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BSA’s Art and Fashion Show hosted for a better cause

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U’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted its first ever BSA Art and Fashion Show on May 26. The event showcased talent from both the DU community, as well as the broader Colorado community. Performers ranged from singers to bands to fashion designers. There was also a wide range of art able for viewing.

The event kicked off a fundraiser, held by the organization Pocket Change, for the water crisis in Flint, Mich. Pocket Change is an organization that uses the power of social media and micro-donations to create effective change by donating that money to charities. The audience was able to make donations with their “pocket change” or whatever change they had available at the talent show.

The organization is also donating 25 cents for every share they have of a post about their fundraiser to Flint. This amount is doubled when their page is liked on Facebook.

During the event, BSA was able

to raise over $100 for the cause.

This fundraiser will continue to take place throughout the week.

The event was full of music and talent, as well as words of encouragement. The opening band, Zanib, told the crowd, “At DU, we have to stick together, and we have to stay involved.

Start conversations with each other and educate yourselves.

We have to love one another.”

More music was performed

by Mawule and Zenas, fashion was shown by May Snyder, Unfzed and Flare and Square and art was shown by Sophie Hailu and Ellen Kaufman. The event inspired change and encouraged positivity for the audience, as well as entertained with talent from the Denver community.

Grace Carson | Opinions Editor

ABOUT US

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DU Clarion EDITORIAL STAFF JOHN POE, Editor-in-Chief RYAN NINESLING, Executive Editor SASHA KANDRACH, News Editor BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED, Sports Editor GRACE CARSON, Opinions Editor

The Clarion is the official student newspaper of the University of Denver, serving as the “Voice of the Pioneers.”

Founded in 1899, it covers campus and local stories with the highest level of journalistic integrity possible. 1000 copies are distributed each Wednesday afternoon (throughout the academic year) across the DU campus, and every article is also published at duclarion.com. The Clarion does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the faculty, staff and/or administration of DU, and the opinions expressed by columnists and contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Clarion.

Reproduction of The Clarion in whole or part in any form written, broadcast or electronic without written permission of The Clarion is prohibited. The opinions expressed by columnists and contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of The Clarion. Weather forecasts are of courtesy of the National Weather Service. The Clarion reserves the right to reject advertising, stories, columns or letters to the editor that it deems graphic, obscene or that discriminate on the basis of race, culture, gender or sexual orientation.

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HOW TO JOIN

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SYDNEY KAPP, Lifestyles Editor MADELINE ZANN, Entertainment Editor DUSTIN AMICK, Photo/Video Editor TARYN ALLEN, Copy Editor MADISON HELLER, Copy Editor OLIVIA HYDE, Social Media Director ANDREW MATRANGA, Faculty Adviser

CONTRIBUTING STAFF DANIELA SANTOS GRACE HOUSER NICOLE JOHNSON JUSTIN CYGAN ELLIE LOCHHEAD KENDALL MORRIS ANNMARIE MARLOW MAYA PINON

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Denver men’s lacrosse season ends to Maryland

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n NCAA lacrosse rule change implemented in 2015 will haunt the fifthseeded DU Pioneers as their season ended on May 27 by one goal to the top-seed University of Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA semifinals at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. The recent adaptation that a player diving into the crease while releasing their shot will have the goal waved off cancelled out DU’s potential tying goal.

Down by one goal with 9.2 seconds remaining, junior midfielder and the sole Massachusetts native Connor Donahue on DU’s roster made an extraordinary play, dodging his man and rushing into the crease.

He leaped airborne and released his shot past Maryland goalie Dan Morris to tie the score, but the goal was waved off due to a crease violation of diving, ending the game 9-8.

The same call was administered to Maryland, who tried to extend their lead by two, less than one minute earlier, as Colin Heacock dove into the crease and beat DU goalie Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) with his athletic shot.

“Honestly, we need a shot clock in this game, and we need to let the dive be back in the game. They’ve taken away the two greatest parts

of the game,” DU Head Coach Bill Tierney said in a postgame interview.

“It’s silly. It’s silly to see a kid make an effort. And their guy too, by the way, seconds before that. I’m not just saying our guy. To see young men work as hard as they do and make that kind of athletic effort and have some guy in stripes say, no, no, no.”

The teams emulated one another’s strengths and weaknesses immaculately, as the score reflected the back-and-forth battle.

Maryland Head Coach John Tillman said the game “literally was a game of inches.”

Denver’s (13-4, 5-0 BIG EAST) scoring was led by sophomore Nate Marano (Tustin, California) with two second quarter goals and freshman Ethan Walker (Peterborough, Ontario), who had two fourth quarter goals. Ready made 12 saves as Maryland held a 32-22 shot advantage over the Pioneers. Sophomore defenseman Dylan Gaines (Baltimore, Maryland) matched up exceedingly well against Tewaaraton Finalist Matt Rambo, holding Rambo to only one goal and one assist.

“I thought Dylan Gaines did a great job matching defensively,” senior captain and defensive linemate Christian Burgdorf (Westfield, New Jersey) said. “[Rambo and

Gaines] are both pretty big guys, so it’s a heavyweight battle between the two. I thought Coach [John] Orsen did a great job of choosing Dylan Gaines for the match-up, just playing physical with them and kind of dictating the defense throughout all four quarters.”

Usually dominant at the X, faceoff specialist and Tewaaraton Finalist Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) struggled against Maryland, as he finished with 11-for-21 draws.

Maryland (15-3, 4-1 Big Ten) was led

by Connor Kelly, who finished the afternoon with a hat trick.

Maryland was the first to draw blood 2:30 into the game and never relinquished their lead from that point forward, but the Pioneers never allowed the Terrapins to hold more than a two-goal lead throughout the game as they battled back.

While Denver’s efforts weren’t enough to advance them into the Championship game, the program continues to maintain an elite level of play and establish itself as a powerhouse worthy of rivaling the storied college lacrosse programs.

For the senior class, this loss was not a let down but a continuation of further development and success that they have helped propel this program achieved.

“One of the things we talked about in the locker room before we came into today’s game was to think back in the four years we had at Denver,” Burgdorf said. “The three Final Fours and National Championships, obviously. But the great people we’ve met on the way, and the lessons we’ve learned and developing as young men throughout the last year. Obviously, it’s a hell of an experience, and something I wouldn’t trade for [anything].”

The loss was just another milestone in the Lacrosse Capital of the West’s journey to continue growing the game and representing the University of Denver as a program of excellence.

“A long time ago, my dad told me , ‘Don’t play sports if you think you’re going to win every time.’ Somebody’s going to win, somebody’s going to lose and that was a great, great game from two great teams, and it shouldn’t be diminished by picking on any one thing,” Tierney said. “We’re proud of our kids. We’re proud of our fans.

We’re proud of our school. For me it becomes another one down, kind of, and it’s getting close. So, I want to make sure that our kids are given the best, and I think they are with the coaching staff I have around me.”

Sasha Kandrach | News Editor

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DU lacrosse produces six USILA All-Americans

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s if his place in college lacrosse lore wasn’t already secure, junior faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) was named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) first team All-American for the third straight year.

Playing in all 17 games for the Pioneers men’s lacrosse team in 2017, Baptiste recorded 297 faceoff wins out of 399, good for a phenomenal 74 percent rate.

He also added 12 goals and two assists, including recording his first career hat-trick in a 16-11 victory over Villanova University on April 9.

DU also placed two senior captains on the second team All-American team in Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) and Christian Burgdorf (Westfield, New Jersey). Cannizzaro had previously been named to USILA’s first team All-American list twice, while Burgdorf has

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been named to an All-American chalked up 72 points (40 goals, 32 team in each of his four season assists) in 2017. with the Pioneers.

Also listed as honorable menCannizzaro paced DU in goals tion All-Americans were sophowith 42 in 2017. He also recorded more Colton Jackson (Highlands 24 assists, racking up a total of Ranch, Colorado) and senior 66 points. Burgdorf scooped up Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British 29 ground balls while leading the Columbia).

The midfielders Pioneers’s backline. helped fuel the Pioneers’s attack, Denver’s leading scorer, as Jackson recorded 23 goals and freshman Ethan Walker (Peter- Pace added 18. borough, Ontario), was named as an honorable mention All-American in his first season at DU. He Braiden Albrecht-Reed | Sports Editor

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The Big Leagues: Cavs meet Warriors in NBA Finals T he Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the Golden State Warriors for the third year in a row in the NBA finals on June 1 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. In 2015, the Warriors sealed their championship win in the sixth game of the seven-game series, beating the Cavs 105-97 in the final game. The following year, the Cavs found their victory in game seven of the series, coming out on top of the Warriors, 93-89. This year, both teams are equipped for another win, and a final battle will end the three-year fight for the top spot in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors have seen a flawless playoffs season, going 12-0, and dominating their opponents. In the playoffs, the Warriors have averaged 188.3 points per game, making 50 percent of field goals taken and going 38 percent from behind the

three-point line. As a team, they average almost 14 turnovers— something the Cavs can use to their advantage.

The Cavs follow the Warriors in the playoffs, winning 12 of their 13 games played. In the semi-final round, the Boston Celtics managed a victory when LeBron James delivered a sub-par game. In the second half of game three facing the Celtics, James had zero points, going 0-4 for field goals and 0-2 from three-point range. He also added two turnovers, one rebound and one assist. The entire game, James contributed 11 points and committed six turnovers. With this poor play, James attributed his team’s ability to stay in the game to his teammates. Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving combined for 57 points and 11 made three pointers.

After the game, James commented on his performance with, “I had a tough game, period. Not

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just in the second half. I didn’t have Warriors and the Cavs has been it. My teammates did a great job predicted and highly anticipated. of keeping us in the game, build- The competition between the two ing the lead. But me personally, I extremely successful, consistent didn’t have it.” and competitive teams is expected The possibility of another to last for many years to come, as botched game could lead the War- NBA fans predict more than three riors to a championship victory. years of championship games In the playoffs, the Cavs have between the Cavs and the Warriors. averaged 116.8 points per game, Many also see the competition also making 50 percent of field between James and Stephen Curry goals taken and completing an as the central focus of this final impressive 43 percent of shots round. In this season’s champitaken in three-point range. The onship game, the better athlete two teams match up similarly will guide his team to the trophy. across the boards, both averag- James and Curry both lead their ing between 41-45 rebounds per teams, as seen throughout this game, 22-27 assists per game, 7-9 season and past seasons as well. steals per game and 5-7 blocks per Regardless, the seven-game series, game. Statistically matched up, starting June 1, will surely satisfy the Cavs and the Warriors should the competition and excitement bring a competitive and close final NBA fans crave as the Cavs and the round to NBA fans.

Warriors fight for another victory.

After the Warriors added Kevin Durant to their roster last summer, a championship duel between the Nicole Johnson | Contributing Writer

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Slattery and O’Loughlin fall in Elite Eight

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he dynamic duo of senior Maureen Slattery (Newport News, Virginia) and junior Julia O’Loughlin (Highland Beach, Florida) advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Doubles Championship Tournament before their historic run was derailed in Athens, Ga. on May 27.

The pair, ranked No. 17, fell to the No. 5 team in Pothoff/Routliffe from the University of Alabama.

The final game went to two sets, as the Pioneers fell 6-4, 6-2.

Previously, the furthest any DU duo had advanced was the Round of 32. Slattery and O’Loughlin’s journey to the quarterfinals helped them accrue a 19-3 record for the season. Their 86.3 winning percentage ranks as the best all-time in program

history. The pair also became the first Summit League team to reach the quarterfinals in the event.

Slattery and O’Loughlin rolled over the University of Mississippi’s Bortles/Hartono team in the Round of 32 and the University of Kansas’s Bernard-Feigenbaum/ Khmelnitckaia tandem in the Round of 16.

Helping the Pioneers capture their fourth straight Summit League Championship, Slattery and O’Loughlin provided leadership on top of their dynamic performances. The DU women’s tennis team also captured the program’s first NCAA Tournament victory since 2008 when it downed the University of Southern California on May 12.

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Photo courtesy of DU Women’s Tennis Facebook

Colton Jackson recognized as NCAA Elite 90 athlete A t the Lacrosse Championship Weekend Banquet held at Gillette Stadium, sophomore midfielder Colton Jackson (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) was recognized for his impressive 3.88 cumulative GPA as an accounting major. The award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative gradepoint average participating at the finals of each NCAA championship. After the DU men’s lacrosse team has entered the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship, Jackson became eligible for this prestigious award.

The Elite 90 award recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his/her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his/her peers.

Eligible student-athletes must be sophomores or above who have participated in their sport for at least two years with their school, as well as being an active member of the team and appearing on the roster for the championship game.

Each student-athlete is eligible to win the award once per academic

year, so repeated recognition may be in Jackson’s future if he keeps up his impressive school accomplishments.

Two DU athletes have received the Elite 90 award this academic year, as Gabe Levin (Marina del Rey, California), a senior forward on the hockey team, was honored as an Elite 90 athlete in 2016.

Jackson is one of four DU lacrosse athletes to be honored with the Elite 90 award, as he now joins alums Patrick Rogers (2011), Erik Adamson (2014) and Jack Pruitt (2015) in this accomplishment.

Jackson also contributes significantly on the field and leads

his team on top of maintaining excellent grades. In his freshman season (2016), Jackson played 16 games, accumulating 18 goals and five assists. Jackson stayed consistent to his freshman success, and in the 2017 season, Jackson has played in 16 games, contributing 22 goals and five assists overall.

His excellent performance on the field is coupled with his leadership on the team, as well as his leadership within a classroom setting.

Nicole Johnson | Contributing Writer

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News editor Sasha Kandrach signs off Sasha Kandrach | Clarion

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joined the Clarion the first meeting of fall (2015) my freshman year and jumped right in. My passion for writing was already established, but writing for the Clarion not only further inspired and developed that passion, but it provided me with connections and a community I am forever grateful for.

A whirlwind began as I provided continuous sports coverage and learned how to enhance my

sports reporting game-by-game.

When the opportunity to become News Editor was presented the following spring, I took it to broaden my coverage and further my development.

This choice was not only beneficial to my progression with my skillset as I learned the joyous meticulous procedures of constructing InDesign, but the relationships created over the past year from our weekly meetings and

production nights are memories I am eternally grateful for: endless laughs, outrageous outbursts written on the whiteboard, moments of laugh-crying, sassy stand-offs, fighting with the worst printer to exist in the history of printers and creating a family out of the most unlikely individuals.

I want to say thank you to John and Ryan for their endless devotion and passion to this publication. I look forward to seeing

the direction they take the Clarion and the innovations they instill.

I want to thank our fellow staff members for the incredible memories and friendship that will last a lifetime. Lastly, I want to thank the dedicated readers for their endless support and feedback.

It’s truly been an honor to contribute to such a storied, well-established publication.

Sasha Kandrach | News Editor

Sports editor Braiden Albrecht-Reed signs off

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hen I first began writing for the Clarion in 2014, I never expected to enter into a leadership role within the club. When I first arrived, I wasn’t sure where my place would be, or if there even was a place for me, as I’d never been apart of a school newspaper.

I soon realized the importance of the student-run publication, as it functions as a platform for people to explore their talents and a meeting area for friendships to be made. Connor Davis, the Editor in Chief when I joined, allowed me the freedom and showed the confidence in me to start my own column, The Big Leagues. I want to extend a thank you to Connor, as that focus on writers’ personal interests and keeping flexibility defined the Clarion as a thoughtful and uplifting place to be.

I also want to thank Jillian Queri, a former Editor-in-Chief, but also the Sports Editor before me, for believing in me every step of the way. Her guidance and patience was critical for not only me, but everyone else she helped at the newspaper.

The Clarion is in good hands moving forward, and I wish all the best to John Poe and Ryan Ninesling and all of the new editors, in their future with the paper.

My final thank you goes to my grandpa, who helped raise me for the first few years of my life and remained a significant part of it growing up. A former high school English teacher, he instilled most

all of my writing skills, as well as a passion for sports. The week after he passed away my sophomore year, I was ironically pitched a story about the Colorado Rockies, his favorite team. It’s been a special journey for me at DU, but it wouldn’t have been possible without my grandfather.

Overall, it’s been a privilege covering DU sports for the past three years. I grew up in Aurora, idolizing DU hockey players like Connor James and Peter Mannino, and celebrated when they won their National Championships in 2004 and 2005. It was only fitting that they won the championship again, this time when I was a senior at the school.

Braiden Albrecht-Reed | Sports Editor

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Opinions editor Grace Carson signs off I

t has been an honor to have been the Clarion’s Opinions editor this past year. It was my goal stepping into this position to encourage student voice to be heard, shine a light on the different experiences of the many different students that make up DU and to give a space for students to make sense of all the chaos taking place in the world. I can only hope that I have

made the steps to achieving this.

To Jill and Kellsie, my first editors: Thank you so much for taking me in, teaching me how to be successful and helping me turn my rants into articles. You both inspire me, and I look forward to seeing all that you both accomplish.

To John and Ryan, my current editors: The laughter, love and patience you have given me have

been endless. I know this paper is in good hands, and I have faith you two will make the Clarion better than ever.

To Ellie, the editor who will be taking this position: I wish you the best of luck. This position is not always easy, but it is always worthwhile. I know you will do great, and quite likely, will do better than I could ever have imagined.

To everyone who has supported me, especially my readers: Thank you. Truly. Without you, I could not have done any of it. I encourage you all to keep investing in this paper because it will never stop investing in you.

With all the love in my heart, Grace Carson

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Lifestyles editor Sydney Kapp signs off Sydney Kapp | Clarion

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ear readers, Not to sound too cheesy, but walking into the Clarion office that Monday night freshman year was by far the best decision I have made throughout my college career (shout out to Taryn Allen for dragging me along).

Though InDesign has made me stress cry on more than one occasion and coming home to a pile of homework after a long night is not always ideal, the memories made in that office will never be forgotten.

I’m extremely thankful for the opportunities the Clarion has provided me. It has helped improve my writing, taught me important editing skills and introduced me to some of the most outstanding people. I wouldn’t trade the arguments over music, the late nights full of laughter and queso or all our mutual love of dogs for anything.

With that, I would like to thank Jill and Kellsie first and foremost for giving me this amazing opportunity as well as helping make the paper what it is today. I would also like to thank John and Ryan, our amazing leaders, for seamlessly taking over the paper and always encouraging me and the rest of the

staff in our duties. To my fellow section editors, thank you for putting up with my random thoughts and comments as well as always sending me DU View photos every week. Last but not least, thank you to my writers for always making this job fun and easy, as well as reviewing new restaurants each week for The Grind so I always have a new place to eat.

I am excited to pass off this wonderful position to AnnMarie Marlow and Kendall Morris, who I am confident will be amazing in this role, as well as continue on my love for Mexican food reviews in The Grind.

Thank you all, Sydney Kapp

Sydney Kapp | Lifestyles Editor

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Entertainment editor Madeline Zann signs off

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little more than a year ago, I wrote my first signoff letter with my lovely Assistant Entertainment Editor Monica McFadden as we were handing over the section to now-Executive Editor Ryan Ninesling. Little did I know that I would get dragged back into taking over my old section.

Just kidding. I volunteered to return as Entertainment Editor because my Monday nights felt bleak without the impending stress of trying to put together a newspaper and maybe also because I needed the money. Also because I could see the look of panic in Ryan and John’s eyes.

But in all seriousness, I think I’ve been doing something Clarion related for 90 percent of the Mondays since my first week of college.

I’ve spent basically that whole time waffling on whether or not I want to pursue journalism as a career, and even as graduation looms perilously close (10 days from when this gets published), I still don’t know. But I’m thankful to have had the last three years at the Clarion to grow as a writer and editor and to have editors who have given me the leeway to write about everything from the Colorado Rockies to the X-Files.

Not only that, but I’ve made some of my closest friends through the Clarion. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.

Jumping back into the mid-quarter wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done (and it was the first time I’d put together a section without either Adam Lujan or Monica) but Ryan returned the section in even better condition than I’d left it. Thank you to him, to Editor-in-Chief John Poe for letting me come back, to all the wonderful writers who got on board with a new editor this late in the year and to everyone else on the Clarion staff for making production nights feel a lot less like work.

Thank you to all my Editorsin-Chief and Executive Editors, to everyone who has read my articles (aka Mom and Dad), to everyone who’s ever written for me, to friends who understood that I’m unreachable from roughly 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Monday night and to everyone else who’s helped me out along the way—y’all rock!

To Kendall and AnnMarie: I can’t wait to see what you guys do with the revamped Arts and Life section. It’s going to be weird not being around campus to see it, but I know you guys are going to kick butt.

To Ryan and John: try not to give each other cancer.

Love always, Madeline Madeline Zann | Entertainment Editor

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PIONEER VOICES Question of the week:

What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend?

“I’ll be going back home to India and seeing my family.”

“I’m going to be going to the 1940’s ball swinging my night away with my girlfriend from Switzerland.”

Ahwini B., Junior

Nhat Do, Second Year Graduate Student

The rise of a new Denver

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t surprises few to hear that the Denver metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation: with over 1000 new households moving to the area each month, effects can be observed in both the economic and visible sense. Along with rising rents and costs of living in the city comes the rising of new buildings, a visual marker of the daily change occurring in the city of Denver.

In Denver, the historic mixes with the contemporary, the brick buildings of the beat era holding their ground beside modern skyscrapers, neighborhoods of old bungalows drawing new generations. Forbes ranks Denver as the Number One Place for Businesses and Careers, and US News ranks Denver as the Number Two Place to Live. It is no wonder that the city and metro area are facing record growth.

But problems abound in a situation such as this. Aside from the continued effort towards affordable housing, concerns around gentrification also arise. Gentrification, the process by which older, poorer neighborhoods are filled in by more affluent households, can be a way for cities to modernize

and maintain a high quality of life, but gentrification can also threaten the ties of old communities and force displacement of residents who can no longer afford to stay. This is a problem Denver will continue to confront in the coming years.

Governing Magazine, which has laid out definitions and metrics for gentrification measurements, describes land tracts eligible to gentrify as having median household income and median home value in the bottom 40th percentile of all tracts. Currently, 42 percent of Denver’s eligible tracts are gentrifying. This is much higher than the national average, and Realtor.com has named Denver the fifth fastest gentrifying city in the nation. Cherry Creek, Washington Park and Highlands are examples of places that have turned over to high-end neighborhoods, case examples of late-stage gentrification.

The Five Points neighborhood is earlier in the process, but it is beginning nonetheless.

One of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods, Five Points has maintained a developing and unique character through history. In the 1800s, it was home to Denver’s upper class. In the early-to-mid 1900s it was a predominantly

African American neighborhood and home to a thriving music and cultural scene. Following 1950 it experienced decline due to drug and crime rates. Today, Five Points houses a mix of residential streets and art studios, small restaurants, run-down gas stations as well as many of the homeless shelters and resources in the city. But new apartment units are slowly taking their place in the neighborhood, a progression that indicates a trend of gentrification that will likely accelerate in the future.

Urban growth in the Denver metro area also comes with possibility for organized and beneficial city planning. The success of businesses and the attraction of new residents are positive growth changes that should continue to be encouraged, but sensitivity to lower-income and long-time residents must be built in to growth strategies. Urban density and infill development limit urban sprawl and encourage “smart” strategies such as public transportation improvements and mixed income housing, both of which should be embraced by city officials. Allowing wealthier households to mix in with lower-income households while still maintaining the integrity

of the neighborhood community can be an opportunity for people of mixed incomes to have access to the same resources, such as schools and job opportunities.

Along with the growth of highend city living, Denver must continue to prioritize affordable housing, and the integration of affordable housing into new developments can encourage integration of all types of people into the city in the future.

Gentrification is happening at a dizzying rate in the metro area, accompanied by growing concerns that Denver will soon be unaffordable to most, but with the right strategies, the city has the potential to become a more inclusive, progressive urban center. “Smart” gentrification, involving mixed income residential neighborhoods and infill development with nearby transit access is a step towards social inclusion, potentially reducing income segregation in schools and neighborhoods. It is with a consciousness of the needs of all income levels that the city of Denver must approach its gentrifying neighborhoods and expanding metropolitan area.

Ellie Lochhead | Contributing Writer

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Student reflects over freshman year

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ear incoming Pio, Freshman year, for me as well as most likely the majority of other students, has been a year of so much anticipated change.

Obviously, freshman year is a combination of so many things that a high school senior perhaps has never encountered before. Surprisingly, there are not many surprises in college.

Of course there are certain instances that take you aback or make you think, but overall, you know what is coming.

First, to define aspects of your first year. To start off, roommates. Roommates can make or break your year, no matter how much people suggest otherwise. Yes, you do not have to be in your room all the time. No, you do not have to be

best friends or even friends with your roommate, but having a good one makes all the difference in the world. As an extension of this, what it is like living away from home for the first time. The newfound freedom is as spectacular as you imagined.

You will likely get homesick a few times, but finding new spots both on campus and off make for some fun times and will reignite the excitement of being somewhere new. Then there is getting involved on campus. It is way easier to throw yourself into different clubs, groups and organizations and then decide which you want to continue rather than decide halfway through the year that you should really leave your room for more than just class. Finally, your freshman seminar, otherwise known as

“FSEM.” This class is your first at the university. It brings new friends, your first adviser and a topic that you might not be able to explore again — or it might lead to a new interest.

Next, the most shocking parts of freshman year. What immediately comes to my mind is move-in day. With the hustle and bustle of frantic families trying to get to all the required events while partially assembling their child’s future home, it all seemed very rushed, emotional and overwhelming. Also, the realization of how many people there are on campus, in Denver, in the U.S. and beyond.

I thought about this a lot this past year and realized, although seemingly obvious, that I am not that special — nobody is.

There are thousands of student

body presidents, homecoming queens, team captains and overachievers. But, as a result of this, everyone does have something unique to bring to the community, and you will meet some incredible people.

Finally, the highlights of the year. My favorite parts about this year were meeting amazing students, staff and professors, participating in fun DU traditions like the hockey season ticket campout and Winter Carnival, exploring Denver via public transportation and embracing all the opportunities that DU has to offer, such as writing for the Clarion, meeting for book club, being a tour guide and more.

Future freshman Pio, get excited. You are about to embark on one of your best years yet.

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ummer is right around the corner, and with the change of seasons comes an increased interest in delicious, refreshing and cold mixed drinks. Whether they’re being sipped on the beach, at the barbecue or simply while lounging in the sun, these five drink recipes are some of the best to beat the summer heat.

1. Sangria Hailing from sun-drenched Spain, Sangria is one of the most classic mixed drinks for summer time. It’s pretty simple and can be made for relatively cheap.

The classic Sangria punch is a mixture of fruit juices (typically lemon and orange), fresh fruit (lemons, oranges and cherries), red wine, brandy and usually some form of carbonated soda

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water. While the classic Sangria is definitely worthwhile, there are many different variations, ranging from exchanging sweet Moscato for red wine, to using watermelon and peach juices instead of lemon and orange.

The recipe is more than open for interpretation.

2. Mojito This classic Cuban cocktail, a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, is a sweet, refreshingly cool drink that was made to beat the summer heat. There are many variations of the Mojito, usually made with different fruit flavorings, but the classic is still the supreme version.

The recipe is incredibly simple: mint leaves, lime wedges/juice, white rum, sugar and club soda. The mentholated cocktail is quite sweet, and the lime,

mint and sugar help take away much of the rum’s bite.

3. Mudslide This decadent and creamy cocktail is one of the best drinks to be made with a blender. The cold mixture contains vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, ice and cream.

The drink is practically a boozy amatuer milkshake, especially if the optional garnish of chocolate syrup is added. It’s heavy and delicious and the perfect way to cool off after a hot day.

4. Peach Donkey This sweet and spicy cocktail is a great excuse to combine overwhelmingly sugary peach nectar with a large amount of high proof vodka. A combination of vodka, ginger liqueur, peach nectar (or puree for a more healthy choice), ice,

ginger beer and peach slices for a garnish. The ginger provides a spicy contrast for the sweet nectar and peaches, making this drink a balanced delicacy for any situation.

5. Margarita Probably the most iconic summer cocktail, the Margarita is a drink of controversy, with its exact origins and the way it is supposed to be prepared being topics of great contention. The best way to prepare the margarita is the classic way: shaken (not stirred) tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed lime juice (much better than pre-made sour mix) and kosher salt. It’s simple, summery, a crowd-pleaser and goes great with almost any summer food.

alone, road trips are a blast and a perfect kick off to summer.

Another fun thing to do in the summer is tie-dye T-shirts.

Although this is a small activity, making tie dye clothes is a great way to create DIY summery clothes that can be worn all break long. Try out a few different clothing items and throw a little tie-dye party in the backyard.

A couple outdoor mustdos are to take a hike and visit a local state park. Although Colorado is one of the handsdown best states to hike, there are trails all over the country to check out. It is worth the time to explore a new area and take advantage of whatever local nature that’s available.

An all time favorite summer

activity is to watch the sunrise at least once. Even though the summer months mean very early sunrises, it is worth waking up early to take it all in. It’s especially worthwhile to find a spot by the water, on a roof or somewhere with a great view.

A highlight in everyones summer is if they have concert or outdoor festival plans. Often times, summer has the best venues and are the perfect time to be outside in warm air enjoying a variety of music. There are tons of bands and performers touring during summer and there are all kinds of tickets available.

A classic of summer is also to go to a movie in the park.

Although this one is simple, it is a fun summer staple remi-

niscent of childhood. It is also easily accessible since practically every city has an outdoor movie screen set up on those warm summer nights.

Last but not least is just to try new things. Summer break for college students means jobs, hometown friends, internships in new cities and going back to childhood homes, but most importantly it is a chance to take advantage of opportunities that seemed unimportant before college. Whatever it means for each student, take this break to explore new places, be outside as much as possible and enjoy this downtime for three blissful months.

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s the school year comes to a close, Pios are looking forward to their three months of summer vacation bliss. This time is often filled with work, sun and adventure. Sometimes it can feel difficult to find things to do or choose how to spend the break however, so here are the things that are a must-do during time away from school.

First and foremost is to go on a road trip because many students start their summer with a long drive home. Road trips are a ton of fun in the summer because the windows are rolled down, music is playing and driving out of Colorado can be stunning. Whether the time is spent with friends, family or

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Best Denver thrift stores to explore

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hether you want to save some cash on your next pair of Levi’s or you’re tired of the same old Urban Outfitters aesthetic, vintage boutiques and thrift stores are your best options. The next time you find yourself on Broadway stop in a few of these shops and peruse the aisles for some gently-used finds.

Boss Vintage offers styles from the frills and crinolines of the late 19 century to the crushed velvet of the 1980s. The quaint shop utilizes every inch of space to showcase their treasured goods. The most eye-catching of displays is the wall of multi-colored costume wigs. In close second is their collection of silky slip dresses, each one begging to be paired with leather boots and red lipstick. While the store is

not cheap, the prices are modest in consideration of the quality and the novelty of each item.

The ARC Thrift Stores are part of a Denver non-profit organization that donates their proceeds to ARC chapters and the Association for Community Living.

Their mission revolves around bettering the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Beyond the great cause and the kind staff, the store has an impressive and organized selection of gently-used clothing as well as home goods. You can find just about any style you are looking for amidst one of their crowded racks. They can boast everything from Cosby sweaters to distressed Levi’s and vintage leather loafers. Plus you can pick up a new Stephen King from the shelves of bestsellers hidden in the back corner of the shop.

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Along with these merits, the prices at ARC Thrift are very affordable. If you find the pair of jeans you’ve been searching for, but they are a little too long in the leg, simply take them to a tailor shop, like Erol’s Tailoring and Alterations near Cherry Creek, to get them hemmed. The overall price will still be less than what you would normally pay at a department store.

Buffalo Exchange is a cultivated consignment shop where you can sell your clothes and either receive cash in exchange or trade for in-store credit. Besides the store’s intriguing interior design combination of bold and contemporary color schemes and rustic, western furniture, their clothing selection is unmatchable. You can find brands from Miu Miu to Free People and Steve Madden. The buyers at Buffalo

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Exchange are very picky in what they will take from you, resulting in high quality pieces but also resulting in higher prices than your average consignment shop.

However, if you are willing to hunt through the racks, you can usually find some bargain gems.

Now that the Denver weather has become relatively consistent in temperature, perhaps it’s time to officially toss the sweaters aside and evaluate your summer wardrobe. Before you stuff your winter clothes into a bin in the attic, sift through what you have for anything that could be sold or traded for a few new summer pieces at Buffalo Exchange. Instead of running to Cherry Creek to check out the new seasonal trends, stop in ARC Thrift or Boss Vintage to find a look that will set you apart from the crowd.

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rom May 24-28, the final group of senior theatre majors from the DU Department of Theatre showcased their abilities and talents in Cycle Three of the Senior Capstone Festival. The five impressive short plays built off the success of Cycle One and Cycle Two earlier this quarter, as well as a memorable year for the department as a whole.

“10,000 Cigarettes” To kick off the performance, senior Tim Carlin directed a show called “10,000 Cigarettes.” The Alex Broun play starred Tamarra Nelson, Shelby Lynhall, Rhianna DeVries and Lois Shih. It started with the sound of out-of-rhythm ticking clocks building in the darkness. In a style reminiscent of slam poetry, the characters began to share their love of cigarettes, each of them artfully smoking throughout. They tell audiences of the styles, brands and fantasies of smoking across time and place, envisioning a “palais de cigarettes” in which to enjoy the craft. Audiences cannot help but connect with the style and coolness of the smoking women, but the dreamlike scenarios are soon cut off by painful coughs. Only at the end does a narrative appear, when the characters discuss their young dad who passed away from smoking. The play ends with the return of the clock sounds, ticking away the time between puffs and until the eventual end of life.

“10,000 Cigarettes” was a strong start for Cycle Three, as the script, actresses, costumes, lighting and sound all impressed. The poeticism of every word made the show and its message impactful.

Simple costumes were accented by belts, skirts and the like, all made of cigarette boxes. What started out as a pleasing fantasy ended with a powerful message about smoking culture, and the haunting sounds of the ticking clock stayed with audiences even after watching the other four shows of the capstone set.

“Not Funny” After viewers moved from the Black Box into the White Box Theatre, they were instantly thrown into the action of “Not Funny,”

by Christopher Lockheardt. The show started as the lights flashed on to reveal the immediate aftermath of a stabbing between a married couple. Audiences see is the husband, Brad (Ray Diess), as he stumbles backward with a knife in his stomach, the work of his wife, Emily (Grady Hicks). Blood slowly begins to stain Brad’s shirt, but the real conflict starts when he snidely and jokingly comments, “Okay, I see your point.” What follows is a comical yet surprisingly real quarrel between husband and wife. Only at the very end does the close encounter with death bring the pair together.

Senior Mitchell Shepherd’s direction produced a quick and humorous play. The simple set

allowed audiences to focus on the characters and their relationships, and the special effects of the stabbing worked well.

“Not Funny” was witty and entertaining, and aside from a few moments of awkwardness—most likely deriving from the pressure of opening night—the show was very enjoyable.

“The Field” The third play was senior David French’s capstone, “The Field.”

The Robert Spera play featured Jake (Jack Trembath) and Mickey (Jack Anderson), two soldiers in a war. Sets and costumes hinted at a Vietnam War scenario, and the plot involved the two men attempting to take steps one by one through the jungle. In their dialogue, they help each other deal with fears of death, feelings of homesickness and the reality of war. The men exchanged anecdotes, silly jokes and songs between steps, waiting for a telling “click” with each movement that may signal an enemy or trap, as each step forward becomes a life-or-death risk.

Sound and lighting were the clear highlights of this show, with a well-designed jungle set and shifting light patterns and sounds that allowed audience members to become immersed in the circumstances. A few opening-night blunders in setting and music, as well as an uncomfortably long wait for the actors to appear at the beginning, put a damper on the production, but it was put back on track by the beautiful design and talent of Trembath and Anderson. It was bold of French to take on a play about war in the short time frame of the capstones, but the show was emotionally effective nonetheless, confronting compelling issues associated with war.

“Weed Dreams” In a stark change of pace, time and place, audiences followed up “The Field” with Erik Kaiser’s “Weed Dreams,” directed by Cullen Madrid. The costumes and dialogue revealed a complex dystopian narrative, one in which there is a “Leader” whom people worship as a god on Earth.

People called X (Tess Neel), Y (Mary Grace Roach) and Z (Jose Serrano) faced a test of loyalty and endurance in their praising of The Leader. They stand and clap for their ruler, knowing that whoever in the crowded auditorium stops clapping first will face dire consequences. One even-

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and donning a Batman sticker.

He plays throughout to accent Conway’s performance. Conway delivers an action-packed monologue as Batman fighting crime, narrating the frame-by-frame fight scenes with dry humor and delightful charisma. In a way paralleling “10,000 Cigarettes” and bookending the show, the funny story turns into a narrative about a boy and his father, though the play ends on a lighter note than the first.

The inventive staging of “I am not Batman,” the ease with which Webster played drums, the superb acting from Conway, the clever script and more combined to create a truly one-of-a-kind performance. The whole play was Conway speaking, but it was “I am not Batman” Arguably the favorite play anything but boring. Watching was Marco Ramirez’s “I am not the performance outdoors on a Batman.” Breaking the con- hot, quiet evening was nice and vention of switching between unique, and it came as an added the Black Box and White Box, bonus to watch the reactions of senior Erik Fellenstein’s show passerby trying to make sense of took place outdoors on the the sounds of a Batman monoJ-Mac loading dock. “I am not logue and a scrappy drumset.

Batman” starred Mikah Conway Fellenstein’s production was the and Danforth Webster as the boy perfect close to the impressive and the drummer, respectively. night, as well as the 2016-17 theThe show begins with a collec- atre season as a whole. tion of intense drum beats from Webster, playing a makeshift kit in the corner of the dock, lit up Taryn Allen | Coy Editor tually breaks and is taken away, and the others realize that they must never stop clapping for The Leader; they continue even as the audience exits the theater.

What seems like a futuristic play really has an immense amount of relevance in today’s political and social world, and it was a bit haunting to leave the White Box to the sound of incessant clapping. “Weed Dreams” was enjoyable to watch, seemed well-rehearsed and felt very real.

The well-crafted design and performances by talented actors prevented any audience confusion for a play as “out there,” complex and short as “Weed Dreams,” and it was a hit of the the cycle.

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“The Wizard of Lies” questions Wall Street’s morality I t can’t be stressed enough the sheer grit and true mastery of trade that one must have to work on Wall Street. Wall Street to people can often be overlooked for its lackluster appeal of numbers and be misconceptualized as a hobby to the rich man. Though one trait that is essential to the business of the stock market or any trade or deal is the honesty of the parties involved to ensure a pleasurable outcome for both interests of the group. This theme is heavily represented in Barry Levinson’s film “The Wizard of Lies,” which is available now on HBO. “The Wizard of Lies” is based on the book of the same name

by Diana B. Henriques. The film follows the infamous events of the largest financial fraud in U.S. history, which were carried out by Bernard Madoff, played by the wonderful Robert De Niro (“Taxi Driver”). It follows Bernard Madoff and his wife Ruth, portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer ( “Scarface”), and more closely his two sons, Mark (Alessandro Nivola “American Hustle”) and Andrew (Nathan Darrow “Gotham”), as their whole lives come crumbling down due to Bernard’s involvement in a Ponzi scheme, which saw $64.8 billion in stolen money.

The film does an amazing job explaining the crisis behind the Madoffs’ Ponzi scheme and how it ruined the lives of the Madoff family. We see truly ground breaking performances by the entire cast, especially Robert De Niro. Bernard Madoff is emotionless at times, cynical and empty, but there is humanity to him, as the film shows a side of him that is struggling with hiding his big secret. He struggles internally as well with his

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family as things start to unravel and the truth is exposed, but he redeems himself personally as he pleads guilty to all the counts of his crime. His performance, even without any dialogue in a heavy written scene, shows his true impact of an actor, making the audience grasp onto every word and movement as well as silence accompanied by his performance. In addition, Pfeiffer shows an extremely intense inner struggle to side with her husband or her two sons. As the family starts to break apart, we see how the media, along with friends, starts to stand themselves against the Madoff family.

The film is a success in almost every way except for its length. It runs at 132 minutes,and seems to be too much of a stretch.

There also seems to be quite a few moments in the film that are just extremely bland and uninteresting. They try to focus on a character but end up instead creating a scene of the audience losing a connection to the film.

“The Wizard of Lies” as a whole brings a lot of interesting ideas to the table in portraying Madoff and in some ways vilainizing him, but it also humanizes him as someone that is too caught up in himself and his actions to see the damage that is

being done around him. It is a film that makes use of its amazing cast, especially De Niro, who without a doubt is the highlight of the film. Wall Street is no doubt hard to understand, but in the large scheme of things, what is made easier to grasp onto is the the mentality of what greed surrounding the market and corruption does to people.

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Where to stream 2017 Oscar winning movies

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ith the 2017 Academy Awards having taken place in February, many of the winning films can now be rented or streamed online. Here’s where to find the top five 2017 Academy Award winning films: “Moonlight” “Moonlight,” winner of Best Actor in Supporting Role (Mahershala Ali “Luke Cage”), Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) and Best Picture, can be found at Redbox or for free with a Prime membership at Amazon Video.

“Manchester by the Sea” Casey Affleck, (“Gone Baby Gone”) the lead in the movie “Manchester by the Sea,” won Best Actor in a Leading Role. The movie also won Best Original Screenplay. This film can be found at Redbox or for free with a Prime membership at Amazon Video.

“La La Land” “La La Land” won many awards, including Best Achieve-

ment in Production Design, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song), Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score), Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Directing and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Emma Stone (“Birdman”). You can find this film at Redbox, as well as buy and rent on Amazon and iTunes.

“Fences” “Fences” starred Viola Davis (“The Help”), who won Best Actress in Supporting Role. The movie can be found at Redbox or can be rented through Amazon and iTunes. The movie also had nominations for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in

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Leading Role for Denzel Washington (“Training Day”).

“Zootopia” Winner for Animated Feature Film, “Zootopia” can be found at Redbox or Netflix. Following a bunny’s journey of following her

dream and becoming a police officer in a world that says she’s too small, it’s the perfect movie to watch with family.

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he 17th Annual Underground Music Showcase (UMS) will be July 27-30. The show highlights lesser-known acts and takes place in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood.

Flaural Indie psych-rock group Flaural has been compared to Tame Impala and other seminal acts of the genre. Their sound is modular and dripping in distorted technicolor sound waves, and will draw your attention into a watery, weightless abstraction. Flaural is “drenched in reverb and glistening guitars. . . buoyant and introspective. Flaural make great use of their predecessors techniques to develop a contemporary sound that is hypnotic and soothing.” -Indie Rock Reviews, L.A. Ancient Elk Low-key and easy garage rock, Ancient Elk rolls through speakers like desert air, the perfect pairing with a Colorado summer day. Harmonic and low-toned, Ancient Elk claims their influences lie in an early exposure to The Velvet Underground’s VU. The band actually started playing together sustained

by Velvet Underground covers, until they stretched their legs and began writing songs together. Since their formation, Ancient Elk has become a staple to the local Denver music scene, making their own mark on the community. Westword reports “at the 2014 Underground Music Showcase, where Ancient Elk released the EP, the quintet engaged in some of its penchant for pageantry by walking around South Broadway wearing Mylar and carrying a boombox playing artists like Mariah Carey in an attempt to take themselves and the people they encountered out of their usual social context.” Although we may not be able to predict Ancient Elk’s 2017 UMS performance, it’s guaranteed to be good.

Chimney Choir Try to imagine a sound that is dreamy, orchestral, breezy, poetic and thumpingly dramatic all at once. You may come within a few degrees of all that is Chimney Choir.

Comprised of writers and multi-instrumentalists, Chimney Choir combines computer synths with

traditional acoustic instrumentation and junkyard percussion. Similar to O’Death and Jordaan Mason & the Horse Museum, their set will convince you that it is still cool to curl your mustache.

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Kyle Emerson Often compared to artists like Ryley Walker and Elliott Smith, Emerson has carved his own route with a self-taught finger-picking style that is pretty unparalleled, a skill that has created a distinct and severely raw, listenable sound.

His recent solo EP is a far departure from his previous involvement with the psych-rock group Plum, an experience which has informed Emerson’s perspective in more ways than one. Emerson’s music has since shed much the instrumentation of Plum, in favor for guitar-heavy musicality and lyrical vulnerability.

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Crl Crrll Carl Carrell (Crl Crrll) recently played Austin’s SXSW with a revamped sound he’s cultivated in the last year. Primarily influenced by artists like Blood Orange, Solange and Frank Ocean, Crl Crrll started out as a lo-fi hip-hop artist who used a lot of sampling. His sound has expanded in the past year beyond his initial work, into the ether; heavy, cyclical looping, pristine vocal harmonies, and complex, resounding beats. Honest, fresh, and James Blake-esque, Carl Crrll is finding his place in the music scene, a place we didn’t know existed, but now understand is necessary.

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Esme Patterson The co-founder of local Paper Bird and collaborator of Shakey Graves, Patterson’s warbles and twanging ballads are a must-listen for anyone who has been feeling folk-frustrated. Patterson has revamped the time-old genre, and her style works with and against the tradition of country music to give voice to the female perspective with her lyricism and jaunty vocal melodies. Whether you want to sip and sway or dance the night away, Patterson will fulfill either will.

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