DU Clarion Volume 122 Issue 16

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DISCUSSES CLARION’S PAST AND FUTURE | Page 14 University of Denver student newspaper since 1899

LAST ISSUE OF THE YEAR!

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Pioneers get revenge, head on to semifinals

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Senior midfielder Erik Adamson moves the ball with ease past a Buckeye defender during NCAA quarterfinals at Sports Authority Field. Adamson has recorded 33 goals this season.

Calvin Jouard Staff Writer Much like the dark clouds blanketing the sky on the afternoon of May 16, things looked bleak for the Denver men’s lacrosse team. The eventual game result—a 15-13 score in

favor of the Pioneers and a spot in next week’s semifinals—was beyond a hope and a prayer.

Denver started out looking nervous, almost as if they didn’t belong. They only cleared the ball successfully twice out of four chances. The Pioneers were out-groundballed, out-faceoffed and outhustled by the Buckeyes of

Ohio State University.

After exchanging tallies in the first three minutes, the Pioneers would not score again for another 18 minutes, until there there were nine minutes left in the second quarter.

Senior Ohio State midfielder Jesse King had five points after the first quarter of play, leading to a comfortable 6-1

Buckeye lead.

Pioneer revenge for a 1311 regular season loss to the Buckeyes was in doubt.

“Of the 52 people [on our sideline], there was only one who didn’t have poise, and you’re looking at him,” said Denver head coach Bill Tierney in the postgame press conference. “I’m going raving

crazy. [Matt] Brown’s looking at me, he’s going, ‘Relax, we’re okay.’ Trevor [Tierney]’s looking at me going, ‘Relax, we’re okay.’ John Orsen, who’s 30 years old, first time he’s had this opportunity, is going, ‘Coach, we’re going to be okay.’

So we were okay.”

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Last week a student woke DU students tried to break The sequel to the 2012 hit up paralyzed after going to a world record for smashing “Pitch Perfect” premiered cake in each other’s faces. detox the night before. this week to mixed reviews.

A former Clarion advisor who now lives in Nepal discusses recent events.

This week we provide a rundown of new recruits to DU’s sport programs.

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Day of Action educates elementary students Brian Bowen Contributing Writer

available at every speech and demonstration.

The event started at 9 a.m. when students and their families gathered in Davis Auditorium for the welcome speech. After the speech, students broke out into groups to be led to different dem-

and games. At 11:15 a.m. lunch was provided by Pink Tank food truck, which serves breakfast and brunch foods.

Games on the lawn included sand bag tossing, hula hooping, Frisbee and taking pictures in costumes.

nize the event as one of three copresidents on the event’s planning board. Mendenhall was thrilled with the event’s turnout and proud On May 16, the third annual of the event’s goal.

Day of Action brought around 200 “You remember the field trips elementary school students and you did when you were in elementheir families to the DU campus to tary school and they’re going to learn about the college experiremember this [Day ence and tour the DU campus. of Action] their whole The event was attended by the life and look back on students of Stein Elementary it,” said Mendenhall. and Smith Elementary schools.

“Maybe someday they’ll Day of Action was organized be in college and know by a 12-member planning board that’s where it started.” with members from DU Service Facchini appreciand Change (DUSC), Center for ated the way Day of Community Engagement and Action helped introService Learning (CCESL), the duce young students to Center for Multicultural Excelthe idea of college, espelence (CME) and DU Programcially those who might ing Board (DUPB). not have been consider“We’re basically teaching ing college otherwise. them [the elementary school “I hope that people students] about the holistic prounderstand the imporcess of it [going to college] and tance of Day of Action everything about it,” said Renee because a lot of students Facchini, a first year internahere [at DU], especially tional studies and geography because most of us are major from Highland Park, white, have all been Illinois who volunteered at the raised with college on event for DUSC. “It’s not just our minds: our parents about going to classes; it’s living taught us about it, our brian bowen | clarion on campus, it’s being a part of aunts and uncles taught sports, it’s being a part of Greek Elementary school students learn about books and research in a demonstration during the Day of Action. us about it and they told life and being a part of interestus about their college ing organizations like DUSC.” onstrations held in various Sturm After lunch, the guest students experiences,” said Facchini. “And it According to Ryan Hanschen, Hall classrooms. Demonstration separated into groups again to take is just so important that these kids a staff member at Day of Action, topics included college basketball, tours of the campus lead by dif- grow up with an understanding of many of the students from both of clinical mental health counseling, ferent DU student volunteers. At what college is.” the attending elementary schools DU Club Gymnastics, DU Tango 2 p.m. after touring the campus, Facchini mentioned that she speak Spanish. To accommodate Club, DU Programming Board and the elementary students and their also hopes people find Day of the bilingual nature of the two improvisational comedy. parents reconvened in Davis Audi- Action interesting and important schools, the event’s organizers After attending two demon- torium for a final speech. because it is a yearly event and made most signs in both English strations, the guest students and Caitlin Mendenhall, a senior students will have the opportunity and Spanish and also made sure their parents met on the lawn international relations major from to volunteer and participate in next there was a Spanish translator north of University Hall for lunch Louisville, Colorado, helped orga- year’s event.

May Days returns to DU

Debate Team goes to octofinals

From May 18 through May 22, the DU Programming Board (DUPB)’s May Days is taking place on the DU campus.

The five-day festival includes a variety of events open to all members of the DU community, before students head into

From April 11 to April 13, the DU Debate Team attended the 2015 U.S. Universities Debating Championships (USUDC) in Anchorage, Alaska.

“The DU Debate Team took five teams to the tournament, one student as a judge and both Megan Towles and Darrin Hicks traveled as coaches,” said Reese Wold, Communications Officer of the DU Debate Team in an email. “The teams were selected based off of their past competitive standing from tournaments [earlier] in the year.”

According to Wold, Towels, the DU Debate Team coach, was in charge of coming up with topics for this tournament.

Each team consisted of two students. This year’s teams included Cam Hickert and Tiffany Wilk, Austin Richards and Nicole Pancheri, Meredith Tolleson and Lauren Pauls, Jake Sunshine and Selene Figueroa and Maddy Ober and Jennifer Hsu. PJ Nyland attended as the student judge.

“Three DU teams were in the top fifty teams overall,” said Wold in the email.

“Cam Hickert and Tiffany Wilk broke

Connor W. Davis Editor-in-Chief

Wednesday is “activity day,” which includes archery, a ropes course, human hamster ball races and trike and bike races between Driscoll Green from 4-8 p.m.

The DU Farmers Market will take place on Driscoll Green during the day on Thursday. Afterwards, the green will be transformed for “casino night” which includes casino games, prizes, various

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Octofinals, with thirty-two top teams.”

Hickert and Wilk were against teams like Yale, Stanford, Harvard and Brown and broke 21st overall, said Wold in the email.

“For me, it was a huge honor to compete in the same room with some of the best teams in the country, and in the world,” said Wilk. “We compete against some teams so frequently that we become good friends, and that makes the rounds even more fun because you can play and joke around with the other teams in the room.”

The DU Debate Team has also produced many fond experiences for many students according to Wilk.

“The debate team at DU has introduced me to my best friends of college, and has helped push me to do better, learn more and try my best,” said Wilk. “Also, I think the best thing debate has done for me is expand my knowledge of the world because we have to stay up to date on absolutely all current events and we get to debate about current social issues, which has helped me learn a ton about the world and helped me learn about my own viewpoints in the world.”

More information about the DU Debate Team can be found on their Facebook page.

connor w. davis | clarion Students line up for food outside the Waffle Up! food truck on Food Day on May 18.

their last finals of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Monday was “food day” and included food trucks, a food crawl and carnival games between Carnegie, Driscoll and Olin Greens.

Tuesday was “water day” and included a water balloon fight and giant slip-n-slide on Driscoll Green.

food, a photo booth and film showings from 6-9 p.m.

The last day of the festival on Friday, “party day,” will end off the week with a dance party featuring a foam pit, DJ and paint drums from 8-11 p.m. on Driscoll Green.

For more information on May Days, visit orgsync.com/17231/chapter.

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The 2014-2015 DU Debate Team poses for a group photo outside Mary Reed Hall.

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Student goes into paralysis

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Pioneer Polis initiates Greek Life changes

“Will [Will Jones, DU’s External Communications Manager] and Kevin [Kevin Carroll, DU’s Vice Chancellor of the Division On May 10, a DU student of Marketing & Communications] became paralyzed after an unclear were notified that the student had chain of events beginning in J-Mac experienced a very severe injury and ending at Denver Health. The and the parents were obviously disClarion sat down with Ben Gerig, traught, at which point we looked one of DU’s External Communi- back on the sequence of events leading up cations Specialists, to that,” said to find out details Gerig. about the incident.

“We have “The student “The student came a very clear came home to J-Mac home to J-Mac at understanding at about 1:30 in the that we saw the morning, at which about 1:30 in the Denver Parapoint the res-life morning, at which medics walk (Resident Assispoint the res-life folks the student to tants) folks saw that saw that he was in their mode of he was in distress,” distress.” transportation, said Gerig. at which point “There’s pretty Ben Gerig it’s not in our clear action steps DU External Communications care anymore.” no matter what the Specialist Gerig said health issue is, so this has been a they called Campus hard experience Safety and Campus Safety called Denver Paramedics for all parties involved.

“This is difficult to process because we aren’t medical profesfor a lot of students, not just the sionals. We don’t diagnose.

So, once they were on site, they student and his family, So we want did their assessments, and he was to provide as much support and in the care of Denver Paramedics understanding for the family and at that point and we were confident immediate friends, people in the that he was in the appropriate care.” residence hall and all of our stuDU let Denver Paramedics dents. To my knowledge, the Unidrive the student towards Denver versity did what they always do.”

The Clarion has no further Cares, a detoxification center downtown, and heard news on information on this situation, and Tuesday that the student had gone wishes the best to the student along with his family, friends and peers. into paralysis.

house parties as a root of the problem.

Many Greek houses are unsure about campus rules and policies about parties, so students prefer to go to bars, From May 7-9, DU Greek Life causing more issues with students runmembers met in the first part of a new ning through traffic at night, according initiative, Pioneer Polis, which looks to Ketterling.

“We also talked about hazing, but toward increasing Greek Life dialogue and improvements. The first meetings concurred that it isn’t an issue here,” said explored problems and action plans Ketterling about the final topic of the meeting. for the future of DU T h e Greek Life. It began Pioneer with Greek Life presiPolis initiadents and advisors on tive will May 7-8 and contincontinue ued with Greek Life through a members on May 9. set of action The May 9 meetplans for ing was an all-day DU Greek event. Members from Life to 17 sororities and try and fraternities, including improve social and multiculexisting tural groups, participro b l e m s pated. Attendees split with their into small groups environthroughout the day m e n t . to discuss the various issues that Greek Life image courtesy of dugreeklife.orgsync.com Ketterling also emphafaces on campus.

Pioneer Polis took place from May 7-9. sized that “We focused on sexual assault and drug and alcohol attendees wished to show that Greek abuse,” said Anna Ketterling, sophomore Life cares about the campus and compolitical science and art major from munity as a whole.

“We all want to change and we Oswego, Oregon and next year’s president of DU’s Gamma Phi Beta sorority all want to be better,” said Ketterling chapter. She said there was an emphasis about the meeting and the future of on sexual assault as a campus-wide prob- Pioneer Polis.

Potential action plans are expected lem, not just a Greek Life issue.

In relation to drug and alcohol to be released in the next week, which abuse, Greek Life members identified a will determine when more meetings will lack of clarity in rules and regulation of occur and what they will address.

On-campus construction

Buchtel Tower to be rededicated

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Kate Rogers Contributing Writer

DU is constantly evolving and more recently the university has undertaken a few new projects. After the completion of Anderson Academic Commons in spring 2013, DU demolished John Greene Hall (JGH): an outdated building that housed the Mathematics (NSM) & Computer Science (DFRSECS) departments.

Since JGH’s demolition, the two departments were temporarily moved to Aspen Hall, the building located on the southern side of campus by Nagel

Rodgers stated that the new landscape replacing Aspen plans to lower water usage and plant of native plant species.

Hilltop Apartments—current Greek housing for Alpha Phi and Beta Theta Pi— have no scheduled demolition date yet, but it is on the university’s radar, according to Rodgers.

“The use of the land has been shown as a potential site for undergraduate housing and/or undergraduate academic -oriented programs and services as a long range goal—however the Board of Trustees has not approved any particular project for that area at this time,”said Rodgers.

Rodgers also stated that Chancellor Chopp is assessing the future needs of

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John Poe News Editor On May 8, DU announced the plan to rededicate Buchtel Tower through a DU Digest email sent to the DU community. The rededica-

the Buchtel Memorial Tower.”

Buchtel Tower has been a part of DU for almost a century. According to the announcement in the DU Digest email, “The Buchtel Chapel was constructed to provide the University of Denver with a chapel that could hold large religious and secular assemblies. Completed in 1917,

gusto kubiak | clarion Chancellor Chopp is assessing the needs of the university before plans for Hilltop are made.

Hall. The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and The Knoebel Center for the Study of Aging is currently being built in place of JGH. Mark Rodgers, university architect, stated in a past interview that it is due for completion in the summer of 2016.

Once the new building is completed, the Mathematics and Computer Science departments will move into the Ritchie School and the Knoebel Center during fall quarter of 2016. According to Rodgers, Aspen Hall is the next project in line.

“Aspen will be demolished in February 2017 followed by the completion of landscape work that will accentuate the campus walkways and feature the Evans Chapel as well as the new John J. Sie Complex building,” said Rodgers in an email.

the university before coming to a decision on Hilltop. What is certain, however, is that Alpha Phi and Beta Theta Pi will have to find new living quarters within the next few years.

“We found out that Alpha Phi will be moving and they are going to build a new house by Fall 2016. After that information was released, we learned that they were planning to tear down Hilltop,” stated Alpha Phi President Anousha Jaseb. “There have been a lot of issues with Hilltop so I think many people are ready for it to be demolished and for a new building to be put in, but it’s still sad to hear that it won’t be here for very long.”

Additional information can be found on the university’s and Clarion’s websites.

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The Buchtel Tower rededication ceremony will take place on May 28 at 4 p.m.

tion is set to take place at the Buchtel Memorial Tower on May 28 at 4 p.m.

“The rededication ceremony will feature remarks from Army Fellow Michael Oster, Associate Provost Barbara Wilcots and Chancellor Rebecca Chopp,” said Damon Vine, veterans services coordinator of the DU Veterans Services. “The ceremony will last 30 minutes and will be followed by a reception from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Estlow Gardens directly south of

it was first called the Memorial Chapel, in honor of those students who died serving their country during World War I. Sadly, a fire destroyed the chapel in 1983, and only one of the original four towers, Buchtel Memorial Tower, stands today.”

All DU students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to attend this historic event. Anyone interested in attending must RSVP through the DU Veterans Services website at www.du.edu/veterans.

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Boone’s status as unofficial mascot unknown to many Meg McIntyre Executive Editor In 1968, several Disney artists were commissioned to create a new image for DU’s mascot, later dubbed “Denver Boone” during a student submission naming contest. Denver Boone remained the university’s official mascot until 1998, when he was replaced by a red-tailed hawk logo and mascot named Ruckus. Then in 2008, a group of alumni spearheaded efforts to raise money for a Boone costume unaffiliated with the university. This costume would be worn by students at sports games and other DU events, despite not being representative of the university’s official mascot.

There has continued to be heated controversy over DU’s unofficial mascot since it was originally retired in 1998.

With efforts to reinstate the mascot in 2013 and a subsequent resolution passed

by Undergraduate Student Government (USG) banning student organizations from purchasing Boone merchandise, the topic has remained relevant for more than 15 years.

After efforts by a mascot task force failed to find a new mascot for DU in 2014, DU’s Boone controversy may be falling into a lull, and as a result many incoming students are unaware of Boone’s history or the fact that the mascot they see at sporting events and tailgates is an unofficial one.

Sierra Newby, a freshman political science major from Brighton, Colorado, said that she did not know Boone was not DU’s official mascot when she first arrived at the university.

“When I came to DU I knew that Boone was controversial because of his connotation, but I didn’t know that he was a separate entity,” said Newby. “Generally, a mascot is a symbol of spirit and team pride

and can get the crowd pumped and eager found several mascot companies, solicited to participate. I think Boone does have that quotes and worked with artists to design effect, even though he’s not technically our a tougher, taller more modern Denver official mascot.”

Boone, inspired by the original Disney Newby also noted that Boone’s pres- drawing,” said Goddard. ence at DU games and events could be According to Goddard, funding for problematic. the costume was procured through dona“At the same time, by allowing a con- tions by alumni and a Fundy campaign (a troversial figure at all the events, the uni- crowd-funding service much like Kickversity is giving permission to be publicly starter or Indiegogo) that was open to the offensive, and it probably doesn’t look very public. These funds went toward building good on our part,” she said.

“Also, because he’s technically unaffiliated, that kind of implies that anyone could dress up in a costume and parade around games as our mascot.”

According to Damien Goddard, founder of L e t s G o D U. blogspot.com photo couresy of damien goddard and one of the A mural of Denver Boone and Ruckus that used to be in the Ritchie Center.

DU alumni involved in the costume, funding travel for the mascot fundraising efforts for the unofficial to away games and tournaments, sending mascot, the idea was originally inspired by DU students to Mascot Boot Camps, holdChancellor’s Coombe’s announcement in ing merchandise giveaways and continued 2008 that Boone’s image could be used by costume maintenance. students and alumni however they pleased.

Goddard also noted that efforts were “Within days [of the announcement], taken to make Boone’s image more incluDU Alum Richard Kuerston contacted me sive. and suggested the alumni fund and build “It was important to the alumni orgaa costume and donate it to DU students. I nizers that the costume feature ‘ethnically agreed to help raise the money from alums, ambiguous’ skin color, receive online input students and fans, if he led the design and from students, alumni and fans, resemble construction of the costume. Richard

the fictional Disney drawing and be easily identifiable as a ‘pioneer,’” said Goddard.

“We raised and collected the money, took delivery of the costume and have been supporting DU athletic teams home and away ever since.”

Amanda Williams, a senior psychology and biology major from Tsaile, Arizona and a member of DU’s Native Student Alliance, said that she feels that Boone is not an inclusive mascot. “[Boone] doesn’t represent ‘inclusive excellence’ and it’s based on this whole notion of western culture that isn’t a very proud one. I feel like it only represents one side of that history and it doesn’t show the whole picture,” said Williams. “With the Pow Wow that we just held and the events surrounding the Sand Creek Massacre, it is becoming more and more clear that there is a whole side of indigenous influences tied to DU that are not being accurately portrayed.”

Goddard, however, voiced his support for Boone as DU’s official mascot.

“I believe DU students want a college experience that connects them to the Pioneer family and school history, and allows them to cheer with a mascot that has been around DU since 1968,” said Goddard.

“DU is a university that has people from every walk of life, and Boone enables them to feel a sense unity that not only connects them to other students, but to the DU alumni and fans.”

Williams stated that though she supports the idea of having a mascot, she does not feel that Boone is an appropriate candidate.

“I think that a mascot in general is a good idea, and I’m all for school spirit, but a mascot such as Boone doesn’t represent the entire student body,” said Williams. “I just want to see a mascot that everyone at DU can be a part of and be proud of.”

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Queer Student Alliance parties on

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The QSA Drag Show brought out students from all over campus for performances and fun.

Kellsie Brannen Lifestyles Editor On May 13, the DU Queer Student Alliance held their third annual Drag Party in the Tuscan Ballroom in the Korbel School of Hospitality Management. The event began at 7 p.m. with food, beverages and mingling. Students were invited to come in drag, or any sort of costume or appearance that deviated from their normal look.

As soon as 7:30 rolled around, professional drag performer Lacey Fauxx Vanderpump burst onto the stage and began to dance in a manner most fierce and fabulous, opening the show with a bang. A cappella group DU First Edition continued with a lovely performance. Exit 205, another DU a cappella group, followed suit later on.

Candy Warhol, the party’s second professional drag performer, dazzled with her dance numbers during the show, and DJ-BrookStar Party Pants kept the crowd lively throughout the night.

In a highlight of the event, DU student Dillion Lynch, or “Delicious,” put on her first drag performance, not only dancing but also singing to “Like a Virgin” by Madonna. The night was filled with glitter, dancing, music and fun for all who attended.

The event was about much more than just the performances, though.

On a deeper level, the drag party was an exploration of gender performance and raising awareness of a community that most DU students may not be aware of, said Becka Black, a sophomore psychology major from Aurora and current secretary of QSA. “We invited people to come in drag or come however they wanted. It’s not a binary—a man dressing as a woman isn’t necessarily queer, and there isn’t just ‘straight’ and ‘queer.’ Just as gender is fluid, appearance is also fluid. We wanted to create a space where people could be who they want to be and dress how they want,” she said.

Black also discussed the importance of starting a conversation about issues of gender and sexuality.

“Even if conversations start out like, ‘What? Is that a man dressed as a woman?’ that’s still a conversation. Even if you go into a situation a bit alarmed and uncomfortable, you are still allowing yourself exposure to something

different. That’s how you are able and begin to open your mind,” she said. “It’s important to talk about things even if you aren’t sure how to approach them.”

As a group, QSA is transitioning to an activist and awareness-focused group and wants to become more visible and spread out amongst the DU community in a network of both queer students and allies.

“Everyone is welcome in QSA,” said Community Outreach coordinator Marina Laguna, a sophomore psychology major from Minneapolis.

“People may fear labels associated with taking part of the club, but it truly is a place for everyone and anyone in

the DU community. We want to stress that QSA is a safe place.”

Laguna also asserted the group’s motivation to reach out to those who may not have the same mindset or don’t know much about the issues of gender and sexuality that they address.

“We are trying to branch out and help everyone create a safe place, so that it’s not just one hour a week where students can come together and feel safe,” said Laguna.

Students are encouraged to reach out to QSA via email at denverqsa@ gmail.com or their Facebook page if they have questions, comments, concerns or just want to say “hello.”

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The QSA Drag Show was full of performances from a variety of different groups from the DU and Denver community.

Memorial Day events to enjoy around Denver Courtney Luster Assistant Lifestyles Editor

We are all too aware that, with only a week and a half until finals, the end of the school year is painfully near.

This means the beginning of summer events, and Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to most of them.

If you’re staying in Denver for the summer, these Memorial Day events will be an indication of great times to come, and if you’re leaving town until next year, they will be your last hurrah in the Mile High City for a while. Either way, get out and enjoy these Memorial Day events as a way to relax before finals and get excited for summer 2015.

Memorial Day Parade and Tribute Ceremony May 24 Civic Center Park Free Starting at 11:30 a.m., Denver will celebrate and commemorate the military in the Memorial Day Parade, followed by the Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute at the Veteran’s Monument. Celebrate the real reason for this holiday by paying tribute to American troops and the incredible work that they have done. The Tribute will be followed by a concert on Sunday, making a fun-filled weekend out of the festivities. It will be a night of remembrance honoring the men and women who serve the United States, their families at home and those who lost their lives fighting for our country.

Denver Day of Rock May 23 16th Street Mall Free Saturday from 2- 9:30 p.m., Downtown Denver will beome a giant

block party for the 6th Annual Day of Rock. The lineup this year includes Mat Kearney, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and tons of local bands like The Modern Suspects and Rumours Follow. It is a fundraising event for Concerts for Kids, a non-profit organization that raises money for over 50 charities like Boys Hope Girls Hope and Children’s Outreach Project.

Red Dirt on the Rocks May 25 Red Rocks Amphitheatre $32.50 advance or $35 day-of Kick off the Red Rocks concert season right with Red Dirt on the rocks, a country concert featuring the Randy Rogers Band, Casey Donahew Band and the Turnpike Troubadours.

Find a complete listing of the summer concerts and events on their website, and if you haven’t been to Red Rocks yet, you will not be disappointed.

plex. Featuring 2D, 3D, clay, glass, jewelry, sculpture and photography works among others, this festival is in its 15th year and sure to impress.

Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants May 22-24 Coors Field Tickets start at $4 Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps May 23 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Tickets start at $22 Go show your Colorado spirit at the baseball and soccer games happening over the weekend. Rockies games are always an affordable option—with tickets to the Rockpile usually starting at around $4. Make it a weekend of athletic events by watching the Rapids play the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.

Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Tasting & Grilling 101 May 22, 4-6 p.m.

Whole Foods Market Highlands Ranch 9366 South Colorado Boulevard Free The Highlands Ranch Whole Foods is holding a party with samples of all their upcoming summer offerings, from picnic sides to fruit tarts.

Their self-proclaimed “meat team” will be holding grilling 101 classes outside so you can get your Bar-BQue game ready for the season.

Denver holds a huge variety of events for Memorial Day weekend, so it would be hard not to enjoy summer’s kickoff weekend. So, with these suggestions, get out there and have a great summer, Pios.

Artstir Denver May 24-25 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Denver Pavilions Free Artstir Denver showcases a series of Colorado music, art and style; including a plethora of sculpture, photography, mixed media and more.

Between 15th and 16th Street on Glenarm Place, Artstir gives a little bit of something for the art connoisseur in all of us. Over 100 artists are featured, showcasing countless types of art.

Downtown Denver Arts Festival May 23-25 (Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Denver Performing Arts Complex Free While you’re in the area and in the art mood, check out the Downtown Denver Arts Festival at the DCPA Com-

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Red Rocks is an iconic Denver landmark and an incredible concert venue for kicking off the summer.

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The Grind: Linger

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

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Bringing you fun facts about little-known people and things on campus

The DU Digital Media Center offers awesome tech in the AAC Courtney Luster Assistant Lifestyles Editor

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Linger offers a plethora of choices of delectable cuisine, including Wagyu Sliders and Sweet Potato French Fries.

Linger: 4.7 / 5.0 beans

A unique “Eatuary” experience Kellsie Brannen Lifestyles Editor Linger is perhaps Denver’s most morbid eatery, located in a former mortuary called “Olinger” that housed serial killer Buffalo Bill’s body for a time. The restaurant pays homage to this history with its neon sign, which has the “O” in “Olinger” darkened and “Mortuaries” altered to “Eatuaries”, along with small touches like a coffin-shaped happy hour menu. However, there’s certainly nothing stale or decaying about this hip and lively Denver hot spot.

The space has a unique layout and vibe as it was not built to be a restaurant. However, this only adds to the atmosphere of the re-purposed building. High ceilings and dark paint paired with vintage and modern accessories and touches gives the restaurant a sophisticated air. The space was packed when I entered, low chatter filling the cavernous main room with a friendly vibe.

Another huge perk of the restaurant is complimentary valet parking (while space lasts), which is honestly priceless in the Highlands neighborhood in which it is located.

The best deals are definitely offered at Happy Hour, which runs from 4-6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The drink menu consists of a variety of $4 draft beers, including Dry Dock Apricot Blonde and River North White Ale among others, as well as $5 cocktails featuring rum, gin, wine, vodka and even absinthe with various

delicious mixtures. However, Happy Hour is not only limited to drinks, but also includes a variety of small, appetizer-like plates for $5, including sliders, salads, fries and wings, all with a sophisticated touch.

Happy Hour is hosted at the bar and rooftop only, and space is first-come-first-served, so you may end up waiting for a bit until a table opens up.

However, the wait is completely worth it, and you will be able to soak in the unique architecture and amazing views (both the rooftop and bar offer them) that Linger has to offer.

I dined on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries (served with chipotle ketchup), Wagyu Sliders (served with peppered bacon, cheddar and curried sour cream) and Devils on Horseback (bacon, dates, goat cheese and Sambal gastrique) shared between a friend and me. Each dish cost only $5, was perfect to share and tasted absolutely delicious.

The fries and sliders were each a take on a familiar dish, but done up with gourmet ingredients that gave them a unique flair. Devils on Horseback was honestly unlike any food that I am familiar with, but was a sweet and succulent marriage of a classic comfort food (bacon) and special fruit (dates) that worked perfectly.

If you’re in a the mood for a slightly fancier alternative to the usual fare around DU, make the trip to Linger with a group and enjoy the atmosphere, history and good eats. You’ll be dying to come back.

For a full menu and hours, visit lingerdenver.com.

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Linger, located in the Highlands, has a unique history and atmosphere.

A fantastic resource that many students may be woefully unaware of is the Digital Media Center, located in the Anderson Academic Commons. On the main floor just past the lending desk on the right side of the library, the Digital Media Center is a self-service, post-production studio. It is available for free to students, faculty, staff and members of the Denver community.

The center has 14 27-inch Apple desktop computers with cameras and audio equipment available for rent, as well as software for production and editing, including the entire Adobe Suite package such as InDesign, After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom. All the computers are also outfitted with Microsoft Office software

like PowerPoint, Excel and Word along with other software like Final Cut Pro and Garage Band.

Another resource available at the Digital Media Center is a digital conversion lab. Students can bring in media from audio cassette tapes, records, CDs, Super-8 filmand VHS video cassette tapes among others to digitize and edit.

They also have equipment available to rent, like Canon camcorders and GoPros, if you fill out a request form.

The Digital Media Center is always staffed with at least one expert who can help you with this software. They hold a series of workshops available for group sessions as well, accessible to set up by emailing aac-dcs@du.edu. If you can’t get down to the AAC for a workshop, they have posted tutorial series on their website for Final Cut Pro beginning and advanced skills.

The center’s staff highly suggests that you bring an external hard drive (at least 500 GB is recommended) to back up your data and save your project. Since computers are not available to reserve, you will not always be able to work at the same computer.

The Digital Media Center is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.

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EDP, BA and BFA Student exhibitions Kate Rogers Contributing Writer

which is an effect where if you go without stimulation for a while your brain starts seeing things,” said Hovell at the opening.

In the video game, the player is a lost scuba diver who becomes trapped in the depths of the earth and must navigate his or her way through the rocky underbelly.

“It’s sort of a mix between puzzle and thriller,” said Hovell.

Nic van Dessel, a senior EDP major from Australia, created a virtual reality skydiving experience. The player puts on a headset complete with goggles and earphones. He or she then drops out of an airplane and descends into a pixelated map.

In total the experience lasts for about two minutes.

Threshold: 2015 BFA Exhibition artists include: Conor Dowdle, Brianna Hayes, Heather Kegel, Maeve Leslie, Scott T Leutenegger, Brian Napier, Julianne Sirotek and Matthew Swisher.

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anna Hayes, features a series of Cinemagraphs. Cinemagraphs are photographs that combine moving and still elements. In one of Hayes’ pieces, the main subject is holding a snowboard but is completely stagnant. However, the snow in the background is in constant motion.

“This motion component in my work serves to represent the repetition and constant use of the depicted action as a coping mechanism utilized to combat the negative effects of change,” said Hayes in her artist statement.

Although the two exhibits were separate from one another, this is one of the first times the Studio Art department and EDP department planned events on the same day. Combined, their presence brought in a huge audience and utilized most of the Shwayder Art Building.

Although the EDP Exhibit and Expo closed Thursday Night, Threshold: 2015 BFA Exhibition is open until June 6.

On May 15, 400 guests visited the Shwayder Art Building for the opening of two different student exhibitions: the EDP BFA•BA Student Exhibit and EDP Annual Expo and Threshold: 2015 BFA Exhibition.

On the top floor of Shwayder, senior Emergent Digital Practices (EDP) students displayed their final capstone projects in the center of the studio while graduates featured work in the surrounding area of the room.

Meanwhile, downstairs Studio Art Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degree students showcased their work in the Vicki Myhren Gallery.

The EDP capstone projects are the final projects BFA and BA students have been working on for the last two quarters. Their work occupied the main area in the upstairs room.

As stated on the university’s website, “the Emergent Digital Practices program brings together art, design, media, culture and technology studies in a hands-on, collaborative environment.” Art and technology were undeniably present as computer software, Xbox gaming consoles, coding, drawing and script writing all came into play in this exhibit.

Michael Hovell, a senior EDP major from Arizona, co-created a video game called “Ganzfeld”.

“We named our game Ganzfeld after the Ganzfeld Effect, Onlookers gather around at the student exhibitions.

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Pios attempt cake smashing world record Kellsie Brannen Lifestyles Editor

On May 10, members of the Marketing 2800 honors section came together for a smashing good time as they sought to break the world record for the most people to smash cake into their faces at once. The event was held during the lacrosse tailgate, although the actual cake smash occurred at 11 a.m.

The road to this moment had been nerve-wracking. The fact that May 10 was also Mother’s Day, along with the rainy weather, had put the entire operation in jeopardy. When organizers first arrived at the tailgate, the outlook was questionable.

“When we got to the tailgate, there were probably about five people there. We were wondering whether we should still try to do it or not,” said Malia Bacig, sophomore business major from Arden Hills, Minnesota and one of the event coordinators.

Although attendance was spotty at first, it picked up and by the time the actual cake smash was set to take place. Cake was donated by Safeway and Sodexo and consisted

of various smaller cakes and large sheet cakes.

The smash was a success, and the previous record of 120 people was officially broken according to Record Setter, an organization that keeps track of world records, as 125 pieces of cake were smashed at once.

Although the event was centered around fun, cake and school spirit, it was actually conceived as part of a class project by students.

“The honors section of the class is differentiated [from the regular section] by a project that must be completed by the students, although the actual project can be versatile and is chosen by each class,” said Bacig.

“We would be able to break a record, it just seemed like a fun project to take on” The group hopes to continue the cake smash as a DU tradition.

“It was very fun and a great way to bring DU students together. We would like to make the cake smash an annual tradition, it’s a great way to promote school spirit,” said Bacig.

Overall, the event was a success and hopefully put DU in the books.

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Students line up the cake slices in preparation for the big smash.

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Cake smash participants give the camera some messy smiles.

Eight things you must do this spring and summer Daniel Muzi Contributing Writer With summer vacation fast approaching, many of us are in serious need of some last-minute fun this quarter. And taking advantage of the sunny days is key to having a great end of the year. Here are eight places and events, in no particular order, that are a must for anyone’s pre-summer bucket list.

DUPB Movie Nights Everyone loves a good movie, and the DU Programming Board shows quite a few of them. Many Thursday nights at 8 p.m. you can see a free movie in Sturm, complete with prizes and popcorn. Movies showing in the next two weeks include “Big Hero 6” and “Ocean’s Twelve.”

Rockies Games The Rockpile at Coors Field is a cheap way for any student tohave fun in Denver. The Rockies are currently on an eight game homestand playing the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants. Home games run through May 24. You can check out the Rockies schedule at their website.

Climb a 14er Sports and movies might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, and sometimes all you need is to just spend a day in the sun. What better way than to climb one of Colorado’s many 14ers? Some of the most popular climbs include Mt. Elbert (14,333 feet), Mt. Lincoln (14,286 feet) and Grays Peak (14,270 feet) all located just a few hours to the southwest of Denver. You can find more information including hiking guides and suggested routes at 14ers.com.

Drink on the Pio’s deck Want to spend a day in the sun without leaving the DU area? If you are 21 or older, spend an afternoon on the upper deck of the Pioneer. Hang out with friends, enjoy the food and bask in the warm glow of the Colorado sun.

Go Downtown For those who enjoy a more urban lifestyle, take a quick, easy and free light rail trip downtown and explore some of the things Denver has to offer. Whether it is the 16th Street Mall, Union Station or the Denver Art Museum, this city provides a multitude of places to see and things to do, no matter what you enjoy. Current exhibitions at the art museum include carved bamboo from around East Asia, American Indian Art and an exhibit on Cubism.

Go to a Brewery One thing that Denver is particularly known for is its beer. Drinking some from Denver is one thing, but doing it at the brewery itself is a particular treat you must take advantage of before leaving for summer if you are of age. From the Renegade Brewing Company in the Arts District to the Great Divide Brewing Company downtown, Denver hosts some of the best microbreweries in the country.

More information on local breweries can be found at denverbreweryguide. com.

Botanic Gardens Our many days of sun allow Denver to host some of the most beautiful gardens in the Rocky Mountain region. Of particular note are the Denver Botanic Gardens, which cover 23 acres in the Cheesman Park neighborhood. Containing a large variety of plants from the Rocky Mountains and beyond, the Botanic Gardens are a beautiful trip to take before summer begins. Tickets cost $9 for students with your DU ID.

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One of the many gardens within Denver Botanic Gardens in full bloom.

The first Chipotle, located near campus on Evans Ave.

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The First Chipotle Everyone loves Chipotle, right?

Some of you may know that Chipotle was founded by a CU student, who opened up his first shop on Evans, just blocks from DU. Make sure to grab a burrito at the first-ever Chipotle, and brag about it to your friends across the country.

Take some time off from studying during these last fews weeks and go enjoy some of these Denver events.

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The Rock Pile, a section of seating at Coors Field that offers great deals.

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A spectacular Colorado sunset over campus—Connor W. Davis 5. A waterfall fountain—Connor W. Davis 6. Union Station in Downtown Denver—Connor W. Davis 7. The Ritchie Center on a sunny day—Courtney Luster 8. Nagel Hall displays the architecture on campus—John Poe. 9. Wash Park—Connor W. Davis 10. Terminal Bar at Union Station—Katherine Gibson.

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‘Pitch Perfect’ sequel slightly off-key

gusto kubiak | clarion Milky Chance’s performance at May Days.

Madeline Zann Entertainment Editor On May 16, German electro-reggae band Milky Chance performed on Carnegie Green at DU as part of the DU Programming Board’s MusicFest at May Days.

Milky Chance was originally a duo made up of Clemens Rehbein (vocals and guitar) and Phillipp Dausch (production and drums), but they added Antonio Greger this year for extra instrumentals. Greger mainly played guitar and harmonica at the DU show.

The show started off a little slow both in terms of songs and the crowd’s size and liveliness, but it only got better as the sun went down. A small group was there early, standing at the front of the stage, but most people arrived later.

Students trickled in from the surrounding residences and most likely from the DU lacrosse game that had just finished at Sports Authority Field. By the end of the show, the crowd was big enough that it was worth playing for. Unfortunately, it seemed like just as the crowd was really getting into it, the concert was over.

Milky Chance pumped up the crowd early by playing hit single “Flashed Junk Mind” in the first half of the set and then only continued to pick up from steam. Besides playing their best-known songs off their album “Sadnecessary”—“Sweet Sun” and “Stunner,”—they also performed a new, unnamed song.

“Stolen Dance,” which is easily Milky Chance’s biggest hit, was saved for the end. It was the last song they played before returning to perform an encore after the crowd starting chanting “one more song.” Another hit single, “Down By The River,” made an appearance during the encore, as did a turkey hat that Rehbein eventually threw back into the audience.

All three musicians played well; Rehbein and Greger both took multiple guitar solos and Gregor had multiple harmonica solos. While a harmonica isn’t exactly what one would associate with an electro-reggaefolk band, it works for Milky Chance.

Clouds threatened rain during the entire show, but luckily held off for its duration. The concert had somewhat of a festivalvibe: girls sitting on people’s shoulders, the outdoor venue, the clouds of smoke drifting over the crowd.

The DUPB-organized event seemed to run smoothly for the most part. Trading in tickets for wristbands and food vouchers at the entrance was somewhat chaotic, but the addition of food trucks—Amore Pizza and Fat Green Bowl—was a nice touch.

At the end of the concert, Rehbein declared the show to be “the best first university concert” the band had ever done. Neither Rehbein nor Dausch have attended college, but they were appropriately decked out in DU sweatshirts for the show, which was an unexpected and nice gesture on their part.

A chance encounter with the band as I was leaving proved them to be fairly down-toearth guys—and that Rehbein’s height really does mostly come from his hair.

Overall, the concert was a successful start to May Days, though it was fairly short.

A list of the events to come can be found on DUPB’s Facebook page.

Milky Chance’s next Colorado show is this summer at Red Rocks. They will be playing on August 6 with Walk the Moon. Tickets are available on AXS.com.

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The Barden Bellas perform at the A Cappella World Championship in Cophenhagen in an attempt to redeem their tarnished name.

Meg McIntyre Executive Editor On May 15, “Pitch Perfect 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 hit “Pitch Perfect,” premiered in theaters.

The film follows the Barden Bellas, an all-female a cappella group at fictional Barden College. In this installment, the group must rebuild their reputation and regain their right to compete after experiencing an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while performing for the president at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Their only hope of redemption is winning an international a cappella competition—a nearly impossible feat, for an American team has never won before.

At its core, the plot of this sequel is largely the same as its predecessor, though the scale of the Bellas’ embarrassment and quest for retribution is slightly larger (and much less vomit-centric).

This is both a strength and a weakness, as it’s a formula that clearly works, but ultimately also lacks creativity. The opponents in this installment, however, are bigger and badder than ever, as the Bellas go up against crews like Das Sound Machine, a power-house German group with their eyes on the prize.

As in the first installment, the music is one of the highlights of “Pitch Perfect 2.” The film features more music from a wider variety of artists, with selections from the likes of Beyoncé, Journey, Fall Out Boy, Carrie Underwood, Jason Derulo, Taylor Swift, Jessie J and more. There are also a larger number of a cappella groups featured, including a cameo appearance by reallife a cappella group Pentatonix and a hilarious scene with a group formed by Green Bay Packers players.

In terms of comedy, there are many laugh-out-loud moments scattered throughout the film, but as a whole this installment simply relies too heavily on racist and sexist jokes.

For example, one of the newest Bellas, named Flo (Chrissie Fit, “Teen Beach Movie”), is reduced to nothing more than a racist stereotype as every single one of her lines pertains to her difficult life as an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala. While this type of struggle is incredibly relevant and important to recognize in our media, its place in this particular film is as the punchline to a joke rather than as a poignant social commentary.

Not to mention the romantic subplot between Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson, “Bridesmaids”) and Bumper (Adam DeVine, “Workaholics”), which presents some problematic ideas about consent.

At one point during the film, Bumper quite bluntly asks Fat Amy if she’d like to have sex later, to which she responds “No! 100 percent no!” but then discounts this answer with a sly wink.

In a female-led film that should be all about empowering women, it is disappointing to see the implication that

“no” could ever mean “yes,” especially in a world where sexual assault has become a very prevalent issue across college campuses like the one depicted in “Pitch Perfect 2.”

There’s also a slightly troubling relationship between freshman newcomer Emily (Hailee Stanfield, “True Grit”) and Benji (Ben Platt, “Ricki and the Flash”), a senior in the all-male a cappella group The Treblemakers.

Emily tells Benji she’s not interested at the beginning of the movie, but he is so persistent in courting her that she eventually gives in.

Though “Pitch Perfect 2” provides a few laughs and some top-notch music, its recycled plot and reliance on subpar humor keep it from living up to the first one. In fact, even its one-liners are hardly memorable, and the negative aspects of the film ultimately overshadow the positive ones. This is one sequel that certainly doesn’t achieve perfect harmony with its earlier counterpart.

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The Bellas learn their embarassing performance at the Kennedy Center has damaged their reputation in the a cappella community.

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Fan favorite TV shows return this summer Andrew Baer Contributing Writer Although summer may be the prime time for blockbuster movies like “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” or “Mad Max: Fury Road,” entertainment lovers have many options within their own home, afforded to them by the quality of summer TV series set to premier in the coming months. Here are a few of the most popular summer hits that are ready to hit the small screen soon.

“Orange is the New Black”

June 12 on Netflix Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black” will release its third season in its entirety on Friday, June 12. The series is a huge hit and tells the story of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling, “Argo”), who finds herself behind bars after being convicted of decades-old drug smuggling crimes.

The show has been extremely successful in its first two seasons and looks to replicate the success of “House of Cards,” Netflix’s other popular original series. By making all 13 episodes available in one day, viewers can binge watch it straight from the get-go. The third season will continue to chronicle Piper’s life in prison. The Netflix series has fairly limited availability of previews and trailers much like many strictly web-streamed series.

“True Detective”

June 21 on HBO Originally assumed to be a miniseries, HBO’s “True Detective” will return for a second season with an

all-new cast. Replacing first season stars Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyer’s Club”) and Woody Harrelson (“The Hunger Games”) is an all-new star-studded cast, featuring Colin Farrell (“In Bruges”), Rachel McAdams (“Sherlock Holmes”) and Vince Vaughn (“Swingers”).

The show certainly looks like it is more than capable of handling a turnover in cast and likely an entirely new plot. Look for “True Detective” to bring an intense mystery/suspense attitude to HBO this summer. The interesting thing about “True Detective” is that the show will begin a new plot and storyline that is unrelated to the first season. This style is uncommon among dramas on TV today.

Previews can be found on IMDb, YouTube, or even HBO’s website.

“Ray Donovan”

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“Orange is the New Black” returns for a third season on Netflix this summer.

July 12 on Showtime Liev Schreiber (“X-Men”) returns in Showtime’s “Ray Donovan” on July 12. The show is returning for its second season after a stellar first. “Ray Donovan” is a drama about a professional “fixer” in Los Angeles; in other words, Donovan is a criminal who keeps himself and his colleagues out of real legal trouble through payoffs, bribes and the like.

Donovan has an uncanny knack for solving problems under the eye of the always watching Hollywood lights.

A paradox in the show is presented by Donovan’s inability to solve problems within his own home or life while thriving in solving other people’s problems.

“Masters of Sex”

July 12 on Showtime “Masters of Sex” also makes its return to Showtime on July 12. This drama tells the story of Dr. William Masters’ (Michael Sheen “Frost/Nixon”) revolutionary experiments on sex and its impact on the human body. While this is certainly not a show to be watched with parents or young siblings, many of its strengths have nothing at all to do with sex.

The show excels—much like “Mad Men”—by perfectly recreating the time period in which the show’s events supposedly take place. It seems fitting that both shows are set in the same era, the 1960s.

Another strength is the ability to turn history (or at least a basis in

history) into an exciting drama for audiences that feels nothing like a documentary.

“Masters of Sex” is certainly a tremendous break from typical dramas, and presents a great change of pace for TV lovers.

At the end of the day there are many ways to enjoy a summer of entertainment. Whether you like to file in line and see some of Hollywood’s biggest stars on the silver screen, or enjoy the comfort of your own home with some TV’s best, there is really no way to go wrong when it comes to unwinding and relaxing with a blockbuster movie, or a popular TV drama.

Discover the power of witches in new novel Foothills Magazine releases this year’s edition Abbie Randall Contributing Writer Endless imagination is a staple of childhood. There are entire sections in bookstores devoted to stories of fantasy and magic, yet these prominent displays gradually diminish as you wander into the adult spaces of fiction and literature.

This is not to say that adults don’t have imagination, seeing as it is often adults themselves who author these fantastical stories for children and teens. However, an adult novel based in pure magic is fairly rare, which is only a small piece of what makes “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness stand out.

Young scholar and protagonist Diana Bishop is researching alchemy in Oxford’s Bodleian Library. Her life is normal and calm, as long as she suppresses the fact that she’s a witch with magic coursing through her veins, as she’s been doing since she was seven years old. However, ignoring her powers is hard to do when she accidentally brings forth, and then sends back, an enchanted alchemical manuscript that hasn’t been seen in more than 150 years.

Suddenly, her life is swarmed with magical creatures including witches, daemons and vampires, all wanting the bewitched manuscript she no longer has.

Matthew Clairmont is one of the vampires, drawn to Diana by the rumor of her seemingly impossible discovery. Unlike Diana, he knows that this specific manuscript, called Ashmole 782, holds secrets and answers never before revealed about the very beginning of magical beings.

Soon, Matthew is involved in Diana’s life as he attempts to protect her from the others as well as help her solve the mystery of Ashmole 782. Diana is forced to confront her fears and her powers before they overwhelm her.

Harkness writes the novel with all the elements of a children’s fantasy, but allows the story to be grounded in realities. Her

characters are intriguing and relatable despite their fantastical identities. Diana is headstrong but sensible, resisting her nature as a witch out of both fear and resentment. Matthew is elusive and mysterious as some vampires tend to be, but he is also fiercely protective due to past experiences and surging emotions.

Through the contemporary setting of the novel in modern-day England, Harkness manages to make the supernatural world of Diana and Matthew feel surprisingly normal, and this allows readers to be comfortable and engaged despite the encroaching magic.

In addition, Harkness manages to balance the fantastical elements of her story with complex concepts of discrimination, prejudice, judgment, manipulation, expectations and even love. The supernatural community created by Harkness is separated and negative despite the shared identity of magical otherness. The witches and vampires don’t trust one another, daemons are looked down upon and all the creatures are constantly competing for high status. This discrimination, though displayed through magical beings, parallels and symbolizes ideas of prejudice in our world today.

Harkness’ reality places witches and vampires against one another in nature, yet Diana and Matthew find themselves entangled despite the disagreements and differences between their supernatural identities. This element sometimes allows a “Romeo and Juliet” dynamic between the two characters. Still, Harkness pulls back from this type of plotline because the possible romance between Diana and Matthew is an acknowledged tension, not the central issue that drives the novel through curves and twists until the end.

“A Discovery of Witches” walks the finely drawn line between exuberant magic and grounded reality. Though most don’t believe in vampires, daemons or witches, Harkness manages to captivate and pull even the most rigid adult minds into a world of ‘maybe.’

Jocelyn Rockhold Staff Writer DU is known for its intelligent population of athletes, academics, activists and philanthropists, but DU’s visual and textual magazine, “Foothills,” targets a group sometimes forgotten: the musicians, the writers and the artists.

“Foothills,” an annual magazine encompassing visual art, music and a variety of writing including prose and poetry, compiles creative content from DU undergraduate students. Anyone who is an undergrad student at DU can submit—there aren’t any further restrictions for admission.

“I don’t remember how I heard about Foothills, but I knew I had some work I wanted to submit to the local newspaper,” said Zoey Roswold, a first-year student from Chicago who submitted art to Foothills. “I know that the magazine is a hub for art and other artistic past times, such as poems and other creative literature.”

The process begins in the fall, when the magazine opens for submissions. Submissions then close near the beginning of winter quarter, during which the editorial staff (a team comprised of 15 students) reads each submitted piece. The selected works are then all compiled by the visual staff, which arrange severything into the actual magazine itself. Finally, everything is sent to the printer, and “Foothills” is complete.

“This year’s issue contains a music section,” said Kayla Coburn, a senior English major from Colorado Springs and this year’s Editor-in-Chief of “Foothills”. “So, we’re still celebrating the prose, poetry and visual art that students are creating, but the open mic nights have been very popular on campus, so we thought we would like to include some of the musicians in ‘Foothills.’”

Each year, a theme is chosen for the magazine. “Off on a Tangent” is the theme for this year’s magazine, and will feature kaleidoscopic visual components. Adherence to the theme is not required for submissions,

but it is encouraged that the individual keeps interpretations of the theme in mind.

“We kind of collaborated over the summer,” added Coburn. “Ashlyn [Stewart] and Katherine [Gibson] really thought they could do something cool with their design of the book with ‘Off On a Tangent.’”

Both Stewart and Gibson are design editors for Foothills.

This year, staff also chose the top piece from each section, including visual art, music, prose and poetry. The winner of each section will be awarded a monetary prize of $100 for their work.

“I really enjoyed seeing all the pieces,” said Coburn. “We have very talented writers and artists, and I was very impressed with the quality.”

To celebrate the publication of “Foothills,” the magazine will be hosting a release party on May 20 in Driscoll Underground.

Food, music and magazines will be provided.

The party starts at 5 p.m. and will end around 8 p.m., and the winner of each section prize will also be announced. Contributors to this year’s magazine will additionally be presenting their accepted submissions. Anyone is welcome to attend, whether they submitted a piece or not; the only thing attendees have to bring is their dancing shoes. The magazine will also be available in the English office in Sturm on the fourth floor.

“Foothills, I think, has started becoming a presence on campus; more people are learning about it or hearing about it,” said Coburn. “In the past few years, not a lot of people knew what it was or that it was even here on campus.

Last year, it became a presence on campus, and then I tried to maintain that or even increase it, and tried to do open mic nights each quarter. I hope in the next five years, that presence stays, so that these creative students can have an outlet to showcase their work.”

Interested in submitting work to next year’s edition? Email du.foothillsmagazine@gmail.com with any questions.

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Twin Peaks heats-up the Hi-Dive MFJS showcasing student films Monica McFadden Contributing Writer

photo courtesy of heyreverb.com Twin Peaks performs at the Hi-Dive in a show also featuring Ned Garthe Explosion and Plum.

Jocelyn Rockhold Staff Writer The Hi-Dive is exactly how one would imagine a dive-bar: gritty, grimy and full of beer. On May 14, this locally-loved venue held one of the standout shows of the year—this Red Bull Select show, curated by the Underground Music Showcase, featured Ned Garthe Explosion, Plum and Twin Peaks.

After moseying up to the stage with beers in hand and excited energy on sweaty faces, Ned Garthe Explosion did not explode as their name promised. The band was a lukewarm beginning to a red-hot show. This local four-piece attempted to spice up their set with flat comedy—a move that failed to impress the sparse crowd.

Local rockers Plum were up next, and they did not disappoint. Dressed head to toe in ‘70s-inspired clothing, Plum led the crowd in a groovy mishmash of far-out bass lines and superb guitar. Jake Supple played an impressive drum performance and had some notable vocals.

Despite only having two released singles, the psychedelic band performed a solid mix of originals and covers.

Plum opened with “Hello Miss Yellow,” their first single, an incredible start to an incredible set. The band also played “Behind Your Man,” their second single, which was colorful and showcased promising talent from the young group.

Kyle Miller led the show with striking vocals and excellent guitar playing, with Ty Baron at his side playing a mix of dreamy guitar and solid keyboards. These psych rockers unquestionably impressed.

Last up was main act Twin Peaks,

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hailing from Chicago. This garage band with an old-school-rock twist had a strong physical presence on the stage before they even began; guitarist and vocalist Cadien James took up the stage with his impressive height, and second guitarist and vocalist Clay Frankel filled the room with his electric personality.

Beginning with “Stand in the Sand”—a song off of the group’s first album “Sunken”—Twin Peaks set a new standard for rock ‘n’ roll for all of the audience. Frankel danced wildly on stage, eclectic facial expressions coloring his performance.

“Give me, give me!” Frankel exclaimed, until someone tossed him a beer, which he promptly downed in less than 30 seconds.

While Frankel was definitely the craziest out of all the members, bassist and vocalist Jack Dolan caused a frenzied mosh pit when he led “Boomers,” a fan favorite. The crowd was slipping on the beer-stained floor, but no one cared; they were there to see Twin Peaks and to have an insanely good time.

Newest member and keyboardist Colin Croom added a new layer of depth to the band’s sound, and Connor Brodner led an energetic display of drumming chops.

Stand outs from the set included “Flavor,” “Good Lovin” and “Fade Away.” A few new songs were mixed in to the set, promising some fresh tunes from the Twin Peaks dudes.

Overall, this show was one people will be sorry they missed, and one people won’t forget if they were there.

Plum will be playing the Underground Music Showcase this July, and while Twin Peaks may not be back in Colorado anytime soon, you can catch them at some big name festivals this year such as Lollapalooza.

“School’s Out” – Alice Cooper “Over and Done With” – The Proclaimers

ventions and comic books shops, but also does charity work with children’s hospitals and various organizations around the country. This film documents the Mountain Garrison, the division here in Colorado.

“I’d say the most interesting thing for me personally is just seeing the magnitude of ‘Star Wars,’” said Shane Black, a senior graduating with a degree in film studies and production from Broomfield, Colorado. “It’s not just a film series anymore. It reaches into all kinds of media and has also impacted people on a personal level. It was really cool to be exposed to this culture of fans who have really embraced ‘Star Wars’ as a part of their lives.”

“Life Walks,” the last group’s film, explores DU’s very own professor Roddy MacInnes, a Scottish photographer and lover of life. Roddy’s main focus as an educator is to imbue his students with the simple, but most important, aspects of life—encouragement, understanding and love—all through the lens of photography. Despite having a dark past mired with heartache and trauma, Roddy was able to pull himself into the light to offer hope to his students today.

Aidan McCarthy, a junior film studies and production major from Cary, Illinois, said of the process, “I discovered so many interesting things about Roddy during the production of our film despite having already known him for two years. The one detail about his life that caught my attention the most was that he immigrated to Canada when he was only 18, where he worked odd job to odd job, all with a camera in hand.”

To see the results of all of this hard work and talent, and a good glimpse of the surrounding community, be sure to stop by the film screening. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a screening from 7 to 9 p.m.

“San Francisco” – The Mowgli’s

“Paris” - Magic Man

“Like a Drum” – Guy Sebastian

“Summertime Sadness” – Lana Del Rey

“Promises” - Ryn Weaver

“From Eden” – Hozier

Summer break is a just a few weeks away. To celebrate this sunny season, here’s a playlist of songs to start your summer off right.

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Junior Aidan McCarthy gets behind the camera as he shoots “Life Walks,” a documentary following DU photography Professor Roddy MacInnes.

“Don’t Stop” – Fleetwood Mac

“Maps” – Maroon 5

Fresh beats handselected from the Clarion staff members to our readers with love.

For those not majoring in film studies, the prospect of creating a professional quality movie can seem impossible. However, for the students in the documentary filmmaking class, it’s just another day in the life. These students have been working for the last two quarters on their own documentaries featuring subjects from the surrounding community.

On June 4, in Davis Auditorium, the class will be hosting a showcase of the four documentaries that the students have created.

The first group’s film, “The Village Blacksmiths,” profiles three blacksmiths with very different styles and personalities. Andy is very old school and uses the same techniques that have been around for thousands of years. Victoria, on the other hand, is an artist first, blacksmith second and makes things like steel high heels. The third, Alex, falls somewhere in between the two.

“We wanted to honor the beauty of this ancient craft as well as show the various ways it is fitting into the modern world,” said Casey Morris, a double major in film production and international studies from Manitou Springs.

“I grew up around blacksmithing, but I think the thing most people are surprised to see is that it goes beyond making horseshoes. There is some really stunning art produced by blacksmiths.”

The second film, “Our Colfax,” follows a group of kids from the Colfax community network after-school program and how they learn to have agency over their own stories through media literacy. The kids learn together as they’re taught to use a camera and interview each other while producing their own news program. Through the process of learning to tell their own stories, the kids learn patience and cooperation, while gaining confidence.

Kyna Moore, a second year graduate student in media, film and journalism from Monroe, Washington, says the subjects were great.

“They participated wholeheartedly and with great enthusiasm,” said Moore. “I loved watching them be excited about the process. It surprised me how many of them were willing to jump in front of the camera. I thought they were going to be a lot more shy about on-screen roles.”

The third group’s film is about the 501st Legion, a “Star Wars” fan group that dresses up as various villains from the series. The group makes public appearances at con-

“The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin Lizzy “Kalifornia” – Goodbye Chanel “Girls Chase Boys” – Ingrid Michaelson

“Come Sail Away” – Styx “The Circle of Life” – Disney “Dog Days Are Over” – Florence + the Machine “Golden” - Parade of Lights “Toes” - Zac Brown Band

“Shake it Off ” - Taylor Swift “Summer” - Calvin Harris “Sleeping With A Friend” - Neon Trees “Locked Out of Heaven” - Bruno Mars “In The Summertime” - Mungo Jerry “Junk Of A Heart” - The Kooks

“Aquaman” – Walk the Moon

“Summer Vibe” - Walk Off The Earth

“Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles

“California Stars” - Billy Bragg

“Walking On Sunshine” - Katrina & The Waves

“Footloose” – Kenny Loggins

“Young Dumb And In Love” - Mat Kearney

“Diane Young” - Vampire Weekend

“Beautiful Day” – U2

“I Was Better Off ” - Phantom Planet

“Crystallize” - Lindsey Stirling

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The Northern Empty preparing for new album Madeline Zann Entertainment Editor After being together for only a short time, DU-based band The Northern Empty has already released a single, an EP and is planning on releasing much more in the coming year.

The contemporary folk band began in December 2014 after junior Nick Anderson (English major, Wheaton, Ill.) wrote and recorded the song “Off the Floor.”

Sophomore violinist Raven Underwood (violin performance major, Denver) and eventual member of “The Northern Empty” was part of that first recording.

“I released [“Off the Floor”] for friends and family, but a lot more people liked it than I thought so then we got a band together to start writing songs,” Anderson said.

Junior pianist Brendan Schuster (vocal jazz performance major, Arvada) joined The Northern Empty in February and sophomore mandolinist Erik Fellerstein (theater major, Denver) was added soon after that to supplement the band’s sound. Anderson (vocals and guitar), Underwood (violin and vocals) Schuster (piano and vocals) and Fellerstein (mandolin) make up the four core members of the band, though it may still not be in its final form. The Northern Empty also will add musicians for recording if they feel the need.

Not long after its creation, The Northern Empty released the two-song EP “Run Home” on April 19. Engineer and DU alum Cooper Leith produced the EP and much of it was recorded in the Lamont School of Music. Anderson and Schuster attribute the speed with which they released “Run Home” to not having to try to find studio space.

“It was much faster turnaround than we expected,” Schuster said. “We had actually planned it further out.”

“It was exhausting. I know we

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DU-based band The Northern Empty from left to right: Erik Fellerstein, Nick Anderson, Brendan Schuster and Raven Underwood.

spent 13 hours one day with Cooper,” Anderson added.

Self-described as contemporary folk or folk-pop, The Northern Empty has been influenced by bands like The Lumineers, Judah and the Lion, The Punch Brothers and Colorado-based Gregory Alan Iskaov—whose album “This Empty Northern Hemisphere” inspired the band name—and others, but are dedicated to having their own sound.

“Accessibility is really important to us,” Schuster said. “We can create music that people can jam out to and dance to that isn’t such a specific niche.”

While their current releases have

been more pop-leaning, upcoming releases may have more influences from bluegrass and traditional folk roots. However, they still want to keep a wider pop appeal.

As of now, the band is planning to release a single in June or July and then a full-length album in the fall for which they will be writing songs over the summer. In the meantime, the band is prepping for one of their first major shows. Their first big gig will be May 30 when they headline the Mercury Café in Denver with Colorado Springs band Edith Makes A Paperchain.

“We’re really looking forward to actually playing out and getting into

the community this summer,” Anderson said. “Since we’re such a young band, the more we play together and the more that we write together, the more dynamic we’ll become.”

The Northern Empty will also be playing at the Laughing Goat in Boulder on August 16, as well as the Higher Ground Music Festival in Denver, which takes place from August 20-22.

The Northern Empty is still a nascent band, but one that is looking to grow. They can be found online on Facebook and on Twitter (@northernempty). Their music is available on Spotify and iTunes.

Denver Comic Con to be a fandom celebration to gather together. A full schedule of the weekend’s events is now available online and through the official app.

This year, notable guests include Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth, For nerds of all kinds, Memorial Day “Game of Thrones”), Anthony Michael weekend doesn’t just offer an extra day off Hall (Brian Johnson, “The Breakfast school—it’s the weekend of Denver Comic Club”), Karen Gillan (Amy Pond, Con (DCC). Spanning from the opening “Doctor Who”), Cary Elwes (Wesley, ceremonies on May 22 to the festival’s “The Princess Bride”), Alan Tudyk close on May 25, this convention promises (Wash, “Firefly”), Sean Astin (Samwise a plethora of booths, panel presentations, Gamgee, “The Lord of the Rings”), Amy celebrity photo ops and outrageous cosplays.

Acker (Lin, “The Cabin in the Woods”) and Nichelle Nichols (Uhura, “Star Trek”).

Autograph and photo op prices range from $20 to $60.

Because it’s independently run, DCC is highly rooted in the local community.

It features many local artists and over 75 percent of its merchants are Colorado-based.

Hundreds of artist, merchant and gaming booths will be set up on the show floor, free for browsing and chatting with creators. Some of the comic book creators attending are Max Brooks photo courtesy of wired.com (“World War Z”), Denver Comic Con 2014. This year’s convention is promises a weekend of cameos, exhibits and more.

Monica McFadden Contributing Writer

The event brings together fans of comics, TV shows, movies, sci-fi and fantasy, gaming, anime and more. Last year, about 86,500 people attended, making it one of the largest comic book conventions in North America.

Throughout the weekend, there will be presentations and discussions on everything from the musical score of “Doctor Who” to gender bias in NASA. Meetups will also occur throughout the convention allowing attendees of the same fandoms

Neal Adams (“Batman”) and Tommy Lee Edwards (“The Question”). DCC will also feature performances from the musicians Protomen and MC Lars.

DCC is a program of Pop Culture Classroom, a Denver non-profit that focuses on pop culture-based educational programs. This means that in addition to meeting celebrities and buying local comics, comic con-goers of all ages can go to the Pop Culture Classroom Laboratory. Here, they’ll have the chance to meet talented artists and scientists as well as get handson experience with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities and with making their own comics, games, robots and animated shorts. Surprise guests will be appearing at the PCC Lab throughout the weekend.

While it is by no means a requirement, dressing up as a favorite character can add a lot to the comic con experience. Many fans go all out perfecting their costumes, and a major part of attending is seeing the wide range of impressive cosplays people have created. There’s even a cosplay contest to see whose outfit is truly the best. Fandoms often gather for group photos of everyone who has cosplayed characters from their universe.

Opening ceremonies at the Colorado Convention Center start at 7 p.m. on May 22, and the show floor opens at 10 a.m. each day. Three-day tickets for the weekend are sold out, but single-day tickets are still available through the DCC site.

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Top BuzzFeed quizzes to plan your future Adam Lujan Assistant Editor “What are you doing after you graduate?” This question has plagued every college senior since the dawn of higher education.

As a graduating senior getting a degree in film studies and production, my answer has remained the same all year: “I’m planning on taking a really long nap.”

But as I approach my last couple weeks at DU, I’ve realized it’s about time to really figure things out. To help me decide my future plans, I turn to the voice of our generation: BuzzFeed. Using ten of BuzzFeed’s most valuable quizzes, I chart my future course.

“Which Hogwarts House do you belong in?”

My result: Hufflepuff

Knowing your Hogwarts House is like knowing your zodiac sign: it’s a set of personality traits to fall back on in times of crisis.

As a Hufflepuff, I’m supposed to be loyal, hard-working, kind and patient. Before I set out into the real world, I’ll at least now know what kind of person I’m aiming to be.

(Note of caution: BuzzFeed’s sorting quiz is not always accurate; for the real deal, head over to Pottermore, the official Harry Potter online experience.)

“Where in the U.S. should you travel to next?”

My result: Las Vegas, Nevada

Some seniors plan on taking time off after graduation to travel a little bit before going to grad school or getting a job at daddy’s company—maybe I should do the same. I’ve always wanted to go on a road trip, and what better destination than that place from “The

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Hangover,” the butt crack of the Southwest, the cultural capital of these United States: Las Vegas. Perfect.

Besides, I love bread, so there’s really no version of this that doesn’t work out.

“Which dream house should you actually live in?”

My result: An underwater suite in “Which pop star should be the Maldives “What should you do after you your best friend?”

As a general rule, every French family graduate?”

My result: Beyoncé who is best friends with Beyoncé needs an My result: Go to grad school

After my lovely road trip to Vegas, maybe I’ll be reminded why higher education is important. BuzzFeed tells me to go back to school, so who am I to argue? Maybe with another degree I’ll finally land some kind of career—but doing what?

“What career should you actually have?”

My result: Humanitarian

Perfectly in line with my Hufflepuff self, BuzzFeed suggests I become a humanitarian. I’m not entirely sure what that entails, but I’m on board with saving the world and helping out my fellow humans. Step one: down with the patriarchy.

“What city should you actually live in?”

My result: Paris

Maybe not the most convenient and cost-effective option, but who cares? C’est Paris! There’s culture, there’s food, there’s fashion—if I’m going to save the world, I might as well eat well and look good.

Not only do I get to live in Paris and have an endless supply of baguettes, but I also get to hang out with Beyoncé? Sounds like a pretty flawless life to me.

exotic vacation home. In case our life in Paris gets way too fabulous, Andrew, Spider-Man Jr. and I will have an underwater home in the Maldives to help pass the time.

“Which British actor is your soul mate?”

“Where should you retire?”

My result: Andrew Garfield (“The Amazing Spider-Man”)

Now that he’s free of both Emma Stone and the latest “Spider-man” film series, Andrew Garfield has plenty of time to join me for a wonderful life in Paris.

Between my efforts to destroy the patriarchy and his film career, we’ll live the perfect European life. #Blessed

“How many kids should you have?”

My result: One

Looks like Andrew Garfield and I will be welcoming little Spider-Man Jr. into the world. Growing up in Paris won’t be so bad either—our kid could be tri-lingual, speaking French, real English and American English.

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My result: The Caribbean

After a long, successful career dismantling the patriarchy from my humble abode in Paris and raising Spider-Man Jr. to carry on the family legacy, I need a place to retire.

The Caribbean is the perfect spot for relaxation—maybe Andrew and I will get a resort home in the Bahamas. Whatever the case, it’s sure to be sheer bliss.

If you’re like me and still unsure what the future holds, take these BuzzFeed quizzes to ease your mind. Sure, it’s just a bunch of silly results, but they are all just as likely to happen as any other plans you might make.

Life is full of twists, turns and Beyoncé, and no one ever really knows what comes next.

So the next time someone asks what you’re doing after you graduate, just tell them you plan on being happy. In the end, that’s the only real decision we need to make.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

May Feb. 20, 25, 2015

A reflection on the past and prelude to the future Connor W. Davis Editor-in-Chief

of our biggest strengths as we try to keep up with the times.

Next year, this social media team will be led by Seth Harris, who has worked for two social media marketing firms over the past five years and will help us significantly improve our online presence.

On our website, we have increased breaking news coverage due to a lot of newsworth action occuring on campus. We released in depth stories about USG elections. We were all over the reports of gunmen on campus on May 7. We were one of the first publi-

evolving media world. The new site will be simple and sleek, and deliver news to the DU community better than ever before.

I, of course, do realize that while we’re improving the Clarion in all of these different ways, we can always do better, and I highly encourage you all to reach out to me as soon, and as frequently as possible with your feedback on the present and input for the future. The best way to do that is via email at duclarioneditor@gmail.com.

We are “the voice of the Pioneers” and without your advice, that motto

I’d like to use these final words by paying respect to the many people who have provided me with such a rewarding experience since I joined the Clarion back in 2013.

Dear readers, First, to Alex Johnson (Editorin-Chief, Winter 2013 - Winter 2014) My name is Connor W. Davis, and Lanna Giauque (Editor-in-Chief, I’m a junior from Weston, Vermont Winter 2014 - Winter 2015): you two majoring in journalism and I took have left the Clarion in perfect shape over the Clarion in February as Edifor us to thrive and I am eternally tor-in-Chief. I wanted to write you thankful for that. You have also set all a closing letter as we say goodbye an exceptional example for me by to the 2014-2015 academic year, and running the Clarion so fearlessly and hello to 2015-2016. professionally. Thank you.

As expected, transitioning into To Meg McIntyre: the this position has not been Clarion’s Executive Editor, easy for me. In fact, it’s you are one tough, hardbeen harder than any task working woman who has I’ve faced in my profeshelped me transition into sional career. Running a my new role swimmingly, newspaper and managing and without you it would upwards of 35 employees be nearly impossible for is no joke, and I develop me to pull any of this off. more respect for my preThank you. decessors—who date back To Andrew Matranga, to 1899—more and more the Clarion’s Faculty each day for keeping this Advisor: you are an ideapublication alive and well. producing machine that Yet, despite the tolling helps the Clarion’s blood transition, I’m having a keep pumping and your blast and I know my team experience in the media and I are doing a great job. world is crucial as we strive We have created new to become a more modern front page designs. We publication than ever have more photos and before. Thank you. graphics on every single To the Clarion staff: page. We have expanded you are all truly wonderful the News section to cover people with bright futures as much activity on campus and I’m so lucky to have as possible. We have a new you on our team. To those column in the Lifestyles going abroad in the fall, section covering Denver’s bring back some internathriving art scene. We have tional inspiration upon extensive coverage of the your return. To those who DU Theatre Department in are graduating, good luck the Entertainment Section. with the wonderful opporWe have healthy discuscourtesy of katerina arzhayev | clarion tunities that lie ahead of you sions about racial issues W. Davis replaced Lanna Giauque as Editor-in-Chief of the Clarion in February of this year. Pictured above is the Clarion staff upon and don’t ever forget that and safety issues in the Connor returning from winter break. the Clarion family has your Opinions section. We have back. Thank you. new columns in the Sports Last but not least, to the Clarion’s section recognizing club, intramural cations to announce that DU Hockey will not ring true enough for me to is playing an outdoor game against feel like I’m doing my job correctly. loyal audience, you care enough about and pro teams.

This does not, by any means, have DU to read our paper and make the These improvements are just a Colorado College next year.

Between changes in print, social to be restricted to written communi- work we do worthwhile. That means preview of where the Clarion is heading. Looking forward, issues for 2015- media and our website, a lot of excit- cation, either. I will be on campus all the world to us all. Thank you all so 2016 will be receiving a complete ing changes are occuring. But what’s summer long, and of course, through- very much. redesign, while maintaining certain best of all, at least for me, is that we out the 2015-2016 academic year, Sincerely, aspects of the classic style we have all are finally redesigning our website and would be thrilled to sit down in thanks to the help of Breyer Studios, person with our readers to talk about

Connor W. Davis learned to know and love.

Editor-in-Chief The social media team has also which is comprised of soon-to-be the Clarion. Even if you want to just stepped up big time, brainstorming DU graduates Andrew Bruni and grab a beer and get to know the ClarTo keep up with the Clarion and intriguing posts day in and day out and, Skyler Meyer. This new site will go ion’s new Editor-in-Chief, that would in turn, significantly increasing our fol- live this summer, well in time for be great, too. I want to do whatever our stories, like us on Facebook (DU the fall quarter, and we could not be it takes to get closer to our audience, Clarion), follow us on Twitter and Inslowers, impressions and engagements.

As an avid believer in the power more thrilled as the Clarion makes show them how much we care about tagram (@DUClarion) and get in touch of social media, I find this to be one this effort to keep up with the rapidly them and in turn, create a better paper. directly at duclarioneditor@gmail.com.

Pioneer Voices

what are your plans for this summer?

madison west Sophomore Colorado “I will be doing research in Mozambique.”

gladys juarez Sophomore Colorado “Taking marketing and accounting classes.”

scarlet jimenez Sophomore Colorado “I will be working at the Biennials of the Americas as an intern.”

haley osborne Freshman Colorado “Managing a swimming pool, so I will be tanning and saving lives.”

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Social unrest underpinned Baltimore riots Roderick O’Dorisio Financial Manager

One month ago, riots erupted in Baltimore. There was no excuse for these riots. There was no excuse for the relentless violence and $9 million worth of damage that ensued.

However, there was and is no excuse for institutional racism, police brutality and racial profiling. And above all, there was no excuse for unlawfully taking the life of an individual with impunity, regardless of race.

Despite the media’s portrayal of Baltimore from both the fanatical right-wing and left-wing assessments, the riots and looting were not launched simply as collateral damage for the deplorable institutional racism that continues to plague this country today—six decades after the Civil Rights Movement. The scenes of police brutality and violent demonstration speak of much deeper causes— causes that are not exclusive to just Baltimore but apply to every impoverished urban area in America.

Through a combination of failed Democratic policies and the disastrous right-wing War on Drugs agenda, cities

like Baltimore have witnessed a glaring division among the community, especially between black members and the police force, where institutional racism flourishes and probable cause is heavily neglected.

The roots of Baltimore’s discontent can be traced back to the 1960s, when a string of riots known as the “Long Hot Summers” erupted across the nation. These demonstrations resulted from the fact that African Americans had continuously been victimized by poor education, the unavailability of decent employment, slum conditions and excessive police brutality. Partially in response to these uprisings, the liberals, lead by Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson, passed a wave of domestic reforms known as the “Great Society,” with the overarching goals of eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

In order to accomplish these goals, the Democrats completely transformed the structure and purpose of government welfare. Instead of being a time-controlled program intended for widows, Social Security was converted to a comparably open-ended program that ignored whether or not a recipient ever acquired a job.

Furthermore, due to the tax restructuring of Social Security, marriage became discouraged, which inevitably lead to a rapid increase of minority single moms

and fatherless black children around the country. Today, over 57 percent of black children in America are living absent their biological fathers, which only continues to fan the flames of the racial stereotypes that plague our communities today.

However, the disastrous “Great Society” policies are not solely to blame. In 1971, Republican President Richard Nixon declared a “War On Drugs.” He rapidly increased the size and presence of federal drug control agencies, as well as ushered in measures such as mandatory sentencing and no-knock warrants.

This paved the way for the catastrophic Rockefeller Drug Laws, which essentially placed non-violent drug trafficking crimes on par with murder.

These laws were racist, as they inordinately applied to victimized and underprivileged African-Americans. In these communities, probable cause has been destroyed by the drug war.

Unfortunately, the War On Drugs is still very prevalent today. Police officers are assigned to the poorest neighborhoods, and inevitably, encounters are violent, lives are lost, young men are taken to prison and the vicious cycle starts all over again.

For Baltimore and numerous other impoverished cities, the solutions to end these vicious cycles have revolved around increased government

spending. In 1980, antipoverty spending exploded in Baltimore. Ever since, educational spending has been on a continual rise. This past year, Baltimore was ranked fourth in the country in educational spending per pupil at $16,578—52 percent higher than the national average.

However, more than a quarter of all high school students in Baltimore will not graduate this year. SAT scores are more than 100 points lower than the national average. Over the last 30 years since the spending programs were launched, poverty rates in Baltimore have barely decreased by 2 percent to the present-day rate of 24.8 percent. Our government has not taken responsibility for these horrendous and failed policies, and as a ramification, the people who have been most affected by these policies have been incited to riot, in hopes that our leaders will finally listen and act.

It would be wrong for me to declare that all federal efforts have been a failure because millions of individuals have benefited from programs like TANF and SNAP. Living standards have increased and burdens have been lifted for our nation’s poor.

Nevertheless, billions of dollars have been wasted on futile community experiments in an attempt to integrate the poor minority population into the mainstream economy.

Despite the realized benefits for millions of people, the cushion of government welfare has become so large that people are losing incentive to climb the economic ladder. With a lack of incentive, many generations of families become trapped in a life of poverty and government dependence, which only perpetuates the racism and bigoted stereotypes haunting our country.

Specifically in cities like Baltimore, the combination of misapplied benevolence from the federal government and unwarranted profiling, through the disastrous “War on Drugs” initiative, have trapped much of black America in a new economic plantation.

The answers to solving these entrenched problems and increasing upward mobility obviously do not rest on increased federal spending, and they obviously do not rest on a disproportionate increase of vigilantes and law enforcement.

Rather, the answers are rooted in the transformations of social psychology, the quality of relationships in a home, the encouragement of individual responsibility, neighborhood accountability, visionary thinking and positive ambition. Whether here on campus at DU or on Capitol Hill, only through continuous, bipartisan dialogue and action will these solutions begin to manifest themselves.

DU potential leader in higher education Nikki Frick

Social Media Director With the nationwide rise in tuition and a grim economic outlook, the role of higher education has become an increasingly important topic of debate. Does higher education still matter? Do all the students that pursue a bachelor’s degree really need it?

In the midst of this debate, colleges struggle to offer an advantage over their competition, which is no longer rooted only in curriculum and professors. To compete, universities must offer highimpact learning that provides educational experiences beyond the classroom.

DU, although a leader in high-impact learning, can push forward a high-impact learning movement with increased opportunities and curriculum changes.

“High-impact learning happens when students are actively engaged in the educational process, when their learning goes beyond the classroom to be applied in their personal and work lives,” states a Texas A&M University publication explaining the importance of high-impact learning. The practices that provide such high-impact learning are varied. They include firstyear seminars, writing-intensive courses, undergraduate research and study abroad programs, as well as many other practices.

The future of higher education lies in implenting these practices. They push students to not only learn concepts, but

also apply these concepts to real-world situations, which is oftentimes the challenge of students entering the workforce. As a result, students who use these practices are oftentimes much more successful than students who only take courses that don’t involve any high-impact practices.

For example, an overwhelming number of studies show that students that study abroad have higher graduation and employment rates than students that didn’t study abroad. To encourage student success, colleges must focus more on offering and encouraging high-impact practices.

DU is a leader in highimpact learning. We send the highest percentage of students abroad nationwide and have a required freshman seminar, writing curriculum and core curriculum. There are many undergraduate research opportunities, most degree programs offer capstone projects and there are a variety of living communities for freshmen and sophomores.

However, DU can and should improve high-impact learning in many aspects both to ensure a more rounded educational experience and to pull in more prospective students. The existing common curriculum has the potential to connect students more to their studies and ensure professional success. The scientific versus analytical inquiries provide a strong basis for the common curriculum.

However, the different required courses oftentimes aren’t well-explained. As a result, students take the courses solely to fill require-

ments, without actually applying their goals.

DU should work to ensure that students are constantly applying their common curriculum courses throughout their education, potentially through a required unit in every student’s existing freshman seminar.

This unit should be an in-depth explanation of the basis of the common curriculum and could incorporate group projects of students from a variety of majors to encourage discussion on why each course matters.

This way, a student studying science could engage with a student studying business to explore the curriculum base. DU could also provide all professors with information about the basis of the common curriculum so it can be incorporated into every degree program.

There is also a lack of collaborative assignments and projects at DU. Many degree programs have group projects as a basis of their courses.

The business program even offers group project competitions that occasionally provide monetary reward. Yet, there are still many programs that don’t require students to work together, even though group collaboration is an extremely important aspect of most careers.

DU should be more active in providing collaborative educational opportunities.

This could be done through the common curriculum by making a “collaboration” requirement. For example, a student could take an SI: Society class that has the required group element or a student

could choose to take a collaborative lab course. Students would increase their collaboration skills and would not have to take more classes under the Common Curriculum.

Finally, DU should be more active in offering service-learning through existing degree programs.

For example, DU could offer a program similar to degree distinction which could be completed through service-learning in a student’s major or minor. So, a Spanish major student could volunteer at a Denver organization that requires Spanish-speaking to receive service-learning distinction.

This encourages students to apply their studies to realworld situations while representing DU in the greater Denver community.

These are just a few examples of potential improvement in high-impact learning at DU. They offer realistic changes and opportunities to improve students’ academic and professional success. Ultimately, lack of high-impact learning is a nationwide issue. DU, if it increases high-impact learning through the mentioned changes, can become a spearhead in a nationwide movement to better prepare students for professional life.

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Nepal: rebuilding from the ground up Amanda Peskin DU Alumna

On April 25, a twice-in-acentury 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. This was the earthquake that everyone knew was coming—we just didn’t know exactly when it would arrive.

Nepal is positioned at the intersection of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates, and seismic activity is not surprising.

But, in a landlocked, developing country with an inconsistent government, a population dispersed across difficult terrain, extreme social stratification and relatively little money, the effects of the earthquake and its subsequent 200-plus aftershocks have been devastating.

Over 8,000 people have died in the original quake and the 7.3-magnitude aftershock of May 12, and the millions who survived in the worst-hit districts are dealing with serious injuries, post-traumatic

stress, homelessness and loss of livelihoods. At least half a million homes either collapsed or are now damaged beyond repair, a staggering number that will likely rise as more assessments are conducted in remote areas.

The physical, social and economic implications for Nepal are, frankly, depressing. Living through the original earthquake and almost daily aftershocks is nerve-wracking, and it’s hard to find a silver lining just yet.

But, one aspect of earthquake relief that has emerged as both an effective strategy and a feel-good story is the response of average citizens buying, transporting and distributing essential survival items to heavily affected, and often very hard-to-reach, areas.

Thousands of Nepali citizens have spearheaded hyper-local earthquake relief efforts. People who left their home villages to work in Kathmandu or abroad—millions of Nepalis are labor migrants

in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries—are a major source of income for their home villages. They’re also in the special position to mobilize their personal networks and local knowledge to procure supplies in the capital of Kathmandu and organize jeep or truck convoys to villages, often dealing with logistical and security obstacles like landslides on mountain roads and opportunistic authorities who have tried to intercept supplies for their own use.

You can see evidence of these localized, personal relief efforts on social media. Crowdfunding campaigns and Facebook pages have popped up dedicated to relief efforts in specific districts and villages. Average Nepali citizens unaffiliated with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or formal aid organizations have ventured into heavily affected districts like Sindhupalchok, Dolakha, Gorkha and Rasuwa and have posted reports of road conditions,

the extent of destruction, local needs and health problems. These updates help other groups of individuals who are ferrying supplies by road to villages that neither the government nor international aid organizations have reached yet.

Last weekend, I helped a friend rent a truck and fill it with supplies identified as urgently needed by her relatives in her home village of Ramche in Gorkha district—the epicenter of the original earthquake, and an area in which 90 percent of homes were destroyed. With just a few days of dedicated efforts, she and her family were able to find a truck to rent, a driver, a cousin to help load it and supplies such as gas-powered stoves and gas tanks, cooking oil and utensils, large tarps, bags of rice and vegetables, mosquito coils and other items.

Our journey to Ramche took 23 hours round trip from Kathmandu; the length and difficulty of the trip underscored the

obstacles that rural villages will face in long-term rebuilding: namely remoteness, terrible roads at risk of landslides and inconsistent access to communication technology.

Groups of individuals are making trips like this daily, getting supplies to the people who need them most, and who might be excluded from mainstream relief efforts because of their inaccessibility.

Despite current despair and uncertainty, I do not doubt that Nepali people will rebuild their nation from the ground up, likely in the same manner as they have steadfastly organized earthquake relief efforts: with an even-tempered approach to seemingly insurmountable physical and economic obstacles and with dedicated networks of family and friends here and abroad.

The author is a DU alum (MA, Korbel School of International Studies ’13) and FulbrightClinton fellow currently living in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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The Pioneer lacrosse squad looks out upon Sports Authority Field during the Quarterfinal matchup against the Ohio State University. Denver defeated the Buckeyes 15-13.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sophomore attackman Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York) gave life to the Pioneers when he came around the net and whipped a shot inside the near post to make it 7-2.

A Tewaaraton Finalist and DU’s all-time point scorer, Wesley Berg (Coquitlam, British Columbia) had four points before the halftime whistle and recorded his 28th career hat trick in the process. Berg finished with six goals and an assist.

Then the script was flipped. The Buckeye barrage gave way to the Wesley Berg show.

“When we started getting the run, the crowd just really came to life, and that’s huge for us,” said senior attackman Sean Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York), referring to the 13,076 fans in attendance. “They were so loud out there, and we just fed off that.”

May 16 recorded the sixth largest crowd for a quarterfinal game in the NCAA Tournament.

Up until the waning seconds of the third quarter, the Buckeyes couldn’t buy a goal, and scored on two of their 11 total shots. Ryan LaPlante (Fort Collins, Colorado), senior goaltender and star of the third quarter, made 13 saves, one of which was a highlight-reel foot save on the doorstep against King.

“You can’t win games like this without seniors,” added Tierney. “And our senior class is very special.”

Goals from the Cannizzaro duoalong with contributions from senior midfielder Erik Adamson (Anaheim Hills, California) and junior middie Colin Woolford (Norwalk, Connecticut), put the game out of reach.

University of Notre Dame awaits Denver in the NCAA Semifinals on May 23 in Philadelphia. The Pioneers were the overtime victors during the regular season contest, winning 11-10 in Denver.

The stakes are higher this time, and the current trend doesn’t favor the Pioneers. Johns Hopkins University has beaten the University of Virginia and now Syracuse University after losing to both teams earlier in the year. The University of Albany did the same to Cornell University in the first round of the tournament. The Pioneers themselves got revenge on the Buckeyes.

For Denver to defy the current precedent don’t have to do much different than what they have been doing during their now 11-game win streak:win faceoffs, play smart and get production from their stellar senior class.

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Pio Bio: Ryan LaPlante Carolyn Angiollo Staff Writer

This week, the Clarion sat down for its last Pio Bio of the year with men’s lacrosse goalie Ryan LaPlante.

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Q: How did you begin playing lacrosse?

A: I started in third grade; it was a second sport to hockey. They’re pretty similar, so I was very excited about playing.

Q: What was your high school career like? Any highlights?

A: We were alright. We’d place fifth or sixth every year. We got knocked out in the quarterfinals every year except for my freshman year, but I wasn’t playing yet. So that year we made it to state championship and we lost 15-4. Also, I was a captain my senior year.

Q: When did you know that you wanted to pursue lacrosse into college?

A: My sophomore year I knew I wanted to. It was love of the sport. I loved playing and I wanted to play in college because the competition is much harder and it becomes your life.

Q: How did you come to DU? A: Coach Tierney recruited me. I wanted to play under him and I saw what he

had done at Princeton. His son, who is my goalie coach now, was also my club team coach in high school so I wanted to stick with him.

Q: How were your first three seasons at DU? A: My freshman year I was redshirting. When Jamie Faus tore his Achilles, then my redshirt was pulled. I played 8-10 games that season. It went really well and then we started to split time after that. It was a great combo between us.

Q: Being a senior, what has changed from your freshman year and how has your attitude about the game changed?

A: I’m more aware of what’s going on on the field at all times. Freshman year the game seemed so much faster, but the more you play the more it starts to slow down and you start to understand the game better.

Q: How do you keep a level head and focus in high stakes games like the NCAA Tournament?

A: I just treat it like every game. It’s the same game as the first game of the season; you just have to know that and treat every shot and every game the same. Staying focused and prepared like every other game is the most important thing.

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Pioneer senior forward Larkin Jacobson moves the puck down the ice during a 2014-2015 season homegame in Magness Arena. Jacobson had five goals and five assists this season.

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Senior guard Cam Griffin dodges defenders to get under the basket during a game.

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Pioneer gymnast flies on the uneven bars.

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Pioneer No. 26 Carson Cannon strikes.

Denver women’s soccer ranked No. 1 soccer college by USA Today Braiden Albrecht-Reed Senior Reporter In a recent USA Today article titled “10 best women’s soccer colleges in the U.S.”, DU was rated number one. That is some heavy praise from a reputable news source.

The ranking was, per the article, “based on the athletic success of the

team, the overall quality of the school and the academic success of the players.

This means that these are great colleges to go to for a great education as well as a chance to play sports.”

By those standards, it is no surprise that DU came in at number one. The experience combines a quality education with top notch effort on the soccer field.

Playing in the Summit League Conference, the Pioneers have experi-

enced extremely high levels of success in the past.

The team is led by head coach Jeff Hooker, who has manned the position for 24 years.

The Pioneers have now strung nine double-digit win seasons in a row, including a 2012 NCAA sweet sixteen appearance.

The academics side of the university speaks for itself, with a low student to

faculty ratio (11:1, as well as 49.7 percent of its classes having below 20 students) and a graduation rate of 67 percent.

Located 15 minutes from downtown Denver and 30 minutes from the Rocky Mountains, the university provides students with a stellar location as well.

The DU women’s soccer team combines on-field success with outstanding academics to create an unparalleled, nation-leading program.

DU Club Dance dazzles at Sports Authority Field From rugby to rowing, updates from DU’s many club and intramural sports Calvin Jouard Staff Writer DU’s men’s lacrosse team wasn’t the only team showcasing its skills at Sports Authority Field this on May 16.

The DU Club Dance team performed on its biggest stage to date in front of about 13,000 fans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High during halftime of the lacrosse team’s quarterfinal win.

“It was a lot of fun, and a great opportunity, especially with lacrosse having an awesome fan base,” said Claire Basil, a senior accounting major from Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Basil has danced all four years at DU and began dancing when she was three years old.

“It was an opportunity that not a lot of teams get.”

Aside from the gig in Broncos territory, the Pioneers have danced at more than 30 varsity events this year, as well as at some club sports games, like those of the rugby team. In addition to three practices a week, DU dancers also perform at least one event per week during the school year. They create all of their own choreography as well.

“There are some very talented dancers. Most have been dancing their entire life. I think with a lot of club sports, people get into them when they’re in college, but all of our dancers have previous experience,” said Basil.

Though the team does not partake in competitions, that doesn’t mean they’re taking it easy.

“Everyone is very dedicated,” Basil said. “It’s different from other club sports, because everything is mandato-

ry. Practices are mandatory. Games are mandatory. It’s a big time commitment, and it’s good thing everyone gets along so well.”

This past year, the team volunteered at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado each quarter. The team danced for patients and also did arts and crafts.

Community involvement doesn’t stop there. The dance squad has also danced in front of local high schools for college recruiting purposes, as well as in front of primary and secondary schools around the area.

According to Basil, the scheduling differences between DU’s quarter system and other schools’ semester systems have made it hard to compete against other schools. This, along with involvement in multiple other activities by team members makes it difficult to compete.

Basil noted the team may look to take part in competitions in the next few years.

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As the 2014-2015 academic year comes to a close, Pioneer athletics looks to the future. Every school year brings new students to campus, and with new students comes new student-athletes. Recently, the athletic programs at DU have begun to sign new recruits for the upcoming 20152016 season.

Men’s soccer has signed six new student-athletes to their roster. Shae Smalley (Columbus, Ohio), Frank Carsonie (Hilliard, Ohio), Ryan Barlow (Coppell, Texas), Ryan Schaefer (Burien, Washington), Tosh Samkange (Sammamish, Washington) and Andre Shinyashiki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) have all signed their National Letters of Intent.

Shinyashiki will be coming to DU all the way from Brazil, where he has led his club team to 117 consecutive wins and two consecutive national championships.

Carsonie and Smalley played together on the Columbus Crew’s Academy Team in Ohio. Schaefer and Samkange also played together while in Washington.

On the College Soccer News 2015’s top prospect list, Barlow was ranked 75th, followed by Shinyashiki at 79th, and Samkange at 110th.

So far, women’s volleyball has welcomed four new athletes to the roster.

The first two recruits signed their Letters of Intent during the fall signing period.

Rebecca Latham (Austin, Texas) and Emma Willis (La Jolla, California) have recently been joined by two more studentathletes: Olivia Novotny, a defensive specialist from Germantown, Tennessee and Caroline Pearson from New Trier High School, just outside of Chicago.

Pearson helped lead her high school team to a 3rd place state finish and she was named to the 2014 USA Volleyball Junior National Program. DU volleyball ended their season with the best record in Pioneer history with 27 wins and seven losses. The new recruits are coming to the program at the perfect time.

Men’s basketball signed Harker Heights, Texas native C.J. Bobbitt at the end of April. Bobbitt is a 6’6” forward who will bring talent to the team as well as sheer size.

Bobbitt broke his high school’s record for most rebounds with 641 and he is also second all-time with 1,298 points scored in his four years of high school play.

DU signed Joe Rosga (Minneapolis, Minnesota), as well.

After losing seven extremely talented players, four of whom have moved on to the NHL, Denver hockey has some big skates to fill. The program most recently signed two forwards: Troy Terry

Terry and Gambrell have both played in Colorado and played for the same Thunderbirds U16 program.

Terry is only 17 years old, but he was already ranked 107th by the NHL Central Scouting in preparation for the 2015 Draft.

Terry also won Gold with Team USA at the Junior World Championships.

Gambrell played for Coach Jim Montgomery in 2013 on the Fighting Saints where he won the Clark Cup. Blake Hillman (Elk River, MN) also played for the same Fighting Saints team and will be coming to DU in the fall. Logan O’Connor (Calgary, Alberta) and Jarid Lukosevicius (Squamish, British Columbia) submitted their Letters of Intent in late 2014 and will be joining to the Pioneer hockey program come fall.

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Senior Brett Olson in 2014-2015 season.

NHL prepares for Conference Final games Updates from Denver’s many professional sports teams, every season Braiden Albrecht-Reed Senior Reporter

series, which gives Chicago an anchor to play around.

Star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have been outstanding as usual, but eventually the secondary scoring will need to step up. Forwards Brad Richards and Bryan Bickell have been underwhelming so far. Anaheim has home-ice advantage in this series by virtue of regular season points.

Out in the east, the New York Rangers refuse to lose. They climbed back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Washington Capitals. Derek Stepan netted the overtime winner in game seven, allowing the Rangers to advance to the ECF. A speedy team with extreme talent on the back-end, New York has all the ingredients to return to the Stanley Cup Final.

It’s difficult to forget the Rangers’ most consistent player, Swedish goaltender Henrik Lundqvist whose 1.60 goals against average (GAA) and .944 save percentage (SV%) are tops amongst remaining goalies.

After inching by the Detroit Red Wings in seven games in the first round, the Light-

There are only four teams left in the National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the Western Conference Final (WCF), the Anaheim Ducks will face the Chicago Blackhawks, while the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning square off in the Eastern Conference Final (ECF).

Out in the west, the Ducks and Blackhawks have reached their respective places with relative ease. While no playoff game is easily won, the Ducks own a playoff record of 8-1 after handily defeating the Winnipeg Jets and then the Calgary Flames. The Blackhawks’ playoff record is 8-2 as a result of downing the Nashville Predators and sweeping the Minnesota Wild, again.

For the Ducks to win, their best players will need to continue their hot streaks.

Young goaltender Fredrik Andersen has looked spectacular in most of his outings, and forward Corey Perry has recorded a ridiculous 15 points in nine games.

Superstar center Ryan Getzlaf leads the playoffs in assists with ten, but is just as valuable for his defensive, 200-foot game. The x-factor for the Ducks could be emerging 24-year old winger Jakob Silfverberg. The young and VISIT dynamic forward has surprised many with three goals and 11 points.

When it comes to the playoffs, the Blackhawks turn up their intensity every year.

Goalie Corey Crawford has regained his confidence after being pulled in the team’s first

ning overpowered potential MVP goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. Tampa Bay’s leagueleading offense is helping to boost the team.

Center Steven Stamkos’ game picked up in the Montreal series after struggling against Detroit, while undersized star forward Tyler Johnson leads the playoffs with eight goals.

The biggest difference for the Lightning compared to last year is in net, where goaltender Ben Bishop has been lights out for this red-hot team.

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