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Attack shakes nation Adam White & Sam Wilkinson Massachusetts Daily Collegian

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(U-WIRE) AMHERST, Mass. -America suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history Sept. 11 when a trio of hijacked commercial aircraft crashed into three nationally recognized buildings in New York and Washington, D.C. The World Trade Center's twin towers were both leveled and a portion of the Pentagon was destroyed by the attacks, which began shortly before 9 a.m. and concluded roughly an hour later. A count of casualties from the incidents has yet to be determined, though officials have speculated that tens of thousands of people may have perished in the attacks. "I have a sense it's a horrendous number of lives lost," said New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Reports have stated that upwards of 50,000 people visited the towers on a daily basis, while New York officials have reported at least 78 police officers missing and 200 firefighters presumed dead in the aftermath of the attacks. The incident began at approximately 8:45 a.m. when American Airlines Flight 11, originally routed from Boston to 1-<>s Angeles, struck the northern tower of the Trade Center. The Boeing 767 was reportedly carrying 88 passengers and an 11-person crew when it took off from Logan Airport. A second plane, identified as United Airlines·Flight 175, collided with the Trade Center's southern tower roughly 19 minutes later. That plane, also a 767 and also routed from Boston to Los Angeles, has been reported by the airline as carrying 56 passengers and a nine-person crew. Both 110-story towers collapsed within roughly 90 minutes of the initial crashes. There were reportedly explosions from within the buildings before the final collapse, though there has been no confirmation yet of their cause. A third hijacked aircraft, identified as American Flight 77 from Washington Dulles to L.A., crashed into the Pentagon at around 9:38 a.m. That 757 was listed as carrying 58 passengers and a six-person crew, and is reported to have crashed into the Army Command Center portion of the Pentagon. As of 6 p.m., over 30 casualties from that attack had been admitted to hospitals in Washington, D.C., and northern

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military had been placed on "high-alert status" in the wake of the incident. "Freedom itself was attacked this morning and I assure you freedom will be defended," Bush said. "Make no mistake. The United States will hunt down and pursue those responsible for these cowardly actions." The President then reportedly flew on to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, where the nation's Strategic Air Command Headquarters is located, to convene an emergency session of the National Security Council. In an address to the nation some five hours later, Bush assured the American public that an act meant to "frighten our nation into chaos and retreat" will only serve to further unite it. "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America," Bush said. "These acts shatter steeL but they cannot damage the steel of American resolve." He added that the United States would treat the terrorists and those that harbor them on equal terms. Pundits have suggested that Bush was making a veiled threat at Afghanistan. The Islamic nation has previously hidden Osama bin Laden, a noted anti-American and a possible suspect in Tuesday's terrorist attacks. Retaliatory action was thought to have occurred less than nine h9urs later, when explosions were reported in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Subsequent wire reports reported that the U.S. military has denied any domestic link to the explosions. "In no way is the United States government connected to those explosions," Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said in a statement. Revolutionary groups within Afghanistan later claimed responsibility for the helicopter attacks. World leaders joined Bush in his denunciation of terrorism. Britain's Tony Blair said, "as for those that carried

'Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America,'

A fourth hijacked plane, United Flight 93 from Newark, N.J ., to San Francisco, crashed in a rural area of Pennsylvania about 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Thirty-eight passengers and a seven-person crew were reportedly aboard that 757. It is suspected that Flight 93 was headed toward the Presidential retreat at Camp David. Officials have listed no survivors from that crash. President George W. Bush curtailed an education trip in Florida upon hearing news of the attacks, flying under military fighter escort to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. There, the President announced that the U.S.

see ATTACK 9 Photo: The pilot watches as Pentagon evacuees board a US Marine Corps helicopter in order to be evacuated from the Pentagon Sept. 11

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reporters Adam Hounman -The Metropolitan of Colorado at Denver marketing student Robert Mercier makes time for a late night study session Sept. 12 at the Aurana library Unive~si~

Post graduation iob search requires planning Matt Davis The Metropolitan

should start planning for their career as soon as register for their first class. "A lot of times that first year after graduation is a real shock," Lujan said, adding that the Career Center's mission is to ensure tha~ it doesn't have to be. "The thinking has changed in the last two years," Lujan said. "Career services at most colleges and universities have been trying to focus on seniors and alumni. And our redirection with the

negotiate if you're not prepared." Part of preparing the students to negotiate for their career is providing them with the hard data they will need to succeed. Lujan said this hard data will teach the students what is required of them to find the perfect career and how it will relate to the major that they choose. And then the final component that people leave out, Lujan said, but probably one of the most vital, is identifying who you are and what you represent. The center uses two steps to help students with their assessments. First there are assessments like strong interest inventory and the Myers-Briggs test that help students define what their strengths are and where their interests lie. And once the student has discovered that, then they move onto the career workshops that cover resume preparing, job search strategies and interviewing skills-all the tools needed to ensure a smooth transition from college to career. These personal assessments, Lujan said, are not just a one-time thing. They should be a continuing process throughout the student's college career. "The way I always sell it is to ask you a question that employers will always ask in the interview process-attd this gets away from job duties and responsibilities-because I ask, 'tell me about your characteristics and traits that are applicable and relevant to the position you are applying.' And that doesn't come out of a job description. That comes from how well you know yourself. And then how do you parallel that with what's appropriate in the given work environment that you represent? "If we can initiate that as a first-year, second-year student then we have some more correlation with actual hard data, and then getting to 'I know myself.' This is all research to support what you want

Brian Lerner thought he would have a career as soon as he got his college degree. The 27-year-old Metro alumnus graduated last May with a degree in marketing and had plans for quitting his job as a cashier at a local King Soopers, setting his sights on beginning a new career. Now, three months later, Lerner has been on several job interviews and still has not found the right fit. In fact, he still works full-time at the same grocery store he had imagined himself quitting. "I thought it was going to be simple-just post my resume on Brian Lerner line at monster.com," Lerner said. "It's not as easy as it seems. I could have had one or two jobs, but they wer~n't the institute of affairs was to be proactive. To ones that I wanted." Lerner is like a lot of non-traditional start with new student orientation and Metro students who try to balance a full- transfer students. To go in and be visible time job and schoolwork. It took him six and to make presentations and go in and years to get his degree, and during his six talk about personality types and how years at Metro, Lerner, like a lot of that relates to the world of work. Where students, said he didn't have any extra you start talking about what's important time to plan out what he was going to do with this degree program that you're when he finally finished his degree. And seeking. How do you define it?" Part of this new proactive approach like a lot of students, Lerner said he didn't really have a clear picture as to Lujan said is to help students identify what kind of job he should be looking for. with what he calls employment factors, Looking back on his time at Metro that is everything that influences a Lerner said that he should have joined student's decision about what type of more student organizations and planned career would be the best fit for them. These factors are made up of many for the future better. things ranging from job titles, salaries, Planning.is everything. and location of employment. And if you Ron Lujan, director of Metro's Career don't know what type of employment Center said students frequently end up factors are important to you, Lujan said in the same place as Lerner when they the center will provide the tools and graduate because they didn't have a information to help in the decision concrete plan of how they would find a making process. career when they got out of college. But "If you're investing into a career as that shouldn't be the case, we think about it up front you have to Lujan added, students don't have to have the ability to negotiate upon wait until their junior or senior year to graduation-that's a key term-you can't see ECONOMY 9 start thinking about their careers: they

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Dennis Steve Eldridge, no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants on Sept. 1 at 12:35 p.m. Michael Keith Jackson, no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants on Aug. 31 at 11:00 a.m. Frank Scott Dillon, no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants on Sept. 1 at 9:53 a. m. Jennifer Boles, a University of Colorado at Denver student, reported a theft on Sept. 5. Boles had parked and locked her bicycle to a bike rack at the southeast corner of Central Classroom at 8 a.m. When she returned at approximately 1 p.m., her bike and cable lock were missing. The theft is belived to have occurred between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sept. 5.

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Cars leave the parking garage Sept. 12. The parking garage was vandalized on Sept. 6.

Adam Housemam -The Metropolitan

Aimee Potter

The Metropolitan Sargeant. Ray Wells of the Auraria Police and Security, reported an act of criminal mischief on Sept. 6. According to police report, Sgt. Wells was on routine patrol when he noticed damage to several rollgates at the Parking and Transportation Center.

The south rollgate, which is closest to the exterior stairwell, was found raised about 4 feet from it's µormal closed position. The police report says the electric key box that raises the gate had been opened, and the wiring exposed. The four screws that hold the box closed were also removed. The police report also says that an exterior door close to the rollgate was propped open with a rock, but no other

damage was seen by Sgt. Wells inside the garage. Similar damage, according to police reports, was found by parking employee, Rick Chevaria, on another PTC rollgate directly north of the exterior stairwell. The cover plate of this key box was replaced. The damage is believed to have occurred on Sept. 6 between 2:50 a.m. and 3:40 a.m.

Student government combs over 2001 budget Matthew Gavin

The Metropolitan The student government meeting on Sep. 6 highlighted the yearly budget and various ways to better inform the student body of SGA happenings. Although the budget is balanced, the student legislators discussed where cuts needed to be made. The 2001 budget for SGA is $108,000. $106,000 came from general fees and $2,000 was left over from last year's budget, according to Bianca Ortiz, vice president of administration and finance.

Some of the largest expenses the including hotel stays. Ellen Schauer, SGA has are membership fees for the vice president of academic affairs, said, CSA, totaling $19,000, $4,350 on "We have already overspent our travel traveling expenses, $3,000 on official budget for this semester." Schauer functions and $2,600 on material suggested that from now on students who attend academic competitions will supplies, said Ortiz. What seemed to mostly concern the simply have to commute, even if it student government members, of which means a car trip of several hours. If five were absent, was the amount of hotel stays are required, only two money spent on printing. A total of people will be allowed to attend instead $1,700 was spent so far this year on of four or more, which was the case in printing, including both internal and the past. external jobs. External printing would The Student Government Assembly include items printed at a commercial also discussed how to target the student establishment such as Kinko's. body to inform them of SGA events at The $4,350 travel expenses paid for Auraria. More involvement is needed student trips to non-local events and not enough students may be

getting the information they want, explained Candace Farmer, president of the student government. An e-mail program that would target most students, especially those with an interest in political science was suggested as one option. Classroom briefings were also brought up as another possible avenue the SGA may explore in coming months to better inform students. SGA members decided against the idea to distribute handouts freely because of the added printing cost. However, handouts will be available to those who want them during random classroom briefings.

World Friendship Fall Festival postponed indefinitely Jenni Grubbs

The Metropolitan The World Friendship Fall Festival, scheduled for Sept. 12-13, was postponed indefinitely "in consideration" for the ~ational crisis that occurred on Tuesday, according to the email sent to all student organization officers from the Metro Office of Student Activities. "The main reason we chose to postpone is that we felt now is not the tim~ celebrate," Brooke Dilling said. Dilling is the associate director of the Metro Office of Student Activities. "We felt it would not be appropriate." Dilling said the decision was made by a group of people culled from various campus organizations, counselors, Auraria Police, and members of a planning committee. "We all sat around the table and decided

what would be the best way to proceed in light of the circumstances. It was the group consensus to postpone." The committee met again on Sept. 12 and decided not to reschedule the festival at this time "We do want to have something appropriate available for the students so they can feel like they are helping," Dilling said. A decision was made to gather students at the flagpole at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 13, for a moment of silence and the opportunity to hear speakers and meet with leaders from various campus organizations. Also offered were markers and posterboards for students to write their thoughts down, which, according to Dilling, may be sent to New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Dilling did say that the committee does intend to reschedule the festival, she just does not know when. "At this point we're not even talking about it," she said. "We're just trying to address

the greater need and help to calm people about what happened on the East Coast." The World Friendship Fall Festival is the combination of two celebrations, the Fall Festival and the World Friendship Festival. Its goal is to

promote diversity on campus through crafts, food, music and entertainment. Acts ranging in diversity from Yoko Hiraoko to Heritage Irish Step dancers were planned.

Auraria offers support services All over campus different organizations are offering services for those who need support in light of the attack. These services include: ·Metro's Counseling Center offers a "Campus in Crisis" support group, debriefing groups, and daily bulletins about the situation. ·University of Colorado at Denver's Counseling and Family Therapy Center offers no-appointment necessary walk-in visits and individual and group counseling sessions. ·The Auraria Health Center is available for all medical and emergency needs. • Bonfils Blood Center will accept blood donations. Their 24-hour information telephone number is (303) 366-2000.

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ATTACK from 3 out these attacks, there are no adequate words of condemnation. Their barbarism will stand as their shame for all eternity." "France has just learned of these monstrous attacks -- there is no other word for it," French President Jacque Chirac said. German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder convened his own national security council, an unprecedented act. The crashes in both Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., were preempted by cellular phone distress calls from passengers on board the two hijacked planes. A man allegedly called an emergency operator from a bathroom aboard Flight 93 and repeatedly said "we are being hijacked" shortly before the plane crashed in Pennsylvania. Former federal prosecutor and conservative political commentator Barbara Olson reportedly called her husband, U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, on a cell phone from Flight 77 and said: "Can you believe this ... we are being hijacked" prior to the plane's crash into the Pentagon. Collateral damage in New York has been extensive. Ten thousand rescue personnel rushed to the scene as buildings within and surrounding the Trade Center network caught fire. One of those, a 47-story structure designated "Trade Center Building Seven," collapsed shortly after 5:30 p.m. The nation's oldest public health care facility, Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital, has been designated 'command central' for the New York relief efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have enacted massive efforts to import emergency service personnel and medical supplies into the disaster area. All manner of transit away from Manhattan Island was temporarily stalled in the wake of the incident. The New York Po1t Authority initially closed all bridges an~ tunnels leading into and out of the city, though the outbound lanes of most major bridges have since been reopened. Mass transit has also resumed after a severalhour lapse in service. Nationally, the Federal Aviation Administration shut down all airpo1ts in the United States just before 10 a.m. and routed international flights bound for New York to Canada. Tuesday's attacks are not the first waged against the World Trade Center, which was targeted by terrorists in a much less intricate plot in February of 1993. That incident resulted in a single blast that killed six people, injured over 1,000 more and caused millions of dollars in structural damage to the center. Justice was ;neted out swiftly in that instance, as the trio of Ramzi Yousef, Mahmud Abouhalima and Mohammad Salameh was arrested and convicted. Salameh was nabbed while trying to return the group's getaway van to a Ryder office in Jersey City, N.J . Matt Brady, Regan McKendry and Ken Campbell contributed to this report.

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Experts look for economic ~ upturn Sara Faiwell The Daily Iowan ,,J._

(U-WIRE) IOWA CITY, Iowa · While national economic analysts said Tuesday's terrorist attacks could push the already-weakening economy into a recession, a University oflowa economics professor said he is confid1:mt it won't go

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"Stock prices will fall," said economics Professor Tom Pogue. "But that will not persist, and there will be a bounce-back." He said the economy in New York City - where most businesses and the stock j- markets were shut down after two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers - would feel the effects of the terrorism on a much greater scale than the rest of the nation. Jim Ledinsky, a UI finance professor "Who worked at the Morgan Stanley investment firm on Wall Street for seven years, said the markets are obviously in disarray when they are halted for the day. Officials said late Tuesday that the markets would remain closed at least ,.through today. "It was a smart decision to close everything down," he said. "The world needs time to catch its breath and figure out what to do next." Ledinsky said most business ' transactions in New York have back-ups, but with power down, it will take a few days to access back-up information. Tom Rietz, a UI associate professor of finance, said that if the exchanges don't open for a few days, people will have time ,_to adjust and trading could return to normal.

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>to represent. That's only part of this whole mechanism as far as being prepared as a senior." And for the student who waits until they are a junior or a senior to begin ~ mapping out a post college career plan, Lujan said it's never too late to begin. "It's to youi· advantage to do it as soon as possible," Lujan said. "I know some Metro students who have to wait until they graduate because they have so many ~ financial responsibilities and other things. If it's that time then that's when we do it." Lujan said that he thinks the ratio of prepared to nol}-prepared students is evenly split. .• "My first thing that I want to do is become a police officer," Blue said. "But I've talked to people in the field and weighed the pros and cons."

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Create peace amidst heartache

Danielle Haraburda Anger, used, Hatred does. -Audre Lorde

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Nightmares are usually quickly forgotten. But this one, this senseless and heartbreaking loss of life in New York, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia will never leave us. It is easy to forget in the aftermath of this sadness that most men and women are good. That millions of us share this country in relative peace. And that, despite our many differences, we exist largely in a manner that makes this attack an anomaly. There is a time for division and a time for solidarity. In this sad time in our country's history, it is time for the latter. It has begun. Only hours after the horrible attack that has taken the life of thousands, criticism directed at either this administration or the previous has started to appear in our nation's newspapers. Worse, racist distrust and hatred has already begun to crop up toward Islamic people or those of

Arab descent. We seem to be a nation in desperate need of finding a target for our pain and frustration . Americans who observe the Islamic faith and who dress in traditional Muslim clothing are being asked, for their own safety, to remain out of public. I am not an observer of an organized religion, although, in general, I respect the values tha t such organizations hold. In an event such as this, many more people will receive comfort and security from institutions of faith. Remember: As of this moment, we do not know with any surety, who was responsible for the Sept. 11, attack. In the c:;i.se, however, that it was the suspected Osama bin Laden, we need to remember that the Nation of Islam is as varied as churches within Jewish and dominant American Christian faiths. Of this, I am sure: nobody's God would have wanted this appalling calamity. Many Americans, no better and no worse than any other, are members of the Islamic faith. Do not blame them or hate them because of the assumed actions of one very fanatical fundamentalist faction of an otherwise dignified religion. They are Americans. They do not condone hatred any more than a Methodist or a Catholic would. We have many international students who practice the Muslim faith on Auraria's campus. They

contribute to our community and, like any of us, they have hopes to live in a free and peaceful society as much as you or I. Please remember that as Americans we claim to value humanity and freedom. Do not take part in stupidity that focuses on someone because of his or her ethnic origin. What's more, don't walk casually by while others do it. Bravely speak out if you witness any student receiving harassment. Above all, remember: more people do good, than bad. At heart I am, like so many of my generation have been labeled, a cynic. It is in times of great crisis such as this, that I am struck by the goodness of which we are all capable. Remember the firefighters who lost their lives while trying to save others trapped inside the World Trade Center. Remember that groups of New York Muslims, as well as many varied organizations, banded together to bring supplies to hospitals and emergency centers after t}le attack. Remember that in every city across the nation Americans flooded Red Cross stations to donate blood, hoping somehow that they could give of themselves, in the most literal way, to help lessen this tragedy. For now, let us join together to create the peace we so dearly need in our country. Don't allow this attack to create more hatred.

U. S. too lenient on foreign t hreats

Walter Gant "More is lost from stopping halfway through â&#x20AC;˘ than through total annihilation: The enemy will recover and will seek revenge. Cmsh him, not only in body but in spirit." That's a quote from a book that I've read at least twice a year for the past three years. The name, of the book is The 48 Laws of Power. Its teachings have taken an almost prophetic appeal in light of the recent events that have taken place in America over the last few days. You must crush your enemy totally or deal with the repercussions of his vengeance. The government has basically pointed the finger at Osama Bin Laden, at the point of this writing, and it's not that weak of a position. The government has known that as long as this man is breathing he will stop at nothing to make sure that Americans sleep a little more restless at night. This is the man responsible for most of the- terrorist acts against America in the last few years. The man had already attempted to blow up the

World Trade Center before. This time he succeeded in his mission. Some people will always wonder, "why target the World Trade Center." A better question would be "why not?" No other building better epitomizes what the U.S. has become than that building. That building signifies our stronghold on the world's economy. America has become a sort of Babylon to many people abroad. There is nothing that we can do to change that image. We have to realize that we have been too lenient on people that we deem threats to society. We have always tried to glorify the capture of people who pose no serious threat to us. We've spent the last few decades attacking the people like cli-ug dealers and small time demagogues rather than focusing on the people who pose the biggest threats. Instead of focusing our powers we've wasted them on frivolous battles. Now the field is thick with U.S. casualties. We really should have seen something like this coming. We didn't think that anyone would slam a plane into a building. Their first attempt didn't work so they got creative. We also need to realize that our designated role of "world policeman" wouldn't hurt us. Other countries throughout the world think of us as terrorists. We've been bombing people,

killing families for years, all in the name of democracy. The world, or at least certain individuals in the world, have let their actions do their talking. The biggest question is who's going to cooperate 'with us? Who's going to let us go in and find bin Laden? Who's going to assist us in getting bin Laden? We played police long enough. In this time of need we have to receive full cooperation from the world. The tactics that will be used in the coming weeks might be in the lines of terrorism. People who protect individuals that we are looking for will die. You can take that one as the truth. This incident is going to change the way that we look at a lot of things. The U.S. will really take a serious look at all the individuals that they deem threats. They will start to take swifter actions against those individuals. They will truly trust no individuals in the world for a long time. These are, unfortunately, the steps that must be taken. If we don't do this then we will make ourselves an even bigger target. We must follow the laws of nature and crush our enemies. The people that we are dealing with are not the classic bad guys. These are people who have a strong belief system and will do anything to get their message across.

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It was two in the morning when the phone rang, echoing down the narrow hallway of our century-old house. I was ~ sufficiently conscious only to be irritated by my unexpected awakening. It was bad enough that, on our busy street, the sound of distant sirens would pierce the night's silence, frequently disturbing our sleep. We lived literally at the hub of l""" emergency central in historic old Littleton, near the sheriff, police and fire departments. Often, we'd hear them in the distance, and could measure the level of the situation's urgency by tracing the pace and loudness of the sirens, as they .- grew louder and quickly dissipated again. Sometimes we'd hear it metered in the throaty horsepower of a squad car engine, joining the shrill chorus. But that night it was silent... until the phone. ~ My wife lifted the receiver and leaned against the corridor wall. "Hello?'' Bhe drew in her Âˇbreath sharply. "What?!" she exclaimed in disbelief. "How?" she said, her voice jnitializing my adrenal flow, clearing my mental fog and producing a familiar icy chill. Our early r - morning phone call was much more serious than I had hoped. She was still feeling the effects of sleep, or maybe it was shock, when she returned from the hallway and I asked her what was wrong. "Jerry's dead." Her words set in motion one of life's unexpected detours into the morass of difficult circumstances and even more difficult questions. Circumstances like ~ parents who lose an only son with a

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blindingly luminescent future. Questions like why college-aged people still drink and drive, when by now they should certainly know better. Our own young son slept in peaceful bliss as we learned the news that my wife's aunt and uncle had lost theirs. Jerry, who graduated from a high school here in the metropolitan area, attended a small private out-of-state college. He had overcome the adversity of a congenital heart defect that had almost killed him as a child and gone on to become the muchloved captain of the college ... football team. His athletic talent was rivaled only by his academic

now realize would have been worth having. Those who had been Jerry's daily companions traveled in an uncomfortable school bus across the state line to attend or speak at his funeral, including the coach and the assistant dean of the college. It was there, that the oratory skill produced from heartbreak, proved to be the paint on canvas which offered me my first full view of a life whose beauty I had never underst0od before, except in fleeting glimpses. Each speaker used a verbal brush in his favorite color to outline and then complete a representation â&#x20AC;˘ of a life that anyone could appreciate. But in the end, we were all left longing for the original. I am not certain if there is more comfort or less, in knowing that Jerry wasn't the one driving. He left his new pick-up truck behind to ride, between two friends, in the middle seat of an old Ford truck ... the one without the seatbelt. I don't know if there is more comfort or less, in knowing that his death came very, very quickly, so as to be almost painless. I'm not sure if there is more comfort or less, in the knowledge that the driver became a ward of the state penal system and I am confused as to whether I should count that as justice or a second tragedy.

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intelligence, in spite of his childhood struggle with dyslexia. His rugged handsomeness ran much deeper than merely the surface of his skin. In the context of attributes which would make many people swell with conceit, Jerry's uncommon kindness and gentleness were, out of all these, the ones that left my heart stinging with the realizations that become too clear with loss. The dawning of the thought that there was no longer the opportunity to develop with him the kind of friendship I

Every mother's anguish in the world has not yet eradicated the troubling decisions of unwise souls whose conscience utters only the words, "It won't happen to me." And every month, the alcohol that enhances our pleasure while masking hidden pain, drives that pain still deeper, when the decision is made to get behind the wheel. The scene is a courtroom in a nearby state. With the uncharacteristically merciful input of Jerry's parents, who've had their fill of disaster, the judge enters the sentence against the driver responsible for Jerry's death. Instead of going to prison for the years that he deserves, he is free to go, except for this: On the day of each anniversary of the accident, he must submit himself to the authorities to serve jail time for that day, and remember each year the actions that led him there. And so, it seems, that Jerry's mom and dad helped to paint the final brush stroke on a life's masterpiece ...in the color of mercy and in the hue of forgiveness. Every day, l pass by people of stunning variety, each individual unique and valuable, with a special talent or combination of talents, with attributes they might not even understand yet, as life unfolds for them, one day at a time. And I get so many fleeting glimpses of what one day could well become a masterpiece ... whether the art object is conscious of that innate value or not. As I contemplate the varying ages and outlooks of the colleagues and acquaintances I come into contact with, and as I cast a downward glance at the approaching anr.iversary date of yet another senseless tragedy, I can find myself making something that is somewhere between a wish and a prayer for any who will hear. "May yours never be an unfinished work."

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Metro alumnus reacts to World Trade Center tragÂˇedy Matt Johnson is a Metro alumnus who currently lives in New York, New. York. He wrote the following letter to a staff member of The Metropolitan. It has been reprinted with.his permission.

I'm fine. Just sad and angry. I've been trying to get to everyone, but my internet is spotty because of the phone lines all being jammed. I tried to get down there yesterday to see if I could help, and the

scene was that of utter destruction. They turned me back, and I put my name on the list of willing volunteers. It is going to take weeks to clear everything away. These two buildings, that you took for granted most of the time when walking by- but when you did look up you said "cool," are gone. Completely gone. And with them , thousands of everyday people, and several hundred absolute heroes that ran into the buildings to save

others. It's been said before, that we've lost our innocence as a nation. Every time, though , we adapt, we mourn, we advance, and we become innocents again. How the hell does that work for us as a nation when I can't make it work for myself? This is a time to think. A time to remember the ones that you love, and maybe don't like so much. A time to thin about the world around us, from their

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perspective rather than our own. It is a time for selflessness and generosity. Give blood. Volunteer. Smile at someone who needs a smile. Ok. I'm rambling right now, writing to you what I've been thinking for the past 24 hours. I'm OK, and I think that we all will be, but things will definitely be different. Yours, Matt Johnson

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TRAGEDY from 12 remembered the great attack from his generation's time, Pearl Harbor. "It's in the same league [as P~arl Harbor]," Leonard said, but "not immediately as big a threat. This is just as serious, but in a different way- a state attack versus terrorism. Pearl Harbor was the signal of a major involvement in a major world war. We don't even know who the enemy is yet." Bisio concurred with Leonard, 'What the nation needs is not to panic or start pointing fingers," referring to media guesses as to responsibility for the attack. ''We don't know if it was 'Bin Laden or anyone else," he said, "If they are willing to die for their cause it could be any extremist group." Metro student Charles Everett, 60, said "It's a tragedy, of course, for anyone involved in that but more important than that we have to stand back a little bit now and we have to be real careful because we could get into 路 trouble real quickly." '1n World War II, after destroying the countries involved, we could win the war. This is the type of thing that can go on for years and years with no winner in sight, and it probably will," Leonard said. Wolf wished to express his and everyone else's shock on campus over what transpired and to extend sympathies to all the families and rescue workers. - with additional reporting by Ann Trudeau

Photos (counterclockwise):With low turnout for classes Sept. 11, many students spent their class time watching the events in New York unfold. (Tom Fildey) Metro President Sheila Kaplan, center, watches the television in the Roger Braun student lounge. (Tom Fildey) Many Metro students gathered at the Roger Braun student lounge to watch the tragedy in New York unfold Sept. 12. (Adam Houseman)

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utilizing a variety of instruments but also exploring different styles. The songs vary from simple spoken word with minimal accompaniment to complex compositions with multiple vocals and several instruments performing in sync. In addition to performing, Bridges paints his own set pieces for many of his live shows. "I would like to use the skills I have to their best ability and perform an entertaining show," Bridges said of his live performances. "The set of a stage is just as important as the play being performed. It must be up to par and well-dressed."

Metro student Howard Bridges II is setting out on his own. His Sept. 20 performance at the Tivoli will be in promotion of his first solo album, grandafriciantree, on which he performs the vocals as well as multiple instrumental parts. Followers of the Denver music scene may recognize Bridges as a member of groups such as Askimbo and 11th Hour, but he said he hopes to make a name for himself as a solo artist. "I have seen other artists succeed on their own," Bridges said. "I think if I continue to come from the soul, get out in front of more people, go out on the road and learn from the pros, it will root me in music for the rest of my life." On grandafriciantree Bridges plays multiple instruments, layering the tracks to sound like an entire band. At times he records his own voice multiple times, up par acting as his own back-up singers. In addition to being the only performer, he writes all the songs, produces every track, and schedules his own gigs. The album is being released by Righteous Music Records Presents, a label started by Bridges has earned praise from local music critics, and said he Bridges. hopes to take his solo debut on the road, gaining exposure The album itself showcases Bridges' versatility, not only outside of Colorado .

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Photo: Metro student Howard Bridges II, who will perform at the Tivoli Sept. 20. photo courtesy of Righteous Musk Records Presents

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Gretchen Anthony special to The Metropolitan 路 Have you ever done something just for the fun of it? Have you ever strung words together just because you liked the sounds ~hey made? Have you ever found your experience, your life, your Self reflected perfectly in the lyrics of a song? Poetry is everywhere. In fact, poetry is so much the air we breathe, we hardly notice it. John Frederick Nims once wrote that poetry "comes before prose . . . [and is] .a more primitive, more basic, a more total expression of the muscular, sensuous, emotional, rhythmical nature of the human animal." For those who have discovered the transformational powers of creating poetry, >there is nothing like the golden moment of self-revelation when the words on the page chisel meaning out o~ the miasma of our

minds. Others are moved by hearing the music and rhythm of poetry-the sounds that blend human thoughts and feelings into a well-crafted dramatization of the personal. Some of us are simply amused and entertained. For all of these people, several groups on campus are out to wake up the sleepy poet in everyone, and to 路share and celebrate the thrill, the joy, the selfdiscovery, in short, the power of poetry. Whether you want to write it, read it, hear it, or even touch it, the Auraria Poetry Festival, held Sept. 14th and 15th has something for everyone. Most festival events will be held at the 9th Street Park amphitheater, unless otherwise noted. Renowned poet Mark Doty will be reading in the King Center on Sept. 14 at 5:30. Registration for poetry-writing workshops and open mic sessions is Sept. 14 from 8:30 to 9:30. -

For those who prefer to listen, there are several opportunities to listen to some of the best professional bards alive today. Five internationally known poets will read and sign their award-winning books. Doty, Naiomi Quinones, Mary Ann Samyn, Gary Gildner, and Craig Arnold will each be making an appearance at the festival. Gary Gildner will conduct a poetry workshop Sept. . 14 at noon that offers participants an opportunity to work more closely with one of the events literary luminaries. The cumulative effect of interacting with these masters of the craft promises to be very exciting in itself, but event planners have also invited Mary Crow, the Colorado poet laureate, as well as wellknown Colorado poets Lalo Delgado, Patricia Dubrava, Douglas Lawder, Kathryn Winograd and LaShelle Vason. Students from area middle schools and

high schools will read their poetry the morning of Sept. 14. They will also be able to participate in a poetry workshop designed especially for them. Seventh graders at The Denver Waldorf School have taken to heart the opportunity to strut their linguistic stuff, as have highschool students from Denver Public Schools, Foothills Academy and Denver School of the Arts. From poets of international fame to middle school students just starting out, the Auraria Poetry Festival has something for everyone, both on and off campus. Gretchen Anthony is an honors student in the English Department, Vice-President of the Ink-Stained Wretches.a Student Representative on the Board of Student Publications, Member of the Sigma Tau Delta and Golden Key Honors Societes, and two-time winner of the Writes of Spring.

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Volleyball upsets No. 9 Kearney Lopers. Senior Mei-Rong Lu added 20 kills and hit an astonishing .552,earning her RMAC Player-of-the-Week. The Metropolitan "Everybody had a desire to beat this team and those !WO really stepped up for us," junior Bonnie DeLaughter said. Metro's No. 17 Action speaks louder than words for Metro's women's volleyball ranking is on the rise improving to No. 11 in the nation. team. "It's obviously going to turn a few more heads, and people are "We don't just talk, but we do too," senior outside hitter Diana going to respect us a little more," DeLaughter said. "On that same Marques said. "We back up what we talk." . note, though, the target on us gets a little bigg.er." Metro's volleybal I team did exactly Devon Herron had 59 assists m the that and perhaps more when they match and Marina Bazana displayed her capsized No. 9 Nebraska-Kearney in Roadrunners on Deck defensive talents with 20 digs. stq1ight-sets, 30-24, 30-26, 30-27 Sept. September 14 Metro had the Lopers playing by its 7 at the Auraria Events Center. •Women's Volleyball vs. Colorado rules the whole night as they went up 2-0. Sept. 8, sophomore Michelle Christian, 7p.m. In•two matches this year, Metro has been McBurney continued a track to the •Women's Soccer@ New Mexico Highlands forced to a fifth game after taking a 2-0 Most-Improved-Player award by 4p.m. lead. leading Metro with 14 kills in a straight September 15 "This is one of the areas we have to be • Women's Volleyball vs. Chadron State, 7 set win over Fort Hays State 30-14, 30careful about and that's when we have a p.m. 13, 30-24. two game lead to not let up," head coach September 16 The Roadrunners improved to 8-3 Debbie Hendricks said. •Women's Soccer vs. Southern Colorado, overall, 2-0 in Rocky Mountain Athletic 2p.m. Instead of being lax, Metro went back to Conference, while Nebraska-Kearney •Men's Soccer@ Ft. Lewis, I p.m. its volleyball surgery to jump out to a 10fell to 8-2 overall, 1-1 in RMAC and September 19 5 lead in the third set and took the lead for Fort Hays dropped to 4-6 overall, 0-2 in •Men's Soccer vs. Mines, 3 p.m. good when Marques sent a smash through the RMAC. •Women's Soccer@ Colorado Christian, the Lopers' block. Metro hasn't beaten Nebraska4p.m. With visions of a top 10 ranking Kearney since 1998. But McBurney • All games at Auraria Field and Events dancing in their heads, Metro doesn't Center ended the drought and the match when intend to play at the other teams' level. she hammered an explosion and They would rather rise to their own unleashed a shout of joy. standard. "It's just a whole new world," Marques said. "I was waiting for "We knew it was critical to run our tempo against theirs," this since our first day of practice, because this is what we wanted to Hendricks said. "As with most of the teams we've played against accomplish the most: Beat Kearney, not once, not twice, but the this year, if we can run a tempo that we are comfortable with-that whole season." faster tempo-we are going to be able to create a lot of seiims and a Marques followed up her 24-kill, 18-dig performance against lot of offense." Northern Colorado on Sept. 4, with 18 kills and 16 digs against the Eric Eames

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The Metropolitan Metro's women's soccer team (3-4 overall, 0-2 conference) has started the regular season on a sour note. To open up the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the Roadrunners faced their toughest opponent this year, Mesa State (4-0). The Roadrunners out shot the Mavericks 7-3, but where unable to finish those opportunities. "It was disappointing, we didn't come to play," head coach Colin Gilmartin said. "We didn 't do enough to win." The Mavericks managed to shut out the Roadrunners 2-0, scoring a goal each half. "We had lack of possession," Gilmartin said. "We have to go back to the basics." Gilmartin said the basics would be passing, defending, and improving on fundamentals. Frustration continued on Sept.7 against Ft. Lewis. "We stepped up against Ft. Lewis, but they took advantage of their one opportunity," junior Bridget Gallager said. The Roadrunners lost 1-0 to the Skyhawks. "It's concerning that we're not praying well," Gilmartin said. "We need

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during the Roadrunners road trip to Texas earned her RMAC Player-of-the-Week honors. Brandt took over the RMAC goal-scoring lead with four on the season. "Jenelle spends time outside of practice working on her game," Gilmartin said. "We want her to rub off on the other players." Gilmartin isn't the only one pleased with Brandt's performance...r "Jenelle deserves everything she gets," Gallager said. "She's playing well." The Roadrunners go on the road Sept. 14 against New Mexico Highlands and return home to play against University of Southern Colorado at 2 p.m.

Metro defender, Jessica Wisterburg rolls past Mesa midfielder Lindsay Watson on Sept. 7.

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With a loss against University of Southern Colorado, Metro's men's soccer team (4-2-1 overall, 2-2 confernce.) dropped out of the national rankings. "This is the first time in over a year that we haven't been ranked," head coach Brian Crookham said. The Roadrunners were ranked No . 20 and lost to the Thunderwolves 1-0, Sept. 9 in overtime. Junior goalkeeper Eric Butler, who posted two saves against the Thunderwolves including the penalty kick, sent the Roadrunners into overtime. "Eric gave us the opportunity to win by saving the penalty kick," Crookham said. "We didn't take advantage of it." The Roadrunners couldn't hold the Thunderwolves before they scored the game-winning goal seven minutes into overtime. "We played fairly well," Crookham said. "The difference in soccer is to score goals." The Roadrunners are still out shooting their opponents 160-79. "We have a Jot of players looking to score," Crookham said. "The balls just haven 't gone in the net." The

Metro Goalie, Eric Butler races for a ball during a night game at the Colorado School of Mines Sept. 3

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Roadrunners found the net on Sept. 7 against CU-Colorado Springs. With the help of Butler the Roadrunners managed to shut out the Mountain Lions 2-0. Tony Thomas (8 goals, 3 assists, and 19 points) provided the Roadrunners with their first goal at the 15 :40 mark with the assist from Jimmy Zanon (2 goals, 4 assists, and 8 points). The Roadrunners then rallied to score again late in the second half with a goal by Cory Fitzsimmons (2

goals, 2 assists, and 6 points), assisted by Thomas. Butler's third shutout of the season against the Mountain Lions earned him Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week honors. "Eric is an excellent player and he's on top of his game," Crookham said. Crookham and the Roadrunners are putting these games behind them and looking at their next opponent, No. 4 Ft. Lewis. "It's going to be a battle," Thomas said. "We want

to get back to the top ." The Roadrunners travel down to Durango for this battle. "Ft. Lewis is a good opponent for us to break through," Crookham said. The Roadrunners are looking forward to playing the Skyhawks and playing in front of the hostile crowd. "We play better against better teams," Thomas said. "If we play and win the rankings will be there ."

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Ongoing Yoga For Everybody - Free 12-week program for all levels. Tuesdays 12lpm & 1:15-2:15pm, & Wednesdays 12- lpm in Tivoli 444. For more information, call the Health Center at (303)556-2525. Tai Chi for Body and Mind - Free 12-week program. Thursdays 12- lpm in Tivoli 444. For more information, ~all the Health Center at (303)5562525. Strides: Lunchtime Walking Program - Tuesdays & Thursdays 1212:45pm, & Wedne~days 1-2pm. Meet at the flagpole on Lawrence Street Mall. For more information, call the Health Center at (303)556-2525. Slim for Life from the American Heart Association - Tuesdays 12lpm 1020B Ninth Street. For more information, call Susan Krems at (303)770-8433. ~

Eating Disorder Support Group Wednesdays 3-4pm Counseling Center Tivoli 641. A free support group for men and women who ar struggling with eating disorders. For more information call Linda Wilkins-Pierce (303)556-2525.

Free Blood Pressure Checks - Every Friday 2-4pm, at the Health Center, Plaza Building 150. For more information, call (303)556-2525. MSCD Student Government Meeting - Get involved with student government every Thursday 3:305:30pm, Tivoli 329. For more information, call (303)556-3312. Truth Bible Study from a Messianic Jewish Perspective - All are welcome to join in Tivoli 542, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-4pm. For more information call, (303)556- · 2009. Mondays at Metro - Every Monday, at 2pm, the MSCD Department of Music will host different FREE events in the King Center Recital Hall.

Sat, Sept 15 Tlie Seven Valleys of Spiritual Growth and Understanding Based on "The Seven Valleys" by Baha'u'llah. Presenter Ed Duhaime. 7:30pm Metro-Denver Baha'i Center 99 S . Grant St. Denver.

Sun, Sept 16 8th Annual El Grito 5k Run/Walk In on the celebration of Mexican Independence Day, a 3.1 mile run/walk will begin in-front of the Buckhorn Exchange, 10th & Osage to benefit youth scholars. Check-in starts at 8:30, races begin at lOam. To register or for more information, call (303)458-0554 or at http://el_grito.tripod.com.

Wed, Sept 19 Prostate Screening - The Health Center at Auraria is sponsoring a prostate screening in Plaza Building 150 from 10am-4pm. For more information or to set an appointment, call (303)556-2525 or call (303)7582030 ext. 138 to set up an appointment.

Thu, Sept 20 The Auraria Library and Media Center is celebrating its 25th year! - From 9am-4:30pm, visit the library for refreshments and displays. There will also be a drawing.

Resumes That Work - Learn how to write an effective resume. Central Classroom 203, 12-2pm. You must preregister. For more information, call the MSCD Career Services at (303)556-3664. Warrior Women - Upper body weight training with Julie Rummel-Mancuso. PE Weightroom, 1-2pm. For more information, call (303)556-2525.

Sat, Sept 22 Full Term Classes - Last day to withdraw and receive "NC". Faculty signature not required.

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Upcoming Horace Boyer Gospel Festival Concert - This concert will be held on September 23rd at 4pm in the King Center Concert Hall. For ticket information call, (303)556-2296. Job Search Strategies - Learn how to initiate a job search, make contacts, and use resources on September 26, 2001 in Central Classroom 203 from 24pm. You must pre-register. For more information, call the MSCD Career Services at (303)556-3664.

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This Job won•t Pay Your Tuition if you could use an extra $40 a week working part-time we might have a job fo_ r you

The Metropolitan needs a Distribution Manager to deliver The Metropolitan to locations on and off of the Auraria Campus (takes approximately five hours on Thursday afternoons) and to monitor and refill distribution boxes as needed during the week (takes approximately two additional hours on Mondays or Tuesdays). Pay is $8.15/hour.

You must:

• be dependable • have reliable transportation • be available until end of school year *Job requires pushing a heavy handcart and lifting newspaper bundles.

Call us at (303)556-2507 for more information.

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Classified Info Phone: (303)556-2507 Fax: (303)556-3421 In person: Tivoli #313 Advertising via Internet: www.universaladvertising.com

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Classified ads are 10¢ per word for students currently enrolled at The Metropolitan State College of Denver. For iill others 20¢ per word. Maximum length for classified word ads is 40 words. Pre-payment required. Cash, check, money order, VISA, and Mastercard accepted. Deadline is 5pm on Friday prior to the week of publication. Classified ads may be placed via or online at fax, in person, http:IIwww.universaladvertising.com. Deadline for placing classified ads via online ordering is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week. For information on classified display advertising, which are ads that contain more than 40 wo1·ds or contain larger type, borders, or artwork, call (303)556-2507.

BABYSITTER NEEDED FOR Great 6 year old boy. After school 3:30 until 8:00 PM, 3 days per week. Some later evenings, weekends. Must have good driving record. Salary is $8 per hour. Jennifer (303)355-3414. 9/28 LOOKING FOR ACTION/SPORTS photographer. Must have 35mm equipment with minimum 200 zoom. Film provided. Please call (800)833-6769 ext. or visit web site at 1142, www.jolesch.com. 9/14 SPRING BREAK 2002!!! STUDENT Express is now hiring sales reps. Cancun features Free meals and parties @ Fat Tuesdays MTV Beach H eadquarters. Acapulco, Mazatlan, Jamaica, Bahamas, South Padre, Florida. Prices from $469, with major airlines. 24,000 travelers in 2001. Call (800)787-3787 for a Free brochure. www.studentexpress.com. 9/28

For Sale 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER-$7,499, Gold, Excellent Condition, Fully Loaded, CD, Sunroof, Power Everything. Call 9/21 Courtney - (303)696-1837.

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YOUNG FAMILY IN EAST DENVER looking for a nanny. Perfect for a college schedule. At least 20 hrs./week with opportunity for more hours. References and rnr required. Please ·call (303)3944143 for more info. 9/14

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GIRL SCOUTS - MIL& HI COUNCIL Full/Part-time positions available. Experience working with: volunteers, kids ~r at-risk youth, Spanish-speaking applicant desirable. Call (303)778-0109 x260, x243, or x228. Spanish x200. A United Way Agency. An equal opportunity employer. 9/21

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Horace Boyer Gospel Workshop Concert

Saturday, September 22, 2001 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Horace Boyer, director King Center Concert Hall Free ($4 fee for lunch)

Sunday, September 23, 2001 4:00 p.m. featuring workshop participants area choirs and soloists Horace Boyer, director King Center Concert Hall Free

For more infonnation call Music at Metro at 303-556-3180 or register on line at http://clem.mscd.edu/-worsterldiversltylboyer2001.html Music at Metro would !ike to thank the Music Activities Committee and the MSCD Student Affairs Board for their support in sponsoring our events.

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