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COMMENTARY ABUSERS: Metro's computer use policy is a bite-size lesson in communal living

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METROACTIVE METRO STYLE: Fishnet, cell phones and twin-sized ' tattoos help make up the student bodies

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Forward Kristen Weidler, left, and teammate Gabi Sandoval double team a Mesa State player in a Jan. 22 game at the Auraria Events Center. Metro won the game, 73-65, to capture its eighth straight win and sixth straight conference victory. The Roadrunners have yet to lose a game in 1999.

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.. "The Legacy of African American Leadership for the Present and the Future 11

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Black History Month is an outgrowth of Negro History Week, established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. In 1976, the obseivance was expanded to "National Black History Month" in honor of the nation's bicentennial. The month reminds all Americans of the varied roles African Americans have played in shaping this country. The national theme for the 1999 Black History obseivance - "The Legacy of African American Leadership for the Present and the Future" is an appropriate one as we approach a new century. The events planned for the month of February are dedicated to the commitment and determination of Black men and women - past and present to bring about an improved tomorrow.

In Celebration of Black History Month 1111~11111!11111 llllEllllSiiiiie lllDlll~llllii 1111llll~llll&iiiiE1111 1 41 Lecture - "Multiculturalism and Democracy: 11th Presentation - The Anatomy of Prejudice st

· Beyond Race, Gender and Class Oppression"

" \ Jane Elliot (Featured in the following documentaries: ' Eye of the Storm, Eye of the Beholder and Blue Eyed)

Dr. Manning Marable, Director - Institute for Research in African American Studies, Columbia University, New York

Tivoli Turnhalle: 12:30 - 2:00pm Sponsored by MSCD!UCD Studimt Activities For info call 303-556-6930

Tivoli Turnhalle: 1:00 - 2: l 5pm Sponsored by MSCD!UCD Studimt Activities and MSCD African American Studies Departmimt For info call 303-556-6930

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Sixteenth Black World Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carolyn Jones - Founder/Director of Challenges, Choices and Images Learning Academy, Aurora,CO

Dr. Akbarali Thobhani, Professor/Director - MSCD Institute for International and Intercultural Education

Tivoli 320 ABC: 9:00am - 3:30pm Sponsored by MSCD African American Studies Departmimt For info call 303-556-293413103

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Tivoli - Sigi's Cabaret: 12:00 - 1:30pm Sponsored by the MSCD African American Studies Departmimt For 'irifo call 303-556-2934

Lecture - "The Gullah Culture of the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia: Sights and Sounds"

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Tivoli 320 A & B: 12:30 - 1:30pm Sponsored by the MSCD African Ameiican Studies Departmimt and MSCD!UCD Studimt Activities

Tivoli 329: 12:00 - 1:()()pm Sponsored by MSCD African Ameiican Studies Department & MSCD!UCD Studimt Activities For info call 303-556-293416930

Panel - Sharing The Dream - Removing Wedges of Misunderstanding Tivoli 440: 1:30 - 3:00pm Sponsored by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Ti-ans Studimt Services at Auraria For info call 303-556-6333

The Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Professorship Community Lecture Ossie Davis, Actor, Director and Author Shorter A.M.E. Community Church - M.L. King Blvd. & Colo. Blvd 3:00 - 5:00pm For info call 303-556-2934

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Tivoli Turnhalle: 9:00 - 9:50am For info call 303-556-2934

Racism and Social Change

Chuck D. - Rap ArtisVPolitical and Human Rights Activist 1'ivoli 'I'urnhalle: 2:00 - 3:30pm Sponsored by MSCD!UCD Studimt Activities For info call 303-556-2595

Pf.ease contact tJie MSCD Depmtmimt ofAfrican Studies at 303-556-3103 303-556-2934for.additional information. r:u programs will be on tJi.e Aurari.a. Campus unless otherwise posted. Ilocated 01'

24th Panel -

Black Families: Strengths and Struggles

Tivoli 320 C: 1:00 - 3:00pm Sponsored by MSCD Counseling Cimter For info call 303-556-3132

Tivoli Turnh.alle: 9:00am - 3:00pm Sponsored by MSCD Counseling Cimter's Peer Education Program For info call 303-556-6434

GUMBO Tastier-An African-Louisiana Cuisine Experience NortlL Classroom 5018: 11:OOam - 2:00pm Sponsored by Office of Black Studimt Sei"Vices-UCD For info call 303-556-2701

Pan-African Nurturing and Development Games (PANDA) High School Black History Preliminaries

26th Black History Appreciation Celebration

The Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Professorship Campus Lecture Arts Build·ing 271: 9:30 - 10:50am For info call 303-556-3033

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St Cajetan's: 12:00 - 6:00pm Sponsored by Office ofBlack Studimt Service - UCD For info call 303-556-2701 PANDA FINALS - See February 28th

The Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Professorship Campus Lecture

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Lecture - A Journey to the New South Africa: Observations and Perceptions Dr. C.J. White, Professor/Chair - MSCD African American Studies

Dr. C.J. White, Professor/Chair - MSCD African American Studies

Book Review - Mansa Musa - The Golden King of Ancient Mali

28th PANDA FINALS St. Cajetan's: 2:00 - 5:00pm For info call 303-556-2701

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January 29, 1999

Board meetings no drawfor student reps

Ross Kostelnik, a Metro art student, discusses modifications he plans to make for the final version of the sculpture model he has created Jan. 26. The final sculpture will be polished steel.

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By David Proviano Five of six student government members did not attend most of the fall meetings of a board that makes recommendations for handing out $1 .3 million in student fee dollars, records from the Student Affairs Board show. That puts student influence over how the college spends student fees at risk, said the chairwoman of the board, Pauline Reece. Only Jeremy Perkins, vice president of student organizations, attended all meetings of the board last fall. The board makes recommendations concerning the distribution of the fees to groups such as Student Legal Services; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Student Metro's Student Services; and Government Assembly. The board will begin hearings to decide funding allowances for organizations Feb. 15. "It's very irresponsible," Reece said. "It's expected that you attend all the meetings, if students aren't there they can't represent other students very well. If I were a student I would want to come and see what was being done with my money." Student government members say they understand Reece's concern. "We can't continue as a student government with people who can't meet their obligations," said Ruth Burns, a member of student government. Bums is not a member of the Student Affairs Board. Voting board members include six student government vice presidents, five professors and one Metro administrator. Student government has been plagued by its members' inability to attend meetings lately. Andrew Gress, vice president of student fees, was removed from office for it. David Yoos, vice president of academic affairs, resigned following charges of absenteeism. John-Paul Whitaker-Krcik, vice president of administration and finance, is on probation for the same thing. Although Whitaker-Krcik is required to attend the board's meetings like all other vice presidents, he sent a letter to Reece Dec. 22 resigning his position on the board. Conflicts with other appointments kept him from attending the board meetings, Whitaker-Krcik said. According to the organization's constitution, he cannot quit a mandatory part of his job and still get paid for duties others must perform, Bums said. Whitaker-Krcik offered to resign his $500 monthly position with the group earlier this month, but student government officials decided to keep him on staff

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Half CoPIRG budget goes to staff By Rebecca Rivas The Metropolitan More than half of the money Metro students give to an environmental lobbying organization pays for the salaries of the group's employees. "A lot of it goes to funding an organizer to be on campus. I am a full-time staff person," said Sarah Bennett, Colorado Public Interest Research Group organizer at Metro. "We are essentially here to train students who are learning about the program. We don't want to tell people that your four dollars went to pay for materials. Your four dollars went to train 20 students how to run a campaign." During the last school year, CoPIRG received $84,000 from

Metro student fees, said Amy Winter, CoPIRG administrative director. Metro's CoPIRG chapter gives 34.8 percent of its budget to campus programs, including event materials, travel, telephone and staff expenses. Media relations makes for 16.9 percent of the budget. The remainder pays for off-campus activities including 36.2 percent for salaries and support for CoPIRG researchers and 12.2 percent for administrative costs . Most of the materials for projects are donated, said Jayla Ryan, a student member of the CoPIRG board of directors and chairwoman at the Colorado State University CoPIRG chapter. A majority of the budget is spent to on paying CoPIRG organizers and advocates, Ryan said.

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Internet financial aid applications increase By Lisa Opsahl-Lang The Metropolitan The number of students using the Internet nationally to apply for financial aid has increased by 300 percent. The Web site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid recorded 134,720 applications for the 1998-99 year, compared with 35,000 applications in 1997-98, director of Financial Aid Mary Anne Romero-Hunter said. "It's quicker and easier than the manu-

al submission," Romero said. Jackie Straub, who works in the regional FAFSA branch, said once the application is submitted, the form is sent to the student's college financial aid office within 72 hours. Romero said that during busy times, like the beginning of the year, it could take seven days for the financial aid office to receive the form . But if a student submits and mails the application manually, it takes four to six weeks to process. The site has an editing program, so if a student forgets to fill out a section of the

form, the computer will alert the student and will not submit it, Romero said. "That helps a lot," she said. "In the past, if a student forgot to fill something in, they had to re-mail the form." Romero said a home computer is the easiest and most convenient way for students to access the FAFSA forms. The Scholarship Center has four computers for students to use, too. Or, students can access the site using any of the computer Jabs on The Web address is campus. www.fafsa .ed.gov.

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Credit Union of Denver will have "remote" tellers at the Tivoli branch in February 1999! "Remote tellers" is a fairly new concept in the financial industry. It offers a live, on-screen exchange between the member and the credit union representative, who is housed at a remote location. Members can talk to and see the teller, who can provide credit union services through an over head tube system (similar to a drive-up facility). Remote tellers can do the following: • • • • • •

Deposits Loan Payments and Advances Balance Inquiries Withdrawals Check Cashing Statement Printouts (last 1Otransactions)

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Credit Union of Denver. Only a $5.00 deposit to a savings account is required! To join Credit Union of Denver, call 303-454-9889 or stop by our new Tivoli Branch (room 263). Monday-Thursday ,:;., 9:30am-6:00pm Friday 9:30am-3:30pm www.cudenver.com

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Clinton victim of GOP attack, panel says

Proposed law could increase cost of hate

The Metropolitan Partisan politics has wounded the state of the presidency, according to Metro political science professors Norm Proviser, Monica Bauer and former professor Jett Connor. Bauer said many presidents have been the target of party hatred, but Clinton is the first to feel its sting. Bauer told the audience Monday, Jan. 25 , at the first spring Towering Issues lectures, that a popular president rarely suffers from the opposition's attacks. Parties used to stick together. People used to vote for their chosen party, Bauer said. In the past, if a Democrat won the presidency, Democrats held the majority in Congress. But over the past few decades, voting habits have changed. Now, the government is divided. The professors said division is not a good thing. House Republicans represent small districts cities, towns and suburbs. These smaller districts have a different agenda than the nation. Bauer said the agenda of small districts is saturated with strong Christian Right values. Representatives need to keep their constituency happy, so they voted for impeachment to make a statement that they support traditional Christian values, Bauer said. Often, people in small towns and cities want to kill Clinton politically, she said. Andrew Johnson, the first president to be impeached, was very unpopular because of his reconstructionist views of the post-Civil War South. However, Clinton is very popular, according to polls. Data shows about 75 percent of Americans support Clinton. Bauer and Connor agreed the impeachment of C linton is about ideological views concerning moral conduct, which the remaining 25 percent of Americans have thrust into public view. Bauer was appalled the extreme right-wing would use impeachment as a tool for removing Cl inton from office. "The framers of the Constitution are spinning in their graves," she said. Connor, who retired from Metro, said he also fell the divided government of today was not the government envisioned by the founding fathers. Partisanship and the role it plays in the C linto n impeachment issue can be seen clearly by comparing Watergate and "Mon icagate," Connor said. Republicans say the impeachment is not a partisan issue; Connor disagrees. see IMPEACHMENT on 7

Having a ball

By Lisa Opsahl-Lang

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By Perry Swanson The Metropolitan

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Tim Blankenheim passes a handball over the head of an opponent Jan. 26 in a phisical education class. They were learning team handball, a cross between lacrosse and water polo.

Student government nears full occupancy Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board, attended the meeting in while he performs other duties. place of Whitaker-Krcik. "Spring is far more important than the Brenden Haymaker, the newly fall ," Whitaker-Krcik appointed vice president of student fees, will said. "My internship this semester conflicts attend future board meetings leaving only with the meetings that meet three times a one vacant position that week. I can't do it." is expected to be filled At this semessoon, said Andy ter's first meeting of Nicholas, student govthe board Jan. 20, ernment president. four of the six vice "They're trying to - Pauline Reece, presidents attended. fix the problem," Reece advisory board A lvis Montgomery, said. 'Tm hopeful we chairwoman vice president of camwill have student commitment." pus communications; Aussy Rabih, vice Stone said the president of academic many commitments affairs; Jeremy Perkins, vice president of officers had throughout the year should not student organizations; and G iovanni Stone, effect the allocation scheduled to begin vice president of student services were the Feb. 15. only officers representing Metro students. "I guarantee at the hearings everyone Jim Hayen, representative to the will be there," Stone said. MEETINGS from 3

'I'm hopeful we will have student commitment.'

People who comm it crimes against homosexuals or other minorities will net themselves a tougher punishment if a bill making its way through the state legislature passes. Colorado law currently prescribes such "sentence enhancements" only for crimes against ethnic minorities, but Penfield Tate a measure m the state House of Representatives would add to the list crimes motivated by the sexual orientation, age or d isability of the victim. House Bill I 074 is the latest of four yearly attempts by lawmakers, mostly Democrats, to add to the list of groups that receive extra protection under the law in the form of increased punishment. Currently, the law categorizes ethnic intimidation as a class o ne misdemeanor. The bill is spo nsored by Rep. Pen field Tate, D-Denver, and Sen. Dorothy Rupert, D -Boulder. It passed the H o u s e Judiciary Committee Karen Bensen Jan . 18 and it is awaiting action in the Appropriations Committee. A twin version of the bill stalled in the Senate earl ier this month . Karen Bensen, Auraria director of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Student Services, said she supports the bill. " When somebody is killed or intimidated because of a group they belong with , then it frightens and scares the entire group," Bensen said. Bensen said her office fielded a dozen complaints of harassment based on sexua l orientation in the see HATE on 6

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week following the Oct. 12 death of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Wyoming. That's about the same number of harassment complaints GLBT normally receives in an entire year, Bensen said. "People who arc more homophobic or hetcroscxist were very lhrcateocd by the strong presence of support during that time, " Bensen said. "They felt the need to balance it out with hate. When Matt Shepard was killed I would venture to say that a lmost a ll gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendcrcd people felt unsafe also. I know I did." If the bill passes, the term "ethnic intimidation" in Colorado law would change to "hate crime." Nine offenders have been sentenced lo prison for crimes involving ethnic

intimidation since 1991, according lo the Colorado Legislative Council. Expanding the law would result in one additi onal prisoner each three years, costing taxpayers nearly $70,000 in the first year and $127,000 during the next five years. Four lawmakers sided against the bill in a Judiciary Committee vote Jan. 18. Gov. Bill Owens is widely expected to veto any measure that provides extra protection lo minorities, but a representative al the governor's office said Owens has not taken a position on thi s bi II. Opponents of the measure say violations of hale crime laws arc tough to identify and pose problems for law enforcement. Some also oppose the bill because they say it wou ld dilute protections that arc now enjoyed strictly by ethnic minorities .

Janell Avant, a Metro psychology major, said that while she supports the bill, determining the motive behind a crime is difficult. "There are different degrees of hate crimes," she said. "You'd have to look al the two individuals involved." Fikru Goshu, a Community College of Denver student, agreed with Avant. "If it's a hate crime, it leads lo riots a nd stuff like that. It has more impact than a normal crime," he said. "The crime of hate must be punished more than a normal crime." Hal Nees, a Metro criminal justice professor, said enforc ing hale crime laws is difficult but not impossible. "The proof sometimes becomes very problematic," Nees said. "Sometimes you have to get inside somebody's mind." Nees said police and attorneys look

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CoPIRG doles $29,232 to campus programs COPIRG from 3

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The budget slice for CoPIRG campus programs is $29,232, which pays for pamphlets, flyers and posters for the events. This portion of the budget also includes the $I 7 ,000 yearly starting salary for the CoPIRG campus organizer, Ryan said. The group received $30,408 for CoPIRG student volunteers to do research for the campaigns. The money goes to pay for the cost of research reports and the time of adult advocates located in downtown Denver, Winter said. Advocates work under the same $I 7 ,000 starting salary, Winter said. For press releases and media rela-

lions, the Metro chapter received $I 4, I 96. This pays for this printing of press packets, Winter said. The final $10,248 of the budget went to administration. There are I 0 employees in the state office, Winter said. Last year, CoPIRG at Metro hosted seven events: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge campaign, Hunger and Homelessness, the 1998 Student Vote campaign, Hunger Clean-up, Endangered Species and Book Swap. The Arctic Refuge required pamphlets and posters to inform students about the possible seizure of protected wildlife in Alaska. The 1998 Student Vote was primarily

funded by a grant from Campus Green Vote, an outside organizational donor, to encourage students to vote with wise environmental intentions. Hunger and Homelessness entailed students sleeping outside to raise funds for the needy. Domino's Pizza donated food, but there was no other necessary materials. Hunger Clean-Up was a one-day community service work-a-thon to raise money for the needy. Book Swap helped students sell and buy their books for a more reasonable price. The budget for programs, research and media was divvied up between the events. CoPIRG does not have reports on how the money was spent for each of these cam-

paigns, Winter said. Students donate $4 to the CoPIRG fund at registration. The CoPIRG contribution fee is waivable, but many students did not realize they paid it. "I would think that we should be more informed about what they do and where our fees go. However, from what I heard about them, I don't mind giving them four dollars," said Michelle Hughes, a Metro student studying anthropology. CoPIRG was first allowed to collect money through the tuition student activities fee when students voted in approval in the 1980s, Bennett said. Students vote to keep the fee every three years.

Monicagate, Watergate not alike, profs say IMPEACHMENT from 5

During the Nixon impeachment inquiry, Congress passed many Jaws that curtailed the president's powers. "(Nixon) violated civil rights. He obstructed justice," Connor said. Nixon's perceived abuse of power led Congress to propose laws that would prevent the president from becoming too powerful again. Connor said no such legislation has been presented during the Clinton impeachment.

"What's Congress going to do? Outlaw phone sex?" he asked. The Clinton impeachment is about Republicans trying to get rid of a president, Connor said. "During Watergate the phrase was 'Follow the Money,' In Monicagate it was 'Follow the Sex,"' he said. Connor said it worked. The sex scandal broke Kenneth Starr's case, which had no luck pinning Clinton on financiaLabuses , he said.

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Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Tivoli 320A, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Please call 303-556-2525 to reserve your space. (Pre registration is requittd.)

"You can destroy anyone if you work hard enough," Bauer added. Proviser, who spoke last, added that experience must guide the government. This is only the third impeachment hearing in history. There aren't many examples to follow. Impeachment proceedings will have to be developed, he said. "We need to ask ourselves:, What will impeachment mean for us?" Provisor said.

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Sp_rlng 1999

THE METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE (f DENVER Counseling Center (303) 556-3132(V(ITY)

Groups & Workshops

Groups Woman's Journey: Our lndMdual and CoUective Experiences as Women This is a support and discussion group for women interested in examining and sharing their personal experiences and roles as they are unique to women. We will explore concerns related tOJ/ culture, relationships, communication, identity, and self.:·con:-: fidence issues. Call (303) 556-3132 to schedule a brief'screeni.. ing interview prior to the beginning of the group. :f'"'"'.·:;#

Wednesdays, February 17 - April 28, 7999 72:00- 1:15 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Lisa R. Jacobs, Psy.D. and Suki Montgomery. MA.

Feeling Good! Positive Steps Toward Healthier Self-Esteem This is a 6 week psychoeducational group designed to improve self-esteem. Participants will learn about obstacles to healthy self-esteem and ways to improve their setf~~:r of self. Participants will also receive guidance and supp-Ort for making necessary changes. A brief meeting with the facilitators is required prior to the first group meeting. Call Denise or Cindy at (303) 556-3132 for an appointment.

Tuesdays, March 23 - May 4, 1999 2:30 - 4:00 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Denise McGuire, Ph.D. and Cynthia Wang-Toxby, B.A.

Recovery: Confronting the Rf!Cll You "Using" isn't an option anymore but confronting yourself alone is difficult. This group is designed to provide support for you while discussing the emotional issues that drugs and alcohol may have masked. The only requirement is your interest in turning to people for help rather than substances. Call (303) 556-3132 to schedule a brief screening interview prior to the beginning of the group.

Wednesdays, March 24 - April 28, 1999 10:00 - 11:00 AM Tivoli 651 Facilitator: Daryn Plancher. MA .. C.S.W.

Active Parenting: Children &.. Adolescents This is a 6 session video-based parenting program for parents of 3-12 year olds and adolescents; 3 meetings will be devoted to each group (you may attend any and/or all of the sessions). In this fast-paced and fun program, we will focus on styles of parenting, communication skills, self-esteem issues, effective methods of discipline, and alcohol, drug, and sexual responsibility. Time will also be allocated for problem-solving with the group about your own children. Call Don or Peggy at (303) 556-3132 for more information and sign-up.

Fridays, February 19 - March 5 and March 26 -April 9, 1999 12 :00 - 1:00 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Don Sugar. Ps.y.D. and Peggy Bowman, M.S.W., LC.S.W.

Tivoli 651

"Mad About You!"

"Coming Out''

Have you been involved in relationships that have not worked for you? This group is designed to help you identify relationship patterns, and to offer suggestions for changing if there is need. Please schedule an appointment with one of the facilitators prior to attending this group. Call (303) 556-3132 for appointment.

"Coming out• or revealing one's sexual orientati-On can be a difficult process that may involve a sense of loss. Losses may include loss of a job, family, friends, financial support, a home, etc. This workshop is intended to assist individuals with the sense of loss that often accompanies "coming out".

Thursdays, February 18 - April 2, 1999 3:30 - 4:50 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Bobbi Vollmer. Ph.D. and Tarrik Jackson, B.A.

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The Journey of the H~ro Sometimes, overcoming problemsf n~ative attitudes, fears, dilemmas, imposing challenges, ets requires nothing short of an heroic decision or act. These ' regarded as "initiations:" events that have the power edirecting the course of one's life-journey into a whole neJ c-0nfiguration. This group examines the hero arctletype as a source of personal power, determination, courage, ~ope, inner peace and transformation. The works of Jos,¢phj:ampbell and Allan Watts, among others, will be rt;Vlewed as springboards for group discussion. Call (303) 556-3132,))r drop by Tivoli 651 to sign up. Please join us! · f jl :f '.\!;ia·.

Wednesdays, Feb. 24 - March 24,•c1999 1:30 - 2:45 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Jose I. Rodriguez and Paul Lam

General Workshops Test and Math

Anxiety Strategies

Are you excessively anxious in you,r classes, while studying, or before and during exams only to remernber the answers afterwards? Learn how to reduce anxiety and increase confidence.

Times: Individually arranged, Call (303) 556-3132 for appointment Facilitator: Bobbi Vo/liner. P/1.D.

Wednesday, March 3, 1999 10:00 - 11 :00 AM Tivoli 651 Facilitators: Denise McGuire, Ph.D. and Suki Montgomery. MA.

Asian Student Netwolk: Brown Bag Lunch This is an informal opportunity to get acquainted with other Asian students and to discuss the services and supports available for you through the Counseling Center. Bring a lunch!

Friday, April 9, 7999 12 :00 - 1:00 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitator: Paul Lam, M.A

Faculty/Staff Workshops Identifying &.. Referring Distressed Students Faculty & staff encounter many situations in which students are in need of psychological assistance. This workshop will assist in identifying those situations when professional help is warranted. It will also provide suggestions on how & when to intervene and facilitate referrals to the Counseling Center. Advanced sign-up is encouraged.

Tuesday, February 76, .1999 12:00 - 1:30 PM & Wednesday, February 17, 1999 1:30 - 3:00 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitator: 6ail Bruce-Sanford, Ph.D.

Valentine's Day Discussion: 10 Wise Ways To Begin&.. Maintain a Relationship

Manage Yow;Stress!

Join this discussion on what we know about healthy relationships and how to make wise choices to keep relationships loving.

Friday, April 16, 1999 . 12:00 - 1:00 PM 11 Tivoli 651 ~ Facilitators: Denise McGuire, Ph.D. ond Suki Montgomery. M.A.

Thursday, February 17, 1999 12:00 - 1:00 PM Tivoli 651 Facilitator: Bobbi Vollmer. Ph.D.

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January 29, 1999

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Perry Swanson

THE METIOPOLIT.AM

NEWS EDITOR Sean Weaver

EDITORIAL

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NEws: Nearly all Metro graduates in a recent survey said the college met their educational goals.

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VIEWS: Students should thank themselves before thanking the college.

COLUMNISTS Dave Flomberg Kyle Ringo

WEBMASTER Alyssa King

GRAPIHC ARTISTS Tim Dohnnan Christian Keller Anila John Rene Gillivan

Colorado college graduates are a happy bunch, and Metro graduates are the happiest of all if a recent survey is reliable. Results from a study by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education show 99 percent of Metro graduates said they are satisfied with the education they received here.

The commission asked 28 Colorado colleges lo send questionnaires lo people who graduated in 1996-97. Nearly all Metro graduates who responded (about 800) said the college met their educational goals. Metro had the highest satisfaction rate of any college in the slate. The lowest was at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where only 78 percent of students said the college met their goals. Perhaps one reason Metro grads are so happy is because the economy is still skipping along. It's not too hard to find a job when unemployment is a measly 2.6 percent in metro Denver and 3.2 percent statewide. Why shouldn't they be happy? The light labor market is probably also forcing some employers to lower their hiring standards. It's not surprising the CCHE study found 88.2 percent of Colorado companies are happy with the work they gel out of

Colorado college graduates. But the real thanks should not go to the college or to a good economy. It should go to students. People attend Metro with a variety of goals. One biology student might have a job set i.lp right after graduation, while the next one prepares for a doctoral program. They're each exposed to the Metro environment: same classes, same professors, same campus, but they get entirely different results. Why? Because of personal choices, not a grand design calculated by some educational theorist. Sure, if Metro students succeed the college should get some credit for setting up an environment where success is not only possible, but encouraged. Students themselves should get more credit for making the choice to fully exploit such an environment.

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Poking fun at techno policy pinkos "All that communism needs to make it successful is someone to feed and clothe it." - Columbia Record Appropriate abuse. For this column to be worth your time, it is Kyle Ringo incumbent upon every UNCLE BALDY reader of The Metropolitan to work for the collective good by reading with the greatest care. It is your duty to use this column in a way that does not infringe on any other reader's ability to read. Not only shouldn't you ruin another reader's reading, you should read this column to all those who are illiterate. It is your responsibility to ensure that all other readers of this column read it in a way that is consistent with the highest standards of reading. Please report any insubordination. Other misuses? • Attempting to gain something, anything at all, from this column violates your obligation as a reader and protector of the common good.

•Not closing the paper, thereby allowing others access to the column for which they might not be prepared is frowned upon. • Damaging, altering or tampering with the column or the mug shot will result in swifr reprisal. • Finally, looking over another person's shoulder while they are reading this column amounts to spying - treason.

If you are beginning to see a parallel between this column and Metro's appropriate use statement for campus computers it shoves down student's throats before they are allowed access to campus computers, you have a grand imagination. This column scoffs at mediocre absurdities. Only the best of the best in the realm of the preposterous belong here. For instance, Metro's statement claims every student has the responsibility to make sure every other student is afforded a right to privacy. I see this as only mildly silly, I would have gone farther. If you are reading this column you have all the previously mentioned responsibilities, and you must make sure every other reader

gets home safely afterwards - even if that means issuing speeding tickets along the way. Now that's asinine. I wish the college would have just asked. I would have gladly typed up a ludicrous appropriate use statement in my finest huntand-peck style. I'm quite sure I could have come up with a whole montage of "rights" for campus computer users. I don't understand why these geniuses limited user's responsibilities to protecting privacy. I would have had people perfonning community services such as mowing the lawn, taking out the trash and visiting shut-ins for the, uh, common good. The college's statement outlaws "any activity which wastes human or computing resources." Who the hell decides what is wasting human resources? And where do the bread lines form?

Kyle Ringo is a Metro student and a columnist for The Metropolitan. His e-mail address is ringok@mscd.edu.

1.ETTERS Student evaluations of Metro professors are unreliable Editor: During the fall term I did not conduct student evaluations in my Biology 1000 class. I handed in the evaluation envelope with "evaluation not conducted in class" written in large letters across the envelope. .On Jan. 291 received the computer printout of the student evaluations from fall lenn, 1998. There, with my other class, in which I conducted an evaluation, was a full evaluation report for my Biology 1000 class. My class had an enrollment of 97, and there were always at least 40 or 50 students in class. The evaluation I received for "my" Biology 1000 class was done by 10 students. Clearly, this evaluation was for someone else's class, not mine. I can now only wonder how many of my past evaluations were

also in error. If, for example, I had done an evaluation in this Biology 1000 class, I would have no way of knowing the results were switched with another Biology 1000 class. Since we leave the room during the evaluation, we have no way of knowing how many of the students actually hand in the form. Any faculty who teach a class for which there are multiple sections can no longer be sure the evaluations they receive are for their specific class, and students who check out evaluations for instructors of courses with multiple sections can also no longer be sure of accurate information. What other conclusion can be drawn?

David R. Voth Metro biology professor

The Metropolitan

January 29, 1999

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Going full circle A Metro alumna encourages Aurora middleschool students to apply what they are learning - a~d the students are loving it. By David Proviano and Tim Fields Photography by Laurine Moore

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Deidre Hardin, right, a Metro alumna, monitors students' art projects at Aurora West Middle School Jan. 14. Dave Alvidrex, below, asks Hardin for advice on his current art proiect.

ome students at Aurora's West Middle School skipped lunch to go to art class Jan.14. Deidre Hardin, the students' teacher and Metro alumna, said she wasn't surprised. The students come in because they are having fun. And because of the fun they are learning more, Hardin said. Hardin is one of the first certified teachers placed by the Aurora school district as part of the Grow Your Own program. The program funds college costs for non-teaching district employees if they agree to teach in the district once they become certified. With the ink still damp on her Metro diploma, Hardin directed the children as a seasoned teacher and is popular with her students. "She's the best teacher," said Jessie Leon, one of 10 sixth graders who volunteered to come in during lunch to get their project done. "She's not like other teachers that talk and talk. She wants you to express your feelings in art." Leon and nine other sixth graders crowded around an 8-foot cardboard totem pole and took turns attaching their handmade masks to it. Each mask is unique and represents the student who created it, Hardin said. "They have to apply what they learn to their projects," Hardin said. She knows students have learned when they apply it in their work, she said. Aurora created the Grow Your Own program two years ago to increase the flow of quality teachers to the district, said Jeff Stamper, director of licensed personnel for the district. Employees in the district can apply for the program, and it pays for them to get certified to teach, excluding books, Hardin said. The cost of getting an education was a barrier to Hardin, but the Grow Your Own program made it possible for her to continue, she said. "We want committed, motivated teachers, and we're willing to pay for it," Stamper said. Hardin interacts with about 100 students daily and is a member on the school's discipline committee as well as the Colorado Scholastic Art Show manager. I've learned how to do time management very well," she said. "I've actually cut down on some of my responsibilities." see HARDIN on 14

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January 29, 1999

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Robert Norwood, a student at University of Colorado at Denver, strolls campus in a suit and tie. A professional's attire.

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Above, Cory Doane, a metro student, wears the popular thick-soled Dr. Martens while taking in the sunshine. Right, Melissa Severson, a Metro student ,models her personal style of vinyl boots, a feathered skirt and fishnet stockings.

January 29, 1999

The Metropolitan

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The Metropolilon

January 29, 1999

Teacher passes on legacy HARDIN from 11

As the last of the students' masks are placed on the totem pole, Hardin said her middle school teacher, Ms. Kernan, made a lasting affect on her years ago. "When I was in (middle school) she was my favorite because she spent extra time encouraging me to draw. She said she would add my pictures to her warm fuzzies. That meant the world Lo me." Hardin said she wants give her students the same attention that her teacher gave to her. Her endeavor was evident

when Leon gave her a hug before she left for her next class. 'Teaching can make or break a dream ," Hardin said. "I decided since my dreams were realized in middle school, that's were I wanted to be, and here I am." Teaching them to cooperate with others will help the students in their lives, she said. "They say you're s upposed to be a little crazy to teach middle school," Hardin said. " But I would rather be here than anywhere else."

Deidre Hardin, talks with Brenda Lumberaz, left, and Sergio Gonzalez, center, about art contest entries for the English as a Second Language convention scheduled for February in Denver.

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Roadrunners on a roll Eight straight wins puts women's team in second place in co-nference By Jennifer Youngman The Metropolitan

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Two nights, two games, two solid victories for the Metro women's basketball team. On Jan. 22, the Roadrunners faced Mesa State for the first time since winning last year's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship game. Metro took a six-game winning streak into the Auraria Events Center where it extended that mark to seven with a 73-65 victory. By half time Metro led the Mesa State Mavericks by five points. Taking this lead into the locker room had head coach Mike Power reliving an earlier game, when the Roadrunners lost to current Eastern Division leader Nebraska-Kearney after holding a half time lead. That past experience meant this situation became very important. It was a test to determine the growth of the Roadrunners, Power said. "At half time when we went in ahead it was time to see if we had grown as a team since the first half of the season," Power said. "If we have learned, we can now get on top of a good team and put them away in the second half." The Roadrunners proved that they have learned something, scoring 40 points in the second half to knock off Mesa State. The win was a sweet victory for Metro for several reasons; The Roadrunners beat the top team in the Western Division, continued their 1999 winning streak in which they haven't lost a game in five tries and used a team effort to accomplish it all. "It's always good to win no matter

who it is that you beat, but sometimes there are special games like this one which are a little more fun," Power said. "Because Mesa is on top of the conference on the west side, this victory makes us all happy. With a 14-2 record, they have done very well. The only team they have lost to on our side of the conference is NebraskaKearney." The uplifting victory was a great team effort, according to Power. He was quick to note positive contributions from each of his players, mostly on the defensive side of the court. Senior Danielle Stott and sophomore Michelle McArthur "did a great job on the ball," according to Power. Junior Sarah Coleman and senior Gabi Sandoval held Mandy Miller of Mesa State to just six points, half of her usual 12-point average. Covering Maverick post players was handled effectively by senior Shiloh Tiritas, senior Timmi-Jo Miller and junior Kristen Weidler. Miller also had a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down I 0 rebounds. Power also felt that junior Stephanie Allen, who moved into second place ahead of Vanessa Edwards (I, 159) as Metro's alltime leading scorer over the weekend with I, 182 points, "stepped up and did what she needed to do" to help the team win. Allen needs only 127 points to surpass Holly Roberts as Metro's all time points leader. She also is third in assists, 56 away from from the all-time record of 335 set by Tammi Baumgartner. After the Friday-night victory Power wanted to be able to enjoy the success but

knew that he had to keep his team focused for the Saturday-night game against Western State. "As soon as tonight is over we have to put this game behind us and start concentrating on Western," Power said. "They are not as good as Mesa, but anybody can beat you on any given night." However, that night didn't come last Saturday. The Roadrunners jumped out to a 13-point lead at half time against Western State and never let them back in the game. Metro pushed the lead to 20 points 10 minutes into the second half and were ahead by 40 points with less than five minutes left in the game. The final score of 86-53 extended the Roadrunner winning streak to a season-high eight games, including six straight conference wins.

For the second night in a row, a strong team effort was Metro's backbone. Four players scored in double digits: Stott, Ttritas, Coleman and Allen. Only one player from Western State, Kristina Fonnesbeck, scored in double digits with 13 points. Metro also dominated the free-throw line. The Roadrunners were 20 for 23 from the line while the Mountaineers shot 14 for 26. More than 170 people showed up to watch the Metro women's basketball team play each night last weekend and Power values every single one. "We do appreciate when students come out and make noise," he said. "We both (men and women) have really great teams and it's exciting basketball."

A silent victory Women let their actions speak for them By Nick Garner The Metropolitan Before the Jan. 22 meeting between the Metro women's basketball team and Mesa State, the Mavericks were doing a lot of trash talking. They were on top of the Western Division of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, were still smarting from last year's loss to Metro in the RMAC title game and were looking for revenge. The Roadrunners on the other hand took the high road approach to the game. "We just don't want to say anything," junior guard Stephanie Allen said. "We'll

let the game do the talking for us." The statement was loud and clear as Metro walked away with a 73-65 victory. From the coaching staff's point of view, the game was just another day in the office. "No game is bigger than the next one," assistant coach Kristi Baxter said. "Mesa has not played anyone really tough, and when they did, they lost." The only conference loss by Mesa State this season was to NebraskaKearney, who is 14-1 overall, I0-0 in the RMAC. For the players, this is a chance to

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Home.win streak ends Men slam dunk Mesa State in Friday night game

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The lvtetropolitan The Metro Men's Basketball team was looking to rebound from its first loss in 10 games when they took on Mesa State last Friday night at the Auraria Events Center. The Roadrunners came out strong from the opening tipoff and built up a huge lead and carried it to a 78-66 win. At first glance, this was no easy task. While Metro led the East Division of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference going into the game, Mesa State was on top of the West Division, tied with Western State. Still, head coach Mike Dunlap was confident heading into the game. Winning every game they played at the Auraria Events Center this season had brought the home winning streak to 21 games before Friday's match. It also brought the Roadrunners some well deserved confidence. "Considering our record at home we always feel positive about winning," Dunlap said. "We're very tough at home." Thal confidence, compiled with a "good week of practice", according to Dunlap, helped the Roadrunners to an outstanding victory. Metro led the Mavericks by 23 points at half time. Much of the scoring was done by junior DeMarcos Anzures, who scored 24 points before the break and finished with 31, including seven baskets from three-point range. "[t was a great first half," Dunlap said. ''It really set them (Mesa Stale) back and basically we just had to put them away." Which is exactly what the Roadrunners did to improve their record to 15-3 overall and 9-2 in the RMAC. Metro increased its lead to 30 points in the second half with 12 minutes but Mesa Stale wouldn't give up. The Mavericks went on a 30-10 run over the next eight minutes to cut the lead to I 0 points with three minutes left in the game. But Metro held on at the end to capture its 22nd straight home win. Before the game Dunlap had predicted a "war of tempos" in which Metro would try to keep their fast-paced attack goi ng against the slower Mesa State game plan. He also felt that rebounding would play a major factor in deciding a victor. It didn't turn out that way. The Roadrunners were out-rebounded (35-21) and outshot (.475-.448) but st ill walked away with the win. While rebounds did not become a fac-

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John Bynum goes up for an uncontested layup during Mesa State Jan. 22 at the Auraria Events Center. Metro won the conference game, 78-66.

tor, turnovers did. Mesa State turned the ball over 27 times compared to the Roadrunners, who on ly gave up the ball 15 times. Dunlap acknowledged the turnover comparision to be a major factor in the game. "They turned the ball over... we got a lot of easy bas kets off of steals," Dunlap said. The coach was extremely pleased

with the victory over Mesa State. "It was a great team effort," he said. "It was good to beat the leading team on the other side (of the RMAC)." Shane Ah Matt was the only other Roadrunner in double figures with 11 points. He was three of six from the threepoint line. Jody Hollins was the top rebounder for Metro with six caroms.

The streak has finally ended. Western Stale has done something that no other Learn has done in 22 trips to the Auraria Events Center: Beat the Roadrunners in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference regular season game. The Mountaineers grabbed an early I 0-7 lead and never trailed as they defeated Metro, 89-81. The regular season streak started two seasons ago and continued last year in Mike Dunlap's first season as the head coach. The overall home winning streak, including the playoffs, ended last season with a 78-75 loss Lo Southern Colorado in the semi-finals of the RMAC Tournament. The Roadrunners, at that time, had won 15 straight at the Auraria Events Center. The last time that Metro lost in the Auraria Events Center was in the 1996-97 season, when they lost to Denver Uni versity, 90-74. The second-year coach has an impressive 23-2 home record in two seasons at Metro. Against the Mountaineers, Metro cut the lead to one point with just over three minutes left in the game. But Western State, which is tied for the lead in the Western Division of the RMAC with Mesa State, wouldn't give in and held on for the win. The difference in the game was from the three-pbint line where Western State made 15 shots and Metro just eight. The loss is the second conference defeat suffered by Metro this season. Both losses have been the second game of a two-game weekend of play. Even with the defeat, Metro still holds on-to first place in the Eastern of the RMAC. The Division Roadrunner's conference record of 9-3 is percentage points ahead of NebraskaKearney (8-3) and Regis (8-3) who are currently tied for second in conference play. Metro ranks high in several team categories in the RMAC. The Roadrunners are first in scoring margin, three-point field goal percentage, turnover margin and steals. Shane Ah Matt is the only individual leading the RMAC. He has the top three-point field goal percentage at .488. Metro will finish the first round of RMAC play Jan. 28, when they travel to

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jockey for position in the North Central Regional Rankings. The top six teams in the region get to go on to the NCAA Tournament.

"If we beat them (Mesa State), it will help us out," Allen said. "They are seventh in the region, and we are eighth, so if we beat them, that will move us up a few positions."

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"They have seen the articles about what the Mesa State players have said about the team." Allen agrees with her coach. "We have to be fired up to play anyone, not just for Mesa State," Allen said. " If we aren't fired up and ready to play, Mesa will beat us."

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The game may not have had the attraction of a Roadrunner game against teams such as Regis University, NebraskaKearncy or Fort Hays State, but the team still has to be up and ready to play, the coaches said. "The players are .excited to play Mesa," assistant coach Farrah Magee said.

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point shooting percentage, hitting .488 from beyond the arc. Miller scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in two games to earn the Most Valuable Player award as metro captured the championship at the Barry Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament, Dec. 2930. Her top individual game in December was a 20-point, eight-rebound performance against Wingate in the Barry Classic. Miller is currently Metro's second leading scorer.

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GENERAL 12 Step Meetings on Campus - AA Meetings will be held on Tuesdays, 12:301:30 pm in the Auraria Library, Rm 205. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. For more information, contact Billi at the Student Health Center, (303)556-2525. MSCD Student Government Meeting Get involved with student government every Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers, Tivoli #329. For more information, call (303)556-3312. Truth Bible Study - Join the Truth Bible Study every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00p.m. in Tivoli #542. Come and go as needed. For more information, call the Menorah Ministries at (303)3552009. Healthy Moves â&#x20AC;˘ Movements of Energy and Joy - Every tuesday in February, join us for fun and relaxation using an ancient Chinese discipline emphasizing breathing, meditation, and stationary and moving exercises to enhance the flow of energy through the body. This event will be held in Tivoli #440 at 12: 15-1 pm. For information , call (303) 556-2525. Eating Disorder Support Group - A free support group for women and men who are struggling with eating disorders will be held every Tuesday in February in the Tivoli # 542 at 4-5: 15pm. For further information, call (303) 556-2525.

Slim for Life From the American Heart Association - Slim for Life is a unique, no diet, no-nonsense weight management program that offers information and support to help begin making heart healthy choices for a lifetime. The Slim for Life meetings begin wednesday, February 3rd and will continue every wednesday thereafter, for a total of ten weeks in Tivoli #322 from l-2pm. For more information , call (303) 556-2525.

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Towering Issues: Multicultural Democracy: Beyond Race, Gender and Class Oppression - Dr. Manning Marable from Columbia University will lecture in the Tivoli Turnhalle at I pm. For more information, call (303)556-2595.

ONGOING The Mayer Collection of 20th Century Works and Colorprint USA - Through February 9, 1999. Hours are Tuesday Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday, l lam4pm at the MSCD Center for the Visual Arts, 1734 Wazee Street. For more information, call (303)294-5207.

Sixteenth Annual Black World Conference with Dr. Carolyn Jones in Tivoli #320 ABC from 9am-3:30pm. For more information, call (303)5562934/3103.

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APA Workshop - Want to write better papers? Attend this workshop and learn how. Sponsored by the MSCD Nurses' Club. Open to all interested students. Cost is $ l 0.00. Sign up in the Health Professions Office SO Bldg. This event is from 9am-lpm in South Classroom #227. Call (303)556-3199 for more information.

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Racism and Social Change - A presentation featuring Rap Artist/Political and Human Rights Activist Chuck D. This event will be held in the Tivoli Turnhalle from 2-3pm. For further information, call (303) 556-2595.

Avenues to Medical School - An exciting presentation by Dr. Levine for those who are thinking about medical school. Dr. Levine will be happy to answer all questions pertaining to medical school. For more information call (303) 556-2525.

The Raebel B. Noel Distinguished Professorship Campus Lecture Honoring Ossie Davis author/actor/director. This event will take place in the Tivoli Turnhalle from 9-9:50am. For more information, call (303)556-2934.

"The Gullah Culture of the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia: Sights and Sounds" with Dr. CJ White, of the MSCD African American Studies Dept. will be held in Tivoli #329 at I 2pm. For more information, call (303)556-2934.

Experiencing Prejudice: A Guided Imagery - This workshop is designed to help participants explore prejudicial attitudes and behaviors and to encourage personal responsibility and growth and will be facilitated by Peggy Bowman, M.S.W.,L.C.S.W. and Denise McGuire, Ph.D. and will be held in Tivoli #651 from l-2pm. For further information, call (303) 556-3 132.

CoPIRG's General Interest Meeting - lf you are interested in CoPIRG, the next meeting will be at l 2pm in Tivoli #442.

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Healthy Pleasures: At least one day a week the Student Health Center provides you with an opportuni ty to take some lime for yourself to relax and rejuvenate. All programs are free. No sign up. Just show up!

Movements of Energy and Joy Tuesdays in February; Trvoli 440, 12: J5-J:(}()pm

Open Qigong Practice

Healthy Moves for Spring 1999 The I/ea/thy Moves program is an innovative and exciting program that is open to all students, staff and faculty. Our goal is not only to keep you well, but to help you become active in creating your own optimal health

Ongoing Eating Disorder Support Group (ANAD) Tuesdays. 4:00-5: I 5pm, Tivoli 542

February Events Free HIV Testing 211-2/26, Plaza 150, The Student Health Center

Movements of Energy and Joy Tuesdays, 12:15-l:OOpm, Tivoli 440 2/23 location lo be announced

Avenues lo Medical School 2/3 Wednesday, 12:00- 1:OOpm, Tivoli 320 A

A Slim for life Free Introduction Class

Includes T'ai Chi Chih a non-martial form of T'ai Chi that emphasizes meditative aspects in addition lo circulation of chi (what the Chinese call the vital force within). No special clothing is needed.

Meditation and Relaxation: Take a Rest from Stress March 2 & 9, Tuesdays; Tivoli 444, 12:15-l:OOpm Learn gentle breathing exercises and methods for focusing awareness. Set aside a few minutes in your hectic day to experience quiet conscious relaxation and clearing your mind. Meditation can be an empowering experience. Please join us lo relax and find a liule peace in your life.

De-Stress Fest

March 30, Tuesday; Trvoli 444, I / :30am-1:00pm Headaches come in all sizes and shapes. If you have ever suffered from a tension headache, migraines or cluster headaches you know they aren 'l a laughing mailer. But don't worry, the Doctor is in. Come join Dr. David O' Dell as he explores what causes headaches, what cures headaches and how we can prevent them.

Vitamins, Herbs and Your Heahh April 6, Tuesday; Tivoli 440, J/:30am-1:30pm Presented by Dr. Kedar N. Prasad, one of America's foremost researchers in the field of nutrition and cancer and Kristen Cook, Director of Herbal Research for Designs for Health lnstitule in Boulder. Learn to design a dietary, herbal and vitamin supplement plan lo optimize you r health. Cutting '

edge research will be presented on vitami ns and herbs that will help you lo understand how dietary management can promote your best health. If you are taking vitamin supplements or herbal products or are a little confused about which ones lo take-you can't afford lo miss this exciting presentation.

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Eating Disorder Support Group (ANAD)

March I 1, Thursday; Ttvoli Multicultural lounge, 1J:00am-2:00pm Midterms got you frazzled? ls life feeling a little overwhelming? Join us in this "stress free zone" for a little relaxation. Massage therapy, therapeutic touch, acupuncture, biofeedback are just a few of the treats we have planned for you. You deserve a break.

Tuesdays, 4:00-5: I 5pm, Tivoli 542. Free support group for women and men who are struggling with eating disorders.

Free Introductory Meeting Wednesday. February 3 Tivoli 322. / :00-2:00pm* Meetings: Every Wednesday for 10 weeks Tivoli 322, I :00-2:00 Slim for Life is a unique, no diet, no-nonsense weight management program that offers you the information and emotional support you need to begin making heart healthy choices for a lifetime. Attend the free introductory meeting 213 to get all the details. The instructor is a registered dietitian.

Avenues lo Medical School February 3, Wednesday, Tivoli 320A, 12:00-f:OOpm If you have ever thought about gelling into medical school don't miss this exciting presentation by Dr. Levine. He will be happy lo answer all your questions.

Slim for life from the American Heart Association

Wednesdays, I :00-2:00pm, Tivoli 322

Yoga: Exercises for Body and

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February 22-26. Call for events The Enighlened Smoker~ Way to Quit 2125 Thursday, 10:30am-12 :30pm. Tivoli 444

Thursdays in April; Ttvoli 444.12: J5-1 :OOpm What could be more natural than taking a deep, easy breath? Or stretching gently from head to toe? Yoga is about gently bringing your body and mind back in touch with each other and giving yourself a chance to relieve built up tension and re lax. NOTE: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or towel to classes.

•unlike any orher Healthy Moves Program the,-., 1s a S60 OOfee payable lo Ameffcan Heart A..-..-oc1atmn to support research and raise money for edurn11on. A SI0.00 refu nd i.< available if you a/lend 9 oul of 10 class se..-sions. l'/easc a/lend the Free 1111roduc1ory meelmg and get ready tn make pwative change.\' m your life.

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Safe Spring Break

May 6, Thursday; Student Health Center, Pla=a 150, /1 :00am-2:00pm According lo research touch has both physical and emotional benefits. Al the end of the semester we can all use a touch of relaxation in our lives. Remain fully clothed and get relaxed.

March 8-10 Outside al the Flagpole, 10:00am-2:00pm Stop by the fl agpole and get some information that can keep you safe while you have fun.

March Events Meditation and Relaxation 3/2 & 319, 12: 15- 1:OOpm, Tivoli 444

Slim for life Wednesdays, I :00-2:00pm, Tivoli 322

Twoli Safe Spring Break 3/8-10, I 0:00am-2:00pm, Outside al the Flagpole

De-Stress Fest 3/11 Thursday , 11 :00am-2:00pm, Tivoli Multicultural Lounge

Hope and Help for Headaches 3130 Tuesday, 11 :30am-1 :OOpm. Tivoli 444

April Events Yoga: Exercises for Better Health Thursdays, 12: 15- 1:OOpm, Tivoli 444

Vitamins, Herbs and Your Health 416 Tuesday, 11 :30am- 1:30pm, Tivoli 440/540

Sex for Dummies 4113 Tuesday, I 1:00am-12:15pm, Tivoli Multicultural Lounge

Slim for life Wednesdays, I :00-2:00pm, Tivoli 322

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February 25, Thursday; Tivoli 444, 10:30am-12:30pm Tired of feeling like a failure when it comes to giving up tobacco? Tired of being nagged by health professionals, friends and family lo just make up your mind and quit? Jack Gebhardt, author of The Enlightened Smokers Guide to Quitting and founder of Smoker's Freedom School, has produced smoke free results for thousands of ex-smokers. Don't miss his fun and unique workshop.

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The Enlightened Smoker's Way to Quit

4/ 15 Thursday, 8:00am-8:00pm, North Classroom Atrium

May Events Stress Release: Free Chair Massages 516 Thursday, 11 :00am-2:00pm, Student

Healthy Living in a ~~-... Stressful World: ducation and Fun lo Get You Healthy and Keep You Heahhy

UCD Blood Drive April 15. Thursday, North Classroom Atrium, 8:00am to 8:00pm For appointments call Britt al 303-556-6273 One of the greatest gifts oflife is the gill of blood. Goal: 250 pints ... Make your appo intment today!!

Sex for Dummies: Getting what you want without getting what you don't want from sex April 13, Tuesday, Tivoli Multicultural Lounge, J/ :00am-12: 15pm Based on Dr. Ruth 's book, Sex for Dummies, Billi Mavromatis brings a fun, enlightening, educational approach to a popular topic. Everyone allending will receive Dr. Ruth's book.

Each semester the Student Health Center invites experts in their field lo present various workshops on topics of interest. Discussion is always lively and lunch is always served. All programs are free, but enrollment is limited so please call 303-556-2525 to reserve your place.

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