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Volume 38, Issue 29

April 13, 2016

Administration and students: partners in debt President Jordan and student leaders discuss financial issues eferna14@msudenver.edu

Steve Jordan, president of MSU Denver, met with student leaders and activists April 6 to discuss mounting student debt and the university’s plans to tackle the problem. Educating students about debt relief options is a top priority according to MSU Denver administration officials. “It seems like a lot of the rebuttals to what we’re talking about come through as, ‘we have a big bucket of fruit. We are the least moldy fruit,’” said MSU Denver senior Tom Gerhovsky. Student leaders called for the meeting with Jordan in order to better understand how administration officials were meeting students’ needs regarding the cost of higher education. “We are the lowest funded four year institution in the United States with 15,000 or

more students.” Jordan said. MSU Denver’s declining enrollment rates, as well as low state funding and cuts to higher education have lead to rising tuition costs for students. Despite that, MSU Denver belongs to the lowest quarter of the country when it comes to price of attendance. According to Steve Kreidler, vice president of administration, finance, and facilities, new faculty and staff are trained to counsel students in debt relief options, such as income based repayment and public service loan forgiveness. Raising campus wages to $15 an hour was one of many issues discussed during the meeting. Kelsey Smith, founder of the Student Labor Action Project, challenged the university to begin raising pay rates from minimum wage in

order to better reflect the the high cost of living in the Denver area. Jordan countered with the challenge of balancing the needs of staff and faculty with those of students. He acknowledged students face difficult financial choices by living in Denver. Also discussed was the rate of student participation in student government. According to Christian Solano, president of the Student Government Assembly, only 1,100 students voted out of an electorate of nearly 21,000. Administration officials lamented the lack of meaningful student political action on the steps of Capitol Hill. “I keep praying for the day when 1,000 students will show up on the doorsteps of the capital,” said Jordan, after pounding the discussion table. “You gotta do it. When we

were upset over the Vietnam era we showed up at the Capitol.” Jordan urged student leaders at the meeting to use their network of activist leaders at other universities to rally support for higher education at the state house. April 14, SLAP will hold a rally at civic center park with other advocacy groups, calling for the minimum wage to be raised to $15. However, Alie Hermanutz, SLAP’s vice president, said he’s seen the student body be generally disinterested in any form of political or social engagement. This leaves the will of the student body to be expressed by the few who do participate — an unrepresentative sample. Hermanutz said, “I think a lot of them just go by the wayside and the people who participate are the ones who want a new Starbucks.”

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MSU Denver senior Philip Dennis has been studying dance for three years. He dances through an interactive art piece on April 12. The piece was created by UCD student Elena Jones, and can be used as an alternative pathway for students to walk through. The colors are inspired by the sunset. Photo by McKenzie Lange • mlange4@msudenver.edu

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Whiz Khalifa and Lil’ Wayne to toke up Denver

420 rally returns to Civic Center Park

By Alex Ager aager1@msudenver.edu Rappers Lil’ Wayne and Wiz Khalifa will perform under a thick cloud of smoke for the Annual 420 rally in Civic Center Park April 16.

Since Colorado’s pioneering legalization of marijuana, it has become a hub of the culture. The event is hosted by Colorado based companies Sweet Leaf and MassRoots. Billed by organizers as the world’s largest 420 rally, last year’s event was estimated by the Denver Post to have more than 125,000

Aaron Drew, 22, smokes a blunt at 4:20 p.m. at Civic Center Park on April 18, 2015. In 2015 there were 125,000 participants at the 420 rally. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

attendees. Free concert tickets sold out to those who signed up early. Tickets are still available for purchase through private vendors. “We could not be more excited to welcome Lil’ Wayne and Wiz Khalifa, two of the most accomplished artists in the country, to our celebration of the culture and legalization of cannabis,” said Miguel Lopez, president of the Denver Annual 420 rally non-profit organization. Rap culture has long embraced and been intertwined with cannabis culture. Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa are both outspoken advocates for the drug’s use and legalization. Co-headliner Wiz Khalifa has devoted many songs to marijuana and even has his own line of commercial cannabis strains. The rally began in 1993, pioneered by one of Denver’s most vocal marijuana activists, Ken Gorman. It started small with only a few hundred attendees. With the help of Gorman and many others, the rally grew into what it is today, according to Westword’s 2014 rally preview. MSU Denver freshman Matt Woolem attended the event last year. “It was cool to see the mixing pot of people there. Gangbangers, students, hippies, regular

looking people, famous people,” he said. According to the Huffington Post, the phrase “420” was first used in 1971 by a group of students from San Rafael High School in San Rafael, California. The group, who called themselves the Waldos, coined the term as code for when they smoked everyday after school at 4:20 p.m. The phrase took hold with psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead in the ’70s and High Times took the phrase global in the ’90s when it began using it in its magazine. College student participation in 420 has also been a source of controversy. In 2009, University of Colorado at Boulder Chancellor Tim DiStefano wrote in a letter to his students, “On April 20, 2009, we hope that you will choose not to participate in unlawful activity that debases the reputation of your university and degree.” CU Boulder closed the campus on 420 from 2012-2014 to stop massive gatherings. Last year’s Denver rally had 243 people cited or arrested. Of those citations, 196 were marijuana related. In an interview with 9News, Lopez said, “Responsibly, we inform people that it’s illegal, but at the same time, it’s not our political position to respect those laws.”

National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies comes to Denver to celebrate heritage Photo and story by Michel Hansen mevans41@msudenver.edu The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies held a conference in Denver April 6-9 to teach, inspire and inform on all things Chicana/o. The MSU Denver Department of Chicana/o Studies hosted members of the association and helped sponsor the event. Professors from MSU Denver joined in on the panels and discussions throughout the conference. The department received a $5,000 grant from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion that helped fund the event. The Chicana/o movement, or Movimiento, arose in the ’60s and ’70s in response to the oppression Mexicans faced from those in power around them. People who faced inequality stood together in solidarity against those treating them harshly. They fought for equal education and out of the struggle came out identifying as Chicana/o. NACCS developed as a result of the movement. Its goal is to provide educational opportunities for chicanas/os. The conference fosters a scholarly environment where students, academics and anyone interested in the field can collaborate and learn from each other.

Adriana Nieto, who teaches Introduction to Chicana/o studies at MSU Denver, participated in four panels during the conference. During a panel, Nieto recalled taking a stand against a derogatory mascot name in the ’90s at Adam’s State. Even though it occurred two decades later, she said, the stand was still part of El Movimiento.

According to panelists, the movement is not over, just different. Where the parents and grandparents have left off, children have continued their legacy of activism. “I wanted to hear about the movement,” said one of Nieto’s students, MSU Denver freshman Davon Burnley. “I liked it. It was really informative.”

Yoselin Meza-Miranda, left, and President Isahar Mendez perform at the History Colorado Center for the NACCS Noche de Cultura on April 8. Mendez joined MSU Denver’s mariachi band in 2013.

MSU Denver freshman Michaela Martinez said the panel discussion hit close to home. Her family has lived in North Denver for a long time and was affected by many of the same things that happened to the Mexican community during el Movimiento. During the conference, MSU Denver’s Deputy Provost Luis A. Torres received the NACCS scholar award for 2016. He has been involved in the organization for a long time and held the national chair position in ’92 and ’93. What struck Torres at the conference this year was how quickly Chicana/o studies are advancing. Ten years ago it focused on literature, history, sociology and education. Now, its scope has expanded to include environment, health care, diabetes, gentrification and pollution. A cultural night hosted at History Colorado Center on Friday was open to NACCS attendees and the general public. The event combined tacos, cake, community and mariachi music into a cultural evening to be remembered. The chair of the Chicana/o studies department at MSU Denver, Ramon Del Castillo, who obtained the grant, said “It’s a wonderful conference that allows us to showcase Denver and our culture.”

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From one Auraria paper to another The CU Denver Sentry student vote began Monday this week and will continue through tomorrow (April 11-15). The referendum will decide if the student-run newspaper for UCD students will continue to exist in years to come. Metropolitan staff members and journalism students comment on the importance of the student voice and what the Sentry means to them.

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The continued existence of the CU Denver Sentry is absolutely in the best interest of student journalism on Auraria Campus. What does it say about the sad state of student journalism when a university decides it can’t provide its students a medium with which to provide content, to practice journalism and to get their work published?

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To close the window that allows students to find pride in the events that they participate in, to deny them the ability to show their parents and community, to take from the students their ability to practice their craft, you take away what it is to be a college student.

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My thursday mornings on campus consist of a few things: coffee, blueberry oatmeal and locating the most recent copy of The Metropolitan. The Metropolitan has provided me entertainment and aspiration through my career at MSU Denver, and I cannot think of a better way for me, a journalism student, to be involved. Without having student led media, we cannot grow as students and young professionals.

Monopoly is only enjoyable when we’re talking about the game. A media monopoly on campus is less than ideal. The coverage of campus events that don’t include MSU Denver will likely suffer, not because they aren’t important, but because one paper can’t manage to cover three schools in the way they deserve. Kelsey Nelson l knelso60@msudenver.edu The Sentry has to stay open. Period. This newspaper is the only source for CU Denver students to share their voices and deliver good journalism about different happenings on and off Auraria Campus. And besides, “The Metropolitan” would be sad that it didn’t have anyone to compete against for Auraria student readership.

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The possible closure of the Sentry comes as sad news. It’s disappointing to think that it may become yet another casualty of cutbacks and apathy. Compared to some of the more frivolous and outrageous charges today’s students are faced with, this seems like a situation that could easily be avoided. A student run college paper is more than just an extracurricular club. It’s a voice for the students and a source of school pride. The referendum requiring students to chip in a measley four bucks is a small price to pay for such a vital piece of CU culture.

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Alexandra Gorski l agorski1@msudenver.edu I am not a CU Denver student, but it does not take being a student to recognize the wealth of experience having a school paper can truly be. Think of the opportunity students are being denied if The Sentry no longer exists. CU Denver students lose out on the opportunity to gain experience necessary for their future that will be harder to obtain otherwise.

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I love newspapers with all my heart, so my gut reaction to whether or not CU Denver’s Sentry should stay is a big, “Hell yes.” However, unless the Sentry plans to use the $4 fee to continually improve, then call me a maybe. Mostly, the Sentry seems like it suffers from the lack of support of a journalism department. If I were a student at CU Denver I’d be happy to cough up the four bucks to keep the paper going, but only if it came with a guarantee they’d get more help to clean it up. Deanna Hirsch l dhirsch6@msudenver.edu

I could never support the closing of a newspaper, no matter what struggle they are going through. The newspaper industry is dying and I think it is so important to keep as many newspapers running as possible to save what is left of the industry.

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The developing art scene of Denver Catching a glimpse of the city’s rising creative community By Victoria Edstedt vedstedt@msudenver.edu Denver is a city rapidly embracing creativity with growing art districts that are becoming more and more popular among the public and artists themselves. “I remember back in the ’80s, there was nothing,” said Jill Mustoffa, a photographer and a multimedia artist. “There was maybe three galleries that I can think of, and now, art districts are everywhere.” The Santa Fe and the River North art districts are the leading areas for visual art in the city. They are famous for the First Friday Art Walks, where all the galleries are open to visit and artists can show and promote their work. “I like the Santa Fe art district because it’s consolidated. It has a longer history of having all the galleries open down one street,” said Grace Noel, a painter and a print maker with the Denver Art Society. “The RiNo art district is being a really vibrant and rich community of people who are exploring what is new, hip, trendy.” Like other artists, Noel feels that arts in Denver are constantly evolving,

becoming more diverse and accessible. She sees tremendous opportunities for personal development and wants to stay and create here. Many artists and designers from out of state have moved to Denver seeking jobs and university programs. MSU Denver student Daisy Corso is a recent transfer from Youngstown, Ohio, majoring in communication design. “I’ve never seen so many people with so many different kinds of art. Performance art, photography, painting, design — all on one strip. It was so amazing and inspiring,” Corso said. “Every First Friday is huge,” said Charles Lantz, a musician living right down the block from Santa Fe. “Everybody is very open-minded about the arts, which I really like.” Arts and culture in Denver continue to flourish. More people get involved every day and citizens love to see all the changes happening. “There is variety of work, variety of talent, variety of mediums that are everywhere, and it’s just growing so much,” Noel said.

Artist Grace Noel, 28, has been making art professionally for eight years. Noel participates in the First Friday Art Walk each month at The Underground, the basement level of the Denver Art Society.

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April 13, 2016 Met Features

A look behind a lifelong love of books Photo and story by Michel Hansen mevans41@msudenver.edu

The warm earthy smell of thousands of yellowing pages greets customers and surrounds Holly Brooks while she stands behind the counter. After visiting all the used books stores in Colorado, Brooks couldn’t stop thinking about one: Capitol Hill Books. She went back to it and demanded a job. She did not realize she would become the owner and savior of Denver’s iconic bookstore that sits on the corner of Colfax and Grant Street, across the street from the Capitol. After living in many different US states as well as France, Japan and New Zealand, Brooks, now 65, finally found her permanent home in 1993. “I am so stuck in Denver,” Brooks said. Reading was always important to Brooks’ family. She remembers all the

“Winnie the Pooh” stories that were read to her. “I can even still recite some of the poems,” she said. When she was in fourth grade she decided she would become a poet, but quickly changed her mind and gravitated toward fiction. “It feeds your imagination,” Brooks said. Brooks became the owner of Capitol Hill Books in 2005 after her boss said she would close the store if Brooks didn’t buy it. “I couldn’t bear to see it close,” she said. After only four years as an employee she became the owner. Of the store’s three owners, she has owned it the longest and plans to keep the store open as long as the landlord doesn’t sell the building. “I wouldn’t ever want to do anything else,” Brooks said. “It just would break my heart.” A customer wanted to buy books for his wife to encourage her as she goes back to work after raising their child. Brooks was excited to recommend books to him. One,

“What to do With My Life,” is about having a second career. “I love this job,” Brooks said. Customers who are in their 30s or 40s come into the store. They tell Brooks about memories of coming to this same store with their parents when they were kids. “It is really inspiring that millennials are still reading paper books,” Brooks said. The book business is not the most profitable business so Brooks owns two rental properties to provide extra income. Counting herself, she has four employees. She works five days a week, including Sunday so her employees can have that day off. She doesn’t ever take a break for lunch. According to her employees, Brooks provides a good environment to work in. They all enjoy different types of books, and share those different genres with each other and their customers. “Holly’s a great boss. You really want to put in good work for her, make

her happy, make her proud,” employee Stephen Todd said. Brooks responds to the diversity of customers that come into the store in a professional and encouraging way, according to employee Matthew Durward. “A lot of guys have crushes on Brooks. They will pop their heads in the door and say, ‘I love you, Momma. I love you,’” Durward said. Brooks describes her shop as “kinda funky and cute.” She puts her collection of masks up on the walls and decorates the store’s windows in different themes throughout the year. Reading chairs and stools are scattered down aisles of wellstocked and organized rows of books. When Brooks’ day ends you will find her in her second home in her reading chair, book in hand next to her partner of 21 years enjoying their favorite pastime.

In 2005 Holly Brooks saved Capitol Hill Books from closing its doors permanently, keeping a favorite spot in Denver open to its fans. The store was established 36 years ago and has had three different owners in its time.

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Talking with the Talent of “Everybody Wants Some”

Photo and Story by Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu Sitting together before their interview began, actors Glen Powell, J. Quinton Johnson and Wyatt Russell couldn’t be more laid back. Written and directed by Richard Linklater, the film tells the story of recently recruited college baseball team members transition into independence and college life over the course of a weekend. “It’s been surprising how universal it’s been,” said Powell, who played the character Finnegan. “The reviews have been really positive because I think there is something in here for everybody.” “What’s cool is that every time I talk to someone new, nobody has the same thing they liked in the movie. It’s always something different,” said Russell, the actor behind the character Willoughby. Critics have focused on the similarities it has to Linklater’s trademark work “Dazed and Confused.” “This is its own movie, and I think in a lot of ways, more fun,” Powell said. The actors attributed much of this to the mindset they carried throughout the production. Working together, they kept a unified effort in making the film as good as possible in its own ways. “Everybody was, like, pitching [ideas] for each other and was like, ‘Oh, I want you to have this moment,’” Powell said. “Everybody wanted each other to win the whole movie.” This teamwork made an impact not only on the film but on the actors themselves. Johnson, the actor behind the character Dale Douglas, noted the benefits of everyone working this way. “A lot of this stuff is fun, and it’s great to do good work, but it’s about doing the work and being a good person,” said Johnson.

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When the film ended the actors faced a similar challenge with matching the experience they were able to have working with the cast and crew they did.

Reviews: Guns, Depression and Time “Post Pop Depression”

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By Chris Bjork cbjork1@msudenver.edu How does one deal with the certainty of death while trying to build a legacy to leave behind, or cope with the fear and realization that it will be forgotten anyway? These profound and impactful questions are explored in Iggy Pop’s latest album, “Post Pop Depression.”

For the late-aged Iggy Pop, who is highly regarded as one of the most prolific, influential and rebellious punk rock musicians of all time, these questions are of the utmost relevance. “Post Pop Depression” is fronted by an all-star cast of rock musicians, including Joshua Homme and Dean Fertita from Queens of the Stoneage and Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys. Between the impressive band lineup and the three years that have elapsed since Iggy’s last project, this album has high expectations from diehard fans. Fortunately, Iggy Pop and company do not disappoint , they successfully deliver a project filled with introspective songwriting, catchy melodies and a tight ominous production. Joshua Homme’s signature guitar style and production is immediately identifiable within seconds of the opening track, “Break Into Your Heart.” Homme’s presence on “Post Pop Depression,” while readily apparent, adds a flavorful mix to Iggy’s songwriting and enhances the quality of the album. Iggy instantly makes his desires and intentions crystal clear using the opening lyrics, “I’m going to break into your heart. I’m going to crawl under your skin and follow to see where you begin.” Homme’s dark and distorted guitar tone matches perfectly with Iggy’s trebly vocal lines and Healy’s thumping drum beat. “Gardenia” features a foot stomping groove, aided through the guitars balanced reverb and groovy bass lines. The song highlights Homme’s vocal strength with his beautifully implemented vocal harmonies throughout the track’s choruses. “American Valhalla” transitions into slightly darker territory with a dissonant opening and xylophone melody that moves into a marching, sliding bass groove, giving the song a sinister sound.

“I was trying to tell all the other guys ‘Enjoy this moment. This is as good as it gets,’” said Powell. “It’s rare, but when you get it, it’s magical.”

Iggy elicits his deepest ruminations on death and the questioning of his own legacy as an artist. This is demonstrated through lyrics like, “Death is the pill that’s hard to swallow. Is anybody in there, and can I bring a friend?” and “I’ve nothing but my name.” “Sunday” is easily one of the best songs on the album. The track is complimented with a pulsing drum beat that tightly revolves around spacious and expressive guitar riffs, providing the track with a synchronized and danceable quality. The song takes an unexpected but creative turn for the conclusion. The melody melts into an orchestral theme, backed by a gorgeous array of strings, brass instruments and woodwinds. The only downfalls the album faces are in the occasional moments toward the end where some of Iggy’s vocal and lyrical ideas become a bit too quirky. For example, “Chocolate Drops” kicks off with an excellent instrumental that has a slight bluesy feel and is topped with some well-placed piano flourishes. However, when Iggy sings, “When you get to the bottom and near the top, your shit turns into chocolate drops,” I can’t help but wince. “Vulture” suffers similar problems when Iggy wails in a shaky falsetto throughout each chorus, ultimately ruining the vibe of the song. The album finishes off strong with a menacing banger of a hit, where Iggy yells directly at his listeners about his frustrations of living in a media and technology saturated world. The majority of “Post Pop Depression” successfully highlights Iggy’s progression and the collaborative efforts of the notable personnel. With plenty of compelling songwriting and great jams, Iggy proves that even with a worried mind, there is still plenty to lust for in life.

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By Pacific Obadiah pobadiah@msudenver.edu Now that enough time has passed for everyone to get caught up, The Metropolitan brings you our review of “House of Cards” season four. President, Frank Underwood, returns for another season of political maneuvering, backstabbing, and the finest leadership America has seen. As always, “House of Cards,” remains a very well polished show. From camera angles to lighting and set design, everything looks as it should, never once breaking immersion. Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) continues to be a ruthless politician who won’t stop at anything. Meanwhile, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) continues her path to power, and along the way meets with clarity which points her in the right direction. Alongside Claire and Frank, we see Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly), and Seth Grayson’s (Derek Cecil) story unfold. Season three met with some of the lowest reception of the series, scoring an aggregate of 77%, while it wasn’t dismal, it left viewers wanting more. Throughout the previous season, we saw Frank struggle after each attack, but it lacked the highs that made us cheer for our favorite corrupted politician. Fortunately, season four is strong, and very rewarding. Picking up right after season three’s cliffhanger, viewers are provided with an appropriate conclusion

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that doesn’t brush off the events, but rather, answers it in a way that is satisfying. The newest season has several story arcs it, some taking longer than others, and many overlapping. As a long time viewer of the series, I appreciated seeing the show tie up loose ends. While season four is full of conclusion along the way, it manages to untie some knots. Throughout the season, Frank battles health, republicans, and even his own allies. Amidst character arcs, the writers of the show continue to draw parallels between the show and the current political climate. It is these parallels that make the show more enticing, as we see all the deals made behind closed doors. Though, not everything in season four is the same. Asides, a trademark technique in “House of Cards” is in short supply, while not entirely lacking, there are few and far between, and the ones that are there have been modified. While this technique didn’t quite sit well with me, I can appreciate the attempt to change things up alongside a story full of changes. Additionally, season four gives us something new in place of the asides. Viewers have known Frank to be a great orator, but now we get to see him preparing for his speeches. This effect is made all the more powerful when these scenes are interweaved into the speech itself. We see Frank read methodically, pause on a word, add something new, and then a cut to Frank delivering his speech with power. Season four learned from season three’s mistakes, and improved on most of its strength. The story is so enticing, full of high and low moments, I found myself binge watching the show. Arguably, the newest season is one of the best in the series, and viewers would be doing themselves a favor to watch it. The last few episodes are strong, and setting up for something big, the finale does not disappoint.

B+ By Kavann Tok ktok@msudenver.edu Imagine a film that puts you in the shoes of the main character and plunges you into a high-speed world of violence, revenge and retribution. “Hardcore Henry” is an experimental film and the first of its kind. It succeeds in putting the audience in the heart of the scene, similar to first-person POV video games such as “Call of Duty,” “Far Cry” and “Bioshock.” Adrenaline junkies who love high-octane action will adore this movie. Filmed using heavy editing, RussianAmerican director Ilya Naishuller gives the audience the illusion of non-stop action from beginning to end. What “Hardcore Henry” lacks in plot, it makes up for in technique. This next generation

“Quantum Break”

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By Pacific Obadiah pobadiah@msudenver.edu Time is an egg, it’s broken. It’s up to you to fix it and stop the end of time. “Quantum Break” is a third person action game, intertwined with a live action show. Players take the role of Jack Joyce (Shawn Ashmore) as he arrives at Riverport University to meet up with his brother William Joyce (Dominic Monaghan) and an old friend Paul Serene (Aiden Gillen). Jack then witnesses the activation of the first ever time machine, but things go awry, and an explosion breaks time itself. Jack, dosed with a high amount of chronon is left with time powers and immune to “stutters” in time. These stutters occur more frequently as time unravels, freezing everyone except Jack. Amidst all of this, a mysterious company, Monarch Solutions, has been slowly buying bits of the fictional town Riverport, and ascends on the university beginning a manhunt for Jack. The story unfolds over the course of five acts and four live action episodes. Jack’s new powers help him fight the militarized company. These powers include time vision (which highlights environmental objects and enemies for players) a time dodge, and the ability to launch a bubble that temporarily freezes enemies within it. As the game progresses Jack develops more powers, namely a time shield, a style of filmmaking gives viewers a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. It’s so effective that the viewer will subconsciously find themselves diving, climbing, jumping, ducking and dodging bullets right along with Henry. It’s a rush to say the least. You, the viewer, wake up in a lab without an arm and a leg, remembering nothing of what has happened. Vague memories of being bullied as a child are the extent of your reality. A woman who claims to be your wife (Haley Bennett) tells you that your name is Henry, as she installs a new robotic arm and leg. Immediately after, the lab is infiltrated by soldiers and a menacing villain named Akan (Danila Kozlovsky). He kills the other scientists to obtain your bio-cyber technology and kidnaps your

time dash and a time bomb. Hopefully, you’re starting to see a pattern. Truly, I’m hard boiled to find much wrong with this game. The game itself plays smoothly, the integration between fast paced gunplay and time powers mesh well, allowing players to feel like a powerful badass, yet the game remains a steady challenge. At the end of each act, players take control of the main antagonist, Paul Serene and are given the choice of two options. These junction points drastically change the game and the following acts, in ways both small and large. Four 20 minute episodes break up the five acts and instead of expanding on Jack’s story, the live action episodes focus on giving depth to the enemy. While helping to tell the grand scheme, each episode sets up the following act and gives context to its events. Time traveling tales can be scrambled, but Remedy Entertainment has done a good job of fleshing out everything to the last detail. Every aspect of the game is well written, from witty dialogue, to collectable emails that litter the levels. Relationships between each character feel real, and the writing and acting flow well through both the video game and the live action episodes. Visually, “Quantum Break” is gorgeous. Every character model is rendered in high quality, something extremely important when players are seeing their live action counterparts. Players are taken to a variety of locations, from a college campus, to the bond-esque home of the villain and everywhere in between. Each location offers a unique aesthetic, which is visually appealing in its own right. Though, perhaps the most outstanding visual in “Quantum Break” is the time effects. Whether it be one of Jack’s power, or a “stutter” in time, this effect compliments the story well. For the gamer looking for engaging gunplay, tight mechanics, or for a good story, this game is for you. “Quantum Break” is well rounded and intertwines engaging gameplay with a well fleshed out story, making it a great experience regardless of what you’re looking for in a game.

A+ wife, which plunges you into a mission to rescue her no matter what the cost. You are assisted by a kooky character named Jimmy (Sharlto Copley), who provides lots of comedic relief along the way. He’s the only one on your side, helping you to solve the mystery of who you are and how you came to be. “Hardcore Henry” is not for the squeamish, as it’s filled with violent action. With that said, the movie is worth seeing for its unique ingenuity. As Henry, it’s up to you to battle endless droves of bio-engineered soldiers and your nemesis Akan, rescue your wife and save the day! Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.

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April 13, 2016

Sport Shorts » Baseball struggles on the road in New Mexico

MSU Denver baseball finished the four-game series 1-3 against New Mexico Highlands April 9-10. Their only win came in the fourth game where they won 7-6 in eight innings. The Roadrunners will continue their roadtrip against Adams State April 15-17.

» Willhoite wins Maverick Spring Invitational Junior Cha Cha Willhoite won the individual tournament for the Roadrunners at the Maverick Spring Invitational at Redlands Golf Club April 12. As a team, MSU Denver finished in second place with a score of 625 behind host Colorado Mesa who finished six shots better at 619. Women’s golf will begin the RMAC Championships April 17-19 in Arizona.

» Men’s tennis drops match to BYU-Hawaii

The Roadrunners were defeated 5-4 to BYU-Hawaii April 9 at The Regency Athletic Complex. After the loss, MSU Denver drops to 8-14 overall. The Roadrunner’s final match will be against Colorado Mesa April 15 on the road.

» 16th annual scholarship

auction generates funds MSU Denver Athletics held its 16th annual dinner and auction April 6, generating over $60,000 for the Roadrunners. The event was held at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver featuring keynote speaker Rod Smith. Go to roadrunnersathletics.com for more info on how to donate.

» Outdoor Track and Field

competes in CU Invitational MSU Denver men’s and women’s track teams competed in the CU Invititational April 9 in Boulder. On the men’s side, junior Jason Carey led the Roadrunners in the 1,500-meter finishing 17th with a time of 3:58.84. For the women, in the 1,500-meter, senior Lauren Silacci placed tenth with a time of 4:45.42. For more times, go to roadrunnersathletics.com. MSU Denver’s next meet will be on the campus of Colorado State for the Jack Christiansen Invite April 14-16 in Fort Collins.

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Tittle excited to continue success By Mike Tolbert mtolber3@msudenver.edu Although it’s the offseason for Roadrunners soccer, the men’s team is making big changes in preparation for the 2016 fall season. Head coach Jeremy Tittle was promoted to his current position after serving as interim coach in 2015, where he finished 13-4-2 overall and 8-2 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Athletic Director Anthony Grant first made the announcement in February, making Tittle the seventh head coach in program history. “The phrase that came up with Dr. Grant and others was ‘now it’s permanent,’” Tittle said. “Now I can really put my foot on the gas. What’s different about going into next season is there’s a much longer vision in plan. Not just for next season but what does it look like in three years or in five.” Tittle has been a member of the Roadrunner community for some time now having been an assistant coach from 2009-2014. During that stint, he coached under longtime coach Ken Parsons, helping the team to a 6941-10 record including an NCAA tournament appearance in 2011. President Stephen Jordan and Grant have been outspoken about backing the newly named head coach. In Tittle’s press release for interim Jordan said, “Jeremy is the perfect person to lead our program through this time of transition. Furthermore, he has a proven track record as head coach.” Grant had similar sentiments

Head coach Jeremy Tittle calls out plays during practice at The Regency Athletic Complex April 11 in preparation of their spring exhibition matches. Tittle is in his first year as head coach marking his eighth year with the team. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

saying, “He has displayed his commitment to our department mission.” With the athletic department in full support of Tittle, a certain level of confidence occurs. “I was moved at the choice of words President Jordan and Dr. Grant had when the releases came out,” Tittle said. “To see them unequivocally say we want our program to do great things in lots of areas on and off the field and think you’re the guy to do it, that’s a big thing for me.” There is an added level of respect that develops when players and coaches are afforded the time to work with each other for several

Tittle career tracker » MSU Denver interim coach: 2014-15 » MSU Denver Asst. coach: 2009-14 » Littleton Soccer Club Senior Director of Coaching: 2002-09 » West Virginia interim coach: 2001 » Lees-McRae College (N.C.): 7 seasons including earning conference coach of the year

» Coached multiple pro players including former Roadrunner and Rapids player Steven Emory

years. For many of the MSU Denver players, this was evident more than ever. “We were all pushing for coach Tittle,” junior forward Jeff Gillis said. “We all wanted him back and as soon as we heard the news, we were pretty excited. It was something that we wanted and with all the other candidates coming in, it was still a toss-up. But as players, we saw him as head coach.” This speaks volumes in relation to the pedigree coach Parsons had, not to mention the contrast in coaching styles. “There was a big difference. Coach Tittle as head coach is much more hands on,” junior forward Josh Belfrage said. “He did a really good job of changing the culture on our team and making an atmosphere one that everybody wanted to be around.” Surrounding players with an atmosphere where camaraderie exists is essential to a successful program. When players are able to have a good relationship with each other and coaches on and off the field, it provides another reason for them to play for one another. Because the Roadrunners will predominantly be made up of upperclassmen heading into the fall season, that bond will be the straw that holds them together. “I could see there’s a really great connection in our group,”

Tittle said. “It wasn’t just between myself and players but also between player and player. Our coaching staff has done a good job providing the quality environment that we wanted to create and the product we ended up with is A-plus.” The leadership from the coaching staff and players will have to be prominent with MSU Denver on the brink of being the RMAC’s best. Last season the Roadrunners finished just five games behind conference champ Colorado Mines. Although the Roadrunners lost to Fort Lewis in the semifinals, Tittle still believes he has the necessary parts to piece together an NCAA tournament run. “In terms of leadership, we make a considered effort to learn and grow in that area as we do any others,” Tittle said. “We just recently added Jeff Gillis to be the third captain to go along with Dustin Berg [junior midfielder] and Josh Belfrage.” The 2016 season doesn’t begin until August but you can catch the Roadrunners in action during their spring slate exhibition games. Tittle will lead his team against matchups against UCCS April 16 at The Regency Athletic Complex and Air Force April 23 in Colorado Springs to wrap up the spring schedule.

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Softball completes final home games going 2-2 By Earl Grant egrant7@msudenver.edu MSU Denver women’s softball wrapped up a four-game home stand against Regis University April 9-10, splitting the series 2-2. The Roadrunners played doubleheaders both days in their final home games of the season. In the first game of day one, junior pitcher Cassidy Smith dominated the Rangers’ lineup for all seven innings, and the defense behind her was stout. The Rangers offense fell victim to Smith’s consistent control of her pitches. She only walked one batter and scattered eight hits in the game. The Roadrunners offense produced four runs on eight hits coming away with the 4-1 win. The Rangers took game two as senior Nicole Aviles showcased her pitching proficiency. Aviles provided a complete game shutout, allowing only three hits. MSU Denver trailed 1-0 going into the 5th inning when Regis put three more runs on the board. From that point, Aviles’ great pitching continued and the Rangers defense put a nail in the coffin in game two as the

Roadrunners lost 0-4. The crosstown RMAC competitor dialed up another double header on day two with both teams showing up to with their A games. In the first of the doubleheader, the Roadrunners led 3-1 heading into the top of the fifth. Aviles blasted a single and drove in two runs to knot the game up 3-3. Neither team could muster runs in the sixth or seventh innings. The Rangers scored a run in the top of the eighth frame. In the bottom of the eighth, MSU Denver was down to its final two outs. Sophomore second baseman Anika Anderson stood on first while sophomore first baseman Carissa Terry had other plans stepping to the plate. Terry closed the curtain on game one as she belted a ball that nobody saw again to the left field wall. Metro won game one, 4-3. Both teams’ high octane offenses were in full effect for the last doubleheader. MSU Denver entered the top of the sixth, leading 7-5. Regis offset their deficit by scoring two runs and tied the game at 7-7. Neither team could break the tie by the end of regulation, as the game went into extra innings. Carile Sexton and Ashley Prescott provided an RBI

The Roadrunners celebrate a 4-3 win in game one against Regis University at The Regency Athletic Complex April 10. MSU Denver dropped the second game against the Rangers 7-5. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

apiece in the top of the eighth for the Rangers. The Roadrunners could not score any runs as Regis held on to take a 9-7 victory. Anderson had two hits and three RBIs for Metro, and fellow Roadrunner Sarena Espinoza had three hits and two RBIs for the game. MSU Denver is now 26-14 overall, 21-7

RMAC and will play UCCS in another fourgame series in Colorado Springs April 16-17. The Roadrunners will finish the regular season on the road before the RMAC conference tournament begins April 28.

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MSU Denver Opera Theatre Ensemble Location: King Center Recital Hall Time: 7:30 p.m.

MBTI Workshop Location: Tivoli 215 Time: 1 p.m. Stop Assault Fast: Level One (Self Defense) Location: For location please register by calling (303) 556-6011 Time: 2 p.m. Student Organizations Council (SOC) Social Location:Tivoli Senate Chambers rm 329 Time: 2 p.m.

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