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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
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Saving heritage through art
Powwow preserves culture
Photo by Miriam Mimi Madrid | mayala3@msudenver.edu
Jeremiah Francis, a Diné/Southern Cheyenne/Shawnee/Pawnee powwow dancer, helps fan off a baby during a round of intertribals at the 28th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration on Sep. 9.
By Miriam Mimi Madrid
South Dakota. Spaces like the
mayala3@msudenver.edu
Friendship Powwow are vital for
native residence program five
indigenous” and to see if he was
her family’s legacy of dancing to
years ago. To celebrate the
a real Indian with the right to
live on. “We have this part of the
benchmark, they invited three
speak on the issues impacting
from tots to elders, swayed
culture that we can hang on to.
alumni to co-create in the
native communities. Deal thinks
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in their colorful regalia to the
This means a lot for us to actually
collaborative project called Action
that governmental funding
University’s strong stance on DACA.
thundering drum and the belting
participate and get to know the
X Community X Togetherness.
might have played a factor.
of native singers during the 28th
different people,” she said.
“They are incredibly important
Powwow dancers of all ages,
Annual Friendship Powwow
Tammy Poindexter has been
DAM officially started the
to verify if it was “appropriately
government more than a bunch of Indians with opinions?” Deal said.
attending the event for the past
art and indigenous voice to the
Celebration on Sept. 9 hosted
nine years and says the best part
arts in the Denver region and
by the Denver Art Museum.
| pg. 2
“I mean, what undermines the
here for our community bringing
and American Indian Cultural
INSIDE
Poindexter thinks indigenous
OPINION
| pg. 5
Making Denver snob free and
is the environment of learning.
nationally,” said John Lukavic,
people need to share their
Hundreds gathered at the
“It’s good for non-Indians too.
associate curator at DAM.
opinions even louder to continue
Acoma Plaza, the space between
It gives them a chance to learn
the Denver Public Library and
about the original people of this
reciprocal. “This is one of the
DAM, to witness enduring
land like the Diné, Cheyenne, Utes,
museums that always thinks
indigenous cultural legacies of
Apache and Sioux,” she said.
about our community, gives
I want my sons to hang on to
back and does it in a beautiful
them and pass them to their
SPORTS
way,” said Melanie Yazzie.
kids for when they are ready
Volleyball competition brings in top
to dance,” Blacksmith said.
competition.
dance and participate in artmaking and community building. Santanna Blacksmith, of the
People filtered through the second and third floors of the museum to visit the American
The appreciation was
Gregg Deal worked for the
healthcare available for all.
the legacy of expression running
FEATURES
through their ancestral roots.
Red Bull Sound Select energizes
“All the moccasins I make,
Oglala Lakota nation, is a mother
Indian art collection which
Smithsonian Museum last summer
of four boys who all dance
included artwork from the artists
and said they were cautious of his
traditions of art and dance
and are growing between two
honored in the Powwow who
work from the start. At one point
be passed down to the next
worlds, the city of Denver and
participated in the Native Arts
they took his work to the National
generation in the same
the reservation at Pine Ridge,
Artists-in-Residence program.
Museum of the American Indian
ways she was taught.
She wants to see those
| pg. 8
Globe Hall. | pg. 9
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Rep. DeGette stands up for states’ rights By Ryan Longaker
and a high potential for abuse.
rlongake@msudenver.edu
As far as the federal
substances would be legal and substance abuse not be criminal.
government is concerned,
It’d be treated as a health issue
There is a growing amount
marijuana and heroin are on the
and there would be more research
of conflict within government
same level. Bearing in mind how
into people who struggle with
regarding the legalization
marijuana is currently legal for
drug abuse,” Sutherland said.
of marijuana, putting states
recreational use in eight states,
This sentiment is not one shared
and the federal government
this is a huge problem from a
by the attorney general.
on opposing sides.
logistical standpoint alone.
On May 18, Rep. Diana
“So far I’ve gotten some
Sessions sent a letter to Congress in May blaming
DeGette introduced the Respect
bipartisan support for the bill,
marijuana for a national drug
States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act
but I’ve had difficulty getting
epidemic and a possible long-
of 2017 which will amend the
Paul Ryan and the leadership in
term boost in violent crime.
Controlled Substances Act.
Congress to a vote,” DeGette said.
“I introduced this bill and
The biggest threat to the bill
“Smoking marijuana, in addition, has significant negative
it goes in and amends the
and recreational marijuana is
preemption clause. So right
Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
now the Controlled Substances
DeGette is worried that Sessions’
Academies of Sciences,
Act said that this shall preempt
decision to not honor state’s’
Engineering and Medicine
state law, but my bill says except
choice regarding recreational
released a report in January
where a state has legalized
and medicinal marijuana will
about the health risks of smoking
marijuana is still legal for adult
or recreationally every election
marijuana,” DeGette said.
impact states ability to do
marijuana. According to the
use in eight states. MSU Denver
cycle, although the attorney
business with legal cannabis.
report, it is difficult to provide
student Kaylea Butler is inclined
general is currently promising
conclusive proof regarding
to agree with the states over
to take that away. Because of
the federal government.
the continual internal conflict,
Time Magazine stated that by 2020, 18 states are expected
Sessions’ decision also
health effects,” Sessions said. However, the National Photo by Ryan Longaker | rlongake@msudenver.edu
Luke Sutherland, an ex-marine, smokes marijuana medicinally to manage pain..
to have legalized marijuana for
impacts those who use cannabis
marijuana’s negative or positive
adult usage. However, cannabis
medicinally. MSU Denver student
effects because of its designation
is still classified as a Schedule
Luke Sutherland is one of those
as a Schedule I drug.
I drug, which is a huge problem
individuals. Sutherland is an
for the federal government.
honorably discharged veteran of
Sessions wrote that the Justice
say on medical or recreational
won’t have the option of ignoring
According to the Drug
marijuana,” Butler said.
this bill and the larger issue
“I’m a real fan of states
this problem is positioned to
rights, so no, I don’t think
According to the LA Times,
become incredibly exacerbated.
government should have a
Lawmakers say the House
the Marine Corps who sustained
Department “needs to have free
Enforcement Agency, Schedule
nerve damage during his training.
rein to use all laws available to
I drugs are defined as drugs,
He has a prescription to smoke
enforce the Controlled Substances
plans to do nothing with the bill.
make a final decision regarding
substances or chemicals with no
cannabis to cope with the pain.
Act.” Even if medical marijuana
Nonetheless, more states are
adult usage of cannabis.
remains unscathed, recreational
legalizing cannabis medicinally
currently accepted medical use
“If I could make the rules, all
Thus far, Speaker Paul Ryan
at hand and they will have to
Panel assures DACA students of their safety The university upheld that possessing
By Emily Moyer emoyer2@msudenver.edu
DACA status would not affect students’ ability to be admitted or their ability to apply for
Representatives of students and faculty
in-state tuition, so long as they have gone to a
from MSU Denver gathered in the Student
Colorado high school for the last three years,
Success Building on Sept. 11 to address the
and have applied for college within 12 months
issues surrounding the Trump administration’s
of graduating. Many of the panelists urged
decision to end the Deferred Action for
students to continue with their studies despite
Childhood Arrivals program in six months.
the stress and emotions they may be feeling.
“I genuinely don’t understand how
Students who are worried about their
people cannot be in support of this
expiring DACA status can attend a free DACA
generation of young people who are
renewal workshop on Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. in
here, through no fault of their own - but
Tivoli room 320. Other resources include free
here - trying to get an education, trying to
support through the Consultation Assessment
be productive members of society,” said
Referral Education Team at the Counseling
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson.
Center and MSU Denver Immigration
Some of the biggest concerns DACA
Services. Students and their families can also
students face include loss of legal status,
seek free legal advice the first Wednesday
financial aid and access to in-state tuition.
of each month at the Centro San Juan
Students also fear that application information
Diego, in Denver from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
will be used to locate and deport them
MSU Denver RISE officers Iliana Chavez Photo by Emily Moyer | emoyer2@msudenver.edu
as well as their families. Current DACA
and Saira Galindo-Vasquez voiced their
Dr. Ramon Del Castillo questions Davidson’s panel on how MSU Denver will help students and community members who are DACA recipients on Sept. 11.
concerns about the sensitivity of faculty
the counseling center and AHEC Chief of
university, and has been treated as such
the staff to make sure they know how to
Police Michael Phibbs spoke to address
by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
some of these concerns. Phibbs wanted to
Phibbs and Lee said ICE would likely not
and so we don’t plan to, and have not in
“A lot of us don’t know what’s going to happen
emphasize that MSU Denver is a sensitive
pursue recipients of DACA, and that they
the past worked with ICE to try to track
in six months and it’s really hard to deal with.”
area, similar to what some call a sanctuary
hope new legislation might offer more
down people on campus,” Lee said.
recipients discussed their options for reapplying as well as alternative options. Steven Lee, the assistant director of
toward DACA recipients at the university. “I think that we need an initiative to train
permanent solutions for these students. “We don’t do immigration enforcement,
handle the issue with sensitivity,” Chavez said.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
MSU Denver steadfast on Title IX protections By James Bofenkamp
“This letter was more of a
its own volition. After receiving
jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
direct message to colleges and
a report of sexual violence, the
universities that are not living up
report is sent to the Colorado
to the expectations of meeting
Attorney General’s office
Devos raised fears about Title
the foundations of Title IX and
where it is reviewed. Only after
IX protections against sexual
making sure that all students
the report is deemed strong
violence being weakened, after
regardless of race and protected
enough to warrant the school
she said that the guidelines
classes are able to participate
looking into it does the school
imposed by 2011’s dear colleague
in the educational activity.”
begin its investigation.
Secretary of Education Betsy
letter would be revised. Students are concerned that
The letter created controversy
The investigation is then
by lowering the need to provide
performed by a neutral agent
the revisions threaten to reduce
more evidence as the danger
who examines evidence from
sexual violence protections.
of sexual harassment grew.
both the accused and accuser
“The more severe the
as well as conducts interviews
Title IX is a federal law that ensures educational institutions
conduct, the less need there
with each party. Considering
that receive federal funding work
is to show a repetitive series
the school’s stance on these
toward removing sexual biases.
of incidents to prove a hostile
accusations and the process
The Dear Colleague letter, penned
environment,” the letter said.
it has established, Morehouse
by Assistant Secretary for Civil
However, DeVos’ move seems
does not expect any changes to
Rights Russlynn Ali, was issued
to have little effect when it
come to MSU Denver from the
in 2011 during former President
comes when addressing those
revisions to the law’s guidelines.
Barack Obama’s first term.
concerns at MSU Denver.
Morehouse also stressed that
Photo by James Bofenkamp | jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
Mike Rager, Title IX Investigator/Student Conduct Specialist, in his office. share information if both are
the rapid rate at which evidence
investigating an act of sex-
in such cases can deteriorate.
Sexual violence is defined as
“The college has always
the Title IX investigations were
biased crime or discrimination,
physical sexual acts perpetrated
allowed due process,” said
not the only course for redress.
the work of each party is
that MSU Denver holds itself
against a person’s will. The letter
Director of Equal Opportunity
Students who are victims of
independent of the other.
to, as well as the student code
attempted to address the high
and Assistant to the President
sexual violence may contact
numbers of reported assault
Dr. Percy A. Morehouse Jr. He
the police, the school or both.
against girls and women in school
argued that concerns about the
by encouraging schools to act
accused not having due process
more quickly to resolve disputes.
at MSU Denver are baseless.
Title IX Investigator at MSU Denver Mike Rager said,
Furthermore, the school does not pursue such accusations on
Phibbs encouraged students
Considering the standards
of conduct, the changes are
who are filing such complaints
unlikely to affect students greatly.
to start pressing charges
However, after the reversal
of the Auraria campus police,
and reserve the option to
of transgender protections,
reinforced that statement.
drop those charges later.
this is the second deleterious
Michael Phibbs, the chief
Although institutions and police departments may
“Let us at least gather evidence now,” Phibbs said, describing
change to Title IX guidelines that DeVos will have made.
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OPINIONS
5
Give our kids their healthcare
I
n the midst of this partisan
at all financially crippling, $55,700.
mud-slinging in congress
My sister was just 14 years old
about whether or not to repeal
these families should pay for insurance is callous in the nicest
Obamacare, one crucial health
leiomyosarcoma, a soft tissue
of terms. The Congressional
insurance program is just weeks
cancer, in her right leg. Our family
Budget Office noted that state-
from expiring; the Children’s
wasn’t low-income, therefore
specific extensions of CHIP, such as
Health Insurance Program. This
rendering us ineligible to qualify
Colorado’s Health Plan Plus, have
is unacceptable and congress
for CHIP. Along the way, we met
resulted in a drop in coverage for
needs to act immediately
numerous other families of children
private insurers, “For every 100
to extend the program.
with cancer through a group called
children who enroll as a result of
Shining Stars. Behind the smiling
SCHIP, there is a corresponding
faces, I could tell, were scared
reduction in private coverage of
parents and terrified children in
between 25 and 50 children.”
The program, turning 20 years old, is set to expire on Sept. 30.
James Burky
It’s been providing child-to-teen low cost health care coverage for
have faced food, housing or energy
the midst of a battle with a horrible
children with various ailments,
insecurity. According to the same
disease. As long as there are
something that privatized health
study, 20 percent of families were
children with cancer and as long
insurance may not provide.
low-income at the time of their
as there are families who can’t
Some conditions develop over
child’s diagnosis. By six months
afford the costs of coverage, then
time, and when a low-income
into the diagnosis, 29 percent of
there must be CHIP to help these
family is blindsided by a serious
families reported that they faced
families. They aren’t freeloaders,
allergy, they look to CHIP for
food insecurity. Yet, the process of
they’re young kids fighting for their
assistance. Critics of the program
approving a short term extension
life and parents doing everything
worried about the profits of
argue that privatized insurance
to fix the dents in the program
they can to keep them alive. It’s a
private companies more than
can cover these conditions.
seems to be lethargic, we’re just
family’s worst nightmare to have
the access to affordable health
17 days from losing the program.
a child with cancer, and it’s the
care for children is disgusting.
government’s responsibility to
The moment we prioritize private
Except no low-income parents would even think of expecting
The most common cancer among
“They aren’t freeloaders, they’re young kids fighting for their life...” The fact that some are more
children is Leukemia, accounting for
help those low-income families
health insurance companies over
if their child is stricken with cancer.
1 in 3 diagnoses. Leukemia, believe
with children of cancer alive.
affordable health care for children,
it or not, isn’t the most wallet-
It may seem less important
Cancer Institute, almost one-third of
friendly disease. Its annual cost for
compared to more pressing
families with children with cancer
treatment sits at modest, and not
issues, but the expectation that
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affordable, private health insurance According to the Dana-Farber
staff
these health costs through private
when she was diagnosed with
we’ve lost ourselves as a country.
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Dear transplants...
A
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s “transplants” move in
tickets for riding our bikes on the
me to move my foot from the
to Denver, natives grow
sidewalk when we were kids and
brake to the gas, I will be flustered
more angry. Most are
there were no bike lanes. Anywhere.
and irrationally angry with you.
angry that they are taking jobs,
If you are too scared to ride in
raising costs and encouraging
the street, move to the suburbs or
the mass building of apartments
quit riding your bike altogether.
complexes in any open space left,
Second, please quit honking
Stop using your impatience to bully others on the road. Aggression, impatience and hostility are not appreciated here.
all while acting entitled and rude
so damn much. This is a state of
One of the great beauties of this
to the people being pushed out.
non-honkers and frankly, it scares
city is that people can receive a
the shit out of me. I am more prone
small town kindness in a big city.
to get in an accident or slam on
Isn’t that why people more here?
I admit that I am a little angry for the same reason. But honestly, those
Cassandra Ballard
are not the main reasons I hate many of the transplants coming in. I enjoy that the city offers better food than dirty diners and
the brakes when I hear a horn. so please quit pretending like you get it when you don’t. I decided to help these people
green chili. Even though green
a little and create a little guide to
chili should go on everything.
them how to pretend to fit in.
I also am happy there is more
First, stop riding your bike on the
street art and less angry
sidewalk. It is illegal and I hope the
conservatives passive-aggressively
cops give you an expensive ticket
holding back their racism.
for it. The city put a lot of money
What I can’t stand are tourists
your money, awesome education the same place you are falling in love with. Some, like me, have had that love affair for generations and we will fight to stay here as hard Can we all just agree to
into building bike lanes for a safe
when they are not paying
get along and be nice to each
moving in and acting like they
bike commute anywhere and there
attention and/or when they
other, while respecting the
know what’s up. It is OK to admit
is really no reason to not use them.
are about to hit you.
place we all love so much?
when you don’t know something,
Not to mention, enough of us got
If you honk in the time it takes
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or brag worthy job but we do love
as you have fought to be here. Horns are to warn someone
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Third, quit being snobs altogether. No, most of us don’t have
“It is OK to admit when you don’t know something, so please quit pretending like you get it when you don’t.”
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Body acceptance out in public By Avery Anderson
acceptance, it is a therapeutic
aande133@msudenver.edu
process. Started by Eve Parker,
statement. The women’s
this five month experience
vulnerability and bravery is
helps women view themselves
heartwarming and motivational.
is an ongoing problem. Although
in a health conscious way. After
The hope is for everyone to
there is more rhetoric than ever
months of coaching and work
walk out feeling empowered
about loving and valuing oneself
the women write monologues
and more accepted.
in the last couple of years, men
about their acceptance issues
and women still struggle with
and their attitudes now.
The issue of body acceptance
the message that they are not pretty enough or skinny enough.
“The fact that your heart is beating, your eyes are blinking and your stomach is digesting the food you ate, and you don’t have ask it to, is amazing.” – Eve Parker
For now Parker plans on producing a “Body Logs” show
The show’s format is simple.
every year with new women,
Each person in the group has
and maybe men, and spread
written their own monologue
the word of body acceptance.
that speaks to the issues they
The show and concept is still in
have faced, the consequences
early stages of format and layout.
and where they are now.
When you strip away the theatrical
The monologues are woven
aspects of the show, and view it as
together with banter and group
a healing experience for women, Photo by Inspirational Eve | @msudenver.edu
observations. The topics include drug abuse, sexual abuse, weight issues and the effects of childbirth.
these women. It is their chance
been fascinated by the body. “The fact that your heart is
over the country and discovering that many faced body issues.
part healing performance that
to publicly state issues they have
beating, your eyes are blinking and
strives to help women overcome
faced and their feelings today.
your stomach is digesting the food
show be viewed as fully flushed
these issues and accept their
This completes the therapy
you ate, and you don’t have to ask
out and developed. But for the
bodies for what they are.
process and ends their journey.
it to, is amazing,” Parker said.
seven women involved, it’s a
Body Logs is more than a theatrical piece about body
it becomes a heartfelt night.
‘Body Logs’ is a new therapeutic show about body acceptance and loving oneself. Photo Credit: Inspirational Eve.
The performance aspect of the show is the “firewalk” for
“Body Logs” is a new two
There is power in public
Director and Life Coach, Eve Parker, said that she has always
Parker started this endeavour after interviewing women all
By no means should the
victory lap to publicly show that they accept who they are.
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Colorado premiere of ‘Once’ meets high expectations By Avery Anderson
of soothing songs like “Gold” or
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“Falling Slowly” to upbeat and ethnic songs like “Ej, Pada, Pada.”
Classical musicals such as
“Once” also requires extra work
“The Music Man,” “The Sound of
from its actors. The performers on
Music” or “Annie” follow a main
stage are also the orchestra. Each
character as they better themselves
character has an instrument that
and the situation around them.
they play on the edge of the stage.
Modern musicals tend to
This is can be a risky musical to
differ in formula. They are a more
produce. Its unique sound, mixed
raw and realistic look at human
with the slower and more emotional
stories, creating their own ideas
plot line and the fact that the actors
of what a happy ending should be.
are also the orchestra, are unusual
“Once” falls into that category.
aspects that can pose issues. If
“Once” is the complicated
not done correctly it can sound
love story of an Irish guy and
clunky and look uncoordinated.
Czechoslovakian girl. After Guy’s
But if a theater is able to pull it
girlfriend leaves him in Dublin to
off it can have a large reward
move to New York, he is left in a
in the quality of art created.
broken and depressed state. It is
Midtown Arts Center beautifully
not until Girl hears him playing
brings together this production,
music that his life begins to move
giving “Once” the introduction
along. She helps him pursue and
to Colorado it deserves.
follow his dreams. The show is
Barry DeBois and Elena Juliano
Photo courtesy of Midtown Arts Center
rounded by the loving and crazy
play Guy and Girl, perfectly
family and friends of Guy and Girl
portraying the lovers crossing-
who help them along their journey.
in-the-night story. They are both
soul leap with every note. Scenic
The state premiere of “Once”
stoic, broken and with the help of
design by Mickey Burdick were
production for Midtown Arts
at Midtown Arts Center has high
others, open their hearts only to
a treat for the eyes and helped
Center, setting the bar high for
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expectations after winning eight
realize that their relationship simply
create this encompassing world.
what a regional theater company
Tony Awards, including Best Musical
could not work. Their renditions of
and Best Book on Broadway. It’s
“Falling Slowly” awakes the soul
a small problem with a
Irish music mixed with Czech
and brings a tear to every eye.
performance that made the cast
When Through Nov. 11 Where Midtown Arts Center, 3750 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
music. A unique sound unlike other musicals, from a plethora
These stunning actors performed the music flawlessly, making your
The choreography presented
lookout of sync with each other, making it slightly distracting.
“Once” marks another beautiful
can do with this emotional, unique and challenging musical.
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Globe Hall gets its wings
Photos by Montana Martin | mmart427@msudenver.edu
The Hotelier plays a rare, full-band set as headliners for the Red Bull Sound Select. Lead vocalist Christian Holden utilized the help of fans to get them through the extended set. By Montana Martin
fanbase for local representation.
curator Consequence of Sound,
mmart427@msudenver.edu
The beach bums of Boise, Idaho
provided branded tote bags
in Thick Business brought bouncy
in which to protect those wax
vibes, and what guitarist Frank
commodities. Overslept brought
a venue filled to capacity
Tillo called, “a little bit of anxiety.”
their own merch, which lead
overpowered the intoxicating
Headlining band The Hotelier, who
singer Elias Armaos hoped would
smell of smoked pork in
are at the forefront of the emo
fund their McDonald’s runs on
the adjoining saloon.
revival scene, brought an outlet
the band’s upcoming tour.
The sweat of 200 fans in
Patrons used guitar picks
for the emotionally charged fans.
Sound Select consistently
as currency at the bar, where
“I love seeing bands like
the Red Bull cooler stayed in
this all on the same bill,” said
on the people in the music
a constant state of restock. A
event curator Jason Sassi.
industry, rather than their genres.
weekday common room for
“It’s not quite a mixed bill,
However, Danny Kerr, bassist
live music, fueled by sad songs
but it makes the whole night
for Thick Business, noted how
and carbonated caffeine, made
a little less monotonous in a
a show like this would struggle
it seem dark and lonely. The
way that still makes sense.”
to succeed without a brand
neighborhood stage at Globe Hall
The first 50 people to come
provides a platform that focuses
like Red Bull to support it.
Thick Business gets the crowd bouncing during the Red Bull Sound Select.
kept Denver awake during the Red
through the door had the option
Bull Sound Select on Sept. 6.
to rifle through two crates of
happen and it would totally bomb.
vinyl and bring home a title
This would generally be not a
of their choosing. The show
good lineup,” Kerr said. “But when
Tillo said. “And it’s cool because
multi-faceted music scene going
there’s this many people involved,
you meet those people who are
on right now. And it doesn’t
the energy is all there. As long
really proactive, and want to grow
feel quite as segmented as say,
as the bands are cool, people are
something in an art scene.”
New York City, where you play
The Denver natives of Overslept brought their dedicated
“This kind of lineup might
into the scene no matter what.” Initially the members of
“It gives bands an experience,”
Sarah Pincock, vocalist for
“Denver has a really cool,
in one genre and one sphere,”
Thick Business, mentioned
Sassi said. “It definitely feels a
Thick Business were uncertain
that Red Bull also has a knack
lot more tight knit. Everyone just
whether it would be worth it to
for picking cities that provide
kind of knows each other here.”
get involved with such a bold
“built-in crowds.” The adaptive
presence like Red Bull. They also
music community of Denver
how to become a more scene-
weren’t sure if they were ready
makes the city a place where
conscious citizen and help
to deal with the looming feeling
Sound Select’s eclectic formula
support the growth of music
of “Red Bull everywhere.” But,
of lineup-building can thrive.
communities like these.
playing their fourth Sound Select
Referencing his experience
Tillo had some advice on
“Quit living in your dumbass
show, the band spoke to their
with New York City’s music
houses. Quit having kids,
appreciation for Red Bull’s hands-
scene, Sassi said that Denver
go to more shows,” Tillo
off approach to these events.
sets itself apart for that reason.
laughed. “How about that?”
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
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Elite competition convenes at Auraria Event Center Volleyball hosts Colorado Premier Challenge
By Matthew Stefanski
You never face a bad team here.
mstefan3@msudenver.edu
It challenged us, we got to work
where it would just be a walk.” The tournament is well
through a bunch of different
received by players and coaches
lineups, and see who’s going
alike, who view it as a great way to
Challenge was held Sept.
to be aggressive in pressure
see where they stand early in the
8 – 9, bringing some of the
situations,” Glenn said.
season. “It’s great competition,
The 21st Colorado Premier
best volleyball teams in
Southwest Minnesota State
it’s so much fun to play here.
University took the tournament
I really enjoy it,” said Nicole
championship over Concordia
Mattson, a junior outside hitter
eight of the top 25 ranked teams to
University St. Paul. The final
from Florida Southern College.
compete against MSU Denver and
score was 3-1. Lewis University
Regis University. The impressive
beat Ferris State University 3-0
MSU Denver representative
list of ranked schools included
for the silver bracket, and Regis
named to the All-Tournament
No. 1 Concordia University St.
University beat Florida Southern
Team. Concordia University St.
Division II to MSU Denver. The tournament brought in
Paul had the most recognition,
Paul, No. 2 Southwest Minnesota State University, No. 3 Lewis University and No. 6 Angelo State University. Only four unranked schools were in attendance, University of West Florida, Regis University, Florida Southern College and MSU Denver. “This tournament is always
“It is a brutal weekend in a lot of ways, but it’s so great for us. We can’t ask for better competition on our home floor.” – Jenny Glenn
is to bring in top 25 teams and I
with five players honored. Moving forward, MSU Denver volleyball begins its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule on Sept. 15 at Regis University. Going into conference play, the team looks to improve on its 3-5 start and regain the top-25 ranking it held at the
tough,” said MSU Denver head coach Jenny Glenn. “Our goal
Vasati Fiatoa was the lone
3-1 for the bronze bracket. The Colorado Premier
beginning of the season. “We’ve got to fix some
think most teams are receiving
Challenge has been held since
things before we head into
votes if they’re not in the top
1996, and has been co-hosted
conference next weekend,”
25. It is a brutal weekend in a
by both MSU Denver and Regis
Glenn said. “I think we have
lot of ways, but it’s so great
University during that time. The
some young athletes on the
for us. We can’t ask for better
tournament has had 14 unique
team that are really challenging
competition on our home floor.”
champions and has had co-
our upperclassmen and we’re
champions twice; in 1996, the
just looking for the mixture that
the 12 teams divided up into four
title was shared by BYU-Hawaii
gives us the most success.”
pools, with the top team from each
and Central Missouri, and in
going into the gold bracket, the
2014, there was a four-way tie
conference matches until the
middle team going to the silver
between Concordia University St.
RMAC tournament on Nov. 14.
bracket and the bottom team
Paul, Southwest Minnesota State
going into the bronze bracket. The
University, Tampa University and
Roadrunners lost to Angelo State
University of Minnesota Duluth.
Day one of the tournament saw
University 3-0 in afternoon play,
The Roadrunners will play
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
Vasati Fiatoa preparing to spike the ball against Lewis University at the Colorado Premier Challenge tournament on Sept. 9.
MSU Denver has won the
but regained their composure and
tournament once, in 2003.
put together a hard-fought 3-2
Regis, respectively, has also
victory against Florida Southern.
won once in 1997. In-state and in-conference rivals Colorado
“It’s the best tournament there is in D-II. They bring in good talent and they take care of us really well.” – George Padjen
School of Mines and Colorado Mesa University have both attended the tournament, but have not won. Neither school was in attendance this year. Top seed and 2016 national champion Concordia University St. Paul views it as
On day two, the teams played in their respective brackets, with MSU Denver competing
one of the top tournaments in Division II volleyball. “We’ve been here for 13
in the silver bracket, and Regis
years in a row and we love it,”
University in the bronze. The
said George Padjen, assistant
Roadrunners dropped their first
coach and acting head coach
match against Lewis University
for Concordia University St.
3-0 and fell in their second
Paul. “It’s the best tournament
match against University of
there is in D-II. They bring in
Central Missouri 3-1, which
good talent and they take care
gave them a fourth-place
of us really well. We’d rather
finish in the silver bracket.
come here and take a loss or
“It’s a tough tournament.
two than go somewhere else
Tayor Duryea, Kayla White and Vasati Fiatoa preparing for a set against Angelo State Univeristy in the Colorado Premier Challenge tournament on Sept. 8.
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Mack takes reins of cross-country New coach wants to capitalize on chemistry
By Brennen Sampson bsampso2@msudenver.edu
ROADRUNNER NEWS
Mack paints a picture of very tight-knit teams
Tennis hires head coach
at his past universities, Veteran coach Trent Mack became the newest addition to the MSU Denver cross-country
something he no doubt looks Mack is more than simply
family on July 7 when he was
a coach and a runner. He is a
introduced as the head coach
father of three children who
of the cross-country team.
have already taken an interest in
Family is perhaps the most
running and may one day grow
crucial element of a team. With the
up to be runners themselves. He
physical and mental strains that
also enjoys being outdoors and
come with running for hours every
tries to go fishing and hiking in
day and 5,000 to 10,000 meters
the vast wilderness of Colorado.
every competition, it can be
Other than running, his other
difficult to maintain good spirits.
passion is family, he said. These
The support runners need comes
two things directly intertwine
from teammates and coaches
with how he runs his team. His
who become like family over time.
personality and experience make
Mack is an experienced instructor,
him a valuable asset, something
having coached at four collegiate
his former staff is well aware of.
programs prior to taking the helm of the Roadrunners this fall. In his career as an athlete,
The MSU Denver men’s and women’s tennis teams finally have a coach. The athletics department announced on Sept. 11 that Barrett Elkins had been hired to replace former tennis coach Daniel Hangstefer. Elkins comes to MSU Denver just in time for both teams’ first competition. Both teams will take part in the CSU-Pueblo Duals on Sept. 14 at the Regency Athletic Complex. Elkins comes to the Roadrunners from Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia, where he spent five years as head coach, leading three straight teams to national rankings and their first NCAA tournament in the 2015 season. Young Harris College has been a Division II NCAA school since 2014.
to carry into this season.
“It’s a great opportunity for Trent. It’s tough losing him. He’s been a real asset to our
Mack was a four-time All-
program, both as an athlete
American cross-country runner
and a coach,” Black Hills
at Black Hills State University.
State track and crosscountry
Long distance wasn’t his original
coach Scott Walkinshaw told
goal, starting out primarily
The Rapid City Journal.
Photo by Mark Stahl | mstahl5@msudenver.edu
New MSU Denver cross country head coach Trent Mack poses for a portrait in the MSU Athletic Department offices on Sept. 6, 2017.
Mack’s biggest goal is
those outside of running. Mack
team of dedicated runners. One
until he began to training with
helping players reach the
emphasized the biggest assets
athlete even said Mack conducts
the long distance runners. Over
personal goals they set in their
outside of practice: a good
drills he’s never seen or heard of
time, his concentration shifted
first meeting, whether it be a
diet, a good sleep schedule and
before, and this no doubt stems
to the 800-meter relay and then
new personal record or making
eliminating the ups and downs of
from picking up a few tricks
to the 1,500-meter, gradually
it to nationals. Senior runner
situations the athletes have control
along his coaching journey.
changing his physique for the
Brandon Krage revealed the
over, such as personal lives.
new challenges. As he began
goal he set for himself, which is
Mack built a close relationship
together as a family strengthening
to reach the new objectives
to set the new school record by
with the team right off the bat.
their work ethic and bond. As
he set for himself, he joined
the time the Chile Pepper Cross
“My first impression is he’s
important as running is, Mack
the cross-country team.
Country Festival rolled around
very dedicated and driven.
stressed the need to not let
at the end of September.
He’s one of us,” Krage said.
it consume his runners’ lives
running the 400-meter hurdles,
Soon after finishing his athletic career, Mack returned
It is clear that the biggest
This season looks promising for
to Black Hills State University as
team-goal this year is simply
the Roadrunners, as the veteran
an assistant coach. His coaching
improvement by doing the things
experience of Mack looks to build
career then took him to Dakota
necessary for winning, including
a stronger and vastly improved
This team looks to be coming
uttering a motto that will no doubt be instrumental in the locker room. “Don’t make running life, make it a lifestyle.”
State University, Ashland University and most recently the
Golf competes in RMAC fall preview The Roadrunners’ women’s golf team finished their second competition of the season on Sept. 12. They finished the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Fall Preview at Fox Hollow Golf Course in fifth place out of a total of 14 teams. Leading the Runners was senior Lindsey Gullikson, who shot a two-day total of 152, good enough to tie for the fifth-best score in the competition. Behind her was junior Tori Glenn, who finished tied for 10th place with a two-day total of 155. The Roadrunners, who are still without a head coach, next compete at the West Region Preview Sept. 18-19 in Durango. Soccer update Men’s and women’s soccer finished a challenging and ultimately disappointing portion of their schedules over the weekend. Both teams played Seattle Pacific University and Western Washington University at home, and both teams lost both games. The men, who are now 0-4, lost their first game 2-1, and their second 1-0. The women started the weekend with a 2-1 loss to Seattle Pacific, then played a great game against Western Washington, the No. 1 team in the nation, and only lost due to a goal in the 45th minute. The loss dropped the women to 1-3 on the season. Both teams start their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedules on Sept. 15. The men travel to Colorado Christian University, while the women host No. 18 Colorado School of Mines.
University of Northern Colorado. While at Ashland, he led his team to a top-10 ranking. While at the regional meet, the men finished second and qualified for finals with five athletes finishing in the top nine slots. Both men and women made it to the NCAA’s state tournament that year. A few years later in 2014, Mack received the NCAA Division II assistant coach of the year honors. Mack didn’t focus on himself when asked about these accomplishments. He instead credited his athletes for their amazing work ethic rather than soaking up the limelight for these boundless feats. “I obviously can’t sit and take the credit,” Mack said. “I had a lot of good leadership and they were patient with the process.” Photo courtesy of MSU Denver Athletics
Senior Brandon Krage, who figures to be a key player for cross country this season, is excited for the rapid bond he developed with new coach Trent Mack.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Denver professional sports update NATIONAL NEWS Hurricane Irma disrupts college and professional play Several football games were cancelled Sept. 9 and 10 in anticipation of Hurricane Irma making landfall. Most prominently, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Miami against the Miami Dolphins was rescheduled for week 11, forcing both teams to take a week-one bye and play 16 weeks in a row. Other prominent games cancelled included the Miami Hurricanes vs. the Arkansas State Red Wolves, the Florida Gators vs. Northern Colorado Bears and the South Florida Bulls vs the UConn Huskies. Several games are already affected for the weekend of Sept. 16, most prominently including the Miami Hurricanes visiting the Florida State Seminoles.
Broncos start season on right foot By Giacomo DiFranco gdifranc@msudenver.edu The Denver Broncos kicked off their season and Vance Joseph made his head coaching debut in Monday night’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos finished with a record of 9-7 last season and failed to make the playoffs one year after winning the Super Bowl. As a franchise historically known for success, the Broncos will look to rebound from their ago. However, there are still
Rafael Nadal and Sloane Stephens were named the singles champions at the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 9 and 10, respectively. Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to secure the men’s title and Stephens defeated Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 to win the women’s title. This championship was Nadal’s third U.S. Open title and 16th Grand Slam title. This was Stephens’ first U.S. Open title and Grand Slam title.
NFL regular season kicks off The NFL regular season kicked off on Sept. 7 between the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs beat the Patriots 42-27. Week one action wrapped up with a doubleheader on Monday Night Football featuring the New Orleans Saints visiting the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the Denver Broncos. The Vikings beat the Saints 29-19 and the Broncos beat the Chargers 24-21.
Sports Authority Field at Mile High is the home of the Denver Broncos.
questions surrounding the team. Do they have a quarterback
center. Denver’s reconstructed
dominant defense. Led by star
be the determining factor on
that is capable of bringing
line will need to give Siemian time
linebacker Von Miller and the
whether the Broncos make the
another Lombardi Trophy to
to go through his progressions
“No-Fly Zone” secondary, the
playoffs, or are spectators for
the Mile High City? That still
and find his wide receivers.
defense aims to make life difficult
a second consecutive year.
remains to be seen, but one
Nadal, Stephens crowned U.S. Open champions
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disappointing season a year
Establishing a running game
for opposing quarterbacks
will also be key to the success of
all season long, despite the
get back to the playoffs for a
will need steady production
the team. In the offseason, the
losses of Shane Ray to injury
sixth time in seven seasons this
out of second-year quarterback
Broncos signed longtime Kansas
and T.J. Ward to roster cuts.
year. After securing the victory
Trevor Siemian in order to have
City Chief Jamaal Charles to
success in the upcoming season.
Denver ranked first in pass
Monday night, they will host
complement starting running back
defense last season and allowed
the Dallas Cowboys in week
C.J. Anderson in the hopes that
their opponents slightly more
two before heading out on the
staggering 40 sacks and 100
he can return to form and give the
than 185 receiving yards per
road to face the Buffalo Bills.
quarterback hits during the 2016
offense a much needed boost.
game. They also ranked fourth
The O-line allowed a
season, as the Broncos lacked the
The undoubted strength of
ability to protect their man under
the team will once again be its
in total team defense.
Major League Baseball has released the 2018 regular season schedule. The schedule features the earliest start to the MLB season, March 29. Every team will play on opening day, as well. Changes to interleague play structure were announced as well. There was also a free game announced between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox on April 17.
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Ultimately, the offense will
of the Broncos first game.
Rockies fighting for life in wild card race By Richard Allen
themselves breathing room in the
rallen57@msudenver.edu
standings, at least temporarily. At 80-65, the Rockies would
The Colorado Rockies face
lead the NL Central, who has
a steep climb for the rest of
three teams within two games of
the season as they vie for a
each other in the standings. The
spot in the postseason.
Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis
After clinching a winning
Cardinals and Chicago Cubs
record on the most important
represent a division winner and the
road trip of the season, a pair of
two biggest threats to a Rockies
four-game series against the Los
playoff berth. The Cardinals are
Angeles Dodgers and Arizona
currently the closest in the Wild
Diamondbacks, the Rockies have
Card standings, at 3.5 games from
momentum on their side as they
Colorado, with the Brewers only
enter the final 17 games of their
a half a game behind them.
regular season schedule.
MLB releases 2018 schedule
The Broncos will attempt to
thing is certain. The Broncos
The Diamondbacks series
After an unprecedented sweep of
concludes on Sept. 14, after which Photo from Flickr
the Dodgers to begin a six-game win streak, they are only three games
Nolan Arenado has led the charge for the Rockies all season long.
back from the first Wild Card spot
the club returns home for a threegame series against the San Diego Padres. They hit the road again
and a shot to bring the one-game
of the series. He allowed three
allowed only three doubles in 36
for two games against the San
playoff to Coors Field, where a
runs before recording an out, and
games. Sure, the Dodgers are in a
Francisco Giants and four more
decade ago Rocktober began.
wouldn’t see the fourth inning in
skid, but the Rockies punished some
against the Padres. This stretch
one of the worst starts of his career.
of the best the game has to offer.
against two of the worst teams
Over the course of the win streak, the Rockies have beaten
Yu Darvish followed Kershaw,
They began the series in Arizona
in baseball gives the Rockies an
some of the best talent in the game.
and so did Alex Wood and Rich
by spoiling a good start from Zack
opportunity to capitalize on lesser
The Dodgers, who are still favorites
Hill, all top-tier talent. They walked
Greinke, capped by a three-run
competition before the final two
to walk away with the best record
away with nothing. The Rockies
home run from Nolan Arenado.
series against the Miami Marlins
in the regular season despite their
beat up the virtually untouchable
Jon Gray outdueled Taijuan
and, finally, the Dodgers again.
recent struggles, trotted out Clayton
closer Kenley Jansen, tagging him
Walker in game two, striking out
On Oct. 4, three days later, the
Kershaw, arguably the best pitcher
for two doubles in game three. In
10. After an already successful
Rockies hope to fill the stands once
in the game today, in the first game
the first half of the season, Jansen
road trip, the Rockies have given
again in the Wild Card game.
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EVENTS
EVENTS AT AURARIA
CONCERTS
9.13
Hot Topics
9.13
HAIM
Location Ogden Theater Location Multicultural Lounge:
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 9.14
Thao
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Location Larimer Lounge
Price $35
Price $20
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Tivoli Student Union Price Free
9.14 vs. Fort Hays Location Pueblo
9.15 vs. Permian Basin Location Pueblo
Price Free
Price Free
Time 9 a.m.
Time 2:30 p.m.
Time 12:30 p.m. 9.15
Jason Aldean
Location Pepsi Center 9.15
Mexican Consulate Independence Celebration
Location King Center Price Free Time 6:30 p.m.
9.16
Asgeir
Location Fox Theater
Price Varies
Price $20
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 8:30 p.m.
Volleyball 9.15 vs. Regis University Location Denver
9.17
Brendan Lukens
Location Moon Room
9.18 Muse
Women’s Soccer 9.17 vs. CCU Location Lakewood
Price Free
Price Free
Time 7 p.m.
Time 1 p.m.
Location Red Rocks
Price $12
Price Varies
Time 7 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 9.16
DACA Renewal Workshop
9.19
A Lot Like Birds
Location Moon Room Location Tivoli Unition Station 320 ABC
9.19
Ben Folds
Rockies
Rockies
Location Ogden Theater
Price $12
Price $33
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
9.14 vs. Diamondbacks Location Away
9.15 vs. Padres Location Home
Price Free
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 10 a.m.
Time 1:40 p.m.
Time 6:40 p.m.
9.19 Cigarettes After Sex Location Bluebird Theater 9.14
Artist talk with Anna McKee & Jim White
9.19
Widowspeak
Location Hi-Dive
Price $16
Price $15
Time 8 p.m.
Time 8:30 p.m.
Rapids 9.16 vs. NYC FC Location Home
Location 965 Santa Fe Dr. Price Free Time 6 p.m.
9.20
Tove Lo
Location Ogden Theater
9.20
San Fermin
Price $16
Time 8 p.m.
Time 8:30 p.m.
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7 p.m.
Time 1:10 p.m.
Broncos 9.17 vs. Cowboys Politically Direct, MSU Denver’s only show dedicated to politics, airs Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Catch Devyn Deeter
Corsicana
Location Marquis Theater
9.17 vs. Padres Location Home
Location Bluebird Theater
Price $30
9.20
Rockies
9.21
Parmore
Location Bellco Theater
Price $10
Price Varies
Time 6 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Home
Rockies 9.19 vs. Giants Location Away
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 2:25 p.m.
Time 8:15 p.m.
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TRENDING NEWS To boldly go back to a galaxy far, far away… JJ Abrams is now slated to
Like, comment, apologize International YouTube celebrity
iPhone eXtra The new series of iPhones has
Cassini spacecraft takes the plunge
For the first time in its history,
Felix Kjellberg, better known as
been announced, and it includes a
direct the 2019 film, “Star Wars:
PewDiePie, issued an apology
next-gen “handset” called iPhone
and almost 30 total years of
doors for two days in preparation
Episode IX.” Abrams will be taking
on his channel regarding his use
X. The battery is slated to last two
service, the Cassini spacecraft
for Hurricane Irma. Although
the place of Colin Trevorrow,
of the n-word during one of his
hours longer than iPhone 7, and
will disintegrate in Saturn’s
Disney World has now reopened,
after he stepped down following
gaming livestreams. Although the
will be charged by an inductive
atmosphere. The spacecraft’s
initially with limited and modified
creative differences with the
use of generally strong language
pad. The iPhone X has removed
work with Saturn has surpassed
hours, some attractions remain
Lucasfilm team. Abrams, a
on his channel is a standard,
the home button, transforming the
the expectations of the team
closed until further notice. At its
seasoned sci-fi director, kicked off
Kjellberg said in his statement that
phone into a large glass screen.
behind the craft. Unlike the
peak, the category 5 hurricane
the next chapter of the saga with
the word in question was chosen
The front-facing camera remains,
sudden and dramatic end to
also caused the surrounding
2015’s “The Force Awakens,” and
“in the heat of the moment.”
but the main function of it is now
most spacecraft in orbit, the
Florida theme parks to close
will close the sequel trilogy with
This is not the first time that
for the way in which the phone
conclusion to Cassini’s work has
to remove the temptation to
“Episode IX.” The internet has
Kjellberg has been under fire for
is unlocked. By framing the face
been set for months. We will lose
stick around for the potentially
flared up with mixed reactions to
insensitive content. He has been
directly in the camera, facial
communication with Cassini on
devastating path of Irma. The list
the news of the acclaimed director
called out previously for his jokes
recognition and identification
Sept. 15, and the Earth will await
included Universal Studios Resort,
taking back the rule of the galaxy.
involving racially insensitive
will open the home screen. The
its final radio transmission.
which claimed minor damage
statements and anti-Semitism.
sale of the $999 phone will begin on Oct. 27, and ship on Nov. 3.
After 13 years of exploration
A big storm for a small world Walt Disney World closed its
following the tropical storm.
BREAK
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Horoscopes
Overheard this week
Capricorn
Cancer
December 22 - January
You will be spending most of your time near large bodies of water this week. It’ll be a blast as long as Aries doesn’t drown you.
Leo
Aquarius
July 23 - August 22
January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, you’re known for intellectual conversations. But this week your paitence will be tested so don’t let your temperment get the best of you!
“Is it socks on dicks weird?”
You’re usually pretty lazy, Leo. But this week plenty of good things come out in theater so get out there and people can treat you like the royalty you think you are!
August 23 - September 22
February 19 - March 20
Your workload will be light this week, so you’ll have plenty of time to catch up on your favorite pastime: sleep!
“What? Oh, no one said my name.“
I know your roommate’s mess bothers you to no end, Virgo. But this week you’ll stand up for yourself and stuff their dirty socks down their throat!
Aries
Mars will align with the tides this weekend, so if any floodings occur we know who to blame!
“There’s not enough room on this
September 23 - October 22
You’re probably regreting the tattoo of your ex’s face on your back by now, Libra. Just here to remind you of it.
Scorpio
Taurus
page for all the bullshit that you
October 23 - November 21
April 20 - May 20
guys spew.”
You are incredibly stubborn, Taurus. But this week that’ll work to your advantage in all of your adventures!
“Have you made your X-COM yet?” — Ali Watkins “When you realize that you’re not a white American female.” — Cassie Ballard “You’re all fired.” — Jim Bofenkamp “Take the plane with you.” —Montana Martin
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
May 21 - June 20
Hear or see something that makes you laugh? Shake your head? Roll your eyes or say WTF? Tweet it to @themetonline with the hashtag #overheardoncampus
— Madison Lauterbach
You are a pretty selfish person, Scorpio. But at least you were considerate enough to not hit that cat you drove by the other day.
Gemini
You’re misunderstood, Gemini, and this will be obvious during your court date this week. Don’t worry though, your curious mind will have plenty to observe in jail.
“Don’t get too comfortable.”
Libra
March 21 -April 19
“It’s good to see you coming!“
Something you would put on an Esteban meme
Virgo
Pisces
“Is this clanky or danky?“
Met Picks:
June 21 - July 22
Keep your eyes and heart open for love. You will be targeted by cupid’s arrow this week so be prepared!
“I wasn’t bragging... this time.”
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You’ve been contemplating quiting your job recently. Do it. Stealing copper pipes isn’t a real job. It never has been and it never will be.
Sudoku
Difficulty: Hard
Across
63. Composure
Down
8. GTE competitor
1. Kitten’s response
64. More than a splint
1. May honorees
9. Theater request
5. Highway behemoths
65. Brought about
2. Lamb’s pen name
10. ‘’Air Music’’ composer Ned
10. It leads to the grandstand
66. Rate of movement
3. Ransom of automobiles?
11. ___ vera
14. Stewpot
67. Time periods
4. Longfellow’s middle name
12. Lake impounded by Hoover Dam
15. Abolitionist Sojourner
5. Cowboy charges
13. Groups of whales
16. Butter substitute
6. Cupid, in Greece
18. Facilitate communication
17. Neither liberal nor conservative
7. Civilian clothes worn by a soldier
19. Distinctive flair
20. Most impudent
24. City on the Penobscot
21. Major industrial center near
25. Certain MIT grad.
Manchester
26. Man with a ladder?
22. It may have a general assembly?
27. Iris layers
23. Floor support
28. Al ___ (pasta order)
26. Participant in a defensive sport
29. All-American Lancaster role
30. Massachusetts cape
31. Superb
31. Kind of patch
32. Devoured
34. States
33. Vast chasm
35. Put the shirt in the closet
36. Back at sea?
37. Mideast’s ___ League
37. Evasion
38. Every object has one
39. Plant anchor
41. Hippocratic pronouncement
40. Launch an assault
42. ‘’... ___ take arms against’’
45. It’s followed by ‘’Who goes
(‘’Hamlet’’)
there?’’
43. Some scholarly works
47. Worshipped
44. Teacher’s deg.
48. Preserved, in a way
45. Job or table ending
49. Al Capp’s Hawkins
46. Foot soldier’s shares
51. Melville’s doomed Captain
48. Phoebe, who played Princess
52. Tear’s partner
Caraboo
53. What one needs to ride the tram
50. June honoree
55. Urn
51. Worse than bad
56. Letter starter
54. Alligator pears
57. Northern Greece peak
59. 1994 Malkovich film
58. Former JFK Mach busters
62. Swiss river to the Rhine
60. Mother of Jupiter Source: http://www.onlinecrosswords.net
Difficulty: Hard
Answers:
Crossword
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