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DU won’t pay athletes DU Athletics declines to follow Northwestern’s example by brandon tate Senior Reporter

After a group of Northwestern University football players were given the right to unionize by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on March 26, DU announced it will not pay student athletes.

The movement, headed by former Northwestern quarterback and Denver native Kain Colter, directly challenges the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rules regarding amateurism in college athletics. The NCAA justifies their rules, according to their website, to “ensure the students’ priority remains on obtaining a quality educational experience and that all of student-athletes are competing equitably.”

According to an article for SB Nation, for Northwestern players, an election will be held for players who are still eligible to play if they wish to unionize or not. If successful, they can be represented by Colter’s College Athletes Players Association (CAPA) and enter discussion with the university and the NCAA about player benefits.

Due to its lack of a football program, DU does not fall under the jurisdiction of the NLRB’s decision. However, the decision of the NLRB has raised questions across the country according to DU Vice Chancellor of Athletics Peg Bradley-Doppes.

“What happened at Northwestern you could compare to a Title IX report,” said Bradley-Doppes. “Now let’s look at DU. Our student athletes are students, first and foremost. We believe that athletics enhance the campus community.

We do not believe, philosophically, they will ever be employees.”

Bradley-Doppes suggested that instead of allowing student-athletes to unionize, pursuing major media rights allowing schools to have their own broadcasting networks would be better for DU, as well as other universities.

She further stated that DU’s providing of scholarships to its student athletes is enough to attend school and play.

“We believe an opportunity to come to DU and to get a DU education is a chance in a lifetime,” said BradleyDoppes. “For those student-athletes that are fortunate enough to get an athletic scholarship, we believe the university has done their part. We were against the stipend. If we’re not doing that for our doctoral and postdoctoral students how could we be doing it for our athletes?”

DCS issues noise warnings Managing Editor

Last week, the Office of Student Conduct, the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) and the Denver Police Department (DPD) teamed up to deliver letters to off-campus student housing locations reminding residents to not be loud and disrespectful of neighbors.

A note was also included in the weekly campus updates sent out by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) last week.

“When the off-campus behavior of students negatively impacts the community, it creates a conflict with the mission and goals of the University of Denver and may warrant the University’s intervention,” the note said.

According to University of Denver External Relations Manager Will Jones, the letters come after an increase in noise complaints, which he handles as the community liaison.

“Whenever something happens, a neighbor calls me,” said Jones. “Almost

every day there is an email or a voicemail message for me.”

The letters ask students to respect their neighbors and not host loud gatherings and parties, and says that students can be held to the Code of Conduct for repeated off-campus noise complaints. Possible university responses may include suspension and expulsion, according to the letters.The letters were delivered to specific addresses which have received numerous complaints.

“We need you to remember that living off campus does not mean that you are no longer a member of the University community,” the letters said.

“The houses in and around DU are home to families with children, young professionals, retired couples and a variety of other types of neighbors.”

This has been a recurring concern on campus, according to DCS Sgt. Stephen Banet.

“The University takes relations with the neighborhood seriously. It’s something we don’t want jeopardized,” said Banet.

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Campus to host EDM concert by logan baker Assistant Editor

DU won a free concert last week through the Skyllzone fantasy sports website, a site where one can draft a new NBA or NFL team daily for the chance to win cash. The website promised a free concert by The Chainsmokers, an EDM duo, to whichever university had the most people register with their site and create a free NBA fantasy basketball team. The race for the rave began Tuesday, March 18, and ran until midnight on Monday, April 7.

Each registration and fantasy draft earned 100 points for the school. The school with the most points at the end of the contest would win the concert.

Anyone was allowed to take part, including current students, alumni and any

school supporters. Information for the contest spread through social media, particularly Facebook.

DU was one of 288 schools in the contest, and ended in first place with 96,100 points, almost 2,000 more than second place UC-Davis.

The rest of the top five included the University of Washington, UC-Santa Barbara and the University of Texas in Austin.

DU was the only private school in the top five, with Cornell in eighth place. DU was by far the smallest school in the top ten, with the closest school in size being Cornell again at 21,000.

The Chainsmokers were formed in 2012 in New York City. In 2014, they rose to international success with the release of their first official single, “#Selfie.”

The date and location have not yet been decided.

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All four individuals were later revealed to have criminal histories or active warrants

by DCS and the According Denver Police to the DepartDepartment ment Campus (DPD).

Safety (DCS), “ W i t h bicycle theft the incident at has increased Halls, one had since last year, no warrants, from zero but he had an reported inciextensive crimidents in 2013 nal history,” said to 14 this year.

Banet.

“The Sgt. Stesecond had phen Banet active warrants of DCS stated and an extengusto kubiak | clarion the issue is a Bike thefts have increased from zero thefts to 14 this academic year. sive criminal concern for history, and the DU community, and officers have been he was later taken to jail. The third had no working to catch thieves in action. warrants, but was charged with possession “The biggest places where the larg- of burglary tools. The person at Towers had a est amount of bikes are taken are from warrant for his arrest for burglary.”

Centennial Halls and Towers,” said Banet.

In response, DCS is directing its main “However, the last two bike reports we took focus on bike thefts at Halls and Towers. [as of April 11], one student said that they Banet assures students that DCS is had not locked their bike and the bike was actively monitoring any new developments stolen. In the other one, the bike was locked in bike thefts, and reminds students to incorrectly with the U-lock just around the properly secure their bikes with a U-lock. front wheel, so the thief just released the “We’re trying to watch [thieves] as wheel and took the bike, leaving the wheel much as possible,” said Banet. “Patrol offiand the lock.” cers have been directed, whenever they’re in According to DCS reports, the thefts the area [of Halls and Towers], to make sure are not being carried out by a single indi- that they check the bike racks for people vidual, but rather by multiple persons hanging around them. For students, just acting alone or in small groups during the make sure you’re properly locking your bike night and in the early morning hours. In using a U-lock. Even this week while we addition, DCS successfully apprehended were patrolling the bike racks we encounfour non-DU affiliated individuals who tered six bikes we discovered that were not attempted to steal bikes over spring break, secured, just sitting there, so lock your bike.” one at Towers and the other three at Halls.

For any further questions, students The individuals at Halls were in possession can contact DCS at 303-871-2000 or of bolt cutters to break locks. through their website. by brandon tate Staff Writer

“We owe it to ourselves to question our leadership.”

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STEM hosts women in science First Internationalization by gigi peccolo Contributing Writer The Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (RSECS) and the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) will host the first annual Women in STEM event series to unite women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at DU, according to Sarah Pfeifer, Morgridge College of Education graduate student and Inclusive Excellence Fellow for NSM. “We have not had an event like this before and wanted to bring together women in STEM fields at DU and in the community to share their experiences with each other,” said Pfeifer.

Over 50 people have registered for each event of the two-part series. The panelist event on April 17 is open to the campus, while the community event on April 24 is invitation only.

The first event, a STEM Professional Panel Session, will be held at 5 p.m. in Boettcher Auditorium 101 on April 17 and will feature four speakers: Carol Sturman, founder and president of Sturman Industries; Susan Sharp, certified principle engineer; Elizabeth Suarez, director of HERS Denver Summer Institute; and Mair Churchill, director of Structural Biology and Biochemis-

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“Having the diverse perspective of diverse mind-sets is important to continue to build programs and work environments that are welcoming to all individuals, including women, international students, new professionals and experienced professionals,” said Pfeifer.

A Q&A session will follow the panel event. Kathryn Grove, director of Equal Opportunity at DU, will discuss gender bias and microaggressions at school and in the workplace, as well as what resources are available for those who have experienced gender bias.

At 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, current and post-doctoral students will participate in small groups led by faculty, as well as RSECS and NSM alumni. The groups will discuss strategies to navigate the working world and they will also will gather feedback on the series when the event is over.

“It is important for women to be involved and help each other to succeed no matter what field they are in and no matter if they are underrepresented or not,” said Pfeifer. “Connecting with others provides opportunities for individuals to not only develop their education and careers, but also provides a greater sense of belonging and value as they invest in their communities.”

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Check here for weekly updates from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Highlights from April 8, 2014 It was announced that the annual DUPB spring concert will be rolled over into fall as a kick-off concert after the spring date was recently cancelled.

USG passed two bills allocating funds to university affiliated departments and groups: Bill #14, authored by Social Science Senator E. A. Shaw-Gonzales: The social sciences department will receive $200 in funding for the department’s first annual student monologue performance.

Bill #15, authored by On-Campus Senator Kaitlyn Griffith and co-sponsored by On-Campus Senator Jeffrey Mariano: The Native Student Alliance will be granted $2,000 in funding to assist with their annual Pow Wow. More information on the above bills can be found at http://news.duclarion.com/category/usg/

USG meetings are held every Tuesday night in the Anderson Academic Commons Special Events Room.

They are open to the public.

Information courtesy of the USG.

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Summit a ‘huge success’ by carli hansen News Editor

The first annual Internationalization Summit took place on campus last Friday, April 11, and consisted of over 40 sessions throughout the day focused on the topic of internationalization. Check in and same-day registration started at 7:45 a.m. and the last sessions ended around 4:30 p.m. Sessions took place mostly in Ruffatto Hall, as well as two rooms in Sturm and one in the Daniels College of Business. The event was hosted by the Office of Internationalization, in conjunction with the Morgridge College of Education, Conference and Event Services, and Sodexo.

“The summit was hugely successful,” said Associate Provost of Internationalization Luc Beaudoin. “We had almost 250 people check in and we had a full day of sessions and a great keynote speaker. Most of the sessions were really well attended. It really showed that we needed this kind of event.”

The sessions at the summit included workshops, poster sessions, research presentations and roundtables. Most of them fell under five interest groups: Engaging Cultural Diversity at Home; Global Service and Work Experience; Teaching, Curriculum and Pedagogy; International Education; and Research.

The keynote speaker at lunch was Richard Stenelo, international director at Lund University in Sweden.

Online registration for the summit closed early because it reached overcapacity. However, Beaudoin remarked

that they probably could have left registration open, because people would come to some sessions and then leave.

He said next year they might make it clearer on the registration form whether people plan to show up for one session or more than one.

“Overall, I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” said Beaudoin. “The idea was to talk about internationalization at this point in DU’s history, and that’s exactly what happened.”

Beaudoin said he has heard nothing but praise from students, staff and faculty who attended the event. He added that the Internationalization Summit will happen again next year, and every year for the foreseeable future.

“What people especially liked, I think, was having the opportunity to meet other people from the university who are doing international things,” said Beaudoin. “Internationalization is something that is organically part of lots of areas of campus, if not all areas.

To gather people together to talk about it requires that people really think about internationalization, so they don’t take it for granted.”

The summit was preceded by presummit workshops on Thursday, April 10, in the International House. It was followed by the 31st Annual Festival of Nations on Saturday, April 12, in the Ritchie Center.

“What I’d like us to be able to do,” said Beaudoin, “is to continue the conversation that we began to have at the summit throughout the year with different events.”

Neighbors file noise complaints Continued from page 1 In the fall, DPD and a DCS investigator went to off-campus student homes to discuss the concerns with students.

“This is the same thing, except we have more of a formalized letter from the university explaining that even though you don’t live on campus, your actions and activities still fall under the code of student conduct,” said Banet.

Jones said the university also chose to send out letters now because there is an anticipated increase in noise concerns with the arrival of spring and warm weather. Letters will also be drafted and sent to landlords of offcampus housing locations, Jones said.

“We want to do everything we can to keep these students safe,” said Jones.

“A lot of these students are adults, but we want students to understand that we

don’t want them to be excessive. We’re trying to give the students tools they need to make a better decision.”

Jones said the chancellor and the university Board of Trustees also plan on having a meeting within the next few weeks to discuss the issue of noise complaints, as well as to discuss the accelerated drinking levels the university has seen this year and plan further approaches to the problems.

“We’re trying to give people every avenue to understand that their behavior is inappropriate,” said Jones. “This is not like a speed trap. We’re saying ‘There is a speed trap 10 miles down the road, you might want to slow down.’”

The letters were sent from the Student Life Department and were reviewed by the chancellor before they were sent out. Students are invited to contact Banet with any questions.

Corrections From this week forward, corrections will be found in the Opinions section of the Clarion.

Readers wishing to submit corrections, or those concerned about the paper’s journalistic integrity, may contact Editor-in-Chief Alex Johnson at alexander.johnson@du.edu.

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Four AHSS dean finalists interview on campus by carli hansen News Editor

The AHSS Dean Search Committee recently concluded on-campus interviews with four final candidates for the position. The last candidate interviewed was Dr. Nancy Guerra on April 9-10, preceded

by Dr. Daniel McIntosh on March 25-26, Dr. Stacey Robertson on March 31-April 1 and Dr. Judith Grant on April 3-4. The previous dean, Anne McCall, recently moved to a university in New York to take a position as Dean of Arts and Sciences.

According to Nancy Allen, chair of the AHSS Dean Search Committee, each final candidate had an intensive two-day interview schedule that included tours of the AHSS facilities on campus and meetings with key stakeholder groups in the university community.

“It’s a really good way to introduce the candidates to the campus and the campus to the candidates,” said Allen.

“The whole idea is to make sure that we have really good community engagement in the interview process.”

Allen said the search committee received almost 100 applications, mostly submitted in the beginning of January.

After reading through application materials, the search committee screened the top 24 candidates with videoconferencing technology in the AAC. From there, they narrowed it down to eight candidates who flew to Denver to meet the committee members in person. Finally, they chose four finalists to do more extensive interviews on campus.

The AHSS Dean Search Committee is made up of 12 members, including Allen, seven faculty members, three DU trustees and one member of the AHSS Advisory Board. According to Allen, the work of the committee is to go through application materials, recruit candidates,

screen candidates and match candidate qualifications against the stated criteria for decision-making.

“I think a lot of it is plain old logic,” said Allen. “The position specification says what qualities and experience are expected in a successful candidate. It’s complicated, but at heart it’s about matching those criteria with the candidates. It’s very fair and even-handed.”

Now that all the finalists have been interviewed, Provost Gregg Kvistad and Chancellor Robert Coombe will meet with the committee, and each committee member will have the opportunity to express his or her opinions of the candidates. The search will then be turned over to the provost and the chancellor.

They will read all the materials and pick one or two candidates to come to campus for another visit. Finally, there will be an announcement about the new AHSS Dean, who will probably be appointed in the summer.

As part of the recent interview process, each of the four finalists presented a public seminar titled “The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the Landscape of Higher Education.” These presentations were open to the whole university committee. Afterwards, the candidates had time to meet with a smaller group of undergraduate and graduate students.

These groups tended to include four or five students, with at least one undergraduate and one graduate student present at each meeting.

“We really want to be transparent, and have as much information about the finalists as possible available to people who are giving us feedback,” said Allen.

She added that anyone who met with one or more of the final candidates was invited to fill out a feedback survey online. The surveys closed at the end

P o l i c e unwanted party Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:34 a.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer observed two suspicious parties walking through parking lot 108 with tools used to cut locks off bikes. The officer contacted the parties in question and determined that one of them had an active warrant. The party with an active warrant fled the scene on foot. The remaining party was detained until the Denver Police Department (DPD) arrived on scene. DPD formally trespassed the party in question and released them from the scene.

medical assist Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:40 a.m. – While responding to the previous incident, a DCS officer sustained minor injuries. The officer transported themselves for further medical attention.

Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 1:19 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an unaffiliated party in need of medical assistance in the Newman Center for Performing Arts. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the party in question and called for paramedics. The party in question declined transport to a hospital for further evaluation.

High Street near East Asbury Avenue.

The staff member stated that while driving their personal vehicle on South High Street, a student on a bicycle unexpectedly darted in front of them, causing the collision. There were no injuries to report.

Center. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a student who stated that they had left their wallet in an unsecured, unattended storage cubby while using the facilities and that when they returned to the cubby, their wallet was gone.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:39 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a collision involving a university-owned vehicle.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a staff member who stated that while operating the vehicle in question, they had side swiped a parked vehicle on the 1900 block of South York Street causing moderate damage to both vehicles. The owner of the second vehicle, a student, was contacted and they were made aware of the collision.

Friday, April 11, 2014 at 3:40 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a wallet that had been stolen from Centennial Halls. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with a student who stated that their wallet had been stolen when they left it unattended and unsecured earlier in the day. A review of surveillance footage revealed a suspect in the theft.

DCS contacted DPD who contacted the suspect, also a student, and cited them for the theft.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 4:01 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding door locks that had been intentionally burned at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted a staff member who stated that there were also burn marks inside the elevator. The approximate cost to repair the damage to the locks and elevator is $2,000.

Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:13 a.m. – DCS responded to a call from DPD regarding a loud house party located near South Williams Street and Asbury Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, DCS officers spoke with DPD officers who stated that the party had been broken up and approximately 200 students had fled the scene.

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vehicular collision Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 10:41 a.m. – DCS took a report from a staff member regarding a collision that occurred on South

Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 6:43 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a wallet from the Coors Fitness

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:35 a.m. – A Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) filed a report regarding a student who has accumulated over 35 parking violations since November 2013.

Final Candidates Dr. Daniel McIntosh – University of Denver Chair of the Department of Psychology, Professor in the Department of Psychology, Program Faculty in Religion and Psychology Studies, former Director of the University Honors Program

Dr. Stacey Robertson – Bradley University Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Oglesby Professor of American Heritage, former Chair of the History Department, former Director of the Women’s Studies Program

Dr. Judith Grant – Ohio University Chair of the Department of Political Science, Professor in the Department of Political Science, former Director of the Center for Law, Justice and Culture, former Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program

Dr. Nancy Guerra – University of Delaware Associate Provost for International Programs and Director of the Institute for Global Studies, Professor in the Department of Psychology, Director of the Global Research Consortium photos courtesy of portfolio.du.edu/ahssdeansearch/

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 3:56 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a wallet from the Coors Fitness Center. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted an unaffiliated party who stated that they had left their wallet in an unattended cubby near the front desk while they used the facilities. When the unaffiliated party returned to retrieve the wallet, they found it was gone.

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of the day on Friday, April 11. Now the search committee will use the surveys to generate reports, so they can discuss campus feedback during their deliberations and analysis sessions.

Leslie Rossman, a doctoral candidate in Communication Studies and president of the Graduate Student Government (GSG), attended meetings with all four finalists. She was also involved with the search committee in the initial stages of the process, discussing graduate students’ needs and expectations from a new dean.

“The candidates were all pretty responsive to our questions,” said Rossman. “I think each of the candidates are really open to trying to find ways to assist students on campus, whether that be with funding or interdisciplinary dialogue.

They’re all willing to incorporate that into their efforts.”

Rossman added that there were several common themes among the candidates, including how to market or brand the division more effectively to a wider audience, and how to get more involved with students.

“Basically, they talked about how they would bring in their experiences from their respective institutions and roles, including their experience of working closely with students,” said Rossman.

“They want more student involvement in their office. They want students to know who they are.”

According to Allen, the search committee was very excited about the overall quality of the applicants, and of the finalists in particular.

“The committee is very pleased with the exemplary qualifications of these four final candidates,” said Allen. “I think everyone on the committee was very happy to present individuals with such strong qualifications.”

assault Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:46 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an assault that had occurred between two students at an off-campus business located near South University Boulevard and East Asbury Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, DCS officers spoke with DPD officers and one student who stated that the second student had assaulted them and then fled the scene.

detox Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:50 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an unre-

sponsive intoxicated student in Centennial Halls. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted paramedics who transported the student in question to Porter Hospital.

Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 12:16 a.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer observed two intoxicated students in the area of the Driscoll Lawn. The officer contacted the students and determined one of them was too intoxicated to remain on campus.

Officers contacted Denver Cares who transported the student to their facility.

The second student was released.

Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:18 a.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an intoxicated unaffiliated party in Centennial Halls. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the party in question and called for DPD assistance. DPD officers contacted Denver Cares who transported the party in question to their facility.

Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9:19 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an intoxicated student in Centennial Halls.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the student in question and determined they were too intoxicated to remain safely on campus. Officers contacted paramedics who responded to the scene, evaluated the student and called for Denver Cares who transported the student to their facility.

criminal trespass Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 1:10 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a trespassed party in Centennial Halls. Upon arrival at the scene, officers contacted the party in question and called for DPD assistance.

DPD responded to the scene, issued a citation for trespassing and escorted the party in question off-campus.

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Arboretum invites students to vote on tree for Arbor Day by carli hansen News Editor The Chester M. Alter Arboretum held its first Tree Election this year, which allowed students to vote on which tree the arboretum will plant on campus for Arbor Day. Polling ran from March 24-April 8, and results were posted online on April 9.

The Texas Red Oak won with 178 votes, beating the Lacebark Pine with 85 votes.

According to Francesca AguirreWong, curator of the arboretum, the Texas Red Oak will be planted in the Harper Humanities Garden on April 25 at 2 p.m. The date was chosen because it is National Arbor Day, as well as the day of the Annual Earth Day Summit. There will be a Tree Planting Cupcake Party and everyone will be invited to participate in the planting.

“We’ll probably do this again next year,” said Aguirre-Wong. “The students really loved being involved in the decision making process, because they’ve never had a say in what trees get planted on campus.”

Aguirre-Wong said that in addition to an online poll, the arboretum had a booth on the Driscoll Bridge on April 1-2, and a booth at the Earth Month Carnival on April 8. Anyone in the university community was allowed vote, but the majority of the votes came from students. She said

Aguirre-Wong added that the arbostudents mostly voted on the beauty of the tree, how much water it required and to retum tries to plant a tree every year to celebrate Arbor Day. They also do other where it was indigenous.

“We got a lot more students involved plantings throughout the year, especially than we thought we would, which was related to construction projects, because surprising and really rewarding,” said every new building needs landscaping.

“That’s where most of tree plantings Aguirre-Wong. “We work really hard at the arboretum and it’s good to know that stem from, but we are trying to get more students do care and that they’re genu- funding for plantings outside of construction,” said Aguirre-Wong. “The plantings inely interested in the trees on campus.”

According to Aguirre-Wong, the that come from construction projects are usually more two trees in the focused on election were how pretty they chosen because look.

They’re the university less focused on is attempting to whether they expand its oak are sustainable, and pine colhow they will lections. There look in a hunare no red oaks dred years, how on campus, and photo courtesy of chester m. alter arboretum much maintethere is one lacebark pine in front of the Leo Block nance they require and so on.”

One building project that will affect Alumni Center. Aguirre-Wong said both trees require low amounts of water the arboretum is the construction of the and high amounts of sun, which is good Anna and John J. Sie International Relafor the conditions in Denver. The oak is tions Complex. The Korbel building will native to the South Central U.S., while the expand west, according to Aguirre-Wong, which will force the arboretum to take out pine is native to China.

“We wanted to pick two very different some trees and transplant others.

One of the trees that will be transtrees, which is why it was an oak and a pine,” said Aguirre-Wong. “We got to find planted is the Cedar of Lebanon, which is a state champion tree, meaning it is out what students like to see on campus.”

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UTS responds to Heartbleed by sarah ford Managing Editor In response to the discovery of the Heartbleed virus, which allows users to access Internet system memory through the tool OpenSSL, the university ran an evaluation of all server SSL systems to evaluate vulnerability, according to University Technology Services (UTS).

According to internet research firm Netcraft, as many as 500,000 sites may be susceptible to the Heartbleed bug.

Using the memory accessed, passwords, usernames and other information can be accessed as well.

According to UTS, there were no “critical” DU applications found vulnerable to the bug. However, the release sent out on webCentral reported some systems found susceptible.

u p c o m i n g wednesday Professional Attire Fair 12-3 p.m.

Driscoll Student Center, Room 1864 Come to Driscoll 1864 on April 16th to choose pieces for interviews, the workplace, and the career fair on April 23rd! And bring your resume for a review with a career counselor.

Flick and Feedback Movie Discussion 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Sturm Hall The spring 2014 quarter flick will be Entre Nos. A light dinner is available from 5.30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 6 p.m. sharp. Discussion begins as soon as movie is done. Because seating is limited and food must be pre-ordered, advance RSVP is required (by 4/15). On-campus location details will be provided to registrants only. friday

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the largest of its kind in Colorado. The permaculture garden will also have to be relocated to West High School until another place is found for it.

“It’s laborious and expensive to transplant trees,” said Aguirre-Wong, “But it’s really cool that we get to save them.”

According to Aguirre-Wong, these are not the only projects the arboretum is working on right now. Over the last month, the arboretum has put tags with accession numbers on over 2,000 trees on campus. On Monday, April 7, they put the entire collection on their website.

“That’s something you do with any curated collection, whether it’s in a museum or in a living collection,” said Aguirre-Wong. “Now anyone around the world can view it, whether they’ve ever been to campus or not.”

The arboretum will also start doing one-hour tours of the Harper Humanities Garden in May. These tours will be free and open to the public, and will run through the summer and part of fall. The arboretum started doing tours last year and they were very popular, according to Aguirre-Wong.

“We really want to start incorporating students and community members into the arboretum,” said Aguirre-Wong.

“We want to bring about more awareness in the community.”

Good Friday Service 12 p.m.

Evans Chapel This will be a non-denominational service.

Advanced RefWorks Workshop 12-1 p.m.

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“The handful of other servers and applications are being patched and checked as quickly as possible,” said the release on webCentral. “We are actively monitoring the situation and we will notify owners and potentially affected users as we identify the systems with the vulnerability.”

UTS said the department will continue to coordinate fixing susceptibility through patching each server with network administrators.

UTS suggests all students protect themselves by changing their passwords on sites where they have held accounts since 2012, especially sites with private or financial information. They also suggest students be wary of all emails offering a link to change a site password and recommend that students always run the latest anti-virus software.

e v e n t s of all the various citations? Participants will be introduced to the advances functions of RefWorks, including exporting references from research databases, organizing references, making personal notes on references, sharing references with other researchers and creating bibliographies. saturday Spring Fest All Day Harper Humanities Garden The Staff Advisory Council invite the DU community to celebrate the beginning of Spring and one of the university’s favorite community traditions. Festivities include: a sunrise yoga class (7:00 a.m.), light refreshments from local participating restaurants, arboretum tours (10 a.m., 11 a.m.), free take-home flower potting and 22nd annual Egg Hunt with candy and prizes for all ages. thursday-sunday Opera - Mozart’s Don Giovanni 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. on Sunday) Gates Concert Hall Considered by many to be the greatest opera ever written, Mozart’s bold, charismatic blend of comedy, drama and unforgettable music tells the story of Don Juan, a charming, deceitful nobleman and the women he romances.

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Alumnus profile: Jim Conway with some fellow MFJS majors.

“We all became good friends and the documentary went on to win some awards,” he said. “It was a great handson experience for us.”

His senior year, he chanby sarah ford neled some of this experience Managing Editor into working for a DenverAlumnus Jim Conway based production company (1974) has been able to cover a making industrial short films lot of ground in his career, from and commercials; it did not take direction of famed television long for him to prove himself.

“After about three weeks, show “Star Trek” to the recent release of his latest crime novel. I said ‘I can direct some of He covered a great deal of these better than some of ground during his time at DU the guys you have directing as well, involving himself in them,’” said Conway.

After gradactivities ranging uation, he was from intramural hired to move hockey to involveto Los Angeles ment with his with the profraternity Theta ducer and work Chi to producing on the program a documentary “The Life and with the Media, Times of GrizFilm and Jourzly Adams,” as nalism (MFJS) well as eventudepartment. ally working on One of his television writbest memories ing, production from DU also Jim Conway and directing. gave him one of As the as the best experi- 1974 Alumnus the head of ences in his future production, also career—working on a documentary film on com- working as a writer, producer munity colleges in Colorado and director of the show, his

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“It all started because I was in the right place at the right time answering the phone.”

success stemmed from a little bit of luck.

“It all started because I was at the right place at the right time answering the phone,” said Conway.

Though he has worked on a myriad of shows, most recently including “Psych” and “Smallville,” he is especially proud of the mark he left through his work on “Star Trek”. His work with the show spans a long way, beginning during the start of “The Next Generation” and continuing all the way to the pilot of “Enterprise.”

But his crowning achievement, Conway says, is his family.

“That is probably my greatest pride, because I am watching each of them become themselves and realize their own potential,” he said.

Now, he is more focused on his writing, using his long years of experience and work in Hollywood to inspire work on the three novels he has so far published.

“I’ve always wanted to write,” said Conway. “I wrote stories while in college, I just never had the time to write a book.”

In February 2012 he published “Dead and Not So Buried,” a crime mystery novel

set in Los Angeles. Since then, things about the world around he has published two more us at the same time we discover books, “Sexy Babe” and “In our own interest and our own potential.” Conway said. “Not Cold Blood.”

He is also expanding his all of that happens in the classartistic work in the form of pho- room or in a strict academic tography, something he said he environment. Be open to the enjoyed practicing while at DU, idea that learning can occur in and is finding time to return unexpected and unanticipated to now that he is cutting back circumstances.” on his time spent writing and producing.

“Everything I do is creative,” he said.

“It’s nice to have time to pursue all these things that I love.”

As students work their way through DU and head towards their own f u t u r e goals and passions, Conway shared some advice. “ A l l education … is disphoto courtesy of jameslconway.com Author, director and producer Jim Conway is a 1974 DU alumnus. covering

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DU’s Michelle Mandico celebrates album release ditties. The songs were all composed by Mandico, a songwriter, ceramicist and aspiring teacher whose kind demeanor Red and white twinkle lights and abundant curls are her trademark.

A fourth year from Colorado Springs adorned the upstairs concert hall of the Mercury Cafe at 2199 California St., a studying at the Morgridge School of Educaspace entirely befitting of its Saturday tion, Mandico was accompanied by a host night entertainment. Red roses and gentle of current or former music majors from candlelight set the mood for DU student the Lamont School of Music as well as her Michelle Mandico’s album release party, two sisters, Maria and Christina. The band while over 100 of the artist’s friends and consisted of Evan Shelton on cello, Eunha So on piano, Brandon Meagher on drums, family waited expectantly.

The album, entitled “Dimensions Wilson Luallen on bass and Thomas Jenof my Heart” is a tender and lilting nings on the guitar, with a guest perforassortment of nostalgic love songs, poi- mance by guitarist Derrick Bozich.

According to Mandico, she gnant indie-pop ballads and humorous decided to do the project in Spring 2013 and recorded the album in June and throughout the fall with a different group of DU musicians than the ones who performed live at the release party. She wanted to keep the project within DU, and succeeded in doing so by playing solely with DU musicians.

The album itself was recorded at the Lamont School of Music by Mike Schultz, an audio and production major, before it was sent to Nashville to be mixed.

“It was definitely a learning process,” said Mandico. “As I was going I was learning about what I should do at each step.”

Mandico writes lyrics and music courtesy of noisetrade.com simultaneously on her piano, recordThe album cover showcases Mandico, and features somewhat minimal design with subtle indie elements. ing each new composition in a voice by camilla sterne Lifestyles Editor

memo as a reference for later. In addition to voice and piano, Mandico has played flute for 12 years and has played percussion in the past. She is currently learning how to play the guitar.

“I write songs really fast so I wrote most of the songs just a couple of the weeks before we started recording. I write at least a song a day,” said Mandico.

A charismatic musician, Mandico performed with palpable authenticity and vulnerability. Despite an endearing air of giddiness, her skill was made apparent by an overall effortlessness, as she easily hit the wide-ranging notes of her compositions.

Her influences, including Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor, Missy Higgins and Sarah Bareilles are easily detectable in her compositions. From the floating “Surrogate” to the whispering and tender “Overflowing”; from the more minimal “In this Room” featuring Brandon Meagher on vocals to the chocolaty bowed bass of “Near the End,” Mandico gave a sweet and expressive show.

The first half of the performance showcased each of the tunes on Mandico’s album, with the second half transitioning into a slower acoustic set intermingled with covers, each of which were flavored by cello and bass.

Lyrics like “Flames mix like his magic tricks/ Left her wearing only his heart/ She sparks as the sky goes dark/

Wearing nothing but his heart” from Mandico’s single, “Undress,” captured the lingering pain of lost or unrequited love.

“Every song is either about somebody I know or somebody that I knew,” said Mandico. “I write love songs, and most of them are about a past relationship. Sometimes a song will grow out of a single moment. The goal is to pare down what I feel and say it in a way that anybody can understand. I can write most authentically from my perspective and my experiences.”

Brandon Meagher of former DU band Vetta Star performed as the opening act for Mandico, showing his chops as a solo singer and guitarist before taking his place as the drummer in Mandico’s band.

DU “grungetown” or space-punk favorite Grease Pony also performed as the closing act for Mandico, giving Mandico and friends an opportunity to dance and let loose after a night of mellow tunage.

But despite audience support for the other two acts, Mandico remained the focal point.

“I felt alert, but I wasn’t worried about messing up because I knew it was going to happen the way it happened,” said Mandico. “Every show gets better.”

A free download of “Undress,” the single from “Dimensions of my Heart,” is available online. Info can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/MichelleMandico.

Festival of Nations showcases Denver’s diversity by kellsie brannen Contributing Writer

Walking into the hallway filled with booths, visitors were immersed in the rich smells of exotic foods, vibrant colors of flags and costumes, and the sound of different tongues and music filling the air.

This was the scene at this year’s annual Festival of Nations, an event where students and community members had the opportunity to sample and celebrate the rich culture surrounding DU last Saturday, April 12, at the Ritchie Center.

While the event has been a DU tradition for three decades, this year’s Festival of Nations Committee sought to change the event to be even more inclusive this year.

“There has been a bigger effort to be inclusive of other student organizations rather than just the strictly international ones. Everyone has culture, and there’s a part for everyone here,” said Faculty Advisor of the Festival of Nations Committee, Ermitte Saint Jacques. “It’s about more than just nations, but rather culture and celebrating and appreciating it.”

Numerous booths were featured during the event this year. Some were traditional cultural clubs like the DU Muslim Student Alliance and others were not necessarily about a certain culture, but still centered around international cooperation, like GlobalMed or the International and Intercultural Communications Masters Program.

Still, nations from around the world were showcased during the event, proud to show their culture to the Denver community, with hope to create a better understanding of diversity.

A member of the Native Student Alliance, Viki Eagle, a graduate student from Denver, hoped to educate the community about her culture as well as dispel stereotypes.

“We have our traditions, but we have also integrated into the present. I want other students to understand that duality,” said Eagle. “We’re present; we’re a part of campus. We’re not the stereotype that many people believe.”

The DU Korean Association presented visitors with a sample of traditional Korean foods, costumes and even a few modern trends in the country, like special bath soaps and lotions.

“We stayed up all night preparing all of this food, and we hope that people will participate in our culture by trying them,” said Teddy Choi, third year student from New York and member of the association. “It’s important for people from other countries to share knowledge and understanding to create respect.”

One new club, V.I.B.E., decided to center on inclusivity and diversity in general rather than just one culture.

They welcomed students from all different cultures, ethnicities and gender identities to come together and seek to spread knowledge and understanding of one another.

“We want to exhibit the inclusive excellence that DU prides itself on. We welcome students from all identities, anything you want others to understand.

By meeting people and understanding their identities, people can understand that these differences are strengths, not weaknesses,” said Fendi Chung, second year student from Aurora.

The organization that won the prize for best booth was the Bangladeshi Student Alliance. The table featured many traditional Bangladeshi dishes, the chance to take a picture in a sari, henna tattoos, a board with facts about the Bangladeshi culture and even a stuffed tiger.

“It means a lot for us to win. This is the second year that we have won this award,” said Mashfique Iqbal, husband of the president of the alliance, Ayesha Iqbal, a graduate student at DU. “We want visitors to engage in our culture through the food and activities we offer,” said Nowshim Farzana, a first year graduate student and member of the alliance.

During the festival, various groups performed on stage, showcasing traditional dances and costumes from Mexico, Bolivia, India and many more. Many DU

clubs participated as well, including the DU Tango Club, DU First Edition, Pioneer Breakers and the DU Latin Dance Club.

“Dancing is something that everyone can do, regardless of culture,” said Jamie Montoya, fourth year student from Thornton and member of the DU Latin Dance Club.

“When we go out and dance, everyone joins in,” said Montoya.

Top honors for performance went to Odissi Dance by Swagata and Group for their performance of a 2,000 year old traditional dance from Eastern India. The dancers wore colorful traditional dress and jewelry, and used hand gestures, movement and even gymnastics during the performance.

“We’re feeling great, it was a very nice experience.

We’re very proud to show our culture in front of so many diverse people,” said Swagata Baneajee, one of the lead dancers for the group. “Learning about other cultures can be fun, and it’s very important to learn from what cultures other than your own can teach you.”

The event ended with a multicultural fashion show featuring dress kraft|clarion from all over the world, Festival of Nations offerd a variety of vibrant colors,heather cultures and aromas. including Ethiopia, Germany, Korea and many more. other cultures.”

“I want to show my culture and The Festival of Nations brought that I’m proud of being Ethiopian,” said different nations and cultures together Betchlehem Besrat, a first year student for the sake of diversity and inclusivity from Aurora. “I think it’s important for in a concerted effort to further cultural people to be interested in learning about excellence at DU.

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4/20 offers events for smokers or nonsmokers alike in Denver by mae birtch Contributing Writer

With April 20 quickly approaching, the slight hint of marijuana is already filling the Denver air. 420, as the day is commonly referred to, is not just marijuana enthusiasts favorite day of the year, but it’s also a monumental day in Colorado’s history. This year marks the first time that recreational marijuana use is legal on April 20, through the passing of Amendment 64. Whether you have welcomed this legalization with open arms or prefer to keep the reefer at a distance, 420 in Denver will be filled with great opportunities to see live music, comedians and informational speakers.

In the past, Civic Park had been known to host a rally meant to generate support for the legalization of marijuana.

The rally is typically the most well-attended event for the day.

This year, instead of rallying for the cause, the event has transitioned into a festival. The event is now being advertised as a two-day festival including a lineup of mainstream musicians and local food vendors.

Important changes have been made for this year’s festivity, as officials take into consideration the new legislation and the unfortunate shots that were fired at last year’s rally. Although the shots weren’t life-threatening, the crime remains unsolved. As marijuana use was illegal in the past, officials had focused their energy on cracking down on smokers, whereas this year the focus is more geared towards containing the large number of

anticipated attendees and keep violence at a minimum.

In addition to the Civic Park event, there are a huge variety of other concerts around Denver. Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s show at Red Rocks is already sold out, but there are plenty of other artists who will be in town. There are multiple weekend festivals with manageable prices, including Daze on the Green at Sculpture Park and Dabroots at Darkstar Lounge.

If these marijuana-themed activities encompassing Denver make you want to head for the hills, the mountains are a great place to escape to. April 20 is also closing day for many ski resorts, including Vail, Beaver Creek and Keystone.

Although smoking in public is still illegal in Colorado, the gondolas may smell slightly skunky, but a ski day is a great excuse to get out of Denver on this particular day.

DU students fit both ends of the spectrum relating to the hazy holiday.

“I’m going to a birthday party for two friends, but my day will not revolve around 420. I think this year it will be interesting under the circumstances of Denver’s new laws to see if more people feel like they should participate or if it’s similar to how it’s been in the past,” said Lexi McVean, an Amarillo, Texas native and criminology and psychology major.

With countless opportunities and activities at student’s disposal on April 20, in both Denver and the surrounding areas, the day has the potential to be a fun end to the weekend for smokers and nonsmokers alike.

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Events

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Midnight Run with comedian, Billy Wayne Davis: April 17, Oriental Theatre Collie Buddz, The reMINDers and Liberation: April 18, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom CunninLynguists: April 18, Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom Julian Marley: April 18, Casselman’s Big Galleria Glass Exhibition: April 18, Denver Mart Dabroots music festival headlined by Nappy Roots: April18-20, Darkstar Lounge Festival 64 headlined by Tiger Party: April 18-20, The 1up 420 Canvas art lesson: April 18-20, Hoodlab The Official 420 Rally: April 19-20, Civic Center Park High Times US Cannabis Cup: April 19-20, Denver Mart Leftover Salmon in the Streets: April 20, Outside of Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom Method Man and Redman: April 20, Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom Flatbush Zombies: April 20, Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom

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April 20 in Boulder is often characterized by crowds participating in “cannabis culture.”

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The end is approaching.

After this weekend, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek will all close for the season. Tears will be shed and hearts will be broken, but not for the strong few who know how to cope with such losses. By simply adding another adventure to the day, skiers and boarders will make it back to Denver with even bigger smiles than before. These beautiful spots are all great to stop and relax at before the dreaded ride home, and any of them will assist greatly with Sunday’s massive losses. Not to fully fret, Breckenridge is open until April 27 and A-Basin should still have a couple months to offer.

Regardless, an extra adventure is always a good idea, so don’t think twice and go for it.

Dillon Reservoir

The Dillon Reservoir was created in 1963 as a water storage facility, but it’s also a great place to just kick back and relax.

Nestled right in between I-70 and Keystone, it’s impossible to miss on the way back to Denver unless the plan is to head over Loveland Pass. Walking paths with great views wrap around the entire reservoir, but for an even better view check out the docks. To find these, simply take I-70 down to exit 203 (Frisco) and the Frisco Bay Marina is a couple miles down on the left.

McCullough Gulch Trail

Just 15 minutes away from Breckenridge is a beautiful 2.8mile round-trip hike up and back the McCullough Gulch Trail. The trailhead is eight miles down route CO-9 S towards Blue River on Blue Lakes Drive, which will come up on the right. One hundred yards down, take another right on McCullough Gulch road, stay left at the split two miles later and the parking area will appear straight ahead. Originally created for mining purposes, the hiking trail is rocky and steep at times, but several waterfalls and lakes along the way make the effort well worth it. These bodies of water are great spots for fishing as well, just make sure to bring along a Colorado fishing license.

Not doing this may lead to an expensive afternoon.

St. Mary’s Glacier

St. Mary’s Glacier is on the way home from every mountain,

making it quite enticing on any drive. From Silverthorne, head east down I-70 for 30 minutes and take exit 238 (Fall River Road). Continue onto Fall River Road for about 20 minutes, and the St. Mary’s Glacier trailhead will be on the left by the parking lot. The hike up and back is only a mile and a half round trip, so there’s no excuses for this one. At the base of the glacier is a crystal clear lake with several cliffs that can be jumped off of into chilly waters. Depending on the conditions, bringing ski and snowboard gear is a good call to earn a few extra turns. Just make sure to be safe because ski patrol won’t come to the rescue if something goes wrong.

Hanging Lake

About an hour from Vail and Beaver Creek is one of Colorado’s best outdoor offerings, Hanging Lake. It’s a bit of a detour after a long day on the slopes, but go for it because this will be the last weekend of the season in Eagle County. Head west on I-70 to exit 121 (Grizzly), then hop back on I-70 east down to exit 125 (Hanging Lake). There’s no westbound exit, so while pulling the U-turn on I-70 is inconvenient, it’s also mandatory. After parking, walk up the paved path about a quarter mile and the trailhead will be on the left. It’s a 2.4-mile round trip hike full of fairly challenging terrain. Swimming and fishing are prohibited to protect the lake, but great times can still be had amongst the beautiful and clean scenery.

Closing days are sad. However, coping with them is no problem in these wonderful places. Keep in mind they will most likely still be quite snowy, so bring a pair of winter boots just in case. For the less adventurous, stop by drier options like Lookout Mountain, Sloan’s Lake or even just one of Denver’s many parks at the very least. Even the shortest pit stop will create a far smoother transition into the concrete jungle of Denver. Find somewhere comfortable to sit down, think back on the awesome season Colorado had and don’t forget about the opportunities these mountains hold all year round.

Each week, the Clarion will bring you tips, advice and anything else snowrelated for an even better time on the slopes.

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This glass marijuana bud is an example of what to expect at the Big Galleria Glass Exhibition on April 18.

DU students enjoy the incredible view from St. Mary’s Glacier.

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The Grind: Lao Wang Five hiking trails within 40 miles Noodle House

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The snow is melting, winter is over, spring has sprung and it’s time to lace up the hiking boots. No, there’s not always time to get high up in the Rockies, but plenty of far out trails that aren’t so far from DU are waiting to be trekked. Trails are listed by distance from DU, ranging from 16 to 40 miles.

Enchanted Forest Loop – Apex Park

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For a fairly long hike with moderate terrain, embark on the Enchanted Forest Loop.

It’s just as magical as it sounds, featuring miniature waterfalls and soothing landscapes.

This area used to be a jackpot during Colorado’s Gold Rush days, bringing historical significance to the loop as well.

Trot down the Apex Trail for 2.5 miles, turn left onto the Enchanted Mesa Trail for 1.3 miles, then turn right back onto the Apex trail. Total distance is 5.6 miles.

Bear Creek Trail – Lair O’ the Bear Park

Lao Wang knows the age-old art of soup dumplings. by meg mcintyre Entertainment Editor

A quick glance down Denver’s South Federal Boulevard reveals one of the largest gatherings of Pho restaurants around.

From Pho Duy to Pho 95, any pho-obsessed Denverite will quickly tell you that Federal is the place to be.

One wouldn’t normally head to this neighborhood in search of Chinese delicacies, yet nestled among this slew of Vietnamese eateries is Lao Wang Noodle House, Denver’s most heavenly haven of Chinese dumplings and noodles. Located at 945 S. Federal Blvd, Lao Wang Noodle House is a delicious excursion into authentic Chinese cuisine.

Those unfamiliar with Lao Wang Noodle House would never notice it, as its unassuming storefront is hidden within a strip that looks just like every other on Federal, but those who know where to go are privy to a secret worth knowing. Don’t be scared away by the underwhelming exterior— past the somewhat worn red and white sign is an unexpected mecca of gastronomic pleasure.

It’s clear that most of the patrons are loyal regulars, but mixed among those coming to eat their native cuisine are the masses of hip foodies that heard about Lao Wang in one or another highfalutin restaurant review. The Noodle House is also run by a wizened native-speaking couple.

The husband and wife appear to be the establishment’s only employees, and despite their age, bring steaming piles of dumplings in an exigent manner.

Lao Wang Noodle House’s small, simply decorated space is the perfect spot for an intimate evening for two – or four, or six, as long as you don’t mind being a bit crowded. The space is modest, with empty walls save for the wooden menus written in Chinese that hang on either side of the room, but the delicious aroma

of simmering dumplings provides more than enough atmosphere.

Be prepared to test your chopstick skills, as there are no forks to be found in this authentic eatery.

If you get the chance, use those chopsticks to test out Lao Wang Noodle House’s signature soup dumplings. These succulent pouches are filled with a tantalizing mixture of ground pork and steaming soup. Be sure to use a spoon when enjoying these dumplings as they are apt to burst.

Though the ‘Xiao Long Bao’, or soup dumplings, are one of the Noodle House’s most popular featured menu items (and rightly so), the Noodle House offers an assortment of Chinese dishes, including pot stickers, shrimp and pork dumplings and various types of hot and cold noodles.

Health conscious hipsters beware—there are very few vegetarian options, while gluten-free patrons would be better off dining somewhere else altogether. Still, carnivores and carb-lovers alike will be in heaven once they try an order of pan-seared pork pot stickers or dan-dan noodles.

Lao Wang Noodle House’s menu also features Lao Wang Lager, a beer produced by up-and-coming Denver microbrewery, CAUTION: Brewing Company. The lager is the only alcoholic option, but underage customers can also enjoy a can of soda for just $1.

This delectable dumpling joint has not yet been discovered by the DU crowd, making it the perfect place to flaunt your hipster know-how. Next time you’re looking for a new haunt, make the 15 minute drive over to Federal the best dumplings in Denver.

Meals range from $8 - $25.

Lao Wang Noodle House is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday and lunch on Sunday. Their hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.

The Bear Creek Trail is perfect for a quick getaway from Denver. It runs 6.5 miles between the Little Park lot to the Pence Park lot, but Little Park’s trailhead is the way to go. Hike as far as needed, and simply turn around when the time is right. Continuing through will obviously lead to being stuck at Pence Park and hiking 6.5 miles back. Either way, one mile down the trail is the must-see Dunafon Castle, a beautiful structure from 1941 that hosts various events such as weddings and charity benefits. After the castle, the trail gets steeper and less desirable for those out for a moderate day.

There aren’t any sweeping views to be found on this trail, but it does have plenty of shade and riverside spots to cool down.

Total distance is two miles (to Dunafon Castle and back).

Mule Deer Trail – Golden Gate State Park

Ambitious hikers looking for a day long adventure should take the Mule Deer Trail. This diverse hike features Aspen-covered meadows and steep switchbacks up to Panorama Point, offering wide-open views of the continental divide. Amongst the countless visible mountains, several “fourteeners” such as Torrey’s Peak, Gray’s Peak, Mount Evans and Long’s Peak can be seen from observation decks.

Directions are more complex for this hike because it’s quite lengthy, so hop online and lay down a solid plan with a prepared group. Total distance is 11 miles.

Meadow View Trail Loop - Elk Meadow Park

Wildlife viewing is nearly a sure thing on the Meadow View Trail Loop. Packs of elk and deer run through meadows along the route frequently. DU students won’t see much of that near campus, so the hike is more than worth it for a rare experience. Starting from the Stagecoach parking area, take the Meadow View Trail for three quarters of a mile then split right onto Elk Ridge Trail. After a half-mile, hang another right on Sleepy S Trail and continue for about a mile back to the parking lot.

Total distance is 2.6 miles.

Devil’s Head Lookout Trail – Pikes National Forest

To see a historical lookout with hundred mile views, head up to the Devil’s Head Fire Lookout. The trail is a 1.4-mile climb that leads to a set of 143 stairs, which lead all the way up to the

top. Trudging up these stairs and into the sky is a wonderful and gratifying way to reach the summit. The tower is also said to be the last one standing in Colorado, making this one of the state’s most unique hikes. Total distance is 2.8 miles.

Before embarking on any of these trails, go online first for more detailed directions and check out current trail conditions. Planning ahead is the most important phase of any outdoor activity, especially when heading into

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‘Draft Day’ kicks off with intensity

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Kevin Costner stars as Sonny Weaver in the new film “Draft Day,” which chronicles the most important day in the NFL. In the film, Weaver makes some unexpected decisions that leave the football world reeling.

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In the world of the NFL, Draft Day is the most momentous day of the year. The film of the eponymous name follows the Cleveland Browns General Manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner, “Dances with Wolves”) from the beginning of Draft Day to the end. The story is told in a “Moneyball”-esque manner, following the background choices of those that control the team, rather than the players on the field.

Weaver is faced with a plethora of difficult choices, questioning the morality and efficacy of each potential player for his team. Though the movie would be a little bit difficult to understand for those lacking football knowledge, “Draft Day” does a relatively good job keeping all viewers entertained while explaining the process of the draft.

There are a variety of captivating characters throughout “Draft Day.” Costner’s character is dealing with the recent death of his father, a former coach of the Browns, and his secret girlfriend, Ali’s (Jennifer Garner, “Alias”) newly discovered pregnancy. Most likeable in the movie was Vontae Mack (Chadwick Boseman, “42”). He is first introduced in the film when he calls Weaver, asking about the likelihood of Mack being picked relatively early during the draft.

Yet Mack is not just looking for the fame of the football world—he needs to be picked earlier in the draft to make more money to look after his nephews, whose mother (his sister) has recently died. On the other end of the spectrum is Bo Callahan (Josh Pence, “The Social Network”). Widely considered to be the up-and-coming star of the football industry, Callahan looks to be everyone’s first pick; yet all might not be what it seems about Callahan’s past.

“Draft Day” starts off with a bang— the Seahawks Coach Tom Michaels (Patrick St. Esprit, “Catching Fire”) calls Weaver to offer him a trade: Callahan for the next three years of Browns’ first picks in the draft. Weaver faces all sorts of adversity from his fellow Browns’ management, who are at first shocked by the loss of the three first draft picks, then outraged when Weaver alludes to the fact that he may not actually want Callahan as a Brown. In the space of one day, Weaver must also come to terms with his impending child and the loss of his father, soon exacerbated by the arrival of his mother and ex-wife.

Yet for all the good parts of “Draft Day,” the film’s characterization of the one important woman character, Ali, leaves much to be desired. Garner does an excellent job of doing the best that she can with the character; her previous acting on “Alias” definitely worked in her favor as she presented Ali as a woman

who does not take any flak. Despite her ability to stand up to the men of the football institution, she has no other function than mooning about, worrying about her soon-to-be child and flaky boyfriend, Weaver. Additionally, of course, she is below Weaver on the ladder of superiority. It might be expecting a bit much for a film clearly written by a man to imagine a woman as something more than her biological capabilities. “Draft Day,” for all its merits, would have been much better off if it had just taken Garner’s character out entirely.

All football fans will surely enjoy this new film; some non-football fans will undoubtedly like it as well. The plot intrigue continuously works in the audience’s favor—even though the concept of “Draft Day” should not be as exciting as one might guess, the ups and downs of Weaver’s chances taken will keep any casual viewer wondering what will happen next.

Jesse Boykins III returns with neo-funk by logan baker Assistant Editor

When Jesse Boykins III released his last album, “The Beauty Created” in November of 2008—less than a year after his debut, “Dopamine: My Life On My Back” he was radiating potential. With two records under his belt in a single year, he was on the radar of neo-R&B fans everywhere. But suddenly, aside from a few choice covers released sporadically, he disappeared for the next half decade.

“Love Apparatus,” co-produced by American electronic music producer Machinedrum, is an effort in cohesiveness.

The two artists worked side-by-side for those five long years trying to create something that they deemed their fans deserved.

Boykins took his time creating the album, He wants them to hear the passion he has completely re-imagining his sound and for his work. He wants them to be able to making sure his voice could hold its own identify directly with him, which is someagainst Machinedrums stellar production. thing modern R&B has come to lack.

Although he was without Boykins wants to dominate new work to attract a larger “This is his fans’ soundscape and fanbase over the years, he capture the whole attention has created a unique sonic something of his audience as he spills presence that the R&B world incredibly deep and honest is sure to embrace. Sound- that can fit anecdotes from within. ing similar to early “The Boykins differs from Weeknd” mixtapes, Boykins the listener’s current R&B superstars, alludes a mysterious, smoky such as Drake and Miguel, presence on this album, one pleasure.” by focusing entirely on his that seems to be persuading audience. While an artist both the listener and himself that they like Drake attempts to seduce his liscan believe in him. When his fans slide teners with his clever lines and bragtheir headphones on, Boykins wants gadocio rap, Boykins emanates underhis audience to be able to trust him. He standing. He only wants his music to wants them to be able to identify with be heard and understood, not blasted his voice, not just the lyrical content. as derivative pop radio.

As the album smoothly slides its way to the end, Boykins breathlessly matches the Machinedrums production. For each breath Boykins takes, the production expands and contracts perfectly. This album should not be looked at as solely an R&B album—this is something that can fit the listener’s pleasure. If one wants to hear it as a contemporary indie album, it has the ability to sound like one. If you want to focus on the breathtaking production then it may sound more like a lengthy electronic mix. But if you sit there and focus on what Boykins and Machinedrum have to show and tell you then the genre preoccupation can be thrown out the window and you just might be able to learn something about yourself from “Love Apparatus”.

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‘Lights Out’ signals bright future for Michaelson by maddy meredith Contributing Writer

Ingrid Michaelson’s new album “Lights Out” is a revolutionary one.

Released April 15, this album, based on a breakup, forces the typical heartbreak albums out of the way.

Michaelson, indie-pop songwriter, is known for hit songs “You and I,” “The Way I Am” and “Be OK.” Though relationships are not a new subject for her, this album recreates the way her listeners can relate to Michaelson. In an age of computer manipulation, overdone electronic sounds, repetitive lyrics and overly-produced synthetic beats, “Lights Out” brings it back to the basics in the best possible way.

If you have not heard the firstreleased single “Girls Chase Boys” yet, prepare to soon. The chorus is the kind of foot-stomping, hand-clapping, feelgood beat that is impossible to stop singing. Michaelson’s voice is throaty yet alluring, and despite the intended subject matter, the lyrics are inspired and uplifting.

On her website, Michaelson mentions that the song was inspired by a break-up but took on a life of its own as she decided to challenge the stereotype that “girls chase boys” and turn it into something only she could pull off; an uplifting heartbreak ballad.

The lyrics “I’m a little bit down, but I’m not dead” and “It’s easy to forgive, but hard to forgive” speak to the original inspiration, but the happy beat of the song will keep you humming the entire time. “I’ve got two hands / One beating heart / I’ll be alright / I’m gonna be alright” speaks to the moment of clarity and strength realized often after a fresh breakup, and Michaelson challenges the idea of heartbreak, crooning, “Let’s not make it harder than it has to be.”

Two other tracks worth mention-

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Indie-pop songwriter Ingrid Michaelson released her newest album, “Lights Out,” on Tuesday, April 15. The standout single of the album is “Girls Chase Boys.”

ing, titled “Wonderful Unknown” and “Afterlife,” speak to Michaelson’s maturity and versatility as an artist.

In “Wonderful Unknown,” the morose piano in the background and the themes of love, loss and uncertainty complement Michaelson’s delicate and haunting vocals.

This is the kind of slow, enchanting song to be played on a rainy day or during a walk in the woods. The atmospheric feel pulls the listener in and does not let go. “In the best way,” lulls Michaelson, “You’ll be the death of

me.” Although this song seems to be the opposite of “Girls Chase Boys,” the two somehow flow cohesively in spite of the differences in beat.

Additionally, “Afterlife” takes on a persona of its own, fitting somewhere between “Wonderful Unknown” and “Girls Chase Boys.” It falls under the same category as Michaelson’s previous hit “You and I,” the kind of mesmerizing, rhythmic soft-pop hit that Michaelson has mastered. It challenges the idea that break-up ballads must be sappy, and Michaelson’s voice lends an innovative

edge in lyrics such as “We’ve got the fight in us / We’re gonna live tonight like there’s no tomorrow / Because we’re the afterlife.”

This is the kind of album that can only come from an artist who is completely comfortable with herself. Unassuming but charming, Michaelson’s charisma and talent shine through in this simple but beautiful album. Fans of Michaelson will see the artist’s maturity, creativity and personal growth reflected in “Lights Out.” If Michaelson’s personal growth continues this way, fans should expect a bright future ahead.

up the slack that some of the industry’s newcomers leave. Bell and Warner neither impress nor disappoint—perhaps a few more episodes are needed to truly set the footing that Strong already has with her character. Judge Richard, Woodhull’s father, is depicted by Kevin McNally, well-known for his part in several of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. He is the Loyalist father who sees his son’s descent into the rebellion, but still tries to protect him at potential cost to himself. Other strong actors are Burn Gorman (“The Dark Knight Rises”) as Major Hewlett, JJ Feild (“Captain America”) as Major John Andre and Angus Macfadyen (“Braveheart”) as Robert Rogers.

The most impressive performance goes to Samuel Roukin (“Bright Star”) as Lt. John Simcoe, the sadistic, misogynistic member of the British army. His most astounding performance occurs after he has been captured by the rebels—he maintains his dignity while being tortured, eyes flashing as his laughter erupts because of the lack of the rebels’ knowledge, his usually coiffed wig destroyed atop his head.

Despite the interesting acting and plotline, the show failed to bring in many viewers for its first two episodes.

As with some AMC shows, “Turn” may just need time to build its fanbase.

The show especially prides itself on the relative historical accuracy of the show, though some of the details fall through the cracks of the story, such as the correct color of gunpowder and the inefficiency of accuracy for the guns of the time period. Yet despite the minor factual inaccuracies, the show still has its amazingly striking moments. At the end of the pilot episode, Woodhull stands in front of his town, declaring his allegiance to the King of England. Yet his declaration voices over a massacre

of redcoats; before Woodhull declared himself for England, he had actually chosen to side with the rebels by warning them of an impending invasion.

Though there could be improvements to the show, it is quite possible that “Turn” will end up another one of AMC’s acclaimed hits. It seems to have all the ingredients: skilled actors, an interesting plot, complex characters and intrigue.

Hopefully, viewers start to give the show the chance it deserves and allow their Sunday evenings to be “turned” into a night of excellent entertainment.

New show a historical ‘turning’ point for AMC

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Jamie Bell plays Abe Woodhull in the new AMC series “Turn.” “Turn” airs Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

After a notable year for AMC, with the conclusion of “Breaking Bad” and the commencement of the final season of “Mad Men,” the channel appears to be testing its feet in new waters. “Turn,” which premiered April 6, is the story of America’s first spy ring in the 1770s. Its historical foundation seeks to provide a relatively true progression of events. The first two episodes give the same captivating and gradually building storylines that the channel is known for, though the intended audience seems to be those who tend towards “The Walking Dead,” as the show is much more action-oriented than plot and character centric at this point.

The show follows Abraham Woodhull (Jamie Bell, “Jumper”), an American farmer who falls on hard times in 1776 when his

cabbage crop fails to sell, and he is dragged into a fight with British soldiers. Without anyone else to turn to, Woodhull decides to smuggle some of his cabbages to some buyers—who also happen to be rebels led by George Washington. One of the buyers, Caleb Brewster (Daniel Henshall, “The Snowtown Murders”), is a friend of Woodhull’s and eventually recruits him into the ranks of the rebels. In addition to the added stress of being a spy, Woodhull must also deal with many problems. His ex-fiancé Anna Strong (Heather Lind, “A Single Shot”) and his wife Mary (Meeghan Warner, “Portend”) treat each other distantly as Woodhull works to provide for both of them, because Strong’s husband has been imprisoned. Additionally, a variety of villainous British soldiers provide a constant threat to every colonist in the show.

A slew of secondary characters are played by acclaimed actors, who help pick

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‘Opposite of Loneliness’ applicable to collegians by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

Words tend to have up more meaning when they come from beyond the grave. Yet some writers, like Marina Keegan, should be valued for their writing, not as a way of eulogizing their existence, but recognizing what they accomplished when they were alive. In Keegan’s one and only book, “The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories,” tears will be shed, laughs will erupt from one’s chest and the last pages will be turned with melancholy. The book contains nine short stories and nine essays, each with their own voice and message, each with their own identifiable situations, especially for collegians.

All of the stories contained in this book were written during Keegan’s four years at Yale University, many of them fueled by her own collegiate worries and desires. She writes of her struggles with celiac disease, of the gradual but inevitable drifting away of couples and of the impending futility in the majority of the work force. Keegan’s essays and stories speak of real people and real events. Sometimes, in essay or nonfiction work, there is the tinge of falsity or exaggeration, but every word of Keegan’s feels like it is straight out of the mouth of a 22-year-old woman who was wiser than her years.

It will remain a tragedy in the literary community that mere days after her graduation from

Yale University, Keegan died in a car accident.

“The Opposite of Loneliness” opens with an introduction that explains Keegan’s personality, her vivacity and her death. Each word following the introduction is tinged with loss, making it immediately more striking to the reader. Inane phrases like “I’m still struggling with my own desire to be a writer, my children probably won’t have the same opportunities I had growing up” hit home.

Not many college students take the time to wonder if they will in fact make it to middle age; most college students take it for granted. Keegan’s stolen potential is a reminder of the frailty of each human life.

The book’s first piece is her most well-known, “The Opposite of Loneliness,” which was published online before her graduation. In the same vein of writing as Fun’s “We are Young,” Keegan speaks to her fellow soon-to-be graduates: Graduation does not place its 22-year-olds in a never-changing career. She reminds them of their college experiences that should never be forgotten, the long nights, the unexpected adventures. Any college student can identify with the picture she paints with simple examples and analogies, a beautiful recognition of easily forgotten but amazing moments.

In contrast, her last essay of the book, “Song for the Special,” sings a different tune. Compiled of interview quotes from friends and other Yale grads, Keegan speculates on the large number

of graduates who as freshmen proclaimed liberal arts major intentions but find themselves working in consulting and finance firms after graduation.

What is it about college that drives so many students to give up on their dreams? Is there truly a slow, impending “death of literature” that will relegate all writers to unforgiving office jobs? These questions, and many more that Keegan discusses, are all similar to the sentiments of 2014 graduates.

Her book is rife with jokes and interesting situations, but the value comes out of their meaning, out of the feeling in the reader’s chest as a single sentence seems to apply directly to their own life. “The Opposite of Loneliness” is a book that will speak to any collegian; its sentiments on par and so full of truth that is sometimes difficult to recognize. So whether you are a first year seeking understanding of what the next four years will bring or a fourth year about to head off in the world, Keegan will undoubtedly be able to touch your heart.

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The cover of Marina Keegan’s posthumously published essay collection, “The Opposite of Loneliness.”

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Hobby Lobby case raises questions beyond abortion

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Protesters rallied outside the Supreme Court arguments for Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius in Washington, DC on March 25.

by katerina arzhayev Contributing Writer

To those people who think they are changing the course of history by refusing to shop at Hobby Lobby because of its immoral lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act—take a well-earned break.

Thanks to your efforts, Hobby Lobby’s sales grew by 18 percent in the past several months. As the individually-owned retail giant faced the Supreme Court under the watchful eye of the American people, the consolidated entity that is the American media drew a picture for the average voter: one where the religious regime once again attempted to prevent progress by forcing a solidary belief upon the masses. I agree that having contraception is good and necessary for the health of women and society in general. However, the fundamental differences between the different kinds of anti-

pregnancy medication establish grounds for Hobby Lobby to be allowed to not provide the three kinds of contraceptives that they are opposed to. In fact, it would actually be more beneficial to the public to have Hobby Lobby do the alternative: Pay the yearly fine of $500 million and allow their employees to use their own health insurer of choice if they feel they need Plan B. When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, it created a mandate for all U.S. companies to provide health care for their employees. In and of itself, this did not create a new problem for businesses, as previous health insurance laws dictated that business with more than 50 employees provide health insurance. The problem for businesses in regard to health insurance stemmed from its forcing companies to provide contraceptives if they didn’t do so before, and the ACA is ambiguous in regard to what contraception is, exactly. According to the law, it’s any kind of birth control that is approved and regulated by the FDA and requires a prescription. It’s not shocking that the public is confused—the ACA is over two thousand pages long, I bet the people who wrote it are confused too.

The reason that Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius became the focus of controversy is not because Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties (the other company filing the suit that no one seems to care about) denied contraceptives to their employees, it is because they don’t want to be forced to offer “Plan B type” contraceptives. Boom, myth shattered.

While there are at least 47 other cases that have been filed by other companies

who want to deny all contraceptives, the only one that the Supreme Court has decided to take was Hobby Lobby’s — this is to set a precedent regarding the religious status of for-profit corporations. The Supreme Court’s decision is an easy one: Either Hobby Lobby pays an estimated $500 million dollars a year in fines and does not offer the contraceptives they are opposed to, or the Supreme Court completely re-interprets the first amendment to the constitution and changes the meaning of “religious conviction.”

Modern Christianity teaches against abortion and terminating an already conceived child—not against preventing children. One of the basic principles of Christianity is not to have children like a baby machine, but to have however many children you can support and raise to be good Christians. You get what you get and if you do a good job, you can get some more.

In this case, the debate on birth control as health care fundamentally shifts; you are no longer reprimanding a company for not “gettin’ with the times,” but as an individual, you start to consider the options available and how a compromise can be reached that will benefit everyone. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties are willing to pay the fine so that their employees, the ones who absolutely cannot live without their Plan B, can go to another insurer or another organization and get the money they need to pay for that.

If we shrink the issue down and make it local, I don’t believe we necessarily have as big a problem as the media is trying to feed us. In fact, we see even

bigger picture issues rising up—issues such as the pure gender discrimination in contraceptives. No law to this point, not even the ACA, included male contraceptives. Perhaps we can dig deeper– why are pharmaceutical companies only focused on developing female contraceptives, when it makes so much more sense to unload the gun, rather than shoot at a bulletproof vest.

At this point in history, all rational individuals acknowledge that birth control is necessary for a healthy and happy society. However, rational individuals also know that if they forget to take their birth control pills, then they are also likely to forget to take their morning after pills. At this point, the rational individual would realize that the risk of having a child weighs over the pleasure of having sex and would do one of four things: condition themselves to take their daily contraceptive pills, get an IUD or another long term contraceptive, only sleep with dudes who wear condoms or do nothing about it and possibly get pregnant.

We know that the only contraceptive that works 100 percent of the time is abstinence, but since we are also a society of highly progressed, young individuals, we refuse to not have sex.

We also know that working as a community and compromising is essential to any kind of advancement, improvement, or progress, which is why I believe we are willing to bite the bullet with Hobby Lobby—$500 million never hurt anyone.

they are the non-human accessories to offenses both criminal and accidental.

Accessories, in the traditional sense, enhance your outfit; in this case they enhance the degree of violence and level of harm capable of being cultivated. Regardless of the intent, the context or the individuals involved, guns heighten the severity of the consequences of any altercation.

The individuals stationed at the Fort Hood Military Base were trained officials, many of whom carried firearms.

Despite having an immense resource of people “proficient” in the defensive utilization of firearms, it did not contribute to a less violent resolution. This is said not to hold those individuals accountable, but to comment on the effectiveness of having guns present.

The lack of effectiveness, coupled with the increased chances of accidental violence, leads to a conservative conclusion to avoid the intentional increase of firearms present on our campus. In the debate whether or not to entrust our campus police with firearms, I firmly oppose that movement. Though I would certainly place more faith in the people of the U.S. military to properly utilize a gun than our Campus Safety, it is a seemingly moot point, as they demonstrated that even in the hands of trained officials, guns are both dangerous and ineffective in a crisis scenario. The work of our campus safety is appreciated and invaluable, but few have faith in their capabilities.

Frankly, I would be more uncomfortable knowing they are walking around with a lethal firearm than without.

Recognizing that there have been concerns about the criminal occurrences observed on and around our campus, anxiety about being adequately defended is reasonable. In order to appease both sides of this debate, perhaps it is worth considering firearms that use rubber bullets. This would enable enforcers to successfully impede and apprehend offenders, yet would not cause severe bodily harm or risk fatality. Nevertheless, these maintain the label of weapon and should be used with the same degree of restraint.

BB guns were a thing of the past, but maybe they’re now a thing of the future.

These children’s toys transformed into legitimate defense weapons may provide a proposal more people can support.

Could you be behind a BB backup plan?

andrew torrez Sophomore Colorado

becky hungerford Freshman Illinois

Guns for Campus Safety are unnecessary by naomi forman Staff Writer

April 2nd: four killed, sixteen injured on Fort Hood Military Base. CBS News reported the suspect, Specialist Ivan Lopez, is said to have possibly been suffering mental instability. No surprise there.

We are aware of many of the factors that contribute to mass shootings, yet the most effective means of preventing or responding to these situations is still unclear and highly contested. Perhaps there is no right answer, but “fighting fire with fire” has never, logically nor emotionally, resonated with me. Enabling our campus police to carry firearms would seem an ineffective, if not destructive, overreaction.

Guns are conductors of violence.

They may not be the perpetrator, but

Pioneer Voices:

what are your plans for easter and 4/20?

brett sherman Junior Missouri

“I’m going down to see a friend in Colorado Springs, and then I’ll do some homework.”

molly woodhull Sophomore Ohio

“I’m going to go to a family dinner, and then probably to a party.”

“I’m going to go to my parents’ house.”

“I was going to go down to the Capital.

I heard there’s a lot going on there.”

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Marijuana legalization has not caused application spike Speculation that marijuana legalization has spiked university applications in Colorado proves unlikely. by breanna demont Contributing Editor

While there has been a lot of discussion by various media outlets about whether the legalization of marijuana has spiked admissions applications to Colorado schools, Colorado officials, university faculty and college students such as myself find the correlation to be highly unlikely.

Sure, the recent legalization of recreational marijuana instills a 1960s-sort of revolution in the minds of today’s counterculture, but the idea that young adults are basing their college career decisions on Colorado’s recent legislation, when Amendment 64 clearly holds the same age restrictions as its alcoholic counterpart, is absolutely absurd.

Furthermore, “smoking weed” is hardly a new phenomenon for college students, especially undergraduates.

While the abundance of the plant is arguably greater here than in other states, it is foolish to presume that students would have a hard time getting their hands on the substance, regardless of their college or university’s location across the U.S. According to Fox News, “Colorado colleges and universities have seen a dramatic jump in applications, including from out of state, following the legalization of marijuana.”

However, Director of Admissions and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Todd Rinehart says that DU admissions haven’t seen a spike in applicants this year as compared to last year.

According to Rinehart, the increase in applicants has been growing at a significant rate far before Amendment 64’s enforcement on January 1, which he attributes to a number of factors.

“We’ve implemented a number of new marketing strategies over the past year,” said Rinehart, “Such as new buildings, enhancing academic programs and the continued reputation we have with the Cherrington Global Scholars Program.”

DU’s External Communications Manager Will Jones confirms that even with the passage of Amendment 64, no changes have been made to DU policy regarding marijuana possession and on-campus usage.

“As a private institution, we do not allow marijuana on campus even if a student or staff member has a medical prescription,” said Jones. “If a student has marijuana on campus, even if they have a medical prescription, they are in violation of the honor code and the Student Conduct process is followed.

This can include probation or other disciplinary measures.”

The university’s stance is far from unpredictable as well as intelligent, if not for the mere fact that DU is a private institution, and it wants to uphold its reputation, especially among those prospective students and their respective families from out-of-state.

According to Rinehart, the perception of many of those from out-of-state is that the culture has dramatically changed in Colorado as of January 1.

“They think people are walking around high, going to class high, driving under the influence ... and part of the hype is what they’ve seen on the national news—people standing in a 30-minute-long line to purchase marijuana from one of the vendors.”

One need not roam far to find smoker-friendly businesses around DU’s campus.

Nearby dispensary, Citi-Med, located off East Evans Ave., a few blocks from DU, has seen an influx of customers since January 1, though fellow budtender Chris Nielson says their customer base is a mix of all sorts of demographics.

“It’s hard to identify our customers as DU students,” said Nielson, reaffirming the component of the law that states consumers must be at least 21 years of age to purchase recreational marijuana.

He was also skeptical of there being any way for universities to draw a connection between a spike in applicants to the recent approval and enforcement of Amendment 64.

“School and marijuana shouldn’t be related anyways, and if somebody’s really basing their choice off

of that then it’s not a very smart choice,” he said.

Bear Necessities Smoke Shop recently opened its third location off of University Boulevard and East Evans Avenue, and while one must be 18 years of age or older to enter the shop due to the tobacco and marijuana-related paraphernalia products sold in the store, owner Dino Bonacasa says he’s seen an older demographic coming in, which he attributes to the lessening taboo related to smoking since the amendment’s passing.

Though Bonacasa says the shop’s M.O. caters to a younger, college campus crowd, he does not feel there is a connection between the recent legalization of marijuana and possible spikes in college applications.

“I’ve heard of Denver becoming more of a spring break destination due to the law, which makes sense, but I

don’t know about college,” he said.

Though DU junior Shelby Amling, marketing major from Denver does find the correlation between Colorado’s recent legalization of marijuana and college applications steadily rising to be a hard one to prove, she says she has no problem believing the recent legalization of marijuana could have some influence on applications to Colorado schools such as DU. “The social aspect of a town is a big reason for kids choosing schools, and Colorado just seriously increased its social factor,” said Amling.

Amling says she has yet to notice any change among DU students since the recent legalization, however, especially with campus policies still in place.

“Students aren’t walking around smoking joints even though Amendment 64 passed,” she said.

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Students should strive for less anxiety by naomi forman Staff Writer

What is performance anxiety? You tell me, because it is an immensely personal, for lack of a better term, “condition.”

It occurs in different areas of peoples lives and manifests in a myriad of forms and to varying degrees. An ever so pervasive self-perpetuated inhibitive human hurdle. Whether it be sports, public speaking or relationships, most members of the human race can identify with this experience. It is an unpleasant affliction that is ever so challenging to avoid. A cure thus far evasive, the only solution one of continuing personal commitment. Your anxiety is catered to you, so design a solution that works just for you.

Anxiety, stress: It’s our life as students, as humans. There is a seemingly never-ending stream of stress-inducing tasks or circumstances thrown at us.

Life really can feel like one of those classic dodge ball scenes from old sitcoms. You: geeky, lanky, weak. Standing by yourself, staring, paralyzed. Across from you seven large and angry -looking guys, shoulders twice as broad as yours, legs the size of tree trunks. Each one holding a red ball between his mitt-sized, powerful hands. No team members and no balls left on your side of the court. A volley of heavy, rough missiles are flung at every bit of you.

It’s not fair, but that’s often what we’re up against. As stu-

dents this is compounded with the anxiety of making long-term life decisions, having homework and presentations, speeches and interviews, sports games and new social experiences.

Is it hard to breathe, are your hands sweaty, your knees shaky, stomach in knots, arms immobilized, mind racing in a downward spiral? Finding yourself incapacitated in any of these ways is immensely disturbing, a feeling that is multiplied by having it enacted in front of an audience.

Psychology Today recognizes that an emphasis on “performance” is the root of all problems. It is the identification of dissonance between the “audience” and yourself as the “performer” rather than acknowledgement of the reciprocal nature of the experience, that causes such anxiety. The author Jennifer Hamady writes, “As we make our way to the stage, the wall of separation rises and the opportunity for communion and connection instantly transform into a profound sense of self-absorbed isolation.” The article suggests that if we can engage with these situations as no different than participating in a wedding or concert we can overcome this enduring predicament.

We all know just how much the saying “Easier said than done” applies here. It certainly isn’t easy, but it is important to recognize that we are personally responsible for some of the perpetuation of our own condition. It takes an

immense amount of accountability, commitment and exposure therapy to work on this issue. If this is something that is restraining you from participating in life as fully or in the ways that you so desire, you have to take the reigns.

Sarah Johnson, a second year student and a former professional skier, spoke of her own method of taming the anxiety beast. For all of her competitions, she would carry with her a small object that enabled her to focus on what was real and what was a construction of her mind. To this day, even among those situation we can all relate to such as important exams or presentations, she finds it helpful.

As with so many human conditions, there is no avoiding it and not really any one right answer. This is all about selfreflexivity and determination to find a personal solution to minimize, not eliminate, the anxiety.

My solutions vary; sometimes it’s cornering myself into having to do something or occasionally stopping all thoughts. For Johnson, it is her meditation marble.

Will Helling is another second -year student who encounters performance anxiety in both his academic career in the business school and as a member of the intramural basketball, flagfootball and kickball teams. His coping mechanism is simply thinking of anything but what he’s doing. Think about your personal solution; it might not be a cure-all, but it could help.

Strive for that.

Daniels final exam policies have merit by danny zimny-schmitt ContributingWriter

If you have taken enough classes in the Daniels College of Business recently, chances are you have had a professor who was less than enthusiastic about giving a significant final exam during the prescribed time.

For whatever reason, Daniels professors are assigning a final project or paper instead of an exam or simply a lack of desire to formally write and administer a final, the fact has evidently been enough for Daniels leadership to demand that all professors have a legitimate final exam during the finals period designated for their class.

While a final is not always the best way to examine whether students have effectively learned the material, the spirit of the requirement needs to remain in place. A meaningful assessment needs to be given at the end of each class to ensure students have actually learned something and not skated by under the radar.

I have taken a good number of business classes in the past two years, and can attest than when a meaningful final is given, I take a lot more out of the class because I have to review all of the material at the end of the quarter. I have found that classes without finals are ones where I have been more prone to forget the material presented, even if there was a relatively easier final paper or final project in place of an exam.

This does not mean that every Daniels class needs to have a traditional final at the end of each quarter; I believe that is far too narrow-minded of an approach.

After all, in the business world, you are not going to take an exam at work (with the exception of getting a certification or license for a skill), you are going to write a report, analyze something or give a presentation. These realities should be acknowledged in the final exam process.

However, it is far too easy for professors to use this as a way to assign a paper or project that is not of equal difficulty to an exam. I would not be opposed to banishing all finals at Daniels if they were replaced by a difficult and meaningful paper or project.

The point of it is that students need to be rigorously assessed at the end of the class to determine if they truly learned the material, and cannot have an easy way to slither out of this responsibility and escape with an “A” that means nothing.

The step of requiring a legitimate and challenging assessment at the end of each class is the ultimate step needed to maintain DU’s integrity and academic ranking. In the meantime, the requirement that all Daniels classes have a final exam during the prescribed time period has a lot of merit, but is not the ultimate goal. We all pay a good deal of money to come to DU and earn a degree, and the integrity of this degree needs to be preserved for all students in Daniels.

Nevada rancher, protesters should be praised by brandon tate Senior Reporter

For those who may not have seen or heard, rancher Clive Bundy of Clark County, Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) were recently tightly-locked in a heated standoff regarding Bundy’s cattle, which are apparently trespassing and grazing on land reserved for tortoises.

Really?

There is certainly a more pressing issue at hand here, which is that Bundy was being bullied by big government to be displaced against his will for allowing his livestock to feed. With the BLM standing down on April 12, the efforts of the supporting protesters and the Bundy family should be lauded. The BLM wanted to strip him of his land simply because he was living his life and conducting

his business as he saw fit in order to provide something good for people iwith whom he works to buy, use and interact with. Though Bundy stopped paying fees to the BLM in 1993, he was paying fees to Clark County to allow his cattle to graze on the land.

Additionally, it is very well worth noting that the BLM as well as Desert Tortoise Conservation Center (DTCC) have been working to euthanize said tortoises in the area since August 2013 because they are no longer able to sustain them at the center designated for them. Funding for the project was affected by the recent recession, and so population control was then needed for the tortoises in order for them to have a habitat.

In retrospect, why this really matters and the most disturbing part of this controversy is that

BLM agents and law enforcement have clashed with protesters who came to the defense of the Bundy family ranch. A recent YouTube video uploaded on April 9 by user GNM Telemedia shows said law enforcement using tasers and police dogs to intimidate and use force on protesters to get a reaction. One officer can even be heard in the video yelling “Back up, or you’re going to get bit.”

The protesters in the video, aside from one kicking at a police dog, were only armed with their angry words and cell phones.

If we as citizens continually allow ourselves to submit to government when they pressure us to move against our will, we are most definitely doing something wrong.

Simply relinquishing to the government in this instance would be damning to law abiding American citizens. To me, that gives the

impression of “Oh hey government! You can come force me off my private land that I own—any day!” Absolutely frightening. We have all heard that as Americans “We have rights.” However, the reality more than ever seems to be that we only have the rights we are willing to defend in the face of oppressive forces.

By standing up and staying rooted to their cause, Bundy and his supporters did the right thing. I also find it appalling that during this whole ordeal, designated “free speech zones” were set up for unhappy protesters to go to. What’s the use of our First Amendment rights if we can’t use it where we see fit, especially in a rural setting like this?

I believe as DU students, no matter where we sit politically, or whatever initiative you may find yourself to be a part of, we

owe it to ourselves to question our leadership about why we can only voice our thoughts in certain areas should that be the case. When we are given confinement over where our thoughts can simply be heard, that alone is enough for us to raise concern about violations of this right.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, voiced this view in an article with Western Journalism, calling the move something that “tramples upon Nevadans’ fundamental rights under the U.S. Constitution.”

While the discussion is still ongoing at this point, I again commend Bundy and his supporters for standing in defense of his ability, and need, to let cattle graze and more importantly, their rights as citizens to express displeasure over the BLM’s overreaching actions.

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Changing of the guard The Clarion sports staff dives into the world of athletics. by sawyer d’argonne Staff Writer

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Junior midfielder Jeremy Noble drives against a St. John’s defender during Saturday’s win. Noble had five points on the day, dishing out two goals and three assists.

Men’s lacrosse dons retro uniforms en route to 16-9 conference victory by calvin jouard Sports Editor

With a lack of crimson and gold on the field, it may have been hard to initially figure out which was the home team at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium this past Saturday.

The usual home whiteout uniforms were nowhere to be found.

But the record sell-out crowd of 2,702 cleared any and all confusion quickly, as they cheered the Pioneers on to their eighth straight win while the team sported 1980’s throwback uniforms.

Provided by Warrior, the uniforms were later auctioned off on DenverPioneers.com, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Denver.

“The colors were a little off for me, but that’s what they were supposed to be,” said head coach Bill Tierney. “Early in the week we were struggling a little bit with our emotion after a tough game last week, and when our guys saw those uniforms they got pumped, and I contribute a lot of the win to those uniforms.”

That’s not to say added fan support didn’t help as well.

“I’m so excited about the

whole Denver lacrosse thing, starting with our players, our administration, and our school and how much support we get,” said Tierney.

“Other coaches don’t like traveling here, but they like coming here because they feel like this is what college lacrosse should gusto kubiak|clarion be about.”

Students observe the men’s lacrosse game Saturday. They were part of the 2,702 record sell-out crowd.

The No. 3 Pioneers have from a tough week last week and journey though. It was kind of a so far posted a perfect record we brought it together in prac- tale of two different games, first of 6-0 at home this season, tice, and when we have a good half I thought we played great where they average 14.3 goals week of practice we’re usually defense, second half I thought we per game. Saturday’s game was pretty successful had great offense.” no exception to the status quo. on weekends.”

John’s got “Other coaches two St.quick Hat tricks from sophomores Defense limgoals Erik Adamson, Jack Bobzien ited Tewaaraton don’t like travat the start of the and freshman Tyler Pace gave nominee and St. fourth quarter to way to a 16-9 win over visiting John’s attackman eling here, pull within three St. John’s University.

Kieran McArdle but they like scores, 11-8.

The previous week saw to an assist in the Denver breathed the Pios score well under their first half, as the coming here a sigh of relief season average in goals per Red Storm only because they after Adamgame, as they squeaked out a 9-8 managed three son put back a overtime win over conference goals through 30 feel like this is rebound on the rival Villanova University. minutes of play. what college crease with 7:24 “It was a great team win,” Junior goaltender left in the game. said junior Jeremy Noble, who Ryan LaPlante lacrosse should DU travels was named Big East Player of the made 10 saves in to take on ProviWeek after tallying two goals and the half. On the be about.” dence College this three assists. “We bounced back other hand, the weekend before Pioneers used Bill Tierney, returning home a 5-1 second to face Marquette quarter spurt Head Coach University in the that ended with final home game junior Wesley Berg scoring of the season, and will be donning stick-side with 8.2 seconds a noticeably different set of attire. remaining. Denver took a 7-3 “I think our guys were very lead into the half. proud to play in those uniforms,” “When you win a game like said Tierney. “I think the worst this against a really good oppo- part about it is taking them off nent, you gotta feel good about and never being able to wear gusto kubiak|clarion it,” said Tierney. “We’re still on a them again.”

Chris Hampton (right) faces off against a St. Johns player during the Pioneers’ 16-9 win.

This was a really interesting week in sports.

On the one hand, we got to see Union College take down Minnesota for the NCAA Hockey Championship, a somewhat bitter reminder of what could have been. I know I’m going to have to get over that eventually, but I’m not there yet.

On the other hand we got to see Bubba Watson win his second Master’s tournament in just three years. While Bubba was the one who got to slip his arms in the green jacket, it seemed like the bigger story of the tournament was the young gun, Jordan Speith, who nearly took the jacket for himself. So why is the face of the loser the cover story?

How about the fact that he’s only 20 years old and would have been the youngest player to ever win The Masters. More than that, the current record holder, Tiger Woods, wouldn’t have had a thing to say about it as he missed the tournament with an injury.

The truth is that while Tiger Woods has been the face of professional golf for what seems like a lifetime, people have been looking for his successor for some time now.

Rory McIlroy, the man who was thought to be the next upand-coming golf star, finished even on the tournament in a tie for 8th place. Speith, however, despite his lack of PGA experience and pedigree that McIlroy exhibits, took second in the tournament and showed that he may be the person the golf world has been waiting for.

The world is ready for a new generation of all-stars in every sport.

The shocking thing is that, all of a sudden,the players we are so fond of admiring are younger than we are. That kick in the head came when phenom Bryce Harper entered the MLB, just days younger than I am. All of a sudden my high school accolades weren’t quite as impressive.

Along comes Mike Trout, Anthony Davis and Jordan Speith, and the world is looking at its new breed.

With the MLB pumping out prodigies left and right, and the NCAA’s one-and-done policy heading into the NBA, it really isn’t a surprise to see ages dropping drastically in sports.

It’s a new age in sports, where young marketable players have become the faces of their respective games.

No longer are the seasoned veterans the big ticket items on the agenda, and instead it is their replacements that people are looking to see.

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Pioneer swimmer Samantha Corea swam into the history books March 22, placing seventh in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA National Championships and becoming the highest-placing female swimmer in DU history.

From Vancouver, British Columbia, Corea began competitively swimming when she was eight years old.

Now as a junior, Corea has been fulfilling her childhood goal to swim at a collegiate level.

“Swimming in college had always seemed like the next step when it came to furthering my swimming career. In high school, I swam with the varsity team in my hometown and loved the team atmosphere. I knew the college experience was something I wanted,” said Corea.

Growing up in Canada, Corea swam for the Vancouver Pacific Dolphins, a subdivision of the University of British Columbia’s swim team, and her high school’s varsity team as well.

When deciding where to continue her swimming career, the team, coaches and DU’s campus helped Corea make her decision.

“I chose DU because I felt the team had such a great dynamic to it,” Corea said. “I got a really good vibe from the team. I also chose DU because I heard great things about the program from former DU swimmers. Choosing a school away from home also provided me with a chance to be independent. The campus is beautiful so that didn’t hurt either,” Corea said.

Backstroke, Corea’s favorite event, is what Corea placed seventh in at the National Championships. With a time of 1:52.81 in the 200 backstroke, Corea swam against Olympians and received All-American honors for her time.

“Honestly, moments after my race when I was standing on the podium, I did not feel a satisfying sense of accomplishment,” said Corea. “My goal coming into the meet was to get a best time in the 200 back. To not achieve my goal was disappointing. In retrospect, I am

very pleased with the way I swam. To be racing girls who are Olympians and to be within mere seconds of them is an accomplishment in itself,” Corea said.

Named All-American by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, Corea is the second woman in DU history to receive this honor. In addition, Corea was also named the Summit League Swimmer of the Year.

Reflecting on her past three seasons with Denver, Corea has loved her experience and is already looking forward to her final season as a senior.

“To be a part of a program that is getting better is an exciting thing. It makes you feel good that one day the program will be in a better place than when you left it. Next year, I would like to make it to NCAA’s again and see if I can place higher than I did this year,” said Corea.

Aside from swimming, Corea is pursuing majors in English and art, and hopes to pursue a career in art restoration and conservation.

“My dream would be to be able to help conserve substantial works of art.

I’m also interested in fashion photography,” said Corea.

Finishing the 2013-2014 season on a high note, Corea is content with her performance and is thankful for the support she has received from her teammates, coaches, friends and family.

“Swimming is a huge commitment.

It requires so many hours of dedication.

While it takes away time that could be spent otherwise on my art or social life, it has provided me with chances to travel all over the world and see some amazing places. I see this as a pretty fair trade off. I also love the team here.

The men and women’s teams are very close, which is not always the case with other teams. It is great to have a huge group of people to race with everyday at practice,” said Corea.

With her name now in the record books, Corea’s name will remain with the University for years to come.

“I love to swim because I love to race,” added Corea. “It’s great to win, but it’s even better to feel as if you have given it your all.”

Tennis teams post split Women’s lax gets two weekend wins in weekend matches by jillian queri Senior Reporter

Pios will play host in their fifth conference match of the season against Fort Wayne at the Gates DU’s men and women’s Tennis Center. tennis teams are progressing Currently ranked No. 70 through their seasons and pre- in the nation, the women’s paring for regionals tennis team during the first week “It was anothstands with a 9-8 of May. overall record Coming off er good effort. at this point in a 4-0 win against Doubles play the season after IUPUI on Saturfalling to Washday, April 12, the was great.” ington State on men’s tennis team April 9. improved to a 9-10 The No. 2 Danny Westerman, overall record and Pioneer doubles a 4-0 record in the Head Men’s Tennis partners, freshSummit League so Coach man Maureen far for this season.

Slattery and The No. 2 sophomore doubles team of freshman Diogo Kathryn Hughes, won their Rocha and senior Fabio Biasion match against Washington claimed an 8-3 win.

State by an 8-4 margin.

In the No. 2 singles spot Slattery was awarded the for the Pioneers, Rocha won his Summit League’s Women’s matches 6-4 and 6-2.

Tennis Player of the Week for the “It was another good effort,” first week of April. said head men’s tennis coach Denver is scheduled to Danny Westerman. “Doubles host Fort Wayne next weekplay was great.” end, April 18-20, at the Gates Next Friday, April 18, the Tennis Center.

Seventh place finish for golf at Hawkeye Invite by sawyer d’argonne Staff Writer

The men’s golf team finished their regular season this weekend with a seventh place finish at the Hawkeye Invitational Tournament in Iowa City. After finishing the first round in second place, the Pioneers were unable to keep up with the pace and dropped down to seventh after the second round, where they remained until the end of the tournament. Iowa finished first in the tournament with a total score of 11 under par, while the Pios turned in a total score of 33 above par.

DU junior Victor Doka led Denver in this tournament with 233 strokes, finishing seven over par overall. He turned in scores of 73, 75 and

75 respectively. This was only good for 23rd place individual finish, however, as Iowa’s Steven Ihm finished seven under overall, taking home the best score of the weekend.

Denver finishes its season with six top ten finishes in eleven tournaments. The next step for the Pioneers is taking on the rest of the Summit Conference in the Summit League Conference Championships this weekend.

The Pioneers should be the favorites to win the Summit Conference, as they sport the best per round average in the conference, with a 291.1 average. They also have three of the top four players in the conference with Oskar Arvidsson (72.1 average per round), Ole Ramsnes (72.9) and Victor Doka (74).

by jillian queri Senior Reporter

Hosting the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday, April 11, the Pioneers came away with an impressive 12-11 win at the Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

Clinching this win in the last two minutes of the game was crucial in giving Denver a spot in the 2014 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Tournament, which is scheduled to be hosted by Denver on May 1-4.

A back and fourth game, the Pioneers and Aztecs were evenly matched. In the last 21 seconds of the game, Denver scored twice to make for an epic win.

The Pioneers were tied with the Aztecs 6-6 at halftime.

Junior Jill Remenapp, who was being face-guarded around the goal for the majority of the game, recorded two goals and two assists for Denver. Senior Meredith Harris had two goals and one assist for Denver, while senior Annabelle Gilbride and senior Jenn Etzel each scored two goals.

Center for the Pioneers, junior Kiki Boone recorded a goal and had three draw controls.

In the nail-biting finish, freshman Layne Voorhees intercepted a pass, which ended in a man-down goal by Gilbride with 20.7 records remaining in the game.

In the last two seconds, sophomore Sarah Kasun scored the game-winning goal, while Denver was still a man-down.

On Sunday, April 13, Denver defeated the USC Trojans 7-8 in another intense game.

A defensive battle in snowy conditions, the game was tied 4-4 at half.

On defense, Voorhess caused five turnovers and had five groundballs. Redshirt goalie,

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Sophomore attackman Monica Lucas cradles the ball during practice earlier this year.

junior Hannah Hook, recorded nine saves for the Pioneers.

On offense, Hook and sophomore Rachael McKinnon finished with two goals each for Denver.

Sophomore Christa Reese scored two goals and also had two assists.

With less than 16 minutes remaining in the game, USC had a 6-5 lead over the Pioneers.

Three unanswered goals

were scored by Denver to solidify the win. Gilbride, McKinnon and Reese all scored within the final minutes.

The No. 20 University of Denver now has a winning streak of 11 games.

The Pioneers face the University of California on Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m. at the Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

Young guns take over sports Continued from page 15

I like the evolution of fandom. While it may be weird to get used to admiring and fawning over athletes who are actually younger than us, it shows a willingness by fans to

accept new champions into their sports, and to recognize that the world of sports is an everchanging entity, with newer and more exciting players entering the scene every year.

The same is true everywhere, including DU. Before you know it,

Chris Udofia, Sam Brittain and all of your beloved Pioneers will have been replaced by younger players.

While the comparison isn’t necessarily fair, the point is the same.

Sports are never stagnant, and the older players must at some point make room for the young.