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2017 Diversity Summit inspires change on campus

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his year’s Diversity Summit hosted by DU took place from Thursday, Jan. 19 to Friday, Jan. 20 to promote and talk about diversity on campus and throughout the nation. Since 2001, the Diversity Summit at DU has been an event in which the DU community can come together to talk about diversity. This year’s Diversity Summit was themed “Many Stories, Many Truths: Overcoming Challenges in Building Community.” The summit hosted many keynote speakers, workshops and classes to offer spaces to talk about the complex issue of diversity.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, labor economist and author, spoke at DU’s 2017 Diversity

Summit on Thursday, Jan. 19. Her “master class” was on media, gender and the economy.

The room was p acked—many students and community members had to crowd in the back of the room in order to attend.

Dr. Malveaux began by telling the story of how she was almost lynched in Mississippi, the place where she lived most of her childhood, when she was a young teenager. She managed to describe the story in a light and funny manner, despite the severity of the topic. In fact, she got the crowd laughing throughout the duration of the speech.

Besides her humor, Dr. Malveaux was honest. She spoke of her views toward President Donald Trump, who she continuously referred to

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as “that man.” The author told the room that she is uncertain what the econ omy will look like under Trump’s administration, but she can only hope that President Trump’s constituency will keep him honest.

She gave the class a space to express their emotions yet still managed to have the crowd leave feeling hopeful.

There were many other classes and workshops that gave students and the community a space to have difficult conversations about diversity at not only the university, but also the across nation as a whole.

On Friday, Jan. 20, Kristy Kumar, a graduate student in the International Human Rights program, held a workshop on decolonizing the class-

room, both as a teacher and as a student. Again, many people crowded into the small room to attend. In the class, she stressed that those who are seeking to work in social justice must know that they aren’t going to abolish injustice, but that they are capable of working towards reducing the harm done because of injustice.

For the 17th year in a row, the Diversity Summit provided the DU community with resources to help reduce the harm caused by injustice, as well as inform the community and provide a space to have difficult conversations surrounding diversity.

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Trump inaugurated as 45th President

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n Jan. 20, 2017 at approximately 12 p.m.

EST, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Trump then gave his inaugural address, in which he promised to transfer power “from Washington D.C.” and give it back

to the American people, as well as to stop “American carnage,” among other things, according to the Washington Post’s transcription of the address.

Crowd numbers for the inauguration have become a hot topic of debate, with estimates ranging from about 160,000 people by The New York Times to 1.5 million

people by President Trump himself. All living former presidents were in attendance other than George H.W. Bush, who could not attend for health reasons. Hillary Clinton, who ran against Trump for the Democratic party, was also in attendance.

Various protests occurred in D.C. during and after the inaugu-

ration, some of which turned violent. In total, six police officers were injured and 217 protesters were arrested, according to a CNN report.

The Inauguration was followed by a parade and three official inaugural balls.

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Thousands march around the world on Jan. 21

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n Jan. 21, 2017, around two million people around the world protested Donald Trump’s presidency and marched for women’s rights in nearly 700

Women’s Marches across the world. Demonstrations took place on all seven continents.

The largest in the U.S. took place in Los Angeles, where 750,000 people attended, followed by

Washington D.C., where about half a million marched together.

Denver’s march was one of the largest in the nation, with over 100,000 people attending.

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DU lacrosse star Miller not returning for senior season

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reseason first-team All-American from the 2017 Face-Off Yearbook, senior midfielder Zach Miller (Steamburg, New York), will not be returning to play for the Pioneers for the 2017 campaign.

The news was released on Jan. 16

by Inside Lacrosse from DU Head Coach Bill Tierney.

“Zach [Miller] has decided to take some time away from school,” Tierney said in an interview with Inside Lacrosse. “We are obviously disappointed in his decision, but respect his right to make it and hope that everything works out for him.”

Miller grew up on an Allegany Reservation in Steamburg, New York. In an interview with The Denver Post, Miller said he played lacrosse for the pleasure of the creator who demonstrated the game of lacrosse as a form of healing people.

“Obviously being closer to his daughter, Annamae, will make him happier, as the rigors of

school and missing her eventually took their toll,” Tierney said. “I feel comfortable in knowing that we provided Zach [Miller] with the financial, coaching, mentoring and academic support necessary for him to succeed in college and am thankful for having had him on our team for three years.”

Miller, who started in every game since he joined the program in 2013, amassed 91 goals and 77 assists over three seasons, including a 47-game point-streak that ended against St. John’s University on April 16 of 2016.

“He [Miller] was certainly an instrumental part of our recent success as he achieved one of his personal goals of winning a national championship. Zach’s [Miller’s] teammates, fans and coaches will miss him, but his personal and academic circumstances didn’t allow him to continue the process in his final year. We wish Zach [Miller] and Annamae much good fortune in

the future,” Tierney said.

Miller’s absence will be pronounced, but the Pioneers’ roster is loaded with depth.

Senior attackman Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) and junior faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) were also picked as preseason All-Americans by Face-Off Yearbook.

Returning attackmen include junior Connor Donahue (Groton, Massachusetts) and Colton McCaffrey (Parker, Colorado).

The rising sophomore class has talent in each position with returners Austin French (Danville, California) and Nate Marano (Tustin, California) up top. Colton Jackson, a starting midfielder, alongside senior Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia) and Sean Mayle (San Carlos, California) are expected to be dominant in the midfield.

Defensively, the “Dylan Duo” of Dylan Johnson (Englewood, Colorado) and Dylan Gaines (Baltimore, Maryland) will

work alongside senior Christian Burgdorf (Westfield, New Jersey). Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) earned the start in goal last season, but David Winsor (Boulder, Colorado) will have his chance to battle for the position this year.

Denver’s incoming freshman class is full of talent, including lefty attackman Ethan Walker (Peterborough, Ontario) who was named the 2016 U.S.A Today All U.S.A-Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year and boasted an impressive performance at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) U-19 World Lacrosse Championships with 14 points (8G - 6A) in six games.

The Pioneers are pre-ranked as the No. 1-team for the upcoming 2017 season.

Denver embarks on its 2017 campaign with a trip to Johns Hopkins University on Saturday, Jan. 28. Faceoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. MT. Sasha Kandrach | News Editor

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Dunk, Hamilton selected in MLS Superdraft

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or the first time in program history, the DU men’s soccer team had two players selected in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Superdraft, right back Reagan Dunk (Dallas, Texas) and midfielder Sam Hamilton (Evergreen). Dunk was picked at No. 13

by Real Salt Lake and Hamilton at No. 15 was drafted by his hometown Colorado Rapids.

The two seniors helped lead Denver to back-to-back undefeated regular seasons in 2015 and 2016, while also advancing to the school’s first ever College Cup this past year.

Dunk was a two-time All American in his time patrolling the backline for DU. In 74 starts for the Pioneers, he recorded two goals and 18 assists. His 79 total appearances is second in school history.

Helping to lead a talented defense, Dunk’s work on the right side saw Denver finish third nationally in goals against average (.52) and shutout percentage (.58) in 2016. He was named Summit League Defensive Player of the Year for 2016 because of his excellent, shutdown play.

Hamilton, as a midfielder, was also an integral part of DU’s much-improved defense. The club’s captain for the past two seasons, his precise passing, leadership and excellent man-marking skills helped transform Denver into a nationally elite soccer program.

A 2016 Summit League FirstTeamer and CoSIDA Academic All-American, Hamilton leaves Denver as one of its most decorated players of all time. His 83 appearances is the most in school history.

He posted three career goals and 13 career assists.

The duo finished with a collective 59-13-11 record in their fouryear Pioneer careers. DU won the Summit League Regular Season and Tournament titles in each of those four seasons.

In the last nine seasons, Denver has produced eight MLS draft picks.

The program has also recently seen players sign homegrown deals with their respective MLS teams before their senior year, as Kortne Ford (2017, Colorado Rapids) and Jordan Schweitzer (2016, Seattle Sounders) have done.

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PIO BIO: Patrick guillory SPORT: Swimming GRADE: Senior

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atrick Guillory, a 21-yearold senior swimmer, recently finished his final season at DU. Guillory is from Houston, Texas and has been swimming for 17 years. When he was younger, he made the decision to pursue a swimming career throughout high school

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and college. In addition to being incredibly talented at the sport and truly enjoying it, Guillory knew swimming was the best way to gain a top-tier education. He is an international business major.

Originally, Guillory was planning to attend Eastern Carolina University, but reminiscing about

an eighth grade trip to Colorado made him pursue other options.

DU is the only NCAA Division 1 men’s swimming program in the state, so naturally, it was the program Guillory was drawn to. While visiting DU for the first time in February of 2013, he really bonded with the team.

“I could tell they were just being themselves around me. They were honest and they just talked about Denver, DU and the people here. I liked the unity and the connection within the team,” said Guillory.

Interestingly enough, the lack of a football team at DU was also a huge perk for Guillory.

“My whole life, people would always ask about football or why I wasn’t doing that [playing football],” he said. “I was a state champion in high school and people were telling me I shouldn’t be swimming, that I should be playing football instead.

There wasn’t a giant sport here at DU that would just stomp on swimming and I knew I would still get respect for my sport.”

Over the past summer, Guillory traveled to Amsterdam for a study abroad program that allowed him to work and train.

This experience has greatly impacted his final season with DU swimming.

“Experiencing life outside the U.S. and having to train on my own made me miss the sport. In my senior year, I wanted to leave a positive impact on the program and I decided to just enjoy it as much as I could. I wanted to use my energy to pump up my teammates and to see how far I could get in my final season. It’s cool to get best times, but the numbers became less important to me,” said Guillory.

In his final season, Guillory competed in the 100 meter breaststroke, the 200 meter breaststroke and the 100 meter fly. He holds the DU records for the 400 meter freestyle relay with a time of 2:54.56 and the 200 meter medley relay with a time of 1:26.89.

The weekend of Jan. 13 and 14 was senior weekend for the team and Guillory was excited to have his father in town for the meet.

“It was important for me to do well in front of him,” he said.

“I’m an only child and he wants to see his son do well and then brag to his friends like any dad. It was the best meet of my life and I had great times.”

There are two meets remaining before the team competes at the Summit League Conference meet from Feb. 15 through Feb. 18.

Although his final season is almost over, Guillory has no regrets, and he is ready for the next part of his life to begin.

“I couldn’t do this for another year. I’m a very foresighted thinker, and I’ve been preparing for this. I know the mindset to take in this transition from talking to seniors before.

A lot of college athletes struggle with that. For 17 years, I’ve had something to do everyday. It’s been my life, but it’s going to change, and I’m going to have a lot more freedom,” he said.

After graduation, Guillory plans to return to Amsterdam to connect with a startup company, work in the marketing and coding fields as well as begin a music career with live music and instrumentation (fun fact: Guillory can play eight instruments).

Guillory has greatly enjoyed his time as a DU swimmer, even as he now looks toward the future.

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DU women’s basketball drops two

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he Denver women’s basketball squad dropped two Summit League home games this week, falling to South Dakota State University (SDSU) on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and the University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday, Jan. 21.

DU was looking to put an end to SDSU’s four game winning streak on Wednesday night, but was unable to capitalize. However, after falling to the Jackrabbits in both meetings last season by large margins, Wednesday night’s matchup appeared to be a significant step in the right direction.

The Pioneers took the lead 18-17 midway through the second quarter behind a hot start from freshman guard Lauren Loven (Scottsdale, Arizona), who made a pair of early triples to put SDSU on their heels. However, the Jackrabbits responded with a few threes of their own, which sparked a 14-2 run late in the half.

This would ultimately prove to be the turning point from which Denver could never recover.

Balanced production from the Pios’ guards helped keep the Jackrabbits within striking distance down the stretch.

Loven led a late fourth-quarter charge with nine points and received help from fellow underclassmen sophomore guard Samantha Romanowski (Mountlake Terrace, Washington), who tallied two points and two assists, and freshman guard Briana Johnson (Carson, California), who got in on the action as well with five fourth-quarter points. Their gritty effort would sadly come up just short.

The score at the final buzzer was DU 63, SDSU 72. Loven led the team with another solid performance, scoring 20 points. She did most of her damage from behind the arc, shooting 50 percent on 12 attempts. Junior guard Ciera

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Morgan (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) led in both the assist (five) and rebound categories (seven).

“Minus that one stretch, it was a ballgame. It’s something that we’ll take into the next game for sure,” said Head Coach Kerry Cremeans.

Denver’s annual Pink Game on Saturday against Omaha was another gritty performance, but again, they were unable to come out on top.

DU was behind the entire first half and entered the break down nine points. Their resilience, however, would kick-in as the second half whistle blew. Loven started off the third quarter with a deep three, and from there, the Pioneers would outscore the Mavericks by nine points, heading into the final quarter even at 57.

For a brief period, Denver held the lead 65-61 after a beautiful baseline triple from senior guard Jacqlyn Poss (Shoreview, Minnesota) and another from the top of

the arc by Romanowski, but they would be unable to hang on.

With a dazzling field goal percentage of 63.6 percent in the fourth quarter, Omaha took control. The final score would read DU 73, Omaha 82. Once again, Denver showed incredible poise and determination in the loss.

Poss would lead the team in points with 21, Morgan in the assist category with five and redshirt sophomore forward Jahla Osborn (Safford, Virginia) led in rebounds, snagging nine.

“To see some post presence inside and score from the outside as well… that’s definitely a positive for us on the offensive end,” said Cremeans.

The team now has an overall record of 4-16 and is 1-6 in Summit League contests.

Their next game is on the road versus Oral Roberts on Jan. 25.

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DU hockey splits series with SCSU on road

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o. 2 Denver hockey traveled on the road to face the St. Cloud State (SCSU) Huskies on Jan. 20-21. DU lost the first game of the series in overtime, 3-2, while winning the second by a score of 3-1.

Senior forward Emil Romig (Vienna, Austria) took a hooking penalty only six seconds into Denver’s first game, which was representative of the team’s poor Friday night play. SCSU would capitalize on the powerplay with a snipe from the slot on junior goaltender Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Alberta) only 51 seconds into the match.

Roughly two minutes later, a resilient Denver squad would answer with a goal of their own.

Freshman Henrik Borgstrom (Helsinki, Finland) unloaded a wicked wrister off the rush which beat the goalie high glove-side, evening the game 1-1.

Freshman Liam Finlay (Kelowna, British Columbia) gave DU a 2-1 lead only 2:54 into the second period. SCSU evened the score 2-2 with 27 seconds left in the period when Jaillet allowed a soft goal under his left pad.

Entering the third period, senior Evan Cowley (Evergreen) replaced Jaillet as the Pioneers’ netminder.

Cowley put on an impressive performance, making 12 saves.

The teams played to a tie in regulation, but a tip-in goal gave the Huskies the victory in overtime.

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The Pioneers were fortunate to get close to victory, as they were outshot 43-26 in the game.

Eager to bounce back, Denver gave a better effort on Saturday en route to a 3-1 Pioneer win. DU tied SCSU in shots this time, 38-38.

The Huskies got out to an early 1-0 lead in the first period, but it would be short-lived. A behind the back pass by senior Evan Janssen (Green Bay, Wisconsin) found sophomore Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) in front of the net for Denver’s equalizer, tying the game 1-1 at 6:18 of the second period. Gambrell and Borgstrom are now tied for the team lead in points with 23.

Hungry in front of the net,

sophomore Jarid Lukosevicius (Squamish, British Columbia) chipped home an unassisted goal only minutes later to secure a 2-1 lead for the visiting Pioneers.

A successful powerplay, which was one-for-one on the night, helped DU to a 3-1 lead early in the final frame when freshman Michael Davis (St. Louis, Missouri) sniped the goaltender glove-side. A strong penalty kill (two-for-two, one-forone in the third period) also aided the Pioneers in their 16th win of the season.

DU will host the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Jan. 27 and 28 in their next live-game action.

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Denver men’s and women’s tennis begin spring play

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U’s men’s and women’s tennis programs began spring competition over the weekend on Jan. 20 and 21, returning with successful performances.

The men’s program travelled to Boise, Idaho to compete against the Boise State Broncos at Idaho’s Eagle Tennis Club. The Denver Pioneers claimed three singles victories and two doubles wins.

Senior Diogo Rocha (Lisbon, Portugal), junior Jesse Ruder-Hook (Denver, Colorado) and freshman Pedro Fernandez Del Valle (Newport Beach, California) collected multiple wins in singles and doubles matches.

The men’s program will travel to Columbus, Ohio on Jan. 27 through Jan. 29 to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Kick-Off event. The team

will begin the event by competing against Old Dominion University.

The women’s program competed in the Hurricane Invite in Tulsa, Oklahoma from Jan. 20 through Jan. 22. The Pioneers dominated the competition, winning six singles and seven doubles matches.

Senior Maureen Slattery (Newport News, Virginia), junior Julia O’Loughlin (Highland Beach, Florida) and sophomore Bianca Mok (Boise, Idaho) boasted successful performances in singles and doubles play.

The women’s program will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the ITA Kick-Off event on Jan. 27 through Jan. 29 to continue their spring season competition.

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No. 7 gymnastics finishes second at Utah meet O n Friday, Jan. 20, the DU gymnastics team traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to compete in a meet hosted by the University of Utah. Boise State University and the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) were also competing at this quad meet. Prior to competition, DU was ranked No. 7 in the nation, Utah was ranked No. 5 and Boise State was ranked No. 15. DU took second to Utah’s 197.625 with a score of 196.875. Boise State came in third with a score of 196.225, and UIC finished last at 193.250.

Following the meet, the rankings have not changed.

DU began the meet on bars and finished the event with a season high of 49.275. Senior Leah Lomonte (Katy, Texas) set a personal best with a 9.875. Senior Julia Ross (Henderson, Nevada) and freshman Sam Ogden (Allen, Texas) both scored 9.900—personal bests for each gymnast. Ross, Ogden and freshman Maddie Karr (Stillwater, Minnesota) tied for second place for the event.

On beam, Karr led the team with a 9.875, followed by a score of 9.825 from Ross, sophomore Kaitlyn Schou (Orlando, Flor-

ida) and senior Rachel Fielitz (Walden, New York) and a 9.775 from junior Nikole Addison (Fort Myers, Florida). The team score for the beam was 49.125.

When it came to the final two events, floor and vault, DU only had five gymnasts competing.

Junior Claire Hammen (Loveland, Colorado) and sophomore Grace Broadhurst (Broomfield, Colorado) typically compete in these events, but both are currently recovering from injuries.

The team scored 49.125, led by Addison’s 9.875. She took third in the meet. Ross scored a personal season high with a 9.800.

Vault was the final and best event for the Pioneers, as they finished with a final score of 49.350.

Fielitz had the best score for DU and the second best overall with a 9.900. Addison had another career high with 9.875, as did Schou with a 9.850.

The team’s next meet will be in Morgantown, West Virginia on Jan. 29. DU will compete against West Virginia University, Temple University and Towson University.

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Denver men’s basketball improves to 12-8 (4-3 conf.)

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oming off a high-powered win against North Dakota State University (NDSU) at home on Jan. 14, DU men’s basketball (12-8; 4-3 Summit League) took to the road for two games, hoping to continue their winning streak. Despite a strong effort, the Pioneers fell 97-88 to the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (1110; 4-4 Summit League) on Jan. 18, but they were able to defeat Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 78-74 on Jan. 21.

The Pioneers scored more points than they did against NDSU the week before, but were outpaced by the Mavericks’ offense in their first game of the week. It was the most points DU has scored all season

(88), but it was also the most they’ve allowed (97). Omaha has been the Summit League’s second highest scoring team all year, so their strong performance is no surprise.

Despite pulling close at several points during the game, in fact outscoring Omaha in the second half, the Mavericks still managed to maintain control. DU actually shot more efficiently than Omaha, but Omaha was better from the three and the free throw lines.

However, the silver lining is that backup sophomore guard Bradley George (Houston, Texas) had a career-high 17 points off the bench and sophomore Joe Rosga (St. Paul, Minnesota) and junior Daniel Amigo (El Paso, Texas),

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who was Summit League Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 8, continued their standout seasons with game-high point totals.

Jan. 21’s game against IUPUI (9-12; 3-4 Summit League) was unsurprisingly more low-scoring, especially after the last couple huge offensive efforts from the Pioneers.

DU rallied from behind in the second half to win 78-74. It’s the first time that the Pioneers have won at IUPUI in four meetings in Indianapolis.

IUPUI led at the half, but DU Head Coach Rodney Billups and his team were able to adjust to take the lead midway through the second half. The lead went back and forth, but strong defense at the end and conversions at the free throw line

kept DU in the driver’s seat until the end of the game.

Rosga led DU with 19 points, including three three-pointers, but the game was a team effort with sophomore forward C.J. Bobbitt (Harker Heights, Texas) and junior guard Jake Pemberton (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) coming in clutch at the end of the game.

The Pioneers’ next match is at home at Magness Arena against South Dakota State University (9-13; 2-5 Summit League) at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25. DU is currently tied for second in the Summit League standings.

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PIONEER VOICES Question of the week:

If you could be any animal, which animal would you be?

“A lion.”

Abenezer Beyene, Junior

“If I were an animal, I would be a leaf bug so I could be one with nature.”

Carly LeRoy, Sophomore

DU’s housing options flop for the majority of upperclassmen

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f you are considering studying abroad during Fall Quarter while here at DU (like 70 percent of Pios), then you are in for quite the scramble when it comes to finding a place to live when you get back.

DU loves to brag about their study abroad statistics and rightfully so. According to the DU website, an average of 70 percent of DU students study abroad during their college career and the school is commonly ranked within the top four study abroad institutions in the U.S. in terms of participation. DU makes it almost commonplace to travel across the world during the Fall Quarter of students’ third years, and with scholarships and an impressive and accessible Office of International Education, studying abroad is enticing for many.

Why, then, does DU place little to no importance on the issue of where students will live when they return to campus for Winter Quarter?

It is no secret that the DU campus lacks enough housing for all its students. First and second

year students are required—barring any exceptions for transfer students, students with disability accommodations, etc.—to live in on-campus residence halls, and even still, second years are pushed to find other options for lack of space.

Third and fourth years have no guarantees at all that they can live on campus. While some students will likely seek off-campus apartments or houses for the independence of it, many students need to stay on campus in order for their housing scholarships to apply, which helps keep the cost of attendance manageable. Still, DU has made it clear that there is not enough space.

“Please know that there is very limited spaces available in the on-campus apartments for the 2017-2018 academic year.

If you do not receive a space during room selection, you will be placed on a waitlist based upon their housing application submission date. We will work until the start of the fall 2017 quarter to move through the waitlist. We will be giving priority to students who will be at DU for the entire academic year

(fall, winter and spring quarters),” said DU Housing in an email to rising third and fourth year students on Jan. 9.

This means a few things for students. First off, students are not guaranteed space during room selection. Second, they may be waitlisted until Fall Quarter, and since most students depart for their abroad locations in mid to late summer, this requires some to leave the U.S. without knowing where they will live when they return.

Thirdly, it reminds that those going abroad are at the very bottom of the priority list to receive housing from DU. As a student with a recently completed study abroad application, I am beyond excited to travel abroad. However, I cannot help but worry about how housing will work out for me when I return. I am not from Colorado, so if I do not receive DU housing and cannot find an apartment before leaving the country, I do not know where I will live once I arrive back on campus for Winter Quarter. My family is as stressed about the housing situation as I am and I wish I

could give them some peace of mind about study abroad, but DU does not make it easy.

Those who receive an on-campus living space after abroad will likely be placed with random roommates, which can be an added stress. Those who find off-campus housing either have to sign a full lease and attempt to find a sublet while they are abroad or sign a lease from January through June, which would be just as difficult.

The complexities surrounding housing add stress and uncertainty to the otherwise exciting circumstances of applying to study abroad.

If DU wants to keep its study abroad statistics up, there needs to be more of an effort given toward those participating.

Whether that means building a new residence hall or apartment complex, setting aside specific space for abroad students or something else, DU needs to take action sooner rather than later.

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The “Unaffordable Care Act”: A Pioneer’s stance on the issue

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n Sept. 9, 2009, during a joint session of Congress, Barack Obama exclaimed that his signature healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), would not add one dime to the national deficit.

Simultaneously, the former 44th President, in the same speech, promised the American people improvement in the quality and affordability of their healthcare.

Unfortunately, much of Obama’s rhetoric regarding Obamacare (the common epithet for the ACA) yielded misleading and fallacious information.

Within months of the ACA’s premier, Obama’s no-debt healthcare pledge was promptly exposed as false by the US Senate Budget Committee that reported that billions of dollars would be added to the deficit as a result of Obamacare spending. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced in March of 2016 that “the projected net cost of

the [Obamacare] provisions” for the next decade was $1.4 trillion.

The CBO also acknowledged in the same report that the cost for these provisions increased by $136 billion from the 2015 report, which leaves open the possibility for significant monetary increases to occur every year. The national debt, according to the Treasury Department, is now surmounting to $19.9 trillion, making it clear that our federal government cannot continue to pay for over a trillion dollars in increased spending.

In addition to the federal government not being able to afford Obamacare, much of the American population is seeing significant inflation to their monthly premiums.

For example, USA TODAY reported in October of 2016 that “unsubsidized health care premiums” were expected to increase nationally by 25 percent, with some states’ average outlay increasing by over 50

percent. These skyrocketing costs paired with the fact that national wages, according to Pew Research Center, have flat lined for decades presents the most significant problem with the Affordable Care Act—it is simply costing the American people too much money.

Recently, Obamacare aficionados have attempted to persuade the American people that an ACA repeal would result in millions of Americans losing health insurance. However, this would not be the case if a suitable replacement program was enacted directly proceeding the repeal. In a Town Hall with CNN, the current Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, clearly laid out his plan for dealing with Obamacare. First, he said that he will repeal the ACA, while simultaneously passing the healthcare replacement measure. He assured the American people that he is moving expeditiously and carefully on an

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alternative healthcare bill that will bring relief to struggling Americans. Ryan also added that those who directly received healthcare assistance from Obamacare plans and those with pre-existing conditions will not lose insurance under the replacement law.

Now, with the Washington Post predicting that healthcare spending will “climb 5.6 percent each year,” if we allow the current healthcare disaster to continue without amend, out of control premium costs and uncontrollable government spending will become the new normal for many Americans.

As the famous proverb goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and if the Affordable Care Act is not repealed, Americans better count on that routine “apple” to keep them away from any medical care—because they likely will not be able afford it.

Samuel Holt | Contributing Writer

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long University Boulevard and Evans Avenue, one can find countless restaurants: Illegal Pete’s, Jerusalem’s, Ginza Sushi, The Ramen House and another gem: Pho Saigon Star.

Pho Saigon Star is set back from University Boulevard, but their sign sticks out to attract hungry college students and other customers alike. Pho Saigon Star has an outdoor patio area and a dining room that features giant, colorful fish that hang from the ceiling, adding a unique splash of color to the atmosphere of the tiny restaurant. If you’re looking for a tasty dinner near campus or for a great location to share a meal with visiting friends or family, this little pho restaurant is perfect.

There are many great things about Pho Saigon Star. It’s close to campus, has super speedy service and it’s absolutely delicious; however, perhaps the best aspect of Pho Saigon Star is that it is very affordable for a college student budget. Meals usually range in price from $9 to $15, which is

extremely reasonable given the size of the dishes. You get a big, hearty meal to fill you up—and maybe even leftovers for later.

Whether you get pho, Pad Thai or decide on something more simple like sesame chicken, you’re guaranteed a scrumptious meal.

Personally, I like the grilled chicken pho or the Pad Thai, both of which add some extra spice to kick up the flavor. Some other good choices include the sesame scallops or Vietnamese garlic butter shrimp if you like seafood, and the chicken coconut soup can warm you up on cold days.

I have gone to Pho Saigon Star many times since coming to DU, and I’ve always had great food and good times. I would definitely give this restaurant a rating of 4 out of 5 stars because of the affordable price, generous portions and speedy service. I highly recommend this campus staple to satisfy your Vietnamese cravings.

Pho Saigon Star can be found at 2045 S. University Blvd.

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The Grind: Lost Coffee Justin Cygan | Clarion

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ocated on E. Evans Avenue under the One Observatory Park Apartments, Lost Coffee is the newest member of a chain of locally owned coffee shops that started in Castle Rock, Colo. in 2010. The Evans location is the first expansion out of the Castle Rock area for the company.

This new addition to the Denver coffee scene is located in a perfect area for the service of DU members and the University neighborhood at large, taking up an empty space on the corner of Evans and University that has been vacant for quite some time.

The store held a soft opening the week of the Jan. 8, but it has planned a grand opening for February.

Lost Coffee’s exterior is nothing special, just streetside windows, but the interior is a splendid minimalist space that feels much bigger than it is in reality. The space is made up of bar-style seating against the walls and two large communal

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tables in the middle of the store.

Small minimalist touches such as little potted plants and a circular shelving unit full of take-home coffee and other accessories create a nice vibe within the the store. The decor isn’t fully finished yet—according to store manager Erica—and the shop still has some finishing touches to go.

An exterior sign is going up soon, and other features are expected to be added to the interior. One of the most exciting additions to come in the upcoming weeks is the inclusion of two wallmounted taps for Nitro brewed iced coffee and housemade Kombucha. Even in its incomplete state, though, it’s a beautiful and fitting space and a welcome addition to the DU area.

The menu at Lost Coffee is pretty standard coffeeshop fare--not as simple as some similar stores (Amante, Little Owl) but also not as complex as the average Starbucks. There’s the typical Americano ($2.15 for a small), cappuccino ($3.10), iced coffee ($2.25 for a medium, no

word on how much the Nitro brew will be) and latte ($3.40).

There’s also some speciality selections, such as a White Dublin (white mocha and Irish cream $4.35) or the Sweet Cannella (caramel and cinnamon latte $4.35). The shop also sells tea options, such as a Chai latte ($3.25) and multiple bagged and loose leaf teas ($2.65).

This reviewer had a cold brewed iced coffee. The cold brew is brewed for 24 hours straight to create a creamy, yet strong iced drink that beats out other, more diluted options such as those put out by the average chain coffee company. The cold brew was delectable and cheaper than the options at similar shops. It would have been extra tasty with a little vanilla, and this reviewer is very excited for the Nitro brew option, which opens up an entirely new door of flavor.

Lost Coffee might be very new to the Denver coffee scene, but the strength of their Castle Rock stores definitely lends

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them a hand in entering Denver’s competitive market. Lost’s modern space is a perfect addition to the cosmopolitan stretch of University Boulevard. The store is bright and spacious, and could definitely be a spot for studying or conversation, though it also seems a little more suited to the quick stop or morning coffee run.

The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, and the space exudes a certain confidence and dedication to the craft of making speedy, no-frills, simple and delicious coffee in a beautiful modern setting.

Cost: $ Suggestions: Iced coffee (Nitro brew when available), Chai latte.

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DU Spotlight: Global Brigades

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lobal Brigades is a nonprofit, international organization that was founded in 2003 with a medical brigade to Honduras.

The organization has an objective to aid communities in reaching health and economic goals, particularly in countries abroad. For that reason, Global Brigades has several different chapters that specialize in these practices.

At DU, there are chapters/ brigades for public health, water, micro-finance, medical and human rights. Students meet throughout the school year to learn about the mission of the club and to prepare for their respective brigades, which include practicing what they

will be doing once they reach the host country. This year, only one chapter will be embarking on a brigade: the medical chapter.

During spring break, the club will be traveling to Nicaragua.

“It is such a tangible thing to work for all year,” said Kylie Van Hoesen, one of the senior co-presidents of the DU medical chapter, who is majoring in biology. “When you get there, you are so glad you put in so many hours.”

The medical brigade will be bringing several local doctors to Nicaragua to set up a medical clinic that the students will be assisting with. The goal is to bring basic medical care to communities that do not have access to it, but the greater objective is

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to teach the local people about methods of hygiene that they can then carry on once the brigade leaves. In order to do this, the club fundraises for a variety of toiletries so they can pack hygiene kits to hand out at the clinic.

“The benefit of it [the brigade to Nicaragua] is giving so much to communities who are so grateful,” said club chairperson and senior biology major Taylor Davis, who has been on several brigades with DU. “It truly does inspire you to be a physician for the right reasons.”

The brigade is typically a hit within the community. Last year, the clinic saw over 1,000 patients in just three days. Additionally, the hygiene kits, which usually

contain soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and other necessities, ran out before the first day was over.

To raise more funds for hygiene kits, the club is hosting a gala event in which they will raffle off coffee beans from Nicaragua, gift cards and other prizes. The event is being held on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in Craig Community Hall. Students, faculty and community members are all encouraged to attend.

For more information about joining the club or attending a meeting, please email dumedbrigades@gmail.com.

Madison Heller | Copy Editor

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Pio Personality: JMAC’s gem, Jimmy

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his week, we meet Jimmy. Jimmy can be found in the JMAC Convenience Store (C-Store) and readily greets passing students with a friendly smile, a wave or a “How’s it goin,’ ma’ queen?”

Jimmy is originally from Oakland, California and is a diehard Raiders fan. In his spare time, he enjoys playing chess and cooking—especially Caribbean food. When walking by or into the C-Store, one can always see this charismatic employee jamming to his favorite rapper, E-40, or some classic R&B. Also a self-proclaimed family man, Jimmy is the second youngest of his five siblings. Incredibly, seven generations of Jimmy’s family have lived in Colorado.

He accurately describes himself as funny, outgoing, friendly and laid-back.

Jimmy started working at DU in 2014 and has undeniably made his mark on campus. His favorite memory here was when he was awarded Employee of the Year at the beginning of Winter Quarter.

When asked what his favorite part about DU is, he answered without hesitation, “Well, y’all...I’m around success

everyday.”

Jimmy has not always been a Sodexo employee at DU, however. The thing he wishes everyone knew is that he is actually an ex-gang member.

“I’m a changed man. I’ve had a lot of different experiences and I’m happy with where I am now, but I want people to know that I’m changed and I’m proud,” said Jimmy.

Students ardently reciprocate warm feelings towards Jimmy. Kylie Van Aken, a junior majoring in engineering from Seattle, loves the positivity that Jimmy brings to JMAC. “He [Jimmy] is always super friendly, says hi to everyone and makes your day a little brighter,” said Abby Leigh, a freshman socio-legal studies major from Bainbridge Island, Wash. “Jimmy always makes me smile.”

Jimmy is a cherished member of the DU community and has made, and continues to make, a positive impact on students’ lives by confirming that simple, genuine kindness goes a long way.

Maya Pinon | Contributing Writer

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M. Night Shyamalan cements his comeback with the brilliant “Split”

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nce a Hollywood poster boy, M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense”) became nothing short of a laughing stock in the years after he turned genre conventions on their heads with films like “The Sixth Sense,” “Unbreakable” and “Signs.” Shyamalan fell into an unfortunate pattern of becoming a parody of himself: populating every film he made with hammy twists and ridiculous premises. The shtick got old fast and many wondered if the writer-director would ever again capture the greatness of his early work. After last year’s “The Visit” gave audiences a glimpse of a potential comeback for the master of horror, Shyamalan’s newest film “Split” has arrived to boldly prove his worth again.

“Split” tells the tale of Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy, “Atonement”), an individual who has 23 individual identities living inside of him. Preparing for the arrival of a prophetic and danger-

ous 24th personality called “The Beast,” three of Kevin’s personas hijack his mind and kidnap teenage girls Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Witch”), Claire (Haley Lu Richardson, “The Edge of Seventeen”) and Marcia (Jessica Sula, “Skins”) to serve as sacrifices. Desperate, the trio must try and manipulate Kevin’s fluctuating personalities in order to survive.

The show really belongs to McAvoy, who gives it his all to create the unique personas that make up Kevin. The four primary identities seen throughout the film (neat sociopath Dennis, mommy dearest Patricia, rambunctious child Hedwig and laidback Barry) feel like well-defined, organic characters. The result is nothing short of an acting miracle, as McAvoy turns what could easily be a disastrous role into a committed and disturbing performance. He completely sells the wildly conceived version of multiple personality disorder and in turn makes the film a hell of a lot

of a fun.

Taylor-Joy is similarly brilliant, further cementing herself as the horror actress to watch after this and her fascinating role in last year’s “The Witch.” She embodies the perhaps “split” personas of her character as well, moving effortlessly between her character’s determined grit and tortured soul.

Ultimately, she grounds the plot and aids in making “Split” emotionally believable—a tall order for a film with a story as bonkers as this.

For all its camp, Shyamalan’s script is endlessly entertaining and sharp-witted. The film never offers a dull moment, playing games with the audience’s mind at a nonstop pace, while backing it all up with a mixture of brilliantly weird humor and disturbing thrills. It certainly doesn’t hurt that it’s also shot with the visual finesse expected out of a Shyamalan film, composed with a dreamlike mixture of uncomfortable close-ups, disorienting points-of-view and dreary light-

ing motifs. All of the parts work together to turn a seemingly trashy tale into a meticulously plotted journey into darkness.

“Split” is ultimately a forsaken artist’s reclamation of confidence.

Shyamalan rejects both what made him popular and what made him hated to create what appears to be a deeply personal exercise in filmmaking. He can’t help escaping some of his old ways, throwing in a trademark twist (one that, however, does little to affect the plot of the film, but just gives it a new context for fans of his earlier work), barrels of exposition and, of course, a cameo, but in the end, “Split” feels like Shyamalan’s most fully realized work since the films that made him a household name.

In a cinematic era where pure enjoyment is often difficult to find at the movies, it’s wonderful to welcome an old master back to the table.

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HBO’S “The Young Pope” brings a disturbing new pontiff to life

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n HBO’s new miniseries “The Young Pope,” the show’s disconcerting mood is immediate. In the opening scene, Lenny Belardo, Pope Pius XIII, played by Jude Law (“The Talented Mr. Ripley”) crawls out, clad in his holy garb, from beneath a mountain of wriggling infants.

This bewildering image is a compelling first taste of the symbolism and rich imagery laced within the drama like the gold embroidery of His Holiness’s red stole.

Pope Pius XIII is a fictitious figure created by acclaimed Italian screenwriter/director Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty”). The Pope is a man of great controversy and contrast. He is both the youngest Pope and the first American Pope in history. These traits are affirmed by his taste for Cherry Coke Zero and his priority to improve the Vatican’s radio signal. Despite his millennial palate, the young Pope’s values are far from progressive. He enters his post as the head of the

Catholic Church with the mindset of bringing about starkly conservative changes. He is a Pope in favor of retrogression and little tolerance.

The religion of Catholicism is dripping with history, gothic imagery and romantic genuflections.

Within cathedral walls there are sins confessed, rosaries counted and crucifixes worn. However, as ardent its rituals, Catholicism has, for thousands of years, been suspect to corruption, idolatry and mislead religious figures. The young Pope’s disposition leads one to believe that he will be placed within the latter category, yet he speaks with great confidence that he has been chosen

by God to fulfill this duty. He is also compassionate towards the poor and the weak and shows great loyalty towards the nun, Sister Mary, played by Diane Keaton (“Annie Hall”) who took him into her orphanage when he was a boy. This Pope is not so easily sorted.

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think it a bit too soon for a drama that depicts a political leader who is wholly conceited, firmly conservative and not at all concerned with public opinion. Along with their analogous personas, there are many parallels that can be observed between Pope Pius XIII and President Trump’s speaking skills.

This month, Trump released one of his frequent greetings to his “enemies” in his tweet, “Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do.

Love.” The young Pope speaks with a comparable degree of humility while delivering his first homily before an anticipatory crowd of thousands. He goes off on a spontaneous rant that veers from the sage advice of his colleagues and elders. He becomes agitated with the crowd and closes with “I don’t know if you deserve me.”

The timing of the show’s release cannot be merely coincidental, for

the similarities of disposition are too brazen. However, instead of leading the free world, this narcissist is the head of a massive belief system which, for years millennia, has maintained at the least a facade of morality and kindness.

After only two episodes, it is clear that the controversial series has a great many surprises in store as the Pope’s paradoxical character continues to develop.

Jude Law has established high expectations as to the level of sophistication in his performance. He is both fearsome and filial as he speaks of his divine duties with a cloud of grey smoke billowing from his lips. In the premiere episode, the topic arises as to whether or not the Holy Spirit directly chooses the Pope. A cardinal responds, “...the Holy Spirit is not stupid. But he is ironic and cunning.” The same could be said for His Holiness.

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WINTER 2017 CONCERT PREVIEW

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t’s official—the winter blues are hitting, students are truly buried in homework and nobody is getting as much sleep as they probably should.

However, some things are worth getting no sleep for—including some concerts that are coming to Denver this season. Check out the list below for some shows that will turn your winter around.

Southern California’s favorite slack rockers Cherry Glazerr are bringing some LA sunshine to the

Larimer Lounge on Feb. 3. The band is fresh off of releasing its newest album, “Apocalipstick,” which includes “Told You I’d Be with the Guys.” Expect Cherry Glazerr to play many new songs off the album, as well as old favorites such as “Teenage Girl” and “Had Ten Dollaz.” Buy tickets through the Larimer Lounge website. For fans of: Shannon and The Clams, Peach Kelli Pop. Local band Shady Elders releases its new album, “Inside

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Out,” on Feb. 17 and is celebrating it right with a record release show.

With local support from Ned Garthe Explosion and Kyle Emerson Miller, this set is full of local love. Velvet vocals and glam edges are sure to color this show—to show local support and have a fantastic time doing it, buy tickets at the doors. Just be aware though, this show is for fans 21 and over. For fans of: The Copper Children, Melody’s Echo Chamber.

Hip-hop meets rap meets pop on Feb. 23 at the Lost Lake Lounge

when Mykki Blanco and Cakes Da Killa hit Denver on their Stunt Queen Tour. Get ready for one of the most energetic and freeing shows of the year—Mykki and Cakes are known for dynamic shows that challenge topics such as heterosexuality and gender. However, both acts are not simply relegated to this; for example, check out Cakes’s “I Run This Club.” Buy tickets on the Lost Lake Lounge website. For fans of: Shamir, Princess Nokia.

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Ed Sheeran. Photo courtesy of Independent

Winter album releases look to top the charts W inter is a busy season for album releases.

Many great artists have released or are releasing content to start off 2017 with a bang. Here are just a few can’t-miss-albums to enjoy while relaxing, studying, traveling or just jamming out.

To start, on Jan. 8, David Bowie’s final collection of new songs was released posthumously.

The rock icon and innovator created music for nearly his entire life. The EP “No Plan” has four new songs, “Lazarus,” “No Plan,”

“Killing a Little Time” and “When I Met You.” The record was digitally released on what would have been Bowie’s 70th birthday.

More recently, on Jan. 20, American pop, country, rock and soul musician John Mayer released an EP titled “The Search for Everything: Wave One.” This is Mayer’s first release of new music since his 2013 album “Paradise Valley,” which took him on the tour streak he continues today.

“A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” will reach the public soon as Train’s 11th album. A single, “Play That

Song,” was released in September.

The rock band has had members come and go over the years, but they have continued to create hit music since 1993.

Little Big Town is a country music group comprised of four members: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. A group since 1998, Little Big Town will release their eighth album, “The Breaker,” on Feb. 24. The first song on the album, “Better Man,” was written for the band by artist Taylor Swift about a breakup.

Finally, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has finished his hiatus of work and social media and his newest album, “÷” (read as “divide”), will reach the public on March 3.

Two singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” are out now. These songs and Sheeran broke a record for having two debut singles in the U.S. Top 10 and the rest of the album promises to be just as impressive.

Taryn Allen | Copy Editor