The show was also wonderfully racially diverse, with main roles snagged by Palmer, Fisher, PenaVega and Hudgens.

The show’s strong suit was undoubtedly large-scale dance numbers. “Born to Hand Jive” was definitely the peak of the musical.

The number saw the entire ensemble dancing their hearts out live, with stunning moves throughout the whole song.

Overall, “Grease: Live” was a fun, talent-filled event, and it provides hope that the quality of live TV musicals is only going up.

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t’s rare when bands from high school stay together once they graduate, and it’s even more rare when young bands create polished, well-written material. But Denver band The Baltic has done both of these things. The group’s sound is a mishmash of rock, psych and shoegaze topped off with sweeping, dreamy vocals and romantic riffs. The four-piece has certainly had some time finding the right sound— The Baltic met in middle school, and they’ve been making music together ever since. Unfortunately, the band has been split across the country as each of the members attend college in a different state. Despite being apart during the school year, The Baltic is making it work. Consisting of Adam Dankowski (guitar/vocals), Graham Epstein (drums/vocals), Jose Chalit (guitar) and Josh Kaplan (bass), the emerging band is here to stay.

“We all ended up meeting through middle school and living nearby [each other] growing up in the suburbs of Denver,” said Chalit in an email interview. “We all met at different times and places, but eventually started hanging out and playing together as The Baltic in 2012.”

Citing influences such as Tame Impala, The Strokes and Sigur Ros, The Baltic is taking inspiration from some of music’s best. The band also takes inspiration from other sources in film, art and nature. According to Epstein, The Baltic’s influences include “Alejandro Jodorowsky, [David] Lynch, Nicholas Roeg films, the ocean, Futurism, Saoirse Ronan and Antarctica.”

In addition to non-musical influences, The Baltic has had some guidance within a supportive local music scene. Notably, Kyle Miller, member of Denver psych band Plum, helped the group produce some tracks. Eric Halborg of Dragondeer and Reed Fuchs of DéCollage have also worked with the band. The group played a successful single release show for new song “San Francisco” with a supporting lineup of local bands Albny, Space Suits for Indians and LSD Bags.

Despite the distance between the group, The Baltic has some additional plans for later this year.

“No one likes long-distance relationships, so we try to communicate as much as we can via text and call each other frequently to stay afresh with what one another are doing,” Chalit explained. “We come together to play during vacations and holidays, so we’re always looking forward to the summer for festival season, recording and holiday shows.”

Even though each member is hundreds of miles apart from each other, The Baltic hopes to release an EP which they recorded last summer—after finding time to add finishing touches and promote the EP, it should be released this year.

The band has no shows planned, but according to Chalit, they’re hoping to play shows this summer in Denver and in L.A. as well. To stay updated, follow the band on Facebook.

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Colorado band Silver & Gold talk new sound MADDY NESBIT CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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espite the recentness of Greeley, Colorado band Silver & Gold’s introduction to the music scene, co-founder and lead singer Devon Hildebrandt answers questions about what’s in store for the future of the young band with ease, like he’s been through this hundreds of times.

Pie Lombardi, who plays guitar and also sings, formed Silver & Gold with Hildebrandt three years ago. Brand Vela on bass and Claire Jensen, who plays piano, keyboard and sings, are also part of the rock band.

Like many bands, Silver & Gold’s sound has evolved over the years. With their first album “Compression” released in October 2014 and their newest album “Headed West” released almost exactly a year later, the sound is recognizably their style but with a twist.

“People kind of did what they wanted and we were just kind of...loud, ” said Hildenbrandt.

Today, the band is less rock focused and has more of a folk sound to it. The new sound has a heavy emphasis on the drums along with skillful guitar playing that smoothly follows the lead of the vocals. When asked what his favorite venue is to play, Hildebrandt said The Moxi Theater in

downtown Greeley, Colorado.

Similar to the band’s sound, the goals of the band have also evolved throughout the years.

“Our first show was outside a vodka distillery for a charity event.

I think it was at, like, three in the afternoon and we played in the parking lot,” said Hildebrandt.

The band has come a long way, to say the least. They have played at venues across Colorado such as The Downtown Artery in Fort Collins, Colorado, The Moxi in Greeley, Colorado, and just recently played at the Bluebird Theater in downtown Denver.

The ultimate goal, says Hildebrandt, is the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre which is

just west of Denver.

“We’re back in the studio making new music,” Hildebrandt said.

Silver & Gold’s next show is at the Moxi Theatre in Greeley, Colorado on Friday, Feb. 12. The band has a strong social media presence and when asked where one could keep up on the band’s newest happenings, Hildenbrandt listed a few options.

“Our website is where all of our photos, press, new music and band information is,” Hildebrandt said. “But personally Instagram is my favorite since we’re updating it all the time.”

Along with their website, Silver & Gold can be found on Instagram and Facebook.

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Silver & Gold is made up of (from left to right): Davis Williams, Claire Jensen, Pie Lombardi and Devon Hildebrandt. The band recently changed their sound from rock to folk.

Top 10 Kanye songs in preparation for ‘Waves’ JOCELYN ROCKHOLD

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anye West is ready to drop new material after wild success with “Yeezus” in 2013.

Previously titled “Swish,” the upcoming album is now called “Waves,” a change that caused some Twitter beef with Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose. The tracklist, posted

by Kanye via a picture on Twitter, is ever-changing, but it seems we have a solid release date—Feb. 11. The new album is rumored to feature Chance the Rapper, Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar, but nothing is certain. While you wait for the highly anticipated album, listen to a mix of Kanye’s top 10 songs (in no specific order) from previous years.

“Heartless,” 808s & Heartbreak (2008)

Numerous artists, including Denver band The Fray, have covered this dark, minimalistic track, and for good reason. “Heartless” is a powerful narrative crafted by West, one that nearly everyone knows even

though it was released eight years ago.

“Gold Digger,” Late Registration (2005)

There’s nothing better than a Kanye song featuring Jamie Foxx.

“Gold Digger” is one of Kanye’s best songs due to its hard-hitting beat and sampling of “I Got A Woman” by Ray Charles.

“Through the Wire,” The College Dropout (2004)

“Through the Wire” is arguably one of the most important songs West has ever created. It’s a recollection of a car accident which left West’s jaw wired shut, and is generally regarded as the single that launched him to widespread success.

“Monster,” My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

The sheer scale of this track is daunting—Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver, Jay Z and Rick Ross are featured on top of West’s strong lyrical content and intense beat. “Monster” is scary

good with its in-your-face verses.

“Runaway,” My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

Filled with sultry soul and melancholy tones, “Runaway” is one of the best tracks off of the highly successful album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” The song is also a central focus in “Runaway,” a short film by West, which features narration by Minaj.

“Jesus Walks,” The College Dropout (2004)

“Jesus Walks” is one of the strongest songs on West’s debut album, in addition to “Through the Wire.” He takes on a large range of topics in this song, including religion in general, faith and the media and personal struggle.

“Blood on the Leaves,” Yeezus (2013)

“Blood on the Leaves” opens with a beautiful combination of a sample of “Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday and an opening verse from West.

The dropping beat and dark lyrical content make this the best song on West’s 2013 album “Yeezus.”

“All of the Lights,” My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

Both West and Rihanna shine on this track—West’s verse hits smoothly over a beautiful horn section, while Rihanna’s chorus adds a club-ready feel to the song.

“Stronger,” Graduation (2007)

Let’s be real, we’ve all listened to this song and had a somewhat embarrassing dance break to it at one point or another. “Stronger,” appearing on West’s third studio album, was an instant classic due to its catchy, electronic layers.

“POWER,” My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

Characterized by repeating soul riffs and a return to hip-hop, “POWER” details West’s career after his VMA controversy regarding Taylor Swift.