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Coombe denounces Israel boycott by lanna giauque News Editor

In a statement released Jan. 7, Chancellor Robert Coombe said DU will not support an American Studies Association (ASA) boycott of academic institutions in Israel.

According to its website, the ASA is a group that focuses on the study of American culture and history. The ASA also states it is boycotting Israeli academic institutions to protect the rights of Palestinian students and academics, who ASA says face significant discrimination and censorship at Israeli institutions.

“Palestinian students face ongoing discrimination, including the suppression of Palestinian cultural events, and there is sanctioning and ongoing surveillance of Palestinian students and faculty who protest Israeli policies,” said the ASA on its website.

In his statement, Coombe said supporting the boycott would be in opposition to the academic freedom essential to the success of higher education, and that it is not an effective means of bringing about change. “[An] academic boycott is wholly inappropriate as a means of expressing that opinion as it presumes that the academic bonds that bind scholars together should somehow be used to apply political pressure,” said Coombe in the statement.

Coombe went on to reference DU’s international education opportunities and interests, saying they are an important part of the university. “[The] international education of our students and the pursuit of international scholarship and research are

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central to our mission,” he said. “An academic boycott of any part of the world runs counter to that mission.

Youval Yadlin, a fourth year majoring in International Studies and President of Pioneers for PIEC (Pro-Israeli Engagement Coalition), agreed with Coombe’s statement.

“I think the ASA boycott isn’t really doing anything to help the Palestinian cause, so I’m glad that Chancellor Coombe was able to speak out against the boycott,” she said.

Neal Feldman, a fourth year majoring in International Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies and organizer for Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) on campus, disagreed.

“The boycott is significant because it is one step in a series of victories to hold the Israeli state accountable to its treatment of the Palestinian people,” said Feldman.

“Chancellor Coombe’s statement on the ASA resolution ignores key elements of the call for academic boycott.”

According to Feldman, a key element of the boycott is that it does not target individuals.

“The ASA boycott and resolutions like it are not aimed at boycotting specific academics,” he said. “Israeli academics are free to do any research, provided it does not contribute to the oppressive system to which Palestinians are subjected on a daily basis.”

Yadlin noted the DU Judaic Studies Department has sponsored multiple Israeli professors to come to DU to teach courses, and said she enjoyed having those professors at DU.

Bud still banned at DU by sarah ford Managing Editor

Though the legalization of marijuana has brought major changes to Denver and Colorado this past month, policies at DU will remain largely unchanged, according to the Department of Campus Safety (DCS).

“In a nutshell, nothing has changed,” said Sgt. Stephen Banet.

“Marijuana has always been illegal on

campus, and remains that way.”

Though people over 21 can legally purchase and consume marijuana in Colorado, according to DU policy students will still not be allowed to possess or smoke it on campus.

An email sent to DCS staff and personnel by DCS Director Don Enloe this month noted that Denver Health professionals will be contacted for students under the influence of marijuana who “are not in a condition to take care of themselves.”

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DU@150: Changes over the years

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The Ritchie Center is depicted under construction in 1998-1999 during a time of expansion for DU.

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New dining to debut on campus in 2014 News Editor

A Subway and an Einstein Bros.

Bagels will both open on campus in 2014, with a World of Wings restaurant also expected to appear as a campus dining option in the near future.

The opening of the Subway, which was announced as the replacement for the Sidelines Pub last fall, was delayed from January to mid-February. The delays were due to unexpected challenges in getting approval of the renovation plans from both the Subway national office and the University itself, according to Sodexo Resident District Manager Ira Simon. He also said the delays raised the price of the renovation budget from $100,000 to about $120,000.

“I just didn’t anticipate these things taking so long,” said Simon. “I literally thought we’d just go right in, knock out a wall and be ready to go.”

In reaction to the situation, fourth year German major Chris Guthrie said, “The Subway’s delay is quite upsetting, I don’t feel like it would take quite this long for the old Pub to be converted into a new sandwich place.”

Third year Philosophy major Dylan Hyman agreed, saying, “Now that I know [that Subway is opening late] I am a little disappointed.”

However, Simon says equipment for the new restaurant is in the pro-

cess of being delivered, staff members are currently being trained to operate under the national corporate Subway standards and Sodexo is excited about the Subway opening in midFebruary.

“I think it’s going to be a benefit to our students, and I think it’s going to be wellreceived,” said Simon.

He said Sodexo expects the Subway to bring in sales from the Law School, the Ritchie Center and from the high student traffic in the Driscoll Bridge.

“We really see this being a very positive location.”

“I just didn’t anticipate these things taking so long.”

-Ira Simon, Sodexo Resident District Manager

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Sodexo also received permission from the Daniels College of Business during winter break to renovate the Daniels Café into an Einstein Bros.

Bagels.

Sodexo expects the renovations to be completed over the summer, with the restaurant ready to open by September.

Simon says students will be able to use meal plan cash to purchase food from both the Subway and the Einstein Bros. In order to make this option more accessible to students, a meal plan option featuring fewer meal swipes and more meal plan cash will be introduced in the fall, with an additional option of paying $75 more to add $100 in meal plan cash.

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Daniels interviewing final dean candidates by makayla cisneros Contributing Writer

The search for a new dean for the Daniels College of Business (DCB) is underway. This process began in June 2013 and the hunt has been narrowed down to five final candidates: Brent Chrite, Rajiv Dewan, Jorge Haddock, Sharon Lassar and Eric Morse.

The process commenced in mid-June with the hiring of a professional search firm to aid in finding candidates for the new dean of DCB. According to the portfolio website, which features all of the candidates and the process, Korn/ Ferry International search firm was selected. Candidates underwent the first round of interviews in Nov. 2013, and the final candidates selected from this round were invited for on-campus interviews.

A search committee of stakeholders was gathered to help the screening process of potential candidates, according to the portfolio website. The committee consisted of an array of DU faculty involved with DCB and the Daniels Executive Advisory Board, as well as other departments, such as the Colorado Women’s College.

The five candidates will have opportunities to meet students and answer questions throughout the month of January.

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asked to take part in the selection process. In an email sent out to the DU community from internal news, comments and evaluations of each candidate were requested in order to gain a better understanding of the different candidates. According to the email, evaluations should be submitted as soon as possible, and it urges students to submit evaluations for each candidate after they present, rather than waiting until the end of the process.

Candidate profiles, summaries of the process, schedule and locations of candidate seminars as well as the evaluations for the candidates can be found at the DU portfolio page.

Brent Chrite Brent Chrite earned a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1998. Chrite currently serves as the dean and professor of management and international business at Montair State University in New Jersey, where he has worked since courtesy of montair state 2009. In this position, he oversees 2,200 students as well as 85 staff members.

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Check here for weekly updates from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Reports of note from January 7, 2014 1. Secretary of Traditions Matt Ranta presented the idea of providing student buses to the DU vs CC hockey game in Colorado Springs.

2. USG President Mike Schutte announced that more crosswalks will be installed on Evans.

3. On-campus senator Jeffrey Mariano announced that a campus-wide survey will be sent out during the third week of Winter Quarter.

Additional Discussions 1. Extending the Be(A)ware campaign.

2. Making USG more visible on campus.

3. Bringing groups together on campus.

USG meetings are held every Tuesday night in the Driscoll Underground.

They are open to the public.

Information courtesy of the USG.

Chrite has also held positions at the University of Arizona as an associate dean and Gemelli Faculty-Fellow, as well as an executive director position with the University of Michigan College of Literature.

Rajiv Mohan Dewan Rajiv Mohan Dewan received his Ph.D. in computers and information systems and operations research from the S i m o n School of Business at the University of R o c h e s t e r, in Rochester, New York. courtesy of Dewan simon business school currently serves as the senior associate dean for faculty and research and as a professor of computer and information systems for the University of Rochester.

Dewan was responsible for overseeing the hiring and development of faculty at the University of Rochester. He also serves as the school’s diversity officer.

Jorge Haddock Jorge Haddock received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Purdue University in 1981.

He currently serves as a professor at George M a d s o n Un ive rs it y, and also served as the dean of the school of courtesy of management george madson at George Mason University between July 2009 and May 2013.

Before his work with George Mason, according to his resume, Haddock served as dean of the Robins School of Business in Richmond, Va., which earned recognition from Businessweek as the 12th top undergraduate program and 14th top graduate program.

Sharon S. Lassar Sharon Lassar received her Ph.D at the University of Southern California in 1989. She is currently director of the school of accounting at DCB, a position she has held since 2010. courtesy of While university of denver Lassar was working with the school of

accounting, DCB achieved a 9th place ranking by Businessweek in 2012, which was an increase of six places from 2011 and 18 places from 2010.

Lassar has also done work to develop course curriculum.

Eric A. Morse Eric Morse received his Ph.D. in entrepreneurship and strategic managem e n t f r o m Te x a s Tech Unicourtesy of v e r s i t y ivey business school in 1998.

Morse is currently an associate dean at Ivey Business School, a position he has had since 2008.

As associate dean, according to Morse’s resume, he is responsible for all degree and non-degree programs, career management, and financial aid and marketing.

During his time as an associate dean, according to Morse, Texas Tech has been able to double the size of the Honours Business Administration and undergraduate business program.

According to Morse, he also served as a member of several committees with the University of Western Ontario.

Campus Safety to be accredited in new law enforcement program by brandon tate Senior Reporter During winter break, the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) began taking steps to become among the first few partner universities of an accreditation firm known as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

CALEA was created in 1979 after the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement, National Sheriff ’s Association and the Police Executive Research Forum joined together to form an organization to hold law enforcement agencies to a high standard

of practice, according to CALEA’s website.

Sgt. Stephen Banet of DCS addressed the need for professional law enforcement accreditation at DU. “We started taking a good hard look at ourselves after the 2012 Presidential Debate and what we can do better,” he said. “Also, we try to model ourselves after the Denver Police Department.”

The partnership will cost DCS $10,000, which will cover the costs of the accreditation process as well as travel costs for CALEA committee members to come to DU. Throughout 2014, CALEA members will meet with and evaluate DCS to ensure that the best

practices of law enforcement are carried out.

Banet believes that having a qualified accreditation agency evaluate law enforcement at DU will not only improve the functionality of DCS, but the overall university experience as well.

“We’re a communityoriented policing agency, and CALEA recognizes that,” said Banet. “[Their help] will further working relationships in the DU community.”

Having an official accreditation will lead to insurance breaks on the part of DCS, as well as the ability to further officer training and the possibility of hiring other qualified staff to assist in DCS affairs.

support for the occupation of Palestine.

Yadlin agreed with Coombe’s assessment that the boycott is not an effective method of change.

“I think that rather than working to really help the Palestinian people and the Palestinian cause, in actuality [the boycott] is just trying to demonize Israel and Israeli institutions,” said Yadlin. “I think it’s really significant to see where various universities and academics in the U.S. fall on that spectrum of demonizing Israel versus

helping Palestinians.”

According to a statement released Dec. 13 by the ASA National Council on the ASA website, support for the boycott was approved by a majority of voting ASA members in December.

The statement also explains that the boycott does not include collaboration on research and publication between individual scholars.

Additionally, it will not prevent Israeli and Palestinian academics from participating in ALA conference events during the coming year.

Chancellor says no to boycott Continued from page 1 “I think it’s really great that DU is able to maintain these relationships with Israeli institutions and Israeli academics,” she said.

Feldman, on the other hand, said he believes that giving support of any kind to institutions that knowingly participate in oppression of Palestine is in itself support of the occupation of Palestine.

“Any university of conscience ought to heed the call to end it,” he said in reference to any form of

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How high is High Street?

continued from page 1 This is not a new policy, Enloe said, and might be used if students are found in a state of lapsing consciousness or are ill from consumption.

“We would always defer to the medical profession for their sense of the situation,” said Banet.

Otherwise, students cannot expect to see much change regarding the use of marijuana on campus and the response from campus officials.

As such, B a n e t said the department has not gone through any additional training or preparation for the enactment of legalization.

“We did talk about the laws a little bit, but nothing has changed as far as the university or its policy,” said Banet. “We will continue to handle it the way we have always handled it.”

So far, DCS has not seen an uptick in the number of students cited for use of marijuana on campus according to Enloe, a sign students understand the limitations

of the new law.

DU’s Honor Code states that “the manufacture or distribution of any drug[…] is prohibited, including Cannabis plants.

Marijuana, including medical Marijuana, is prohibited on campus regardless of age.”

It also prohibits “any possession or use on university premises of paraphernalia used to facilitate the use of any federally illegal drug or other controlled substance in violation of this policy regardless of age.

This includes but is not limited to marijuana pipes, bongs and scales or other measuring devices.”

“We are part of the Drugs Free Schools and Community Act and are governed by the Drugs Free Schools and Community Act,” said Enloe. According to the aforementioned act, universities with federal assistance must “adopt and implement a drug prevention program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees on school premises.”

DU also stands as a smoke-free campus, meaning there is no use of any smoke-producing product allowed within campus buildings or on campus property, another limitation to anyone smoking marijuana on campus.

What DU thinks of legalization: *This poll is not scientific

I support legalization and have or plan to purchase marijuana at a retail store I support legalization but do not plan to purchase marijuana from a retail store I have not decided if I support legalization yet; I am waiting to see what happens I do not support legalization

MJ shops within 5 miles of DU

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“While the new law shouldn’t be seen as the greatest thing ever, the good effects distinctly outweigh the bad.”

- Jack Jordan, First Year, Creative Writing “[Marijuana] isn’t as bad as people think it is. They need to work on setting up the infrastructure, but legalization can only be a good thing for Colorado.”

- Alex Shefrin, Second Year, International Business Management “I think it’s good. I think that it’s probably beneficial for the economy and takes the marijuana hype down.”

- Zoe Pierce, First Year, English and Studio Art “I think it’s about time.”

- Morgan Schmehl, Third Year, English and French “I don’t smoke marijuana, but I think legalizing it is fine because of all the money that’s gonna come from it.”

- Bella Peccolo, Third Year, Psychology and Spanish “I guess I’m generally in favor of it. I’m glad that such a significant industry is now being taxed and regulated in our state. I think the argument that marijuana is no more detrimental to our society than alcohol is fairly accurate, so it makes sense that they have similar legal standing now. Still, lots of times there are serious negative consequences to both, and I hope in general that our community will start developing greater resources for people with real substance abuse issues.”

- Kieryn Wurts-Hammond, Third Year, Religious Studies/International Studies

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“Even though I understand people who have problems with it. I am personally fine with the fact that it is legal because the state will receive tax money from it that they can put to good use and it will keep a lot people out of jail who would have been arrested for non violent and crimes that did not do much in terms of harming society.”

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Winter weather causes safety, travel concerns by carli hansen Assistant News Editor

Extreme weather over winter break caused multiple travel delays and accidents that affected students traveling back to campus for the beginning of winter quarter, as well as those remaining on campus over break.

At the beginning of January, a major storm hit the Midwest and Northeast, affecting thousands of travelers the week before classes started.

According to the Denver Post, more than 20,000 flights were cancelled nationwide between Thursday, Jan. 2 and Wednesday, Jan. 8. JetBlue Airways Corp., one of the hardest hit airlines, shut down at four major airports in Boston and New York on Monday, Jan. 6.

Because of these extenuating circumstances, Housing and Residential Education (HRE) decided to allow several students to move back into residence halls early. According to Executive Director Demi Brown, three students from the Boston and New York areas contacted HRE and requested to move in on Saturday, Jan. 4 instead of the official move-in day on Sunday, Jan. 5.

“This was an exception more than a rule,” said Brown. “The biggest issue we were looking at was travel concerns with classes starting on Monday.

That’s why we were responsive to those requests. We knew we could have students potentially stranded in airports and that was not ideal.”

Brown said only the students who contacted HRE and informed them of their travel concerns were allowed to move in the day before. He added the only reason it worked was because there were already resident assistants (RAs) staffing the buildings at the time.

“It’s difficult to allow a student back when nothing else on campus is open. We certainly weren’t prepared to have a large-scale move in,” said Brown.

“But we could make a few exceptions for students who contacted us. We saw the scale of the storm that was coming.”

Back in December there were also at least six weather-related accidents on campus, according to Sgt. Stephen Banet of the Department of Campus Safety (DCS). These accidents included two traffic accidents, three water leaks and one person slipping and falling on the ice.

“When it is this cold, there is no telling what will happen,” said Banet.

December temperatures in Denver dropped this year, according to the National Weather Service. Last year, the average temperature was 31.2 degrees (1.2 degrees above the usual average) and the lowest temperature was -2 degrees. This year, the average temperature was 28.4 degrees (1.6 degrees below the usual average) and the lowest temperature was -15 degrees.

Denver still has warnings of hazardous weather conditions, but the seven-day forecast shows a mostly clear and sunny week with temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to the high 50s.

Senior citizen light rail housing project to be completed by March 1 by brandon tate Senior Reporter

The estimated $9 million housing complex between the north side of DU and the light-rail station will be completed by its projected date of March 1, 2014, according to Holly Jackson, community manager of Yale Station Senior Apartments.

The complex will not be open for students looking for off-campus residence, but rather to senior citizens who will have easy access to the RTD light rail, according to Jackson.

“By the time the building is complete, it will be completely leased. There will be nothing vacant. By the time

March 1 comes, we will have all 60 units rented and [60 senior citizens] moving in,” said Jackson.

The complex, along with its Yale station counterpart, was an investment made by the Colorado real estate giant Koelbel family and their business, Koelbel & Company. According to Jackson, the family began subsidizing senior citizen housing development after demolishing a 40-year-old gas station where the current Yale site stands today.

“They also owned the land [north of DU]. They very much believe in mass transit and a huge need for senior housing,” said Jackson. “That is why they chose that location to be senior housing and not open to the public.”

Restaurants to open this year Continued from page 1 “We’re really trying to give students more flexibility, and trying to get them to think of campus dining as all over campus, not just in the three dining halls like Nelson, Halls and Nagel,” said Simon.

Students will also be able to use Dining Flex cash at both locations, which will give them a 10 percent discount on all purchases made from either location.

Longer hours at both new locations are also intended to give students more flexibility. According to Simon, the Einstein Bros. will stay open until 9 p.m., and the Subway will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Simon further says Sodexo received approval to build a World of Wings

restaurant in the new engineering building, which is expected to be completed in 2015, according to the University of Denver Magazine.

Simon says each of the three new restaurants was selected based on a comprehensive inquiry of the campus community, including a campus-wide survey, selected focus groups and feedback from individual Deans throughout the university. According to Simon, the information gathered from the inquiry will also be used as Sodexo looks to renovate other locations on campus, such as the Korbel School of International Studies, in the future.

“We’re very excited about the future of campus dining here at the University of Denver,” said Simon.

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Campus changes, but Pioneer spirit remains by alex johnson Editor-in-Chief

Founded in 1864 during the height of the Civil War, DU’s campus was originally located in what is today downtown Denver, which was at that time a frontier town of less than 5,000 inhabitants.

University Historian Steve Fisher said of the early days of DU, “[The university] was located around 13th and Arapahoe, which is about where the parking garage is [today] for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.” The university was founded primarily by a group of Methodists led by territorial Governor of Colorado John Evans. According to Fisher, although the school was founded by a group of religious people, there was never a religious requirement for students to enter the university.

After a period of time though, the fledgling university outgrew this downtown space and campus leaders sought a move to a more “healthy” part of town.

“That area became run down, kind of like a saloon, red-light district, and these good Methodists were just shocked,” said Fisher.

The land where campus currently sits was sold to DU by a farmer called Rufus Clark around 1890. This location, approximately five miles outside of what was then Denver, was thought to be an open space with mountain views that would enable students and campus officials to study in a less urban environment isolated from the “ills of the city,” according to Fisher.

“It was thought that this was going to be a ‘University Park’ where the city... would never encroach on. They really believed that in 100 years, we’d still be in the middle of the country here,” said Fisher.

Buried History Professor of Anthropology Lawrence Conyers heard the same stories about the founding of DU and what sat on this land before campus was developed in the late nineteenth century. While teaching a class in Ben Cherrington hall several years ago, Conyers spotted a backhoe digging an area of soil between Cherrington Hall and the Mary Reed Building, in the Harper Humanities Garden. He took his class to this section of upturned dirt to examine soil layers, and while there, discovered a layer of broken glass and pottery.

“I’m not into stories, I’m into data,” said Conyers; several years later he said that an archaeology class was

ready to dig in this area and examine the history of campus from a scientific perspective in what he called his “archaeological playground.”

“We didn’t really know what we were after,” said Conyers, adding, “We wanted to teach the students how to do things archaeologically.”

Subsequent classes, led by Conyers, have also excavated portions of the Harper Humanities Garden.

“Each one of those classes has found something different and interesting,” said Conyers. These findings include evidence that in the years before the land was purchased by DU, a house stood in the garden.

“We’ve found old glassware, buttons made from mother of pearl [and] pieces of an iron potbelly stove,” said Conyers, adding that it appears the house may have burned, due to their finding vitrified glass.

Changing Times, Changing Architecture Over the years, campus has seen numerous changes, including physical, geographic and architectural changes in addition to shifts in campus tradition and culture. Some reminders of DU’s past are structures standing on campus today, or structures that once stood that are no more. After the 1890 move away from downtown, DU built several buildings in short order, including University Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, Buchtel Memorial Chapel and the Carnegie Library. The latter two no longer stand on campus, although a vestigial tower of the Buchtel Chapel stands due east of the Anderson Academic Commons. The stories of former buildings on the DU campus are highlighted at right.

In the 1990s, under Chancellor Daniel Ritchie, the university experienced what Fisher called a “building boom,” where numerous buildings were demolished and new ones erected in their place.

“When Dan Ritchie was chancellor of the university in the 1990s and we had a building boom ... we wanted to make buildings that would last. The last generation of buildings didn’t last so long,” said Fisher, adding that the university instituted a policy of building “500-year buildings,” or structures that could theoretically last for 500 years. Additionally, Fisher said the university tried to adopt a uniform policy of architecture and building design, including the widespread use of brick exteriors and copper rooves.

Buchtel Memorial Chapel: Built: 1910 Torn down: 1983, after a fire

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“[The Buchtel Chapel] was destroyed by a fire in the early 1980s, which was believed to be an arson fire. The perpetrators have never been caught,” said Fisher. The chapel is remembered today by a single tower that still stands between Anderson Academic Commons and Margery Reed Hall.

Carnegie Library: Built: 19071908 Torn down: Early 1990s, demolished

The Neoclassical building pictured above at right was the Carnegie Library, which was financed by Andrew Carnegie in 1907/1908. “In later years...it served as a student union, as a bookstore, and once again, when it was torn down, there was a big controversy about whether to save the building or not,” said Fisher.

Hilltop Stadium: Built: 1925 Torn down: 1971, demolished

This aerial image from the late 1950s/early 1960s shows campus before the building of Centennial Halls and Centennial Towers. Notably, Hilltop Stadium can be seen as the large crescent-shaped building on the right side of the above image. “It sat approximately where the tennis courts are now,” said Fisher, adding, “Hilltop Stadium held 25,000 people.”

Exhibit takes over Anderson by gigi peccolo Contributing Writer

About 50 people attended the opening of the Tradition and Legacy Exhibit this past Monday in Anderson Academic Commons, part of DU’s Sesquicentennial Event Series.

“This [exhibit] helps us know who we are and how we got to this place,” said Chancellor Robert Coombe at the exhibit opening.

The multimedia exhibit spans the three floors of the library and will be open through the end of the year. There are currently 10 stops in the exhibit, which include “An Evolving Campus” with scale models of DU buildings and “Athletics and Recreation,” highlighting various sports uniforms and paraphernalia throughout the university’s history. Planned additions to the exhibit in March will be “A Culture

of Philanthropy,” “Creative Arts” and the “2012-2013 Student Population.”

Director of Digital Marketing Na’im McKee showed attendees how to navigate the new sesquicentennial website, which features an interactive timeline and historic map. Students and alumni are encouraged to add their own DU experiences to the timeline. The website also hosts the Pioneer Network, which enables current students and alumni to contact other students; students can access the Pioneer Network through their LinkedIn profile.

The event posed several trivia questions regarding DU’s history to the audience. During and after the presentation, attendees could spin a prize wheel and answer questions to win prizes. Snacks were also provided.

The above map depicts the DU campus as it appeared in a 1945 student publication, according to Jill Rittersbacher with DU Special Collections and Archives. Note the location of Greek Life houses, Hilltop Stadium and the Chamberlin Observatory. The Roman numerals at the bottom right read “1932.”

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How to avoid study abroad blues by emma mckay Contributing Writer

2. Designate library hours

Welcome home, juniors. We know you’re all excited to be back in good ol’ Colorado, but it can be tough to re-adjust after a whole semester of new experiences abroad. Ask any returner, and they’ll tell you they’re in a “funk” or that being here feels “weird.” The study abroad office calls it reverse culture shock. Some call it reverse homesickness or the adjustment period. Call it what you may, here you will find the Clarion’s guide to avoid it.

Be honest here. How much did you really care about your study abroad classes? You probably didn’t spend half the amount of energy preparing for them as you would for DU classes because you were traveling or exploring instead. And now that your GPA factors in again, it hurts. That’s why it’s imperative to force yourself to work seriously again. If the library isn’t your thing, set aside time at home for each class. Get on a schedule and you’ll thank yourself later.

1. Host a study abroad story party

3. Maintain habits you’ve learned while away

Although it may not Are you sick feel like it, your time abroad of telling every did happen. It wasn’t just new friend you a long extended dream, see how fantastic and you’ve come out of it and exciting your a slightly different person. program was?

You should apply that to How you learned your life here. Did you so much about learn how to speak a new the culture and language? Keep practicing had so many it. Did you learn a cultural adventures? Have tradition you enjoyed? you memorized Keep doing it. Now, if you a little speech went to Europe and learned to say all of this only how to drink more without thinking than you ever thought you to anyone who could, this doesn’t apply to asks? Hold a study you, but you get the point. abroad party with emma mckay|clarion your friends instead.

Let Visiting the Colosseum in Italy while abroad. 4. Get a Job everyone have a chance to share their story in depth. Tell This one is simple. Whether you the funny stories, show pictures, go all traveled Ryanair flights all around out. That way you only have to tell it once Europe, backpacked through New Zearather than 15 times, and everyone gets land or explored the rainforests of Costa more than a memorized speech.

Rica, you probably spent a lot of money

doing it. If you haven’t already, try to ease the damage by getting a part-time job.

5. Eat your favorite food you couldn’t have while abroad Isn’t peanut butter delicious? Isn’t it all you wanted at some point during your trip, but couldn’t find it?

Grab a giant spoonful of the stuff (or any other food you missed) and remember a time when you desperately wanted to do just that. It’ll make you thankful (at least for a bit) to be back.

6. Stay in touch with your host family (or any local friends you made there)

If your host mom made something you loved, try to recreate it. Maybe even hold a food-tasting event with friends and try cuisine from all over the world.

8. Focus on the new What’s ahead may not be a trip to Istanbul or a visit to the beaches of Ecuador, but it might be a cool summer internship, living in a new house or the chance to use your season ski pass. Remind yourself that your life here is certainly not boring.

There are plenty of things to be excited about that weren’t possible while abroad.

Enjoy them. Don’t wallow in the past.

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A night at The Eiffel Tower in Paris.

They were a huge part of your life for four months, so there’s no reason to stop your relationship there. Staying in touch can even help you continue your cultural experience from home, and who knows, some could even end up becoming lifelong friends.

7. Make a favorite meal from abroad There’s no reason to go cold turkey on everything you loved while abroad.

9. Reconnect with old friends

Is there someone you were friends with before you went abroad but now you’ve lost touch with? Reach out to them.

You’ll be glad you did, and it’ll help you start to settle into the way life was before your big adventure.

10. Remember, you can always go abroad again This was not a once-in-a-lifetime chance, so there’s no need to be depressed that it’s over. If you really loved your time abroad, start thinking about taking a trip back, or the next place you want to visit.

Coors Fitness Center creates new fitness plan by courtney luster Contributing Writer

Every year, many ambitious (and guilt-ridden) people make ultimately ill-fated fitness New Year’s resolutions.

They say they will hit the gym five times a week, actually find out more about the food they are eating and make healthier choices to finally reach their goals. Then reality checks in, and unfortunately, only about 44 percent of people are still on track with their New Year’s fitness resolutions after six months, according to author John Norcross in his book, “Changing for Good.”

Well, not this year. For the first time the Coors Fitness Center initiated the Dare to Compare 25 Day Fitness Challenge, open to DU students and members of the community. This program is free to anyone who wants to participate. Between Jan. 6 and 14 (although the date could be extended due to student interest), anyone can go to the Coors Fitness Center and receive a fitness assessment targeting different health indicators such as weight, body mass index and body fat percentage.

Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, participants are encouraged come in again and compare their post-challenge results.

The male and female with the highest weight-loss percent will receive a $200 Ritchie Center gift certificate, good for use toward personal training sessions, boot camps or several other programs offered at the fitness center, according to Associate Director of Marketing Ruth Brown. Other incentives will be held

throughout the month for smaller prizes.

Brown, the mastermind behind Dare to Compare, said she wanted the challenge to be only through the month of January because people can do anything for 25 days.

“The 25-day challenge is a great opportunity for people to begin, or continue, a workout program and positively impact their health in just 25 days,” said Brown.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the challenge and utilize the many classes the Coors Fitness Center offers, no matter what their personal fitness goal is. A few of the seminars and training tools available throughout the month of January are a 20-minute circuit-training workout on Jan. 17 and 21, a 25-minute Spinning 101 workout on Jan. 23 and 31, and “The Truth About Metabolism” on Jan. 20.

Brown wanted to give members a short-term, manageable starting point that will help new and existing members keep their New Year’s resolutions throughout the year. She hopes this program will be enough to get students and members of Coors excited about the offerings they have and to encourage prolonged, sustainable exercise habits.

“I feel that a program like this is excellent for the initial pursuit of New Year’s fitness goals because of the amount of support and motivation.

However, I feel that intrinsic motivation is necessary to keep momentum after the program is over,” said Collin Hearrell, a sophomore music perfor-

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Coors Fitness Center members work out with personal trainers and in classes.

mance major from Lakewood.

With students’ schedules and hectic lives, Brown says she knows that it is too easy to “fizzle out” a few weeks or months into a fitness program; but with the manageable steps associated with Dare to Compare, even people with the busiest lives can commit to living a healthy lifestyle.

“We’re excited for students to take advantage of our new fitness assessment tool, see their comparative measures and determine how we can best

help them achieve the results they want to see,” said Brown.

Brown plans to hold other Dare to Compare sessions throughout the year, and the Ritchie Center is always open for fitness assessments.

For more information or workout advice, students can come into the fitness center and talk to Fitness Coordinator Aaron Clark (303-871-4523) or Director of Programming Carin Orr (303-8717689), or visit the Dare to Compare Information Blog.

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January Jams Playlist by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

Let’s face it, coming back after a winter break as long as DU’s is painstaking, to say the least. Paired with winter weather melancholy that strikes on days when the mountains are just out of reach, this time of year can be a struggle.

But accepting January for what it is can be refreshing. Here are some wintry tunes to get you through the abrupt start of the quarter and the winter nights that accompany it.

air. Dirty Art Club doesn’t take no for an answer, flinging the listener deep into a groove of stylish retro contentment. This one will add that extra bit of warmth that every winter evening needs, and it might even possess the capacity to prompt a toasty summertime daydream or two.

Toro y Moi, “High Living” Certain Coloradans may have seen 2014 as a particularly happy new year, with the legalization of marijuana greeting us promptly on January 1. This tune’s trippy instrumentals and laid-back dub beat can act as an homage to the Mile High City, which seems to have taken on a new meaning as of late. Maybe

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Camera Obscura, “New Year’s Resolution” The name is slightly selfexplanatory on this one. Camera Obscura’s Scottish indie-pop sound combines with lyrics that perfectly portray every new year’s bind: a desire to start fresh while still being reluctantly tied to things past. While the lyrics hint at something melancholy, the ease of listening this song provides might lull you into a sense of comfort with things bygone and things to come.

Fleetwood Mac, “Never Going Back Again” For some, 2013 wasn’t a difficult year to leave behind.

With this timeless composition

by Fleetwood Mac, we can give the previous year the big middle finger it might deserve. And there’s literally no going back.

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take a stroll down High Street and give this song a good listen.

James Blake, “A Case of You” James Blake’s cover of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You” will break your heart and heal it simultaneously. A departure from his usual electronic backing, the song’s allure hovers in the pauses between uncluttered piano chords and nestles in heartbreaking and soulful male vocals. Winter has a tendency to harken thoughts back to lost loves. Do the reminiscing with this song as your poignant companion.

Dirty Art Club, “Neon Dreams”

solo late-night dancing between bouts of studying (or procrastinating, for that matter).

Andrew Bird, “Pulaski at Night” Andrew Bird is a good listen no matter what time of year. This song really needs no explanation.

Its brief instrumental interlude at 2:41 showcases strings, pizzicato and the value of a lull. Winter may feel like a lull, but slowing down and letting the strings do their thing isn’t such a bad choice.

Dan Croll, “Home” Dan Croll’s voice feels like home in its uncanny familiarity. It’s like that blanket that has been on your couch for as long as you can remember, and despite its tattered disarray, it still outdoes all other blankets in its ability to provide warmth. This song does the same, so curl up on the couch with your Ipod and that blanket, and you’re sure to excel at winter coziness.

Bill Evans, “Peace Piece” Bill Evans’ “Peace Piece” is exactly what it purports to be in its title. This deceivingly simple exercise in musical meditation is the perfect song to guide a little bit of winter quarter introspection. You’ll likely find yourself lying on your bed wrapped in a comforter staring out the window as snow spirals downward while listening to this song on repeat. Don’t be thrown by the climactic dissonance freckling the midsection of this piece, but rather embrace it as part of the contemplative journey.

Audego, “From My Blue” “From My Blue” is fresh, sexy and unexpected. Yummy electronics make this just the right song for chilling out after a long day of focusing too hard for a brain deteriorated by weeks of Netflix marathons and

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Bibio, “À tout à l’heure”

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“Neon Dreams” conjures visions of blurred city lights and frosty breath hovering in chill

This hopeful track’s title translates to “See you later.” Bibio ensures the eradication of seasonal affective disorder with this one. Nothing wrong with some

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holiday overeating.

Listen to the rest of this playlist on Spotify.

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Columnist Connor Davis hits the mountains and stays busy during the winter.

by connor davis Contributing Writer

If you are not happy on the mountain, you are doing it all wrong. Going skiing or snowboarding is one of the best ways to relieve stress over the weekend, so don’t let it do the opposite and stress you out more. Whether you’re already having a great time or trying to figure out why you are not, keep reading and learn how to enjoy mountain days to the fullest.

The most important thing to do while on the mountain is not worry about how good you are. Whether you are a pro or a first-timer, worrying won’t help.

It all leads to being unnecessarily bummed out, and that’s the last thing anyone needs on a day in the Rockies. Going to the mountain is about getting some time away from the city and having fun, so treat it as just that and leave the worrying for schooltime.

With this being said, it’s okay and quite natural to seek improvement. The best way to go forth with this desire is to simply go to the mountain more. Skiing and snowboarding are sports that can’t be rushed and take a lot of time to master. While you may hit a lucky shot on the basketball court, the same doesn’t apply on a snow covered mountain.

Hitting the slopes every weekend will bring increased comfort and confidence throughout the season. Most resorts stay open through March, and Arapahoe-Basin typically operates through May or June.

This leaves five or six months to improve, so don’t worry if it didn’t happen over the weekend.

We all want to get better, but just let it happen naturally.

For that extra step, mark a calendar next to your bed that keeps track of how many days you’ve been on the slopes. It’s fun to see it develop throughout the season: It’s encouraging to get out more, and it’s a modest way to show off to friends.

Appreciating the moment is another very important factor to a good day on the mountain.

Before every run, take a minute to look around and understand how fortunate you are to be in

that exact moment. A breath of fresh air and a glance at the scenery will keep a smile strapped on all the way to the base.

If it’s your first season, bury yourself in pride for making it out and not spending another weekend in Denver. If you have been doing it since you could walk, realize how great it is that you are finally flying down the Rockies. Think about your parents that have given you this opportunity. Do it for someone besides yourself. Think about home and how far you’ve come.

The overarching point is that before you take that first push down the mountain, be thankful for it.

Looking at the bigger picture will lead to a meaningful experience and greater sense of appreciation. It may take an extra minute or two out of the day, but that shouldn’t matter because the only thing waiting at school is another long week of class and chaos.

The final ingredient to being happier on the mountain is the simplest of all: Bring lots of food and water. Being hungry means being grumpy, and no one likes a grump.

Being dehydrated will make you pass out, and no one likes someone who’s passed out.

Spending the day at altitude requires proper nourishment that you don’t want to buy from the lodge, so bring it yourself.

To get started, PB&J’s, Ramen Noodles, Trail Mix, and cold leftovers (specifically pizza) are among the best options for a college student.

There are certain moments in life where you feel as if things could not be any better. What many people fail to realize is that it can always be better, even when you are smiling on top of a snow-covered peak in the Rockies. When that time comes, remember: Don’t worry so much, appreciate the moment and always be prepared.

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

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The Grind: Spanky’s

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Denver offers winter fun

The Clarion’s guide to The Clarion staff reviews bars, restaurants and winter events in Denver

coffee houses, attempting cultural mutiny on all things hipster

by kameryn tanita Lifestyles Editor

When the winter temperatures start getting lower and the last thing anyone wants to do is leave their house, Denver offers up a mixture of activities for students with different budgets looking to stay entertained this winter season.

From ice skating to art museums and 1980s ski parties, this season’s winter won’t keep anyone from having fun.

Ice Skating

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The newly quaffed Spanky’s Urban Roadhouse is the very picture of fusion.

Spanky’s Urban Roadhouse: 3.81 beans

Spanky’s is back ... with a twist. by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

Sometimes all it takes is a good makeover. Like that guy who you went to high school with who used to sit in the back of theatre class breathing a tad too heavily, and then one day went to college, grew a beard, donned an ironic sweater and suddenly exuded sex appeal (almost).

Spanky’s Urban Roadhouse—excuse the pubescent analogy—has undergone a similar transformation, at least in terms of its interior aesthetic.

It might seem counterintuitive to channel your childhood piano teacher’s ‘70s home decor.

Then again, olive and bright orange may have actually come back around to achieve trend status. Spanky’s old-school color scheme sheds a more positive light on the green naugahyde couch.

Spanky’s has upped the ante, trading in its former lackluster (yet still endearing) college sports bar interior for a space that truly lives up to its middle name: urban. With entrée prices in the $12 to $15 range, Spanky’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday and until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Obligatory exposed brick (because nothing says trendy like a mortar peep show) is set off by minimalist light fixtures, automobile-themed wall hangings and an abundance of HD flat screen TVs to keep the sports bar vibe intact.

Hub caps as wall decor may seem odd at first, but nothing says all-American nostalgia like paying homage to the automobile (They used to be made here, right?) And one might get a good guffaw out of envisioning Spanky’s employees scouring Denver for hubcaps to adorn their freshly painted walls, even if the more likely version of the story is far less amusing.

Spanky’s hosts a variety of seating, from tufted olive-green leather booths along the periphery, to retro orange bar stools, to a number of streamlined hightop tables accompanying equally modern chairs. Any design junky knows the details count, and Spanky’s new look has it all, down

to the adorably retro salt and pepper shakers.

But sometimes reinvention comes hand in hand with overcompensation, the way that kid from high school feels the need to constantly boast his knowledge of formalist literary theory, oddball experimental music and an excessive guitar collection acquired without the skill to justify it.

Spanky’s menu is rife with fusion; nearly every option has a twist. Beer-battered fish and chips have been replaced by citrus Mahi Mahi fish and chips with aioli. A classic reuben discarded for a reuben/latke lovechild. It makes a foodie admire the creativity, while simultaneously lamenting the obsolescence of a regular old burger or french fries sans truffle-oil.

Don’t get me wrong: A breakfast themed hamburger atop a donut sounds unreasonably delicious, but the reality of it is slightly overwhelming. And this grinder cannot resist a CocaCola tempura-battered Monte Cristo sandwich, but six bites in, an uncharacteristic yearning for fresh vegetables might eclipse cravings for fried decadence.

Spanky’s drink menu includes a selection of beer, cocktails and wines. And with fish-bowl drinks, Spanky’s happy hour may be its best attribute, especially if you’re craving some offbeat finger foods like the Amazeballs, which are fried balls of mac n’ cheese with bacon and jalapeno bits. However, while glass beer pitchers are nice in theory, for those who have already abandoned fitness-related New Year’s resolutions, a full glass pitcher offers unwelcome heavy lifting (although this might shed some necessary calories after eating some form of donut for an appetizer, entrée and dessert).

So check out Spanky’s. You’ll probably end up jamming out to an eerily Guitar Hero reminiscent playlist while feeling younger than the upwardly mobile postgrads that make up the majority of patrons. Just order another fish bowl and try to forget that you have to be employed after graduation, and unfortunately, velocipedes don’t grow on trees.

Take a study break without leaving campus by heading to the Ritchie Center for some free ice skating. The Ritchie Center offers up free public skating in the Joy Burns Arena for students and community members of the Coors Fitness Center. Skates are $3 to rent so students can have an affordable activity to do. Go online and check out the Calendar of Events for the month of January and February to see when you and some friends can de-stress and hit the ice.

the Rocks will feature Jurassic 5, Ghostland Observatory and other special guests. Students can fight the cold by bundling up and putting on their dancing shoes to heat up this year’s concert. Find out more information or buy tickets online at redrocksonline.com.

around the community. The event will be held at Mile High Station on Colfax Ave. and costs $30 for a ticket. Check out their website at denverbrewfest.com/winter/ to find out more information.

Winter Brew Fest

For the students who are of age, warm up while tasting some of Denver’s best brews and gain knowledge about some of Colorado’s craft breweries, all while enjoying live music and food at the annual Winter Brew Fest on Jan. 24 and 25. The event features over 75 local breweries and benefits the Swallow Hill Music Association, which brings musical instruction to people

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Denver Art Museum

Leaving the winter weather to go somewhere tropical is not always an option but transport yourself to Paris at the Passport to Paris Exhibit at the Denver Art Museum to escape the cold temperatures. The exhibit is held from Oct. 27-Feb. 9 and showcases French art from the late 1600s to the early 1900s, featuring work from Monet, Degas, Pissarro and more. There are discounted tickets every Thursday, and the museum also offers student prices. Stay warm and sophisticated while perusing the exhibit, or check out one of Denver Art Museum’s other exhibits going on this winter.

The Art of Winter Festival

Between Jan. 24 and Feb. 8, Downtown Denver will be showcasing Colorado’s innovators and artists at the Winter Festival, The Art of Winter.

The Festival will feature three different free exhibits: The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Makers Showcase, The Upcycled Ski & Snowboard Gallery and The Snow Sports Recycling Program Installation at the SIA Snow Show, as well as various events throughout the week including a Rad 1980s Ski Party and an urban cross country demo day.

All of the events will be held at various venues Downtown, making transportation easily accessible by light rail. Find out more information and see a list of the events at artofwinter.co/.

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Winter on the Rocks

For the music lover willing to withstand the cold and splurge on a ticket, Icelantic Winter on the Rocks is the perfect chance to catch a concert at one of the area’s most iconic venues, Red Rocks. Hosted by AEG Live and Icelantic Skis, Winter on the Rocks brings different artists to play for one night each winter. Held on Jan. 31, the third annual Winter on

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Human emotion triumphs in ‘Lone Survivor’

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Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch) and Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg) are part of a team of Navy SEALS ordered to assasinate Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd in the new film “Lone Survivor.” Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch also star.

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“I’m not going to die for my country; I’m going to have lived for it,” proclaimed Matt Axelson (Ben Foster, “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”), one of the four soldiers caught up in a desperate situation in Afghanistan in the film “Lone Survivor.”

Based off the non-fiction book of the same name, this film tells the story of Operation Red Wings, a 2005 Navy SEAL team mission that left only one member alive. The four-man team was attempting to kill infamous Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd (Yousaf Azami, “Prisoners”), when they came across a triad of goat-herders that warned the Taliban of the soldiers’ approach.

This film may appear to be another typical war movie, but it proves to be much more than that. The acting is simply phenomenal, while the minutes ticking by leave the audience on the edge of their seats. Truly, no punches are pulled from this film. At one point, left with no other methods of escape, the men

jump off a cliff and painfully crash their way through the shale and trees. With an interesting editing method of slowing down and speeding up their descent, it truly feels as if one might be experiencing the same fall.

The four main characters are a phenomenal group whose charisma crackles together on screen as they go from discussing colors for rooms in their houses in America to gripping each other tightly in the face of imminent death. Mark Wahlberg (“The Fighter”) is excellent as Marcus Luttrell, the leader of the campaign and author of the book inspiring this movie.

His best acting is portrayed near the end as he is offered help from an unexpected person. Wahlberg responds by gripping a grenade as if it is his only friend, screaming that if he dies, everyone will. Foster as Axelson is another great presentation, with perfectly timed striking phrases like the one mentioned above. He manages to hold himself together through the power of words, which in turn seems to help his fellow comrades.

Michael Murphy is fantastically depicted by Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights”). Yet even more striking is the exactness to which director Peter Berg lends its characters—down to the 11 bullet wounds found in Murphy’s body. Lastly is Daniel Dietz (Emile Hirsch, “Rush”), who is the main operator of communications, which fails repeatedly among the harsh, mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. Both Dietz and Murphy lend bits of comedic reprieve which starkly contrast against the harshness of the film—Dietz is worried about his wife redesigning their house while Murphy tries to decide whether or not he would buy his wife a horse as a wedding present.

The soldiers are tested in a variety of ways throughout “Lone Survivor,” and a shocking twist at the end of the film is a stark reminder of the humanity of others.

Throughout the gruesome violence that accompanies a war film, there are intermittent scenes of the love between comrades and the strength it takes to harness one’s fear. The film additionally

stays close to the true story and does not condemn the people of Afghanistan as a whole, as sometimes can be seen in films like these. There is a vast contrast between the members of the Taliban and the people of the village who are kept in constant fear of death.

This film could definitely be considered one of the better war movies in recent years. Berg, the director, spent much time ensuring the validity of many different aspects of the film, in addition to working at a discounted wage; Wahlberg and Kitsch both also worked at discounted wages so that the film had enough money to be made. In a story of this magnitude of disaster, it can be easy to overlook the small pieces of humanity that hold a vast amount of importance, but “Lone Survivor” makes sure the soldiers are humanized, acting as they most likely had in real life. Other movies dealing with similar subject matter should take a lesson from this film: Both action and emotion have an equal place in the battle between life and death.

In fact, lead single “Lariat” almost feels like his own version of the Springsteen classic “Glory Days.” The line “We lived on Tennyson, Venison and the Grateful Dead / It was Mudhoney summer, Torch of Mystics, Double Bummer” is perhaps the most autobiographical line on the whole album.

In those two lines Malkmus includes reflections on his youth (because poetry, steak and stoner rock are all must-haves for teenage survival) and shouts-out to three different Pavement-era bands.

He acknowledges his own age on “Rumble at the Rainbo” as well (which is a tribute to the punk-rock Rainbo Club in Chicago) with the lines “Come and join us in this punk rock tomb / Come slam dancing with some ancient dudes.” Malkmus is both introspective and retrospective at the same time, moaning “I was up for just about anything / Leanin’ hungry ready to spring / And soon enough ‘ya know the

time will come / We were put on this earth to shine / Destined for greatness by design,” over second track “The Janitor Revealed.”

This sounds like it could be written by any of today’s young and reckless indierock bands, yet somehow it’s written by a 47-year-old father of two. ​At times, the album can drag into generic guitar-driven indie music, but then it will surprise listeners by going into a sexy trombone solo à la “J Smoov” or smooth reggae sounds such as those at the end of “Rumble at the Rainbo.” Malkmus lures his listeners into a false sense of boredom then wakes them up with his words or the direction the song takes.

“Chartjunk” is supposedly about NBA point guard Brandon Jennings and his selfish, ball-hogging ways. This may be an analogy to the end of Malkmus’s own career with Pavement, but we will likely never know. Final song “Surreal Teenag-

ers” is a fitting closer with smart couplets such as “Reverse creation / Creation in reverse” and “Intellectual oligarchy / Make the music listen.” The song is enjoyable, clever and well put-together overall but it feels as if something is missing from the end of “Wig Out at Jagbag’s”. Perhaps a resolution to Malkmus’s internal conflict or something even greater will reveal itself on future albums.

Malkmus continues to follow the same formula for success he has had throughout the years while injecting new excitement with a balance of horns, synths and guitars. He remains an inspiration to slacker writers everywhere as he tells stories and makes the listener laugh with ease, and at the end of the album you feel like you have just enjoyed a short novel. “Wig Out at Jagbag’s” is easily the best album of 2014 so far and deserves multiple listens to catch all the meaning Malkmus has put into it.

New Malkmus record maintains slow groove by logan baker Staff Writer

​Stephen Malkmus is one of the founders of what is known today as indie rock.

His work in the 1990s with Pavement cements him in indie folklore as a king.

Since leaving the band in 1999, he has become somewhat of a free spirit, releasing albums when he feels like it and not bowing to current styles. His newest album, “Wig Out at Jagbag’s,” continues this trend of staying honest in his music and keeping his lyrics as witty as ever. ​That is where the true brilliance of Stephen Malkmus comes in. His wordplay is unmatched by any other songwriter of the past 20 years. He keeps his puns short and paints hysterical scenes with his words.

As Malkmus approaches 50, some of his songs are dedicated to his younger years.

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Album art for Arcarde Fire’s “Reflektor.”

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Top Five Albums

- arcade fire The fourth release in Arcade Fire’s critically acclaimed discography lacks the same cultural impact as their previous records but is still sonically beautiful, and the influence from co-producer James Murphy, of LCD Soundsystem fame, is very apparent. This art-rock masterpiece pulsates with Haitian rhythms and disco beats. “yeezus” - kanye west West’s newest album veers into a new dimension of sound for the veteran producer and rapper.

He brings in electronic wizards Daft Punk to help bring the stark minimalism of Yeezus into the mainstream. He criticizes those that doubt his beliefs and also makes political and cultural stands on the music industry, reverseracism and his relationship with Kim Kardashian. “impersonator” - majical cloudz Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto make up the synth duo Majical Cloudz. Their new album is an intensely focused and cohesive work reminiscent of M83 and “reflektor”

James Blake. With respect, “Impersonator” is a much more exciting piece of work than anything either of these artists have done. As Welsh’s voice stretches gorgeously over the synths provided by Otto, he captivates listeners by never rushing his vocals and sharing the stage with Otto. This is a joint effort and both are equal in the project, and as a result they have created something special. “trouble will find me” - the national

The National follow up 2010’s excellent LP, “High Violet,” with an even better look at their apparently somber lives in Brooklyn. Heartbreak emanates from this album as lead singer Matt Berninger moans over soft indierock. Up-tempo songs do appear on the album, and they are a breath of fresh air to most of the album’s slowed-down instrumentation. “old” - danny brown The most exciting hip-hop album of the year is split into two sides. Side A details Brown’s childhood in the poverty of Detroit and tells the story of how he became the man he is today. Side B holds party music with an underlying theme of trauma not easily detectable.

Brown distinguishes himself from similar rappers by embracing his age and using his unique voice to dominate tracks.​

Top 10 songs

- arcade fire The eponymous opening song to Arcade Fire’s stellar new album captures the listener with the soft, echoing vocals of Régine Chassagne and the repeating drum loop will keep your head bobbing every time the album starts. “blood on the leaves” “reflektor”

kanye west

This electric mash-up of samples from the classic, “Strange Fruit” by Nina Simone and trap music superstars TNGHT brings Kanye into the forefront as he is able to compare his own inner turmoil to the lynchings that covered the South in the 1960s. “hold on, we’re going home” drake feat. majid jordan

The magnum opus of Drake’s 2013 album, “Nothing Was the Same,” is a song that can appeal to all demographics. Much like Outkast’s classic “Hey Ya,” this song will capture your attention with its smooth beat as Drake pulls off his signature, smooth vocals and newcomer Majid Jordan brings the song to a close with a beautiful bridge. “primetime” - janelle monae feat. miguel

“get lucky”

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daft punk feat. pharrell

This collaboration between industry legends Daft Punk and Pharrell was stuck in everyone’s head throughout much of 2013.

It was the second highest grossing single of the year, clearing over 7.3 million copies.

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Indie rock band Vampire Weekend.

“why’d you only call me when you’re high?” - artic monkeys

The British rockers created an album full of songs meant to soundtrack nights full of regret.

This song in particular stands out due to its funky R&B experimenta-

This harmonious duet between two of the premier R&B singers of our time is a gorgeous love song that features the two singers trading verses and harmonizing together during the hook.

their loved ones. “shabba” - a$ap ferg feat. a$ap rocky

The unabashed party anthem of 2013 will never grow old. A relentless hook from A$AP Mob members Ferg and Rocky will get any party started. This tribute to Jamaican dancehall legend Shabba Ranks deserves recognition as one of the most entertaining songs of the year.

Best New Artist

Young Chicago MC Chance the Rapper released one of the best albums of the year, “Acid Rap,” for free and intro“new slaves” - kanye west duced emotional, psychedelic “New Slaves” was first hip-hop into the mainstream. broadcasted on the sides of 66 His unique voice may take buildings across the globe. This some getting used to, but listenwas the first indication of the photo courtesy of parade.com political angle that “Yeezus” Beyoncé dropped a surprise self-titled album this year. ers will discover what could be described as a hip-hop “Catcher was going to take. Within In the Rye” for the current genthe song, West addresses institutional racism in the prison- tion and the feeling of honesty that eration. Chance has nowhere to go but up, and 2014 holds massive industrial system and the reverse- reverberates through the lyrics. promise for this 20 year old. racism he encountered once he “24 hours” - sky ferreira gained fame.

Miley Cyrus’ close friend Sky Most Surprising Moment Ferreira puts her troubled past in “hannah hunt” - vampire weekend Beyoncé stunned the world Vampire Weekend lead singer the rearview to create an album by dropping an eponymous audio/ Ezra Koenig tells a story about the full of anthems. The title track feels visual album onto iTunes with happiness that comes with young especially emotional compared no promotion whatsoever. Every love and the pain that comes with to the rest of the album, and the single track was accompanied losing it. Koenig’s slight refer- refrain of “24 hours / We still have with its own music video, and for ences to the Bible and “The Great time / 24 Hours / You’re still mine” this to be done without the press Gatsby” will appeal to literary fans will inspire listeners to take advan- hearing about it only adds to the tage of the time they share with mystical powers of Queen B. and pop culture geeks alike.

The ‘Girls’ are back, not necessarily better wrenched out of their honeymoon phase when a previous lover of S a c k l e r ’s approaches the couple in a coffeeshop.

He had previously forced Natalia (Shiri Ap p l e b y, “Roswell”) to act like a dog during intercourse.

Horvath stands by photo courtesy edgecastcdn.net man Hannah Horvath and Adam Sackler have an awkward encounter with an ex-girlfriend in the season premiere of “Girls.” her throughout son (Jemima Kirke, “Tiny the encounter, despite the vile by kaitlynne birkett Furniture”) is in a rehab facility raining down on them both. Sadly, Copy Chief for heroine, Shoshanna Shapiro though the couple seems happy The third season of “Girls” (Zosia Mamet, “The Kids are in the moment, their relationship premiered this past Sunday All Right”) is found waking up appears too immature to provide with two episodes. The previous in the top section of someone much support for each other. season closed on the main char- else’s dorm bunkbed and Marnie There are already slight problems acter, Hannah Horvath (Lena Michaels (Allison Williams, in these episodes—Sackler seems Dunham, “Tiny Furniture”), “The Mindy Project”) is sleeping to struggle with Horvath’s reliexperiencing a crippling OCD on her mother’s couch with no ance on friends, proclaiming he episode that her ex-boyfriend, other place to go. The girls are does not care about them or want Adam Sackler (Adam Driver, back, but they each face more to hang out with them.

“Frances Ha”), managed to issues, internal and external, this Johansson continues to be pull her out of. The new season season than ever before. her flighty self as she undergoes opens with a blissful Horvath Early into the episode, help for her drug addiction—but and Sackler while Jessa Johans- Horvath and Sackler are rapidly she seems to have more problems

than that, as she repeatedly causes a ruckus among the other addicts in the center to the point to where she is kicked out. Horvath, the always reliant friend to the ever unreliant Johansson, proceeds to take a roadtrip to pick her up from the center. Sackler and Shapiro are in tow—Sackler because he is the only one old enough to rent a car and Shapiro merely along for the ride.

Not that much time is spent on Michaels or Shapiro throughout; both act as crutches to the plot for the first two episodes.

This is not an unusual occurrence though, as the main characters of the episodes periodically change during the season. Both Michaels and Shapiro have previously unresolved issues with their exboyfriends that will most likely play out in the coming episodes.

Shapiro and Ray Ploshansky’s (Alex Karpovsky, “Inside Llewyn Davis”) relationship ended badly and both struggle with their feelings. Michaels and her exboyfriend Charlie Dattalo (Christopher Abbot, “Martha Marcy May Marlene”) will probably no longer try to reconcile after their weeks and weeks of separation, but Michaels needs to learn to refind herself in a life post-Dattalo.

Though some of their problems may seem menial to today’s society, their stories are very important to be shown on screen.

The four girls have all faced a rash

of problems, some of them dealing with very real-life trauma that is typically never portrayed in media. The constant fear of finding a job in a lessening economy, obsessive compulsive disorder and moving back in with a parent are never glamorous stories, but they are all parts of the mid-20’s generation. Additionally, this is one of the few shows on national television today with a starring cast of only women; the only shows similarly cast are “Orange is the New Black” and the third cycle of “American Horror Story.”

With not many shows on screen allowing an equal amount of screen-time for men and women, the true importance of this show can be recognized with its unblinking realism and actual application to society.

Though the outlook does not seem so dismal for the girls right now, only time will tell.

Their stories almost mirror the real life of collegiate students and college graduates: Shapiro, for example, is coming up on graduation from college, a scary prospect she seems to be taking a little too well. Sadly, these new episodes, “Females Only” and “Truth or Dare,” are not the best the audience has seen. Dunham, who has proved to be a great showrunner, will hopefully come back with some truly excellent episodes in the coming weeks.

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‘Her’ a quirky, pensive delight by jacob dahl Contributing Writer

In one word, the movie “Her” is odd, but it is also excellent. It is what viewers have come to expect from director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich”) such as lonely, quirky characters and an oddly futuristic setting.

In short, the movie is about a man named Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix, “Walk the Line”) who lives in futuristic Los Angeles. He is going through a divorce with his wife (Rooney Mara, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) and is struggling with his loneliness, his only real friend being Amy (Amy Adams, “The Fighter”). He begins a relationship with his Operating System (OS), an artificially intelligent computer voiced

by Scarlett Johansson (“The Avengers.”) The film also photo courtesy of edgecast.sdr chronicles his relationships Joaquin Phoenix plays Theodore Twombly, a man who falls in love with his artificially intelligent operating system in the new film “Her.” The operating is voiced by Scarlett Johansson. with Amy and his ex-wife, as well as what it is like for him In many parts, the film is able to show us the way Jonze is able to weave drama with with Samantha while he is walking to date a computer. the world through the eyes of Samantha, comedy. When viewers see this movie, through a subway station, and the audiNearly every part of the film is excel- the OS that Twombly is dating. they might expect to see a drama. It’s ence hears nothing but silence. Everyone lent, from the script to the cinematograThe cinematography is able to put the true that “Her” is a drama, but it is also a in the scene, and in the film in general, is phy to the acting. Out of all the perfor- viewer into a future that is believable. Many comedy. This film contains some of the so engrossed with technology that they mances in the film, however, Phoenix’s movies set in the future have cinematogra- funniest moments that have come from the are not experiencing what is actually hapbrilliant portrayal of a lonely Twombly phy and settings that sometimes take away cinema so far this year. It is an odd, awk- pening around them. In some respects, seems to stand out from among the rest. from the plot and even distract the audi- ward movie, and viewers will be laughing the film seems to be warning us of the He is able to make Twombly lonely, yet ence. Filmmakers often seem to regard “the at how wonderfully uncomfortable some of danger of technology, and it does so better oddly interesting and personable, as well future” as a character of its own and spend the film’s moments are. than any other movie set in the future as funny. The cinematography is also fan- too much time delving into future technolAll of the characters in “Her” feel with robots and lasers. tastic. Achieving this in a film where the ogy and special effects rather than develop- real, and although this movie is set in “Her” is an excellent movie and is main character is dating a computer may ing a solid plot. The future in the film “Her” the future, everything feels very real and highly recommended. It has everything seem difficult, as one of the main char- includes interesting futuristic elements relevant. In fact, the film seems to make one would look for in a movie, and acters is something viewers cannot see, without distracting from the plot. a statement. There is a wonderfully eerie viewers will most definitely be glad they however it never comes across this way.

One of the greatest parts of “Her” is moment when Twombly loses contact saw it.

Television to titillate in 2014 web-only show to win a Primetime Emmy award. You can see “House of Cards,” starring Kevin Spacey (“American Beauty”) and Robin Wright (“Forrest Gump”), on Netflix Feb. 14.

“rake” “Rake” is based on the still airing Australian show of the same name. “Rake” follows brilliant criminal defense lawyer Keegan Deane, played by Greg Kinnear (“Little Miss Sunshine”), whose personal issues lead him to self-destructive behavior and to fight with those around him, including his ex-wife, Maddy, played by Miranda Otto (“The Lord of the Rings”). “Rake” is perfect for fans of Gregory House’s brashness or courtroom dramas such as “Boston Legal.” “Rake” premieres Jan. 23 on Fox.

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“House of Cards” premieres on Netflix Feb. 14 .

by daniel muzi Contributing Writer

With the Golden Globes behind us, attention turns away from 2013 and to the future with new seasons and new shows.

From popular returning shows to brand-new offerings, 2014 brings something for everyone to watch.

“house of cards” Netflix’s “House of Cards” is an onlineonly political drama that became the first

If you are looking for a new comedy this year, “Enlisted” may be the perfect show.

The series revolves around three brothers who are assigned to the same Army base.

While most of the base is deployed overseas, the two younger brothers, played by Chris Lowell (“Private Practice“) and Parker Young (“Suburgatory”), are assigned to stay behind. After punching a superior officer, the oldest brother, played by Geoff Stults (“The Finder”), is demoted and reassigned to watch over the base’s troop of outcasts, including his younger brothers. “Enlisted” premieres Jan. 10 on Fox. “intelligence” No new lineup is complete without a

new crime show, and this year is no exception.

CBS’ latest offering, “Intelligence,” blends the standard cop-drama with science fiction in a unique twist on the genre. Gabriel, played by Josh Holloway (“Lost”), is the nation’s newest operative, a high-tech agent with a supercomputer in his brain. With the addition of a microchip allowing him to access any data the government has to offer, Gabriel becomes the most valuable object the government possesses. Marg Helenberger (“CSI”) and Meghan Ory (“Once Upon a Time”) also star.

“Intelligence” airs first Jan. 7 before moving to its regular slot on Mondays on CBS.

(Martin Freeman, “The Hobbit”), provides stability to Sherlock’s often unique methods.

Critics have highlighted the perfect portrayal of a modern-day Sherlock Holmes while still staying true to the original tale. “Sherlock” airs in the United States Jan. 19 on PBS.

“helix”

For those who enjoy science fiction, good new shows are few and far between. The SyFy channel consistently provides for those who wish the future was just a little bit closer to today.

“Helix,” the c h a n n e l’s latest show, centers around a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who must travel to the Arctic to photo courtesy of canada.com investigate Josh Holloway stars as Gabriel in the new CBS series “Intelligence.” a possible outbreak. This new disease could spell the “sherlock” end of mankind, but is it natural? Billy Another popular show this year is the Campbell (“The Killing”) and Hiroyuki British series “Sherlock.” Recently completing Sanada (“The Killing”) star in this thrilling its third season in the U.K., BBC “Sherlock’s” new show. “Helix” airs Jan. 10 on the SyFy take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective is Channel. a contemporary adaptation to this timeless Whether it’s the new season of a criticlassic. Benedict Cumberbatch (“Star Trek: cally acclaimed gem or the first episode of Into Darkness”) stars as Sherlock Holmes, next year’s hit, the new year brings in a wealth who solves cases for both police and private of new shows. From new comedies to old citizens as the world’s only consulting detec- dramas, 2014 has something for everyone, tive. His assistant, Doctor James Watson no matter what you enjoy.

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Pio veterans need a bigger voice on campus by adrian bogart Contributing Writer

As our university begins its celebrations of 150 years of excellence, it is a time for us to remember our rich history and celebrate our diverse student body from the past and the present. On campus, we have students from every walk of life, including veterans from our armed services.

These exceptional Pioneers, who have traveled the globe and been on the front-lines in tackling global issues, have developed experiences and leadership that the university can benefit from and that contribute to enhancing the student body as a whole. Veterans need a greater voice on campus and through recognizing and appreciating veterans as individuals, while bringing them into the fold of campus life, the student body can ensure this critical group of Pioneers grows and thrives.

Student veterans, who experienced various wars and global conflicts, have unique perspectives and traits that can enhance the academic experience throughout campus. As Mike Shay, veteran services coordinator for DU stated in an interview, “educational excellence is improved by diversity, opinions and perspectives” and “student veterans have those experiences from being involved with many political and social situations.”

Our veterans have a story to tell. After devoting themselves to the service of our nation for countless years and shaping the world firsthand, these incredible individuals can enhance the dialogue on campus and inspire all of us to break through new barriers and surpass new limits.

With a reported 306 veterans on campus, veterans are in the process of establishing deep roots within DU. With a rising Student Veterans Association, a dedicated student veterans population and positive relations with the school and administration, the student veterans’ presence on campus will continue to grow and thrive.

A larger presence on campus is critical for this dedicated group of individuals, who have what Shay described as “a commitment to service” in helping the community, because they can substantially enhance student life and the campus spirit. These veterans are Pioneers and the pride of DU — by establishing themselves on campus, we will see amazing results from their dedication to excellence.

“These incredible individuals can enhance the dialogue on campus and inspire all of us.”

In growing and establishing student veterans as a major group of Pioneers and helping veterans gain a voice on campus, we must be aware of these individuals and accept who these veterans are. In recognizing each veteran by his or her experiences, appreciating who they are as individuals and learning their story, a growing relationship between student veterans and the student body can develop and student veterans can become more deeply rooted within our community.

Openness, acceptance of these Pioneers and embracing these veterans in different aspects of campus life is the way DU can help our veterans thrive.

After 150 years of diverse Pioneers united under a common standard of excellence and community, the student veteran community is growing and defining the future legacy of Pioneers. Student veterans are the epitome of what it means to be a Pioneer and will continue to define Denver for years to come.

Expand DU’s course catalog for variety DU should reform the common curriculum to allow students to explore other academic areas by naomi forman Staff Writer

“Education is an adventure,” or so says the DU Prospective Students’ web page. All of us who made it here know perhaps it’s a little more restrained, certainly involving a little less independence and variety than might be advertised. Without denying that DU has quite the catalog, it does still appear that there is room for more applicable, diverse and inclusive courses. In addition to the laundry list of required classes, opportunities to explore a wide spectrum of topics is limited by what college you’re enrolled in, what is or is not your major, what is or is not your minor, and those pestering prerequisites.

Undoubtedly, there are a lot of subjects and material necessary to cover within our academic careers.

Common curriculum does encourage students to engage in classes from theater to ecology so as to cultivate a “well-rounded” education and self.

College, in reputation, is a place to investigate a myriad of ideas, texts, questions and so forth. In one sense, regardless of the title, department or content of a class, a student expands their mind. Learning in itself contributes to stimulation of the brain and self-development. Nevertheless, if students are disinterested in the content, they are likely less engaged and therefore not reaping those benefits.

Students should not have to take only what is required — classes restricted to a certain discipline or those that are pertinent only to their major. Perhaps the most productive and transformative class of a student’s career is that one random course in website development, ceramics or

nutrition they took. And though we all came to college to prepare for careers, and our courses, understandably, are career focused, what about the other aspects of life? Non-traditional courses should be incorporated that develop an individual’s success and enjoyment in the many other necessities of life.

We should offer cooking classes to those beyond hospitality majors so as to encourage creativity and satisfaction within the ordinary. Math options should include a course in crucial skills for everyday needs and long-term financial responsibility. An art journaling class for art or non-art majors should be offered to expand student self-reflexivity through different mediums. Botany for the non-science inclined should be offered in order to re-engage and familiarize students with nature.

These courses should be integrated into the Common Curriculum required for all students. This would provide those with strict course

schedules an allotted time to explore, enabling all students to rejuvenate the monotony and draining format of quarters dominated by the more traditional classes. DU needs a wider spectrum of classes that not only educates but inspires, expands the imagination and develops life-long skills, tools and passions.

College should not only be about creating educated, scholarly people; it should be about facilitating a creative environment and giving students the option to take classes that develop them into fully functioning adults: Courses that get people off their computers and phones for a while; courses that work with different mediums and develop additonal skills not found in other classrooms; courses that develop practical knowledge of the everyday world we can take with us; courses in which we can learn how to be better people and how to live better lives; education that not only enables careers, but inspires students’ lives.

Pioneer Voices: what are you most excited about for winter quarter?

carlie derouin Sophomore Colorado

“A class I’m really excited about.”

anterra kennedy Freshman Colorado

“Interest in a new sorority.”

tiffany wilk Junior Colorado

“The DU Debate Team is hosting a tournament.”

cameron hickert Sophomore Colorado

“Skiing.”

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Parents responsible for pot protection by naomi forman Staff Writer

Less than a week after recreational marijuana sales were enacted in Colorado, Fox News reported a young child was hospitalized for THC ingestion. This was and still is a common fear among opponents of marijuana legalization — namely, that an unrestrained prevalence of this substance would run rampant throughout our communities. However, children consuming marijuana products in or around the home is more a concern of parental competence than an argument against the legalization of those substances. No child should be consuming any form of THC, but there are many substances within homes they should not be introduced to or allowed to consume either. Is it not the responsibility of a parent or caretaker to ensure no child swallows small magnets or prescription pills? These and countless other objects throughout the majority of homes around America, including marijuana, need to be monitored.

The incident in question involved a 2-year-old girl named Evelyn from Longmont, Colorado. She accidentally ate a food item that contained marijuana, what is suspected to have been an “edible.”

After the mother discovered her daughter lethargic and incapable of proper motor functioning, she was rushed to the hospital. A story like this is undeniably upsetting, but perhaps more so when further details about the situation are divulged.

According to the mother, Aida, the child “nibbled” on an object that was “brown, like a chocolate chip cookie.”

However, she clearly failed to remove this foreign object from her child’s grasp or vicinity, as she stated that she found her daughter had later eaten a substantial portion of it. One of the most disturbing parts of this series of events is that

a young child, in the care of her parent, was allowed to eat an unidentified object that, furthermore, was found in the grass outside of their apartment.

Small toys, saran wrap, tape, cleaning products, cosmetics — the list goes on of household items that children might ingest. These items can cause choking, suffocation and numerous other harmful effects. As a result there are websites, parenting books and common sense encouraging people to be hyper-sensitive to the accessibility of these items to children and to keep little hands away from them. Since 2009, according to HealthPolicySolutions.org, 14 children between the ages of eight months and 12 years old have been admitted to Colorado hospitals for THC ingestion. The Center for Disease Control estimated just over a million poison exposures throughout the country each year involve children under the age of six and are primarily caused by cleaning products, cosmetics and medications. THC, though harmful to children, is less fatal or common source of child hospitalization than many products kept under our kitchen sinks.

Yes, the legalization of recreational marijuana probably does increase its presence; therefore increasing the possibility of accidents like these. But is the answer really making marijuana illegal again, or is there a better way we can educate people on using it? Whether used for medical or recreational purposes, marijuana, like many other substances, poses a threat to children and therefore needs to be used responsibly. Be accountable for your products and conscientious of those around you. And lastly, if you see a small child “nibbling” on a foreign object, trash it; it could be an “edible” or a wide array of other substances or objects not recommended for consumption.

Enable hotel owners to choose on pot by danny zimny-schmitt Senior Reporter

With the legalization of recreational marijuana and the opening of recreational shops, the question is only to be expected: Should pot users be able to smoke in their Colorado hotel rooms? To some, this is a sticking point: The buck should stop here and all marijuana products should be banned from use in hotels open to the public. But this is a question that can and should be left to the individual hotel proprietors themselves, allowing owners of each property to decide if it is in their best interests to allow guests to use pot.

Although marijuana has never before been legal in the U.S., smoking cigarettes has long been a part of U.S. culture. As a result, hotels over time have developed their own smoking policies, choosing to operate exclusively as smoking or nonsmoking hotels, or offering some rooms where smoking is allowed and some where it is prohibited. That development is very similar to the issue faced by hotels today in whether to allow use of pot in some, all or no rooms at hotels.

Most major hotel chains in the U.S. operate as franchises, meaning although they go by a certain “brand” name, like Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn, they are all independently owned and operated by local hotel owners. These individual owners should have the freedom to decide what arrangement with relation to marijuana use best suits their own business. Although the national franchise may have an interest in saying owners should not allow pot use in their hotels because it is still against federal policy, they should not intervene with the business decisions of those who know the local hotel industry best: the local owners.

The results will obviously vary with regard to geography and differences in how pot is viewed in different parts of Colorado.

Regardless, it should be the independent hotel owner that makes the final decision, not someone making national policy decisions for hotel chains in their corporate headquarters thousands of miles away.

Marijuana is already being closely regulated by Colorado state laws. In the case of independently owned and operated hotels, leave the decision up to the entrepreneur.

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by roderick o’dorisio Business Manager

Welcome to 2014. U.S. economic growth finally appears to be accelerating, and the future is brightening.

Unemployment rates look like they will be dropping back down to around 6.5 percent, inflation will stay low and the stock market will stumble early but yield positive annual returns.

To ring in the New Year, however, I have decided to avoid discussion about markets or investments and provide a more general overview of what us, as college students, are up against going into 2014.

The first item of interest involves our dearly beloved professors. Most of us can agree our professors tend to display bias towards one political party or another through their lectures and discussions.

With that said, be sure to adequately research the mainstream propaganda thrown at you in the classroom.

Regardless of your political affiliation, it will be your responsibility to utilize critical thinking skills to sift through the ideological discrepancies and arrive at fact-based conclusions. Leave the status quo behind. Don’t follow the pack.

I fully support that what you learn in class is vastly more important than your letter grade. However, even if you slack off a little in class this quarter, you should still expect to receive higher grades.

According to the graph below, the average grade point average has been steadily on the rise since 1970..

The dramatic upswing in grades beginning in the late 1960s can be accredited to the sudden shift from GPA representing a motivator for individual students to being an assessment for

professor evaluations. As many students have witnessed, tough-grading teachers typically receive lower evaluations and ultimately go extinct.

As GPA continues to rise, the job market seems to be responding appropriately. The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2013 Survey assessed the significance of GPA among a pool of businesses and corporations, and came to the conclusion that GPA importance is at an all-time high in America. 78 percent of employers in the U.S. screen candidates based on GPA. Before you permanently select a major, be weary of how technology is affecting the job market. Currently, the majors that have the lowest unemployment rates and highest salaries are computer, electrical and mechanical engineering; physics and math; and economics. An art history or drama major almost guarantees you’ll be shacked up with your parents for a while after college.

As technology continues to advance, research and development in robotics and artificial intelligence are causing many jobs to be computerized. A recent study from Oxford predicts that computers will consume at least 47 percent of the U.S. workforce in the future.

Be wise when choosing your major and profession because “eventually a computer might be able to do it too, or reduce the economic value of you doing it,” says Michael Cembalest, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for J.P. Morgan. Not all jobs will be lost to the machines, so do not fret if you are stuck with a financially worthless degree.

History has proven to us numerous times that new technologies and opportunities will arise, and new jobs will eventually be created.

I have only grazed the top of the pyramid in regards to the obstacles we are up against in 2014, but do not give up hope. We are a generation that needs to continue seeking those sources of creativity and innovation that separate us from our elderly counterparts. Happy New Year, and study hard.

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Gymnastics stands tall in season opener

GAME TALK

Hall of Lame?

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

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Junior Nina McGee performs her floor exercise Saturday night against the University of California. McGee recorded a match-high on floor, scoring a 9.925.

McGee and Co. start season off strong against solid Cal squad by calvin jouard Sports Editor

While preseason predictions may just be a bunch of fluff, the gymnastics squad backed up their preseason No. 18 ranking with a 195.200-193.225 win over the University of California last Saturday night, then-ranked No. 22 in the nation.

“Scores change, judging panels change, [things] change whether you’re home or away, from one event to another

event, and I thought the team did a good job of not focusing on the scores,” said head coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart.

The balance beam, vault and floor champion titles all belonged to the Pioneers on the way to the meet victory. In addition, the Pioneers owned at least two of the top three spots in each of the individual events, and swept the podium on both the floor exercise and beam.

After garnering First Team All-American honors in the individual vault a year ago, senior Moriah Martin led the way in expectant fashion, scoring a 9.875 and taking home individual vault champion

Fast Break

a brief recap of recent DU sports

Men’s Basketball Recently: Dropped Summit League opener to South Dakota, 59-54 What’s next: HOME vs.

Fort Wayne on Thurs. @ 7 p.m. & HOME vs. IUPUI on Sat. @ 4 p.m.

Hockey Recently: Split weekend series with St. Cloud State to improve

to 11-7-4 What’s next: Away vs.

Minnesota-Duluth on Friday and Saturday

Swimming & Diving Recently: Training Trip in Puerto Rico over holiday break What’s next: HOME vs.

BYU, New Mexico on Friday @ 2 p.m. & Saturday @ 10 a.m.

honors. Fellow senior Kaitlin Moorhead came in second on the vault with a score of 9.850.

Junior Nina McGee, a Second Team All-American on uneven parallel bars and floor, placed first on both the beam and floor exercise with scores of 9.800 and 9.925, respectively, while also placing third on bars.

The Pios also saw production from two freshmen, Julie Ross and Leah Lomonte.

“Both of (the freshmen) did a great job,” Kutcher-Rinehart said. “You could tell it was their first collegiate competition, getting those nerves out, but overall they have such great

character and work ethics and that showed tonight. I’m really proud of this team as a whole.

They’ve put in a ton of work and it’s nice to see it pay off.”

Ross and Lomonte tied for second on the beam with matching 9.775 scores on the way to a winning 48.800 overall score on the beam against Cal’s 47.900. Ross also contributed to a 48.925 team score on vault and a 48.525 score on bars.

“I think we have a lot of room for improvement, but overall I’m very pleased,” Kutcher-Rinehart said. “If the season opener was a 195 with those mistakes, I think we’re looking at a successful season.”

Women’s Tennis Recently: Both Charlotte Derbyshire and Sonja Radosevic went 3-0 in singles play this past weekend at the Long Beach State Invite What’s next: ITA KickOff @ U of North Carolina next Friday

matches and two doubles matches with fellow Pioneer Diogo Rocha What’s next: Away vs.

Ohio St. next Saturday

Men’s Tennis Recently: Henry Craig was crowned the winner of the Key Biscayne Invite last week after winning three singles

Skiing Recently: Beat out eight other teams to win the Montana State Invite What’s next: Spencer J. Nelson Memorial Invite on Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 @ Steamboat Springs and Winter Park

Happy New Year to all of my fellow Pioneers. With every new year comes new sporting news, and 2014 is no exception. Last Wednesday the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) voted in three new members to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Four-time Cy Youngwinner Greg Maddux will be joined by former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine and two-time MVP slugger Frank Thomas in Cooperstown this summer.

Maddux, the long-time Brave and Cub, was considered a shoo-in this year. His four consecutive Cy Young awards and 18 Gold Glove awards set him apart as one of the best pitchers of all time.

Meanwhile, Glavine’s 305 career wins and Thomas’ 521 home runs were more than enough to prove their worth to the voters. All three were first ballot inductees. While Maddux, Glavine and Thomas were all widely expected to receive the necessary votes (75 percent of voters), the BBWAA continued to shun other potential entrants, including Craig Biggio, who missed out by only .2 percent of the votes.

With suspected clean players such as Biggio continuing to miss out and new steroid-era players reaching eligibility every year, Hall of Fame voting is becoming more controversial than ever.

Last year, the BBWAA failed to elect a member to the Hall of Fame for the first time since 1996, keeping out big -name players such as Barry Bonds and Rodger Clemens.

The writers’ persistence in keeping these players out shows their stance on proven and suspected users of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Both Bonds and Clemens saw their vote totals drop about two percent each this year, an indication that as ballots become more crowded the less likely it is that they, and others with tarnished reputations, will ever gain entry.

While this is one of the most divisive issues in baseball today, to me the issue is simple. Some writers say the Hall of Fame is simply a museum that records the most prominent and significant players and moments in baseball history. While I don’t necessarily disagree with this point, I believe it must stand for something much more. I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Cooperstown in 2005 just after the induction of AllStar infielders Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg.

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This weekend, the Pioneers split games with current National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) leader and No. 2 team in the nation St. Cloud State. After a loss on Friday night, the Pioneers were able to rebound Saturday to take the second game of the series.

Denver came into Friday night’s game as one of the hottest teams in the nation, going 7-1-4 over their last four games. The impressive streak was bolstered by the Pioneers’ top-ranked conference defense and the play of senior goaltender Sam Brittain. As it turned out, St. Cloud’s offense (ranked first) would test them early and often.

Friday’s game started out in favor of Denver as freshman defender Will Butcher scored just 1:44 into the first period.

However, the game began to slip away after that. A first period equalizer and two second period goals by St. Cloud State left Denver in a hole they never found their way out of.

St. Cloud would go on to outscore Denver with a final of 6-3. The six goals were the

most the Pioneers have given up this season.

“Our penalty kill wasn’t good enough, and I thought our transition to defense really hurt us tonight,” said head coach Jim Montgomery in an interview after the game. Montgomery gave insight to the defensive breakdown Friday night, giving credit to St. Cloud’s powerful offense as well as elaborating on some of Denver’s weaker points. “[W]hen you look at the whole of the game we lost the resolve in the third period. You know as soon as they went back up 4-2, I thought we started getting out of character for our team. We took unnecessary penalties, we were taking longer shifts,” Montgomery said.

The Pioneers committed a total of six penalties in the first game of the series.

“We’ve got to learn that it’s a 60 minute game and just because things didn’t go our way, or if we didn’t have puck luck, we have to stick with it,” added Montgomery.

The message seemed to stick Saturday as the Pioneers came back out and defeated the Huskies 5-2. First period scores

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Freshman forward Evan Ritt handles the puck at center ice in the face of a St. Cloud State defender. The Pios eventually split the series.

Makowski gave Denver a lead it would never relinquish, as the defense regained its form in the rematch. Brittain also seemed to rally after his statistically worst performance of the season,

making a total of 37 saves.

With the series split, the Pioneers moved into a third place tie in the conference with Nebraska-Omaha, just five points off of the lead. Denver

now sits at 11-7-4 overall with a chance to keep their hot streak alive as they take on another conference opponent in Minnesota-Duluth this weekend on the road in a two-game series.

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The women’s basketball squad opened Summit League play against South Dakota this past Sunday in a win that was just what the doctor ordered.

The Pios had won only two of its non-conference battles heading into the day, and stood at 2-13 overall. Ten of the team’s 16 games have been road battles, with one road trip lasting five games long.

“It was a tough non-conference schedule, we played some tough opponents, even away from home, and that’s not easy. But we endured,” said head coach Kerry Cremeans.

The team picked up their third win in a 91-84 shootout against North Dakota, and now has a 2-2 record its last four games. And, maybe most importantly, the Pios are sitting pretty at 1-0 in conference play.

“We’re approaching the conference season as a new season,” Cremeans said.”Everybody is 0-0. It’s just a fresh start and that’s how we approached it.”

“You could tell that they played light tonight, played with a lot of fun, a lot of great energy and like I said, it was just a great collective team effort.

The bench was ready to play, and the team was very prepared and focused and executed the game plan very well,” added Cremeans.

Headlining the win for DU was a breakout performance by junior forward Theresa Wirth, who finished with 26 points, 17 of which came in the first half. She also finished with a team high eight rebounds and three blocks, and went 9 for 11 from the free throw line.

“It’s been coming, you know she can score inside and she can shoot the three,” Cremeans said. “We’ve focused a lot on her outside shot, and for her to not look that over. She really had a great confidence from the top of the key with her shot. I know she can be one of the top post players in our conference for sure.”

Junior guard Morgan Van RiperRose complemented the inside play of Wirth by hitting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc to go along with 22 points overall.

With under two minutes to play, Van Riper-Rose iced the game with a three

Looking at the plaques, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Tom Seaver and Hank Aaron made it all too clear Barry Bonds doesn’t belong. Ruth and Aaron, the former home run kings, both knocked out over 700 home runs without even the possibility of PEDs, and Seaver posted a career .286 ERA (earned run average) with over 300 wins with no more than hard work and God-given talent.

While the achievements of Bonds, Clemens and even Alex Rodriguez, who has just been suspended for 162 games for his connection to the Biogenesis scandal, can’t be denied, the black mark they left on their legacies far outweighs their accolades.

It is not fair for the players who helped create America’s pastime to have to share their museum with those who reigned in its darkest years.

The point is not that Bonds and the like were not great players. It is true that in an era when fans were dwindling, a newfound excitement led by big home run hitters and record hunts helped to fill stadiums and reignite America’s love for the game.

The point is there were some players who chose to respect the game and there were those who did not. While we may never be certain, I believe there were notable Hall of Fame worthy players who chose to stay clean even when others around them were gaining an unfair edge. Players such as Chipper Jones and Ken Griffey Jr. prove that PEDs were not necessary to keep up in league, and they, as faces of the league, can be beacons of clean and prosperous careers.

For now it seems, with the exception of perhaps Biggio, the BBWAA seems to agree with me. However, with a substantial number of voters and fans screaming for reform, the current voting system may soon be out of date.

In a sport where statistics and records are what fans seem to love most, the breaking of such records by steroid users is somewhat perverse. I know I’m not the only one left with a sour taste in their mouth every time I hear Bonds called the home run “king.” Keep the cheaters out, and let the truly exceptional in.

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Junior forward Theresa Wirth prepares a shot during the Pioneers’ 91-84 shootout against South Dakota.

to put the Pios up by five, 89-84.

A strong shooting performance was needed to make up for 20 offensive rebounds by South Dakota that led to 18 second chance points in the second half alone.

“It’s just a credit to South Dakota, they didn’t go down without a fight,” Cremeans added. “They came back strong. Obviously they battled us hard on the boards, but in time-and-score situations we executed well, stayed focus and were able to get to the free throw line late in the game.”

After going to the line just seven times in the first half, the Pioneers finished the game hitting 21 of 25 from the foul line. The Pios also shot well above their season average field goal percentage in the second half, knocking down shots at a clip of 60 percent. Overall, the team made a little more than half their shots (31 for 60).

Summit League play continues for the team in Indiana this week, beginning with Fort Wayne (1-1, 8-8 overall) on Thursday and ending with IUPUI (1-1, 11-6 overall) on Saturday.