Volume 39, Issue 4 - September 7, 2016

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Volume 39, Issue 4 September 7, 2016

Roadrunner soccer off to a strong start

Freshman forward Dimitri Ney advances past his defender Haiden Stiles Sept. 2 at the Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners lost the season opener against St. Edwards 0-2 but bounced back with a 2-1 win over Dixie State on Sept. 4.

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MSU Denver soccer starts off a four game weekend with two wins, one loss and a tie at the Regency Athletic Complex

Shursteen Sharpe steals the ball from forward Katelyn Havard Sept. 3 at The Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners finish the game with a tie against Dallas Baptist.

Sotomayor visits MSU Denver, inspires and encourages students

Undefeated volleyball and Roadrunner soccer off to hot start.

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Supreme Court Justice and controversial preacher return to MSU Denver.

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Features

Glass arts, awkward family photos and clocktower drag shows.

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she walked from person to person answering questions.

Throughout the entire event, Sotomayor appeared warm and jovial. “Where’s that nice photographer lady? Don’t go away,” she said, enlisting one of the press members as her personal photographer as Sotomayor stood next to a student. She also teased the Federal Marshals that flanked her on both sides, watching over the VIP.

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2009 by President Barack Obama.

Prior to her appointment, Sotomayor had sat on the bench for the US Court of Appeals for the second circuit since 1997, when she was appointed to the circuit by President Bill Clinton.

Although a panel discussion format was set up for the jurist, Sotomayor instead abandoned the panel discussion halfway into the event to wander among the audience.

Eliciting questions from the guests,

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“You’re not born branded special. There isn’t any kid in this room who can say, ‘I’m branded something - I’m branded successful, I’m branded a failure.’ None of that comes with your birth,” Sotomayor said. “You have choices that you make in life and those choices can be positive ones that help you move forward, or they can be ones that sidetrack you and present some obstacles to you.”

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Students from all three institutions were treated to an evening with sitting Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Sep. 1. During the two and a half hour event, Sotomayor shared stories of her formative years and career as a lawyer and judge to inspire and encourage the over 1,000 people in the audience. She last visited MSU Denver in 2013.

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The bigger picture of the 2016 election between Trump and Clinton.

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Supreme Court Justice returns to MSU Denver

Sotomayor talks pursuing goals, conflict resolution

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks to students during her visit to MSU Denver September 1. Sotomayor covered topics ranging from personal experiences to encouragement to students on pursuing their ambitions. Photo by Sara Hertwig • shertwig@msudenver.edu

Continued from Page 1 >> Although she shared many life lessons, Sotomayor did not take any question on current supreme court cases and would not answer questions regarding political matters.

The closest any question came to matters regarding the Court was when a member of the audience asked Sotomayor how the Justice maintained her relationships on the court in the face of so many disagreements.

“We are all there because we care very, very deeply about the work we’re doing and bettering our society. Now, We disagree on how to do that, but it’s a disagreement borne of passion,” Sotomayor said.

She also said addressing someone else’s needs is easier after trying to understand them, rather than screaming at a person with different beliefs in frustration. Humility was a reoccurring theme, with Sotomayor stressing the importance to realize that one can’t always be right.

MSU Denver President Stephen Jordan delivered a few remarks before Sotomayor took the stage, where he spoke about the school’s high ranking as a place of diversity and inclusion.

“Last year, students of color made up 37 percent of our student population, and 31.6% of our students were the first in their families to go to college,” Jordan said. He also reiterated his administration’s goal to reach Hispanic Serving Institution status by 2018, saying that the university had risen from 12.5 percent hispanic participation to 24.5 percent over the last nine years. To reach HSI status, the school must reach 25 percent.

Sotomayor later said she admired the University’s mission to educate underserved and minority students.

The next term of the Supreme Court begins Oct. 3.

Ballot watch 2016 : Candidate Edition Your guide to the Colorado Election Ballot Senator Michael Bennet (D)

Darryl Glenn (R)

The democratic candidate, Bennet is seeking re-election in the 2016 race. Having served seven years thus far, he has voted primarily on the democratic side. Throughout his career, Bennet has voted in support of the stimulus bill and the Iran deal, but was one of three democratic senators to vote against a measure proposing increased taxes on the highest income levels in 2013.

The republican candidate, Glenn has recieved the republican nomination and endorsements from Ted Cruz. His campaign has focused on an antiestablishment theme, pushing for less regulation and decreases in federal spending. Little is known about his stances student loans and education spending, though cuts are projected based on his expressed plans to decrease spending.

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“Stop judging me, judging you”

Sergeant Greg Stahl intervenes as UCD freshman Jonny Valentine, left, stands up to Ron Underwood and his religious beliefs on Oct. 1, 2014 at Auraria campus. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

By Mady Smarr and Esteban Fernandez eferna14@msudenver.edu, msmarr@msudenver.edu

Ron Underwood returned to Auraria Tuesday, Aug. 30 to the surprise of many students here on campus. Many believed Underwood had been banned from Auraria after an incident last semester involving a Muslim student. Tension palpable, a crowd of students heckled

Underwood and the preachers who accompanied him.

“Oh, it’s a street preacher, just coming to spread the word. It’s a public campus, it’s gonna happen, even if that’s not your religion. You’re going to respect it, they’re just doing what they do,” said Floyd Lewis, one of the students present. “But, he’s just really rude to people, and multiple times has condemned this entire group of people to hell. I don’t remember in the Bible Jesus just saying

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you’re worthless, you’re going to hell.”

After the spitting incident last semester, Underwood was not banned from campus as is commonly believed.

According to Auraria Police Chief Michael J. Phibbs, removing Underwood from Auraria Higher Education Center would violate his 1st amendment rights. Since no one has filed a police report against Underwood, the campus has it’s hands legally tied when it comes to action. He encouraged students to ignore Underwood as best they could.

“Somebody displaying their First Amendment right doesn’t mean that you have to listen,” Phibbs said.

The voices of Ron Underwood and Shawn Holes, an associate, reverberated off the walls of the PE building and Health Center, drawing a large crowd. They had been preaching there since roughly 11 a.m.

Underwood became a Born Again Christian 12 years ago, and three years ago started preaching at MSU Denver.

“One of the reasons we go out here is to, like the Bible says, call people out of darkness and into his marvelous light into the kingdom of Christ,” he said.

According to Underwood, one of the reasons he picked MSU Denver as a place to preach was because there were people on campus who don’t know the Lord Jesus Christ, and that the Gospel according to Christ must be preached.

“One of the reason’s I picked MSU was because we’re a local church. We want to be part of the community,” he said.

Underwood’s level of rhetoric has made many students on campus uncomfortable. Addressing claims that his speech is incendiary, Underwood made it clear he’d never told someone that they were going to Hell based on his own views, but on the views shown in the bible.

“I’m not God, I can’t make an eternal condemnation or judgement on somebody, but I can tell somebody their condition. I can tell somebody their standing before a holy god. What a loving thing.”

Last March Alaa Atwi, a practicing Muslim, was spit on after a member of the crowd was moved enough by Underwood’s words to spit on Atwi for being a Muslim.

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Underwood singled Atwi out of a crowd when he returned to campus last week.

“Did you know that Alaa Atwi was sitting right there when I was preaching about the extravagant love and salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ? I saw the conviction and doubt all over her face that, ‘wow, maybe my religion is wrong,’” Underwood said.

When Atwi was singled out by Underwood, she teared up. She said that she didn’t feel safe on campus with him there.

“I would tell Alaa that I love her and care about her. I love her enough to tell her the truth.” The truth, Underwood said, was that even though there was a thousand religions there really only were two, which was the word according to Jesus Christ, and everything else.

Atwi was upset by this response.

“That’s really offending. I cried because I didn’t think he wouldn’t be there. I cried because I thought I would be safe going to school.”

Atwi said that if she didn’t believe in her religion, she wouldn’t be representing it. She also said that she has Christian friends and knows most aren’t like that, that every religion has its extremists.

“I don’t mind if he were to apologize and I would be okay with it. I would not be okay with him saying things against what I believe in, but then say he loves me. It contradicts himself.”

Underwood objected to the coverage he received in this paper of the incident.

“You called me hostile. That’s an opinion, that’s not objective journalism,” he said.

He was concerned that his name was the only one mentioned in the article written

about the incident.

After the article was published, he said that multiple people a day came up to him and accused him of spitting on Atwi himself, which he did not do. He also said he had never met the perpetrator of the assault before. He said that he felt he had been put in danger due to the article.

Students have harassed his group before, and Underwood himself has been punched by a student at Colorado State University.

MSU Denver Alumnus Byron Blake attends the same church Underwood goes to. He said that the preachers who come to campus have to compete with other things that compete for student attention, requiring preachers like Underwood to be provocative. He also said that having free speech meant having to put up with things one may not agree with. He advised current students to keep tough skin, as it kept everyone free.

Atwi, however, questioned where the line between free speech and feeling safe on campus should be. “There should be a line they can’t cross. He can’t attack students in general. He should preach in a nice way. He shouldn’t verbally abuse people,” she said.

Underwood admitted that he has made mistakes while preaching, but did not intend to stop.

“Have I said wrong things from time to time? Yeah, I have. And you know what, I’m going to do it again. I’m gonna do it again, because I’m a sinner. But I’m a sinner saved by grace,” Underwood said.

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Elsewhere in the news MSU Denver Welcome back speech to be delivered Sept. 8 • Dr. Stephen Jordan, President of MSU Denver will be hosting the annual welcome back breakfast on the Student Success building lawn on Thursday. As a part of the breakfast, Dr. Jordan will also be giving his State of the University speech for the Fall semester. The event is open to all faculty and students.

MSU Denver gains exchange visitor sponser designation • The U.S. Department of State has chosen MSU Denver as a sponsor school for the exchange visitor program, allowing the university to process J-1 visas for visiting faculty.

Previously, MSU Denver commissioned this service from CU Denver. The new designation allows MSU Denver to sponsor up to 10 students and professors from foreign nations for cultural exchange.

Colorado Drivers foiled by Wacky Tabacky • DUI regulations Colorado are currently modeled after the ones used for alcohol. The way pot is metabolized in the bloodstream is different than alcohol, so it shows up in heavy marijuana users even hours after use. A study done by AAA shows current blood and breath analyzers are poor measures of sobriety.

The study also said legislators should wait until the science around detection improves. Until then, if you’re a heavy marijuana user, be careful driving even if you’re sober.

Denver now able to count • Many people dislike math, however new studies show that Denverites are getting better at the subject. Morey Middle school eighth graders showed a big increase, 33 percent over the last year. Denver Public Schools celebrated the increase on Thursday at Palmer Elementary.

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Looking past the parties’ candidates

By Esteban Fernandez eferna14@msudenver.edu It may surprise some people out there, but the current election isn’t actually about Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. They may be the candidates, but the election isn’t really about them in the long run.

You may hate Clinton or Trump, but remember, they’re only there for four to eight years provided nothing happens to them in that time.

Elections are complicated. In this election emotions are flying high as people express that they must choose the lesser of two evils.

Regardless of who anyone decides to vote for, however, it’s important to recognize what you’re voting for and not necessarily who you’re voting for. I say this because as people discuss the election we hold the President up as the end all be all of the election and this isn’t actually true.

There is more to be concerned about than who is in the oval office.

Take the Supreme Court. Justice Antonin Scalia left a vacant seat on the Court and the next President will get to fi ll that seat. Likewise, the President will get to appoint

another Supreme Court Justice.

All told, the next President could appoint as many as three Supreme Court Justices. Depending on who gets into office depends on the direction that the court can shift.

The Supreme Court Justices aren’t necessarily beholden to the agenda of the President. Their job is upholding the law of the land and deciding it. The President doesn’t have a say in that. They can criticize but they have no control over the Supreme Court.

The President will leave, but those Justices will be there indefinitely.

This means that certain laws passed within the past eight years could be upheld or overturned.

Whichever one appeals to your sensibilities is likely the route you’re going to go.

You are not voting for a person. You’re voting for ideas and a direction you want the country to go. Clinton and Trump won’t decide the future, they can only begin to steer the ship in a particular direction. Aside from that, there are checks and balances that can hinder what they want to do regardless.

This is the other idea that people ignore quite often. It’s not just the Presidency that we as Americans need to be concerned about. It’s where most of the focus goes, but it’s hardly the most important election. All politics is local and that means that your Senators and Representatives are some of the most important elections going on right now. Hardly any American pays attention to these local elections, however.

These local elections are also

important. It decides who will control Congress, which makes a big difference in how the President gets to operate and also plays a role in the direction of the country.

Clinton and Trump don’t merely function on their own. Clinton can’t do much if a Republican controlled Congress holds her back. The same is true of Trump with a Democratic congress.

These are big picture ideas. They expand the scope of the election and ask you to consider that just voting for Clinton or Trump based on how much you like one or the other isn’t enough. Suddenly you have to think about it beyond whether or not you personally like them, and how they might impact the whole instead of just… well… you.

You are not voting for a person. You’re voting for ideas and a direction you want the country to go in.

So why don’t we like to think beyond Clinton and Trump? Why do we take little consideration in the Supreme Court or even Congress and those local elections?

It’s easy to say that we put a lot of stock in the media for this, but I think it goes beyond that. I think it’s because thinking beyond Clinton and Trump requires more of us. To think beyond the two

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candidates on a personal level means thinking about how our system of government works.

Real world problems are complicated. Having to think beyond just Clinton and Trump requires us to grasp and obtain more knowledge beyond our own opinion of the two personally.

There’s a lot more to think about and consider when more information is brought to the table.

For most of us this requires a lot more time and effort than we’re willing to put into it.

The election isn’t simple, but if we only focus on Clinton and Trump we think it can be. It’s easy to sit there and vote for one or the other based on how much you like or dislike the other, but none of this engages with the political discussion of the day.

None of that engages with how our government functions. Making the election about Clinton and Trump personally keeps the focus from being about the future of the country as a whole.

When the election gets reduced to simply Clinton and Trump we lose sight of the big picture. The big picture is the direction you want to see the country move in. Clinton or Trump might be able to steer that ship, but they aren’t the ones that’ll be there forever. Pushing America in one direction or another is a group effort, not a singular one. It’s important to remember this before you vote. Clinton and Trump may be our Presidential candidates, but they aren’t the only two who matter.

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Awkward Family Photos glorifies weird Kodak moments Story by Natasha Mccone nmccone@msudenver.edu When Mike Bender was a child, his mother hung a family photo on a wall in their living room. It was awkward and embarrassing. Why was she commemorating such a moment?

“When I thought about it, it felt like my mom was a genius, and that’s how it all started,” Bender said. In 2009, Mike started a website called awkwardfamilyphotos.com, where anyone can submit their most cherished and chagrined moments.

Sometimes the absurdity of the picture is extremely obvious and elicits laughs right away.An example of such a photo would be “Keeping Their Nose Clean,” where a family of three during a 1975 professional portrait are all picking their nose, to mimic their daughter.

In others, the humor comes from a universal feeling of amusing shame and confusion that we all feel when we reflect on our childhood. This is demonstrated in the photo “Baby Crazy,” where a young girl in a tie-dye shirt and a bob haircut, staring blankly at the camera amidst her huge Beanie Baby collection.

The website’s positive feedback continued to grow, and in 2014, The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin contacted Bender and asked if he would be interested in making an exhibit out of around forty of these photos.

Shortly after, a framer contacted Mike and asked him if he would want any of the older frames they had laying around. These outdated wooden frames were around the same age as most of the photos were taken, adding a new element to the exhibit.

“When they’re in the more kitschy frames from the era, it just adds another element. It looks just like someone’s living room, and that was a big breakthrough for us,” Bender said.

The History of Colorado Center in Denver currently displays this exhibit, and captures that aesthetic sentiment perfectly.

Picture frames line the walls of the exhibit, in

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varying sizes separated into categories such as “Grandparents” and “Babies”.

Each wall of the exhibit looks is unique-painted in pastel colors or floral wallpaper.

Each wall of the exhibit looks like a different family’s living room, complete with floral patterns, wood paneling, and pastel blue paint. In the midst of it all, sits a chartreuse living room set, where families can sit and

laugh at the moments surrounding them.

At the end of the exhibit is a photo booth where families can make their own family photos and post them using the hashtag #AwkFamCo, or #AwkwardFamilyPhotos, and will appear on a screen in the exhibit.

Humor aside, the exhibit and the website are a celebration of unforgettable familial moments, “It’s really like a love letter to

The Awkward Family photo exhibit is on display until Jan. 8 at the Colorado History Center.The exhibit captures a family living room aesthetic. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

families,” said Bender. “We’ve gotten a lot of notes from people that write in and say, ‘I’m speaking more to brother/sister now, since the photo has been up on the site’”.

The Awkward Family Photos exhibit at the History of Colorado Center is a time capsule of jean shorts, braces, and bell bottomed corduroys. The exhibit ends on January 8 2016 and will be traveling to Canada next.

Mike Bender and co-founder Doug Chernack sit together at their first museum, Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Mike Bender

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Drag Decades blends pop culture and nostalgia Story by Luis Bustos lbustos@msudenver.edu There’s a place downtown where the Queens all come around. Orchestrated

by Denver drag queen, socialite and entertainer, Shirley Delta Blow, Drag Decades is the drag show we didn’t realize we needed. Taking place every month at the Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver, the show doesn’t quite fit the mold of the traditional drag performance.

Ditching the expected raunchy humor, Drag Decades dominated the bridge between performing arts and Drag comedy.

Emceed by Delta Blow, Kings and Queens came together to entertain a sold out venue.

“I really think a drag show should be uplifting” said Delta Blow. “You’ll see my sense of humor, I might poke fun at things

in the audience but I’m never going to be harsh to somebody, you’re never going to see me shut anybody down.” Delta Blow considers this type of humor “cheap.”

Saturated with pop culture, the lipsyncing performances explore aesthetic themes throughout recent American history. Beginning in March of 2016, themes began with the 1960’s. Each show is inspired by pop icons and cultural phenomenons, delivering a nostalgic one of a kind performance. The show on August 6 included iconic tracks like “Pray” by Christina Aguilera, and “Firework” by Katy Perry, as well as debuting performers like MSU Denver Sophomore Hannah Hadd, known onstage as Oliver.

“I’m really nervous, I do spoken word, so it’s sort of similar.” said Oliver. “When I start I’m really nervous and then you’re like ‘oh yeah I know this, I can do this.’”

Oliver was featured on the rendition of “Welcome to the Black Parade.”

Tyrell Rae, 30, in the midst of his transformation into Zarah before Drag Decades at the Clocktower Caberet on Aug 31. Rae has been performing in drag for four years.

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The show also included a performance from 14 year old Maya Ray Taylor Miller.

“These shows are magical because not only does Shirley include everyone, everyone is so supportive and just very kind.” Said Miller. “He just makes sure everyone feels comfortable, everyone feels

“I really think a drag show should be uplifting ,” -Delta Blow safe and everyone has the the best time that they ever have in their lives.”

With quirky wordplay, a trivia segment called, “Are You Smarter than A Drag Queen?”, and fierce choreography, the show was filled with easygoing humor yet carried

the grace of a full production stage play.

For others, like mother of Taylor Miller and long time supporter of Delta Blow, the show was more than just a gig.

“I think what makes him extremely special in the world of drag is that he makes it for everyone, not just for the 21 drinking crowd and above,” said Rachel Taylor, “For little ones who are questioning all the things in the world that they question when they’re little, he has made a safe place for her.”

Audience reception was positive, Ariel Fefer, longtime fan can’t resist coming back.

“I love it! I have been here every decade, every last wednesday of the month for the last five months.”

Returning September 28th, Drag Decades is taking it back to the 80’s. At only $20 a ticket, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome.

“The music of the 80’s is so great,” said Delta Blow. “the costumes, and the fashion is just so wild!”

Stuart Sanks in costume as Shirley Delta Blow after hosting Drag Decades at the Clocktower Caberet on Aug. 31. When he is not performing Sanks, he is an elementary teacher at the Studio School in Northglenn, Colo.

Playing with Perspective: Devil May Cry

By Keenan MCcall

kmccall3@msudenver.edu Flaws and all, Devil May Cry represented a step forward for gaming and the spark that lit my interest in what games are.

Released in 2001, DMC was a far cry from what it started out as. Conceptualized as the fourth entry in the Resident Evil franchise, Capcom tasked Shinji Mikami with creating a game that brought the series’ zany horror tones to the Play Station 2.

Working off of a scenario created by Resident Evil’s writer Noboru Sugimura, he set out to make something more action oriented with a hero who embodied strength and style.

As he worked on the game though, Mikami realized his limitations. Seeking a more fast paced and detailed gaming experience, he shifted away from the fixed camera and pre-rendered settings of Resident Evil for a dynamic camera system. He travelled with his development team to several locations in Europe, studying the gothic architecture for his new game’s settings. He redesigned the game’s protagonist entirely, embracing a more

vibrant and active hero than the original.

The end result was a game that revolutionized the medium. Fast paced action sequences, beautiful settings, tight controls and a camera that moved fast enough to keep the focus on the player at all times enthralled players and critics alike.

They sang praises for the game’s innovation and style, and it set the standard for what action games and camera systems as a whole should be.

I was a few years late to the party when I picked the game up in 2004. I’d heard good things about it, and I was a fan of other action games on the PS2, but I’d been on the fence thanks to my love of the Resident Evil series.

Once I picked it up though, I couldn’t put it down. The combat, horror style and perfect camera angle kept me glued to my screen and the controller planted in my hands. I played through every difficulty level, found every collectable and mastered every weapon’s combos until I could hold an S-rank combo through an entire area. Within a year, I could make it through the game in two and a half hours, and did so every few days when I got home from school. Sure, the story was cheesy

and overplayed, but it embraced itself in being overblown and bombastic.

At a certain point though, it moved toward something more. I wanted to know more than just what the game offered me as a player. I wanted to know how the game’s mechanics came together the way they did.

I wanted to know what inspired the settings and what made them stand out to me in a way other games couldn’t. Even if I didn’t want to make games myself, I wanted to know more about the work that went into creating games to develop an even deeper appreciation for them.

Since then, I’ve had similar experiences of games piquing my curiosity. Some have done more for the industry and eaten up even more of my time. None, however, have been able to draw me into games like DMC did, from action packed beginning to end.

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Art, in a glass of its own Story By Hannah Carnes hcarnes2@msudenver.edu “It’s like a vortex and it will suck you in,” Shannon Abote, owner of Bella Glass Studios has been saying for 17 years. Abote and her daughter, Michelle Szuch, believe this is what happens when you start making art out of glass.

Bella Glass Studios located in the RiNo district of Denver hosts many classes for students of all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate students. “We do pressed fused glass, stained glass, blown glass ornaments, paint your own pottery, distressed board painting classes, and we are about to start canvas painting on a walk-in basis,” said Szuch.

Abote started teaching people in her garage until moving to the shop where they are now. Abote has done stained glass for 40 years and began creating fused glass about 20 years ago, while taking classes all over the country learning new techniques.

For beginners who walk in and want to make fused glass art, they have 18 different projects to choose from. Some of the projects include coral bowls or vases of any color.

Donna Landwehr, who started going to the classes in March, fell in love with making her own glass pieces. “I get to use a part of my brain I never get to use when I’m at work,” Landwehr said. She gets to create new art that she would have never imagined doing, and with the help of Szuch and Abote, Landwehr is able to create what she wants.

“Glass is just cool, glass is the only medium that you can use that has transparency, glass can be so fluid and moving and that’s what draws me in,” said Szuch.

Wendy Aro, left, and David Szuch discuss what sizes and colors will work for each piece of the the new stained glass window at Bella Glass Studio in the RiNo district of Denver on Aug. 31, 2016. Photos by Brandon N. Sanchez • bsanch36@msudenver.edu

Wanting others to share the kind of love that Abote and Szuch have for fused and stained glass is what keeps them going. They want others to experience the art and creativity that goes along with making your own pieces in a stress-free environment.

Bella Glass studios recently got their beer and wine license for anyone 21 and older who

Bella Glass Studio operator Michelle Szuch,has worked at the studio for the better part of 17 years.

would want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage while unwinding and putting their creative brain to work. Anybody is encouraged to walk-in or sign up for diverse classes. Prices vary depending on the kind of project you wish to make, but each class is based on your skill level. The advanced classes and intensive workshops are the most expensive.

Classes start at $1,000. The beginning and intermediate classes vary from what you are making and how much material is being used.

Bella Glass Studios has earned a reputation for having a laid back, friendly environment where people of varying skill can learn the craft. Szuch welcomes everyone saying, “Come see us, come create with us, come play with us, you’ll love it.”

“Glass is just cool, glass is the only medium that you can use that has transparency, glass can be so fluid and moving, and that’s what draws me in.”

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Soccer teams have strong opening weekend Senior defender Alexie Marr secures posession of the ball. MSU Denver won the game against West Texas A&M 2-0 Sept. 1 at The Regency Athletic Complex.

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» Men’s CC finishes seventh Men’s cross country finished seventh in the Colorado State Invite on Friday. Senior Brandon Krage led the way for the Roadrunners, finishing the 5,000-meter event 24th overall with a time of 15:40.

Redshirt freshman teammate Kyle Jones finished close behind at 31st overall with a time of 15:53.

»Women’s CC places ninth Women’s cross country competed in the Colorado State Invite as well, and finished ninth overall.

Junior Erica Ruiz paced the Roadrunners, finishing 24th overall with a time of 18:56.

Sophomore Sabrina Rautter was the second finisher for the Roadrunners, and crossed the line with a time of 19:38, which was good enough for 37th. The men’s and women’s cross country teams travel to Colorado Springs on Sept. 10 for their next meet.

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By Andrew Evemy aevemy@msudenver.edu The Roadrunners soccer team recorded a win and a draw this weekend with sophomore forward Bry Sanchez logging a goal and an assist.

The Roadrunners defeated the visiting West Texas A&M Buffaloes in their season opener Thursday night 2-0, but could not find the back of the net Saturday afternoon

against the powerhouse Dallas Baptist University Hilltoppers as the game ended 0-0 after double overtime.

The goal for Sanchez against the Buffs, who are now 0-2-0, came in minute 14 and was assisted by Elise Boisnard. Extending the lead was Bakersfield, California native Reigna Banks in minute 24, with the assist by Sanchez. The ladies would finish the game with 10 tallied shots, playing a defensive

minded second half.

Freshman goalkeeper Erica Torres padded the stat sheet with 11 saves in two shutouts. Six of Torres’ saves came in the defensive showdown Saturday afternoon against the Hilltoppers, who ended the weekend 0-1-1.

Freshman forward Gricelda Gomezat first seemed to score against the Hilltoppers only to have the goal overturned due

to a questionable penalty called against her for her challenge on the goalkeeper. Gomez would lead the team in shots on Saturday with four.

Next weekend the 1-0-1 Roadrunners hit the road to face the Western Washington University Vikings in Bellingham, Washington. The Vikings, 0-0-1, finished the 2015 season third in the NSCAA top 25 with a record of 21-2-1.

Freshman midfielder Dimitri Ney gets control of the the ball to advance against Dixie State Sept. 4 at The Regencey Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners beat the Trailblazers 2-1. Photo by Abe Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

» Men’s and women’s tennis The Roadrunner’s men’s and women’s tennis teams hit the road this week and head to Pueblo to compete in the CSU Pueblo/Air Force Tournament. Both teams will take on the University of Texas-Permian Basin as well as Nebraska-Kearney on Friday. The women’s team has an additional match against Fort Hays State on Saturday.

» Volleyball to host Colorado Premier

The Roadrunner’s volleyball team is set to play host for the Colorado Premier Challenge. The tournament will take place at the Auraria Event Center and span from Friday to Saturday. The Roadrunners are 4-0 and begin their tournament on Friday at 3:30 p.m. against Angelo State.

Junior defender Luan Silva battles for possesion of the ball Sept. 4 at Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners defeat the Traiblazers 2-1.

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By David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu

The Roadrunners men’s soccer team started the season with a win and a loss in their homestand over the weekend, losing to the No. 14 ranked St. Edward’s Hilltoppers on Friday, and rebounding with a win against the Dixie State Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon.

The Roadrunners were shutout in their home

opener, 2-0. The team nearly held the highly touted Hilltoppers scoreless in the first half, but surrendered a late goal with nine seconds remaining in the half.

St. Edward’s then added another goal in minute 69.

At home on Sunday, the Roadrunners bounced back from their disappointing defeat, netting two goals against the Trailblazers.

After allowing the first goal of the match to Sean

Jenne in minute 21, the Roadrunners regrouped and sophomore forward Kevin Beck headed two goals past fellow Arizonan and Trailblazers’ goalkeeper Bradley Trella in the first half. Beck scored both goals within two minutes of each other, in minute 32 and 34, respectively. Senior midfielder Arturo Vega had the assist on Beck’s first goal, and junior defender Luan Silva had the second.

The second half saw much back and forth play and produced no goals, securing the first victory of the season for MSU Denver with a score of 2-1.

Coach Tittle’s Roadrunners travel to the Pacific northwest next week to take on the Western Washington Vikings on Thursday at 5 p.m., and then head to Seattle Pacific to take on the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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Concordia University-Portland plays Metropolitan State University of Denver at LCEF Court in Portland, Oregon on September 02, 2016 (Photo: Christopher Oertell/Concordia University)

The MSU Denver volleyball team opened up their season this past Friday. The Roadrunners traveled to Oregon to participate in Concordia Labor Day tournament. The two day event began play Sept. 2. Coach Jenny Glenn took the sideline in her first official appearance as head coach of the Roadrunners. Glenn’s girls were good, very good.

The Roadrunners started the season undefeated, finishing the weekend with a 4-0 record.

MSU Denver defeated No. 15 Florida Southern 3-2 to win their first of two matches on Friday. The Roadrunners trailed 3-5 in the first set, then ran off eight unanswered points, taking the set over, and eventually winning 2519. Florida Southern won the second set 25-23, MSU Denver the third, and the Panthers won the fourth set 25-10. MSU Denver won the fifth and deciding set 15-11, securing the victory.

MSU Denver then defeated Concordia(OR) three sets to one and started their season 2-0. .

The Roadrunners winning ways spilled over into the Saturday portion of MSU Denver’s tournament play. Missouri S&T was the opponent, and played well: however, MSU Denver buried the Miners 3-1 in four sets. The stout Roadrunner defense boasted 4 different players with double digit digs. Junior Jackie Lopez led the way with 23 digs. Coach Glenn’s

team finished the weekend a perfect 4-0 as the Roadrunners tamed the Western Oregon Wolves winning 3-1. MSU Denver took the first set 25-22, and the Wolves responded winning the second set 25-14. The Roadrunners won the next two sets. The first one was won decisively 25-9, and the second 25-21.

The Roadrunners host the Colorado Premier Challenge beginning on Friday, and have their 2016 home opener against Angelo State at 7 p.m. at the Auraria Event Center. All teams will continue playing Saturday in a bracket style format.

Bracket play will follow on Saturday, September 10. Admission for students is free.

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Men’s soccer coach Jeremy Tittle paces the sidelines during the Roadrunners opening game against St. Edward’s on Sept. 2 at the Regency Athletic Complex.

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By David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu Second-year men’s soccer head coach Jeremy Tittle is a teacher, a tactician and a family man. In an effort to get to know Coach Tittle better, we asked him a few questions to gain some insight.

When asked specifically about his philosophy on coaching, Tittle showed

his desire to make a lasting impact on the team members.

“I’ve had the same philosophy for a couple of decades; I want my and the student athlete’s’ time together, whatever it is, five years together, to make a 20 year difference. I want them to have such an experience that they look back 20 years from now and go, ‘That was a big moment in my life,’” Tittle said.

He then continued to contemplate the

nature of coaching itself.

“I was just joking with our softball coach Annie [Van Wetzinga] today and we were chuckling with each other about, like, there’s no new ideas, you just steal them from other coaches, you know?” said Tittle. “So, I think of things that I’ve learned and I can trace it back to, like, where that happened. And I often share that with the team. Last week, for instance, we were in Buena Vista for our retreat this past weekend, Thursday through Sunday, and I shared with them that nine years ago in premarital counseling I learned something about relationships that I think apply to everybody, not just in marriage, and it was assuming the best of each other.”

He continued, “Assuming the best of each other and knowing that whatever they’re doing is with good intent first; you assume that, and then you check in if you’re confused about it later. And that assumption that everybody’s going to try to do their very best, and everybody’s got each others back is a great way to have relationships with other people.”

MSU Denver athletics has a rich history of community outreach, a history that coach Tittle takes great pride in.

“We do have a very active role in the community across an academic year.” said Tittle. “We have anywhere from seven to ten events that we have planned, so it’s once a month or more. We have a lot here to come. We’re in Denver Public Schools, we do things on our campus in

service to other athletic departments, we have West Leadership academy, which is a pretty high profile program for middle school kids. They’ve come to campus before, and we expect them to come back again this year.”

Coach Tittle was then asked for one word or phrase he thought that his players would use to describe him.

Tittle responded, “Purposeful. I think that kind of captures the essence of it”.

The last question served to give our students and readers insight into the man who is Jeremy Tittle. He was asked how he likes to spend his free time.

“With my family. My community that’s away from my soccer community.

I’ve kind of got, that community, a lot of structure around that. I enjoy my immediate family, we’ve got some extended family here, I’ve got a community of people that I’m close to, that I do life together with, and I’ve got the same thing going on professionally with this team and the support staff we have, with the athletic administration and otherwise. So, my free time is about getting connected with that community.”

His family includes his four and a half year old son Connor, a nine month old daughter, Kiera, and his wife of eight years, Kristen.

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Nationwide Briefs » Broncos cut underperforming Sanchez The Broncos have cut

quarterback Mark Sanchez, paving the way for second year quarterback Trevor Siemian to start the 2016 season. The Broncos also added QB Austin Davis to be the third string behind Paxton Lynch to ensure depth at the position.

» Sam Bradford traded to Minnesota Vikings Former No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford has been traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Minnesota Vikings for the Vikings 2017 first round draft pick, and a conditional fourth round pick in 2018.

Bradford is currently listed as the No. 2 quarterback on the Vikings depth chart behind Shaun Hill.

» Wisconsin Upsets No. 5 LSU The unranked Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 5 ranked LSU Tigers at Lambeau field on Saturday. The Tigers had a chance to win the game on their final drive until Brandon Harris threw an interception to D’Cota Dixon to seal the game. The SEC lost an unprecedented seven games on the opening weekend of college football.

» Colorado Buffaloes rout CSU Rams The Colorado Buffaloes demolished the Colorado State Rams 44-7 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown this past Friday. Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau threw for 318 yards while running for another 66.

» Kaepernick makes 49ers 52-man roster 49ers controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick has made the San Francisco 49ers 52-man roster as the second quarterback on the depth chart. Kaepernick’s jersey is third in sales after he made his stance on contemporary social issues known.

What about the offense?

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The Denver Broncos; Super Bowl 50 Champions.

The title of the golden Superbowl champs and the Lombardi Trophy both belong to the Denver Broncos. And it was glorious. Over one million fans covered in orange swarmed the streets of downtown Denver to catch a glance of the 52 men, their coaches and assistants who all made it possible, all on a beautiful day in mid-February, but that was in February. It’s all history now.

That’s what makes the NFL so fun and exciting. Every year is a brand new start!

Tomorrow a brand new season gets underway as the Broncos take on the Panthers in a Superbowl rematch everyone has long been waiting for. A very different Broncos team will kick off their 2016 campaign. It’s a very exciting for Denver fans, but what will actually happen this year in Denver?

Will the notorious Denver defense be the same? Will the offense for Denver be more potent? Will they even make the playoffs at all? These questions are

lingering in the mind of every Denver fan. So what are the answers to these intriguing questions?

The narrative has been that Denver lost a lot of people on defense.

That’s not really the case.

There were two high profile defenders that did depart Denver: defensive end Malik Jackson and inside linebacker Danny Trevathan. These two departures do hurt the

dangerous when they’re on the field. So yes, there is optimism that the Broncos defense can get to the same level of domination they had last year.

With Trevor Siemian being announced as the starting quarterback, Denver fans might see more trips to the red zone, and end zone! He brings to the Denver offense several years of being mentored by one of the

Tomorrow a brand new season gets underway as the Broncos take on the Panthers in a Superbowl rematch everyone has long been waiting for.

Broncos, but the depth of the Broncos defense at most defensive positions is tremendous. Though it’s not clear who will take over for the two positions yet, it looks promising. If the Broncos offense can reduce the turnovers from last year and maintain a good offense the Broncos defense could be even better. Why? Because they will have more time to rest and may see less playing time during games which makes them even more

greats, Peyton Manning.

But his days in college weren’t all that impressive.

The only regular season NFL snap he’s taken was to kneel the ball after a Broncos win. He had a mediocre preseason, throwing one touchdown to two interceptions and just about 300 yards.

The key question is can Denver and Siemian can keep the turnovers to a minimum. Last year we all know what happened, let’s not bring it up. The

fact is this offense has weapons on it and the run game with CJ Anderson and Devontae Booker could be impressive.

But the quarterback will weigh heavily on Denver’s offense and whether or not they have success this year. Optimism is a good word here too, but to say this offense will be better than last years is a stretch at this point.

This question is only going to be answered by looking at the last two.

Denver’s defense carried the Broncos last year with a struggling offense all year. If they can perform at the same level, they might be able to get it done again. But I think this year more than ever, especially with the retirement of Peyton Manning, the offense will have to pull their weight even more to have a successful season. It takes 52 men to come together as a team to win games. I think Denver will finish 10-6.

And hopefully make the playoffs. Do they have a shot at winning it all again? Of course they do, but I think there are several other AFC teams that are going to be much more difficult to beat come December and January.

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» QB 1. Cam Newton (CAR) 2. Andrew Luck (IND) 3. Aaron Rodgers (GB) 4. Drew Brees (NO) 5. Ben Roethlisberger( PIT) 6. Tom Brady (NE) 7. Carson Palmer (ARI) 8. Philip Rivers (SD) 9. Marcus Mariota (TEN) 10. Jameis Winston (TB)

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What is your spirit animal?

Capricorn

Cancer

December 22 -January 19 One man cannot make himself into an army of super-strength dwarves. No matter what his budget.

Your lucky goat name for the week is: Penelope.

“It’s called the old fashioned crotch crop.”

June 21 -July 22 You still have no idea what makes most women tick, despite having asked literally hundreds of certified watchmakers.

“He’s got a whip in there if you

They say that chivalry is dead, though it’s kind of hard to hear it when dragging them by the hair like that.

don’t behave.”

Accept that Bill Posters deserves to be prosecuted. He’s been warned repeatedly. Also, don’t play ball games.

Virgo

August 23 -September 22

February 19 -March 20

get it.”

For the millionth time, telling the truth doesn’t technically qualify as a speech impediment.

“I was pretty determined that

The stars foresee a time of great pain and suffering and loss in the days to come. Or, as they’re referring to it as, appointment viewing.

Aries

universe this weekend.”

You’re not the type of guy who gets all mushy, but that will change this week, when they leave you out in the sun.

“McNasty with the burn!”

Death will soon take a holiday, leaving you in charge of watering its plants, feeding its two tabby cats, and knocking this Friday on your elderly father’s door.

Scorpio

Taurus

Return home to Poland at the earliest opportunity. Your dog is ill. If you have no dog, it may be your cat. Hurry.

“To get on Fox News you have to

Gemini

October 23 -November 21 You always thought the woman of your dreams was a knockout blonde, but tonight there’s three prescription ambiens that say otherwise.

Sagittarius

November 22 -December 21

May 21 -June 20

be a pornstar.”

Remember: Some problems can’t be solved by retreating into drugs and alcohol. Some problems require you to forge ahead into drugs and alcohol.

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“Probably a turtle.”

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Across 1. Lummox 4. Desert plants 9. Stubble remover 14. William Tell’s canton 15. __ the side of caution 16. Minneapolis suburb 17. Rare IRS audit result 19. Muffled 20. Neuter 21. African country on the Atlantic 23. Gone from one’s plate 25. Noted singing cowboy 29. Postgrad papers 31. Like llamas 32. Turf 33. Pillbox accessory 37. Actress Miles 38. Hopeful rock fan’s classified ad heading 40. Deep affection 43. Peddled 44. Spider’s creation 47. Yet 49. Heavenly 51. Drug test, briefly 55. Keyed up 56. Long-necked river duck 58. “__ It Romantic?”

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9. Stay 10. Racy movie rental 11. Teen trouble spot?

12. Undivided 13. “Far out!”

18. Deli breads 22. Taken for __ 24. Classic soft drink 26. Golf ball holder 27. Corn unit 28. Genetic letters 30. Tuba kin 34. Bankrupt carrier of 2001 35. Fido’s foot 36. Pen filler 38. Like some bikes 39. Polish prose 40. Replayed tennis shot 41. Lacto-__ vegetarian 42. Annoy 44. Pianist George 45. Trap 46. Scarabs, e.g.

48. Descendants 50. Blood carrier 52. James and Jones 53. __ Cologne 54. 1960 debate participant 57. Scientologist __ Hubbard 59. It’s hailed on corners 60. In the style of 61. Hr. part 63. Pitching stat

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