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Sydni Winpte,4, gets an autographed photo of Army Lt. Col. Timothy J. Creamer, NASA astronaut and mission specialist who visited campus on Feb. 8. He signed autographs in the Twoi and gave a lecture in the Seventh Street Building where the Aerospace department holds its classes. See story pg. 5.

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SGA president resigns without warning - Health, classes led to student government president's resignation By Micaela Duarte 7be Metropolitan

Metro Student Government Assembly President Jennifer Darnell resigned her position Feb. 3 at the assembly's weekly meeting. During the meeting in the Tivoli Senate Chambers, Darnell said the decision was effective immediately. She suspended the rules of the as.sembly after a short open forum and announced her resignation. "Honesdy I have no more energy," Darnell said. "I have given 110 percent of myself for the past nine months." Darnell said her resignation as Student Government Assembly president was due to her health, her class load and her commitment to another job, which she said has made it impossible for her to maintain her responsibilities to the students of Metro and to the student government Darnell said her resignation came after two weeks of internal debate over whether she should resign. "I could have coasted (the rest of the year) but chose not to," Darnell said. "The hardest thing was to resign. It's best for me and everyone involved." "No one could have persuaded me to believe that she would resign," said Taryn Browne, interim Student Government Assembly president and vice president of Academic Affairs. "She did make a difference (in the student government). Amajority (of the Student Government Assembly) felt shock, it was a little discouraging and disappointing because she did a good job. She created a network of other SGAs, they came to our meetings and we went to their meetings," Browne said. One of the newest members to the assembly, Chad Dierking, vice president of Campus Communication, attended his first official meeting of the assembly on Feb. 3, the day Darnell resigned. "She seemed to be hard working, she had everything in order and never let things get out of order," Dierking said.

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Chad Dierking hugs Jennifer Darnell as she leaves the Senate Chambers after she gives her resignation to the Student Government Assembly.

Dierking said Darnell was put under more stres.s by also being the Colorado Student Asrociation representative. "Jen did it and I thought it was a gutsy move, but she did it well," Dierking said. "It seemed to start taking a toll." Although Darnell said she resigned as the president of the assembly, she said she would still like to work in some capacity with the student government. The greatest accomplishment she said that was done through the student government was getting the assembly's name out to the students. Darnell said the amount of student involvement has gone up. She said when two positions opened in the assembly

there were 11 applicants for the two vice presidential vacancies. It's amazing to get that much interest, I can say I did that," Darnell said. Among the other accomplishments of the student government under Darnells reign was the installation of suggestion boxes on campus and the day devoted to meeting the student government representatives, Darnell said. When Darnell ran for president of the body last April she said she wanted to incorporate all students into the student government giving ~ch person on campus the chance to talk any member of the as.sembly, as well as

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Policebrieft Singing bear vanishes A Metro professor told police someone stole his musical teddy bear from a shelf in his office on Feb. 2. The Chicano studies professor told police he locked his office in the Rectory Office Building on the night of Feb 1. When he returned the next day he noticed the bear was missing. The wind-up musical stuffed bear has brown fur, plays guitar and Sings the Mexican folk song "La Bamba." The $25 bear was last seen wearing a sailor outfit. A Metro employee told police someone entered her office and stole her wallet from her purse on Jan. 26. The employee said she left her purse in her unlocked office under her desk when she went to lunch at 10 a.m. When she returned at 3:30 p.m., she noticed that her wallet containing her ID, credit cards, and $20 in cash was missing.

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- Timothy J. Creamer, talks about slides .he is showing to a class in the Aerospace Building, Feb. 8. Creamer also signed autographs in the Twoli on Feb. 8.

Astronaut encourages education Life as an astronaut not all fun

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Promoting interest in science and a shinier army image, Army Lt. Col. Tlffiothy Creamer, a NASA Astronaut and mission specialist winged into Auraria Campus on Feb. 8. "Only a small percent in the world ... well ... in the solar system, ever get to do this," said Creamer, referring to his dream of working in space as he spoke to a standing-room-0nly crowd at the Seventh Street Cla5.5room. The path to the space shuttle requires perseverance above all else, Creamer said. He advised the audience to "stay in school, learn everything possible about your chosen field, be the best that you can be and be a team player." Creamer unveiled his life as an astronaut in a slide show. "We do continuous training and a lot of land and water survival training," he said. Training also involves being a weightless environment aboard what Creamer calls the "vomit comet," also known as a KC-135. The rest is "just like a carnival ride," Creamer said. But Creamer said the astronaut's life isn't all fun and games. Scientists scrutinize trainees' bodily functions and astronauts must follow a rigorous exercise regimen designed to keep their muscles and bones from deteriorating in the weightlessness of space. "It would definitely fall in the inconvenient category if you suffered a stress fracture when you stepped onto Mars' surface for. the first time," Creamer said. Creamer said he always knew he wanted to fly. "My dad was a flier, and I wanted to be a flier, too," he said. A self-professed army brat, he grew up knowing the pitfalls and opportunities of military life. When Creamer graduated from Lo)Qla University in May 1982 he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the

The Auraria Book Center told police a man walked out of the store on Jan. 29 with hundreds of dollars in merchandise without paying for it including a textbook called Culture and Values. The bookstore told police a man attempted to purchase a several textbooks at 1:30 p.m. The n\an wrote the cashier a check for his purchase, but the store told police the man's name appeared on a list of people whose checks had bounced in the past and he owed the store payment on the check. The cashier on the second levd of the store said he returned the man's check and referred him to the store's accountant, on the first floor. The accountant told him· his check would not be sufficient as payment. Store officials told police the man then returned to the second floor and retrieved his items t from the check-0ut stand where he had attempted~ to purchase the books and left the store without, paying for the items. The total cost of the items missing from the store is valued at $347.

Police arrest student Police arrested a University of Colorado at Denver student wanted by Denver Police for a I warrant issued for contempt of court after he left class on Jan. 31. Denver police notified campus police that the man was a student at CU-Denver and asked campus police to serve the warrant for his arrest while he was on campus. Police arrested the man after he left class at 5:30 p.m. outside of the North Classroom and turned him over to Denver police.

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army. After graduating from the U.S. Army Aviation school in Fort Rucker, Ala., Creamer became a helicopter pilot. He said his stint at Fort

Police said someone knocked over a light post in the parking area located in the alley on the 90Q block of Champa Street then fled the scene on Jan. 31. A campus police officer said he discovered the damaged pole while on patrol in the alley. The impact point on the pole was 18 inches off of the ground and lire tracks in the snow leading up to it indicated that it had been struck with significant force, the officer noted in his report.

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Timothy J. Creamer talks to a student after his presentation in the Seventh Street Building, Feb. 8. Creamer is a NASA Astronaut and mission specialist.

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student government, Browne said. vice president of administration and finance, Dierking said a name of a potential vice president of campus communications, a . improving the communication between candidate has been brought up among members but declined to name the candidate. administration and students. Browne said the "I was naive (to needs think) that you can .-----------~ assembly someone to get the implement all of these student government in a year, but it is going through the remainder to be there for next of the year. year," Darnell said. "It's "It's all down hill about building a from here, nine months legacy. What we did are behind us and we this year will carry on. I "It's all down hill have three months to always try to lead by from here, nine go," Browne said. 11 example, and a leader Jen did it and I Resignations are a knows their limitations months are behind familiar story to thought it was a and I reached mine." us and we have assembly members. "We worked gutsy move, but she Of 11 elective three months to go." effectively together 11 positions, six have did it and I see it through become vacant at some - Taryn Browne, our accomplishments point in the past nine Interim Student Government of the year," Darnell - Chad Dierking, months. The newest said. Assembly President and Wee Wee President of Campus position to become The assembly will President ofAcademic Affairs Communication vacant beside the vote for the next president at its next president's seat is that meeting on Feb. 10. The president will be of attorney general, which was held by Vic board of trustees seat and the chief justice appointed by the majority vote of members of Vela. During the past semester the positions of position.

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presence in space," Creamer said. An Army program called Total Army • ASTRONAUT, from p. 5 Involvement in Recruiting brought Creamer to Rucker, taught him "air sense," a NASA necessity. Colorado. In Another NASA necessity is a .....----------=--~ addition to Metro, master's degree in physics, which Creamer spent he earned at Massachusetts ''The anny made all time at University Institute of Technology. This of Colorado at "marriage of technical interest and of this Boulder and the technical skills" served him well in Colorado School his astronomical quest, he said. 1i by C of Mines in "The Army made all of this imot reamer, rAC'.t _,1 Golden. possible," he said Nn.JL1 Astronaut unu Mission " T h e Creamer expects to be in space Specialist program shows by 2005. The International Space different aspects Station, a joint effort with Russia that the army can and other nations is currently provide," said Lawanda York, public affairs under construction. Creamer hopes to live and specialist and Denver Recruiting Battalion, work on "(Creamer is) a national asset, like a world the station class athlete." with other Matthew Maher, an aerospace major members at Metro attended the presentation. "He made me feel of the "He made me feel that I can become that I 1998NASA whatever I want," said Maher. "I'm joining class. the Navy, but someday I want to help whatever I The cultivate Mars. It is extremely helpful to gr o u p see someone in person who is where I - Matthew Maher, want to be." aspiring to Metro Aerospace major stay on the Landon Nelson, another aerospace !SS is major, said the stars pull at him, too. almost "It's inspiring to see what a person can equally accomplish. He is such a down-to-earth, real-life represented by military officers and civilians. Of guy but he makes you feel like anything you want 73 military astronauts, six are from the Army. The to do is attainable," Nelson said. NASA program will ensure a "permanent human

The case involving the Auraria Campus Recreation Center has been turned over to the District Attorney's office for further investigation. "The investigation is still going on and as matter of office policy we do not predict the end of investigations," Communications Director Lynn Kimbrough: The Economic Crime Unit has taken the information provided by the Colorado State Auditor's office and is continuing to cohduct an investigation, said Kimbrough. She said no formal charges have been filed. "This is an ongoing investigation for an unknown length of time until the decision is made to file charges," Kimbrough said. She said it is policy to not talk about the people involved in the case, witnesses or any particular part of the case.

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percent of high school classes into a Colorado college A bill that would have made universities a lot easier to get into failed in committee this week. Senate Bill 59 would have enabled any Colorado student who was in the top 20 percent of their class to attend The University of Colorado at Boulder, The University of Colorado at Denver, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Colorado State University. Senator Bob Martinez, 0-Denver, sponsored the bill. Martinez said the primary reason he sponsored the bill was the calls he got from his supporters. Another reason the bill was introduced, Martinez said, was, "just because you didn't have the opportunity to attend a good metro area high school that should not exclude you from a good college." He also desired to keep the majority of students at CU-Boulder in-state. At one time, Martinez said, the percentage of students coming from out of state was 53 percent. "The University of Colorado at Boulder is deficient in its recruiting minorities," he said. The bill does not mention minorities, but would have been added ori to current affirmative action procedures. The bill does not include all colleges in tbe state because Martinez said, "some schools are going out of their way to recruit minorities and in-state students." The bill would have allowed these students in regardles.s of their scores on the SAT or ACT. Martinez said this was because the best indicator of how well a student will do in college fs his level in high school. This was ~ point of contention among the committee. Sen. Teck worried that with people being rushed through high school, this bill would simply extend the problem to the college level. Another conflict was about a piece of the bill that said if a student is admitted to a college under this program and the student needs reme· dial clas.ses, then the college must provide·them. Sen. Ken Arnold, the chairman of the committee said if the students are in the top 20 percent then remedial clas.ses should not be needed. The proposed 20 percent was later cut in half to emulate the programs currently operating in Texas and California. Martinez also said the CU campuses lacked diversity, although they have plans in place to increase diversity on the various campuses.

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Oral history unites past with present Every year while buy us candies and soda. We would go to the like creature. living in Mexico, my cemetery where he would point out our My grandpa would let us pet the horse, family came together at relatives' graves and talk about them as if they and if we were quiet, we were allowed to sit on my abuelito Jose's ranch were still around. the horse. I did not realize it at the time, but for the yearly harvest. We would go to the ruins where the my grandfather and entire family were passing A pig would be Indians used to live. He would show us where on that most important communication that slaughtered. Tamales, happens between children and their elders. Hektor Munoz barbacoa, pork rinds, The rich history that is pas.sed on is one of the Mi Mundo and chorizo would be most beautiful connections we can make We would g0 to the cooking for about three between generations. cemetery where he days. The Beyond Chicanismo project, My grandmother, Margarita, would take would point out our sponsored by the national Association of the kids with her to milk the cows and bring Chicana/Chicano Studies, Movimeinto relatives' graves and fresh eggs for breakfast. Apot of beans would E.studiantil Chicano de Atzlan, Honors Club, talk about them as if sit on the stove all night, and they were ready Journey Through Our Heritage, Political to devour for breakfast along with my Science Association, Conscious Journey, they were still around. grandma's huge homemade flour tortillas and Metro Student Activities and Metro American fresh salsa made in a molcajete. Indian Student Empowerment, are My uncles would play with us, taking us documenting and presenting a variety of oral swimming the creek, fetching water from the the king used to sit; and where it was rumored history projects covering everything from the well, singing around a fire where we would that the sacrifices took place. Chicano movement, to politics and We would always end up at the entrance homosexuality. roast corn picked from the field. For information call Helen Giron-Mushfiq My Zapatista grandfather would take all to the cave that Pancho Villa used as an escape the kids and throw us into his wagon, riding route. We would run in and out of every tree at (303) 556-3032. PARTICIPATE! LNE! GROW! PFACE! around Guerrero, Chahuila, Mexico. We would and rock structure, screaming delightedly ride around the tiny plazita where he would when we found a small gras.s snake or coyote- PFACE! PFACE!

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f ~er presid~~~~~~~::~g~:~.di~:~~~=ission . Recently, the president of the Metro Srudenc Government Assembly resigned. Her reasons were good, and she did sound sincere in remarks explaining to the rest of the SGA why she was resigning. But Jennifer Darnell did nor trulydeserve the positionof SGA president. I say this because Darnell had a difficult

not that she did not work hard on her responsibilities as the SGA president, she took care of these responsibilities very well. Darnell's problems came when she had to deal with people who were not like herself. Darnell's problems came into conflict with this year's SGA mi.ssion statement, which is clear on its

I truly liked Darnell, but the -students at Mecro deserve a president with an outlook that represents che student population.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week

By Amber Johnson The Metropolitan

The latest diet failed. Weight Watcher's didn't help any of the times she tried it. Her body quickly became immune to the suppressant effects of diet pills, and low carbohydrate diets made her crave sugary, starchy foods even more. Every new diet advertised in what seemed like every magazine on the stands promised amazing, permanent results, and each time, she failed. She began to wonder if she was doomed to be fat for the rest of her life. A fat failure. Obviously, the reason she could never stick to a diet or keep the weight off wa.s because she was we-.ik, she told herself, she had no discipli~e. "Millions of people lose weight every day," she thought, '\vhy can't I?" Pushing the thought to the back of her mind, she wandered 'into the kitchen and decided to have a little snack. Maybe cutting down on food isn't the answer, she decided. She made herself a brutal workout plan to kick her sluggish metabolism into high gear. She joined a health club (again): She pushed down the little voice of doubt that asked why this time and this he-c1lth club would be different from the other times when she quit after two or three weeks. She began to plan her schedule around the kickboxing classes and the step aerobic classes and the yoga classes, and attended them religiously - for the fir.;t week. The second week, she missed the class on Monday, but that was because she had homework to do. Tuesday she got held up at work, and by the time she walked out the door, the step class would have already started. '1'omorrow is a new day," she thought,'Tll go and work extra hard tomorrow." Tomorrow kept coming, but the excuses kept coming, until the thought of working out was a concept she dreaded. 'Tm a quitter," she thought. "I have no discipline. I'll never be thin. I can't stick to a diet. I can't stick to a workout plan. I am going to be fat forever." Frustrated and depressed, she wandered into the kitchen to have a little snack. The phrase "eating disorder" is commonly asrociated with the well-known types of this affiiction; anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Compµlsive overeating is often overlooked, because many people asrociate eating disorders wit~ the quest to be thin. Overweight people are looked down on, ridiculed and chastised by society, and the common lament seems to be, "If they only stopped eating/started exercising/used discipline/weren't so lazy, they'd be thin." Compulsive overeaters may benefit from any of these "suggestions," but like any other eating disorder, the reasons behind it and the causes are rooted psychologically. According to statistics from Metro's

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facing college students eveiywhere counseling center, almost 20 percent of college students are struggling with an eating disorder. Since eating disorders are often rooted in shame, no statistics can be totally accurate, because so many people who are suffering have not come forward. In addition, many people don't realize that they need help. Help is available on the Auraria campus, both through the health center as well as the counseling center. The health center offers an ongoing ANAD (National Association of Anorexia ·Nervosa and Ass o c i ate d ....------------. Di.so rd er s) support group Anorexia has the highest every Tuesday afternoon from mortality rate 4 p.m. to 5:15 of any p.m. The support group psychological disorder meets at 1020B Ninth Street Park, and is facilitated by Linda Wilkins-Pierce, health counselor at the student health center. Every session is free, and open to anyone who wants to attend. 'i\ny response is a good response," WilkinsPierce said. "Having jthe support group] open allows me to touch base with people and give them referrals." Wilkins-Pierce said that the health center provides medical and nutritional support for students, depending on the severity of the problem. "We want to provide support - getting the help they need," she said. "They may have someone they see during the week and then 1ouch base with me a couple of times a week." During Eating Disorders Awareness week, the Metro counseling center will offer a free workshop entitled "Body Talk." The workshop consists of watching a video called "Slim Hopes," which deals with the cultural and societal pressures surrounding the "perfect" body, followed by a discussion, led by Or. Denise McGuire, Mi Jung Pae, and Celine McNelis-Kline, counselors from Metro. "The video brings out some strong feelings and reactions," said Dr. McGuire. "It's a difficult thing to talk about." Also during Eating Disorders Awareness week, The Children's Hospital is offering free confidential screenings and information packets on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from I p.m. to 3 p.m. Anorexia Nervosa is motivated by the strong desire to be thin. It usually affects people who strive for perfection and control, and food is viewed as the one aspect of their life !hat can be controlled. They may put the needs of others above their own, and are always trying to prove

themselves to be competent and powerful. Making themselves lose weight gives them the sense of power they desire, and the numbers on the scale dicta1e whether they are a success or failure. Anorexics usually deny that anything is wrong, and view treatment as a way to make them eat. Anorexia can permanently damage the kidneys and liver, cause electrolyte imbalances, as well as loss of bone mass and osteoporosis. In . severe cases, anorexia may result in cardiac arrest and ultimately, death. Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder, with up to 20 percent of cases resulting in death. Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by purging in order to rid the body of unwanted calories. Though purging is usually thought of as vomiting, it may also be defined by an abuse of laxatives, excessive eating, and fasting. Bulimics are usually people who are insecure about their self-worth. They also strive to please others while ignoring their own feelings. Food is a source of comfort and a way to block or let out feelings. Unlike anorexics, bulimics realize they have a problem, and are more likely to seek help. Bulimia also has many side effects, including tears of the esophagus, tooth erosion, low blood pressure, and kidney and liver damage. Bulimia may also cause cardiac arrest and death if not treated. As many as 30 to 50 percent of bulimics also abuse alcohol or drugs, substituting one for the other. Some addicts develop an eating disorder after they become sober. Conversely, some bulimics turn to alcohol or drugs as a replacement for their food addiction. Compulsive overeating is characterized by uncontrolled eating and consequently, weight gain. They experience feelings of shame, powerlessness, guilt and failure. Compulsive overeaters realize that they have a problem, and that their eating patterns are abnormal. They may not realize that there are emotional reasons behind the dieting and bingeing. Most compulsive overeaters have never learned how to deal with stressful situations, and Almost 20 use food as a percent of coping college students are mechanism. struggling with Some have been victims of sexual an eating abuse, and disorder believe that by being fat, they are protecting themselves by being unattractive and keeping others at a distance. Compulsive overeating is not yet taken seriously as an eating disorder. Many compulsive

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CU-Denver student's career moves from abstract to realism By Sean Weaver

work for beuer or worse," she said. "This show is all me. I thought about it so much before I sat down. It seemed more Four years ago Jennifer Thompson picked up a planned out. A lot of my other work was painted and paintbrush. painted over again. I wasn't getting feedback, so it was This month, The Glenwood Springs Arts Council Center honesdy me." for the Arts is featuring the 22-year-old University of For her new work, Thompson experimented mixing wax Colorado at Denver senior's work in her first solo gallery with oil, creating 3-0 exhibit. layers with her "I always liked my art classes in scpool, but I established use of never thought you could do anything with it," geometric forms and Thompson said. "I just had to keep doing it." words hidden under The Glenwood Springs show is the layers of paint. first of three exhibitions Thompson will "I bought wax at the art have in the next three months. In March, store because it was on sale," her work will be displayed at the F.clge she said. "I decided to Gallery at 3658 Navajo St., and at CUexperiment with it and loved it. It Denver in April. jumps out at you and becomes a part of "Everything is brand spanking new," your world." Thompson said of her work in Glenwood Springs. "I Thompson uses words in her paintings to give the overdosed for abopt a month painting. The paintings are still viewer an insight to what she was thinking when she created soaking." her work. In her painting "Comfortable War," diSplayed at the Thompson said this is her first exhibition of work not Glenwood Springs art center, the words "no comfortable influenced by professors. war" are partially concealed behind a faint wash of white c>il, "Usually school influences you and you change your surrounded by colorful yet subtle abstract forms. Her 7bii Metroj)O/ilan

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painting "3 Pages Missing," the number three takes on a small form-like quality in the lower left corner of the painting. "I came up with the idea when I thought if I could just take out three pages from the Bible, the world would be a beuer place. People tend to rotate their entire lives around the Bible, and some of the stuff, like homosexuality should be taken out." "I think the words hold interest," she said. "You can lose yourself in the work." After Thompson graduates she ~aid she plans on spending a yc-.ir or two to create new work bcfore she continues to grnduate school. Her first plan, howt..'Vcr, is studying in Italy for the summer. "I think it's pretty cool that I'm going to see the old masters," she said. "Everything over there will be brand new for me. It should bring some new elements and idea.s into my work. The old masters are the ones you think about first as an artist. It's just respect for the great ones. I'm an art . history junkie." For Thompson, painting is more than a future career. "I just can't live without it," she said. "It enables me to say what I can't with words. I'm able to work stuff out in my work. I just love it."

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This event will take place during the week of February 28. The Conference is an effort to highlight the service learning opportunities in the Denver area and internationally as well as emphasize the importance of philanthropy and community activism by college students.

Atentative schedule:

MONDAY, FEB. 28, 10 A.M.- 3 P.M., TIVOLI TURNHALLECOMMUNITY AND WORLD OUTREACH FAIR: Non-profit agencies will be in attendance to inform, educate, and engage students in philanthropic opportunities in the Denver Metro area and throughout the world. Agency representatives will have the opportunity to make a small, informal presentation regarding their organization. TUESDAY, FEB. 29, 9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M., ST. CAJETAN'S CENTERCOMMUNITY CONNECTION LECTURE: Bruce Atchison, Vice President of Colorado Children's Campaign, will be speaking on the importance and place of philanthropy in our community. Mr. Atchison will highlight the importance of student activism and the effect thereof. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1, 10:00 A.M.-1 P.M., TIVOLI MULTICULTURAL LOUNGECOMMUNITY CONNECTION FILMS: We will present two films that focus on different. aspects of service learning. Natural Details; Urban Ecosvstems is a film documenting four design projects, including one project in the Denver area. The second film is Service Leaming: Connecting Youth and Cnmmunity. This film was sponsored in part by the Colorado Campus Compact and the Colorado Department of Education. The films run for approximately 50 minutes and will be rerun for the duration of the event.

THURSDAY, MAR. 2, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., TIVOLI 320BUSINESS CONNECTION: Afeatured community leader will be speaking about the career aspects of philanthropy and experiential learning. They will explain the career opportunities as well as the career benefits of service teaming in higher education.

FOR HORE INFO., CALL (303) 556-2595

lllYTILI A workshop following the viewing of the video "Slim Hopes". This is open to a~yone interested in being educated about the cultural and societal pressures to have "perfect" bodies. we will discuss how we can challenge those messages and how we can learn self acceptance.

Tivoli #3208 Tuesday, February 15, 2000 12-1:30pm Facilitators: Denise McGuire, Ph.D., Mi Jung Pae, M.A., & Celine McNelis·Kline, M.A.

MllElllll TIE SILEllE'' Two excerpts dealing with the complex and often hidden problem of eating disorders. There Will be a short question and answer period with the two performers.

Tivoli #320A&B Thursday, February l 7, 2000 12-lpm Featuring: Erin lgnat & Elgin Kelley from Mirror Image Education Through Orama

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Rene Rabouin, director of Black Student Services at CU-Denver, serves gumbo to Patricia Trotman, director of Student Support Services at Metro. The gumbo tasting took place in North Classroom on Tuesday, Feb. 8 as part of Black History Month.

The Center for Visual Arts the Chicanos in his works depicting presents the exhibition The Wesi: New historical and contemporary everyday Ways/Old Visions through Feb. 26. The events. Tracy and Sushe Felix, exhibit features a roster of artists from Colorado natives, are influenced by the West and is funded in part by The their landscape, but each with Colorado Council on the Arts, different results. The exhibit serves to McCormick's Fish House and Bar and point out that the West is, and will continue to be a source of inspiration XBX Western. The West includes the work of 17 for artists who choose to work within artists. The exhibit explores the its context. subject "the West" as the source of As a feature to the exhibit, the inspiration for a multitude of Center for Visual Arts will include interpretations. The subject is works by frontier photographer Laton expressed through a variety of A. Huffman. Proceeds will benefit the mediums including pamtmg, CVN.s Art Builds Communities sculpture, photography and program. printmaking. The Center for Visual Arts is Participating artists include Metro located at 1734 Wazee St.; hours are professors E.C. Cunningham and Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Carlos Fresquez. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more The West provides an overview of information call (303) 294-5207. the West using many perspectives. Fresquez exemplifies the heritage of - Metropolitan Staff

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Eating Disorders require commitment, energy to conquer clothes hid her totally flawed and ugly body. She stopped dressing for style and started dressing in layers to hide as much as she possibly could. She stayed home on the weekends, because overeaters are sent to diet centers and health spas instead of the thought and effort required to look decent in order to go out receiving treatment for the psychological end of the addiction. If was too overwhelming. She told her friends she had forgotten this happens, the dieting and bingeing may go on forever, causing they had plans, or something important came up. Her selfhealth problems. ·eompulive overeaters may experience all of the esteem hit the floor, and so she wandered into the kitchen to problems associated with being overweight, including high blood have a little snack. pressure, diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol and heart problems As a last resort, she decided to see a nutritionist. It was a last that could lead to death. ditch attempt to find some sort of non-diet that would help her It is estimated that 10 percent of people who suffer from lose weight. Less than 10 minutes into her appointment, the eating disorders are men, and many of those men are compulsive nutritionist handed her a pamphlet on eating disorders, and overeaters. pointed out compulsive overeating. The nutritionist encouraged· her to seek therapy, explained her options, and recommended She finally reached the end of her rope. The thought of living various counselors who specialized in addictions as well as eating in that disgusting body drove her into a depression, made worse disorders. by feelings of failure and powerlessness. It seemed to take longer Finally, a reason for' all of the self-deprecation she had and longer to get dressed in the mornings, because·none of her endured for years. Acause for her.repeated failure, something

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that could be treated. She began to see a therapist who specialized in addiction, someone who understood the struggles she faced every day. She found another resource; another counselor who held weekly "body image" classes, where people who suffered from shame and guilt surrounding their bodies could share their experiences. Slowly, over time, and with the help of the therapist and the weekly classes, the powerlessness began to wane, and she felt as if she might gain control of her life again. Getting dressed began to be somethipg that didn't consume half of her morning anymore, and her self-esteem began to return. People need to realize that an eating disorder is no less serious than any other form of emotional problem, and takes no less energy and commitment to conquer. For more information about any of these programs, contact the health center at (303) 556-2525, the counseling center at (303) 556-3132, or The Children's Hospital at (303) 477-0141.

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Can the Roadrunners be the first team in RMAC history to sweep the Nebraska-Kearney/Fort ·Hays road trip? By Jennifer Youn&man The Metropolitan

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There is a reason why no one in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference looks forward to the NebraskaKearney/Fort Hays road trip. It has nothing to do with the lack of scenery. Low plains and sprawling fields of winter wheat, now that's picturesque. It has everything to do with the fact that no RMAC men's basketball team to make the trip has returned home with more that one win. But why? Is it the Jong hours on a cramped bus? Is it the back-to-back games with yet another bus ride in between? Is it1he home-court advantage with screaming Lopers' and Tigers' fans? Not according to Metro men's basketball coach Mike Dunlap. He attributes the streak, which started in the 1995-96 season, to one simple fact. "There's only one thing: they are both traditionally good teams," Dunlap said. "Everything else is just hocus-pocus." Nebraska-Kearney coach Tom Kropp echoed Dunlap's sentiments. "It's not that hard of a trip," he said. "Neither place is tough to play. Up until this year we both had good teams." Kropp admits his team has struggled this rear and the Roadrunners won't need magic to beat the Lopers (10-W, 7-6). "We'd have to play great and have Metro play poorly (to win)," he said. While Dunlap anticipates the Nebraska-Kearney game on Feb. 11 to be the easier of the two, he said the Roadrunners can not overlook the great shooting the Lopers do behind the arc. "If they start firing threes, we've got to clamp down on that quick," Dunlap said. "We've got to defend the perimeter."

He singled out Anthony Harms, who shoots almost 44 percent from threepoint land, as someone the Roadrunners must contain in order to win. One strategy Dunlap will deploy in both games is awrc:king the bench. "Get them into foul trouble, get to their bench," he said. "I think we've got more depth." In the Fort Hays game Feb. 12, Dunlap expects to face..a team that is in better physical shape and rebounds better than the Lopers. The Tigers average 38 rebounds per game to Nebraska-Kearney's 35.3. · However it was the Lopers who delivered Fon Hays' only home loss this season, 74-72, in January. The Roadrunners think they have a good shot ar sweeping the road trip that nobody else ever has, without any tricks. "We're confident enough to do it," said senior DeMarcos Anzures. ·~d we're preparing for it." The Roadrunners are getting primed for the trip and post-season play as they move up in Division II polls. This week the men's team went from sixth to fourth in the national polls. In the rankings that the men's team values most, the North Central Region rankings, Metro moved from second to first after South Dakota lost to the University of Northern Colorado last weekend. But even though Dunlap's team is moving up in the polls, he won't predict a sweep. "It's something we aspire to do. The past two years we've come close," Dunlap said. Last season, the Roadrunners beat Nebraska-Kearney 85-73, but lost to the Tigers 8579 in overtime. The year before, Metro lost two close

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games, 96-91 to Nebraska-Kearney and 67-64 to Fort Hays. Anzures, who has made the trek to Nebraska and Kansas three times before, said it's hard ro play back-to-back games. "Just getting motivated for the second game is really hard after the road trip," he said. It takes almost five hours to drive from Fort Hays to Kearney, but RMAC teams had to endure a worse drive in the past. Chris Cole, assistant commissioner for media relations and championships for the RMAC, said the weekend journey used to be from Fort Hays to New Mexico Highlands. But times have changed and the mystery surrounding the road trip may soon be solved by the Roadrunners. Even Nebraska-Kearney coach Kropp, when asked if he thought Metro could sweep the two teams, he replied: "They're ranked fourth in the country aren't they?"

Six teams.have made the trip to. Nebrasktr.Kearney and Fort Hays this season. Five of them have lost both games.

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Western State 70, Fort Hays 81 Western State 74, Nebraska-Kearney 89 Mesa State 59, Nebraska-Kearney 73 Mesa State 62, Fort Hays 71-

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Roadrunners on deck

Diver sweeps Metro records By lmthiaz Hopkins

Lewton also tries to keep her competitive edge by tracking two other divers' efforts to qualify for nationals, after her fifth place finish at nationals last year. With four diving records to her name and All-American honors, "There isn't the pressure of trying to qualify because I try to keep Cari Lewton is making big splashes in up with the two divers that finished first and Roadrunner history. second last year at nationals," Lewton said. Lewton surpassed former Roadrunner Lewton, a former gymnast from Central Cory Douglas by breaking her record in the 1High ~hool in Grand Junction, walked onto meter dive by almost 13 points against the Roadrunners' swim team her freshman University of Wyoming on Jan. 29. Lewton, a 5year. foot 2-inch junior, now holds all four diving "It was the first time that I really dived; my records in the I-meter and 3-meter events. gymnastics background really helped," "It was one of my goals this year to get the Lewton said. last record because it will make someone Lewton said that diving is almost like behind me work harder," she said. gymnastics, only with more twists and turns. Now Lewton is working on breaking her "It was one of my The 3-meter is her favorite dive because it own records. was the toughest to learn, she said. goals this year to get "Our school records are important, we've "Up until I started diving I had never had good divers in the past," said head coach the last record ~umped off a diving board that high (3-meter), Jim Richey. and now it's my best competition," she said. it Being one of the smaller divers on the Patience and devotion has helped Lewton Roadrunners' team, Lewton makes up for it someone behind me become one of the more successful divers in with her strength. Roadrunners' history. work harder." "For her size she is incredibly powerful," "She has grace under pres.sure," Richey Richey said. "She's one of the top divers in said. - Cari Lewton Division II." Lewton finished second overall at the Qualifying for nationals earlier this year, Metro women's diver Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Lewton focused on perfecting her dives and '------------___J Championship.s in Long Beach, Calif., on Feb. breaking records. 9. '~t this point in the season you're just perfecting everything, so "It's not just that she's a dreamer, she earns it by working hard," you can get that higher score," Lewton said. Richey said. "She's-a real class act" Tbe Metropolitan

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Swimming& Diving D February 8-12 All Day Metro@ PCSC (M&W)

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D February 20 at Noon Hastings College @ Metro (2)

D Metro home games are free with a student ID. Basketball games are played in the Auraria Events Center, swimming and diving meets are held in the Auraria Pool, and baseball games are played on the Auraria Relds.

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DeMarcos Anzures breaks all-time scoring record With 27 against Fort Lewis, Metro's top guard boosted his career total to 1, 879

Anzures who now has 1,879 career points. "I would rather have it at home," he said. "It was more fun with my. friends and family there." Yet, Anzures wasn't so sure he would be able to break the record at the Auraria Events Center, where the game stopped in order to celebrate his By Jennifer Youngman accomplishment. He was nervous and feeling the Tbe Metropolitan pressure before the game when he and Dunlap spoke, DeMarcos Anzures knew he wa5 on the verge of Anzures said. breaking yet another record. "Coach just said, 'Let the game come to you,"' And how could he not know? Anzures said. "Everylxxiy kept reminding me about it. Friends. Dunlap also added that the record would fall Teammates. Family. Everylxxiy was in on it," he said. eventually and that Anzures shouldn't worry about it. They will remind him no more. When Anzures didn't worry and instead focused Anzures became the all-time scoring leader in on the game, the record, along with three assists and Metro men's basketball history on Feb. 3. He scored 27 four steals came. points to surpass Ralph Rivers' mark of 1,873 and lead Those four steals brought Anzures to 246 in his the Roadrunners to a 86-71 win over Fort Lewis. college career, yet another Metro school record. He The home game against Fort Lewis was one in the also is first in three-point field goals made (264), middle of two road trips for the Roadrunners, which second in games started (96), and third in assists made the record breaking even more special for (414).

Senior DeMarcos Anzures goes up for a basket earlier this season, left. At right, Anzures shoots a free throw on Feb. 3 against Fort Lewis. He scored 27 points in the 86-71 win over the Skyhawks to move into first place on Metro's all-time scoring list. Mn ShtfonVJbe Metropolitan

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February 3 Metro vs Fort Lewis w Final: 7045 Points: Metro: Coleman 19, McArthur 12, A/kn II, Gordon 10,Jennlsof! 6,

Malt 6, Alcock 6, Fulcher 6, Smith 2; Fort Lewis: Richardson 14, Marlow I I, Jackson 8, Simington 7, Wilson 7, Cok 6, Melt-On 6, Neibling 5, Fou/Jz 3, Hutcheson 2, Romero 2. . Assists: Metro: Alcock fO, Anzures 3, Fulcher 3, Bynum 2, Gower, Oakley; Fort Lewis: Marlow 5, Foutz 2, Melton 2, Ricbardso11 2, Simington 2, Cole, Neihling. Rebounds: Metro: Alcock 6, Oakely 5, Barlow 4, Fulcher 4, Gower 3, Bynum 2, Anzures; Lewis: Richardson 6, Marlow 5, Foutz 3, Jackson 3, Wilson 2, Hutcheson, Neibling, Simington. Turnovers: Metro: 18; Fort Lewis: 26.

Weidler 6, Carrillo 2, Passama 2, Smith 2; Fort Lewis: Wider 16, Cara Hi/J 6, McCa/15, Grosjean 4, Johnson 4, Caputa 3, Casey Hill 3, Twilo 2, Wendt 2. Assists: Metro: Coleman5, Gordon3, Weidler2, Carrillo, Passama; Fort Lewis: Grosjean 2, Cara Hill 2, Johnson 2, Wider 2, McCall Rebounds: Metro: Wridler 10, Gordon8, Carrillo5,fennison5 Coleman 4, McArthur 3, Allen, Smith; Fort Lewis: Grosjean 5,Jobnson 5, Wider 5 McCall 4, Casey Hi/13, B/ackbat 2, Caputa 2, Johnson 2, Capper, Wendt. Turnovers: Metro: 24; Fort Lewis: 34.

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General 12 STEP Meetings On Campus · Tuesdays from 8:15-9:15am in the Auraria Library, #205. Contact K.H. at (303)306-0251 or Billi at (303)556-2525 or AA. Central Office at (303)322-4440. Other 12 Step group members are encouraged to attend. MSCD Student Government Meeting · Get involved with student government every Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm in the Senate Chambers, Tivoli #329. For more information, call (303).556-3312. Brown Bag Bible Study · 45 minute Bible studies on Mondays at llam, noon, and lpm and Thursdays at noon and 2pm. St. Francis Center room #2. Christian Challenge (303)750-5390. Have you hurt your ankle in the last 48 hours? - Call The Student Health Center at Auraria NOW to see if you are eligible to participate in an analgesic medical research study. Those who qualify will receive financial compensation, and all study related care at NO COST. Call (303)556-2525, Monday Friday from 8am-4pm, or page (303)266-7063 after 4pm and on weekends. Eligibility is determined by study criteria.

Truth Bible Study · Join the Menorah Ministries every Wednesday and Thursday in Tivoli #542 from 3-5pm. For more information, call (303)355-2009.

Kick the Habit· Tobacco Cessation support every Friday in February at 1020 9th Street Park from 10-llam. For more information, call (303)556-2525.

Slim for Life · Check out the American Heart Association's exciting health education program. Learn about nutrition education, physical activity, behavior modification, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Slim for Life will be held Tuesdays at 1020 9th St. Park from 12:15-lpm. For more information, call Susan Krems at (303)556-4391.

Chess Club Meeting· Join the MSCD chess club every Tuesday in the Tivoli Club Hub #346 at Ham. For more information, call (303)556-8033.

all MSCD students. Workshop will be held in CN 203 from 10am-12pm. To pre-register stop by CN 203 or call (303)556-3664. Shades of Genius: 'Ibe Unveiling of Dr. Justina Ford Exhibit· Denver gynecologist Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., talks on 'Af"rican American Contributions to 20th Century Science and Medicine," in Tivoli #320ABC from 12-1:30pm. For more information and to RSVP, call (303)556-2525.

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Eating Disorder Support Group (ANAD) • Free support group for people who are struggling with eating disorders. Every Tuesday at 1020B 9th Street Park from 45:15pm. For more information, call (303)5562525 and ask for Linda Wilkins-Pierce or Britt.

Body Talk · This discussion is open to anyone interested in being educated about the cultural and societal pressures to have "perfect" bodies. Learn to challenge those messages and learn self acceptance in Tivoli #320B from 12-1:30pm. For more information, call (303)556-3132.

Yoga Jar Everyone · Participate in the Yoga experience every Tuesday in February, March, & April from 12-lpm in Tivoli #444 and other locations. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or blanket. For more information, call (303)556-2525.

job Search Strategies · Learn how to initiate a job search, make contacts, and use resources in this free workshop for all MSCD students. Workshop will be held in CN 203 from 2-4pm. To pre-register stop by CN 203 or call (303)556-3664.

Movements of Energy and joy · Open Qigong practice and T'ai Chi Chih Thursdays in February, March, & April from 12:15-lpm in Tivoli #444 and other locations. No special clothing needed. For more information, call (303)556-2525.

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Thurs, February 1 7 Club Funding Committee Meeting· Does your on-campus club need money? The CFC meeting will be held in Sigi's Cabaret in the Tivoli Student Union. For more information, call (303)556-2595.

Fri, February 18 Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired · This fun workshop will cover solutions to help you beat fatigue. Snacks will be provided to keep you awake! 1020B 9th Street Park from 12-1 :30pm. For more information, call (303)556-2525.

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