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The freshman Despite protests, Korbel lauds Bush 15: a fresh guide to DU by kameryn tanita Lifestyles Editor

Dear Class of 2017, Welcome to DU. Welcome to the best four years of your life. You might feel lost, overwhelmed even, by the immense amount of freedom and fun that you have just recently stepped into. But take some of (or all of) our advice below and you will have an easier time transitioning into life as a college freshman.

1. Sturm is a maze. Even for seniors.

So don’t worry if you get lost.

2. Anderson Academic Commons is a watering hole. It’s the “place to be” when you need to be social but don’t want to go out.

3. Hockey is our equivalent of football. So if you don’t like hockey, you probably should start (or at least pretend to).

4. When people recommend a professor, take their advice!

5. The Mass Comm building IS a 20 minute walk from Halls, so get ready for some exercise.

6. Enjoy your days of multiple meal swipes and free food while you can.

After freshman year you will realize you have to prioritize your budget and your diet will start to consist of ramen noodles or pasta.

7. Run/walk/bike to Wash Park; it’s close by and fun to go with friends.

8. Spring quarter is always the best, so start getting excited now. Spring Quarter is known for having the best weather, May Days which is DU’s version of a week long carnival.

9. Decide what you classes you like and what interests you so you can pick a major.

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Former President George W. Bush and Korbel Dean Chris Hill on stage (left); Students protest the Global Service Award outside of the dinner on Monday (right)

Fundraising dinner brought in $670,000 for new Korbel facility by lanna giauque News Editor

Approximately 100 students, alumni and community members gathered at the site of the 16th Annual Josef Korbel School of International Studies Fundraising Dinner last Monday night to protest the awarding of the “Global Service Award” to former President George W. Bush.

Chanting phrases such as “How many people must you kill to get an award from

Dean Hill” and “Dean Hill it’s a shame to award Bush in our name,” the protesters emphasized Korbel Dean Christopher Hill’s service as a U.S. ambassador during Bush’s presidency.

Meanwhile, inside the Hyatt Regency downtown, Hill and Bush held a conversation that included discussion of the former president’s work in Africa in front of more than 1,100 guests, according to an official DU media release.

An official statement from the university about the award pointed to the dinner, which was closed to members of the media, as an important fundraising event. This year the dinner raised over

$670,000, according to a statement by Hill that was sent to students and faculty on the DU internal news email list after the event.

“The award reflects [Bush’s] ongoing efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer and malaria in Africa and his service as the 43rd president of the United States,” said Hill of the Global Service Award in the statement. “I encourage members of the community to learn more about President Bush’s activities related to global health, to critically examine these, and to participate in conversations about global health.”

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Series of assualts start school year by sarah ford Managing Editor

Last week, the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) issued two crime alerts for three cases of sexual assault and harassment that took place near campus this month.

On Saturday, DCS released a crime alert reporting a woman was groped while walking near campus Saturday morning at 2:44 a.m. The report comes following another issued Wednesday reporting another groping incident near campus and a case of indecent exposure a week earlier.

According to Saturday’s crime alert, “The victim was walking in the alley between University Blvd and Josephine St when she walked past a male who grabbed her breasts and ran off while the victim yelled at him.”

According to DCS crime prevention

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officer Stephen Banet, the woman was not affiliated with DU. However, officers were called to the scene by Denver Police Department (DPD) so DCS could file a report and issue a crime alert warning students that the assault had occurred near campus.

On Wednesday, a crime alert was issued for two crimes. On Sept. 1, a man grabbed a woman jogging in Washington Park and attempted to force her into an alley, while in the other case a man exposed himself to a student walking near Johnson McFarland Hall on Sept 8.

There are no suspects in either case, and no descriptions of the individuals have been released.

“We got the information first-hand from the mother who called day or so after the fact and she was trying to get the student to report the incident to us,” Banet said about the exposure case. “

We were not able to take report or find out where this occurred or any sort of a suspect description.”

Full reports were not taken in either case because both incidents were reported to DCS through second parties.

Banet said it is also currently unclear if the woman grabbed in Washington Park is a student.

A few days before the incident, a professor reported to DCS that a student had told her she was grabbed while in Washington Park; however, the student never made an official report.

Banet was later made aware of a crime alert released by DPD last Tuesday reporting a similar incident. Denver Police Department (DPD) did not confirm if the victim was a DU student.

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Student media receives university support emily bowman Contributing Writer In an effort to support student media on campus, DU is funding a new Clarion faculty advisor position for the 2013-14 academic year. According to the agreement reached by the Clarion and the university, the Office of Student Life will contribute $4 per student from the existing student activity fees to be used as a media fee. The Provost has also agreed the university will contribute $6,000 toward the position.

Provost Gregg Kvistad and the Student Media Advisory Committee created the position as part of an agreement reached in July concerning the next phase of DU’s commitment to student media. The committee is comprised of a student on the editorial staff of the Clarion, a staff person from the Office of Student Life and a faculty person from the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS).

Executive Director of Campus Life Carl Johnson, who sits on the committee as the Office of Student Life representative, said the new position has been a long time coming.

“In an effort to ensure that students who are practicing what they learn in the classroom had an effective advisor and mentor to guide them through the process, we needed to allocate student activity fee dollars to better meet those

student needs,” said Johnson.

According to the agreement, the additional funding demonstrates the university’s ongoing commitment to student news efforts and student freedom of expression.

“The university has always seen the Clarion as an important resource for students. It gives students a place and a platform through which they can communicate about important issues and hopefully make some decisions that are to the benefit of the student body,” said Lynn Schofield Clark, chair of the journalism faculty for MFJS. This position will be a change for the Clarion, which has operated without a university-funded faculty position for the past two years.

“That gave us some time for all those interested in the Clarion to figure out how we could work together more effectively for the good of the student body,” said Clark. “We want to make sure that it continues to be a part of the student body’s experience.”

For the 2013-14 academic year, Andrew Matranga will serve as the new Clarion faculty advisor. Matranga was also hired as a lecturer in digital journalism for MFJS this year. He has had six years of experience in academic journalism throughout high school, undergraduate and graduate school and eight years of experience as a magazine

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Johnson says the opportunity for a student reporter to have someone who is experienced in the news industry review their work is invaluable.

“Your byline will be on the Clarion, searchable forever, so let’s make sure it’s the best work possible for you and for the people coming after you,” said Johnson.

According to Clark, the university hopes to see student media take off with the added support, not only improving

in quality but also exploring opportunities to advance how students communicate and consume campus news.

“This is a good opportunity for the Clarion to say, ‘Hey, we have some funds now, we have some sense of security, we know that the university is behind us, so let’s see what else is out there. What do we want to do? What can we do?’” said Clark. “There could be some really exciting innovation that could happen here as a result.”

by the Denver Post. The same document said the median salary for fulltime professors is $149,000 annually.

In the email to students and faculty, Katz said the differential is based on a job performance evaluation analyzing an individual’s contributions in “teaching,” “research and scholarship” and “service to the Sturm College of Law School the University, and the legal profession.”

“The University’s philosophies, policies and procedures ensure impartiality, honesty and equitableness in the performance evaluation process,” the email said. “The law school’s merit raise system is designed to be as transparent and objective as possible, which ensures that no gender bias (or any other kind of improper bias) influences decisions regarding pay.”

The case is still ongoing.

But as we prepare to start the last year of the ASCEND campaign, the University is in an amazingly strong position,” Vice Chancellor in the Office of University Advancement Scott Lumpkin told DU Magazine.

Money raised through the ASCEND campaign and endowment rate is used for student scholarships, as well as campus projects such as the construction of the Anderson Academic Commons.

An eventful summer for DU campus

What happened during the summer months at DU by sarah ford Managing Editor

Mascot Committee survey returns “inconclusive” results After several months of conversation, the Mascot Steering Committee announced the results of the survey sent out in late June to gauge student interest in three mascot finalists: an elk, a mountaineer and a jackrabbit.

However, after receiving the results the committee proposed to not move forward with any of the three designs.

“While the Mountain Explorer and Elk performed the best, neither gained a consensus among the community. As a result, the 75-member Mascot Steering Committee recommends that none of the characters should move forward as they are currently designed,” said the email sent out by the committee in early August.

Instead, the committee said it will focus on developing the current university spirit program, as well as developing ways in which old university mascots can be “retired” on campus.

The committee has not yet announced any plans to develop new options for the mascot, though the email sent announcing the survey results said the committee plans to “still have a working committee dedicated to reviewing the research data and how to best utilize the results in the future.”

The Mascot Steering Committee is a 75-member committee formed in February to design and develop a new

official mascot for the university, which was originally to be released to the student body in fall quarter of this year.

Professor files gender discrimination lawsuit The Denver Post reported in midJuly that law professor Lucy Marsh filed a charge of gender discrimination against the university, claiming the university violated the Equal Pay Act. “Professor Marsh believes that she and other female professors at the Law School were discriminated against with respect to compensation because of their gender, and were paid less than men performing substantially equal work under similar conditions in the same establishment,” the filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.

The university and Martin Katz, dean of the Sturm College of Law, responded to the accusation in an email to DU faculty and students on August 22.

“While it is true that male full professors, on average, make more than their female counterparts, it is also true that female assistant professors, on average, make more than their male counterparts.” the email from Katz said. “The University remains committed to fairness and equality for all our employees, including Professor Marsh.”

In the official filing, Marsh claimed that she is the lowest-paid faculty member at the Sturm College of Law, receiving $109,000 annually according to the transcript of the filing supplied

ASCEND campaign most successful in university history DU Magazine reported on June 20 that the university ASCEND fundraising campaign had surpassed $400 million, making it the most successful fundraising campaign in university history.

At the same time, the value of the university endowment passed $400 million.

The past year was the thirdstrongest fundraising year in the history of ASCEND, according to the article, which will enter its final year in 2013-14.

“Most fundraising campaigns see a winding down in their final years.

Interim dean hired in Daniels The University announced on June 6 that Charles “Chuck” Patti will be taking over as interim dean of the Daniels College of Business (DCB).

Patti came into the position after previous dean Christine Riordan resigned to accept the position of provost at the University of Kentucky.

Patti will likely serve this academic year as the college continues a search for the new dean. He has previously served as the Daniels senior associate dean for faculty and academic research, according to the university press release. He has also served as department head at Daniels and as the James M. Cox Professor of Customer Experience Management.

“With an academic career that spans over 30 years, Chuck’s experience and background in higher education, administrative leadership and strong ties with the Denver business community will position the college for continued success,” Chancellor Robert Coombe said in the release.

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Campus community mourns Bush award faces protests Korbel students and alumni loss of student, alumnus by lanna giauque News Editor Hundreds of students gathered Sunday night in the Driscoll Ballroom for a memorial service held in honor of David Dubrow and Michael Ness, both of whom passed away after sustaining injuries from a Connecticut house fire in August.

Both David, who would have been senior sociology major this year, and Michael, a former DU student, were members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity.

SAE president Parker Roe began the memorial, saying, “If there’s one thing about David and Mike that comes to mind, it would be their absolute spontaneity. David and Mike capitalized on every opportunity which came their way.”

These deaths come after the death of Wilson King, another member of SAE who passed away in April after being struck by a car. A common theme of the memorial service was dealing with grief and moving forward.

Chaplain Gary Brower read a letter addressed to the students attending the memorial, written by the King family.

“We are in awe of your incredible compassion and understanding of our recent loss, and we know that you will do the same for the Dubrow and Ness family,” the letter said. “To all of you: please, please don’t use your youth or your experiences these past few months as excuses to take unnecessary risks.

Instead, keep your memories of David,

Mike and Wilson alive and use their tragic deaths as both a reality check that life is fragile, even in youth, and as a reason to be the best person and leader you were born to be and encourage those around you to do the same.”

The parents of both Michael and David sent messages as well.

“We want you all to keep David and Michael and Wilson in your hearts and live your lives in the moment—with great enthusiasm and love, love, love,” said the parents of David Dubrow in a text that was read during the memorial.

“We wish you all wonderful blessings and send all of our love and gratitude.”

In a letter that was also read during the service, Elizabeth Ness, Michael’s mother, wrote, “It is the wonderful memories that we need to hold close to our hearts now. Mike would want no tears or heartache. Mike would want celebration and togetherness—laughter, love and joy.”

DU shared the news of the deaths with “great sadness” and “deepest sympathy”.

“Sad news such as this can affect all of us in the DU community, so it’s important that we come together to support one another during these difficult times.” the statement said.

Chad Ledy, a senior in SAE this year, ended the memorial by saying, “Life is not a right. It’s not something that everyone gets—it’s really a privilege.

If you’re in here right now and you’re breathing you have a responsibility to these guys who don’t have that option.”

days. The name of the award was later changed to the “Global Service Award”. The change did not stop reactions against the award, however, and the petition continued to gain support. It reached 2,000 signatures the Continued from page 1 day after the fundraising dinner, and now has over 2,100.

The protesters maintained that “One of the things that really Bush should not receive an award attracted me to DU was the focus from Korbel, saying two-thirds of the on human rights and social justice,” faculty at Korbel asked Dean Hill to said Amy Eckert, an alumnus who not present the award to Bush. received both a law “We are here today degree and a PhD because we don’t believe from Korbel during George Bush has commit- “We don’t believe her time at DU, as ted a global service. We George Bush com- she protested outbelieve he has committed side the Hyatt last war crimes,” said Sara mitted a global Monday. “I still just Fitouri, Sturm College of service. We believe fail to believe that Law and Korbel student the program that I and a member of the he has committed applied to is giving Colorado Student Power an award to George war crimes.”

Alliance, during a press W. Bush, who conference held by the requested torture protesters. “We’re asking Sara Fitouri and initiated illegal Dean Hill to be responwars.”

Korbel student and sible to the stakeholders An official uniat the university—the Colorado Student Power versity statement students and faculty—and Alliance member said Korbel supports a diversity of opinrealize that George Bush ions. does not align with DU’s “The Josef Korbel School of values.”

The Korbel School of Interna- International Studies is committed to tional Studies announced on June 23 serving the public good by presenting multiple points of view and promoting that Bush would be the recipient of civil discourse among diverse indithe “Improving the Human Condi- viduals,” the statement said. tion Award” at the annual Korbel “Accordingly, we welcome speakDinner. Following the announcement, ers and dignitaries from around the a Change.org petition was created globe who have a number of different and gathered 750 signatures in two perspectives.”

protest Bush award at downtown Korbel dinner

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Relationships and limits are tested when a diverse group of five people are thrown together in a six-week acting class in Vermont.

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CC outpacing DU off the ice by carli hansen Assistant News Editor

DU and Colorado College are holding a new annual alumni “giving challenge” from Sept. 1 to Nov. 7 to see which school can be the first to reach 1,500 undergraduate alumni donors.

“We want to try to pump up school spirit and rally alumni around a common cause: school pride,” said Nancy Christensen, assistant director of development in the Office of Annual Giving.

According to Christensen, the office approached CC over the summer and suggested the challenge as a way to boost alumni participation, which has been low in recent years. In the last fiscal year the alumni participation rate at DU was 7.57 percent.

“Some of our peer schools are up to 40 or 50 percent participation, and we would be thrilled with ten,” said Christensen.

The event is for undergraduate alumni only because CC does not have graduate students, so including them would give DU an unfair advantage.

The goal of 1,500 donors was

based on statistics from the same time period last year.

“We looked at the data from last year and 1,500 was still a stretch, but it seemed doable,” said Christensen.

She said the prize will be “bragging rights” and a trophy that will travel between schools every year. The winner will be announced before the puck drops at the first DU vs.

CC hockey game on Nov. 8 in Colorado Springs.

“Athletics has been a good partner, but we’re trying not to make the focus athletics. We just picked that time frame because it’s a natural time for rivalry,” said Christensen.

Donors can make a gift of any amount to any part of the university, which may include athletics, an individual college or school, the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund or the University of Denver Scholarship Fund. The challenge does not track dollar amounts, only the number of donors.

The challenge websitehosted by DU tracks the number of donors each week.

As of Friday, Sept. 13, DU had 106 donors and CC had 339

donors. A mail piece about the challenge was sent to all undergraduate alumni a week before.

“This is our first big push to get annual gifts for this fiscal year. With homecoming in October, we’re expecting that to be a time when we’re really rallying alumni,” said Christensen.

The website also includes donation links and promotional videos for each school.

CC “went the viral video route,” said Christensen, with a video of two co-workers in a break room competing to drink the most hot coffee from their DU and CC mugs. DU’s video features clips of hockey games and interviews with students and staff.

“If you’ve ever been to a DU vs. CC hockey game, you know what a really good college rivalry feels like. This year we’ve extended that rivalry to the alumni challenge. By making a gift, you can help us beat CC, again” said Chancellor Robert Coombe in the video.

For more information, visit the alumni giving challenge website at www.ccversusdu.com.

Assaults reported near DU Continued from page 1 “After a day or so DPD puts out a crime alert about an incident that happened in the similar place, and I called DPD to try to confirm if this is one in the same or is it two separate incidents in Wash Park,” said Banet.

According to the crime alert released by DPD, “officers contacted the adult female victim who stated that she was running eastbound on E. Ohio Avenue when she was grabbed by an unknown suspect and pulled into the Corona/Ogden alley. The suspect covered the victim’s mouth and dragged her into the alley. The victim was able to fight the suspect off and sprayed him with pepper spray.”

The suspect described in the case is a male of an unknown race and about 5’ 5” tall, wearing a long sleeved

Students evacuated for Nelson room fire by sarah ford Managing Editor

Political leaders honor 9/11 victims by sarah ford Managing Editor On Wednesday the Denver-based Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) hosted a remembrance event for the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and a panel discussion on national security that drew over 150 guests to the Newman Center.

The event, called “Colorado Remembers,” featured speakers Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock giving the commemoration for the victims of the attacks.

Afterward, former senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and former congresswoman Jane Harman (D-CA) held a panel discussion on the current state of national security, moderated

by Denver Post Editorial Page Editor Vincent Carroll.

“9/11 brings us back to the moment our country changed,” said Hickenlooper during the commemoration, “and we can be proud of the role Colorado played in 9/11.”

Hancock emphasized the importance the attacks continue to hold within the United States and internationally, as well as the significance of the remembrance event.

“This is an extraordinary event not only for the state of Colorado but for the Mile High City,” he said.

After the remembrance

and commemoration, Lieberman and Harman held a discussion focusing on the state of national security today and since the 9/11 terror attacks.

Lieberman and Harman were both contributors to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security after the 9/11 attacks. Lieberman later served as the first chairman of the Senate Government Affairs and Homeland Security Committee while Harman was head of the House Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee.

Both spoke about their memories of the 9/11 attacks and discussed the continuing importance of the day as what Lieberman called a “new chapter in national security,” which included his creation of the federal National Security Department.

Lieberman acknowledged national security today still being a “work in progress,” and spoke about areas where he sees a need for progression or improvement.

“Information sharing needs to continue to improve, or we will not be able to connect the dots,” he said. “There have been sure failures. It is hard for a country as big and free as ours to stop every terrorist attack, but that has to be our goal.”

Harman agreed, saying attacks such as the bombing at the Boston Marathon in April

is an area where information sharing should have been better. She also emphasized prioritization of information as another area needing improvement.

“We need to manage risk and prioritize,” said Harman.

“We will never have 100 percent security. We need a system that can manage the information,” she said.

But there are new obstacles in national security, both said, which are difficult to identify.

“The biggest threat is homegrown terrorists and internet radicalism,” said Harman.

The two also spoke about a range of security-themed topics, including the constitutionality of meta-data gathering from cell phones and computers to the developing conflict over chemical weapons in Syria.

On Syria, Harman called the Assad’s use of chemical weapons “unacceptable,” while Lieberman emphasized the importance of a strong response from the President Obama.

“The use of chemical weapons opens the door for use in the U.S. against Americans,” said Lieberman.

“Much of our liberty is being challenged in ways that were previously unprecedented.”

The event lasted two hours, with the discussion panel portion lasting an hour and a half.

shirt and possibly a dark skull cap.

Although the victim may not be a DU student, Banet said DCS put out Wednesday’s crime alert to remind students to be cautious.

The DCS crime alert was released with the following tips to help students remain safe: Remain aware of your surroundings and travel in groups rather than alone.

Increase your awareness by not listening to music or talking on your phone when walking.

Stay in well-lit areas such as main pathways and public sidewalks.

If you are followed, go to a place of safety, i.e. open business or classroom.

If students have information on these crimes or others, they are encouraged to call DCS at the following number: 303-871-2334.

Residents of Nelson Hall were evacuated Wednesday night for more than an hour due to a fire that began on the third floor of the building.

According to the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) Information Officer Stephen Banet, the fire was reported and the building evacuated at 10:36 p.m.

Students were re-admitted to the building at 11:24 p.m. after the area was cleared by the Denver Fire Department (DFD) and DCS. Banet said the fire began when a blanket was left in prolonged contact with a light in a room.

“The bunk beds were up kind of high, and the comforter on the bed fell into

the light sconce,” said Banet.

“Just from the heat of that and being in a confined area, it began to smolder.”

The fire did not produce any flames but Banet said there was some smoke damage done to the walls, as well as some damage from the chemicals used by DFD to put out the fire.

There was no damage done outside of the room.

There is not currently a damage cost estimate, according to Banet.

The residents of the damaged room were offered other temporary housing options

by DCS, and were cleared to move back into the room on Thursday night after the walls were cleaned and repainted.

This is the first fire to be reported in a residential living area of DU in over a year, according to Banet.

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Student helps with non-profit cafe

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Located on South Broadway, Cafe 180 is a non-profit cafe that serves fresh food on a pay-what-you-can basis.

The outdoor patio became home to live music performances over the summer.

by kameryn tanita Lifestyles Editor

Most people walk into a restaurant knowing just how much their meal will cost, but at Café 180, the motto is a little different.

At Café 180, a non-profit restaurant, there are no set prices on the menus and customers are asked to pay what they can, which includes three payment options: pay what you would typically pay for that meal, pay by volunteering for an hour in exchange for the meal or pay it forward and give a little extra.

Founded in August 2010 by Cathy Matthews and Julie Mihevc, Café 180 has grown over the three years with help from various DU students.

During its’ first year, Café 180 gave away 475 free meals and this year, from January until September they have given away 3324 free meals, according to senior geography major Tommy Crosby from St. Paul, Minn., who has

been volunteering at Café 180 since his freshman year in 2010.

As part of a requirement for his Pioneer Leadership Program course, Crosby was required to complete 40 hours of service at a “serve-to-lead site” and his professor suggested he work at a new non-profit, Café 180.

After completing all of his hours at the café, Crosby decided he wanted to continue volunteering.

“I went there freshman year to give it a shot and then realized it was nice to be involved in something greater than just at DU,” said Crosby. “People believe, and they find validity in the motto and the goal of the café that everyone should eat regardless of their ability to pay,” said Crosby.

Crosby has gone from an occasional volunteer to a full time paid employee over the past three years. He has helped showcase Café 180 to fellow DU students and members of the community, many of whom have come in as customers and volunteers.

“It’s such a fun place, it’s not even like volunteering, you don’t feel like you are drudging through community service hours. It’s fun, lively and everyone is always joking around,” said Crosby.

Crosby truly believes that the concept of Café 180 is distinctive within the community, yet he is often surprised by how successful it has become.

“One of the coolest parts is just the fact that it’s working, the concept is working, it’s cool to see that people aren’t coming in and taking advantage of the café,” said Crosby. “It’s a model that relies on the inherent goodness of people and people are paying it forward.”

The menu features an assortment of different grilled flatbread pizzas, salads, soups and sandwiches including the sausage and sweet pepper pizza and the French dip sandwich. Crosby recommends the mixed berry salad, although he claims everything on the menu is delicious.

“Every year we are getting closer and closer to our goal of being 100 percent self-sustaining,” said Crosby.

“Right now we are about 80 percent self-sustaining, meaning customers walking through the front doors are covering about 80 percent of costs and the rest are covered through private donors, grants and fundraisers.”

Located at 3315 S. Broadway, a few miles from DU, Café 180 is in Englewood and sits on the border of government-assisted housing and the affluent neighborhood of Cherry Hills.

“Every single day you get such a wide array of people coming into the café,” said Crosby. “In the middle of the lunch rush you could have two people that are homeless, a businessman and a mom and her kid that are paying a couple bucks for a meal.”

According to Crosby, a third of the customers aren’t able to pay anything at all.

Crosby has worked hard to help spread the word about the cafe and he even took the initiative this summer to

do some marketing on his own. Crosby and a fellow employee were featured on 9 News in August.

“Since we are a non-profit, we have a very limited marketing budget so word of mouth is our biggest way of growing our customer base,” said Crosby.

Over the summer, Café 180 expanded their hours from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. to accomodate a dinner crowd and as a way to get more customers, Crosby decided to bring in a live music element.

“Food is already a great medium to bring people together and throw music into the mix and it worked out well,” said Crosby.

The Café features an outdoor patio which, according to Crosby, is perfect for outdoor live Jazz music and other acoustic musicians to come and perform while people are eating. The live music will continue throughout the year and Crosby hopes it will catch on in the DU community.

One of Crosby’s main goals this year is to get a larger connection between DU and Café 180.

“There are so many different organizations and sororities and fraternities that need philanthropy events or different classes that require community service hours, things of that nature,” said Crosby.

For Crosby, being an employee in a place that is mainly run by volunteers has lots of responsibilities. Whether it’s preparing the food, clearing the dishes, working the cash register or helping train the volunteers, he keeps busy.

“No day is ever the same and it’s so fun because working in any sort of café or restaurant environment is already wacky enough, but then you throw in the element of working at a place that is 95 percent volunteer-run, it’s a wonderful, wacky place to work,” said Crosby.

Students and community members interested in volunteering at Café 180 can get more information at http://www.cafe180.org/volunteer.

Female a cappella group forms on campus by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

A cappella is its own brand of music, one that inspires fierce loyalty in some and harsh criticism in others.

However, DU’s new and only allfemale a cappella group, DU First Edition (DUFE), is hoping to defy these negative stereotypes and dive into the DU community and the world of a cappella with innovation and passion, according to the organization’s president and co-president.

“We’re not pitch perfect. This is real life,” said DUFE’s president Kayla Frazee, a senior criminology and socio-legal studies double major from St. Paul, Minn.

“We don’t want to turn into that girl group,” said the club’s co-president Julie Bourne, a senior communication studies major from Seattle.

According to Frazee and Bourne, they jokingly formed the idea one day and suddenly realized that DU could benefit from this new addition to the a cappella scene.

“We realized there wasn’t an all female group and we thought that would be a unique addition to the a cappella scene on campus,” said Frazee. “We talked to a lot of girls who had been too nervous to try out for the a cappella scene. We wanted to reach them out as a completely new organization — one that was less intimidating and willing to start from any point.”

And according to Bourne, the group,

which formed in spring of last year, has received an influx of positive feedback.

Many girls who had been involved in choir in high school viewed First Edition as an opportunity to participate in vocal music in college, as well as become enmeshed in a close group of women. The group currently has 12 members, five of which are currently abroad, according to Frazee.

“The people we wanted to attract were the people that wanted to sing again and be in a tight-knit group and compose,” said Bourne.

Bourne and Frazee were astounded at the enthusiasm and talent of the girls who auditioned for the group, and struggled to decide upon the final members.

“I didn’t anticipate the amount of girls that we got and the seriousness that we got,” said Frazee, referring to the most recent round of auditions. “The girls were nervous and excited. But what they don’t realize is that we’re just as nervous as they are.”

Frazee still feels thankful for and intimidated by her position of leadership.

She recalls adding a new member of the group on Facebook and seeing her proud Facebook status announcing her entrance into the group.

“She was really excited,” said Frazee.

“It’s so cool to think that they view us as leaders because we don’t view ourselves as that. I feel at an equal plane with them.

We’re a very cohesive, learn-from-each-

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Members of DUFE practice in preparation for their first performance, which will take place on October 5.

other type of setup.”

The group is already in the process of composing new material for their first performance of the year on Oct. 5 at the DU Night of the Arts, according to Bourne and Frazee. Although the group did not perform last year due to their end of the year assembly, Bourne and Frazee are excited for the upcoming performance, which is hosted by the theater department.

“The styles that we’ll be performing are more modern,” said Bourne. “Definitely stuff that we feel will be interesting

to both singers and audience, like Imagine Dragons. We hope to translate electric music into a cappella, maybe some Lana Del Rey, keeping things diverse.”

The two hope that fun will be the outcome for the members of the group as well.

“We’re starting from scratch and we’re all in this together,” said Frazee.

First Edition will hold auditions on Friday Sep. 20 from 2 -6 p.m. and on Saturday Sep. 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For more information or to sign up email dufirstedition@gmail.com.

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Startup aims to help students network CC graduates form student networking startup by kameryn tanita Lifestyles Editor

In a generation of social media updates, constant connection and job searches, it can seem overwhelming to share our experiences without getting lost at the end of a news feed.

Take Scuddle, a new startup company based out of Boulder, that serves as a networking tool for college students and recent graduates to access various opportunities including internships, jobs and freelance positions.

Some of the current boards include an internship at a local brewery and a social media internship at a ski company.

Founded by Colorado College graduates Keir Myers ’10, and Mike Scheuer ’09, Scuddle’s main audiences are DU, CC and CU students.

“As recent graduates we also experienced the pains of hiring and finding a job, so we brought those two experiences together and we came up with Scuddle,” said Myers. “We said we are going to make our mission to make it easier for the next generation.”

A mix between Twitter and LinkedIn, Scuddle requires users to make a profile where people can showcase their talents in 160 characters or less on various boards that feature different areas including travel, health and fitness, jobs and internships.

“The main focus is to create a productive environment and community for people to share their meaningful experiences,” said Myers.

In the fall of 2012, Myers and his friends moved to San Francisco and spent a year working with a recruiter to finalize their product. The company officially launched the last week of August 2013.

“In the last two weeks we have doubled our active user base and we have made upwards of 20 successful introductions,” said Myers. “People are signing up and people are investing in the platform.”

According to Myers, there are around 200 DU students currently using Scuddle.

Senior International Business major Sydney Halle from Annapolis, MD, started using Scuddle and was drawn to the variety of marketing internships.

“It’s technologically convenient because of the way we operate socially now,” said Halle. “It’s a great way to express your personality as opposed to the typical resume. It’s easier to make yourself stand out.”

In an era where college students are constantly sending cover letters and resumes, Halle thinks Scuddle makes it easier.

“I think that, frankly, a resume is really hard to say ‘I’m a rock star economics major and a competitive skier,’” said Myers. “That’s kind of the genesis of why we started in Colorado.”

For their main campaign, “160 jobs in 160 characters,”

Scuddle partnered with 60 Colorado employers and created various boards featuring internship and job opportunities including a commercial real estate consultant, a software engineer position at Agiliance and a marketing internship at Vail Resorts.

“We partnered with these companies and pitched our product because they love to look at students and to evaluate them in this format,” said Myers.

As far as expanding, Scuddle is planning on adding jobs in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Austin over the next few months but the founders wanted Colorado to be the birthplace of the company.

“Colorado is a great opportunity for us to start because there are a lot of great companies here,” said Myers.

“There are a lot of interesting industries whether it is

technology, renewable energy, oil and gas, outdoor products and also outdoor companies.

Also the vibe here is perfect for Scuddle because the people in Colorado are work-hard, playhard and the question is: ‘How do you convey that; how do you convey that to a potential employer that you are a multifaceted person?’”

To showcase themselves, students will respond to a board in 160 characters with their various experiences, whether that experience is in marketing, retail or business. After the board expires, Scuddle will pass along the information to companies, usually within 30 days, and the companies will reach out to the students they want to talk to.

“We don’t want to position it as if you are applying for a job,” said Myers. “We want to position it as a way

for students to start networking, to start their professional presence online.”

Myers believes people are constantly sharing their stories on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn but there is no middle ground.

“That’s how people in our generation often communicate, but you look at the next level over and that is LinkedIn and that is just too rigid,” said Myers.

As a senior, Halle believes Scuddle will be a great tool for seniors to start networking and getting a feel for various job opportunities.

“It’s another networking outlet and it’s easy to use and you can connect it with other networks like Facebook and Twitter,” said Halle.

Myers believes it is not too early for freshmen and sophomores to make Scuddle profiles so they can get ahead

of the game and think about where they may want to intern in the future.

“When I was looking for internships and jobs it was really scary,” said Myers. “I probably knew some people I could reach out to try and network to get a job and an internship but it’s scary.”

As far as advice, Myers suggests that students invest some time in their profiles and post on a board they are interested in so employers can see them.

“We are trying to level the playing field and give these students the very easy and approachable way to get in front of these opportunities,” said Myers. “Opportunities exist. People want to hire students and give them jobs.

That’s our mission.”

To find out more information or make a profile, visit: https://www.scuddle.me.

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

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10. There are multiple organizations and clubs on campus; it is worth your while to at least try a few before you graduate.

11. Manage your time. No one is going to be here to tell you when to get up or do your homework or make it to class.

12. We might not have a mascot, but we have a lot of school spirit.

13. When you take the light rail, it’s the E,F,H trains that take you downtown.

14. Registration gets better as you get older; it is just part of being a freshmen.

15. You are bound to take an 8 a.m. at least once, so make sure it is one that is interesting.

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Las Tortas’ decadently layered tortas are augmented by its kitschy brand of charm.

Las Tortas: 4.86 beans

Tortas and margs. The Grind is off to a great start. by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

Let’s face it. Every good hipster has the occasional jonesin’ for some meat piled, full fat, mayonnaise soaked, fried cheese layered, milanesasporting gourmet tortas. And by every good hipster, I mean those trendy enough to have tasted Las Tortas.

Las Tortas, located at 5307 Leetsdale Dr., is a beacon of all things real. Real authentic Mexican food, real sugar, real fat, real delicious eats and not to mention real good two-forone Margaritas.

As most authentic restaurants are, Las Tortas is slightly off the beaten path.

Four miles north of DU off of Colorado Bouldevard, the restaurant’s sign is nearly indistinguishable from the road. The parking lot is better described as a small mound of cement, and the odd building boasts an adjoining smoke shop, copy center and dispensary disguised as a ‘compassion center.’

Expectations are unlikely to be soaring based on the restaurant’s unimpressive exterior.

But upon crossing the threshold of the improbable storefront, its unlikely brand of charm will become instantly apparent.

Paper star lanterns send speckled light across elevated four-person tables. Brightlycolored abstract art adorns red walls and an impressive and a fascinatingly kitschy selection of Corona themed decorations are dispersed throughout the oblong space.

Assorted fake flowers hot glued into oversized margarita glasses adorn each table while Telehit, the Spanish language equivalent of MTV, plays loud enough to induce inadvertent foot tapping.

The extensive bilingual menu carries everything from salads, to burgers, to flan — but the main event

remains the overwhelming selection of tortas.

According to the restaurant’s website, a torta is a Mexican sandwich served on an oblong six to eight inch toasted roll called telera. It can consist of varied combinations of meats, cheeses and eggs, and is often garnished with avocado, mayonnaise, tomato, onion, chipotle sauce and jalapeño.

According to our tastebuds, a torta cannot be encapsulated by a mere listing of ingredients. Its essence is more easily communicated in satisfied lip smacking and assorted grunts.

For the indecisive among us, it should be noted that any choice is a good one. Except, perhaps, not ordering two-for-one chilisalt rimmed margaritas.

Friendly and efficient staff serve a diverse range of customers — from children consuming alarming quantities of the Mexican soda Jarritos, to the working adult stopping to grab a bite on the way home, to a group of college age torta aficionados befriending the servers and emitting murmurs of approval.

Las Tortas is no place for the weak of heart, weak of character or weak of stomach.

Calorie counters beware: you will very quickly lose count.

But for those with daringdo, it offers the ideal spot to romance that cute girl with the impeccably retro headscarf and cat-eye glasses or perhaps indulge in a night of unbridled demonstrations of masculinity by attending Las Tortas’ weekly Fight Night. Or just to drink plentiful margaritas.

So ditch the skinny jeans for something slightly more forgiving, brush up on your Spanish pronunciation, bribe a friend to be designated driver, and, finally, pleasure your taste buds.

They will thank you.

1. Don’t wear your new lanyard around your neck everywhere you go.

2. Avoid heading to parties in groups of 15 or more (you only attract more attention to yourself).

3. Avoid complaining about how hard your FSEM is; just wait until you have to take Media Law or Accounting.

4. Don’t go to the bars. It’s illegal and upperclassmen don’t want you there.

5. Don’t forget to do your laundry or you will be known as “that kid that smells.”

6. Retire any of your old high school apparel and memorabilia. You are a Pioneer now.

7. Avoid going to detox.

8. Avoid walking to class with multiple groups of people. You will crowd the hallways.

9. Don’t brag about how many snacks you bought at the C-store with your flex dollars.

10. Don’t be the kid who asks all the questions in a class with upperclassmen, go to office hours instead.

11. Don’t pretend like you know someone at an upperclassman party.

12. Don’t complain about the walk from Towers and Halls to Sturm.

13. Even when you are lost, pretend like you know where you are going.

14. Just because it is an all-you-can-eat dining hall doesn’t mean you should.

15. Don’t hit on every girl who looks like a freshman. She’s probably not.

Steam Espresso Bar strives to achieve quality over quantity by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

It’s not rare to encounter a coffee addict, especially in a university setting. But Hani Yaafouri’s passion for coffee is no ordinary one, based not on hunger for caffeine content, but rather on a deep respect for the culture and process of making quality coffee.

“I love coffee and if I’m not working in coffee, I’m somewhere around the coffee community. When I travel to a new city, I always pick four or five coffee shops in the city and check them out,” said Yaafouri.

The native Lebanese DU alumnus is the co-owner of Steam Espresso Bar at 1801 S. Pearl St., a spacious and streamlined coffee shop that opened in April 2012. He received his masters in management through Daniels College of Business in 2008 and went back to get his masters in resources law studies.

Defying the haphazard coziness of the typical Colorado coffee shop, Yaafouri attributes the shop’s distinctive clean lines to the architectural influence of his twin brother, Zahi Yaafouri, who also completed his graduate studies in Real Estate and construction management at DU in 2001 and his MBA in 2003.

Despite the shop’s relative youth, Yaafouri is no stranger to the world of coffee shops. One of the first Starbucks employees in the Middle Eastern region, Yaafouri started as a barista and progressed to a managerial position over the course of six years. Upon coming to Colorado to join his brother and work toward his masters at DU, Yaafouri already knew that he wanted to open a coffee shop. He took a job as a shift supervisor at the Ritchie Center and began to form a business plan.

When the market was right and he found his S. Pearl St. location last year, he jumped fluidly into enacting a business

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plan that had been in the works for three years.

He traveled throughout the largest cities in the United States, looking for just the right coffee to carry, but decided upon a Boulder based roaster, Boxcar Coffee.

“A lot of coffee shops now carry multiple roasters, I don’t believe in this. I like consistency in flavor, and once people get to a level where they’re comfortable in their taste they always want the same thing,” Yaafouri said.

The shop underwent abundant remodeling — adding the signature open windows and patio space, as well as one-of-akind lighting.

“I believe in a coffee shop that is clean and nice. I don’t like closed coffee shops and I never feel comfortable in a closed space,” he said, describing the spacious floor plan and alwaysopen windows that ventilate the space.

“It’s a very unique setup for a coffee shop. It’s a beautiful design and it’s an open wide spice. A lot of raw material was used in this building,” said Yaafouri, explaining that the wooden counter was constructed from 150-year-old boxcar flooring.

“There’s a really good energy in the shop.”

And he hoped to add to this energy by discouraging custom-

ers from merely sitting quietly at their laptops. He hoped to hone the social potential of a coffee shop by building community tables.

“Coffee shops are all about meeting people and that’s why decided to have our main feature as a long meeting table. People are appreciating this change,” Yaafouri said.

And according to Yaafouri, other changes have been met with positivity as well, such as the extremely simplified menu that includes only the basic six coffee drinks as well as no mention of iced options.

The menu sticks to the essentials in order to maintain the highest quality, Yaafouri explains.

“We don’t have any syrups.

Sometimes people are confused, but once they taste our coffee they understand,” he said. “If a latte is made at the right temperature, no sugar should need to be added because it will be naturally sweet.”

Yaafouri’s personal favorite is the latte, but he prides himself on the quality and consistency of his products, as well as the fresh influence that he believes Steam Espresso Bar represents in the Denver coffee community.

“People like change, especially when change is good,” he said.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Bright future for student media, administration In new era, Clarion and administration will work closely to serve campus community by alex johnson Editor-in-Chief

In defiance of the archetype of rebellious youth, student groups have entered into a partnership with the university administration.

This partnership, detailed on page 2 of this week’s Clarion, establishes and funds a faculty advisor for the Clarion and establishes an oversight board to monitor student media. The board will be a bulwark of accountability and force student media to act responsibly.

The funding for the advisor will come from the leftover, rolled-over finances from the student activity fee. Thus, no new monies have been allocated, and instead, unused funds have been wisely reassigned.

This partnership should stand as the cornerstone in a new era of student-administrative relations and mark a turning point for all student groups on campus.

If the Clarion and other groups can work with the administration instead of actively opposing them, imagine what work can be done on campus.

Student media needs an advisor for many reasons—to offer professional counseling, to supervise and oversee the content of the newspaper and finally to give students real-

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world advice based on his/her experience in the field.

This is what the Clarion has in Andrew Matranga; we are very anxious to be to working with this energetic, results-oriented young professional.

His drive and fresh ideas do not diminish the past struggles of the Clarion, but rather provide us a framework for future progress. This is also not to say that previous advisors were inadequate—but rather should illustrate that previous advisors operated under a system which was neither sustainable in terms of funding, nor institutional support from DU. The new direction in which the university is embarking is one of forward-thinking positivity, and reflects a shift from previous policy, which seemed, at best, uninterested towards student media, and, at worst, uncommitted to a robust student-run, student-funded news outlet.

But that is behind us now.

No media outlet is without flaws—indeed, the learning process and constant improvements define the Clarion. As an imperfect product of student journalism, we will falter.

We will make mistakes.

To that end, though, I promise our readers and the larger community nothing short of our finest effort, our hardest travail and our most genuine commitment to serving the students, alumni, faculty and family of this university.

“The new direction in which the university is embarking is one of forwardthinking.”

Picky with progress by naomi forman Staff Writer

We all have “that thing,” or maybe more than one, that “grinds our gears” and drives us to take action. Gay rights, racial discrimination, child molestation, animal cruelty or plastic bags. No matter the issue, the time, or the place, every advocate has a choice. A choice of strategy, of how to have an impact. I talk, walk, and write. Others shock, mock, and fight. What methods of advocacy do you support, what do you reject … what will you choose?

Change creeps forward as your passion proceeds to monopolize your world.

There are so many outlets, yet none satisfying enough. For all you want is to eradicate this issue that you believe so corrupts society. What approach, then, are you supposed to take when nothing seems to work?

There is certainly a gradient of activism, from leafleting to strapping yourself to a tree. Some may suit many, but none suits all. Each of the different methods contributes something and it’s the collaborative and diverse effort that creates real transformation. No one can deny that the extreme, the outrageous and the offensive are often the most talked about. True, many PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) ads have been negatively received, but they simultaneously can raise awareness. Actions like these definitely discourages some, but it also motivates others. Whatever happened to “all publicity is good publicity?”

Their approach might not be perfect but this past week, Peta2 had a presence on our campus and raised awareness among our students. As a result they may have saved countless animals’ lives from suffering.

Do I support or would I ever be a “militant” vegan? No. Not to say that I don’t sometimes feel like breaking into a laboratory and stealing abused monkeys

from time to time. The point is that we recognize the necessity for utilizing a variety of approaches. Do I agree with every policy that every activism group has? No. The point is that we recognize the effectiveness of multifaceted tactics. If you don’t make a big stink, there are some issues that people just will not become aware of or give a crap about.

We cannot expect to have an impact without taking action. We cannot expect to transform the issues without pushing the envelope. As spoken by Frederick Douglas, “Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation, are people who want rain without thunder and lightning.”

If the issue is important, if the issue is a matter of suffering, there is a time and place for more “extreme” measures.

I by no means would ever condone violence towards any beings, no matter the cause. My approach is guided by the legacy of Gandhi and other non-violent protesters, past and present. This is the type of advocacy that I find works for me and is the most well-received. And that’s why instead of trespassing on a factory farm to document conditions, I will be participating in a Walk for Farm Animals this weekend.

Each year Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading organization in farm animal rescue and advocacy, educates and raises funds through walks around the U.S. Billions of farm animals, unprotected by laws or government regulation, are abused and slaughtered each year. The human demand for meat, dairy and eggs is best combated through raising awareness. Each consumer has a choice whether or not to support cruelty or compassion.

On the 21st of September, in Boulder, people will be cultivating compassion and gathering awareness through taking a stroll, meeting new people and chowing down on great food. There’s no better way to express and enjoy your passion. For anyone interested in joining, check out FarmSanctuary.org and register.

Pioneer Voices: what was the most fun thing you did this summer?

jacqueline juarez Sophmore Colorado

“Spent time with family.”

roshan bliss Master’s Student Indiana

“Attended the National Student Power Convergence.”

tania molinar Sophmore Colorado

“Went to Mexico for a week.”

xin rui sun Freshman China

“Doing some business aspects in China.”

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Recall elections a part of Weekly Wealth: The Rod Report the democratic process felt higher taxes was better for social programs then those constituents would also have a right to petition for Last Tuesday, voters in Colorado a recall.

Springs and Pueblo went to the polls Hypothetical examples aside, the to decide whether or not Democratic whole reason that the recall process is State Senate President John Morse and an element of democracy is that it keeps State Senator Angela Giron should be politicians accountable. It makes sure recalled. Both senators were heavily that these politicians are not running criticized for their votes of stricter rampant voting for their own beliefs or gun regulations in Colorado. Despite those of their parties’, but rather voting their campaign efforts, both senators the way their constituents feel is the were recalled by a majority of voters in best course. their districts.

Furthermore, it is not as if any As a tool that the elected official can be people of Colorado can recalled at any point. use to check the power “It is not as There has to be a petition of their representatives, if any elected process where signatures I wholeheartedly believe are collected in favor of that recalls are a part of official can be having a recall election. the democratic process. recalled at any The number of signatures Given that fact, I think it needed to have the elecwas completely legitimate point.” tion is 25 percent of the to put them up for recall. number of voters that If the people in those disvoted in that district the tricts felt out of tune with their repre- previous year. Senator Morse’s petition sentatives, then why shouldn’t they be gathered almost twice the number of allowed to remove them from office? signatures necessary which advances Many critics of the recall process the notion that his constituents felt call it undemocratic because it doesn’t completely out of tune with their repgive the representatives the freedom to resentative. vote how they wish on tough legislaNow, if the debate about recall tion. But a recall election is a tool that elections wants to turn towards the people, from which the govern- making them harder to have, then I ment derives its power, can check its am all for that. That is a debate where elected officials. both sides of this issue could find The fact that Senators Morse and some common ground.

Giron were ousted by a majority of their However, to keep the focus on the constituents shows that the senators idea that recall elections are undemowere voting in ways against the wishes cratic is only going to further the tenof their districts. That being the case, sion on this issue. they didn’t deserve to be the representaAlthough Republicans may have tives for those areas. felt like they won a victory in this This recall election, the first of election, they better be ready to its kind in Colorado, was especially accept the fact that this could happen prominent because of not only the issue to them too. of guns but because of the external supAfter all, if a Republican is so out port thrown into the campaign from of touch with his or her constituents Mayor Bloomberg of New York and the in a district, then why shouldn’t the National Rifle Association. people of that district hold a recall Even though these recall cam- election to find someone who will paigns were mostly focused on the better represent their wishes. issue of guns, had the central issue Recall elections are simply the been anything else, I still feel that attempt of the people to make sure that holding a recall election is acceptable. their representatives are doing their Had the senators voted to cut taxes, jobs and representing the beliefs of but a majority of their constituents their constituents and not their own. by chris bach Opinions Editor

The opinions in this article are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the stocks/funds/bonds mentioned. Past performance of the companies discussed may not continue and the companies may not achieve the earnings growth as predicted. Investments in stock markets carry significant risk, stock prices can rise or fall without any understandable or fundamental reasons. The Clarion does not recommend that anyone act upon any investment information without first consulting a financial advisor.

by roderick o’dorisio Business Manager

This summer has been a biotech goldmine. Currently, 24 biotechnology firms have issued initial public offerings (IPOs) to the stock market this year, generating over $1.8 billion for the industry.

Eight more companies plan to follow suit before the end of this year.

One of the most recent biotech success stories comes from billionaire Randal J. Kirk, who owns a 60 percent stake in the synthetic bio firm Intrexon (NYSE: XON). On the day of its IPO, Intrexon was oversubscribed by 15-20 percent and sold over 11.5 million shares at $16 a share.

The stock rose over 50 percent in a single day and reached a new market cap of $2 billion. Kirk, who has an accumulated net worth of $2.4 billion, added $1.5 billion in total holdings solely from the IPO. However, skeptics wonder how long this biotech boom will last. Despite a record-setting IPO, Intrexon still has no approved products or medicine on the market and continues to display an insignificant income. Furthermore, Intrexon recorded a substantial loss of $82 million in 2012 and only provided $13.7 million in revenue to offset the losses. Despite Intrexon’s weak numbers, investors still maintain high expectations for the company because no one ever bets against Randal J. Kirk.

Kirk has established himself as the King of Biotech. An entrepreneur with big dreams of changing the world, Kirk first tapped into the biotech cash cow in 2004 when he took his company, New River Pharmaceuticals Inc., public. In 2007, the company won approval from the FDA in the development of Vyvanse, an attention-deficit disorder drug, and shortly thereafter, sold the company for $2.6 billion to the Irish biopharmaceutical giant, Shire Plc (NASDAQ: SHPG).

Building on his success, Kirk then became the majority-holder of Newton, Massachusetts-based Clinical Data Inc., which specializes in anti-depressant drugs. After attaining FDA approval for the development of Viibryd, Kirk sold Clinical Data Inc. to Forest Laboratories, Inc. in 2011 (NYSE: FRX) for $1.2 billion.

Biotechnology produces very few billionaires. The high costs of testing and developing effective drugs, the extensive wait periods to acquire FDA approval and finally issuing the drug to the market

has sunk numerous biotech firms in the past. In a society where gratification and satisfaction are instant commodities, early investors often grow impatient with the process and drop out. Nonetheless, Kirk’s track record as a biotech guru and pragmatic businessman has won the trust of investors.

Intrexon, as with several start-up biotechnology companies, operates on a foundation of “precision engineering, statistical modeling and automation at an industrial scale: an approach of the IT engineer to biotech,” according to Peter Geschek, publisher of medfrontiers.com.

Thus far, the 24 biotech companies that have hit the stock market have seen an average share-price increase of 20 percent on opening day.

Contributing to the profit, the FDA approved 39 new drugs in 2012, the largest number of approvals in over a decade.

Overall, the current success of biotech has been attributed to the positive reputations of the primary stakeholders behind the companies, as well as the imminent launching of breakthrough drugs to the market.

For the remainder of the year, keep your eye on these biotech firms: Gilead Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) based in Foster City, California is due to receive FDA approval for its treatments for the chronic hepatitis C virus.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE: BMY) is currently the leader of immunotherapy drugs that target cancer cells and contribute to tumor shrinkage. Merrill Lynch believes the immunotherapy industry could reach $35 billion by 2023, which would put Bristol-Myers Squibb’s stock price well over $80 a share.

Also keep an eye on the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NASDAQ: IBB), a collection of 124 biotech stocks. The index has risen over 46 percent in the past 12 months.

Rod’s 5 Stocks to Watch: Fox Factory Holding Corp.

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Tragedy tears at us, but from it we grow Tragedies remind about the importance of taking the time to say “I love you” while we can by naomi forman Staff Writer

Since the beginning of time the human race has been trying to interpret the meaning of tragedy and the ensuing grief, and still there does not seem to be much rhyme or reason.

It remains confusing, upsetting and disorienting. No past tragedy can prepare you for the present. But all tragedies can remind us of the preciousness of life.

Our DU community has been recently devastated by the deaths of Michael Ness and David Dubrow.

Our hearts went out to family and

close friends as we paid our respects at the memorial this past Sunday.

The service was equally beautiful and heart wrenching. Students with both smiles and tears on their faces reminded everyone of the unique, caring and adventurous individuals that were lost all too soon.

The loss of a peer is a particularly poignant event, for they are individuals so near in age, aspirations and proximity. I never had the opportunity to meet Mike or become good friends with David, but I was nevertheless compelled to write this article.

David was a classmate of mine last quarter and our paths crossed more than once. These simple occurrences changed my relationship to the news of the fire and the following events.

My mind replayed our interactions, composed “what-ifs,” and tried to

comprehend all of the other individuals affected.

Grief is so pervasive. Its tendrils wrap around even those distant hearts and minds. A person’s impact extends far beyond even their own knowledge. Even those you have never met or known can be in your thoughts or bring sorrow to your spirit. The interconnectedness of life is often so grand and inconceivable.

It infiltrates all of our lives, no matter how hard we fight to stave it off. So many of us have been affected by this and other tragedies throughout our lives and will no doubt have to deal with ones in the future. What are we to do when it does arrive, whether unexpectedly or not? Both are strains on ones being in emotional, psychological and physical ways, jolts to the human psyche of indestructibility.

For in reality, life is not certain, life is not infinite; life is fragile. Those things most easily and painfully lost are those that should be most valued.

What more can we do than to remember and celebrate those that have gone and recognize and treasure those still here? I have no way of knowing how everyone feels or processes this type of pain. All I know is that life can be fleeting and to never take the people in your life for granted. Now. Now is the time to take the time. Now is the time to forgive and forget. Now is the time to say, “I love you.”

For anyone have difficulty dealing with this tragedy please visit the DU Health and Counseling website (http://www.du.edu/duhealth/counseling/index.html) and contact our grief counselor.

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Student press needs community involvement by sarah ford Managing Editor

The Clarion is not what it was last year.

Things are changing rapidly at the Clarion, as they are in the world of journalism. This year, you will see some things we have not yet tried: online videos, slideshows and interactive graphics.

You will see more online content, and Tuesdays will no longer be the only day we publish stories.

Last year, you saw the creation of a new website and a dramatic expansion in online content. We aim to continue that growth, and challenge last year’s impressive progress.

Journalism is developing rapidly, changing and evolving so quickly that it is very difficult to keep up. Each day, graduates entering this profession are challenged to know more, to do more and to do it faster. Our job as journalists and storytellers, as the voice for this campus, is to keep up with these developments as best we can and use them to keep our coverage more comprehensive, more inclusive and continue to improve our content.

But while many things will differ from what you saw last year, many tenants will remain the same. We will

continue to strive to be accurate, unbiased and thorough.

We will continue to dedicate countless hours to pursuing each story, to checking and double-checking our facts and to making sure we have reported each angle.

We know we mess up. We know that we will make mistakes, that we will misspell names and misstate facts. Though we do not take our jobs lightly, we are students too. But that is not an excuse. If we cannot be perfect, we must strive to be. In my experience, this is not a culture or attitude that is new at the Clarion.

We are here to give voice to those who do not have one.

Coloradans should band together to fight floods by chris bach Opinions Editor

The recent floods in Colorado have devastated families, ruined homes and forever changed lives. The nation has viewed the photos of entire neighborhoods submerged underwater. Some families, like mine, have had close encounters with the high waters while other families watched the TV and news reports in horror.

Regardless, this is a time where we as Coloradans need to come together and overcome this tragedy.

What began as flash flooding in Boulder has turned into a statewide catastrophe. The greatest number of people since Hurricane Katrina have had to be airlifted out to safety; at least seven people have died in the flooding with thousands more still missing. The tragedy is far from over.

Recovery begins with aid from the government. We need both state and federal aid to help us start to rebuild.

Bridges and dams need rebuilding. There will have to be some aid to those families who have lost literally

everything. Both Governor Hickenlooper and President Obama have already stated that aid will be coming our way, but that is just step one.

The real recovery will start with the bonds we share as Coloradans. We have to come together so that we can endure as a state. I have no doubts that we will prevail through these dark times. We have done it before. The fires in Colorado Springs and elsewhere in Colorado, the flooding in Manitou Springs and other natural disasters have all been combated against by a united Coloradan force.

The indomitable spirit of all Coloradans is unmatched in this country. We have a way of getting through the unthinkable where others may have long since lost their hope. Recovery will be slow, but the key is to continue pushing forward.

It will be much harder than it sounds though. While the material losses incurred by many during these floods will create great hardships in their lives, nothing will be as distressing as the loss of family and friends. With thousands still missing, the

worst is possible, but the hope that these people will be found and reunited with their families is also quite plausible. To give up hope is to give up on life and that’s something that we cannot afford to do right now.

Each Coloradan has a responsibility to be there for those affected by the floods.

Little things from helping a neighbor to large things like donating money will all go a long way to expedite the mending process. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

Get out there and help clear the disaster or donate whatever money you can. As a state community, we will get through this.

To say Colorado will ever be the same after this is wrong, but that doesn’t mean that Colorado cannot rise from the ashes. Taking it a day at a time, Colorado and its people will persevere.

Somewhere down the road, people will look at Colorado and be amazed with the stubbornness of its citizens who never give up, the links that communities will form and how far our recovery process will have come.

To acknowledge campus and university success and raise a red flag at faults. We are here to create and encourage campus dialogue and communication.

But we cannot do that without you. Media is, at its best, a conversation among a society. To have that dialogue, we want to hear from you, Pioneers. We want you to tell us when we have done something wrong, and when we have done well.

Comments are always welcome and can be posted on our website or Facebook page, and we welcome letters to the editor.

Additionally, we will soon open a space on the website where

you may submit story ideas or information to us. Finally, our meetings are open for all to attend at 6 p.m. on Mondays in Driscoll Underground.

For our part, we will continue to strive for transparency. We will explain the decisions we make, and we will acknowledge when we are wrong and correct ourselves.

Though the Clarion has gone through much in its past, we have come a long way. We want to continue to improve, to listen and to develop in our role on campus. For that, we need you.

Thanks, Pios. I’m looking forward to a good year.

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Cyrus ‘wrecks’ video with sex

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Pop artist Miley Cyrus suggestively licks a sledgehammer in the new music video for her single “Wrecking Ball.” The video broke YouTube’s record for most views in 24 hours with 19.3 million views.

by meg mcintyre Entertainment Editor

If you’ve listened to the radio lately or watched the recently televised Video Music Awards, you’ll know that ex-Disney star Miley Cyrus has been making quite a stir in pop-culture as of late. It all started when she adopted a fierce, bleached blonde pixie cut in an attempt to break away from her former “teeny bopper” image and ever since Cyrus has been making grander and grander statements to inform the public that she truly is Disney-no-more. Recently, the premiere of a racy music video for her new single “We Can’t Stop” shocked more than a few—with a scantily clad Cyrus, randomly placed taxidermy and an abundance of “twerking,” the video makes it clear that the pop star has

definitely left the realm of Hannah Montana.

This past week, on Sept. 9, Cyrus premiered a new music video for the single “Wrecking Ball,” a song she says was inspired by her somewhat rocky relationship with fiancé Liam Hemsworth (actor, “The Hunger Games”). The video opens on a close up of Cyrus, tears clearly visible, as she sings the opening lines of the track. Lyrically, the first few seconds of the video are already miles ahead of “We Can’t Stop,” as the star sings “We clawed, we chained, our hearts in vain/ We jumped, never asking why/ We kissed, I fell under your spell/ A love no one could deny.”

From this moment alone it becomes clear that the new single holds far more emotional depth than the other singles released from Cyrus’ highly anticipated album “Bangerz.”

The video then continues with a mon-

tage of the star dragging around a sledgehammer, dramatically strutting as walls crash down around her. But then, the tone of the video changes, as Cyrus is seen sitting on a wrecking ball as it swings around, first clothed, but then fully naked. She is also featured kissing the sledgehammer and laying across the rubble suggestively, adding clear sexual undertones to the video.

Though it is possible to see the symbolism behind Cyrus’ nudity, her nakedness comes off more as an unnecessary shock factor than as an embodiment of her vulnerability. The sequences in which she kisses and fondles the sledgehammer seem superfluous as well and overall cheapen the raw emotional nature of the song. In fact, the most vulnerable parts of the video feature Cyrus singing straight into the camera. In

these moments, she cries, screams and looks the viewer square in the eye, producing an undeniable air of genuineness, especially when audiences consider the very real inspiration for the track.

It is true that the video for “Wrecking Ball” is slightly less disturbing and scandalous than its counterpart “We Can’t Stop,” but it’s also true that Cyrus has ignored an opportunity here to create something truly meaningful. The star clearly intended for the video to hold deep symbolic significance, but despite her intentions, she has created something intensely oversexualized instead. However, after breaking YouTube’s record for the most views in 24 hours with 19.3 million, I’d say overall, Cyrus got what she wanted. Attention.

Morrow (Ron Perlman, “Hellboy”) are in jail for crimes they did not commit.

Knowles refuses to see her husband, Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam, “Pacific Rim”), leader of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle gang while incarcerated, as she does not wish for him to see her in such a way. Teller does not understand her logic and lashes out. Both she and Morrow are offered a deal

by Lee Toric (Donal Logue, “Blade”), the ex-U.S. Marshal whose sister was killed by another SAMCRO member.

Knowles immediately refuses. After the years of being a president of the club, Morrow is not eager to give them up, but when faced with the reality of prison life, chooses to save his own skin. Toric is also working to punish Otto Delaney (Kurt Sutter, “The Shield”), the former SAMCRO member that killed his sister, by having him tortured repeatedly in his psych ward cell.

Nero Padilla (Jimmy Smits, “Star Wars”) and Teller, enemies turned allies, work together this episode when one of the bike gang’s porn star friends returns from a job that was not all it seemed to be. The group decides to raid the warehouse, where they come upon all sorts of torture devices and men who believe that what they are filming is a good idea. SAMCRO teaches them a blood-filled lesson. It seems that the

club can no longer find a way of resolving problems that does not violence A question is quietly raised here- do the Sons of Anarchy now only speak the language of violence? Their motto is “live free or die” but they currently seem much more worried about continual dominance over their town than the independence they initially so desperately sought.

“Sons of Anarchy” is well known for its brutality, but this time, the episode might have gone a bit too far with torture porn, prison rape and the drowning of a character. The scenes were uncomfortable at best, gratuitous at worst. Shock value is a factor, because after a previous five seasons, it is hard to surprise viewers. Granted, the jolting scenes contributed to a furthering of a plot arc for the season, so it is difficult to condemn a show for merely wishing to entice those watching to continue doing so.

“Straw” closes with a montage of emotion-filled scenes.

The viewers see all the characters completing actions that will have bigger effects later on, twisting the once straight path of SAMCRO’s ideals. The show has always had a strong showing for the beginning of a season, but the choices and events that occurred in this episode imply a very compelling story ahead.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ premiere breaks final ‘straw’

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Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) talks with Colette Jane (Kim Dickens,” Treme”), owner of a whorehouse.

by kaitlynne birkett Copy Editor

The sixth season of “Sons of Anarchy” started off strong this week. As is usual in season premieres, the show captivates while intimating some of the issues the characters will have to overcome. This episode, “Straw,” was particularly interesting, as it dealt with problems from previous seasons, providing

a compelling front for these next episodes.

Throughout the past five seasons, the characters have seen varying repercussions of being members in a bike gang that runs guns. The culmination of this episode held a shocking surprise about these consequences.

The ninety-minute premiere begins by reminding the viewers how both Tara Knowles (Maggie Siff, “Push”) and Clay

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Action flicks dominate summer box office by kaitlynne birkett Copy Editor

This summer’s offerings in theaters were a smattering of different genres and stories, with sequels raking in the largest numbers throughout the warmer months.

As usual, the movies that made the biggest profit were not necessarily the most compelling or praiseworthy. “Man of Steel,” “Monsters University” and “World War Z” were the highest grossing films of the summer, but many other movies still had a lot to offer.

Kicking off the summer was “Now You See Me,” an interesting drama reminiscent of “The Prestige.” Telling the story of four magicians who quickly rise to stardom, the film holds many twists and turns with continual sassy oneliners. The four aim to become part of a secret group of magicians and must pull off many insanely difficult tricks, most of which involve some sort of crime. “Now You See Me” is definitely a fun summer movie, but it doesn’t have any true substance beyond its comedy and interesting, yet impossible, magic tricks.

“Man of Steel” and “Monsters University” followed. No one can deny Henry Cavill’s (“The Immortals”) likeness to Superman, but this adaptation of the movie had a much darker tone, more reminiscent of a Batman film. Rather than being a constant source of light for the world, Superman is plagued by his past, drawn deep into the depths of himself before being able to save the world from destruction.

Interestingly enough, there are plans in the works for a Batman/ Superman movie; it will be a true test to see which superhero can have the darkest beginnings.

“Monsters University,” the sequel to the 2005 film “Monsters

Inc.,” was a box office hit. Besides drawing in the younger demographic, those who were still kids when the first movie had been released were also eager to see the film in theaters. Though it is hard to hold a flame to original movies, “Monsters University” was still a joy to watch. It provided many laughs for the young, while also resonating with students who are near the college age. As always, Mike (Billy Crystal, “When Harry Met Sally”) and Sully (John Goodman, “Roseanne”) are enjoyable characters with an important message: what you want in your life may not be the correct path for you.

Dominating the box office the following week was “World War Z,” based loosely on the book of the same name. While the novel provided a worldwide perspective of the war against zombies, the movie focused on a single character who changes the entire course of the apocalypse. Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt, “Se7en”) and his family are driving through the city when it is suddenly overtaken by zombies. But these are not the slow-walking, moaning zombies of “The Walking Dead” — they are strong, fast zombies who will do anything they can to chomp a bit of flesh. The film follows Lane across the world, from South Korea, to Israel, to Wales as he searches for the cure and the world quickly disintegrates around him.

July’s box office hits came from a variety of genres. One of the most fascinating films of the summer was undoubtedly “The Way, Way Back.” In this film, Duncan (Liam James, “Psych”) experiences his own coming-of-age story while spending time with his mother and his soon-to-be stepfamily on the beach over summer. In an attempt to escape from the potential stepfa-

ther, he one day heads to the local water park, Water Whizz, where he makes friends that teach him to overcome his insecurities and seize life by the horns. Even though “The Way, Way Back” tells the classic story of a young boy seeking to find his way, the actors’ performances, the dialogue and the cinematography made this film stand apart from the rest.

Another phenomenal movie of the summer was “Pacific Rim.” In a world threatened by aliens from the deep of the ocean called the Kaiju, the world’s countries band together to fight the monsters with jaegers, gigantic robots controlled by two pilots. Though this sounds like the beginnings of another “Transformers,” the movie properly develops its characters and has a plot beyond gratuitous fight scenes, in addition to featuring females and non-whites within main roles, which is scarcely seen in box office action dramas. The special effects were absolutely astounding, making it feel like these intense scenes were actually filmed rather than completely computer-generated.

August started with a bang when “Elysium” was released. In a dystopian future, the world is separated based on wealth—the poor are forced to reside on an overpopulated, dying Earth while the rich migrate to a spaceship in Earth’s orbit with all the amenities one could ever need.

Max Da Costa (Matt Damon, “The Bourne Identity”), who is dying as a result of a factory accident, wishes to make those responsible for the disgusting conditions on Earth pay. He is additionally motivated by the U.S. government threatening

Grouplove’s ‘rumour’ is out by hannah knauer Contributing Writer

With summer coming to a close and months of hard work and sleep deprivation ahead here at DU, a soundtrack to keep spirits up and energy vivacious is starting to seem more and more necessary.

The first addition to this power playlist should definitely feature the unexpected lyrics and chants of Grouplove’s newest album “Spreading Rumours,” set to be released today, September 17.

The group, based out of Los Angeles, knows how to surprise a crowd, keeping their sound fresh and exciting, yet still maintaining a familiarity that keeps fans hooked. With the extremely successful album “Never Trust a Happy Song,” released in September of 2011, and endless touring with incredible artists from Florence and the Machine to Alt- J, it is a wonder they were able to find time to record their new and highly anticipated album.

“Spreading Rumours” continues to champion the voices of youth in terms of how to navigate heartache, love, struggle, and still find the joy, which these five seem to know plenty about.

The eclectic sound of their new album can be heard in the song “Ways to Go,” a feel good anthem similar to their popular songs “Colours” and “Itchin’ on a Photograph” from their first album. This energetic song starts out slowly with a soft piano

intro, while lead man Christian Zucconi builds a rapport with his audience as Hannah Hooper follows in with the chant “I got a little bit longer; I got a ways to go.” This song is placed early on the tracklist, working perfectly as a face for their album and showcasing exactly why this band is so widely loved. This song is just one example of how it is hard to label Grouplove with one genre, as “Ways to Go” most easily fits into a synthesized indie pop rock genre, yet leads us into an album that is all over the board.

From indie pop, Grouplove jumps to a harder rock feel with “Borderlines and Aliens,” the second track featured on the album. This pumped-up rebellious tune with uneven and unexpected vocals fits with their past works “Tongue Tied” and “Spun,” but is a little harder and rougher around the edges. This roughness, however, does not compromise the clean polish of their album as a whole. In fact, it fits perfectly, giving the album a mix that is true to their trademark “a song for everyone” type of album. Also fitting well with their theme of harder sound and chant of the rebellious youth are “I’m With You,” the first song in the album, and “Shark Attack.”

These two songs build up similarly to “Ways to Go” but are even more explosive, keeping true to a rough rock sound.

In making this well-rounded album, the group adds a few softer songs that still have a

chant-like indie pop feel but fit an acoustic sound to balance the energy. “School Boy,” the third song on the tracklist, is an obvious love song that mixes a soft and sensitive cry for a voice to be heard with a tough appeal. But even softer and a bit trippier is the final song of the album, “Save the Party for Me,” an acoustic piece similar to their past work in the track “Slow.” This song is a nice closing to a very unique and true-to-Grouplove album, with the band singing “you can have it all” and leaving the listener with a feeling of completeness.

Grouplove’s genre-jumping style redefines what it means to be eclectic and surprising, continuing with their work as a voice, an anthem even, for the youth of today. Gerard Pannekoek from “A Beer with the Band,” a music review blog, summed it up well when he said, “by incorporating slightly different guitar, keyboard, and vocal timbres in their songs than would typically be found on a rock or pop album, ‘Spreading Rumours’ gains independence from the majority of its contemporaries, an accolade no doubt contributing to Grouplove’s success as a band.”

You can check out their playlist of animated video clips on YouTube, and if the love of this album reins strongly enough, you can see Grouplove perform at 93.3’s Not So Silent Night at the 1st Bank Center on December 1 in Broomfield, Colo.

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Mako Mori (played by Rinko Kikuchi) spars with another jaeger pilot in “Pacific Rim.”

to revoke the protection of his family if he does not succeed.

As interesting as “Elysium” was, the fact remains that this kind of storyline is one that viewers have seen too much of. The dystopian society and wealth separation would form a compelling storyline if it had not already been seen dozens of times.

Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” followed later in August, presenting a biographical narrative of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker, “The Last King of Scotland”) in the White House who, through the years, watched his sons grow and develop with time. His life as a butler was spent listening and following every direction given to him, so conflict arises when one of his sons joins the Black Panthers. Both members of the family learn from each other though and help to create a more harmonious future. The acting was positively superb in “The Butler” on all fronts with its highly acclaimed cast.

One noticeable factor of

the summer film season with each increasing year is its need to outdo the previous summers.

Bigger action, bigger heros, bigger box office incomes—all of these have led to a startling lack in films that have more important messages to send.

Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” will definitely be up for a few Oscars, while “The Way, Way Back” will hopefully be recognized at some film festivals—yet these were two of the only movies this summer which had more to them than violence and special effects. Though “World War Z”, “Pacific Rim”, and “Man of Steel” were three of the most intense and thoroughly enjoyed movies of the summer, their themes paled in comparison to the former two. The myriad of big action films are a reminder that viewers are seeking an escape with their visits to the theaters, not a life-altering message. As always, it will be a delight to see what the rest of the year holds on the silver screen.

Rowling returns to screen simply describes different types of magical creatures (and where Entertainment Editor to find them), fans and critics The internet was a flurry speculate that the film will detail last week with rumors of an the adventures of Newt Scamanunexpected eighth Harry Potter der as he travels the world in novel. According to a fabricated search of these “fantastic beasts.”

In a recent press release, press release, J.K. Rowling had already written most of the Rowling hinted that she was novel in response to the poor cautious of the idea at first, but felt that it was performance of a story that her recently pub- “Rowling will in needed to be lished novel “The written.

Casual Vacancy.” fact be penning “As I The news circu- the screenplay considered lated heavily for Warners’ proseveral hours until for a new spinoff posal, an idea fans realized that took shape the date on the series set in the press release read wizarding world.” that I couldn’t dislodge. That March 31, 2013, is how I ended meaning that it had been republished from an up pitching my own idea for a April fool’s joke earlier in the film to Warner Bros.,” Rowling said in the press release. She year.

However, though accounts described herself as “protective” of a new Harry Potter novel of Newt and his story, but also were false, fans of the franchise eager to return to the wizardwere delighted when news was ing world that she and so many released on September 12 that others have grown to love. The Rowling will in fact be penning new film will also be Rowling’s the screenplay for a new spinoff debut into screenwriting, a fact series set in the wizarding world, which has fans rooting for the beginning with the film entitled film even harder.

It is difficult to say where “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The film will be this new spinoff franchise based loosely on the Hogwarts will go, but Rowling’s fans are textbook of the same name, already behind her one hundred which was published alongside percent, clearly enchanted with the Harry Potter series in 2001, anything to do with the world and follow the story of the text- of Harry Potter. But will these book’s fictional author, Newt films share the same success?

Scamander. Though the book We’ll just have to wait and see. by meg mcintyre

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Volleyball sets up for success

GAME TALK

The Clarion sports staff dives deep into the world of athletics. by calvin jouard Sports Editor

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Junior Bailey Karst sets the ball in a match against Cal State Northridge.

by calvin jouard Sports Editor

The Pioneer volleyball team is stuck in limbo. It is a purgatory located between the mediocre teams of college volleyball and the good ones.

The team has lost four of its last five matches to drop to 5-5 overall. However, two of those losses came against ranked opponents, UCLA at No. 11 and Creighton at No. 24. CSU Northridge and Colorado State also received votes in the AVCA Top 25 Poll. But for second-year head coach Jesse Mahoney, these losses aren’t necessarily setbacks.

“I think we can use these experiences moving forward to get better and understand the level that we need to compete at in order to be successful,” Mahoney said. “The thing about playing really good competition is that you can’t hide the things that you can get better at. With UCLA and Colorado State and now Creighton, each match we’ve improved a little bit, and our understanding of what it takes to be successful is a little bit more vivid now.”

Games have been competitive. On Friday night, the Pios pushed the match to five

sets against Creighton after being down 2-0, but couldn’t seal the victory and fell by a 15-11 mark in the fifth set. The following day, the Lady Pios grabbed the second set against a battle-tested CSU Northridge team 25-21, but lost the next two sets by close margins of 26-28 and 23-25. “[The Creighton game] is a great example, and even UCLA and Colorado State were examples of us playing at a level that can be nationally competitive,” Mahoney said. “We just haven’t been able to string that together, to stay at that level long enough to win some matches.”

Continued improvement from freshman outside hitters Moni Corrujedo and Nola Basey could be what the Pios need if they are to turn the corner and become an elite team. Both Basey and Corrujedo registered double digit kills and digs during Saturday’s match against CSU Northridge. Corrujedo also led the team in kills against a ranked UCLA team.

“They need to get older, but while we are waiting for that to happen, they need to learn to play with some intensity and some consistency from the beginning of the match to the end of the match,” Mahoney said. “They’re

still thinking more than playing, because they are still trying to figure out what they should be doing. That being said, their growth from August up unitl now has been huge, and I’ve got no doubt by midseason that they will be special players.”

When looking for a pillar of consistency on this Denver team, and maybe even a role model for Corrujedo and Basey, there’s no need to look further than senior right side Colleen King, who has averaged 12.2 kills with only 3.9 attack errors per game. She’s also the team’s “most dynamic attacker” according to Mahoney. “[King] gives us the opportunity to side out against anybody,” Mahoney continued.

“The great thing about our program is that we have a lot of players that fill their roles really well. Bailey Karst has done a great job all year, as our setter in moving the ball around. We have two really efficient middle blockers Brea Muhle and Sara Schmid, who have done a great job offensively.”

Libero Kate Acker is another role player whose performance could spell victory for the Pios further down the road. “[Against UCLA and Creighton] is as good as I have

seen Kate Acker play in my two years here at DU,” Mahoney said.

“Defensively, she was engaged, she was active, she was bringing people along for the ride. It’s infectious when you play with a really high sense of urgency; everyone else wants to follow along. I was really proud of her, and that’s how I want her to play every match, and hopefully this is a little bit of a breakthrough for her this season.”

Acker led the team in digs the last two matches, recording 26 against Creighton and 18 digs against a solid CSU Northridge squad. Acker nearly sparked the upset of ranked Creighton after a diving defensive play in the fourth set won by the Pios, 25-23.

Acker’s play swung the momentum in favor of Denver heading into the decisive fifth set.

“We’re right there. We need to get matches like this so that we learn to play under pressure, and we learn to succeed under pressure,” Mahoney said. “You don’t know how good you are until you put yourself in a pressure situation. We’ve done that and I think that slowly we are getting better when we meet that challenge. At the end of the year when it matters most, we’ll have been tested.”

Upcoming Pioneer home games

Volleyball

Men’s Soccer

Sept. 20 vs. Bradley 7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

Sept. 22 vs. San Diego State at 1 p.m.

Oct. 11 vs. Western Illinois at 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 vs. Cal Poly at 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 vs. IUPUI at 12 p.m.

Oct. 18 vs. Omaha at 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 vs. IUPUI at 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 vs. Western Illinois at 2 p.m.

Oct. 16 vs. Loyola Chicago at 7 p.m.

Oct. 25 vs. South Dakota State at 6 p.m.

Nov. 1 vs. North Dakota State at 2 p.m.

Oct. 26 vs. Eastern Illinois at 7 p.m.

Sept. 27 vs. IUPUI at 7 p.m.

Sept. 29 vs. Fort Wayne at 12 p.m.

Oct. 19 vs. Omaha at 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 vs. North Dakota State at 12 p.m.

This space could be used to clue you in on what you might have missed over the summer in the sporting world. I mean, there’s sufficient space. Some cute clipart or some neat graphics could fit perfectly in here. I could make the font all fancy, set up a little timeline, and boom, there’s your sports update.

But I’m not going to do that.

As one of the media elite, I think it’s my duty to not only inform the public about important issues, but also inform them about things that they should never have been informed about in the first place.

I’d like to talk about the things that happened over the summer that shouldn’t have made the news.

This of course means I have to start talking about the Heat. I hate talking about the Heat, and I know that I’m just contributing to the overall media obsession that surrounds the Heat, so I’ll keep it quick.

The Miami Heat should win the NBA title every year, no questions asked. When you have at least two NBA future Hall of Famers on the team, an NBA title should be the expectation and the outcome.

It would have been more of a news story if the Heat had not won the title. It would be a news story if Erik Spoelstra led a sub-par team to a title, not a team with names like James, Bosh, Wade and Chalmers on the roster.

Next up, there’s the problem of Jonathan Paul Manziel, or Johnny Football to some. Most of the things he does are worth knowing about in the college football realm. Putting up 42 points on first place Alabama is a notable accomplishment. But if you follow ESPN at all, Manziel’s football prowess is destined to be constantly overshadowed by his tendency toward being a college kid.

When Manziel was thrown out of a frat party at the University of Texas, it was as if there was nothing else going on in the sports world if you were watching ESPN. You would have thought that everyone was always welcome to frat parties, and that it was a travesty for anyone to ever be kicked out.

Once again, if it happened to my friend a week ago, I do not need to hear about it again.

Recently, Sports Illustrated released a four-part series detailing the corruption of the Oklahoma State football program, as if it was the first report of its kind.

SI described, in grim detail, how athletes were actually having their homework done for them, and how a school-funded group of girls were used to “convince” recruits to attend OSU. I have to admit, I was appalled after I read the report—that is, I couldn’t believe how much integrity OSU did have. I was expecting to read about a player receiving a coupon to sleep with a coach’s wife, not about a measly $200 paycheck at the end of the game. Because that’s how privileged college athletes (especially football players) already are. It is nothing new. And I don’t want to hear about it.

In the undying words of Bill Murray from the masterpiece known as “Meatballs,” “It just doesn’t matter.”

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Women’s Soccer off to historically hot start

Pioneers impress with school best 7-0 start by jillian queri Contributing Writer

The team finished 17-3-4 overall, with 7-0-1 record in the Western Athletic Conference, and are looking to improve on that mark in the 2013 season, after being ousted from a schoolbest NCAA Round of 16 finish.

The team entered the season ranked at No. 25 in the NSCCA/ Continental Tires National Rankings, but have since jumped to No. 20 after wins over St. Mary’s and UC Irvine.

Last week, the Pioneers

made the jump again to No. 16 thanks to a pair of shutout victories against Tennessee Martin and Alabama. Midfielder Nicholette DiGiacomo scored the lone goal in the win over Tennessee Martin, while goals from Nikki Pappalardo and Kristen Hamilton helped the Pios defeat Alabama by a score of 2-0. If the team continues to play at such a high level, the sky seems to be the limit.

The Pioneers extended their win streak to seven games with their most recent 3-0 shutout victory over Colorado on Sept.

15. The team is off to its best start in school history.

Freshman Goalie Cassidy Rey promises to be an impor-

tant player for the Pios this year. She was instrumental in the shutout victory over a then undefeated Colorado team, tallying seven saves. She has recorded four shutouts in all, with three consecutive.

Another player to watch is Senior Forward Kristen Hamilton. Hamilton was selected as a Preseason All-American, and scored two goals and had an assist in the win over Colorado.

Hamilton has scored 43 goals in her career as a Pioneer, and is on the verge of breaking the all-time scoring record here at Denver.

The team is away over the weekend, and play TCU on Friday and Nebraska in Lincoln on Sunday.

Senior Midfielder Stephanie Woo (left) dribbles during practice.

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Pioneer Athletics nabs Director’s Cup for fifth time in six years by edward kamber Contributing Writer

Junior Goalie Oliver Brown saves a shot during practice.

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Tough losses for men’s soccer open season The Pios entered the the year as a preseason favorite to win the Summit League, With soccer season offi- headed by senior midfielder cially underway, the Univer- Zach Bolden, who finished sity of Denver’s Men’s Soccer seventh in the nation last year team is poised to have another with ten assists. Senior Theodor Remman successful year. has played well Coming off “We’ll do our early in the of an 11-6-3 record from best to come out season as well, 2012, the Pio- on top at the end having collected the Summit neers are deterLeague Defenmined to finish of the season.” sive Player of their remainthe Week Award ing 13 season Bobby Muuss, after a solid pergames strong. formance against A f t e r Head Coach St. Louis. making the Three of the team’s last six leap from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation to games have been against oppothe Summit League this year, nents ranked in the NSCAA the Pioneers are ready for the Top 25 Coaches Poll.

Currently, the Pios sit at change.

“We’re looking forward 1-4-1 after close losses to No. to being a member of the 11 New Mexico, No. 21 CharSummit,” said Head Coach lotte and No. 6 St. LouisOn Bobby Muuss. “To be fair, we Friday, Sept. 20 CIBER Field at don’t know much about any of 8 p.m. The Pioneers will take the teams in the league besides on a 4-2-0 Bradley University looking at rosters, schedules squad from Illinois that just and records from the previous recently upset first place Conyears. We’re going to approach necticut 1-0.

The Pios are also at home the Summit League the same way we did with the MPSF. on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m.

We’ll do our best to come out against San Diego State Union top at the end of the season.” versity.

As most of you are well aware, the Denver Pioneers are no strangers to success.

It should not be a surprise to learn of the recent summer achievements of our Pioneers.

Over the summer, the DU Athletics was again awarded the 2012-2013 Director’s Cup for Division 1-AAA. It is the fifth time in six seasons the Pioneers have earned this accomplishment. Compared to all other non-football Division I schools, Denver ranked as number one in terms of athletic programs.

In comparison to schools that have football programs, the Pioneers ranked as No. 55. This impressive feat was driven by

DU’s eight teams, in addition to four individual athletes that made it to postseason competition.

The Director’s Cup is determined through points accumulated based on the performance of the respective school’s athletic program. Compared to all other WAC schools, the Pioneers accumulated the most amount of points by an impressive margin of 250 points. According to Peg Bradley-Doppes, vice chancellor for athletics, “One of the significant attributes I appreciate most about the Athletics and Recreation Division is the team’s goal-oriented nature.” Bradley-Doppes went on, stating that “everyone is committed to ensuring we continue to succeed by doing things

the right way. At the beginning of last year we made retaining the Directors’ Cup our highest priority and we accomplished that goal while also improving our graduation rates and overall competitiveness. I could not be more proud of our efforts.”

Reflecting a similar sentiment of the University oriented focus of the Pioneers’ Athletic Program, Head Coach of the women’s lacrosse program Liza Kelly stated that the best part of winning the Director’s Cup is “how it unites all teams together under one goal.” Kelly and the women’s lacrosse program made it to the NCAA tournament last season. Once again, our Pioneers show why DU is such a proud and accomplished institution.

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