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Love, Sex, and Health Week expands Nikki Frick Staff Writer This week, Feb. 9-14, is DU’s annual Love, Sex, and Health Week. According to the Health and Counseling Center’s (HCC) promotions for the event, “[it is] a sexual responsibility week with the aim of educating and empowering students about healthy relationships, partner communication, sexual health, and being an advocate for their own health.”

“We have focused this year’s efforts on expanding those programs that have been proven to be of greatest interest and value to the student community, as based on feedback from previous years” said Sarah Belstock, Director of Health Promotion at HCC. Some of the changes include two full days of HIV/STI testing, more engagement in the presentation and forum sessions, a new sex therapist event and two nights of the Vagina Monologues.

The week and accompanying changes are also have a specific goal.

What’s inside: News MARIJUANA COURSE The DU Law School is now offering a course on the legal issues surrounding the recent legalization of marijuana.

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Lifestyles ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Clarion staff speaks with Edie Winograde about her new photo series, “Place and Time.”

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Entertainment SUNDANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL This week’s Entertainment section features a recap of the best films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

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Opinions EAGLE EYE Columnist Roderick O’Dorisio explores the pros and cons of Divest DU’s strategy to combat climate change.

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Sports WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DU Women’s Basketball dropped to seventh place in the Summit League Conference this week.

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“As always, we are hoping that these events will facilitate a supportive and inclusive dialogue around sexuality and provide DU students with the resources and skills to make choices that are both physically and emotionally healthy,” said Belstock.

This year’s event includes activities on nearly every day of the week.

On Monday and Thursday, there will be free STI and HIV testing and free safer sex supplies at the second floor of Driscoll North from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday will feature “Tips from a Sex Therapist,” a presentation with cerconnor w. davis | clarion tified sex therapist This week’s Lifestyles section features a spread on the best gifts, recipes and pastimes to take advantage of Janelle Washburne this Valentine’s Day. See page 6 and 7. at 7 p.m. in the Event Room at Craig Hall. the Vagina Monologues. Tickets for the and feelings not previously exposed in On Thursday, students can watch show are available online for $8 or at the public,” as the event website cites. This “Crazy, Stupid, Love” in Davis Audito- door for $10. Proceeds will benefit The year’s event has been expanded to inrium at 9 p.m., which will be followed Blue Bench, an organization committed clude two nights due to its popularityby a Sexual Education presentation to eliminating sexual assault. CAPE is last year. It is hosted by the HCC, CAPE, The Empowerment Project, Tri-County conducted by Healthy Peer Empower- sponsoring the play.

“The award-winning play is based on Health, HYPE and DUPB. ment (HYPE).

For more information or questions On Friday and Saturday, the Center V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s for Advocacy and Prevention Educa- interviews with more than 200 women,” on the Vagina Monologues, contact the tion (CAPE) will present the Vagina according to the event website. It is also organizer through the event page. For Monologues at 7 p.m. in Davis Audi- a Valentine’s Day tradition. “For more updates throughout the week and the than twelve years, The Vagina Mono- Vagina Monologues event page link, torium both days.

All of the events are free except logues has given voice to experiences find HCC on Twitter (@DU_HCC).

Daniels MBA receives revamp Andrew Smalley Contributing Writer

The Daniels College of Business is in the early stages of redesigning its MBA program. The school is currently in the process of working on proposals for changes to the program, which will be voted on by the school’s faculty in late March.

“Academic programs need to be evaluated and redesigned periodically for market relevancy, and our MBA is no exception,” Senior Associate Dean Daniel Connolly said. “It has been several years since we undertook the last major overhaul.”

The MBA Redesign Committee, made up of many of the school’s faculty and two alumni members, has been working since September to restructure the MBA offered by the school.

“Redesigning our MBA program has meant a lot of research to see what other schools are doing and what our

stakeholders are interested in,” Management Professor and Committee Member Cynthia Fukami said. “Through our exit interviews, we felt we could do a better job preparing students.”

Fukami said that the decision to revamp the MBA program was made after consulting school alumni as well as members of the business community. The committee has also held three student focus groups with current MBA students.

“We asked business and alumni groups, ‘what factors would you want to see in students to make you come and recruit from Daniels?’” Fukami said.

Some of the early proposed changes to the program include an increased focus on entrepreneurial thinking and international business.

“We are looking to significantly increase global coverage and content,” Fukami explained. “The faculty voted to eliminate the IMBA (International MBA) degree last fall. Through this new model, we are attempting to provide a strong global base for all of our MBA students.”

In addition to the increased focus on global business, the program will target topics such as database decision-making and critical thinking.

“One of the biggest things we heard from people in the business world was students need to be able to make decisions in the face of uncertainty,” Fukami said. “We want students to be able to answer: How do you make a decision when the world could look drastically different in a couple of months?”

According to the annual U.S. News and World Report Rankings, the Daniels MBA program is currently the 77th best in the nation. Despite the strong ranking, Fukami says the program can always be improved.

“You have got to constantly improve.” Fukami said. “Whatever it is we are doing, we want to be doing it better. We are excited to have this great opportunity to do some interesting things with the MBA program.”

According to Fukami, The committee hopes to finalize its initial plan by late March. After that, Daniels will start pilot testing classes in fall 2015, with the ultimate goal of implementing the new program as early as the fall or spring of 2016.

Students who wish to offer input on the redesign are welcome to contact the committee through the Daniels College of Business.

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The DU Sturm College of Law is now offering a class that focuses on teaching students about the legal issues surrounding marijuana.

“The course is about teaching the students the law and practical realities of representing the marijuana client,” said Constitutional Rights and Remedies Program Director Sam Kamin.

“The students will be challenged by these topics and they will emerge from the course with a marketable skill set and knowledge base.”

Kamin wants everyone to realize that this is a serious class on a serious topic.

This course is open to all second and third year law students, but, according to Kamin, there have been discussions

AAC tries to divert trash Connor W. Davis Editor Elect Last week, the Anderson Academic Commons hosted DU’s first Zero Waste Midterms, an event intended to make the campus more sustainable.

Organized by the Anderson Academic Commons Sustainability Committee and the Center for Sustainability, the week-long effort focused on educating both students and faculty in a variety of ways on how to properly deal with their waste.

At the end of the week, an audit was planned to evaluate AAC’s waste management, but due to a miscommunication, the custodial crew did not set aside the waste and took it away as usual. Chad King, the director of the Center for Sustainability, expressed disappointment about not

having any data to present from the event, but says these kinks will be worked out for future events.

According to event organizers, one of the most visible aspects behind Zero Waste Midterms was the distribution of tri-bins (bins with three slots designated for recycling, compost and landfill trash) throughout the building.

Up until this time, the only place to compost items was by the cafe on the main floor according to Jenny Blowers, Social Sciences Librarian and Chair of the Anderson Academic Commons Sustainability Committee.

“It’s much more convenient for people now with the tri-bins on each floor,” said Bowers. “By making these options more visible, we hope to encourage people to recycle and compost whenever possible.”

Informational tables staffed with Anderson Academic Commons

of opening up the course to students outside the College of Law as well.

According to Kamin, the course will allow students to delve into many of the issues surrounding the topic of marijuana.

“The course involves reading cases, statutes, and law review articles discussing many of the legal and ethical issues involved,” said Kamin. “We will also be hearing from a number of national experts in these areas.”

Kamin believes a course like this is very important for lawyers in Colorado.

“Nearly every lawyer in the state will

have to educate herself about the way marijuana law reform affects her clients,” said Kamin.

“My goal in teaching this course is to give our students the knowledge and experience they will need to negotiate this legal landscape.”

The announcement of this course has also received a lot of coverage from the media.

“The course has gotten both local and national press coverage. Almost all of it has been positive,” said Kamin.

According to The Denver Post, “The [DU] law school is among about six nationally to offer a class specific to weed.”

Sustainability Committee members, volunteers and students that work for the Center for Sustainability, who answered questions and offered advice about waste, were also set up on each floor of the building. The staff also handed out prizes, such as t-shirts and mugs, to people in the building who were being sustainable in any way-mainly those who simply put their waste in the proper bins.

Another section of the event was a pizza giveaway intended to encourage proper composting through the incentive of a raffle. King explained that pizza boxes can play a big part in the DU campus becoming more sustainable.

“Pizza boxes are one of the harder pieces of trash to deal with in the library because they’re so big - they will clog up a whole trash bin and cause it to overflow,” said King. “And they are actually compostable. If it’s clean of all oil and grease and whatever else, the

cardboard is recyclable, but once it has that kind of food contamination on it, then it becomes a compostable item.”

In response to the part pizza boxes play with sustainability, event organizers set up a raffle in which any student who brought in a pizza box for the compost bin was entered to win a free pizza from Kaos Pizza.

“It’s just a way of trying to get those boxes to the appropriate place and not have them plugging up the waste stream in other places,” said King.

However, according to Bowers, this is only the beginning of these types of events on campus. Zero Waste sports games have already been taking place, and another sustainable-focused push in planned for week 10. “We’re planning to hold Zero Waste Finals, and hope to see everyone participating,” she said. “We’re all in the process of learning about this, and working together can help us move forward to make our campus more sustainable than ever.”

Campus assaults continue

with DPD in all aspects of crime prevention on and around campus.”

Johnston said the incident will be investigated by the Office of Equal On Feb. 3 at 10 p.m. the Department Opportunity, which is responsible of Campus Safety (DCS) received a for ensuring compliance with the anti-discrimination report that a female was forcibly fondled University’s near the intersection of E. Iliff Ave. and policies and promotes full compliance with all federal, S. York St. state, and local According to discrimination laws. an alert released by The victim is never DCS, the female was “These crimes are never at fault in these types of walking westbound the victim’s fault. You crimes. on E. Iliff Ave. when “These crimes are she was approached cannot prevent the acacts of violence and are by a white male who tions of others.” never the victim’s fault,” grabbed her arm and said Johnston. “You fondled her genitals.

Sgt. James Johnston cannot prevent the The female was able DCS Community Partactions of others.” to push the suspect DCS works hard to away and flee the nerships and Training prevent incidents from area. The suspect Coordinator happening.

Students then ran southbound are encouraged to on S. York St. utilize some of the DCS Community following resources.

Partnerships and Johnston said DCS offers foot Training Coordinator Sergeant James Johnston said the suspect is a 5’ 7” escorts to all members of the DU white male in his early 20’s with brown Community 24/7. If you need an escort, call 303-871-2334. Campus hair and approximately 170lbs.

Both DPD and DCS are working safety also offers 1.5 hour self-defense classes free of charge which now together on this issue.

“Our campus safety officers are incorporate the issuance of a selfhighly trained professionals and we defense tool.

Johnston also urges community are partnering with the Denver Police members to walk in pairs or groups on this issue,” said Johnston.

DCS also works closely with DPD and stay in well-lit areas. Any and all suspicious activity should immediately in crime prevention at DU. “The Division of Campus Safety be reported to Campus Safety at 303has an extremely close relationship 871-3000.

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Edie Winograde discusses artwork Kate Rogers Contributing Writer

On Feb. 12 and Feb. 19, the Vicki Myhren Gallery will host its two remaining Artist Talks, in which artists, who also happen to be DU faculty members, will expand on the meaning and provide special insight on their artwork. On Feb. 5, photography professor Edie Winograde explained the thought processes behind her photography series “Place and Time” which is currently being featured in the Faculty Triennial Art exhibit at the Vicki Myhren Gallery.

Winograde grew up in California and has fond memories of traveling the west and photographing the landscape around her. While her projects are ongoing and years in the making, her childhood stands as the foundation of her work.

Winograde travels across the country documenting reenactments of historical events that played a role in civilization’s western expansion. A reenactment, or pageant, is an event where a group of individuals go to a landmark place and act out the his-

torical event that took place there.

Anywhere from Texas to Wyoming toMontana, Winograde is most interested in finding reenactments that actually take place on the real historical site of the event.

“The reenactment pageants represent a unique window into the American psyche, combining historical facts, myths, and legends with theatrical devices to convey meaning to local audiences. They are often ritualistic and cathartic in nature, and have special and profound significance to the communities that create them,” said Winograde, regarding “Place and Time.”

Shot in film and then scanned and printed digitally, her photographs are often zoomed in to not only show the details but also display the “flaws,” as Winograde calls them. Within each photograph, there are either cars, crowds or random objects like fencing that reveal the events are just staged for an audience. She chooses not to photoshop out these flaws because they embrace the reality of the situation and make for a more authentic recording.

In addition, these flaws point out

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Audience members gather and discuss Winograde’s work at the Vicki Myhren Gallery.

An audience views the work of Edie Winograde during her Artist Talk.

that she herself is also a member of the audience catching the moments as they happen around her.

“They aren’t doing this for me,” said Winograde. “I am a spectator, watching events unfold and allowing chance to play a large role in my photographic process.” Her humble approach creates a raw account that accepts the situation as it is.

Winograde’s background isn’t the only influence behind her photographs. She strongly believes that artists’ ideas are a continuing process, with friends and environment acting as catalysts for creativity.

“This idea didn’t pop fully into my head,” said Winograde. “I personally feel that ideas don’t just pop into an artist’s head.”

She was first introduced to reenactments from a friend and,

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after photographing one, Winograde started to see layers of meaning unfold within her work. History and society’s moral compass, or sometimes lack thereof, are intertwined and exposed through Winograde’s documentation of reenactments, which may be better defined in her words as “Morality Plays.”

Deborah Howard is speaking at 5 p.m. on Feb. 12 and Sarah Gjertson and Jeffrey Keith are speaking at 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., respectively, on Feb. 19 at the Victoria Myhren Gallery. Each talk runs for about 45 minutes and gives great insight to the meaning and inspiration behind these artists’ work.

For more information, stay tuned for my upcoming art column which will profile each of the artists.

Local clothing stores have much to offer DU Jonathan Ackley Staff Writer When it comes to buying clothing, there are infinite places to choose from. However, there are many more options to consider than just mainstream stores in the mall or online. Denver has no shortage of specialty stores and shops where you can find everything from vintage apparel to locally designed clothing.

From basic essentials to one-of-akind statement pieces, this city has it all.

Topo Designs 2500 Larimer St. #102, Open 11 a.m -6 p.m. Daily Closed Monday Topo Designs is a clothing and outdoor supply company founded in Denver. Embodying the Colorado outdoorsman aesthetic, Topo offers gear and clothing for the trail or relaxing at home. However, they take it a step further, cleaning up and refining their products to make them a step above what is offered by their competitors.

Materials like heavy flannel and 100% wool are featured prominently in their goods and everything is made in the USA, ensuring quality and consistency in their products.

Products can be purchased online at topodesigns.com or at their retail store on Larimer, built out of a refurbished shipping container.

Their physical location is worth stopping by if for no other reason than to talk to their friendly and helpful staff.

Also, be sure to check out their Instagram @TopoDesigns for pictures that will instantly make you wish you were in the mountains.

Buffalo Exchange 51 Broadway Ave. Monday–Saturday 11a.m.–8p.m.

Sunday 11a.m.–7p.m.

Do you like thrifting but hate having to look through lots of old and used clothes to find that one cool piece? If so, you may want to try Buffalo Exchange. The store sells used and vintage clothing, but unlike most thrift stores, all of the items have been curated and selected individually to target a young and hip audience. This removes lots of stuff you don’t want, leaving the cooler pieces you do.

While their prices might be slightly higher than most other thrift stores, it more than makes up for itself in convenience. If you need anything from a crazy piece of vintage clothing for a party or just an old band t-shirt, look no further than Buffalo Exchange.

A variety of clothes waiting to be purchased by a bargain-hunting Pio.

Clotheshorse 4232 Tennyson St. Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday Not all used clothing stores are created equal. Clotheshorse, North Denver’s primary women’s resale boutique, offers everything from vintage clothing finds to pieces from high-end brands like Burberry and Gucci. Priding themselves on offering quality clothing and accessories in new or gently used condition,

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Clotheshorse sets itself apart from the competition by not compromising on the quality of what they sell.

Much of their stock comes from consignment, ensuring that there is no shortage of new items for sale almost every day.

Whether you are looking to update your wardrobe or just do some window shopping, check out these stores in Denver that are sure to offer some stylistic inspiration at the very least.

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100 Years of Black History Month Anna Walsh

Contributing Writer This February marks the centennial of Black History Month in the United States, and DU’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) has been busy celebrating the milestone.

“Our mission is to promote awareness of black culture and all of the history that’s behind it,” said BSA President Rory Moore. “We strive to increase solidarity with African-Americans and to create a place where minorities can get together and feel comfortable.”

BSA kicked off February with the second annual We Speak Talent Show in honor of Black History Month.

“The main theme of tonight was celebrating a century of black life, history and culture,” said Moore.

A lot of long hours full of planning went into the event, and attendance greatly increased compared to last year’s, where the audience was not nearly as large or enthusiastic according to the organizing committee.

The talent show consisted of various acts from DU students, including performances, a capella groups, rap battles, Latin dancers and stepping routines. One of the stepping routines was done by Kappa Phi Lambda, the first and only Asian-interest sorority at DU. “We performed tonight because we want to raise awareness for our group and

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A dance number is performed by participants in the event.

others like it,” said a member of the group.

According to Moore, BSA works to promote cultural awareness on campus and uniting students from all backgrounds. One of the group’s main focuses is to encourage its members to become active community contributors and spread the BSA mission. This month, BSA is working even harder to do so, with a handful of events taking place at DU and throughout Denver.

“Between rehearsals and preparation, we spent two months organizing for this talent show,” said Moore. “And we’ve got six others coming up.”

Next up in this chain of events is Spokentainment on Feb. 12 at 6:30 at Lindsay Auditorium in Sturm Hall, which will

feature DU students rapping and reciting slam poetry.

Then, on Feb. 20, BSA, along with DU Admissions and the Center for Multicultural Excellence, will be hosting ‘A Day at DU.’ In this event, high school juniors and seniors from the surrounding area will get the chance to experience a mock college lecture and see what it is like to be a college student at DU. Following this event, the film “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” will be screened in the Davis Auditorium on Feb. 26.

This film will be shown in honor of the centennial Black History Month theme: A Century of Black Life, Culture, and History.

For more information on BSA, check out www.du.edu/ orgs/bsa/about.

New Aurora Marketplace to open Jonathan Ackley Staff Writer

It is plain to see that consumer climate has changed in recent years. With the adoption of large stock websites like Amazon and huge growth in the popularity of online shopping, physical stores don’t have the same appeal.

In the current market, stores have to focus on the experience far more than in the past. Consumers can now easily order what they used to get at the store, and if a store offers nothing but an opportunity to pick up what you can find online, many consumers will ditch the physical store.

For example, while retail stores reported just half the traffic this holiday season compared to three years ago, online shopping revenue was up 10%. Simply having a brick-and mortar store is just not enough any more, companies that want to be successful at physical locations must do something more.

To combat this, some retailers have realized that in order to be successful they have to offer consumers something they can’t get from shopping online: a unique shopping experience. Many are familiar with the Source, a highly successful market made up of fourteen tenants located in an old warehouse in the River North (RiNo) neighborhood of Denver.

Following in their footsteps, a similar marketplace is slated to open in Aurora next year: the Stanley Marketplace.

The Stanley Marketplace will be located in the Stanley Aviation facility, a large retro-

Last year, I went to Snowsports Industries America (SIA)—one of the world’s biggest snow sports trade shows—like a kid in a candy shop. There were free stickers and t-shirts left and right, cutting edge pieces of gear and even free beer. As a winter sports fanatic, this was seriously a dream come true and I had the time of my life.

But this year was different, and, like most of us know, it’s pretty wild to look back on how much we can mature and grow over the course of a year. This year, it wasn’t about the free stuff or new gear or free beer for me. This year, it was simply about the people.

I was fortunate enough to be an intern for Snow Show Daily, the official magazine of SIA, and I spent two long days wandering around the convention center talking to a variety of people. I talked to kids, parents, business owners, stoners, drunks and just about every other character you’d expect from this industry. And I realized something throughout all of this that really got me thinking.

Never have I seen—or heard of—an industry where people are so incredibly thrilled with their careers. Everyone I talked with was so happy and so excited about everything going on around him or her.

For these folks, a business trip like this (almost everyone comes from outside of Colorado, and even outside of the United States in some cases) isn’t a drag, it’s one of the best weekends of their entire year. Like I said, there were kids there, and other people not necessarily on the job, but that only speaks greater to the awesome nature behind the event. If people are going to a business-oriented trade show

just for fun, you know there’s something pretty darn cool going on.

So, what’s my point behind all these observations? Do what you love.

Yeah, everyone has told you that, and you might already be majoring in something your parents essentially decided on for you, but it’s not too late by any means to put some real thought into how you want to spend the rest of your life. I’m not trying to scare you by saying this, all I’m saying is that seeing how happy these people are with their lifestyle and the way they make a living really puts things in perspective.

Through DU, and the support of our friends and family, we all have a lot more opportunity than most people out there. So instead of becoming another white-collared desk jockey who sighs every morning when he or she wakes up, do something else—anything else.

Whether that means starting a business, moving to the city of your dreams or dropping out of school to go live in the woods, just do what makes you happy.

On the final night of SIA, I was waiting for a cab outside of the convention center and could not stop smiling at my surroundings. Crowds of people were exiting the building with their arms around each other, hooting and hollering like it was the best day of their lives. And what made me smile is that these people are simply co-workers, and everyday is the best day of their lives because they contribute to the wellbeing of their passions.

We all have a lesson to learn from the kids, parents, business owners, stoners, drunks and all the other characters at SIA. Because life is too short to settle on anything less than the exemplary lives they live.

photo courtesy of stanleymarketplace.com A design for the new Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, set to open near the end of 2015.

styled factory that closed its doors in 2007. Entrepreneurs Mark Shaker, Loren Ting and Megan Von Wald purchased the building and announced plans to turn it into an urban marketspace. After renovation of the building is complete, there will be over 100,000 square feet of rentable space.

The Stanley Marketplace has been well-received: over 40 tenants have signed letters of intent to rent in the space when it reaches completion towards the end of 2015.

Notable future tenants include a fitness center, wine shop, grocery store, 40,000-square-foot event center and a restaurant and beer garden headed by Kevin Taylor, a local Denver chef.

“This is no ordinary marketplace. We are creating a community of like-minded businesses

and people who believe in doing things differently: sustainably, thoughtfully, creatively, and with much more than the bottom line in mind,” said entrepreneur Mark Shaker in an interview with the Denver Business Journal.

The Stanley Marketplace also offers a unique opportunity for DU students. Expecting to bring over 100 jobs to the area, it will not only offer employment opportunities in a wide array of industries but also a place to spend a day running errands or relaxing with friends.

With ideas like this being the driving force behind the Stanley Marketplace, it aims to revitalize the Aurora economy by bringing in industries and jobs that otherwise wouldn’t come to the city, offering tenants and consumers alike a unique retail experience.

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

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La Fogata: 4.5 beans

Where you come for the fajitas and stay for the margaritas.

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La Fogata: in English, it translates to “campfire,” and this neighborhood Mexican restaurant’s cuisine is nothing short of flame.

Located at 5670 E. Evans Ave. (with sister locations in DTC and Thornton), and open seven days a week, the original La Fogata is less than three miles east of DU. Its patrons range from toddlers to old-timers, who’ve been keeping this family-run eatery in business for 25 years.

Every seat in the cozy, yet spacious, dimly-lit house is padded with leather cushions.

Upbeat Spanish music radiates from the speakers at a pleasing volume, funky modern lights hang from the ceiling (which is currently being remodeled) and a stunning wall-length mural of old Mexico compliments the restaurant’s authentic vibe.

The unspoken dress-code is comfortable-casual, but feel free to dress for whatever occasion you please.

Chips and salsa are complimentary for all guests upon arrival, but the most popular appetizers are the Mexican Candies (fried jalapenos, seasoned to perfection, with a side of ranch dressing) for $3.50, and the Super Nachos for $7.20.

The restaurant is especially known for its award-winning grilled fajitas, and, if you don’t come famished, definitely plan on exiting the venue with an entire second meal of leftovers.

While the jumbo shrimp fajitas are the most expensive item on the menu for $17.50, the steak fajitas for $16.50 are by far the best thing my tastebuds have ever experienced. In fact, the mouth-watering spectacle of watching your server bust through those kitchen doors carrying a steaming-hot skillet of grilled onions, red and green peppers and perfectly-charred inside skirt steak is an experience in and of itself. A word of caution to those health-conscious Pios, however: these skillet items rest on a heaping bed of oil.

You can choose between flour or corn tortillas on which build your little masterpiece rollups, and you will also get a side of refried beans, pico de gallo, sour

cream and guacamole. I personally believe copious amounts of freshly squeezed lime juice to be the only missing ingredient in this flavorful mix, but be sure to request a few slices from the bartender directly, because your server is likely to charge you if you order up a “side” of limes.

Other beloved food items include the tamales for $8.30 (three homemade pork tamales smothered in red or green chili, with lettuce and tomatoes) and Mexican hamburger for $9.30 (freshly-grilled ground beef patty and refried beans, wrapped in a flour tortilla, and smothered with green chili, lettuce and tomatoes).

There are also a few options for those with dietary restrictions. La Fogata’s beans, as well as its red and green chili are all vegetarian, and anything that can be made with corn tortillas is a go if you are gluten free, such as the tostadas and taquitos.

While it’s doubtful you’ll have room for it, they do offer desserts ranging from traditional sopapillas (one for $1.45, and four for $5.40) to $3 flan.

Since most of us college kids are forced to live life on a constant budget, the restaurant’s daily happy hour from 3-6 p.m. just might be the option for you. Everything on the Happy Hour menu (including the Super Nachos and Special Quesadilla) is under $4, and, with their imported draft pints (currently Dos Equis lager, Dos Equis amber, Bud Light and Tecate) being a hefty $3.75, you can easily enjoy a nice meal for $10.

21+ readers should also be made aware of La Fogata’s awardwinning margaritas, who pack a flavorful, yet serious, punch. My all-time favorite is the frozen Strawberry Margarita-made with El Charro Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, strawberries and the restaurant’s Signature Sweet & Sour and served in a festive, green cactus-stemmed glass. Like all of the restaurant’s delicious margs, this bad boy can be prepared on the rocks upon request, and is available in a 16 oz. glass for $6.50, a 25 oz. glass for $8, and a pitcher for $26.

Don’t let the drink’s frilly pink color or sugar-lined rim fool you, however. You will be feeling it 16 oz. later.

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A steaming plate of fajitas and an ice cold margarita at La Fogata.

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For DU students, particularly those in the natural sciences and geography departments, a hands-on learning opportunity is available through the DU-owned Mt. Evans Field Station. The Field Station is right out DU’s back door in the forest near Echo Lake—a scenic hour-long drive away. Within close range to the Field Station are Rocky Mountain National Park; historic mining towns of Central City and Cripple Creek; Florissant National Monument; the National Ice Core Lab in Lakewood; and the summit of Mt. Evans, which is available late May through late September.

Besides these easily-accessible locations, the terrain from Denver to Echo Lake encompasses grasslands, foothills, lakes and above-treeline timberline to treeline ecosystems. Students

can observe deer, elk, mountain goats, big-horned sheep and a variety of birds, like ptarmigans and finches, as well as a plethora of botany in the various biomes.

Mt. Evans is one of Colorado’s boasted 14-ers and the Echo Lake area offers opportunities for short or long hikes, picnicking, and fishing. The Echo Lake Lodge is a visiting station for many hikers, bikers and families and offers a highly recommendable restaurant.

Nearby, other options for places to visit are the Mount Goliath Natural Area, with 1,600-year-old bristlecone pine trees, a variety of wildflowers and birds. There are also opportunities for hiking at the Chicago Lakes Basin and scenic drives to Summit Lake and Lincoln Lake.

Students also have access to the University of Denver Meyer-Womble Observatory on Mt. Evans, built in 1996. The observatory houses the Meyer

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Binocular telescope, and was the highest on earth until 2000.

The Field Station hosts two different cabins available year-round. A two-story lodge is ideal for larger groups and includes central heating, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a laundry room and a large communal area with a fireplace. Also available is a snug two-bedroom cabin perfect for groups with six to eight people.

Academic groups, such as summer geology field camps or ecology field courses, can reserve the facilities by the day or week. Reservations can be made through the DU website.

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The Clarion’s guide to Valentine’s Day Connor W. Davis and Kellsie Brannen Clarion Staff Members

Gifts to give this Valentine’s Day

For Her

For Him

A homemade card Guys aren’t expecting gifts on Valentine’s Day, and they

Candy All girls, in fact all people, like some

might even feel bad if you get them one. A simple homemade card means a lot, and can be the perfect, simple gift for him.

Food Dudes love food. Whether you get

them cookies, steak or anything really, they’ll appreciate it. Don’t overthink Valentine’s gifts—sometimes it’s simple ones like these that really hit the spot.

Drinks For the 21+ folks, a nice bottle is a

kind of candy, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to indulge that sweet tooth.

Bonus points if you get your girl’s favorite kind of candy; it shows how well you know her.

A massage You don’t have to spend any money on this one. Giving

a massage (or back scratch) can be a perfect and personal way to give your girl some TLC on Valentines Day. Bonus points if the massage is given while she’s eating the candy you gave her.

Jewlery If you’re in a pretty serious relationship

great gift, or a nice six-pack of some Colorado craft beer. This way, you know they’ll love it and it’s something they’ll put to use without a doubt.

Watch If you’re in a more serious relationship

where you feel ready to get a nice gift, go for a watch. It’s something they can wear all the time to think of you, and now they’ll never be late to pick you up for a date again.

Clothes Most guys don’t go out of their way to buy clothes

and want to give something nice, the tried and true jewlery route is always a winner. Be sure to observe what kind she likes so you can pick out the perfect trinket.

A handwritten letter Write her a cute love letter with all of your inside jokes

and everything you love about her (or like about her, if you’re not quite there yet). It’s a wonderful way to tell her you care, and who doesn’t love getting a handwritten letter?

Make her dinner If you have access to a kitchen (and

for themselves, so do it for them and get them something nice to wear. But just play it safe with something you know think will definitely wear, so it doesn’t sit in his closet and create awkward tension between the two of you.

have decent cooking skills), a homemade dinner is a thoughtful and delicious gift. Set up the table with a tablecloth and flowers for extra effect.

Best places to eat and drink We are fortunate to live in a place full of exquisite restaurants and bars, but, this always makes choosing a real chore.

Avoid that stress, and take a look at these five Denver gems that will help make the evening with your significant other go as smooth as possible.

For health freaks - True Food Kitchen 2800 East 2nd Avenue If you’re looking for a healthy meal that won’t leave you in a food coma, go to True Food Kitchen.

It’s only a few miles away from campus, and it’s in an elegant, clean setting that you can both appreciate.

They’ve also got a special Valentine’s Day menu, which offers a three course meal for $25 per person.

Compared to many other Valentine’s menus in the city, this is a steal.

For carnivores - Steuben’s 523 East 17th Avenue Valentine’s Day may be your big night to pig out with your significant other, and if that’s the case, look no further than Steuben’s.

They’ve got a massive menu full of hearty and greasy comfort food that will not disappoint.

For ballers on budgets - The Kitchen Next Door 658 South Colorado Blvd

On a budget this Valentine’s Day? Specializing in a variety of American cuisine, Kitchen Next Door’s most expensive menu item is just $13.95 (excluding their Grilled Hanger Steak for $18.95). It’s the sister restaurant of The Kitchen, one of Denver’s best restaurants, serving as one of the city’s most affordable places to find truly good food.

For cocktailers - The Green Russell 1422 Larimer St. If you’re planning to stay in for the night, or are looking to grab a cocktail before or after dinner, go to The Green Russell.

This speakeasy-style bar serves custom cocktails to your liking in an incredibly intimate setting that any couple will feel a spark within.

For beer lovers - Fermaentra 1715 East Evans Ave. New in town, Fermaentra serves some seriously good beer just a couple blocks down Evans from campus. Beer lovers should avoid the stress of traveling downtown or elsewhere to find a good brewery, because this place will do the trick, and probably become your favorite new place to drink around campus.

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Best Anti-Valentine Ideas

A bar If you’re 21+, celebrate how awesome it is to be single by flirting it up at your favorite bar. Your friends in relationships can’t get that cute guy or girl’s number, but you can.

Shopping Who knows you better than anyone else? You. Instead of pretending to like the clothes and accessories someone else got you, you can go out and get yourself exactly what you want.

Have your own Galentine’s Day Gather the rest of your single friends and have a night on the town. Get dressed up, go out to dinner and then catch a show or movie. Make it last forever; friendship never ends.

Take a day for yourself We all need some self-love, and this is something that is easy to take for granted among the hustle and bustle of school, work and other activities. Get a manicure, work on your car, draw, write, go spend the day among nature or do anything that makes you feel rejuvenated.

Romantic Activities

Cheesman Park There’s something about Cheesman Park that just feels romantic. It’s cleaner than other parks, there are no college students there and it’s a just nice escape from campus that won’t cost you a thing.

Sloan’s Lake If you have time for a bigger adventure, head to Sloan’s Lake. It’s 8.5 miles from campus (about a 20 minute drive), and your significant other will love sitting with you on a dock watching the sunset. Looking east, you’ll have great views of Denver, and looking west, the mountains will be glowing.

Skiing or Snowboarding Chances are that you and your significant other haven’t made it up to the mountains alone this season, so make it happen by taking him or her for a couples day. Just try to not let the traffic ruin the romance.

Massages It’s been a really busy few weeks with midterms, so relieve that stress with couples massages. A good place to check out is Elixir. It’s expensive, but worth every penny.

Movies Yeah, it’s cliche, but in this busy time of the quarter, a movie can really hit the spot. There’s no need to try to fit in as many activities as possible on Valentine’s Day. Just sit back, relax and enjoy a good flick. Check out this week’s Entertainment section for a list of the best films to watch on Valentine’s Day.

V-Day Cocktails and Mocktails Conversation Heart Cookies

Ingredients: -Your favorite premade sugar cookie dough (however much you’d like to make) -One tub of vanilla frosting -Red food coloring courtesy of dvortygirl

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients: -16 oz of milk chocolate chips -2 tablespoons of shortening -1 pound of fresh strawberries -Toothpicks (optional) Melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Once these ingredients are melted, insert a toothpick into the strawberries and dip them into the chocolate mixture. Alternatively, one can just use his or her (clean) hands to dip them.

Set the covered strawberries onto wax paper, or another non-stick surface. Wait until the chocolate is completely cool to eat.

Shape the dough into hearts and bake on a cookie sheet.

Follow the cooking instructions on container.

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Once the cookies are done, set them on a cooling rack until they are completely cool and firm.

Fill a plastic sandwich bag with some vanilla frosting.

Mix the remainder of the frosting with the red food coloring until you obtain the desired red or pink color.

Frost the cookies with the colored frosting.

Snip the corner off of the sandwich bag and use it as a pipette to write messages with frosting.

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Saint Motel puts on dance-worthy show Jocelyn Rockhold Contributing Writer

On Feb. 3, the Larimer Lounge was chock full of glasseswearing, rolled-up-jean-clad hipsters prepared to see the indie rock band Saint Motel. But first, the crowd had to enjoy The Moth & the Flame.

The curly-haired trio The Moth & the Flame hopped up on stage, asking for numerous sound and microphone adjustments.This initially seemed finicky but was forgotten as soon as the group started its set. Led by vocalist and guitarist Brandon Robbins, The Moth & the Flame performed a solid arrangement of alternative rock tunes.

The band looked entirely average, wearing plain jeans and generic t-shirts, composing a carefree vibe.

Despite the relaxed disposition, The Moth & the Flame ramped up the energy. Robbins definitely stood out, but Mark Garbett, keyboardist and backing vocals, and Andrew Tolman, backing vocals and drums, both were strong performers as well. The closing song “Wishing Well” was the only weak part of their performance as a whole; the chorus had simple writing, with predictable and generic lyrics that brought nothing new to the table.

The Larimer Lounge seemed like the perfect venue for The Moth & the Flame, but contrasted oddly with the headliner Saint Motel. The sticky, beer-stained floor and dim, strung lights complimented the “I don’t care” attitude of The Moth & the Flame, but did not match the energetic indie pop of Saint Motel, who seemed to belong in a venue less like a dive and more like a concert hall.

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Saint Motel performed at Denver’s Larimer Lounge on Feb. 3. The group specializes in indie pop music.

Despite the odd match of the Larimer Lounge and Saint Motel, the latter band did deliver. Armed with Christmas light-covered mic stands and mop-topped and side shaved haircuts, the California four-piece led the crowd in a dance-fueled groove.

AJ Jackson—lead vocalist. guitarist and keyboardist—is a chaotic frontman, conducting the audience with a flurry of happy, spirited movements.

Other

members include Aaron Sharp on the guitar, Greg Erwin on the drums and Dak Lerdamornpong on the bass.

Saint Motel was also accompanied by saxophone player, Nathan Kersey-Wilson, who was arguably the most entertaining performer of the night besides Jackson. Kersey-Wilson added a classy component that entertained both the young people and the adult members of the audience.

knows Ruth isn’t physically present. Readers experience the deep relationship between Ira and Ruth through their stories of young nervousness and anticipation, as well as through their loving banter as they recount old memories.

Still, the fear and danger of Ira’s accident looms just beyond the small paradise he’s created with his remembered Ruth, leaving the reader wondering how and when he’ll be saved.

Nearby, college senior Sophia Danko attends a local bull-riding event with some of her sorority sisters. There she meets Luke Collins, a cowboy who stands up for her in an unpleasant situation with her drunken ex-boyfriend. They end up talking and stargazing in the bed of his truck, managing to forget their own problems while together under the night sky.

Soon, the lives of an innocent city girl and a determined cowboy begin to intertwine as Sophia and Luke embark upon their own love story. However, life fights back against their peacefulness when Luke decides to start competitively bull-riding again after 18 months on the sidelines from a severe injury.

Sparks switches back and forth between Ira’s memories with Ruth and the real time events of Sophia and Luke. These

alternating perspectives allow for a dynamic plot line as readers follow two separate stories, all the while wondering when and how the perspectives will meet.

Ira struggles to stay alive, mirroring the fight Sophia and Luke are in for their love.

As a reader, it could be easy to get lost among constant declarations of love or sappy scenes of devotion, but Sparks doesn’t allow for this to happen. There are moments when one might feel his or her heart melting around the edges from the obvious depth of love shared between two characters but Sparks balances these pictures of perfection with practicality and the troubles that inevitably find relationships; readers can believe in the love stories as realities instead of dream-like fairytales.

“The Longest Ride” is a heart-warming story with the ability to restore or confirm your faith in love. The movie will premiere in only a few months, and though the story will be the same, there are always a few changes from the book’s original storyline, for better or for worse. But judging these alterations is only possible if you’ve read the book first, so don’t be afraid to pick up the novel and fall in love with the idea of romance.

The crowd itself was picking up the vibe that Saint Motel was throwing down; couples danced together, people clapped with the beat and others bounced their head and tapped their feet with contagious smiles on their faces.

Even though Saint Motel was entertaining, there was nothing special about the group’s music.

The band sounds just like any other indie pop group out there, with typical lyrics and a common-

place sound. However, the live performance aspect was impressive enough that the crowd will come back for more.

Overall, The Moth & the Flame was very good musically; check out their Facebook page to keep updated with new tour information. Saint Motel isn’t a band you should buy music from, but should definitely see live if given the chance. Watch out for new dates from Saint Motel.

‘The Longest Ride’ a tale of true love Book Bin

Abbie Randall Contributing Writer Behind many great movies are original books. In fact, some of the most successful movies of all time were books first: “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games,” “Lord of the Rings,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Perks of Being a Wallflower” and the “Notebook,” to mention only a few. Still, if you’re one of those people that learns about the book’s existence after already seeing the movie, listen up.

The novel “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks is one of his various romance stories, and now is the time to read the love tale before the movie comes out in theaters this spring.

“The Longest Ride” brings readers through two simultaneous love stories. First introduced is ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson. Stranded and injured after a car crash, he retains his consciousness by reminiscing with a vision of his wife Ruth, who passed away nine years before.

He starts with the first time he saw her as she walked into his parents’ modest shop, and the two detail their love even as Ira

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The cover of Nicholas Sparks’ romance novel “The Longest Ride.”

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Sundance Film Festival reveals best of film

The iconic marquee of the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah, which hosts the Sundance Film Festival. The festival took place from Jan.22 to Feb. 1.

Andrew Baer Contributing Writer The annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah wrapped up its 2015 festival on Monday, Feb. 1. Sundance has produced movies of notoriety such as “Whiplash” and “Fruitvale Station” as of late, and is regarded as one of the premier independent film festivals in the world alongside the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals.

This year’s major winner is “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which stars Jon Bernthal (“The Walking Dead”) and Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation), telling the story of a high school film maker who becomes friends with a peer suffering

from cancer.

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” succeeds “Whiplash” (2014) and “Fruitvale Station” (2013) not only as the winner of Grand Jury Prize for a Drama but also Audience Award for a Drama. By winning both awards, the film became the third consecutive film in a lineage of double-winners at Sundance.

“Whiplash” has also been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards for Best Motion Picture among others. Other films that were successful at Sundance that were then recognized with nominations at the Oscars are “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Precious,” and “Winter’s Bone,” the last of which jump-started the success of Jennifer Lawrence’s career.

While “Me and Earl and

the Dying Girl” certainly took the attention of those of us not fortunate enough to attend, many other films received raving reviews from those lucky enough to be in attendance.

Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe Kravitz (“Divergent”), excelled alongside Shameik Moore (“Joyful Noise”) in the coming age dramedy, “Dope,” which tells the story of teenagers living a rough and tumble suburb in Los Angeles. Forrest Whitaker (“The Last King of Scotland”) also provides name recognition within the cast.

Additionally, “Slow West,” starring Michael Fassbender (“12 Years a Slave”) walked away with the World Cinema Jury Prize for a drama. It chronicles a young man’s journey across the American Frontier in the

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19th Century in search of a woman with whom he is in love. Fassbender plays the role of a mysterious traveler by the name of Silas Selleck.

A number of other familiar faces appeared on the silver screen at Sundance this year. Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”), Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother”), Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation”) and Jason Sudeikis (“Horrible Bosses”) accompany Fassbender, Whitaker, Bernthal and Offerman as A-List actors to make appearances at Sundance.

“The Wolfpack,” which provides a look into the life of the Angulo brothers and their passion for learning about the world outside their East Manhattan neighborhood through film, took home the Grand Jury Prize for a documentary.

“The Wolfpack” received praise in this category as did “Meru,” which took home the Audience Prize for a documentary. Not unlike the drama films, many Sundance award-winners in the documentary genre have also seen representation at the Academy Awards in the past.

With the festival having reached its end, indie film lovers have many great things to look forward to this year.

Films featured in Sundance are always a great indicator of what is to come in the independent film industry.

Audiences can only hope that “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” among the other successful films from Sundance 2015, turn out to be as widely distributed and well-received as its predecessors “Whiplash” and “Fruitvale Station.”

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Favorite flicks for Valentine’s Day

Pio playlist Ode to Valentine’s Day Fresh beats hand-selected from the Clarion staff members for our readers with love.

Adam Lujan Staff Writer Just like every day of the year, Valentine’s Day comes with its own soundtrack. On the best days, music is a rapturous anthem; on the worst, it’s a tender comfort. On Valentine’s Day, it’s an expression and extension of the love in our lives. This is a tricky time of the year, where the pressure to find love is at its highest. People react to this pressure in different ways and set to different tunes. For every type of person on Valentine’s Day, here are a few quick playlists to get the day going.

Aristotle Johns Contributing Writer Sometimes, when the day of love rolls around, the chalky candy-hearts and the toothpaste chocolates just don’t cut it with setting the romantic mood. For those couples who want to avoid the hassle of making dinner reservations, sorting out an elaborate date or thinking of something extraordinary to do, sometimes the best thing is just to sit down, cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie.

Yes, yes, it is true; there are plenty of terrible romance movies out there. That is why we have done the choosing for you. Here are some lovely movie recommendations for that special lovely day.

“Love Actually” The title says it all.

Through irresistible British humor, “Love Actually” dives into the relationships of eight different couples, sometimes being brutally honest with the many forms that love can take. This movie features Alan Rickman (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”), Liam Neeson (“Taken”) and Hugh Grant (“Notting Hill”). “Love Actually” is a laugher and a crier, exploring lust, love, friendship and family.

“About Time” Another classic, heartwarming British romcom, “About Time” takes a simple love story (awkward boy meets beautiful girl) and puts a bit of a twist on it. Not only does this movie speak about love, but it speaks about true happiness in general (who

“Lost In Translation” No typical romance is found during the entirety of this movie. Sofia Coppola, the writer and director, did an incredible job creating a movie about an honest sort of love. The plot revolves around two unlikely people, an older, commercial actor (Bill Murray “St. Vincent”) and a young newly-wed (Scarlett Johansson “Lucy”). They find themselves both in Japan, lonely and searching for some sort of companionship. This movie is about a subtle love and it escapes all sorts of romantic stereotypes—absolutely worth a watch.

“Crazy Stupid Love” This one is refreshing, funny, witty and absolutely honest when it comes to love.

There is lost love, burnt-out love, secret love, odd love, Ryan Gosling love, lustful love, crazy love and stupid love. Love is transformed into a giant web of “he loves her but she loves someone else” and this is a rare romantic comedy that doesn’t fail to shock an audience.

Man”), the mother of Elaine, a peer love interest for Benjamin.

This movie questions maturity, honesty and just how far one will go for their “true” love.

“Reservoir Dogs” Sometimes, the aura of love and romance can be a bit overwhelming on Valentine’s Day. Certain couples would much rather just use Feb. 14 as a day to simply spend some quality time with one another.

Thus, for those couples who just want to watch an excellent, sans-romance film—or for those who want to avoid the lovey-dovey day altogether—we have a recommendation for you as well.

Quentin Tarantino’s first film—and arguably his best— is a brilliantly written story of a heist gone wrong. Truly not for the faint-of-heart, this film is most definitely gory. With that said, it also has an amazing soundtrack, a talented cast, an outstanding director at the helm and a mysterious plot that will keep you engaged the entire time.

Sure, you could go ice skating or you could go out to a fancy dinner or you could go putt putt golfing (is that what couples do?). But in reality, sometimes it is best to just watch a movie with that special someone. Happy Valentine’s Day, and happy movie-watching.

“Independent Women Pt. 1” - Destiny’s Child “Wannabe” - Spice Girls “Higher Ground” - Stevie Wonder “I Will Survive” - Gloria Gaynor

“Don’t Impress Me Much” - Shania Twain

The Hopeless Romantic Despite a long string of failed relationships, bad dates and months of singledom, the hopeless romantic never waivers in their quest for love. Whether they’re yearning for a lost love or swooning over a new one, they seem to find the romantic in everything. And lucky for them, plenty of angst-y artists feel the same: “Lay Me Down” - Sam Smith “Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran “Skinny Love” - Bon Iver “Time After Time” - Cyndi Lauper “Someone to Watch Over Me” - Ella Fitzgerald “I Can’t Make You Love Me” - Bonnie Raitt “Make You Feel My Love” - Adele (cover) “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” - The Smiths “Let My Love Open the Door” - Peter Townsend “Open Your Heart” - Madonna

“Soak Up the Sun” - Sheryl Crow “Aphrodite” - Kylie Minogue “Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen

The Lovers For those lucky enough to have found their one true love, their bae, their lobster, having the perfect Valentine’s Day begins with setting the right mood. And what better way than with a bunch of super sweet songs? This one goes out to all the lovers: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” - The Proclaimers “Somebody Loves You” - Betty Who “We Belong” - Pat Benatar “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” - Michael Jackson “Burnin’ Up” - Jessie J “Style” - Taylor Swift “A Sleepin’ Bee” - Barbra Streisand “And I Love Her” - Doom & Gloom (cover) “How Deep is Your Love” - The Bird and the Bee (cover) “Everything” - Michael Bublé

“The Graduate” Quite the peculiar romance, “The Graduate” is the story of a college graduate, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman “Rain Man”), as he is given the opportunity to have an affair with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft “Elephant

“Greatest Love of All” - Whitney Houston

“My Life” - Billy Joel

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doesn’t want to hear about happiness?).

Relationships flow throughout this movie; father and son, mother and son, brother and sister, husband and wife. It is a challenge not to weep tears of happiness (and a bit of sadness) when watching this movie.

of “I don’t need a significant other to be happy” often masks a deeper insecurity, but it’s important to feel whole, happy and complete as an individual.

To those without a date this Valentine’s and all the happier for it, here’s a playlist to celebrate the greatest love of all:

The Empowered and Single Loving someone is a wonderful part of life, but sometimes self-love is the most powerful of all—just ask Elsa. Yes, the cliché

However the cards fall this Valentine’s Day, any of these playlists are sure to be the perfect soundtrack.

Tweet us your favorite love songs @DUClarion and check out Tasty Jams, our music blog, for the latest and greatest in tunes.

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Best albums for Valentine’s Day Motown by listening to the compilation record of the best love songs by The Temptations. That sweet soul sound will set the stage for a romantic night with your significant other. Listen to “My Girl,” sit back and relax over a glass of wine or a box of chocolate.

Daft Punk - “Discovery” “Discovery” isn’t just a dance album—it’s the dance

Jocelyn Rockhold Contributing Writer Whether you’re taken, single or not ready to mingle, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate, whether it’s dinner with your romantic partner or kicking back with your friends. Chocolates, movies, flowers and a few other components go into planning this day—but music is perhaps one of the most important aspects of your Valentine’s Day plans.

Here are a few albums for those who are planning

a romantic evening, and for those who are just looking for a fun day with their best buds.

Best Coast - “Crazy for You”

Fueled with love-driven tunes, “Crazy for You” will make you realize just how crazy you are for that one special person. This album describes all the good and the bad with beach pop sounds and straight to the point lyrics from the band’s frontwoman, Bethany Cosentino. Cosentino’s sweet voice details the point of love in her song “Crazy For You”; despite someone’s flaws, you love all of them.

album to put on when you’re having fun with your friends on Valentine’s Day. One doesn’t need a significant other to have fun; all you need is this Daft Punk album. Turn up “One More Time,” put on your best dancing shoes and go have fun with a night on the town.

This Valentine’s Day, set the mood and encourage the friendship orlove with some of these songs for singles and tunes for two.

FKA Twigs - “LP1”

FKA Twigs’ smooth, dre amy voice will carry you and your significant other through a romantically charged day. Alternative R&B isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for a Valentine’s day soundtrack, but “LP1” is full of fluid, ethereal tracks that are perfect for a peaceful conversation over dinner, or whatever plans you make for that special evening. Put on “Closer” and the mood for the night is set.

The Temptations “Love Songs”

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Laughs and love: TV’s best Valentine’s episodes Adam Lujan Staff Writer Once in its history, nearly every TV show will dedicate an episode to the time-honored, chocolate-filled love-fest that is Valentine’s Day. Like every major holiday, Valentine’s Day is another opportunity for shows to give their characters drunken hook-ups, romantic turmoil and dramatic revelations—all while covering everything in red and pink.

Experiencing the holiday can be stressful: planning the perfect date, getting the perfect gifts, finding a date in the first place. But watching someone experience Valentine’s Day is weirdly cathartic and heartbreakingly hilarious. So snuggle up with the bae (or a roughly humanshaped pillow) and watch some of TV’s best Valentine’sthemed episodes.

“Modern Family”

Season 1, Episode 15: “My Funky Valentine” Available on Amazon Phil (Ty Burrell, “Muppets Most Wanted”) and Claire (Julie Bowen, “Horrible Bosses”) try to spice things up at a bar for a special Valentine’s night. Enter Clive Bixby, Phil’s debonair alter ego. Unlike Phil, Clive is smooth, sexy and

romantic—at least, he tries to be. Their evening goes from bad to disastrous in a string of outrageous mishaps that ends with a nearly naked Claire stuck to an escalator—the perfect place to run into friends and family. Burrell’s Clive Bixby might be the shining star of this episode, but Bowen’s Claire is equally amusing, performing outlandish physical comedy that would make Lucy and Ricky proud.

“30 Rock”

Season 4, Episode 13: “Anna Howard Shaw Day” Available on Netflix and on Amazon Sick of Valentine’s Day, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey, “This is Where I Leave You”) decides to schedule a root canal on the day to avoid all the love and festivities. Knowing she’ll be hopped up on anesthesia, she scrambles to find a last-minute ride home from the dentist.

Elsewhere in the episode, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin, “Still Alice”) woos CNBC anchor Avery Jessup (Elizabeth Banks, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay”) and Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski, “Adult Beginners”) tries to regain the interest of her former stalker (Horatio Sanz, “Wreck It Ralph”). This episode is “30 Rock” at its most ridiculous best—even Jon Bon Jovi stops by for a special appearance.

“Orange is the New Black”

Season 2, Episode 6: “You Also Have a Pizza” Available on Netflix Think Valentine’s Day is a tough time in the real world? Try being in prison.

The inmates plan their annual Valentine’s Day party amid the usual drama running amuck in the prison. While the festivities mostly serve as a backdrop to the show’s bigger storyline, the episode is peppered with lovely and funny testimonials from the inmates about love. Best of all is from Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” (Uzo Aduba, “Pearly Gates”): “It’s like you became more you but now that’s okay.

Because the person chooses to take all that on. All that weird stuff, whatever’s wrong or bad or hiding in you. Suddenly it’s all right. You don’t feel like such a freak anymore.”

of love and friendship on a day that normally only commemorates romantic love.

But when Leslie learns about a former flame (John Larroquette, “The Librarians”) from her mother’s (Pamela Reed, “Jericho”) past, she makes it her mission to reunite the two at a local senior center’s Valentine’s Day dance. Hilarity ensues, and Leslie learns the valuable sitcom lesson of not

meddling in other people’s love lives.

Valentine’s Day is a polarizing time of the year, but as is often in the case, laughter is the great uniting force between the hopelessly single and the sickeningly romantic. However Valentine’s Day ends up going, indulge in a laugh or two with these TV gems and it’s sure to brighten up the day.

“Parks and Recreation”

Season 2, Episode 16: “Galentine’s Day” Available on Netflix and on Amazon In this classic episode, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler, “They Came Together”) introduces the world to Galentine’s Day: a special celebration

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Eagle Eye Divest DU dodges real climate change issues Roderick O’Dorisio Financial Director

This upcoming Thursday, the DU Divestment club will be hosting a photo petition on Driscoll Bridge. Even though I sympathize with the notion of fighting climate change, any type of divestment movement here at DU or at any other college campus in the country will have a negligible effect at best. Not only is a divestment campaign wholly ineffective, it will also distract the true activists from pursuing far more effective strategies for combatting climate change.

The first problem with divesting from fossil fuels is an economic one.

Let’s pretend the divestment campaign was to succeed, and Exxon Mobil just announced that it would no longer extract fossil fuels. Does Exxon Mobil just cap its wells and go home? Unquestionably no. These reserves have already been factored into share prices, and

nations across the world are basing their budgets on their expected return. At the current price, the combined value of keeping all untapped reserves underground would be the equivalent of writing off over $27 trillion.

Thus, if Exxon decided it would no longer extract fossil fuels, it would immediately sell off those wells to other oil companies willing to drill, specifically privately owned oil companies who are not subject to the effect of shareholder prices. Economically, divestment cannot work. The consumer demand for fossil fuels is just too large.

Perhaps this divestment campaign is not a tactic to directly combat climate change, but simply a moral disassociation with fossil fuel. However, since divestment is just a symbolic action absent of quantifiable financial impacts, can a divestment campaign therefore be truly significant and hold any merit?

I am a believer in climate change, and I support taking meaningful action to curb our emissions. However, climate change is not a moral crusade. Climate change is a scientific, economic and political challenge. Despite the warm and fuzzy feelings that all of the environmentalists get at these petition signings, these events are doing absolutely nothing to address climate change.

Instead, they are exacerbating the political polarization already in Washington and alienating the audience they want to convince. Divestment campaigns lose more potential converts than they gain.

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Another fundamental problem with tion or politics in any way. It may prodivestment campaigns is their logic. We vide a gratifying niche for some enviall benefit from the access to reliable and ronmentalists who are tired of trying affordable sources of energy. If we are to convince Sodexo to offer more vegan going to truly apply the logic of divest- items in the cafeteria, but that’s really ment to DU, then technically, it would about it. be considered morally wrong to benefit Instead of focusing on destructive in any way from fossil fuel. We should and laughable divestment campaigns, ban driving cars to school. Our dorms we should be campaigning for someshould cease heating during the winter thing more practical and significant, months. All study abroad programs such as an economy-wide carbon price. should be cancelled unless the student My advice for Thursday – don’t sign that elects to travel by boat. The moral petition if you truly care about fighting exclusiveness of shareholder investment climate change. makes absolutely no sense.

If we truly wanted to make an impact on climate change, we would actually invest more in fossil fuel companies. We would invest more because shareholders are the ones who have a say in the company’s leadership, their future business model, lobbying activities and research objectives. By divesting from fossil fuel, the activists that actually care about the environment are removing any leverage they previously had in the fight to curb carbon emissions. Divestment is effectually doing us more harm than good. photo courtesy of divest: university of denver The divestment campaign on Thursday will not DU’s Divestment Club promotes the divestment of fossil fuels in impact fossil-fuel consump- order to create a more sustainable future.

Clean Power Plan protects people, the enviroment Danny Zimny-Schmitt Contributing Writer

In 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took the landmark step of introducing the Clean Power Plan, which sets the first ever federal limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This plan, if implemented, will reduce the hazardous effects of carbon pollution on our environment and public health.

The public health benefits are clear, especially for higher-risk populations, like those who suffer from asthma, diabetes and respiratory problems. Given the environmental, public health and economic benefits of the Clean Power Plan, it should be fully supported.

The goal of the Clean Power Plan is cutting carbon pollution 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. These updated standards for the power plants are projected to prevent up to 4,000 premature deaths and 100,000 asthma attacks in just the first year of implemen-

tation, with those numbers growing to a lars in avoided cleanup costs under the projected 6,600 fewer premature deaths Clean Power Plan.

Additionally, the plan will shrink and 150,000 fewer asthma attacks by electricity bills through the energy 2030 according to an EPA study.

Children, especially those who live efficiency investments it calls for while simultaneously creating closer to sources of carbon thousands of new energy pollution, will benefit the efficiency jobs. most, as their lungs are “ Regardless A recent poll by Hart still developing and have Research Associates in late greater health risks from of which is2014 found that 68 percent increased smog or other sue is most of Colorado voters favored climate-fueled pollution. important to the EPA’s plan to limit In addition to the carbon emissions from direct benefits to climate you...supportpower plants. Another and public health, the ing the Clean poll by Associated PressClean Power Plan makes Power Plan is NORC Center for Public sense from an economic Affairs Research and Yale point of view. Costs the obvious University also found that related to climate change choice.” a majority of Americans — especially cleanup from favor taking action on natural disasters like wildcarbon pollution. fires and flooding — have Currently, implemenbeen on the rise in recent years. These cleanup costs are eating tation of the Clean Power Plan is threatup more and more taxpayer money, ened under a host of legal challenges. since recovery efforts have to be paid Given the opponents’ desire to prevent for. Taxpayers will save billions of dol- the implementation, it is crucial that

supporters of the plan, from business owners to health professionals to citizens, stand up to have their voices heard.

Regardless of which issue is most important to you (slowing climate change, protecting public health or seeing economic benefits in the form of lower electricity bills), supporting the Clean Power Plan is the obvious choice. This is an issue that affects all of us here on campus and off of it so taking action is crucial. In order to demonstrate support for the Clean Power Plan, Environment Colorado is signing up health professionals onto a letter of support for the plan.

I am personally asking for your support in reaching out to health professionals (these could be doctors, nurses or anyone with a medical credential) who would be willing to sign onto a letter in support of the project. If you have parents, relatives or friends who are health professionals, or could reach out to health professionals, please contact me at daniel@ environmentcolorado.org.

Pioneer Voices

what are your plans for valentine’s day?

delma ramos Graduate Student Colorado “I will be traveling to San Diego to visit my boyfriend.”

haley mortenson Senior Montana “I am going home to go skiing for my dad’s birthday.”

kyle coppola Freshman Illinois “Spending an entire day with my girlfriend on Skype.”

eliana lerman Freshman New Mexico “I am going to be travelling back to New Mexico to visit my boyfriend.”

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Love, Sex, and Health week keeps students healthy Nikki Frick

Senior Reporter Valentine’s Day is a polarizing holiday. Either love is in the air or the cynicism of Singles’ Awareness Day (SAD) kicks in. Let me be clear: I am, and always have been, in the party that enjoys Valentine’s Day. Even when I wasn’t in a relationship, I managed to find a way to celebrate with friends, family and romantic comedies. Despite that, I still see Valentine’s Day as a detrimental holiday, particularly to college students.

According to history.com, the day and entire month of February have long been celebrated as a time of romance.

There shouldn’t be great problems with just this celebration.

However, the tradition of giving “valentines” and the fixation on giving gifts has grown. Along with it, the divide between lovers and singles began. Watching others being showered with gifts is never very pleasant, but on Valentine’s Day, the showering is even more noticeable and functions as an additional reminder of relationship statuses.

The increased commercialization of Valentine’s Day has only exacerbated this issue.

The National Retail Federation expects U.S. consumers to spend $17.3 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. The holiday has increasingly come to represent a business holiday, rather than a simple celebration of romance. The greater gift-giving also increases the polarization between those who appreciate and those who hate the holiday.

In college, a time of mental challenges for many students, this holiday is especially problematic. The Higher Education Research Institute just released its 2014 report on college freshmen, which highlights the mental challenges students face. The study reveals that more college freshmen are depressed than any other year of their report, which has been conducted every year since 1985. We are at a critical moment in the mental wellbeing of college students. As a result, a polarizing holiday in the midst of winter can be detrimental to much of the student population.

The romantic culture of college also creates problems in celebrating Valentine’s Day. Casual sex, rampant in college culture, can be detrimental to mental health. A study published in The Journal of Sex Research in 2013 showed that casual sex among college students decreased well-being

while significantly increasing anxiety. The increasing commercialized pressure of Valentine’s Day may escalate this anxiety to new levels.

DU has made efforts to fight some of the other negative effects of Valentine’s Day by creating Love, Sex, and Health Week. Throughout the week, events will offer free HIV/STI testing, safe sex supplies and multiple discussions regarding healthy relationships.

These events will help alleviate the potential consequences for students who will

be celebrating the holiday.

Nonetheless, they will do little to help the other pole of the holiday.

In addition to the events offered during Love, Sex, and Health Week, DU should make an active effort to maintain mental health of all students around Valentine’s Day, whether this is through promotions of counseling services or a decreased emphasis on the holiday as a whole.

As students, we should also make an effort to recognize the holiday for what it was origi-

nally: a celebration of love. It is difficult to simplify the holiday after its extended evolution and commercialization of romantic love, but we can make an effort to celebrate other types of love, like family and friendship.

Whether we are able to remove the detriments of Valentine’s Day or not, we can always remind ourselves that the holiday is just that: a holiday. It is one day of celebration that won’t likely have great significance in the long-run.

Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, take it in stride.

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Love, Sex and Health Week includes many events, like the Vagina Monologues, HIV/STI testing and presentation from a sex therapist. These actitivies help students have a positive and healthy Valentines Day.

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Denver women’s basketball continue in-conference slide

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Denver senior Morgan Van Riper-Rose drives towards the basket vs. IUPUI on Feb. 4.

Madeline Zann Contributing Writer DU women’s basketball dropped conference match-ups to Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) (11-12; 6-4) and Oral Roberts (12-12; 6-5) this past week, sending the Pioneers (7-17; 4-6) back to seventh in the Summit League Conference.

Denver lost a hard-fought game at home in Magness Arena to the IUPUI Jaguars on Feb. 4 68-64 with the game coming down to the final possessions. It all started well for Denver. A 7-0 run to begin the game meant that the Pioneers kept the lead for the first 10 minutes until IUPUI was able to catch up with nine minutes left in the first half.

From then on out, the game was back and forth, but IUPUI kept control of the lead for the rest of the first half.

DU was able to pull within four points to end the half and took the lead on a three-point shot by senior guard Morgan Van Riper Rose six minutes into the second half.

However, IUPUI would quickly regain the lead and keep control of the score. The Pioneers were down only two points with a minute left in the game, but the combination of a missed shot by Denver sophomore guard Jacqlyn Poss and IUPUI’s ability to knock down both of their free throws clinched the game for the Jaguars.

“We have to credit IUPUI. They came up big,” Denver head coach Kerry Cremeans said. “They hit some big shots and that’s really how the game boiled down. As you go into the second part of the conference season, you’re going to have many ball games that come down to one or two possessions.”

Van Riper Rose led DU in scoring on Feb. 4, totalling 17 points. Sophomore guard Paige Bradley and Poss had 12 points each. Bradley posted six rebounds and two steals, as well, before she fouled out with 1:14 remaining in the game. Sophomore forward Alecia Espinoza led the team with 12 total rebounds.

The Pioneers had previously beaten Oral Roberts at Magness Arena in January, but came up short against the Golden Eagles on Feb. 8, falling 65-44 on the road.

“They’re going to be ready for us,” Cremeans said. “They have a differencemaker in a player who’s 6’7”.”

The game was close for most of the first half, but Oral Roberts went on a run to end the first half that continued for

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the remainder of the game.

Bradley was on the only player to score in the double digits for the Pioneers with 15 points. Espinoza led the team in rebounds again with seven. Although she only scored six points Saturday night, Van Riper Rose moved into twelfth place on the Pioneers’ all-time scoring list, finishing the game with 1,236 career points.

“We feel that our ability to shoot from the outside is our number one strength offensively, and that’s something that we’ll take with us into the latter part of the season,” Cremeans said.

With these last two losses, DU has now lost four of their last five.

Denver finishes out their home schedule with their upcoming game before ending the season on the road.

Their final home game is Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. against South Dakota State at Magness Arena.

Shore family has hockey legacy Carolyn Angiollo Staff Writer

David and Sarah Shore met while attending DU in the 1980’s, with their first date being a Pioneer hockey game.

30 years later, they’ve put three sons through the Denver hockey program.

Denver junior Quentin Shore is in his third season playing for DU men’s hockey team. Two of his older brothers, Drew and Nick, were Pioneer athletes as well.

Drew Shore stayed at DU for three seasons, playing from 2009 to 2012. In his final season with Denver, he finished fourth in the NCAA in scoring, with 53 total points. The Florida Panthers drafted Drew in 2009, and his first season with the team was in 2012-2013. He has since been traded to the Calgary Flames, where he currently plays.

Nick Shore also had a successful career at DU, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2011. Nick has since played in five NHL games, and earned one assist during his time with the team.

Following in the footsteps of his older brothers, Quentin started playing for DU in 2012. For Quentin, the decision to attend DU was not as easy as one may think.

“I thought about my decision a lot.

My brothers always said to me that you choose your own path. They didn’t want me to come here just because they did,” he said.

Nick was still playing hockey at DU when Quentin began his freshman year, so the Shore duo played together for one season. Quentin says there were both pros and cons behind this situation.

“It was helpful and intimidating. We pushed each other hard, and at times we competed a lot, but it was good having

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him here to help me and push me at the same time,” Quentin said.

Drew and Nick are only at the beginning of their professional careers and are expected to be very successful in the coming years. As for Quentin, he is also an NHL prospect. Drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators, he is optimistic about his professional future.

“It’s positive motivation. You can see what [Drew and Nick] have done, and their hard work has paid off, so hopefully I can follow in their footsteps. There’s a little pressure as well, but one thing we try to do is come out big in pressure situations,” he said.

The three elder brothers are wellknown in the world of hockey, but there is a fourth brother Shore brother with a bright future, as well. 15-year-old Baker Shore also has hockey in his blood, and Quentin speaks very highly of him.

“He [Baker] is a good player. He works extremely hard and is a good kid.

I think he’s going to be the best one. He’s got to make his own decision and I’m sure he loves Colorado as much as we do, but we’ll see what happens.”

Pio Bio: Yannik James Carolyn Angiollo Staff Writer

This week, The Clarion sat down with men’s tennis player Yannik James.

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SPORT: Tennis GRADE: Sophomore MAJOR: Mathematics HOME COUNTRY: Grenada

Q: When did you start playing tennis?

A: I started at the age of four. My dad plays, so I used to travel with him wherever he went. Being around a tennis court as a young child, I guess I just got into it.

Q: What was your training like?

A: In the Caribbean, you don’t really play tennis with the school, so I was mostly training with my dad. He has really been my only coach. He has a tennis school with about 50 kids and he teaches all of them.

Q: How did you come to DU? A: I was playing a tournament in Maryland and the assistant coach saw me and we spoke. He asked me to come out and visit. After the meeting, I began speaking with head coach Danny Westerman. I loved DU and the people were so friendly. After researching the school, I decided to commit and come to Denver.

Q: How was the transition to college?

A: The biggest thing about moving is being far away from my family. I have been traveling all of my life and playing different tournaments so I’m used to that. The weather is such a huge difference. Going from 75 every day to 20 degrees every day has affected me a lot. As of right now, I’m

still enjoying it here!

Q: Did the change in weather affect your tennis abilities?

A: Because it was so cold at some points, it did affect me during practice. But after practicing in it, when it comes to a match, I’m pretty much ready for anything.

Q: Were there changes between last season and this one?

A: Yes, for sure. There was a big change in attitude. I’ve been working a lot harder on and off the court.

Q: What are your goals?

A: The first goal that comes to mind is having a better season than last year. After that, I set little goals, like having an intense practice and trying to get better every day.

Once I complete these little goals, I will be able to better my performance each season.

Q: What are your post-college plans?

A: The plan is to play tennis professionally.

When I graduate, I’ll see what happens.

Plan B is to become an actuary or something involving numbers.

Q: What is your favorite memory from home in Grenada?

A: I miss home because, when I’m back home, I live right next to the sea. I can walk on the beach. It helps me think and it helps with tennis and all parts of life.

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Jamie Franks named men’s soccer head coach for 20152016 season 2013 and 2014, the team reached the Braiden Albrecht-Reed Senior Reporter

On Jan. 30, DU hired from within and chose Jamie Franks to be the next head coach for Denver’s men’s soccer team. Franks is the tenth head coach in school history and has been an assistant for the team for the past four years. Frank’s alma mater is Wake Forest University, where he played soccer from 200509. Franks had a brief professional playing career before returning to Wake Forest as an assistant coach from 2011-2012, he then moved on to become an assistant at DU. Franks is replacing former DU head coach Bobby Muuss, who coincidentally left the Pioneers to become the Wake Forest head coach. Muuss spent eight seasons as the head coach for DU men’s soccer, seeing the team grow and reach new heights. In both

NCAA Tournament.

Franks has four seasons of experience with the Pioneers and the positive effects of his coaching have been visible. Primarily dealing with the midfielders and forwards, Franks helped the men’s soccer team finish in the Top 15 for goals scored in the nation in both 2012 and 2013. On top of his assistant coaching responsibilities, Franks also helped the team through film analysis, budgeting, recruiting and fundraising.

“Jamie is the ultimate competitor, and we can’t wait to get him started media relations | du with our team,” said Muuss when Franks was hired by Denver four seasons ago.

That competitive spirit has driven Franks to the top of the coaching totem pole. The soccer team’s 2014 season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 loss to Oregon State University, but the Pioneers still had a successful campaign.

Men’s basketball wins against Omaha Rhett Gutierrez Contributing Writer

The Denver men’s basketball team had some business to take care of on Feb. 7 against the University of Nebraska-Omaha at Magness Arena. The win snapped a three- game losing skid and will hopefully get the Pioneers back on the winning track.

The Pioneers cruised to an 88-74 victory to boost their record to 10-13 overall and 4-6 in Summit League play.

DU senior Brett Olsen and junior Nate

Engesser both scored an impressive 19 points each.

Denver started the game with a commanding lead at the end of the first half and had no intentions of slowing down. Denver opened the second half on a big run to stretch their lead.

This win situates the squad in sixth place in the Summit League, making this conference win crucial for the remaining conference games.

Denver will host North Dakota State, who is currently sitting atop the Summit League standings, on Feb. 12 at 7p.m.

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Men’s tennis swings through season Team hopes to improve 3-4 record in Utah Braiden Albrecht-Reed Senior Reporter

Heading into a weekend match against the University of Nebraska on Feb. 7, DU men’s tennis was ranked no. 64 in the country. Unfortunately, the Pioneers lost the match 4-3 and will look to rebound when they travel to Utah to face the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (BYU) on Feb. 13 and 14.

The team is currently participating in the Florida State University Invitational, which features 13 games spanning from Jan. 10 to March 7. The schedule sees some travel weekends for the Pioneers, with some weekend matches scheduled to take place at home in Denver.

The men’s tennis team began the tournament on Jan. 10 and 11 by defeating Furman University and the University of North Florida in Tallahassee, Florida before losing to Florida State University.

In New Hampshire on Jan. 23 and 24, DU triumphed over Cornell University 5-1, but was dropped by Dartmouth University 2-5.

Back in Denver on Jan. 31, the Pioneers lost to Princeton University and on Feb. 7 they fell to Nebraska, bringing their record to 3-4.

The majority of the remaining schedule is played throughout the midwest, featuring BYU, Utah, Drake University, Wichita State University, Oral Roberts University and Marquette University as opponents.

In their most recent match against Nebraska, the team started strong. Denver won two of the three doubles matches, thanks to efforts by pairings of sophomore Yannik James (St. Georges, Grenada) and sophomore Diogo Rocha (Lisbon,

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have already won races this season, Jillian Queri including returning All-Americans,” head coach Andy Leroy said regarding Sports Editor the chase for another NCCA victory.

Denver has yet to defeat in-state With only one rival, CU Boulder, this season. invitational remaining before the “CU has typically been our fiercNCAA West Regional competition est competitor over the years. They begins, Denver’s men’s and women’s are always well prepared and we can ski teams are looking to finish their expect them to be in contention year invitational season on a high note. after year,” Leroy said.

In the recent New Mexico InvitaEven then, Pioneers have earned tional, which took place Jan. 30 and individual titles over Boulder this 31, Pioneer freshmen Monica Hübner season, which adds to the intensity (Munich, Germany) and Espen Lysdahl of each invitational. In the women’s (Asker, Norway) each earned podium Nordic freestyle 5K at the Colorado positions and Skier of the Week titles, Invitational, Denver’s Nordskar domiawarded by the Rocky Mounnated the competition, tain Intercollegiate Ski Asso- “The depth of our placing 33.5 seconds, ciation (RMISA). which is an eternity in Hübner, the RMISA team is a little unthe sport, ahead of the Alpine Skier of the Week, won heard of. Expecta- second place CU Boulboth of the women’s slalom tions are high” der finisher. races in New Mexico. Lysdahl Andy Leroy, DU The Pioneers train followed her lead, earning the skiing head coach between Loveland Ski men’s Skier of the Week title Resort and Winter Park and a first and second place Resort three to four victory in men’s slalom. times a week. DU and its close proximSenior Trevor Philp (Alberta, ity to world-class skiing is one of the Canada), sophomore Sebastian many reasons why so many top-tier Brigović (Rijeka, Croatia) and athletes are attracted to the university. sophomore Sylvia Nordskar (Baerum, “We have a lot of advantages.

Norway) have also earned Skier of The private education at DU is a the Week titles for the Pioneers this huge attractor. We also have our close winter season. proximity to incredible training. The Denver took home fourth in the quarter system also helps with the New Mexico Invitational with a team class schedules for our athletes, which total of 502 points. Although this is something they like. The six-week ending wasn’t the best of their season winter break helps with training, as (third at University of Utah Invita- well. Teachers are always happy to help tional and third in the University our athletes and from training staff, of Colorado-Boulder Invitational), coaches and teachers, our university is Denver is still hopeful to make a run at very appealing,” Leroy said. their 23rd NCAA National ChampionSome team members, like ship title.

Brigovic, even though young in age, Next, Denver will ski in the Uni- have already competed in the Winter versity of Alaska Anchorage Invita- Olympic Games and within the World tional from Feb. 23 through 26, where Cup circuit. the team can hopefully continue their Four Pioneers are also participatpodium streak. ing in the FIS Alpine World Ski Cham“The depth of our team is a little pionships in Vail and Beaver Creek, unheard of. Expectations are high. which started on Feb. 2 and end on We are returning all six athletes who Feb. 15. These athletes are among the skied in the Championships last year. highest level of competition in the We also have a few new additions who world of skiing.

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Trevor Philp skis slalom for Denver during the Colorado-Boulder Invitational

Lysdahl is skiing for his home country of Norway, with sophomore Philp and freshman Erik Read representing Canada and Brigović for his native Croatia.

The NCAA National Championships begins on March 11 in Lake Placid, New York. Denver can only take three male alpine skiers to the championship and these top spots

will be difficult to determine in the coming weeks.

“Having won four titles with Denver in my first eight years, I can say with experience that each title is special in its own right. The way in which those teams came together brought inspiration to my heart... I can’t wait to watch another team follow that path,” Leroy said.

DU men’s basketball duo changes Amigo’s story was a little different. team dynamics He came in with more notoriety, a few

more accolades and a few more inches to boot. From El Paso, Texas, he was Calvin Jouard named to the 2014 5A Region 1 First Contributing Writer Team and also garnered 5A Region 1 MVP honors.

It all started a little less than a Prior to his official visit to DU, year ago during a recruiting trip to Amigo had visited Stephen F. Austin Las Vegas. Watching current starting State University and the University of freshman center Daniel Amigo was Texas at San Antonio priority number one for Denver’s head “I was undecided coming in, and men’s basketball coach Joe Scott and if I didn’t like it here I was gonna assistant coach A.J. Kuhle. The 250- go visit Fresno State [University] as pound freshman, just shy of seven feet, well, but I really liked it here,” Amigo was the reason for the trip. said. “I just liked the weather and the “I’m watching Amigo, he’s campus. The coaches really loved me definitely what we need,” Scott said and I felt like they wanted me more reflecting on that fateful day. “He’s than the other coaches.” got great hands, really good feet for The freshman centers came in a big guy. He moves well and changes with the task of replacing one of DU’s directions well. But it’s not like he’s a most decorated athletes, Chris Udofia.

6’10” skinny guy.”

Compared to Amigo and Mackey, Fellow freshman center Christian Udofia appears gangly, at 6’6,” 200 Mackey was in the building as well, pounds. It seemed that a change in and the lightly-recruited center out of strategy was in order.

Kirtland, New Mexico caught Scott’s “We recruited for the other eye while playing beside Amigo. leagues we were in and then we “As I was watching Amigo, there changed leagues,” Scott said. “Now we was this 6’6”, 270-pound NFL tight had to recruit for this league [Summit end playing on the basketball team,” League]. And as that occurred, there Scott said. “I’m watching this guy and was a change, not necessarily in phisaying to myself ‘look how he moves losophy, but learning how to play our his feet, look how he runs the court, way with that guy [Amigo].” look how he goes after the ball. I told Scott and his staff ’s recruiting him [Kuhle] find out about that kid, work months ago seem to be coming because I’ll coach an NFL tight end.” to fruition as of late. Mackey has averNew Mexico State University aged 5.5 points and three rebounds a offered Mackey a spot on the football game for the past seven contests, and team. has managed a stellar .656 field goal “I always tell everybody I like percentage so far this season. football, but I love basketball,” “Comfortability is a big part of it.

Mackey said.

Just coming in to play Denver basketMackey sports a physique that ball, sticking to our plan, going out most college football coaches would and playing hard,” Mackey said. drool over. Yet, he wasn’t interested in “When I first started, I was anxpursuing football. Before DU, Mackey ious taking shots, but now I feel better acknowledged he wasn’t getting much [from] mid-range and with hook interest from other Division I basket- shots,” Amigo said. “If I have an open ball programs. shot, I feel like I can make it.”

“There are guys all over the counAmigo scored a career-high 14 try like that,” said Scott about Mackey. points in the loss to South Dakota “They’re just under the radar. I like State University on Jan. 31. guys like that because a lot of times, After scoring 26 points in his first they have a chip on their shoulder. A three games in college, Amigo sprained lot of times they’re like ‘yeah I’m under his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) recruited, who cares about that, I’m a and missed ten consecutive games. player.’ And I hope that’s what we keep In Scott’s opinion, the Pios’ subpar seeing from them.” record (10-13) may have something to do with Amigo’s six-week absence.

As a result, Mackey and junior forward Marcus Byrd stepped in to take care of center duties.

Byrd’s larger contribution at the center position meant a reversion to past strategy.

“We knew that that’s not the answer,” Scott said. “We can survive, but the positive was that Mackey got to get in more, and he was able to show, ‘I’m gonna come along coach’ and improve and get better.”

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