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DU Driscoll Wall gets updated regulations

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ew regulations have been put into place for this 2017-2018 academic year for the newly re-named DU Driscoll Wall—located outside the north end of the Driscoll Student Center near Driscoll Green.

Formerly recognized as the Free Speech Wall, the regulations and handling procedures are meant to avoid a repeat offense like last year’s defacement of the wall.

In an “Intentions, Expectations and Procedures FAQ,” created by Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence (CLIE), the document states that students who want to post on the wall are required to completely paint over the previous message for, “editing/ altering other’s posts is prohibited.” Posters are also required to supply their own paint and labor and must understand that no student will have their message on the wall for a set amount of time. It will follow a first come,

first serve basis. There will be a weekly repainting on Thursdays in which the Driscoll Center will have student staff paint the walls white, “in order to provide equal opportunity of exposure.”

In the FAQ, it is “strongly encouraged” that posters, “‘own’ their sharing by including their name and affiliate org or office, if not clear from the post itself.”

The document also reminds students that the DU Honor Code and Code of Student Conduct applies to behavior at, or on, the wall.

To monitor violators of these guidelines, CLIE staff will check the wall each week day, there is a security camera installed for wall surveillance and CLIE encourages that students, “support one another in using it responsibly, whether by planning engaging posts, responding to posts constructively, and/or reporting violations and/or concerns.”

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that the security camera will be reviewed, Director of the Inclusion and Equity Education Division of CLIE, Thomas Walker, said, “Footage of the Green is only reviewed after the fact if there is a specific safety or policy need; it’s not usually live monitored.”

Despite the new regulations and the installation of the camera, students will have, to an extent, anonymity since there is no reserving space, no content review or approvals.

“When Undergraduate Student Government (USG) created the space, their intent was for more positive engagement of our community, not anonymous trolling of campus,” said Walker.

Last year, the Faculty Senate passed a resolution for Faculty Senate, Graduate Student Government, Staff Advisory Council and USG to create a joint committee dedicated to discussing the wall.

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tions regarding overall policies and procedures for the wall will be sent to senior level leadership at our university and to CLIE,” said USG student body president, Morgan Smith, “It’s an exciting time to see our university’s representative bodies to work together on this issue.”

Smith wants students to still feel welcomed to use the wall as a resource. “The wall is still a space on our campus to share what’s going on. Students should feel excited to share their events, organizations, and art.”

The FAQ states the purpose of the wall is “to inform and engage, and to celebrate and educate our campus community about coming events and current issues.” It is recommended that students “consider how [their] posting reflects University values, and furthers learning and community for all.”

Daniela Santos | News Editor

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Kronenberg leads DU Men’s Soccer to 3-0 victory

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U Men’s soccer had gone two years without losing a single regular-season game. This season was off to a rough start with three losses and a 3-3 record. But their luck (and mindset) changed Friday night when DU met and defeated UC Davis 3-0.

After 1,034 days off the field, 2014 University of Denver leading goal scorer appeared on the scoresheet to kickstart the Denver victory. Senior Ecic Kronenberg (Boulder, Colo.) had been benched both 2015 and 2016 seasons with separate knee injuries.

“When the ball went into the back of the net, it was one of those

blackout moments,” Kronenberg said. “It was pure joy. Going to the bench after the goal and seeing the entire team as excited as I was is a moment that I will remember forever. After two years of grinding through injuries, that moment is going to stay with me.”

Kronenberg had only been in the game for three minutes when he scored from the top of the box.

“I love [Kronenberg], I recruited him, and I believe in him,” Head Coach, Jamie Franks said. “To watch his resiliency and his growth in the last three years, it’s a special moment for me as a coach. To watch how hard he worked, and how much support

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and love he got from Matt Shaw and Michael Eckert and everyone else. It’s a special moment.”

Kronenberg now has 11 goals to his DU career, all being scored as a substitute. This stat pushes the redshirt senior into sixth in game-winning goals in Denver’s Division 1 history.

Co-captain, senior Alex Underwood (Winnetka, Ill.) and junior striker, Andre Shinyashki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) added second half goals to finish the game 3-0.

Co-captain, senior Graham Smith (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) assisted all three goals of the night.

Denver continued their 8-game stretch of home games

with game six against Saint Mary’s on Sunday night. Denver lost 1-0 and Head Coach Franks was not happy with their performance.

“That’s our fourth loss to a team that hasn’t even taken more than seven shots on us,” Franks said, “at the end of the day we didn’t want to win the game.”

DU heads to Saint Louis this week on Tuesday, and will head to Washington on Saturday to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Their next home game is October 7, when they face Eastern Illinois in our home University of Denver Soccer Stadium.

Nikky Johnson | Sports Editor

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DU Volleyball defeats Gonzaga Bulldogs for 8-3 record

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U Volleyball added another victory to their 8-2 record when they swept the Gonzaga Bulldogs at home last Friday night in three sets. Gonzaga dropped to a 4-6 record as senior Kayla Principato (Rockville Centre, N/Y.), junior Becca Latham (Austin, Texas) and senior Cassie Baird (Indianapolis, Ind.) led the team in 25-21, 25-23 and 25-15 straight wins.

Principato led the team in another stunning performance of 12 kills, hitting .500. Latham trailed close behind with 11 kills.

Baird had a double-double, recording 10 kills and 10 digs.

Junior Emma Willis (La Jolla, Calif.) recorded a team-high of five blocks, and DU athletes continued to outperform Gonzaga as senior Piyusha Boteju (Euless, Texas) led

the team with 19 assists. Junior Olivia Novotny (Germantown, Tenn.) had two aces.

As a team, DU hit an impressive .291 recording 41 kills, 41 assists, 48 digs, eight blocks and five aces.

DU Volleyball also played UC Riverside at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a match against San Diego State at 7 p.m. DU swept Riverside in three sets, but lost to San Diego in four sets, 3-1.

UC Riverside defeated San Diego State 3-2 in five sets this weekend on DU’s home court.

Willis started the Gonzaga match strong, winning the first three points with her kill followed by two Gonzaga hitting errors.

The game was in DU’s favor, and after the Bulldogs managed to score, DU lead in a 4-0 run to make the score 7-2. DU continued

to lead with runs similar to this one, but the Bulldogs rallied to make the score 21-18 at one point.

After a Denver timeout, Baird and Latham finished the game with three kills to end the first set, 25-21. Baird was the star of the first set with 5 kills, followed by Latham and Principato, each with 4 kills. Overall, DU had 15 kills in the first set, hitting .312.

The second set was much closer, and DU was not the obvious winner. Instead, the set consisted of 11 ties and four lead changes.

The set began with a close first 10 points, which resulted in a 5-5 tie.

DU then gained momentum with a 6-2 run, resulting in an 11-7 score.

Gonzaga then bounced back to tie the set at 16. Baird, again, fought hard for DU as they found themselves falling behind, and ended the set with an ace and two kills

and a final score of 25-23 in favor of DU. Willis came out ready to win in the third and final set with backto-back assisted blocks. There were two ties and a lead change early in the set, but DU lead themselves to an overall match victory with the momentum of the game in their favor and a series of runs.

DU closed the set strong with a 6-1 run that lead to a 25-15 overall score. DU recorded 11 kills in the third match, hitting .381. Novotny added another ace in the set, giving her five aces in the season thus far.

DU volleyball will host Fort Wayne on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. and then head to North Dakota the following week.

Nikky Johnson | Sports Editor

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The Big Leagues: Broncos start season with 2-0 record

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he Mile High Stadium was a screaming sea of orange, as the Denver Broncos beat the L.A. Chargers 24-21 in the season-opener last Monday night. With a strong lead through the first three quarters, the Broncos allowed a comeback in the fourth, leading to a key Bronco block that downed a potential game-trying kick from the Chargers rookie, Younghoo Koo. The Chargers, down 24-7 at one point, saw an incredible comeback slip from their grasp, but Broncos fans paraded and sang in excitement of their season-opening victory.

Broncos quarterback, Trevor Siemian, did not disappoint.

Denver’s offense came out strong in the first quarter. Siemian threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Bennie Fowler after a 13-play 70 yards that brought them to the end zone. Broncos defense kept the

Charger offense shut down, concluding the first quarter 7-0.

At the half, Denver led 14-7 with a 21-yard run by C.J. Anderson, multiple touches by Jamaal Charles and A.J. Derby and a final one-yard rushing touchdown completed when Siemian beat the Charger’s star defensive end, Joey Bosa. By the end of the third, the Broncos had a lead of 24-7 after Emmanuel Sanders impressed everyone with a key catch and run for a first down that led to another touchdown.

Early in the fourth, however, the Chargers felt the rush of a miraculous comeback when Charger’s Adrian Phillips came through with a big interception. Chargers quarterback, Phillip Rivers threw to Keenan Allen in the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown pass. Chargers defense kept up their end as they forced a fumble by running

back Jamaal Charles, which was recovered by Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward. What followed was an incredible 38-yard feed from Rivers to Travis Benjamin.

All of the sudden, the score read Broncos 24 Chargers 21. Broncos fans went mad.

Now a Broncos ball, Siemian led the team in range of a field goal, with the help of a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty. Geared to get a better lead, kicker Brandon McManus attempted a 50-yard field goal.. and missed.

The Chargers, now focused on a tie game leading to overtime, put themselves into field goal range and sent in the rookie, Koo. It was his first field goal attempt in the NFL. Koo made his initial kick, but it was waved off when the Broncos used a timeout to ice him. It worked, and Koo was blocked in his second field goal kick, taking

away the comeback of the season and a proud moment for the Chargers rookie.

The Denver Broncos may have gotten lucky with the last block, but they played strong through the first few quarters and showed Denver fans a great season-opening home game. Both the Broncos and the Chargers debuted their new head coaches, and the former San Diego Chargers played their first game as the L.A. Chargers after relocating to L.A. during the off-season.

The Broncos destroyed the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday in Denver ending in a 42-17 score as victory cheers were heard across the state of Colorado. Siemian holds his team at 2-0 for the season.

Denver will hit the road for their next game against the Buffalo Bills.

Nikky Johnson | Sports Editor

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DU Women’s Soccer falls to CU Buffs in 6-1 tragedy

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U Women’s Soccer faced CU Boulder Saturday night at the University of Denver Soccer Field in the Colorado Cup Finale, losing to the Buffs, 6-1. DU faced a rough start when within the first two minutes of the game CU’s Tatum Barton stole a goal from the top of the box, past DU’s freshman goalie, Ali Tobey (Colorado Springs, Colo.).

Tobey made her first start Saturday night as sophomore goalie Brittany Wilson (Littleton, Colo.) served her one-match suspension from her red card on Sunday against Gonzaga.

Barton scored again in the second half at the 47th minute, followed by a goal by teammate,

Taylor Koeneik, fourteen seconds later, making the score 3-0 in favor of the Buffs. The two second half goals scored by the Buffs within 14 seconds of each other tie for 15th fastest consecutive goals scored in NCAA history.

DU rallied back in the 52nd minute when sophomore midfielder Hannah Adler (Oak Park, Calif.) scored her fifth goal of the 2017 season, resulting in a 3-1 score in favor of the Buffs. But the DU glory was short lived, when CU answered Adler’s goal with three of their own by Joss Orejel, Katie Joella and Camila Shykma, resulting in the 6-1 final score.

DU Women’s Soccer faces adversity as they lost to Gonzaga 2-1 last Sunday Sept. 10. They have

lost their past four games, to CSU Bakersfield 2-1, to San Diego 3-1, to Gonzaga 2-1 and then Saturday to the Buffs 6-1.

In DU’s game against Gonzaga, they face a serious challenge when their goalkeeper was sent off the field for denial of an obvious goal scoring opportunity in the 53rd minute.

“An unfortunate decision went against us today, but I give credit to our players for fighting through that,” head coach Jeff Hooker said.

“Anytime you lose your goalkeeper, especially in the manner we did today, it’s going to make things difficult. I thought for the most part today we played very disciplined, they just broke us down on the second goal, and credit Gonzaga,

they took advantage and scored.”

Tobey played her first collegiate minutes when she came in for the red-carded Wilson, and faced a penalty kick right away. Tobey made the right call, and deflected the kick, proving herself worthy of the goalie position. But the game was not completely scoreless, and as both teams played 10v10 due to goal violations, the Zags took the win 2-1, continuing the DU losing streak.

DU Women’s soccer beat Cal. State Fullerton on Monday, Sept.

18 on the University of Denver Soccer Field, 3-2. Then they hit the road to play Cal. Poly on Thursday, Sept. 21 and U.C. Santa Barbara on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Nikky Johnson | Sports Editor

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The Big Leagues: Rockies chase success in October

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he 2017 Colorado Rockies came into the season with expectations of a potential postseason berth. Their 2017 season has been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs as the Rockies scarcely hold onto the second wild card spot in the National League, just 2.5 games ahead of the Brewers for the last playoff spot.

The Rockies began the first three months of the season on the right note posting winning records in the months of April, May and June then began to find themselves struggling in July and August as star closer, Greg Holland, who started out strong, saw struggles in August as he began to blow several

save opportunities.

After recently bouncing back last weekend with a four-game sweep of first place Los Angeles Dodgers in shocking fashion, the Rockies faced a crucial four game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks who hold the top NL wild card spot in the National League.

The Rockies saw this as a fighting chance to catch the Diamondbacks for that first wild card spot as the Rockies took the first two games of the series with closefought 5-4 and 4-2 victories. The Rockies however, saw a combined struggle in both pitching and getting their bats going as they lost the next two games by scores of

8-2 and 7-0 to fall back five games behind the Diamondbacks for the top wild card spot. The Rockies took advantage of a struggling Padres squad over the weekend when they took two out of three games from the Padres to remain in their same wild card position.

The remaining weeks of the regular season will be a true test of each team’s resilience and abilities to cope under the pressure of the race for who will play in October.

Every game in these next two weeks will be crucial. The keys for the Rockies will be strong bullpen performances from relievers Greg Holland, Pat Neshek and the rest of the Rockies bullpen as the Rockies pitching has seen a series of strug-

gles as of late with the exception of rookie starter Jon Gray.

Offensively, the Rockies this season have been led by center fielder and NL batting leader Charlie Blackmon, who has 34 homeruns on the year, along with a supporting cast of power from outfielder Mark Reynolds, and All Star third baseman and Gold Glove candidate Nolan Arenado.

If the Rockies are able to hold on to at least the second wild card spot they will see themselves playing in October and competing for the Fall Classic for the first time since 2009 and only their fourth playoff berth in franchise history.

Ben Rossi | Contributing Writer

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Staying committed to hurricane relief

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urricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, classified at Category Four with predictions of intense precipitation, wind and capacity for destruction. Over the last days of August, a record-breaking 51.88 inches of rain fell in Houston accompanied by high wind speeds, and displacement from flooding forced thousands of people into shelters. Photos and stories of flooding and rescue operations in the Houston area were quickly shared online and by news sources to bring national attention to the losses and efforts there, but the effects extend beyond just this.

Estimates of fatalities are not yet complete, and the area faces over 200,000 homes damaged or destroyed, toxin readings in the floodwater, perhaps 100 billion dollars in costs and years of recovery time.

The deep shock of this event had not even started to fade when Hurricane Irma, another Category Four, struck Florida

on Sept. 10 after pounding the Caribbean.

Evacuation was highly encouraged, and the severity of the storm caused vast power outages and property damages, again setting US records and leaving thousands of people stranded in shelters.

Many statistics on this storm have yet to be gathered as access to communities is slowly becoming possible.

There are millions of people who have just started to assess how to start again from nothing.

The list of immediate concerns is colossal, and getting kids back in school is one of them. For students elsewhere around the country, this situation prompts an eerie sense of disconnect between going to another day of class and knowing that the same would be a feat for students in Texas and Florida. There is an already-present sense of helplessness that people often feel when they are far from home or relatives, and the hurricanes have compounded that. Support for families or friends dealing

with the aftermath can seem diluted by distance.

There are things to be done, though, even for those distant from the wreckage. Donating to hurricane relief is an important way to help (a list of ways to donate is available on the New York Times website for both Harvey and Irma). The monetary cost of recovery is boggling to say the least, and donations are direct assistance. DU is also taking up this effort, and released a statement from the Newsroom with information about how the university is helping Harvey victims. Currently, DU is linking those who wish to donate online to the Greater Houston Community Foundation. This is a simple way for students on campus to contribute to hurricane relief.

Another thing to do is to keep seeking out information. Coverage of the hurricanes in the news and on social media is extensive, and listening to those who need help will better indicate how to provide it. As long as stories about relief efforts, families and

Hemingway’s cats continue to be published, they should continue to be read. This is possible from any location, including a college campus in Colorado. There will be no deficit of stories, or need, anytime soon.

Probably the best contribution is personal support for friends and family. The all-day news cycle will soon move on to other topics, but communities won’t stop needing each other.

Any time is the right time to reach out to relatives in other states, but now is a particularly good one.

No matter personal proximity to the storms, staying educated, thinking charitably and being there for those who need support are important efforts. These are obvious ways to help, but there are numerous less obvious ways that also matter. This will keep the hurricane victims in the public mind and keep the aid coming.

There will be help needed for a long time to come.

Elizabeth Lochhead | Opinions Editor

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he neighborhood surrounding DU campus may very well be called University for the simplest of reasons (namely, that there is a university here), but the distinction also indicates the significant influence a campus can have on a neighborhood and vice versa. The interrelatedness of universities and the neighborhoods that host them, especially in more urban areas, is complicated and sometimes controversial. There is no doubt, however, of the importance of the connection of the two.

Growth and development are major attributes of the role of the university in its area. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a list of compiled resources relating college campuses to smart growth strategies, and this list signals the variety of ways schools can change, and are changing, their areas. Universities have a direct effect on land use and can lead the way on smart development if coordinated efforts are made. Mixed income housing, sustainability and business development are examples of this. Universities also not only teach but analyze policy and therefore extend into law, planning and even public safety. It is also not uncommon for universities to provide what the EPA calls

“technical assistance” to local governments and organizations.

Trainings and research projects fall into this category. This list is thorough, so let’s allow for some further analysis.

Housing and real estate are key components in the argument of the impact of universities, and these things involve straightforward economic elements as well as more social ones. Growth plans can rely on the presence of the institution and the population it attracts. Businesses can often cater to students and faculty, and there is an annual cycle that occurs with the school year. This can be thought of as direct purchase of goods and services: the university supports the neighborhood economy in this way. Housing is also a major area. Universities, including DU, have housing partnerships and resource connections, and it is common for housing to be a main point of development around college campuses. Influence on development can bring energy to neighborhoods that might not otherwise be there without the school.

This can become an even more intentional effort as well.

The University of Chicago is an example of a college that has turned its focus to the revitalization of its neighborhood through

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several different programs aimed at attracting mixed income families to the area around campus.

This ties into the EPA’s idea of smart growth: coordinated efforts of a university and a city can lead to precise planning aimed at the most needed areas of growth.

Campuses can also provide a cultural benefit through programming and community outreach.

These plans are often supported by the infrastructure that will usually already exist around campuses: close maintenance of sidewalks and roads as well as access to public transportation makes a neighborhood even more attractive for all residents.

From this economic standpoint, however, universities also have effects that are not as clearly positive.

Population growth related to a university can have varying levels of benefit. As mentioned earlier, the use of goods and services in the area can bolster local economy, though negative impacts on the job market are also possible. For example, the spouses or families of incoming professors will also be seeking jobs, leading to more competition with those already living nearby.

Housing prices also have varying effects. Pricing up because of neighborhood desirability or pricing down for students can both

cause changes in the character of the neighborhood, and neighbors may not be pleased. All possible impacts of university-driven development, not just positive ones, need close scrutiny.

Whether it is deliberate or not, DU, like all other universities, is central to the evolution of the University neighborhood. This topic merits more discussion, but even for those not involved in planning and development, the reason to pay attention to these facts is to be more aware of how we are perceived by the neighborhood around us and what we may do to have stronger and more helpful relationships between us.

Although there is much focus on how the university impacts our area, we also rely on the area and the benefits that it offers to us. These should be ongoing considerations, and the more of us on campus who put thought into what our neighborhood character should be like, the more productive those considerations will be. This is the University neighborhood not just because DU is physically here but because there is a deeper relationship in which we can all take part.

Elizabeth Lochhead | Opinions Editor

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Gloo my room y situa tions

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t some point in your life you will have to face a challenging roommate situation, and if somehow by God’s grace you never have to face it, then you are the luckiest person on planet Earth (and at DU). Here’s the thing though: after living with the same person for an extended amount of time—after all the snoring, sharing food issues and the stolen sweater battles—you are bound to break. Little arguments turn huge, and then all of a sudden you are facing an awkward and tension-filled existence of avoiding your dorm room and hiding from your once-so-sweet roomy.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s definitely a scale on which to measure your roommate’s “bad” behavior, and some actions are a lot worse than others. Little arguments about who really ate the last Pop Tart are thwarted by large-scale cat fights and brawls. But the same principle still applies. Roommate issues are inevitable, and the best way to face them is head on. Don’t let frustrations simmer. Don’t pretend like everything is okay when you know it’s not. If something is bothering you, bring it up as soon as you can (most definitely not in passive-aggressive

sticky note form). Talking faceto-face is the best way to deal with any issues small or large, and the fastest way to deal with problems and move on with life.

And if you ever feel like you’re in danger or something really serious may happen, do not be afraid to get your RA involved.

That’s why they are here.

If the problem seems to be unsolvable, DU has constructed a system in which you are able to switch roommates. The third Friday of every quarter, students are allowed to switch rooms and live with a more suitable roommate match. This is often the case when first years come into school not knowing many people, and as they meet friends, decide to switch rooms to feel more comfortable and have a memorable college experience.

This switch is not frowned upon, and on that day it is not uncommon to see several students moving their belongings across the hall or to a different floor.

Other resources available to you are:

Center. (303) 871-2205 • The Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE) (307) 871- 3853 • Campus Safety (303) 8712334 No one comes to college wanting to deal with a terrible roommate situation—for some students, a bad roommate is their biggest fear. People come to DU to experience some of the best years of their lives. We come

to grow, to learn more about the world and ourselves and most importantly to have fun. The best way to make the most of your college experience is to face problems head-on and to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. Don’t be afraid to use the resources available to you, and don’t forget what college is all about: to find your place in this world.

Nikky Johnson | Sports Editor

• The Health and Counselling Center offers counseling if needed. The office is located in the third floor of the Ritchie Athletic

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September 28–29, 2017 at 7:30 pm The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver CO 80210

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PIONEER VOICES Question of the week:

What are your plans for trying new things this quarter?

“Something that I want to do to try new things here at DU is go to the social events, join clubs and really immerse myself in all the activities that DU has to offer.”

“I wasn’t going to rush, but now I’m rushing to try new things. Also, just walk up to random people and talk to them.”

Janeth Mancha, First year

Ciara Brooks, First year

“My plan for trying something new is that I’d like to explore the campus more and just explore the city of Denver.”

“I want to try to study some politics this quarter. So, I’m taking an Intro to International Politics right now, and it’s been pretty fun.”

Chiemerie Ogbonnaya, Second year

Khai Lai, First year

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“Mother!” is the boldest – and most blundering – film of the year Photo courtesy of Paramount

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riter-director, Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan,”) is known to be a filmmaker with an inclination for shocking his audience. From his surreal debut “Pi” to his more mainstream but nevertheless bizarre ventures such as “The Wrestler” or “Black Swan,” his works have confounded, outraged and entranced moviegoers with their often controversial explorations of the human experience. However, none of his previous films compare in pure audacity to “Mother,” a deeply disturbing tale that is equal parts religious critique and psychosexual horror.

Rather than the twisty thriller that Paramount marketed the film to be, “Mother!” is in fact a quite heavy-handed Biblical allegory designed to incense and enrage. Taking meta swipes at

religion and humanity’s subsequent propensity for selfishness, the film follows a young homebody’s (Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”) struggle to keep it together as her older, poet husband (Javier Bardem, “No Country for Old Men”) allows a strange and discourteous couple (Ed Harris, “A Beautiful Mind”, and Michelle Pfeiffer, “Scarface”) into their middle-of-nowhere home. Soon enough more and more strangers flood the house, sending it into chaos and sending the leads’ seemingly idyllic relationship down a perverse rabbit hole. The “twist” is that all of this is a surface-level reimagining of the Christian creation story, with stand-ins for Mother Nature, God, Adam, Eve and other figures.

At its dark and twisted

heart, the film is a bold examination of humanity’s troubled relationship with the concept of a higher being, and the conclusions it draws aren’t pretty.

Humans are portrayed as petty and violent, while their wise creator is a narcissistic gaslighter who can’t see past his quest for adoration. However, the script is ultimately not smart enough to convincingly drive any of these points home.

Aronofsky oddly triumphed in interviews about the film, that he wrote the script in five days, and unfortunately for him, it shows. The dialogue is clunky and simple, the characters uneven and the metaphors far too on the nose. The result is an overly long film, the equivalent of an emboldened, smug and pretentious art student trying

to piss off his parents.

That’s not to say there isn’t merit in rebellion. The fact that “Mother!” was allowed to be made, let alone by a major American studio, is somewhat of a macabre miracle. Despite its structural shortcomings, Aronofsky and company do succeed in creating a disturbing tale that makes you think, and the film is sure to dominate cultural conversation about art for months to come. It’s a daring, risky venture that should be applauded for giving birth to that conversation. It’s just too bad that it’s all let down by a lack of truly meditative thinking on its subject matter, instead opting for cheap shocks and easy symbolism.

Ryan Ninesling | Executive Editor

A broad introduction to study abroad S

tudying abroad might be one of the biggest draws for prospective students looking to attend DU. Rated the third school in the nation for undergraduate participation in studying abroad, DU prides itself on sending 67.9% of students a year to countries all over the world.

While social media is swimming in pictures of students’ care-free adventures riding camels, sipping espresso and climbing ancient ruins, the process to becoming a seasoned world traveler takes time and hard work.

“We have the same message that we had last year and that is, don’t be spooked by study abroad,” said Office of International Education (OIE) Assistant Director, Stephanie Roberts.

When it comes to preparing to jet set, Roberts can’t stress enough that preparation time is key.

“The sooner the better, we really encourage students to give themselves as much time as

possible to do their research and meet with multiple advisors if they need.”

Although applications for the 2018 academic year aren’t due until January 18, there is a lot you can do early on to prepare yourself for finding the right programs for you.

DU’s study abroad program offers over 150 different programs in over 40 countries, including places like, Morocco, New Zealand and Japan. The first step in starting your journey abroad is finding a program that is a good fit for you.

“We definitely encourage students to step outside of their comfort zone, but you know what you need to be successful and finding a program that can help match that is important too,” said Roberts.

The OIE recommends that students come in for advising before week six to at least see if studying abroad is something they are interested in doing.

Students are also encouraged to meet with their academic advisors to see how they can best fit an education abroad into their college careers.

“It can be hard, it can be frustrating, it can have its challenges. That’s part of the experience too. That’s part of you kind of discovering how to deal with newness, a new system, a new community, a new culture,” said Roberts.

For students feeling like they want to get an early start on applying to the program of their dreams, DU is debuting an early application deadline on Dec. 15.

“It is the first time we’ve done this in an effort to try and help students avoid waiting until January, we really want to help students to be successful and to not be rushing through an application,” said Roberts.

Applications submitted on the December deadline will earn extra points towards the overall application score, which helps

determine program nomination.

Students are reminded that an early submission should not replace a quality one.

“You will be much better served by having a well thought out application completed where you have taken your time with your essay responses and if you have the ability to do that

by December 15th you will get additional points for that,” said Roberts.

For those who aren’t sure if study abroad is for them, there is no harm in making an appointment with an OIE advisor and seeing what resources are available to them if they do choose to further their education internationally. Some programs offer individual scholarships while DU offers the Cherrington Global Scholarship for all eligible applicants to help out with some costs.

Annie Nagel | Contributing Writer

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Mi Tierra: the borderlines of identity Photo Courtesy of The Denver Art Museum

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i Tierra, an exhibit hosted by the Denver Art Museum (On View until October 22) features various installations by thirteen Latinx artists that center around the subject of place, or perhaps placelessness, in the American West. Mi Tierra walks the intersections of identity in contemporary culture, from the social, political, cultural and personal.

In light of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) which celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, we urge you to visit before the exhibition is over. The works are

as vibrant and complex as the array of the culture they aim to translate into art, and the exhibition gives visitors a glimpse into the personal geographies of those who live amidst multiple cultural identities.

The artists (including Gabriel Dawe, Carmen Argote, Daniela Edburg) examine their own diverse histories, and the intersectional layerings of Hispano-American culture in cities across the western United States.

The explored themes are multivalent but include labor, nostalgia, memory, visibility and displacement. Installations incorporate many methods including digital animation, mixed media, performance-based video art, fiber constructions, painting, sculp-

ture and ceramics.

For Mexican-Americans, the physical boundary of the border countries can divide them — their families, their lives, their language, their cultural identity. Often times, we’re asked to define our identity in a singular manner —check one box which best applies. Mi Tierra is more honest, and instead celebrates the multiplicity and fluidity of identity, because we are all much more than any singular thing; we’re more like landscapes.

The artists respond to the questions life too often confronts them with: who are you, what are you — with deserved complexity. But these answers are all too painfully crucial now, as our country aims to separate

itself from its neighbor.

It may be possible to redefine citizenship, further control our borders and immigration policies and cut funding for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program born during the Obama Administration) but we cannot deny the duality of millions of people, people who can’t help but fit more than one box, people who are multilingual, multicultural and just plain more. Visit the exhibition for a peek into the complex geographies that people of Latin American descent inhabit, and for a chance to further understand the world in which we all collectively live.

Kendall Morris | Arts & Life Editor

Newman Center fall preview

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he Newman Center for Performing Arts is a stunningly constructed concert hall that has been separated as one of the nation’s finest music centers. Each year the Denver community looks forward to a new season of sensational concerts from some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. This fall is no different with a series of performances ranging from an R&B violinist duo to a world-renowned British a capella group. Be sure to purchase your tickets early as most shows will sell out fast.

Black Violin Florida natives, Kev Marcus and Wil B, began performing together as a fusion violin duo in 2004.

Although they rely heavily on classical music, Black Violin has been categorized as jazz, hip-hop, funk and modern classic. They’re sure to give a show unlike any other.

(Sept. 28- 29, 7:30 pm) Martha Graham Company

steeped with political, psychological and sexual contexts, the company will transform your previous perception of what dance can say.

(Oct. 7, 7:30 pm) A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy Refined symphony orchestra meets modern science-fiction media in this strange musical experience. (Oct. 20, 7:30 pm) Gregory Porter

Singer, song-writer and actor, Gregory Porter is known for his powerful vocals and sentimental lyrics. After winning a Grammy for Best Jazz Album in 2014, Porter’s concert is a guaranteed sell-out.

(Nov. 4, 7:30 pm) The King’s Singers This charming and wholesome British a capella group has been internationally admired for many years. Their concerts can be enjoyed by music-lovers of all ages. (Nov. 19, 7:30 pm)

Forerunner in the art of modern dance, Martha Graham Dance Company has been bringing excitement and innovation to the stage since 1927. With performances AnnMarie Marlow | Arts & Life Editor

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Making DU home: 5 tips for new transfers

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f you’re a new transfer student, the start of this school year is likely the most exciting yet terrifying point in your college career. Whatever made you leave your old school is now behind you, but the fears of making new friends and struggling with rigorous classes are lurking ahead.

I went through this stressful process when I transferred to DU last year, but once I was able to adjust, I never regretted my decision. Here are some tips that helped me navigate the transition and find my home as a Pioneer:

Put yourself out there to make meaningful friendships Making new friends is easily the most intimidating part of changing schools. It can be easy to feel like the odd one out in groups of friends that have already been formed, or while surrounded by freshmen at on-campus events during the first few weeks (Free pizza is only enticing for so long, after all). The deck can seem even more stacked against you if you

live off-campus. However, if you put yourself out there and strive to make lasting connections in your classes and clubs (get phone numbers, set up study/lunch dates), you’ll steadily make new, quality relationships.

Branch out, but not too much Be it Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Government, DUPB, religious and service groups or special interest clubs, there are so many new and interesting aspects of campus life that you’ll want to get involved in, especially if you came from a smaller or less social school. But be careful - this is an area in which there can certainly be too much of a good thing.

If you listen too much to your excitement and don’t realistically assess how much free time you have, you’ll quickly find yourself committing to more than you can handle. Don’t run the risk of your passions becoming more stressful than fun, or worse yet, navigating an awkward departure from an organization where people are counting on you. I would recommend trying out as much as you

can during your first three weeks, then narrowing your campus involvement down to two clubs/ organizations/projects that you’re really passionate about.

Expand your mind (and maybe your major) Academics is an area in which you should give yourself full reign to explore as much as you can.

This may seem counter-intuitive as you likely feel rushed to finish your degree in four years, since your credits didn’t transfer in neatly to our delightful quarter system. But to whatever degree it’s possible, take as many elective classes as you can in whatever interests you. DU has fantastic professors teaching small, engaging classes in nearly every department. I guarantee you won’t regret taking that supposedly impractical liberal arts class that’s calling your name. You may even discover a new passion that will take you beyond college.

Share, don’t compare Don’t forget that you have a unique, fascinating story as a

transfer. Depending on your circumstances, it may take a while to shake the feeling of being “behind.” The reality is that you’ve become wiser and more experienced in life decisions than most people your age through your transfer experience. Share this story with people you meet; wear it with pride. Avoid comparing it to the more “typical” stories you’ll hear, or thinking that your peers have a leg up on you by staying at the same school.

Take time to process Lastly, don’t try to be a hero.

There is nothing wrong with struggling emotionally or mentally with this big transition. Even if you aren’t too challenged, still be intentional about processing through it now, the whirlwind of midterms will be here before you know it. Don’t be afraid of frequently calling your parents or old friends, writing in a journal or making an appointment at the Health and Counseling Center (Let’s Talk is a more “temporary relief” counseling option as well).

Daniel Lorenzo | Contributing Writer

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“It” brings King’s monster to life – for better or worse

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Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros.

espite its endless popularity and infamy, many people seem to forget how strange and imperfect Stephen King’s “It” really is.

An overly detailed book roughly the size of a cinder block which features an immortal monster who only eats children, a space turtle and a pre-teen orgy should, by conventional standards, not be nearly as popular as it is. But as with all King stories, something about this creepy crawly tale sticks out, and in this case that would be the battle between a group of misfit kids and a clown so terrifying you can’t look away. The latest adaptation takes this conflict and runs with it, creating a wildly entertaining adaptation that nevertheless can’t escape some of the short falls of its source material.

Pushing up the story 30 years in order to set up a modern day sequel, the film takes place in fictional 1980s Derry, Maine and follows the Losers Club, a gang of misfit middle-school outcasts as

they struggle to defeat the titular It, an ageless being who feeds on children and their fear. The creature’s favorite form is that of the infamous dancing clown, Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård, “Hemlock Grove”), who opens the film and sets up the stakes by dining on innocent little Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott), younger brother of Club leader Bill (Jaeden Lieberher, “Midnight Special”).

The star of the show is obviously Skarsgård, who makes Tim Curry’s (“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”) memorable performance in the 1990 mini-series adaptation look like child’s play. The young Swede sells the terror with a twitchy, lisping performance who seethes with the proper amounts of disturbing glee and unabashed hatred for the children he is hunting. He’s the most horrifying monster to grace the screen in some time, backed up by impressive character designs from director Andy Muschietti (“Mama”) and company,

who have endless amounts of fun with not only Pennywise’s chilling design but with the other forms of It as well, ranging from a grotesque leper to an utterly horrific flute player.

While the clown is what will sell tickets to this film, the Losers Club gives “It” its heart. The standouts of the crew are Finn Wolfhand’s (“Stranger Things”) snarky Richie, Sophia Lillis’s sweet and spunky Bev and Jack Dylan Grazer’s fidgety hypochondriac Eddie.

Wolfhand plays the complete opposite of his now well-known “Stranger Things” character Mike, trading in quiet sensitivity for a brash motormouth role that provides brilliant comic relief in nearly every scene. Lillis shows range beyond her years with her determined role, forming the emotional backbone of the group, while Grazer is easily the most human and convincing member of the group who gets his fair share of great lines as well. The other Losers are great as well, and the

unit is an absolute blast to see all together, but the other characters fall a bit short mostly thanks to King’s original characterizations.

King is where the failures of the film come to light. For all the marvelous imagery and characters, the problems of his original story detract from what works. The tone of the film, just like the novel, can often shift wildly between extreme horror and light hearted, comingof-age whimsy, and as a result the film feels a bit uneven. The awkward shifts and pacing also make the proceedings feel more intense than truly frightening. Like with most of King’s work, the writing itself is overlooked in favor of the idea it is trying to pursue. Luckily for him, and for us, this tale is still one worth taking. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself asking what could have been if more creative liberty had been taken when bringing this monster to life.

Ryan Ninesling | Executive Editor

Most anticipated novels of the season A

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fter a summer of sitting by the pool, flipping through magazines or listlessly scanning the pages of a crime novel, autumn brings an exciting and provocative array of new stories that you won’t be able to put down. The start of school may have many feeling as though they are swimming in assigned readings, but these new bestsellers will offer a calming reprieve from the monotony of case studies and scholarly articles.

“Sing, Unburied, Sing” by Jesmyn Ward Author of National Book Award winning novel Salvage the Bones, Jesmyn Ward has created a new masterpiece that intimately portrays a family in the wake of tragedy. Sing, Unburied, Sing brings issues of race and

addiction into a new light using a unique epochal structure.

This new novel ties into Ward’s previous works through recurring themes of hope, heartache and loyalty.

“Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier” by Mark Frost The first season of “Twin Peaks: The Return” may have just come to an end, but creator Mark Frost is keeping the mania alive with a sequel to his immersive novel, The Secret History of Twin Peaks. The Final Dossier fills in the gap between the two series, explaining what went on in the misty, idyllic town during the last twenty-five years.

Expanding upon the lives of beloved “Twin Peaks” characters and the mysterious phenomena that surrounds them, Frost has

Celeste Ng | Photo courtesy of author

gifted his fans with a book that universal adolescent desire for a elevates the otherworldly show life wholly unlike one’s own. to yet another dimension.

“Artemis” by Andy Weir “Little Fires Everywhere” In the new science-ficby Celeste Ng tion thriller Artemis, Jasmine After winning Amazon’s Bashara is a typical, dissatisfied Book of the Year award in 2014 twenty-something who yearns for her debut novel, Everything I to make a name for herself and Never Told You, Celeste Ng has leave her hometown behind, only returned with Little Fires Every- her hometown is on the moon. where. The story is inspired by Author of New York Times Besther own memories of growing seller, The Martian, Andy Weir up in Shaker Heights, an oddly creates a lunar community where neat and orderly neighborhood. the divide between the wealthy In an interview with The Seattle and the working class is vast and Times, Ng explained that when generates a hostile atmosphere. she decided she wanted to write As Jasmine struggles to rise above about the Cleveland suburb, she her circumstances, she finds hercreated a family that embodied self caught in a dangerous web of the town’s orderly spirit only so larceny, crime and conspiracy. that she could “disrupt them.”

The novel is about mother daughter relationships and the AnnMarie Marlow | Arts & Life Editor

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