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Rugby trumps UCCS

PHOTO COURTESY OF BEA WILLEMSEN Pioneer club rugby battled UCCS this past weekend on Oct. 11 and emerged victorious.

Carolyn Angiollo Staff Writer The DU Pioneer Club Rugby team hosted the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions on Diane Wendt field on Oct. 11. In the opening game of the 2014-2015 season, Denver was able to walk away victorious.

The kickoff went out of bounds and UCCS recovered the lineout. A long run by UCCS led to the first score of the game; a field goal that was good for three points. The next big play came in the 28th minute when a line out led to a big run made by DU freshman Brandon Wright that ended in a ruck where UCCS recovered the ball.

In minute 24 of the match, DU got on the scoreboard with a field goal kick from Senior Matt

Clement. Ten minutes later, DU was extremely close to scoring again, but the referee called the play back.

Fans erupted with negative cheers on the call but it wasn’t long before the Pioneers broke into the try-zone to bring the score to 8-3. Darreon Swarts was the scorer on the play. The conversion, worth 2 points, was not good.

At the very end of the first half, senior Matt Clement kicked the ball to advance play and a UCCS player ran into him mid-kick. This closed the first half sent the game into halftime with the score at 8-3. Despite the fact that UCCS seemed to have the advantage on most of the scrums, DU was able to head to the bench with a lead.

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USG rekindles KXDU revamped for 2014 Explore Denver What’s inside Adrian Bogart Opinions Editor

Connor W. Davis Lifestyles Editor

Once upon a time, a magical program called Explore Denver was offered to DU students. It provided free and discounted tickets to various awesome places around Denver. Everyone flocked to the Driscoll Information Desk to get their hands on crazy deals, and money-saving joy was shared across campus by all.

But sadly, this program came to an end. There were still occasional offers every now and then to random events, but they either took place on campus or didn’t appeal to the common student. Things unfortunately just weren’t the same.

Just recently, however, the angels of the undergraduate student government shined a light down on DU students and re-kindled Explore Denver. As of this fall, you can now find unbeatable deals to the following events and establishments.

Just to name a few: Broncos games, Avalanche games, Nuggets games, Denver Zoo, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens and Downtown Aquarium. To answer you question, no, this is not a dream.

So how does one acquire these tickets? Simply logon to du.edu/exploredenver with your student ID and password, pay for the tickets (or reserve them for free) and go pick them up at the Driscoll Information

Center, which is conviniently open from 8 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. to midnight on weekends. Make sure to bring your ID with you to confirm the reservation, and you’re good to go.

It’s so simple that you’ll be walking away bewildered with your hands full of tickets, pondering what on earth just happened.

Katerina Arzhayev, a sophomore double-majoring in international relations and history from Erie, Pennsylvania works at the Driscoll Information Center, and is thrilled about the rebirth of of Explore Denver.

“In order to promote a sense of community in Denver, we wanted to provide more opportunities for DU students to go out and explore the city because it is really hard to live on a student budget, particularly at DU because it’s such an expensive school,” she said. “We also filled three work study positions through this program, so not only is it good for the community, but also for individual students who work through it.”

Explore Denver is a winwin-win. Students get deals, students get jobs and local businesses get more traffic.

Not a bad thing could be said about the program besides the fact that these deals could make you feel like a thief.

Tickets will go quick, so don’t sleep on it and go get ‘em right now.

On Oct. 6, KXDU launched its inaugural broadcast, filling the airwaves around DU for the first time since April 2013. This came after an Oct. 3 launch party in the Driscoll Underground that celebrated the relaunch of the station.

It wasn’t until this year that KXDU built up the capability and capacity to function fully as a radio station.

KXDU now broadcasts multiple shows during the week, mostly focused on broadcasting music.

How e v e r, these shows also introduce talk elements into their programs by i nte g r at i ng commentary from hosts and highlighting announcements about the happenings around campus, such as athletic events.

In addition, KXDU is continuing to experiment with new concepts for their station, such as launching a pilot program called “Chasing Liberty,” a political talk show, which was aired on Oct. 11. In the future, KXDU is hoping to create giveaways and turn the station into a 24/7 network.

As KXDU ends its first week of broadcasting to the DU community, KXDU hosts are satis-

fied with the results and have high expectations for the future.

“I know from last week, for my show, we had around 100 people come in, which is a lot for the first week” said Devin Hogan, a KXDU radio host. “But, looking at DU, that isn’t that many. It would be really cool to get a bunch of people to listen, wanting to tweet, tune in and be connected to the radio.”

As the station moves into its second week of broadcasting, the future of KXDU is greeted with optimism by the staff and with high hopes that KXDU can expand into an essential part of the DU community. “ T h e future of KXDU is really making it into a household name, just something that students know about, talk about and want to be a part of,” said Liz Butler, a KXDU radio host. “I think the vision of KXDU is to bring the community closer together and also bring awesome and different music, and different perspectives on air that people can listen to.”

You can listen to KXDU online at http://du.orgsync.com/ org/kxdu/home and find more information about the station, shows that are playing and KXDU’s weekly schedule on their Facebook page, KXDU Radio.

Lifestyles: I SCREAM Denver’s best ice cream, as reviewed by The Grind.

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Lifestyles: HEALTHIEST CAMPUS DU was recently ranked as one of the healthiest campuses.

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Opinions: TEXTBOOK CASE How much is too much when it comes to books?

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Entertainment: BEST YOUTUBERS We rank the best YouTube user channels.

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Sports: WOMEN’S LAX WINS The Pios played dominated Regis in exhbition play.

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A guide to DU via RateMyProfessors

by Jonathan Ackley Staff Writer Although it may be hard to believe, the time to register for winter quarter is almost here. With Priority Registration beginning on Oct. 23, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer number of classes and professors for those classes.

Many know first-hand that professors can make or break a class, so it is important to find one that is right for you. It can be a nervewracking process to choose a professor, especially for classes where there are many different sections offered.

In order to help you decide which professor is the best fit for you, the Clarion has compiled a (by no means complete) list of some of the highest ranked professors at DU, according to RateMyProfessors.com, a popular website comprised of ratings and reviews from college students far and wide. All quotes taken from these many teacher reviews found at RateMyProfessors.com Disclaimer: This guide won’t help you decide your entire winter schedule, but we hope it will get you off to a good start. All reviews are unaltered and taken from RateMyProfessors, the Clarion assumes no responsibility over the accuracy of the reviews.

Class: INFO 1010 Featured Professor: Paige Baltzan Anyone interested in a business degree knows about INFO 1010, a required class that offers certification in Microsoft Excel and focuses on data in business.

Professor Paige Baltzan is notable for two reasons: first, she has the distinction of being one of the only professors at DU with a perfect 5.0 rating,

and second, she achieved this distinction while also being the most rated teacher at the school, with 66 ratings.

Not just any teacher could accomplish this, and from a quick scan of her reviews you can see how many students have enjoyed her class.

Excerpts from reviews of Professor Baltzan on RateMyProfessors: “Take Baltzan—Prof Paige is the best online professor I have ever had.

She was always available and understood the demands of adult learners.

This is the ticket - take Baltzan” “Ms Paige is one of the most interesting and funny faculty I have ever had - she does all she can to keep you engaged and learning.”

“Of all the faculty, take Baltzan you will love her teaching style and she actually cares about her students. I only wish all faculty were as good as her.”

Class: WRIT 1122 Featured Stacks

Professor:

Geoffrey

WRIT 1122 is a mandatory undergraduate writing course that focuses on improving and developing the writing skills of those enrolled, with a focus on rhetoric and analytical writing. Geoffrey Stacks is one of the most popular teachers of the class, with a score of 4.7 out of 12 ratings.

Excerpts from reviews of Professor Stacks on RateMyProfessors:

teacher who doesn’t just teach you how to write, but about life.”

“He is the best. Really funny, understanding, and doesn’t give a lot of homework. So glad I had the opportunity to have him as a teacher.”

Class: HIST 2200 and HIST 2030 Featured Rockwell

Professor:

Nicholas

Nicholas Rockwell works in the History department teaches two History classes this quarter: France: The Revolution (2200) and Ancient Near East (2030).

These classes are 2000 level, meaning that they are not beginner classes, but, if you keep up with the coursework, they are completely manageable.

Excerpts from reviews of Professor Rockwell on RateMyProfessors: “Rockwell is probably one of the best professors I have had. His classes are difficult, but if you work at them, they are really fun.”

“Rockwell is a great professor. His lectures are interesting and you can tell he loves teaching. As long as you show up to class, pay attention and do the readings, you will get a good grade.”

“I took this class as a graduating senior spring quarter and I have to say he was one of the best professors I had as a college student. His lectures were engaging and I found the class very easy.

However, you must read all the books assigned, as they are your research for the final paper.”

“Stacks was great. He’s very funny and you won’t want to miss class. You have to take the class, so take it with Doc Stacks.”

Class: SOCI 1810

“Stacks is by far the best teacher I have ever had at DU. He is an incredible

Michael Rosenbaum works in the Sociology department and is teaching

Featured Professor: Dr. Michael Rosenbaum

Understanding Social Life, a perfect introductory class if you are interested in studying sociology. The class covers over basic concepts of sociology that open student’s eyes to the unnoticed details behind everyday situations. Professor Rosenbaum has a 4.2 rating out of 15 ratings, one of the highest in the school.

Excerpts from reviews of Professor Rosenbaum on RateMyProfessors: “Awesome guy, awesome class.

Now considering a sociology minor. As long as you are capable of reading, you are capable of succeeding in this class.”

“Rosenbaum is a great professor. His lectures are done with power points you can print out and fill in the blanks, so they’re not that bad.

He’s laid back and explains everything very well. He also creates helpful study guides. You do need to read quite a bit as he does in class pop quizzes. Overall, he is a good professor.”

“Read the articles assigned and you’ll be fine. His tests are pretty easy as long as you study the articles and takes notes and pay attention. His lectures are rather interesting and now I’m majoring in Sociology. I would recommend this class even if you have no prior interest in SOCI because it’s that good.”

While RateMyProfessors and other online tools can be incredibly useful when deciding on what teacher to take for a specific class, there is no substitute for actually speaking with a teacher and deciding the old -fashioned way.

If you are on the fence about taking a class with a certain teacher, find out their office hours and go in to speak with them, even if it is just for a moment. Sometimes a quick face-toface interaction may be all it takes to help you decide.

How to conquer winter registration week

by Kellsie Brannen Assistant Lifestyles Editor It’s finally that time of the quarter again—time to start registering for the Winter quarter. While registration week is usually marked by stress, frustration and panic, it doesn’t necessarily have to be. As long as you have made the necessary preparations and know what to do, you can get the schedule you want (or something close to it). Just remember these tips when registration week descends upon us once again.

Get started early:

Don’t wait until the last minute to begin planning for next quarter.

Make sure to start thinking about classes well in advance of talking to your advisor, and have your multiple schedules ready and organized to show him or her.

Also make sure to talk to your advisor before your registration time.

Nothing is worse than almost getting into a class that you want only to realize that your PIN hasn’t been removed yet.

Check all restrictions on classes

Make sure to check what major, minor and prerequisites every class you want to take requires. You certainly don’t want to start registering at your scheduled time only to realize that one of the classes you wanted requires instructor approval.

If you do need to change your major or minor, you can get a Major/ Minor Change Form from the registrar’s office in the basement of University Hall, or from the office’s website at du.edu/registrar. Major changes require advisor approval, but minor changes do not (unless through the Lamont School of Music).

Make several different possible schedules: Inevitably, one of the classes you want to take will be full (especially if you are an underclassman), and if you don’t have a backup plan, all of the good ones may fill up while you search for another that fits your schedule.

Make at least two or three possible schedules so if one doesn’t work out you can easily switch to another.

Also make sure to write down the CRN codes of the classes you wish to take and not the course numbers, as this

is what you will need to put into Pioneer Web. A convenient strategy is to simply type the CRNs on a note in your computer and then copy and paste them onto Pioneer Web when you register.

words within a page by pressing apple F or ctrl F and then entering the class or a word that you’re looking for.

Use RateMyProfessors:

If you just go to your advisor to get your PIN removed, you are missing out on a valuable and unique resource.

Your advisor can let you know what courses are typically offered during which quarters, if you’re on track to graduate, what courses you should take if you’re unsure and more. Not many colleges are able to offer oneon-one counselling for students every quarter, so students should definitely make the most of this opportunity.

Even the best and most interesting subject can be marred by a horrible professor. When you’re looking at classes and making your different schedules, RateMyProfessors is definitely worth using. It gives ratings and insights from people who have had the professor before to give you a better idea of what kind of learning experience you will be getting. It also gives you a heads up on how the teacher grades and how hard her or his tests are, which is certainly useful both when choosing classes and during the quarter.

Use keywords classes:

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You don’t have to look through the entire course catalogue to find the classes you want. Use the dynamic schedule on MyWeb to search for classes through various filters, including by level, subject, core requirement and more. You can also search key-

Talk to your advisor:

Know your registration time: This is simple but critical. Know your exact registration time, so that when you’re allowed to register you can start signing up for classes as soon as possible. You can check your registration time by logging into Pioneer Web, going to the MyWeb tab, going to Student, and then to Check your Registration Status. This is also a great way to make sure that you have no holds and that you are in good academic standing.

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

by Jonathan Ackley Staff Writer

In a recent article on Greatist. com, DU was ranked the 5th healthiest college campus in the country. The university made this list because of its comprehensive focus on both the mental and physical health of its students.

This focus is due in large part to the Ritchie Center, where, with your Pioneer Card, you can enjoy a diverse range of physical activities free of charge. No matter if you are looking to do a workout routine alone or with a friend, join a yoga or spin class or make use of the pool; the Ritchie center has options for everyone. Intramural and club sports also contribute to a healthy and active student body.

However, this emphasis on health is not only physical—priority is put on the mental aspect as well. At the Health and Counseling Center, students can visit and talk about sensitive topics, such as alcohol and stress.

The Healthy Peer Empowerment program (HYPE), which trains students in ways to help and assist their fellow students with healthrelated topics, is also a large success on campus. It allows students who may not feel comfortable talking to someone in the Health and Counseling Center still get the help they want by confiding in a peer.

One of the most important factors in DU making the list is the active nature and mindset of many students at the school. There are many opportunities to be physically active off-campus, too, such as Alpine Club, which organizes trips to various locales in the mountains on an almost-weekly basis.

Although Colorado is one of the healthiest and most active places in the country, DU is the only school in the state to make the list, showing how the university is not only academically-oriented, but healthcourtesy of denverpinoneers.com oriented as well.

DU students stay in shape at the Coors Fitness Center, which is available everyday at no cost.

Dealing with the classic mid-quarter blues Kellsie Brannen

Assistant Lifestyles Editor It’s now week six, and the freshness of fall quarter seems to have all but worn away. While you used to be able to attentively take notes during every class, you now have to strain to keep your eyes open. Homework often doesn’t get done until the night before.

Mid-terms have sucked the life out of you, and now all you want to do is sleep and eat.

What’s happening? What is this strange and awful pox that has come upon you? It’s the mid-quarter blues—the slump that comes upon students halfway through the quarter when everything is no longer fresh and new, and the end is also not yet in sight. However, if you keep these tips in mind, you should be able to endure these blues with ease.

Go outside: It’s still frequently nice outside, and the foliage is gorgeous. What

better time to go outside and enjoy the crisp fall air and beautiful scenery?

Taking a simple walk around campus or the surrounding neighborhoods will allow you to clear your mind and regain some sanity.

Sleep more: Sleep is a critical part of living a healthy lifestyle, or at least being a semi-functional human being, so try not to sacrifice too much of it. It’s often better to study less and get a good night’s sleep rather than to fry your brain by studying all night and getting no rest. Not only can sleep help you avoid being tired, but it can also help improve your mood and focus to edge over the slump.

Exercise: Don’t stay stuck at a desk or in bed all day. It’s often very tempting to study all day and then watch Netflix once you get home, but a little exercise will do courtesy of localtouristcolorado.wordpress.com wonders for both your mind and body.

Not only can it improve your overall 16th Street Mall is a great place to get off campus and escape school’s stresses downtown. energy level, but the endorphins will give you an instant mood boost. Getting your heart pumping can also improve focus and help you sleep better. You can go to the Ritchie Center, go on a jog around campus, or at the very least, go on a walk.

Eat better: Another critical factor of wellbeing is a nutritious diet. While having completely-healthy eating habits is a tall order for a college student, some simple steps can certainly be taken to improve what you eat.

Try to incorporate fruits and vegetables into each meal, and make sure not to forget protein. Don’t eat too much junk food, as this will make you feel sluggish and tired and will mess with your focus. Also take it easy on alcohol consumption, as trying to be productive with a hangover is never enjoyable.

When it comes to food, you get out what you put in, so give your body some quality fuel.

Have some fun: courtesy of wikipedia.org

Washington Park offers a quiet and clean escape that’s only several miles from campus.

Don’t let yourself get too caught up in homework and school activi-

ties. Be sure to make time each week to simply hang out with friends and have some fun. Whether this entails a night out on the town, shopping or simply sitting around watching a movie, don’t let life get so stressful that it’s no longer enjoyable. Do keep in mind, however, that having a good time doesn’t require drinking to excess.

Spend some time with yourself: Sometimes we all need a little alone time. Whether it’s drawing, writing or catching up on social media, it’s healthy to take some time just to relax by yourself. The middle of the quarter is stressful and can be very taxing, so make sure to take some time to do things that you enjoy and that help you to relax—even if just for a little while every day.

Remember that the end will come—the quarter can’t last forever, and it will actually be over quite soon.

Enjoy the time you have left with your friends this calendar year, and just remember that in five short weeks you’ll be homework free and home for the holidays.

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Easy DIY Halloween costumes

by Sierra Schlag

Contributing Writer It’s that wonderfully-spooky time of year again — full of candy, scary movies and, of course, costumes. If midterms kept you a little preoccupied from prepping the perfect Halloween getup, no need to stress. The Clarion is here to make sure you have the perfect outfit for the festivities coming at the end of the month. Check out these easy-to-make costumes and limit your stress to the things actually worth stressing about.

For the ladies:

Outdoorsy advice for every season, every week.

What and how to eat outside

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courtesy of thatflourchild.blogspot.com The “Shark Week” is a creative and simple costume for a group.

The Schoolgirl This is a classic Halloween costume, but, if you’re in a scramble, it’s perfect. All you really need are things you ladies, or your roommates, probably already have in your closets.

Start with a skirt, plain or plaid. Then grab a button down shirt, which can be styled to your preference, and throw some pens in the chest pocket.

If you have some old sunglasses, pop out the lenses and you have the perfect spectacles to look extra studious.

Pigtails or braids are good hairstyles to bring back memories of your parents doing your hair in elementary school. To finish off the outfit, any tennis shoes paired with some tall socks will do the trick.

For the guys: The Lumberjack If you own jeans, a flannel and a beanie, this costume is for you. To upgrade the outfit, add a wife beater, suspenders or work boots.

To style this costume, you’ll need to put the flannel on over the wife beater and button it up, but allow some of the wife beater to show. Tuck your flannel into your jeans, and if you want to add the suspenders, clamp those on over your flannel. Lace up those work boots nice and tight for the night ahead, pull on the beanie and you’re ready to tear up (or down) the Halloween weekend.

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This couple sports stripes for the “Where’s Waldo?” outfit.

Where’s Waldo?

With a Waldo costume, you’ll certainly be able to be found. First, you’ll need a red striped shirt. To completely embody Waldo, pair this with some blue jeans and tennis shoes. Then you can punch out the lenses of some glasses, or wear your regular glasses. To look exactly like Waldo you’re going to need a red striped beanie, but any colored beanie will do the job.

Congrats, you have successfully dressed as Waldo. This Hallow-

Before: First of all, it’s important to drink water a couple hours prior to any type of exercise, especially in Colorado. Taking your first sip on the trail is no good because once your body becomes slightly dehydrated, it won’t be able to catch up to where it should be.

Don’t chug a gallon before you head out either—just make sure to have at least a cup or two well before your heart gets pumping.

For pre-exercise food, it’s all about carbs. In fact, every stage of eating when it comes to an activity is all about the carbs. This is because very condensed energy is being delivered to your body at a fast rate. Stick to foods like bread, eggs, lean meat, cereal, fruit and vegetables to get the day going right.

What you should avoid at all costs are, unsurprisingly, foods with grease and fat. While filling up on a burger before a big hike may seem like a good idea to avoid hunger later in the day, it’s not; you’ll only receive a small amount of energy and your body will take a long time to break it down.

During: Eating options during physical activity are far more limited, mainly due to packability.

Trail mix, PB&Js and fruit (dried fruit is better because it’s lighter) are undoubtedly the best and most classic options. Protein bars work as well, but make sure to only eat one, because too

For anyone: The Nudist on Strike If you absolutely have no other options for a creative costume, the nudist on strike is for you. All you need is a piece of cardboard, a marker and string.

On the cardboard, you can write in bold letters “NUDIST ON STRIKE.” Hold the sign, or tape string to the back so the sign hangs around your neck. This easy costume will make you look witty and creative, even if you made it minutes before going out.

There’s a lot of inconsistent news out there about what’s good for you and what’s not when it comes to exercise. One day, bacon is the worst, then the next day studies are telling you it should be the top snack choice for all athletes. Well, that didn’t actually happen—more of a fantasy than anything—but here is some basic diet information that will always ring true through all the rumors and trends.

much protein delivers inefficient energy—similar to greasy and fatty foods.

The pace of eating is what’s really important to understand while exercising, and the main goal to keep in mind is to space everything out. Munching a big sandwich halfway through the day is tempting, but it’s a much better call to take a bite or two every half hour and maintain a consistent energy level. The same goes with water. Instead of chugging every couple of hours, take a gulp at least every twenty minutes to keep things steady.

Also keep in mind that weather affects how much you should be eating and drinking. If it’s really hot or really cold, your body is burning more energy than normal just to maintain itself, and it needs more nourishment than you think. And, regardless of the weather, you should ideally be eating more while exercising than a typical day because you’re burning so many calories.

After: Make sure to eat within an hour of finishing up any exercise so you don’t crash. Instead of saving your appetite for a big meal later, keep food in the car (or wherever your base may be) that’s immediately ready.

Because the physical activity is over, the choice of food isn’t as important at this point of the day, but sticking to carbs is still generally a good idea. Again, they bring fast energy and will help you recover as quickly as possible.

Protein is also a good call after exercise because it also helps you recover and builds muscle.

Some good options include chicken (chicken sandwiches are ideal), hummus (great on a sandwich/wrap), bagels (or any type of grain will do the trick) and tuna (also ideal on a sandwich).

Clearly, eating this many carbs wouldn’t be a good idea for a day watching Netflix on the couch, but, on an active day, it’s the best way to keep your energy levels high and your body happy.

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“The Lumberjack” is a simple outfit for any costume procrastinator.

een, hopefully everyone can spot you in a crowd.

Shark Week If you and some friends want a group costume, this will be easy to make. You’re going to need a person for everyday of the week, so gather six friends. All you will need are white t-shirts, markers, cardboard, string and gray paint.

Within your group, you’ll have to decide who wants to be what day of the week and then write that day on the t-shirt with the marker.

After that, you will all have to construct a shark fin to wear on your back. You can find stencils of shark fins online, or you can hand sketch them. You’ll cut the shark fins out of the cardboard and paint them gray, or fashion them out of gray construction paper and cardboard. After the paint has dried, you can punch holes in the cardboard and attach the string so it’s like you’re wearing the shark fin as a backpack.

Put those shirts and fins on and you have successfully become the infamous Shark Week.

courtesy of florences.com Trail mix offers a great combination of dried fruit and protein. It also allows hikers to snack gradually throughout the day, rather than consume large portions all at one time.

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The Grind: Denver Ice Cream Shops The Clarion staff reviews bars, restaurants and coffee houses, attempting cultural mutiny on all things hipster

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A cone piled high with flavor from Sweet Action Ice Cream.

Which mile high ice cream joint reigns supreme?

by Alex Johnson Editor Emeritus

Denver is a great ice cream town. Whether it’s a first date or an autumn afternoon outing with a grandparent, ice cream is sure to shine in any situation. Read on for the Grind’s take on three Denver ice creameries, all of which have become veritable institutions in the world of frozen desserts.

Bonnie Brae Ice Cream: 4 beans Bonnie Brae, tightly-packed into a small shop at 799 South University Blvd., is the keystone business of the DU area. The neighborhood is a busy commercial island in a residential community; beside Bonnie Brae is a florist, library, bakery and other shops.

A long line usually snakes its way around the corner of the ice creamery, and, inside, staff members work in a frenzy to fill customer orders. The walls are adorned with numerous awards as well as chalkboards denoting the flavors of the day. A handful of tables, usually taken, sit outside the establishment.

Compared to our other two selections here, Bonnie Brae’s flavors lean more towards the mundane. Though their flavors change every day and are made in the shop, one shouldn’t expect to nosh on any unusual flavors here. The people at Bonnie Brae stick to the traditional favorites like chocolate, fruit flavors and flavors based on candy bars, like Snickers.

The crowd here is primarily older folks and families. It’s not uncommon to see grandparents with their grandchildren, yuppie parents pushing strollers or the occasional runner who has wisely stopped into Bonnie Brae after a long stroll through Wash Park to sample some of Denver’s finest.

Sweet Action Ice Cream: 4.8 beans If Bonnie Brae caters to Denver families, Sweet Action caters to hipster millennials.

Their off-the-wall creations make this institution, located at 52 Broadway in hipsterdom’s heart, a favorite of those seeking adventure and whimsy. The neighborhood is jam-packed with great dining, drinking and entertainment, thus Sweet Action is a delicious nightcap to anyone’s Broadway excursion.

Sweet Action is renowned for its universe of flavors, including some that push up against the line of weirdness, and some that cross that line. When this grinder visited, the mad scientists of frozen treats had whipped up Colorado sweet corn flavored ice cream, roasted green chile flavored ice cream and an array of less ostentatious options.

This creativity also extends to how the ice cream is made; Sweet Action offers vegan choices as well as traditional options and ice cream sandwiches.

The space itself is open, complete with a garage-doorstyle window that opens onto the street, letting sun and whatever’s being smoked waft in. Sweet Action is like a siren for hipsters and their kind, and they flock to the establishment on summer nights, when the line stretches well down the street. The servers here are tattooed, pierced and, for serving cold product, very warm-hearted.

Little Man Ice Cream: 4.15 beans Little Man Ice Cream, located in Northwest Denver at 2620 16th St., is a quirky can-in-themiddle-of-nowhere shop with a devout following. The ice cream is served out of a neo-brutalist, fifty-foot tall milk jug located in a concrete plaza with plenty of benches and tables.

Little Man seems to attract young people, folks from the neighborhood and an inordinate amount of dogs, which provide ample cuteness to entertain patrons during the long wait. On a summer or warm fall night, the line at Little Man rivals that of Sweet Action or Bonnie Brae on their busiest days.

The parking and restroom situations here are also a bit tricky, so leave plenty of time for this trip. Although Little Man seems close to downtown, it’s quite a walk from the Union Station light rail station.

Little Man’s flavors are innovative and change often, luring patrons to return.

Sample the out-of-this-world space junkie and Mexican chocolate—both are excellent.

If the marks of a quality ice creamery include changing menus, innovative flavors and the ability to bring a smile to people of all generation, then Little Man, Sweet Action and Bonnie Brae are all excellent.

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Good habits for getting through the year

by Maddy Meredith Entertainment Editor

Because the Jimmy John’s delivery guy can’t write your essays for you (yes, we’ve asked), we present a few of the good habits we could have used early on our freshman year.

Professionalism:

Netflix. Getting actual rest/exercise/ relaxation is much better than having your roommate find you passed out in a pile of your own drool asleep over your laptop. On-campus resources for feeling anxious, depressed or undergoing any kind of issue can be found at the Health & Counseling Center.

Eating Breakfast:

While many of us are still using our email accounts from 7th grade (skiracerchickie1994@aol.com ring any bells?), college is the time to change that. Your DU account should be a fallback, and perhaps one of the simplest ways to change your email is your last name followed by a first name. Unless, that is, you have two first names and find yourself being called by your last name. From personal experience, it’s only amusing the first few times it happens.

While this is probably the simplest thing you could do all day, eating a healthy breakfast can have a huge impact on your health. The Mayo Clinic website outlines just a few potential bonuses for adults who eat breakfast, including weight control and an increased amount of vitamins and minerals. And as everyone knows, two bowls of cereal are acceptable for breakfast. The first you eat for nutrition, and the second you eat just because they’re that frickin’ good. Trust me on this one.

Self-Care:

Embrace Your Weirdness:

College happens to be much more work than high school. When your school work piles up on your desk and threatens to swallow you whole, remember to take care of yourself first.

This means catching up on sleep (7-9 hours a night), getting exercise (30 minutes at least), and doing whatever makes you feel best about yourself.

Whether this means curling up with a good book, going out to dinner with a friend or listening to your favorite kinds of music, do that thing. Note: This does NOT mean binge-watching

For Halloween my freshman year, my friend and I decided to get artsy and go way over the top with our costumes. Her idea was based around the concept of a halfway dead girl, with an eerily painted skull face on one side and typical cute girl makeup on the other. I decided to go for a goth/ skeleton look, and both of us ended up being the only two at the party with our full face makeup.

While we may have gotten some disapproving looks, we were too busy having lots of fun and laugh-

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Don’t be like these hooligans. Good habits can do alot to get you back on track.

ing at ourselves to even notice other people’s reactions.

Be original. Even though it might not be what your parents, grandparents, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. want for you, you’re the only person who lives your life. When you’re yourself, you attract the kind of people you want to be around. Al Capone once said, “I’d rather have four quarters

than a hundred pennies,” and the saying rings true for your friends.

Surround yourself with the kind of people who make you feel good about who you really are.

So there you have it, intrepid freshmen. May your coffee never be cold and may your bed frame never break on you like ours did.

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Five must-watch YouTube channels

perfect smoky eye to choosing the best outfit for a fall day. Only one channel has all of that and more, and that’s “SprinkleOfGlitter.”

Louise Pentland, the channel’s star, is funny, inspiring and down-to-earth. Along with her adorable 3-year-old daughter Darcy, Louise brings honesty and humor to a corner of YouTube often overwrought with vanity and materialism.

Even for those less interested in beauty, Louise makes a wide range of videos as silly as prank calls and as serious as addressing YouTube celebrity culture. Search for SprinkleOfGlitter.

By Adam Lujan Staff Writer

Take �ive and subscribe

There is no better study break—well, besides a quick standing-up power nap—than to sit down and watch a YouTube video. With the realm of YouTube ever-growing, it can be hard to find just the right video to watch; but have no fear, the Clarion is here to help. Here are five YouTube channels worth checking out: Personality

YouTube has become home to some of the Internet’s biggest celebrities: Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley and current “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Bethany Mota—to name a few. With so many new faces entering the vlogosphere, it can be hard to figure who will be the next big star. Everyone loves a love story, and everyone loves the Internet, making an Internet love story is a match made in browser heaven.

Billy and Pat Sandora-Nastyn, a recently-married New York couple, started their channel almost two years ago to document their journey down the aisle.

Unlike some gay couples on YouTube, Billy and Pat weren’t looking to make a point or shatter stereotypes with their videos.

Instead, they decided to just be themselves and chronicle the ups and downs of marriage and adult life, for all the world to see. Their humor is matched only by their charm and honesty. Even the iciest critic of same-sex marriage could recognize the love between this adorable pair. So at the end of that

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From left (clockwise): The ladies at Postmodern Jukebox transform contemporary music hits and transform genres with their amazing vocals. Billy and Pat, Mamrie Hart, Louise Pentland and the Green brothers all provide for excellent procrasinating.

bad break-up with that person from psych class or chem lab, tune in to Billy and Pat’s channel, and all hope in love and relationships will be restored—guaranteed.

Search for BillyandPatVlog.

Music

Everyone loves a good cover of a popular song. The folks over at Postmodern Jukebox take top 40 hits and rework them into a new decade or genre. Ever wondered what Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off ” would sound like in the Motown era? Or maybe a Hoedown version of Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda?”

Or, even better, Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” performed with an actual upright bass? Post-

modern Jukebox does it all. Music lovers of the mainstream and hipster varieties will come together to appreciate this gem of a channel.

Search for ScottBradleeLovesYa. Comedy

Internet frequenters may be familiar with the so-called “holy trinity” of YouTube comedians, featuring Grace Helbig of “It’s Grace” fame and “My Drunk Kitchen’s” Hannah Hart. The third part of this hilarious trifecta is Mamrie Hart, who has the improvisational chops of a seasoned “Saturday Night Live” vet, the bartending skills of anyone’s drunk aunt on Thanksgiving and a mastery of puns beyond human imagination.

In each video on her main channel, “You Deserve a Drink,” she creates and dedicates a drink to someone in popular culture she feels is in need of some alcoholic healing. If that’s not enough, her second channel features comedy sketches, sidesplitting original characters and the Internet’s most entertaining crafting tutorials.

Search for YouDeserveADrink and MameTown. Get tickets to Grace, Hannah and Mamrie’s #NoFilter comedy show coming to Denver on Nov. 2 at the Gothic Theatre.

Beauty

There are plenty of beauty channels out there teaching everything from how to make the

Ever needed a quick brush-up on Ancient Egyptian history? Ever been curious what our brains are doing when we dream? Need help understanding a piece of classic literature? Check out CrashCourse, the one-stop shop for online education. Vlogbrothers John and Hank Green (yes, the very same John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars”) created a wonderful channel offering quick courses on every major subject: psychology, history, literature, biology, etc. It is the perfect study tool that doesn’t actually feel like studying—thanks to John and Hank’s concise lessons and delightful wit, learning has never been more user-friendly.

Search for CrashCourse.

Next time a study break magically appears, and a nap seems too tempting, check out any of these YouTube channels to help brighten the day. To send in suggestions for more channels our readers might enjoy, tweet us @DUClarion or visit our Facebook page.

‘Looking for Alaska’ the best kind of nostalgia Book Bin

By Abbie Randall Contributing Writer If the name John Green sounds familiar to you, congratulations. It should. He is the acclaimed author of the awardwinning novel “The Fault in Our Stars,” which was adapted into a movie this past summer.

However, “The Fault in Our Stars” is only one of Green’s multiple novels. In 2005, Green published, and won an award for, his very first novel, called “Looking For Alaska.” This story delves into the heart and mind of young adults facing questions of what it means to live and be human.

Miles Halter is a mostlytypical teenage guy attending public school in Florida. He’s smart, hates sports and enjoys reading the biographies of historical and famous figures, paying special attention to their final words before their death.

Due to a lack of friends and a desire to find something that makes life worth living, he decides to follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Culver Creek Boarding School in Alabama. His roommate is

Chip Martin, a.k.a., the ‘Colonel’. The Colonel is a short and stocky guy whose knack for memorization is made apparent when he begins listing countries of the world in alphabetic order. Miles is quickly renamed ‘Pudge’ in deliberate opposition to his blatantly skinny frame. Pudge is then quickly thrown head over heels into the crazy world that is Culver Creek.

The Colonel introduces Pudge to a girl named Alaska.

She is moody, gorgeous, defiant, philosophical, nearly impossible to understand, unpredictable and considered to be the Queen of Pranks. Pudge is immediately intrigued and very possibly in love, despite the fact that she has a boyfriend.

Life as the friend of Alaska and Colonel is one of trying not to get caught while sneaking out to the woods, smoking in the bathrooms and drinking alcohol when all else fails.

They seem to spend so much time absorbed in these activities that we sometimes forget the fact that they attend a highly academic school.

Thankfully, we are reminded of their serious natures and smarts by the casually-inserted references to authors, recitations of geography and discussions of math.

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“Looking for Alaska,” written by John Green (pictured above), tells the story of teenage heartbreak in Montgomery, Alabama.

The novel is split into two sections, dubbed ‘Before’ and ‘After’. The ‘Before’ section is split into chapter-like sections, beginning with ‘one hundred thirty-six days before’ and counting down until ‘the day of.’ Some days are detailed and eventful, while others are skipped completely.

Throughout the days, all we can do is wonder what is going to happen as the marker that decides what is considered ‘Before’ and ‘After.’ We find it hard to stop turning pages,

because each time we do, we are one day closer to the defining moment we desperately wish to understand.

Green tells this story from the singular perspective of Pudge, but we never get bored because of Pudge’s constantly busy mind and dependable wit.

We experience the beauty of being reckless, being in love, and being a young mind trying to figure out the world in front of us. Still, we learn that looking to the future isn’t always the answer when there are pieces

of the past with the ability to frame everything we see.

Pudge’s journey is one we can easily feel connected to, no matter how long ago it was that we existed in the confusion of being a teenager. The emotions and mysteries are timeless, touching on themes that will not ever be fully resolved.

Green’s first novel fully displays his mastery of presenting unanswerable questions in a fashion we can relate to without being overwhelmed or turned away.

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‘Flash’ Debut takes off full-speed

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“The Flash,” a spin-off of “Arrow” is the newest CW superhero show. The Flash (Grant Gustin) must overcome evil, his troubled childhood and looking good while running faster than the speed of light.

By Adam Lujan Staff Writer On Oct. 7, the CW unveiled “The Flash,” a new show based on DC Comics’ speediest superhero.

A spin-off of the network’s other heroic hit “Arrow,” “The Flash” tells the story of forensic scientist Barry Allen (Grant Gustin, “Glee”) as he grapples with his newfound superhuman abilities.

The show is off to a roaring start with a premiere as epic and enjoyable as any big-screen superhero blockbuster. Despite small doses of the CW’s usual cheese, “The Flash” lands on its feet with style, humor and a lot of potential.

The pilot opens with Barry recounting his childhood trauma— hey, every superhero’s gotta have one.

When a mysterious man murdered Barry’s mother, the cops pinned it on Barry’s father and left him an orphan. Raised by Detective Joe West (Jesse L. Martin, “Law & Order”), the

father of his best friend Iris (Candice Patton, “The Game”), Barry grew up to be an adorkable police forensic scientist.

Elsewhere in Central City, super genius Dr. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh, “The Following”) has just built a powerful particle accelerator with the help of Dr. Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker, “Justified”) and Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes, “Arrow”). The machine malfunctions, creating a freak lightning storm that gives several citizens—including Barry—superhuman abilities.

Despite the complicated and slightly-contrived set up, “The Flash” does a surprisingly good job balancing it all out. The first ten minutes feel rushed, given the hefty amount of background information, but once Barry receives his power of superspeed, the show really kicks into gear.

The music, the cinematography and the special effects help set a pictoral tone that runs throughout the show. Watching Barry zoom through the streets of Central City backed by

a booming, melodramatic score is utterly thrilling.

The strongest aspect of the show is in its diverse and talented cast of characters. Notable actors Martin and Cavanagh are well-utilized, balancing out an otherwise-young cast more common to the CW. Martin’s role is reminiscent of his crime fighting days on “Law & Order” as Detective Ed Green, but here he plays a more paternalistic, tough character. Cavanagh, meanwhile, is as charming as he is mysterious, playing a scientist who might know more than he lets on.

Filling out the supporting cast roles are Patton, Panabaker and Valdes. Patton gives Iris a charismatic humor well matched with shy and awkward Barry. Panabaker and Valdes also carve out memorable moments in the episode as Caitlin and Cisco, the intellectual and the daredevil.

The real highlight is Grant Gustin as Barry Allen. Gustin has the perfect balance of charm, pluck and dashing good looks necessary

for a leading man. DC Comics’ fans know the Flash to be one of the more wise-cracking members of the Justice League. Gustin instead plays Barry as a confused kid whose world has just turned upside down. The humor is there, but Gustin prioritizes Barry’s ferocious curiosity and bravery over his wit—a change that makes Barry relatable and grounded.

The show’s only flaw is in its maker. The CW ought to stand for the Cheese-Whiz, given its reputation for acting, writing and pretty faces; and “The Flash” definitely falls victim to certain moments of cringeworthy curdling. But given the comic book nature of the flashy, fantastical show, the cheese is, at least a little bit, warranted.

With such notable characters and a production quality putting the rest of television to shame, it’s easier to focus on the simple fact that “The Flash” is a dazzling good time.

“The Flash” continues its run on Tuesdays at 8/7c on the CW.

return home to see his children.

Jiro Ono’s character is quickly revealed: as a workaholic, perfectionist and perhaps most poignantly, as a father.

He devoted an insane amount of time to sushi, not taking holidays or breaks unless forced to. Jiro mentions that he would awaken from restful slumber, sometimes in the middle of the night, to jot down sushi ideas that occurred to him.

His elder son, Yoshikazu, works alongside him. Takashi, Ono’s younger son, opened a restaurant that mirrors his father’s style.

In the Japanese culture, the elder son takes the place of his father in business ventures. While Takashi lamented the difficulties of opening his own restaurant which fans often call “the same quality sushi as my father’s but at a lower price,” he also mentioned Ono’s constant support and never-tiring work ethic as a motivation. Yoshikazu and Takashi’s presence in the film illustrate an undying respect for their father, a sentiment shared by Ono’s cult-like following.

This documentary is special, as it possesses the ability to make the reader ravenously hungry while

simultaneously teary-eyed. The kind of film that’ll make you cry, laugh and think all in one bite.

Blackfish: Blackfish will undoubtedly change the way you think about performance animals, for better or for worse. This documentary is an investigation of the orca whale Tilikum, who has been single-handedly responsible for three trainer deaths since his capture in 1983.

The film goes behind closed doors to expose many shocking elements of SeaWorld performances: the differences in lifespan of captive animals vs. wild, the previouslyuninvestigated trainer attacks and the invariably tiny tanks where the whales are held.

Though controversial, Blackfish provides a compelling look that will force viewers to question one of America’s seemingly innocent theme parks. Watch the movie or visit blackfishmovie.com for more information on the film and its mission.

erhouses whose unidentified voices provided harmonies countless hits throughout the 1950s onward. By telling their stories, the documentary aims to immortalize performers like Darlene Love, the very first black female background singer.

The record industry in the 40s and 50s was almost exclusively white, including the background singers the trio Love was a founding member of, “The Blossoms,” entered the music scene and changed history forever. The group’s natural rhythm, and vocal ease brought the songs they accompanied to another level.

The film focuses on a series of darker moments such as many of the record company’s lies and exploitation of their voices. But the singers maintained their integrity, and the purity, strength and raw vocal power of these women, shown through several acapella moments, encaptures what it truly means to sing. Cameos from Bruce Springsteen, Phil Spector, Stevie Wonder and Sting (to name a few) make for a musicallyrich and fascinating watch.

You can find these three compelling documentaries on Netflix (though sadly, no promise you’ll pass your midterms.)

DU Favorites: Documentary Edition

By Maddy Meredith Entertainment Editor

Welcome to DU. In a perfect world, tests would be called “tests,” and midterms would be called “midterms.” Alas, we’re still here, mascotless and with midterms every other week.

So, to make up for some of the seriously head-throbbing studying, we’ve devised a few of our old favorites, mixed in with some new shows to take the edge off.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi: This feel-good documentary follows the life of Jiro Ono. At age 85, Ono is considered by many to be the best sushi chef in the world. Additionally, he is the recipient of the prestigious Michelin 3-Star ranking, meaning the quality of his restaurant warrants a trip to Japan solely for his sushi.

After a rough upbringing, Jiro Ono began to work at the young age of 10 (in a sushi restaurant). The rest was history: he began a steady uprising, working his way through the ranks and rarely finding time to

20 Feet from Stardom: A film for the musically inclined.

This documentary tells the story of black background singers: more specifically, the oft-overlooked pow-

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‘STN MTN’ marks Gambino’s rocky return

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Childish Gambino, pictured above, brings his vocal prowess and lyrical witticism to his newest EP, “Kauai,” and album, titled “STN MTN.”

By Jake Dahl Contributing Writer

The multifaceted Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover) is at it again.

With his latest album “Because The Internet” still very much hot and fresh out of the oven, he released two more tremendous bombshells on the world.

These two pieces are a mixtape called “STN MTN” and an EP called “Kauai.”

A continuation of Because the Internet, this double-headed musical monster is supposed to be listened to as a joint project.

On Oct. 2, “STN MTN” was released out of blue and—get this—for free. The following day, Kauai was made available for purchase and through Spotify.

The mixtape/EP shows the two faces of Gambino. In “STN MTN,” his dreams of home bring out his more aggressive

flow, a feeling we get on past tracks such as “Bonfire,” “WORLD STAR” and “Crawl.” In contrast, the reality of Kauai is light, heavily vocal and ethereal. The softness of songs like “Pink Toes”, “3005” and “Kids (Keep Up)” can definitely be felt throughout Kauai. Taking this musical odyssey as it is designed sheds new light upon the contrast of Gambino’s world and on Gambino’s mind itself.

When we first fall into the mixtape “STN MTN,” Gambino’s musical murmurs purr through a hazy mix of ever-changing radio stations. We find ourselves amidst the whirling subconscious of Gambino. We find that he had a dream: a dream of running his hometown of Atlanta. But, above all else, Gambino dreams of his own Gangsta Grillz mixtape.

And that’s exactly what the “STN MTN” dream sequence becomes.

Childish Gambino brings his usual hearty wit to the table along, with a

vibe that can only be linked with the R O Y A L T Y mixtape. But this time legendary producer DJ Drama is in the studio with him to help Gambino claim Atlanta as his own and get his face carved into Stone Mountain.

He also brings in up-and-coming MC Kari Faux on a remix of her track “No Small Talk.” Faux’s melodic flow dominates the song and with wordplay like “rap game sriracha man you know I’m saucy,” she raps with a wit similar to Gambino.

He then brings the whole R O Y A L T Y gang on “AssShots” and the whole crew (including the younger Glover, Steve and R O Y A L T Y ranter Swank) all spit fire. He ends the mixtape with a nod to Lil Wayne and a thanks to DJ Drama with a Gambino style-flow “Go DJ” remix.

The mixtape itself is classic Atlanta hip hop, big booty and bling beats, a long step away from Because The Internet.

Yet Gambino brings his comfortable internet-esque feel, his constant trashtalking and his ingenious referencing (a half dozen done within a second or two on “Move that Dope”) to a whole new field of sound.

“Kauai” is the wake up from the Gangsta Grillz album dream. “Sober” opens the EP. The song begins radiantly with a bright ping of keyboards as the backdrop for beautiful vocals from Gambino. But it changes swiftly, with heavy sub that warps the easy vibe we get in the beginning. We hear gulls and the tide in “Pop Thieves,” a tune full of longing. The song also features Jaden Smith doing a very Gambino-esque narration to close the track. Smith is a surprising feature on Gambino’s part, but he stays sweet till the end and proves his worth.

The next track, “Poke,” again features Stevie G. Lover, his younger brother.

With such similar flow, they sound on point and in some parts, it’s hard to distinguish the two.

“Late Night in Kauai” starts exactly where “Pop Thieves” left off: a drum beat and Jaden Smith talking over with the same flow and painting a similar scene. With hefty verses such as “Got the top down in the back we could fall out” and “We are becoming God” (10x), Gambino sums up the points of his EP. It also becomes increasingly apparent that Childish’s tone becomes light and vocal to tackle his deepest ideas and then switches to hard and driven he gets when he delves into his more vain desires.

Gambino ends the EP with an ambient, beachy relook at Because The Internet’s hit track “V.3005.” It is a smooth and easy ending, keeping the theme of tropical vibes in line.

In this mixtape—and later—EP we are presented with a compilation of Gambino. You can get tastes of Because the Internet, R O Y A L T Y and Camp. At the same time, we see whole new aspects of the two-sided Gambino coin. But the freshness of the mixtape/EP leaves us wondering, what’s next for Donald Glover?

Upcoming Lamont concerts and events

By Madeline Zann Staff Writer The DU Lamont School of Music is known for its outstanding concerts, all of which take place in the beautiful Newman Center for the Performing Arts. If you have not taken the time yet this year to go to a Lamont concert—many of which are free to students—here are some of this quarter’s upcoming concerts. For any more information on any of the following concerts, visit the Lamont School of Music website.

Convocation—Concréte Mixer Gates Concert Hall Oct. 17 2:30-3 p.m.

This event features Lamont School of Music students performing “musique concrète,” a type of electronic music that uses not only sounds created electronically, but recordings of musical instruments, voices, etc. The recital is free.

Flo’s Underground Recital Salon Oct. 17 5 p.m.

Flo’s Underground is a jazz combo made up of Lamont students that was formed in 2002. The students perform original pieces and arrangements. The show is free

and occurs weekly, open to both DU students and the community.

Faculty Recital—Jeremy W. Reynolds Hamilton Recital Hall Oct. 28 7:30-9 p.m.

Clarinetist and DU faculty member Jeremy W. Reynolds will be performing this upcoming Tuesday. Tickets are 10 dollars to members of the community, and free to students and anyone else with a Pioneer ID card.

Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific Gates Concert Hall Members of the Lamont School of Music will be performing the music South Pacific Thurs., Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2. All performances will be at 7:30 p.m., except for Sunday’s performance, which will be at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $11-30 and are available online through the Lamont School of Music.

gusto kubiak | clarion The Lamont school will feature a range of concerts that’ll satisfy even the pickiest student’s music tastes.

temporary pieces and pieces specifically commissioned for the ensemble.

Admission is free.

Lamont String Chamber Ensembles Concert Hamilton Hall Lamont Percussion Ensemble Con- Nov. 5 cert 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Gates Concert Hall Chamber ensemble performances Tuesday, Nov. 4 tend to make for a more intimate per7:30-9 p.m. formance. All ensembles are made up This ensemble performs four of music majors and are coached by concerts a year and this is their first members of the string faculty. Admisconcert of the 2014-2015 school year. sion to this event is free.

They play traditional percussion ensemble music, as well as more con- Choir Concert—Lamont Chorale,

Lamont Women’s Chorus, and Lamont Men’s Choir Gates Concert Hall Nov. 6 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Lamont Chorale is primarily comprised of music majors and is a mixed choir. It is the most advanced choir of the three performing. The Lamont Women’s Chorus is made up both of music majors and other members of the community, as anyone is encouraged to audition. The Lamont Men’s Choir is also open to any student who wishes to join. All three choirs will be performing both sacred and

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‘Best of Me’ a dramatic trip through �irst love

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In the latest Nicholas Sparks novel, James Marsden (left) and Michelle Monaghan (right) play Dawson and Amanda, high school sweethearts who experience love, drama and adventure as they reunite in their hometown.

By Chloe Barrett Contributing Writer

Do you believe in fate?

In The Best of Me, the newest film adaption of a Nicholas Sparks best seller, fate is a prominent theme. This tearjerker follows the ill-fated love of Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole, played

by Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden, with rising stars Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato portraying their younger selves.

In the opening of this tearjerker, viewers witness the near death of Dawson Cole when an oilrig explosion throws him off a 100-foot ledge into choppy, unforgiving waters. Miraculously, he survives, and develops a predilection that he lived because there was something he was still destined to do. Shortly thereafter, he learns the devastating news that his surrogate father and dear friend Tuck

Hostetler has died. For the first time since the tragic event that stole him away from the small North Carolina town he called home, Dawson returns to fulfill the last wishes of Tuck, and is surprised to find Amanda, his first and only love, has also come to say goodbye to the mentor who provided shelter for their high school romance.

Despite the estrangement in Amanda’s marriage, it’s abundantly clear that their love has survived;the more time Dawson spends with Amanda, the more convinced he becomes that she is the very reason he is still alive.

The movie alternates between the couple falling in love in the summer after their senior year of high school and the pair rediscovering that epic love over twenty years later in middle age. A staple of all Nicholas Sparks’ stories, Dawson and Amanda come from different sides of the tracks: Amanda was born into a successful, afflu-

ent family, while Dawson was born into a family of notorious criminals. Shortly after Dawson and Amanda meet, Dawson decides he must “As the nefarious forces that drove them apart two decades ago reemerge to threaten their relationship and well-being... will their love be able to conquer all?”

escape his toxic father and is taken in by Tuck Hostetler – played by Gerald McRaney.

On the night of Dawson and Amanda’s prom, Dawson’s father and his gang of fellow criminals jump Tuck, beating him unconscious and destroying his property.

When Dawson – accompanied by his cousin Bobby, played by Robby Rasmussen, and Bobby’s pregnant girlfriend April, played by Caroline Hebert – discover Tuck, Dawson rushes to his father’s house, intent on killing him.

In the midst of a struggle with his father, Dawson shoots the gun, but misses his father, accidently killing Bobby instead. Dawson is arrested and sentenced to eight years in prison. In spite of Amanda’s protests, Dawson breaks up with her and refuses to see her when she visits in the hopes that she will go to college and fulfill all her dreams.

Amanda’s life, however, does not go as planned: she gets pregnant in her second year at college, drops out and gets married. She has a son, and, three years later, a daughter who tragically dies as a toddler from Leukemia. In the wake of their daughter’s death, Amanda’s husband becomes an alcoholic and their mar-

riage ultimately becomes an unhappy one. However, she still feels a responsibility to try to make the marriage work for the sake of her son.

The odds are stacked against the love between Dawson and Amanda when they are both teenagers and adults, as the nefarious forces that drove them apart two decades ago re-emerge to threaten their relationship and well-being. Will their love be able to conquer all or will they be eluded of their chance at happiness together by fate for a second time?

Overall, the actors do a brilliant job at conveying their characters, and The Best of Me has everything you could want in a Nicholas Sparks movie: kissing in the rain, a father figure who doesn’t approve, love letters and--of course--lots and lots of tears.

Anyone looking for a good cry can catch The Best of Me in theaters Oct. 16.

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Pio playlist

Fresh beats hand-selected from the Clarion staff members to our readers with love.

Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison

All of Me - Betty Who

Balmy Night - Department of Eagles

Friday (Don’t Need It) - Little Comets

Don’t - Ed Sheeran

Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen - Hot

Sober - Childish Gambino

Sardines

Play With Fire - Vance Joy

Put On, Cologne - Donovan Woods

Left Hand Free - Alt-J

Falling - The Civil Wars

The Fillmore The Pretty Reckless - Oct. 17 The 1975 - Nov. 11 The Blue Bird Sondre Lerche - Oct. 15 Smallpools - Oct. 16 For more music news, check out: The KXDU Radio, which began broadcasting this Fall Quarter. at http://du.orgsync.com/org/kxdu/home The virtual edition of Pio Playlist, turned into a Tumblr-onlineedition at: http://pioplaylist.tumblr.com/ Hayden Cox’s music blog at: http://entertainment.duclarion.com/category/music/

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College textbooks: the elephant in the classroom Mike Ioffredo

Contributing Writer If textbooks are meant to be a valuable resource that help facilitate an education, why do students often feel taken advantage of by publishers and the professors who insist they buy them?

You’d be missing a pulse to deny that textbooks are expensive. Despite that harsh reality, it’s not uncommon for a professor to assign a textbook for his or her class and then refrain from using it.

Beyond losing money on what was once thought to be a “good investment,” students are discouraged and lose faith in professors whose very purpose is to be a source of trust and intellectual growth.

Today, the exorbitant price of textbooks along with the insensitive attitude demonstrated by some faculty, demonstrates that the college “experience” is both inefficient and unnecessarily expensive.

According to a report published earlier this year by the U.S. Public Inter-

est Research Group (PIRG), the price of textbooks has increased by 82 percent over the past ten years, or roughly three times the rate of inflation.

This spike in prices the past decade places students in a difficult position, begging the question: do textbooks offer the student value? Not surprisingly, in the same report, PIRG says 65 percent of students are deciding against purchasing required textbooks despite the negative impact it may have on their grades.

Many students, including myself, are asking themselves whether it is worth fifteen hours of taking orders at Park Burger to pay for a single textbook. More often, we are answering no. Those of us who are upperclassmen know the feeling of regret after we’ve spent two hundred dollars on one textbook at the DU bookstore only to discover that we really didn’t need it. And, by the time we figure it out, it’s too late to return it for full value.

And, while used and digital books

Some students have also criticized have helped, it seems more and more that the cost of the author’s “priceless professors who write a book and then knowledge” comes at too steep a price. make it a requirement for reference in When I spoke with one of my pro- their class. I’m sympathetic to faculty fessors about this problem, he acknowl- seeking a fair reward for accumulated knowledge and effort, but no edged only half of his one is served well when it’s students buy the textat the hands of more vulnerbook for the class, noting able students and escalating that much of what he “We, our higher education costs. teaches can be accessed professors More of us need to on the class’ Blackboard included, speak up in and after class page. And that’s exactly on this issue. We, our proit; many professors test are not well fessors included, are not well on lectures they give in served by served by the heavy hand of class and readings they the heavy the publishing industry. post to Blackboard or I challenge professors to Canvas – all easily acceshand of the think twice when determinsible by students. At the publishing ing the need and the type same time, students can industry.” of textbook appropriate for quickly query and find the course. Keep students in answers to problems mind and consider asking online. for our input regarding what Yet professors continue to require students to purchase we are willing or able to pay. Parents textbooks that aren’t essential to the and students don’t need another reason to question the value of an education. classroom learning environment.

Does DU have a handle on sexual violence?

Nikki Frick

Senior Reporter “I’m officially Mrs. Alfredsen,” said Michelle Alfredsen, who, with her wife Wendy, was finally able to make her marriage license official last week. She and Wendy received a license in Boulder this summer, but had a pending state case to legally recognize the marriage.

On Oct. 6, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear all appeals to same-sex marriage, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in many states. Following the ruling, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers ruled that all 64 county clerks must begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Both rulings signal a step forward in creating greater equality for LGBTQIA in the United States, Colorado, and the greater DU community.

They are also a call for further social change and acceptance everywhere.

While legal recognition of samesex marriage is crucial, these rulings are a reflection of greater social change in our nation and community.

“I feel a sense of optimism,” said Tim Gill, a Democratic activist attending a marriage equality rally in Denver “Not just because of Monday, Oct. 6 but because of what has been happening over the past several years.”

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Marriage Act, breaking down the wall against legal same-sex marriage. In just the past few years, support of legal same-sex marriage has increased to gain the majority: currently, 56 percent of Americans support it while only 38 percent oppose it.

Especially in the DU community, these rulings are signals for greater change ahead. While we may not see many students marrying during their time on-campus, the change is a stepping stone for the future. With legal recognition of same-sex marriage and increasing public support, the LGBTQIA community on-campus may continue pushing forward for social equality amongst peers.

Some of the issues that students may help to begin pushing forward are employment nondiscrimination and in-school programs to support young LGBTQIA students, as identified by the American Civil Liberties Union. It will likely be easier to push related movements forward with these new rulings. It is a signal that the country and state are ready to recognize equality and these initiatives will likely have quicker success.

Of course, social change can take time. The Supreme Court and Attorney General rulings are a signal of development, but it will take effort to enable universal equality. This

doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to take a long time to enact change: if we are willing, our community can ensure that equality is a priority now.

The DU community should take these rulings as an indicator that it is time to embrace and support social change, especially for students outside of the LGBTQIA community. Students do not have to participate in the QueerStraight Alliance to support the movement. Embrace equality of all students and we’ll make more change than could be made with legal action.

These rulings are a signal - both of change that has already occurred and change that is to come. As a part of the DU community, we must embrace the change to move forward as a group of equals.

On campus, The DU Queer Straight Alliance provides social events and resources for political support of the LGBTQIA community. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Driscoll Room 1880. More information is on their Facebook page, https://www. facebook.com/groups/qsadu/, or questions can be emailed to denverqsa@gmail.com.

Pioneer Voices:

what do you think should be the du mascot?

jason wodarski Sophomore Nevada “Go back to Boone.”

eric grossman Senior Illinois “I think it should be an inanimate object, something related to nature. It’s different from most schools, and isn’t offensive.”

ben dewhurst Freshman Iowa “Personally I think Boone is great. I think there is nothing offensive about him.”

viki eagle 2nd Year Graduate Student Colorado “I think it should be an astronaut.”

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DU alumnus confronts college loans Adan Juarez DU Alumnus

Over 70% of college graduates in America leave school with student loan debt, and I was one of them. Last year, the average amount of debt per student was $29,400 – which is a lot for anyone to saddle, especially a twenty-two year old.

To be clear, I wouldn’t trade my college experience for anything. It was absolutely invaluable and has enriched my life in ways that I haven’t even realized yet. But, like most valuable things, it came with a price.

And that price continues to rise. In fact, college tuition rates have risen faster than inflation every year since 1981. When you

add to this equation the major cuts in state funding and the increasing number of college enrollees, you get what Hillary Clinton recently called “one of the biggest problems we have in the country.” To address this problem will require a combination of efforts from colleges and universities, state governments, and student loan lenders. And the federal government must also do its part.

The federal government’s Pell Grant program provides grants based on a student’s financial need. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. However, the amount of Pell Grants has not kept up with the rise in college tuition costs, requiring students to borrow

more. In fact, the value of the maximum grant available at the average four-year public university fell from approximately 80% in the 1970s to just 31% last year.

Congress must continue the fight to strengthen the Pell Grant program, just as Hillary Clinton did in the Senate, when she fought to restore $270 million for the program that was cut during the Bush administration and introduced a bill to allow students to receive two Pell Grants a year instead of one.

Trust me, when you’ve taken out as much debt as me and my friends, you’re willing to work for any help you can get to pay it off, which is why service programs like AmeriCorps are becoming increasingly popular.

AmeriCorps offers loan forgive-

ness, cancellation, or grants in exchange for community service work. It was created in 1994, and since then, over 800,000 people have participated in the program, totaling over one billion hours of service all over the country.

It’s a win-win situation – at least when both sides live up to their end of the bargain.

For AmeriCorps volunteers, Hillary Clinton made sure government fulfilled its end of the bargain by pushing a bill through Congress to guarantee that every volunteer gets their education award. Teach for America, the program I joined, can only afford to give educational awards to some of its participants, and as luck would have it, I did not make the cut.

I obviously value education or I wouldn’t have dug

myself into this financial hole for mine, but I also want to help the next generation of young people pursue an education of their own, which is why I joined Teach for America in the first place. As a 7th grade math teacher at STRIVE Preparatory School in Denver, I’m doing what I love to do. The education award would just lift some financial burden off of my shoulders.

Most importantly, knowing that the federal government is doing all it can to address the increasing student loan debt in America would help reassure that I am not passing along the wrong message to my own students when I encourage them to strive for a college education. After all, I don’t want that message to end in their financial downfall.

addressing global environmental problems were that 1) countries were unwilling to halt various aspects of development, claiming it is necessary in order to be competitive, 2) finding the funds to operate such extensive policies proved challenging and 3) for countries who do not release a lot of emissions, there is no incentive to change their policies to accommodate the needs of more developed nations.

Naomi Klein, author of the book “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate,” proposed the addition of various regulations into the capitalism system. The book, published on Sept. 16 of this year, has already become a bestseller, showing that individual desires to save the earth still exist. Unregulated free trade and global warming have driven climate change for decades, putting short-term fiscal profits ahead of long-term sustainable practices. Regrettably, the only “green” cared about is the kind held in the Federal Reserve.

Nevertheless, increased citizen awareness and the harsh reality of a changing world has incentivized policy changes that are a step in the right direction for humanity. For example, at DU there are several organizations on campus that promote environmental protection. Citizen advo-

cates as well as the promise of lasting advantages have spurred legislative action even from countries whose economies depend entirely on natural resources and their development.

Advantages such as having breathable air, drinkable water and a developed agricultural sector, though universal, are more beneficial to developing nations because of the inability of those nations to develop technologies and institute policies that would protect the environment without harming their economies and private sector.

Significant strides have already been taken toward conquering the challenge of renewable energy sources. Almost a quarter of the world’s energy in 2011 was renewable, and this percentage is expected to grow as nations expand their budgets to include divesting from fossil fuels. Only recent technological advances have made renewable energy sources more desirable and profitable, not only to the private sector, but also to the environment.

In order for this state-ofthe-art equipment to bring about mass gains in stopping climate change, it is necessary to share it with lesser developed countries who do not have the ability to 1) develop their own technology

or 2) buy it from the developed world. These countries find more incentive in pursuing short term prosperity because the long term is not accessible to the if they collapse as a sovereign state from lack of economic growth and civil success.

Capitalism cannot be depended upon to encourage greater effort on behalf of the struggling nations, so it is the duty of the Western, developed world, to provide these technologies to the state governments so that they too can pursue energy efficiency.

Tensions between developed and developing nations, however, will not be fixed by such a policy.

Differences in prosperity continue to remain, but progress is no longer an idea for the future.

Tensions that arise naturally, such as a weaker nation feeling fear or distrust in the face of a more developed country, can be overcome when the role of environmental protection becomes a legitimate concern. When other factors provide the stigma of “self-betterment” in providing aid and assistance, there is a level of hypocrisy and distrust.

In order to save the environment, specific policy changes need to be implemented that undermine the capitalist system. This may be seen counter-intuitive, but no alternatives remain.

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Addressing global environmental problems has historically been a problem. As the development gap between developed and developing countries increases, the difficulties of finding a sustainable solution to the current environmental crisis are increasing. Not only is the common ground shrinking, but states are finding the demand for harmful ecological practices elevated as well.

The United States, a leading producer of harmful gasses and biochemicals, needs to take initiative in pushing for pragmatic legislation that will have the capacity to bring about global environmental change. The only way to do this is to take control of the market, transforming capitalism from its current state, and the advocacy of such a harsh policy must come from those who benefit from it the most — the Millennial generation — DU. Climate change is real. From

melting glaciers to rising water levels, there have been countless studies and statistics that prove the existence of a rapidly warming globe.

Not only are these changes in climate, weather, and ecosystems affecting the current world, hypotheses suggest future increased pollution, natural resource depletion, increases in waste and problems with its disposal, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, ocean acidification, ozone layer depletion and acid rain.

Any of these occurrences are severe enough to alter standards of living and should warrant serious concern from students as we are the people who will be forced to live with these unprecedented changes.

This past month, the 120 heads of state met at the U.N. Climate Summit. Unfortunately, not many things were decided upon, and the policies that were written and signed (a policy outlining deforestation and promises to keep funding the Green Climate Fund) were non-binding.

The primary problems faced by the U.N. Climate Summit in

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Are internships worth the sail?

Nikki Frick

Senior Reporter Internships are important for many college students: they can give students a taste of their desired career path while adding to the all-too-important “job experience” section of their resumés.

To an employer, interns — especially unpaid ones — can take some grunt work that their full-time employees don’t have time to complete. However, internships may not have as many advantages as students are led to believe. Students need to be selective about their internships, making sure that they will, in reality, reap the potential benefits.

The primary issue that students have is related to unpaid internships.

Many students receive internship positions in their industry only to end up cleaning bathrooms or fetching coffee. There are government regulations to ensure that students are receiving legal compensation for their work, but they have yet to meet the growing interest in unpaid internships. An increasing amount of employers are realizing the potential for free labor, and students are

eager to gain job experience in an economy that is still struggling to open jobs for recent graduates.

Although the potential for “free labor” is a prominent issue regarding internships, there are still many students who are willing to take unpaid internships in exchange for experience and college credit.

However, it is unclear how much an internship will affect future employment. A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) revealed that just 37 percent of graduates with an unpaid internship got at least one job offer, compared to 35.2 percent of graduates without any internship.

Clearly, unpaid internships do not give graduates a distinct employment advantage.

Unpaid internships are oftentimes not worth the effort. Instead, consider investing that valuable time on classwork, extracurricular activities, or even a “regular” job while in college. Having a paid job may help you stay afloat post-graduation to find jobs successfully. Leadership positions in extracurricular activities may also help employment, especially if you have passion in the activity. An unpaid internship, on

From Campus to the Capitol Alex Johnson Editor Emeritus

Momentum shift in the senate race?

As trees shed their leaves and change their colors on the Front Range of the Centennial State, voters and political pundits ask: Will Colorado flip from purple to red this election?

A political shocker stunned Coloradans last week. On Friday, the venerable Denver Post, Colorado’s largest newspaper in terms of circulation, endorsed Republican Senate candidate Cory Gardner.

This endorsement, while not a sure sign Gardner will win, might indicate a momentum shift in the Senate race between Gardner and incumbent Democrat Mark Udall.

The Post’s editorial board is considered left-leaning by many, including Politico, a D.C.-based political newspaper and website. The Denver Post also endorsed incumbent Governor John Hickenlooper over his GOP foil Bob Beauprez.

Several more key endorsements, including those statewide races for State Treasurer, Attorney General and Secretary of State are expected to be released in the coming days.

Why does the Post endorse-

ment matter? Days before ballots drop—they were mailed on Oct. 14—undecided voters look to media to determine their votes, and the Post is a widely-read daily.

Other papers also endorsed Gardner, including the Colorado Springs Gazette, a surprise to no one, and the Pueblo Chieftain, which serves a primarily Democratic electorate in a blue county.

The Post endorsement also matters because of the nature of the paper. It normally endorses Democrats, with a few noteworthy exceptions.

The language of the editorial endorsing Gardner was as much a condemnation of the incumbent; the paper wrote, “Udall is trying to frighten voters rather than inspire them with a hopeful vision. His obnoxious one-issue campaign is an insult to those he seeks to convince.”

Is the momentum now behind Gardner in this crucial race? Some argue yes.

Both candidates have amassed huge war chests in the race, with Gardner’s campaign bringing in $4.35 million in in the last quarter — nearly double what he pulled in for the quarter before that. Udall has not released his third quarter finance report yet. The incumbent has, however, raised nearly double Gardner’s sum, according to the Washington Post. Udall was ahead

the other hand, may or may not help you find a job.

The best alternative to an unpaid internship is a paid internship. In the same survey from NACE, 63.1 percent of graduates who had a paid internship got at least one job offer. This could be because employers end up hiring interns after their paid internship, but it is also due to the nature of the positions. Paid interns are not seen as volunteers.

As a result, paid interns can oftentimes cite work truly related to their desired industry in their resumé.

Students need to consider all options when applying to internships.

Unpaid internships are risky and may not help students’ employability.

Take a paid internship if possible: not

only will you get paid for your work, but you will also more likely increase your employability postgraduation.

Trying to figure out where to find those coveted internships? DU Career Services offers many methods for searching for internships on their website. You can also visit the Career Services in Driscoll Student Center South for more information.

Students also often overlook professors, who are great resources for finding internships or jobs. If you talk to professors in your major, they will most likely have great connections in your field. You can also talk to professors even if you haven’t had a class with them — just don’t forget to send them an email ahead of time to see if they’re willing to chat with you.

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in fundraising until very recently and was able to capitalize on his monetary advantage by airing early TV ads and establishing his message early on.

Polling still indicates this race is close, far too close for anyone to call.

While just weeks ago the Washington Post Election Lab, a midterm forecast, considered Udall a solid victor, it now gives Gardner a 79% chance of victory.

Ultimately, while endorsements matter, this race is far from being decided. Candidates will continue to pontificate, raise money and air TV ads until Nov. 4, and only then will the world know who won Colorado. Gardner’s campaign message expresses a desire to “shake up the Senate.”

On Nov. 4, he may do just that.

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DU men’s lacrosse releases 2014-2015 schedule

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Two Pios ursue victory against Brigham Young University players during one of the three Colorado Lacrosse Day games on Saturday Oct. 11.

Jillian Queri Sports Editor DU’s men’s lacrosse team announced their 2014-2015 schedule via a live Twitter reveal on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

DU, currently ranked no. 2 in the nation by to laxpower.com, has attended the Final Four Championships three times in the last four years and is looking to make another appearance. With strong, raw talent and an inspiring coaching staff, the Pioneers have an exciting season ahead of them.

Denver hosted the Colorado Lacrosse Day at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium and at the Diane Wendt Sports Fields on Oct. 11. The University of ColoradoBoulder, Colorado State University, Colorado College, Adams State University and Brigham Young University (BYU) were all in attendance.

The tournament was played roundrobin style and Denver faced ColoradoBoulder, Colorado State and BYU. Playing on their home turf for the first time this year, Denver defeated Colorado-Boulder in a high scoring game, 222. The Pioneers were also victorious over Colorado State, winning 9-2 and in DU’s final game of the day, the boys took home their third win over BYU, 10-2.

University of Maryland sophomore transfer, Connor Cannizaro, racked up seven goals and four assists for Denver throughout the day.

Before the official season begins, the Pioneers will host the Denver Outlaws at Peter Barton in the Sixth Annual Colorado Lacrosse Showcase on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. The current Minor Lacrosse League (MLL) champions, the Outlaws will be coming off their recent MLL championship title win when they face the Pioneers.

Former DU players and alumni Eric Law, Cameron Flint, Jeremy Noble and Dillon Roy will take the field for the Outlaws.

The no. 8 ranked Johns Hopkins University will face the Pioneers in an exhibition game on Jan. 24 in Baltimore. The last time Denver played Johns Hopkins was in 2011, when they defeated the Blue Jays 14-9.

In an exciting matchup scheduled for Feb. 2, Denver will face the reigning

national champions, Duke University, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Duke, who is currently ranked no. 1 in the country, will provide the Pioneers with some tough competition. Last season, Denver fell to Duke twice, 10-14 and 12-15.

The Pioneers will host six games at Denver’s Peter Barton this year, kicking off the season with a match against the no.

17 Air Force Academy on Feb. 21.

On Feb. 22, Furman University from South Carolina will be the second team to travel to Denver to face the Pioneers.

In the most challenging and hyped home game of the 2015 season, Denver will host the no. 4 Notre Dame University at Peter Barton on March 7 in an epic rematch. In a 2013 season game, Notre Dame fell 10-7 to DU and is seeking vengeance. The Fighting Irish, who made it to the NCAA championship game in 2014, lost to Duke University 11-9.

Georgetown University is scheduled to take on Denver at Peter Barton on March 28. The last time Georgetown and DU met, the Pioneers were victorious, winning 17-9.

In the penultimate home game of Denver’s 2014-15 season, the Pioneers will play Villanova University. The Pioneers defeated the no. 21 Villanova 9-8 in a close overtime victory last season.

On April 18, one week before the BIG EAST Tournament begins, Denver will host Providence University for their sixth and final home game of the season. Providence lost to the Pioneers with a tough score of 14-6 last season.

The large squad of 47 players will be coached under Bill Tierney for his sixth season at DU. John Orsen, who is new to Colorado and to the Pioneer coaching staff, will be a solid addition to the men’s lacrosse family.

Orsen, coming from Marquette University, made the move to the Mile High City to take on the position of Denver’s assistant coach.

Prior assistant, Dylan Sheridan left the Pioneers earlier this fall to take a coaching position at Princeton University.

During his time at Marquette, Orsen helped get the men’s lacrosse program off

the ground and to a recognizable level.

Last season, Marquette made itd first BIG EAST conference semi-final appearance under Orsen’s leadership. A past student and player at Hofstra University, Orsen also won the MLL league championship with the Chesapeake Bayhawks in 2012.

With years of college and professional lacrosse experience, Orsen is looking to bring strong leadership and helpful knowledge to the Pioneers.

“I have been so impressed with the great things people have said about John,” head coach Bill Tierney said. “His former coaches, employers and professional peers all comment on his positive nature and tireless work ethic. He will continue to do what Dylan Sheridan did for us, by having a strong say in what we do defensively, coaching our corps of face-off men, continuing to help us recruit young men of character and talent and developing game-day strategies. John will join Matt Brownand Trevor Tierney to make up a coaching staff of which I am most proud, and one that will continue to lead the University of Denver closer to our goal of a national championship.”

Denver has also added a new crop of 11 freshmen to their roster. The new Pioneer talent includes Trevor Baptiste, Matthew Billings, Brendan Bomberry, Jeremy Bosher, Connor Donahue, Todd Fedyck, Grant Gravitt, Matt Jones, Sean Mayle, Colton McCaffrey, Trey McGee, Liam McHugh, Nick Phillips and Joe Reid.

Returning Pioneer stars include 2014 USILA-All American seniors Wesley Berg and Erik Adamson. Sophomore Christian Burgdorf, who was a 2014 USILA- Honorable Mention All American is returning, as well, along with sophomore 2014 Inside Lacrosse Freshman of the year, Zach Miller. 2014 BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year, Ryan LaPlante, will also be playing in his final season with the Denver Pioneers.

Cannizzaro a sophomore attack transfer for the University of Maryland, will be joining his older brother, senior midfielder Sean Cannizzaro, on the field.

This brotherly-duo is looking to bring some new chemistry and excitement to Denver’s team for Sean’s final season.

Women’s lax wins two exhibition games Jillian Queri Sports Editor The no. 25 DU’s women’s lacrosse team dominated Regis University at the Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium in an exhibition game on Oct. 8, winning 13-4.

The first game of the year for the Pioneers took place on Oct. 4 at the University of Colorado- Boulder against the CU Buffs, winning 16-6. Another exhibition event, Denver brought home their first victory of the year after this game.

“I think we did a really good job of controlling the ball in the first half. I thought Kiki [Boone] did a great job of draw controls and coming up with it. The attack really settled down, that was something that we were working on coming off of CU, where we thought we played a little bit too fast in that first half,” said head coach Liza Kelly in an interview with Denver media.

With a roster of 28 players, including eight freshman and seven seniors, Denver has new and old talent to work with this upcoming season.

“We’ve got two games under our belt, which is great and I think that sometimes, it’s hard as a coach to practice without having any games because the games really tell you what you need to work on,” Kelly said.

Starting Oct. 18, Denver will travel to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., for a weekend of lacrosse.

During the Georgetown Fall Playday, the Denver Pioneers will play three games on Oct. 18. First facing Georgetown, Denver will then take on James Madison University, followed by a game against Lehigh University.

“I think Georgetown will be a very good test for us. So I think it’s really working on our stick work and our fitness to get us where we need to be towards the end of the season,” Kelly said.

The Pioneers will have a week to prepare for their annual Alumnae at Peter Barton on Oct.25.

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Pio Bio: Viktor Doka www.duclarion.com Carolyn Angiollo Staff Writer

The Clarion spoke with men’s golf senior Viktor Doka over the weekend.

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SPORT: Golf GRADE: Senior MAJOR: Undeclared

Q: What year are you and what are you majoring in?

A: I am a senior and I am majoring in economics and finance.

Q: Where are you from?

A: I was born in Switzerland and lived there for six years. Then I lived six years in Spain and four in South Africa.

Q: When did you start playing golf?

A: I held a golf club before I could walk. I learned how to walk holding a golf club.

Q: Did you play golf in high school?

A: Well, I went to a golf academy in Orlando for sophomore, junior and senior years. It was a good experience and it was similar to college, just with more rules.

Q: How did you come to DU? A: Coach Hoos, who isn’t a coach anymore, recruited me during my junior year at a big international tournament in Miami. I came for a tour at DU and I like it.

Q: How was the transition to college?

A: It took me almost two quarters to get used to Denver and college. I didn’t know anyone when I came and the years have flown by. We travel all over the country to play tournaments, which is nice.

Q: How has the season been going so far?

A: We’ve played two tournaments so far

this year—I played one of the two. In the tournament I played, I was 17th out of 80. This year we have a very competitive team of nine and only five golfers get to go out so I didn’t make the roster for the other tournament. The team placed third in both tournaments of 15+ teams.

Q: Have you set any personal goals?

A: I just want to play as many tournaments as I can because it’s my last year and it’s always nice to play different teams and get out of Denver.

Q: What about team goals?

A: Hopefully we make it to the postseason and regionals and nationals. This is the first time I think we can make it to nationals because we have a very good team and that is what everyone is looking forward to.

Q: Are you looking forward to the remainder of the season?

A: There is a tournament next week in Kansas and there is another one this quarter in California. Then we start playing again in February and go until June. We get to play at Stanford on their course this season in the spring and I’m very excited for that.

Q: What’s your best score?

A: My very first time in America, I played in Orlando and shot a 63. I’m pretty sure it’s still the course record.

Q: Will you play golf after college?

A: I am thinking about it. It all depends on how the next half-year goes.

Club rugby takes UCCS Continued from page 1 Three minutes into the second half, DU scored another field goal to increase their lead to 11-3. Two minutes later, UCCS had an impressive run that led to them scoring a try but the conversion was no good. UCCS scored another try in the 22nd minute and again the conversion was no good. The score at this point was 11-13 with UCCS in the lead. UCCS was dominating the second half. With three minutes remaining in the game, Denver’s junior Jim Flanagin scored a try putting the Pioneers ahead.

The conversion was again no good, but all DU had left to do was hold UCCS and a win would be secured.

DU held UCCS and came out with a victory, their third in a row. The team’s first two wins came against the University of Northern Colorado and Mesa State.

The final score was 16-13.

“We turned over the ball too much and we were playing their game. We were also too sloppy in the ruck. We’re 3-0 but this is a very young team. We graduated three All-Americans and going forward, I hope our experience catches up to us and we make the post-season like we have the last few years,” head coach Allan Wilson said.

The next DU Club Rugby game is on Oct. 18 against Colorado College-Red Rocks. A location is yet to be determined.

Mens’s basketball Oct.15, 2014 hopes to reach new heights Braiden Albrecht-Reed Senior Reporter After finishing in fourth place out of the eight teams in the Summit League 2013-2014 season, DU’s men’s basketball team is aspiring for even greater results this upcoming season.

Recently tabbed to finish second in their conference, the upcoming year provides ample opportunity for growth and success for a hungry Pioneer squad.

The team features only two seniors, including guards Cam Griffin and Brett Olson. Olson was recently named Summit League Preseason Player of the Year after his prior performances last season. This recognition comes after averaging 14.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds and being named to the All-Summit League First Team in his junior season.

Other returning starters include forwards Jalen Love and Bryant Rucker.

From Kansas and Texas respectively.

These players will be relied upon to provide leadership and improved play for the squad.

“Like any team, our goal is to win a conference championship and go to the [NCAA] tournament. But we also each have goals with each other to perform at our best individually. If that means going a little bit harder in practice or working out extra on our own, we expect that out of one another,” redshirt freshman Dorian Butler said.

With the dawn of a new season comes a new crop of freshmen as well.

Committed to play this upcoming year are Daniel Amigo, Cam Delaney, Christian Mackey and Jake Pemberton.

“They all bring something different to the table. Size, strength, speed and skill. [I am excited for] All four of those components,” said Butler in regards to the freshmen.

It is unclear who, if anyone, will be redshirted before the season commences. Viewed as taking a year off, redshirting is actually an intensive and critical process.

Redshirting allows a player to focus on their own skills while not having the pressure to produce in games. They can grow into their bodies and work on their weaknesses while preparing for game action later on in their careers.

“I think the redshirting has definitely molded me into a better player.

[It] gave me a chance to learn offense and get stronger and faster,” said Butler.

Rounding out Denver’s roster are redshirt freshmen Duke Douglas, sophomore Josiah Dunn, redshirt junior Marcus Byrd and Pioneer junior Nate Engesser.

This group of players will hopefully strengthen throughout the season, whether through scoring or good defense.

“I think my role is going to be, being a concrete guy who can give you solid minutes. Maybe not scoring a bunch, but getting rebounds and blocking a shot here and there, while providing good defense. Just whatever I need to do to be contribute to the team,” said Butler.

With a solidified, team-oriented mindset, the Denver Pioneers have a bench that can come into games and compete with talent.

This group’s secondary scoring, effective defense and hustle will undoubtedly play a major role in Denver’s quest of making the NCAA National Tournament.

DU basketball will kick off its year on Nov. 16 at home against Idaho State.