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Learning through service Metro program integrates classwork with real-world work Christine DiNunzio

The Metropolitan Think learning only involves textbooks, lectures and tests? Sometimes learning is more than just memorizing facts - a class can be a life-changing experience, one that widens your outlook and causes you to reflect upon the bigger questions of life. Students in the Service Learning Program at the Metro have the opportunity for this kind of change. Service learning is a teaching tool that combines community service with classroom instruction. Through volunteer work, internships and classroom projects, every year more than 170 Metro students each donate 45- 150 service hours to community service Shannon Davidson -The Metropolitan agencies, public schools, addiction programs, domestic violence assistance centers, prisons, medical centers Metro Professor Sidni Lamb teaches Public Speaking class Tuesday night in King Center 212. Lamb has and mental health organizations. started incorporating service learning into her class structure. Instructor Sidni Lamb says service learning is a way to make what students learn in the classroom relevant honestly, processing the difficult information, and of course, doing to their real lives. She has just started to incorporate a service well on the exams and in your placement." _learhing project into her i'.ntroductory speech classes this semester. The main point of the course, says Alejano-Steele, is that students "Academia tends to exist as a separate island from the rest of the get involved in a lot of self-reflection on issues that aren't covered in community; a separate territory; a separate world. A service learning most college courses. experience can help students to explore the power dynamics between "The essence of the class is to get you to look at the ugliest pieces the 'haves and have-nots' in society and what the concept of service of yourself and forces you to come to grip with t hem," said Laura really means," Lamb said. Hamilton, a senior majoring in elementary education. "Then you Linda Hoctor, a psychology major with a minor in women's studies, learn how to apply that knowledge to how you look at the world, and took a course in service learning offered by the Psychology it all changes. You can never go back after this class." Department last semester. Her placement was with the Empowerment Program, a group which helps women coming out of 1 prison to reintegrate back into society. This class allowed me to get "I chose this placement because of my interest in women and addictions and in where the path of addiction can lead, such as prison, if this is truly what I prostitution and homelessness," said Hoctor. "This class allowed me to experience and to get hands-on experience and to decide if this is truly what I wanted to to do. It added a of do. It added a dimension of reality to my coursework." But is the program just about political correctness? Or does it go reality to my deeper? Professor Ann-Janette Alejano-Steele has taught the service -Linda Hoctor, Metro pyschology major learning course for the psychology department for the past four years. "Each semester I tell my class that this isn't 'Political Correctness 1001.' It's not about everyone coming to the conclusion that we all Hamilton spent last semester volunteering at Marrama need to get along and love each other. It's about becoming aware of Elementary School in Greenwood Village, where most of the thirdreally difficult and inherently emotional issues," Alejano-Steele said. grade students she tutored were students of color. "You don't get an '/\ by being PC, you get an 'A' by participating "It's hard to see how non-English-speaking students and their families are treated. The teachers have very little support, and the kids have very little connection to what's going on in the classroom," Hamilton said. On The Cover: Hamilton learned firsthand how students of color can become disenchanted with school at a very young age, when the lack of Metro sophomore Jasmon Crabb, ranked No. 1 in the North representation in textbooks and in faculty members affects their Central Region and No. 18 nationally in women's singles, practices her serve March 19 at the Auraria tennis courts. achievement and attitude.

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Metro alum new police chief Coogan, first woman to hold title, returns to Auraria

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Nicolai White, 20, 7864 Elmwood Place, no campus affiliation, was arrested and held in connection with harassment and stalking at 1155 11th St. March 5.

The Metropolitan The light at the end of the tunnel which symbolizes success to many Metro students is graduation. For Heather Coogan, Auraria's newly appointed Chief of Police, success entails the opposite, a return to campus. "It's like coming home and it's part of my success story. Everything this campus prepared me for, I can come back and use," she said. Coogan is the first female Chief of Police at Auraria. "I grew up in the projects of North Denver," Coogan said. "I knew I wanted to go to college, but I didn't have the money to go to college." Federal grants were offered at the time for those interested in law enforcement, which appealed to Coogan. But police work has changed in the last 25 years, Coogan said. "Things we consider crimes today, weren't always crimes 25 years ago-domestic violence, computer crimes, workplace violence and child abuseweren't necessarily against the law." Coogan said she enjoys the people aspect the most, as opposed to just

Darnell Sharp, 40, no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with trespassing at 1150 10th St. Mall March 6. Richard A. Winston, 49, no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with threats made at the Auraria Science Building in the first floor lounge March 6.

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female chief deputy and retired in 2000. busting the "bad guys." Returning to Auraria, Coogan got "I had a special place in my heart for her master's degree in communication victims and felt they needed someone who cares about them on their side," from UCD. Coogan attended college while working full-time and raising two she said. It took her six years, but in 1 1 had a special place in my for 1979, Coogan got her bachelor's and felt they needed degree in law enforcement I and continued who cares about them on their side. with her career. -Heather Coogan, Auraria police chief "I went to school part time daughters, one of which is currently a for years. It's very hard," Coogan said. All the while, she was inspired by freshman at University of Colorado at her mentors. One in particular, Yale Denver. Now, having her new position, Huffman, was her professor while at Coogan's education at Auraria and her Metro. He encouraged her to "be more" career bring her fulfillment in the very and he emphasized the importance of deepest sense of the word. education, Coogan said. "Mentors are "I believe in the AHEC philosophy," always important, always part of the Coogan said, "it is part of my success success. Women, especially, need story." mentors." The AHEC mission statement states Coogan was committed to her goals, and the education she began at Metro in part, that their commitment is to proved to be invaluable. A 24-year provide a safe and open environment for veteran of the Denver Police Department, she became the first see COOGAN 17

Neal Allan Givens, University of Colorado at Denver employee, reported an attempted theft of a digital video projector in the King Center Building March 6. Givens told police someone tried to remove the projector from a classroom ceiling between 8:30 p.m. March 5 and 8:45 a.m. March 6. Six security screws were removed from a mounting bracket and a padlock attaching the projector to a security chain had cut marks on it, police said. A metal wire wrapped around the projector was also cut, police reports said. Police have no suspects or leads.

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Scrolling events co111ing to food court John R. Crane

The Metropolitan An electronic display board to inform Auraria students of campus events and promote student clubs and activities, will soon be added to the Tivoli food court. "It's to combat apathy," said Raj Rajkumar, president of student government at the University of Colorado at Denver. The purpose of the board, which cost $7, 750, is to make interaction between

Tyrone Greene, 40, 2804 York St., no campus affiliation, was arrested in connection with shoplifting at 1155 10th St. March 8.

Heather Coogan, newly appointed police chief at Auraria, displays her badge March 19. Before being appointed as the first female police chief at Auraria, Coogan spent 24-years with the Denver Police Department where she was the first female chief deputy.

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students and their government easier PE building," said Chris Chandler, and to improve their relationship, Metro Student Government Assembly Rajkumar said. vice president of administration and The LED (light emitting diode) finance. An LED board is already board was ordered March 15, from located on the west side of the PE Daktronics, an electronics company in building. Washington. It will be about seven feet Zav Dadabhoy, director of student wide and one-and-a-half feet tall, said activities at Metro, said he agrees with Victor Vialpando student government putting up the LED board. "As a commuter campus, the more administrative assistant at CU-Denver. The board will be installed by the end of ways we can provide information about the semester and will be located below what is going on to students, the the CU Credit Union in the food court. better," Dadabhoy said. "More people will see it in the food court as opposed to just walking by the see LED 9

Watch stolen from Library Kourosh Hakimi, CU-Denver student, reported a watch theft in the Auraria Campus Library March 10. Police said Hakimi left his watch on a table on the library's second floor from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. When Hakimi returned to the table, he discovered his watch missing. Police have no suspects or leads.

Purse stolen from North Classroom Laura E. Profit, CU-Denver student, reported a purse theft in the North Classroom March 7. Police reports said Profit left her purse in her backpack unattended in classroom 3016 at 1:45 p.m. When she returned at 2:05 p.m., she discovered her purse missing. Items stolen included two credit cards, a cell phone, wallet, several ID's, and $60. Police have no suspects or leads.

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Latino artist and Metro student Hektor Munoz dramatically plays Diego Rivera in "Buenas Naches, Frida," a tribute to artist Frida Kahlo March 18 in Sigi's Cabaret.

Online discussion heats up Students taking greater advantage of message boards classified, tech talk, soap box, and the alumni forum. The most popular area is the student lounge. Students post and reply to any issues they think of. Some recent discussions in that area range from proposed student fee increases

David Proviano

The Metropolitan With more than 19,000 posts last month, popularity of Metro's online discussion board is growing. Between the more than 250 registered members and many unregistered users, the board has already received more than 15,000 posts already this month. Between Mar 13-Mar 14 total went up from 7,800 to 12,000 in one day. "At a non-traditional campus like ours, the discussion board is essential for students to promote camaraderie and communication," said Zav Dadabhoy, Metro Student Activities director. The board gives students the ability to anonymously discuss a wide range of different topics. Areas for discussions include student lounge, study hall.

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to including porn in the Auraria bookstore. Other areas, such as the soap box, have tackled such controversial topics as cloning abortion, and white supremacy. Recently, the board has been updated to include features like the ability to create a polling area, to vote on questions; current people online with ....._.,. ...,,.,......• .. -.-~~ ......... ·~·~--information on the last ~ ... areas they posted to; and increased processing speed of the site. One future plan is .o;::,~-- •""*--·--- __ ,..,_.~ ........_ ...... to add a chat room to 11• w.1- *_ _-···· ___ _ the discussion board, ~~~ .......... """""'-- ................~ .......,.._ fl . . l Dadabhoy said. ?~....... ,.,._._ .................. Utilizing Internet ** ... \=.:::: -~ ~s-eJ=:~-:--=.-...........~.... technology, Metro Student Activities is This is the homepage for the Metro Discussion Board: connecting Metro as http://studentactivities.mscd.edu/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi never before with a ~ ••~¥

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increasing number of Internet classes, communication is becoming harder for students at Auraria, he said. During this year's convocation, Metro President Sheila Kaplan announced that this spring a record 18,226 students chose :Metro. This surpassed the last record set in spring 1993 when 17,325 students enrolled. Kaplan stressed the college was "committed to people building." By connecting the college community, Metro Student Activities is doing just that, said Jen Darnell, a Metro student working in the Student Activities office and previous SGA president. ''It's a great communication tool," she said. Although they have no current plans to join the discussion board in their own areas, groups on campus including GLBT and Metro's Student Government have expressed interest in adding their specific discussion areas to the board. However, Metro Student Government has already

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The plan to restructure the media center was unanimously approved and the new Chief of Police, Heather Coogan, was introduced at the Auraria Board Meeting March 11. Warren Spaulding, Chairman of the Board, was welcomed back to Auraria after working abroad since last fall. He chaired the meeting, which also addressed resolutions to the continuing lack of parking. The restructuring of the media center will reduce the number of employees from 27 to 17 and provide net savings of $612, 000 in 2002 and $570,000 in 2003. Dick Feuerborn, Division Director of Facilities, Planning and Use, said the restructuring will refocus the media center to direct and support classroom activities. Coogan is the first female Chief of Police at Auraria and March 11 was her first day on the job. ''I consider myself a success story," said Coogan, who is a Metro and University of Colorado at Denver alumni. She worked for the Denver Police Department from 1973 to 2000. Increased enrollment has contributed to the continuing problem of parking on campus. Both Metro and UCD have over 50 percent full-time students. "People are staying on campus longer," stated Dean Wolf, Auraria President for Executive Vice Administration. To alleviate the parking problem, Metro and UCD are considering reestablishing a winter interim of 12to-14-day intensive classes in 2003. Purchase of additional land and a shuttle from the Pepsi Center to campus are other solutions being investigated. Wolf told the board the South Classroom roof is on schedule to be completed within four weeks, weather permitting.

Read, succeed! Applications are being accepted for the "Read, Succeed at Auraria" scholarship. The awArd is $500 per recipient In order to apply, you must: ·be currently enrolled at one the three Auraria schools ·have at least one full semester's transcript with at least a 3.0 gpa ·have at least one reccommendation letter from a faculty member The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, March 25. Send applications to: Library Admistration Office Campus Box 101 attn: Mary Dodge For information e-mail Mary Dodge at mary.dodge@cudenver.edu

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utilized the board to discuss pending issues of the groups. Many users of the board have requested information on issues from Metro Student Government on. the discussion board. They have even discussed why they think Student Government is not more involved on the board other than to post defensive responses to student posts. Candace Farmer, Student Government

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' Susie Rans0m, a 2001 graduate of the University of Colorado, raises her. voice In song in the Tivoli food' court Mar. 14 .as part of the.weekly Gig Series.

A·u raria schools dish out $7,750 for LED board

The Community College of Denver's student life · and student government will contribute $500 each. Doug Conarroe, director of student · Three thousand five hundred dollars publications at Metro, said he thinks will come from CU-Denver, with the board should display news items $2,500 ' coming student from from the Associated Press in between government and $1,000 from student campus events to keep students up to life. Metro will spend $3,250, _with date on national and international $1,500 hundred coming from student news. government, $1,000 from student "It will be set up strictly to promote activities, and $750 from student life. campus events," said Barb Weiske, Opinions about the LED board director of the Tivoli. "With three among Auraria students vary. schools, there will be no trouble filling " I think it would be cool," said Lisa the messag~ board." Howe, Metro sophomore. "I eat down Rajkumar proposed the LED board in the food court fairly often." idea. to the Student Advisory CU-Denver senior Ola Adesola said Committee to the Auraria Board last she is not so sure about the idea. fall and they accepted, Vialpando said. "Aren't there other things we need Rajkumar said he originally to do with our money?'' Adesola said. wanted a board for the CU-Denver · "The money could go somewhere else. student government office. Since the How about comfortable chairs in the board would· have been visible to all student lounge? They're not very Auraria students, SACAB said it had comfortable. Plenty of students go by to·be for all ·three schools. the PE building every day:" "So I approached Metro and (the Dan Salazar, Metro senior, said he Community College of Denver) and supports having the board in the food they liked the idea," Rajkumar said. court. The $7,750 to pay for the board will "I don't know what else the money be pooled . from the three schools at would be used for," Salazar said. "It Auraria. makes sense to put the board.there."

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president said she has posted discussions and addressed such things as student fee increases. Becoming more involved with the discussion area would allow students to become more involved and assist in communication with us, Farmer said. "This is an excellent resource available to them," said Darnell. "When I was president we didn't have anything like this, students had to come to us. I think [the board] is great for the whole college."

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Letters to the editor

More lo feminism then politics

As a woman, a student, a professional and the daughter of two feminist parents (my dad always said he too was a feminist). I am personally appalled and disappointed that we women are still acting petty towards one another. It seems to me that feminism has become a political bitch fest for women, instead of using it as a platform to celebrate the triumphs, success and differences of women in business, life, motherhood and activism. I believe that we as women still have a long road ahead of us. When we judge and insult women we are only making the road to equality longer. On behalf of the students who chose to bring Mrs. Debbie Fields and as someone who works in the Metro Student Activities office, I would like to respond to Jenny Arribau, member of the Feminist Alliance, regarding her column in last week's paper. First, we do not bring women to speak just during the month of March. Second, we are dedicated in finding speakers that are diverse in their backgrounds, history and knowledge throughout the year. The students chose Debbie for Women's History Month because often during this month we only bring lectures that deal with the politics of being a woman. This year we fe lt we should bring in a woman who did not allow discrimination to be an issue. Debbie Fields did not see herself as a

hopeless woman trying to break through a fence of men, she saw herself as an entrepreneur with a dream and a goal. Jenny, why were you offended by Debbie's dream? I am sure you have a dream, and a passion, and I am sure you will do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. Debbie Fields built a business based on the one thing she was good at and loved, baking cookies. She did not have a four-year degree or the support of her friends and family, not to mention it was the 1970s and women getting business loans were practically unheard of. This woman took a cookie and turned it into a million-dollar business; she succeeded and realized her dream. Passion, perseverance and perfection was her recipe for success, it doesn't have to be yours. Jenny, isn't it true that the base of feminism is to be non-judgmental and non- discriminatory towards people of your sex, people of color, men, etc.? So then why are women who look like Barbie dolls inappropriate speakers? Feminism means being pro-woman, pro-active, believing in the right to chose, vote, own a business, provide an income for your family, and have equality. The real offense here is that you seem to assume that we do not have women lecture during months other than March. We do. It is important that you, a member of Feminist Alliance,

take advantage of these opportunities so that you can make a better arguments in the school newspaper! Recently we had Pearl Duncan who traced here DNA back to Africa. Before Duncan, there was Dr. Mary Frances Berry who helped free Nelson Mandella, and is a strong female civil rights activist. Let's not forget last semester when we had Christy Haubegger, entrepreneur and editor of a Latina magazine, Winona La Duke, American Indian activist who spoke about her boycott of Columbus Day, Tipper Gore, advocate for mental health issues, and Elizabeth Martinez, who lectured on 500 years of Chicano history. For the record, Student Activities has previously hosted Angela Davis by bringing her to campus to lecture as well as Gloria Steinam. Student Activities is open from 8 - 5, Monday through Friday and we welcome everyone to bring in their list of people they wish would lecture on campus. Please know we have a very diverse student body and we are trying to cater to the needs and wishes of all the students, one speaker at a time. We look forward to your suggestions and seeing you at future events! Willow Bradner Metro Student

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I was very excited to see a page devoted to Women's History Month right when I opened up the Feb. 28 Metropolitan. The use of color caught my attention and I was glad to see that it was made an important issue. By listing all of the events for Women's History Month and what they are all about, I think that more women on

campus will come together and get involved in not only campus life, but in making new friendships with other people on campus. Being such a diversified campus, we need more activities and attention brought to uniting the student body. This school is full of people of all different backgrounds and it can be a great opportunity to find out new

things about new people if it is available through a resource like the Metropolitan. I wanted you to know that it was a great thing to put in the paper and will make people feel more comfortable and more welcomed among each other. Miranda Martin Metro Student

NeYI student excited to be here Dear editor,

I am a new student here at Metro and I'm very excited to be here. So far it has been great. There are lots of new people from different cultures to meet and talk to. It's amazing. I was totally surprised when I first came to the campus to see how many things were going on and to see so many people enjoying themselves. I am really looking forward to my next two years as a student here. I hope that being here will teach me new things not only about

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myself, but about other people as well. Maybe the Metropolitan can help bring all these different groups of people together so everyone can feel the same way I feel. I think a lot of the students here could use something like this to make this school feel more like a home than just a place of learning. In the future, everyone should have the privilege of coming to a place as diverse and open as Metro. It would be good for people and great for society as a whole if everyone could see the things

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Anyone who sees Rhonda Davis, 35, working as a waitress in the Hillto Cafe in Golden m· that life. I

This girl who had not gone to college, but had instead entered the workforce as a secretary was now making $70,000 a year. The money was going out as fast as it was coming in, however. She was living the life of a queen. But it wasn't all fun and games. he d t

she moved to Colorado, but it was quickly spent on fun activities like snowboarding and concerts. She doesn't regret that. She took her job as a waitress, workin days a week, seven he moved in with her

orts were going encouraging people to smoke. began to feel guilty. She quit her job. Up and quit, just as simple as that. The $70,000 a year, and that way of life were gone. She knew the temptation to go back might be too great, so she moved to Colorado to go to school. Most people who meet Rhonda would think she's crazy. She's not. She had money with her when

mofi y wen e wor hours a week as a waitress now, but still has money to do the things she loves, like snowboarding. She never looks back, and has given up financial prosperity for personal happiness. Some people who meet Rhonda might think she doesn't have it together. She does.

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makes large billboards, etc. Working hard day in and day out, she was promoted. Then promoted again and again. The company decided that she was a hard worker with lots of artistic talent. They gave her her own account. Not just any account, mind you, but the account of a very large, corporate tobacco company, one of which we all know.

Left: Rhonda Davis sketches out a design for a new project in her printmaking class in the Arts building March 18.

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Mark Weissman, a 34-year-old Metro student, has never stopped learning. After graduating high school in Denver, he moved to New York, and earned a psychology degree from Vassar College. He tried writing scripts for TV He wrote a script for a TV show he' up called Undercover. The idea was different bands doing cover so MTV and VHl rejected it, but V out with a show shortly after suspiciously similar to his idea, eath He also wrote a script called Do Us Part for the TV show, 20/20. It was after the movie Sleeping with the Enemy was released. Researching and researching, he found that most women who had murdered their husbands and didn't get away as Julia Roberts' character did in the movie. The show 20120 rejected the script, but a similar show came on soon after, and a large, weekly, national magazine came out with an article on the same subject, titled 'Til Death Do Us Part, Mark said. His lesson? Mark realized he wasn't cut out for the fast-paced, backstabbing world

i me Yil wives. After the show, he his eight paintings be;ic drove off. His lesson? He says great cause, and hopes som them. He doesn't want the: On the side from . h: became a waiter. He "'"wa money and training other v volunteered to teach lite Elementary in Denver. "There were five kids w challenged'," Mark said,;J the first day in the school I

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Left: Mark Weissman helps Andrew Wilson, a seventh grader, make a small clay African pot at the Mackintosh Academy in Littleton March 19. The academy is a school for gifted and talented students from pre-school through eighth grade.

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raiti11g, teaching ) wasn't cut out hake than New s sights on art. d '!'art studies head of Vassar ;tory major. He ivith a painting

teacher told me 'take 'em wherever you want, teach 'em whatever."' Mark decided to help their literacy with poetry. ''That was in September of '96, m January of '97, I quit my waiter job to teach," Mark said. He is currently an art teacher at Macltin~h Academy in Littleton, as well as t Ebert Elementary in Denver. "'i<idshave the freedom to do something are :09t SUR sed to do' (with their ~rtrork).t/..Ma:rk' aid, "I have learned a lot

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oth schools have been gr~h~~:ui At Metro, Mark Weissman is studying for his art Degree. Even though his expertise is in watercolor, Mark is taking a pastels class, a ceramics class, and a printmaking class. All of which he admits are kind of "weird". His artwork can be viewed at an upcoming art opening at Chae Gallery, 772 Santa Fe on Friday, April 5th from 6-10. His work will remain for Saturday from 14, and for the next weekend with the same hours. His website is www.touchingsenses.com.

Right: Metro student Rhonda Davis stands outside of The Hilltop Cafe in Golden, where she has worked since the restaurant opened two years ago.

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Top: Prairie Middle School eighth-grader, Pat Mullins, receives sparring instruction between rounds from Kevin Strantz, owner of Strantz Tae Kwon Do March 16. Left: Tyler Young, 8, practices his forms during the 2002 Colorado State Tae Kwon Do Championship March 16 at the Auraria Events Center. Bottom: Metro aviation student Josh Golden (right) celebrates with teammate Mike Miller after a first place victory at the 2002 Colorado State Tae Kwon Do Championship March 16 at the Auraria Events Center.

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She pointed out the pictures in a science textbook that showed all white male scientists. Black men are shown playing basketball. The graphics depict white teachers, and there is no use of names from diverse cultures. "The issue is one of self-esteem. The students never see people that look like them in white-collar professions, so those professions just don't seem like viable options to them," Hamilton said. "Before, I just wanted to teach in whitebread America, but this class really changed my career plans," Hamilton said. Now she plans to teach for several years and then hopes to start a program to advocate for multicultural representation in textbooks. "The hard work of this course is the soul-searching, not the academic work. This class will make your life a better place to be - harder, but better," said Hamilton. "It does what higher education is supposed to do it pushes you to examine your role in society." Helena Grenardo has a master's degree in public administration. She is taking Lamb's introductory speech course as part of her preparation for a teaching certificate. She is a social volunteer at the Hospice of St. J ohn. "I began to volunteer there after my father died in Poland and I couldn't be there for him during his final days. I decided to sit with others who are dying and maybe make a little difference to them. I bring the patients water or ice cream, candy or

whatever they ask for. I read to them, talk to them or sometimes just sit with them and hold their hand, if that's what they want to do," Grenardo said. "I have learned that there are as many ways that people take death as there are people. Some are ready to die, and others are nervous or anxious. It is an honor and a privilege for me to be there during that special time, and I learn something from each of them. My

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volunteering has made me appreciate every minute of my life." There are many practical benefits to the program, as well, says AlejanoSteele. The students receive hands-on experience that is valuable on resumes and graduate school applications, and they can develop a network of contacts in their chosen field. "Service learning allows MSCD students and all of us to give back to the

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The Metropolitan The Metro men's and women' tennis teams are packing up and hitting the road during spring break following a bittersweet visit to the University of Northern Colorado. The women defeated UNC 9-0, while the men lost 4-5. The teams will leave 7:45am Thursday. That afternoon they will play N.W. Missouri State. Then Rockhurst, Friday; Washburn, Saturday;

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Southwest Baptist, next Monday; Central Oklahoma, next Wednesday; Cameron University, next Thursday; Midwestern State, next Friday; Northern Arizona, March 31. Both teams agreed the key to the women's win and reason for the men's loss may have been confidence. "I think everyone toughed their matches out really well," said sophomore Jasmon Crabb. "There were a few close sets, it could have gone either way. Confidence added to our playing well." Coach Eduardo Provencio expected increased pressure and lack of confidence, but the women surprised him. 'The women came out and exceeded expectations. We came out and really blitzed the number two team in the region," Provencio said. "That was a pleasant surprise, it kind of set the tone for everybody else. Actually, I think it helped Jasom in the ranking, she's 18th in the nation now in singles, so I think it laid a nice groundwork. "On the other side, the guys came out flat and they were nervous. The girls did everything we asked them to do and the guys were still struggling though," he said. Provencio said the girls did a good job of letting their nerves go and playing the way they know how to play. Bottom line, "they were tougher than the other girls," he said. Per Ranking Rockhurst and Northwest Missouri State should be the toughest adversary for the women's team this next

by the numbers Men's stats Singles

Women's stats Singles

Magnus Bohman ............. 3-0 Jasmon Crabb ................ 4-1 (No. 10 in North Central Region)

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Carlos Delgado ............... 3-0

Hande Gorur.................. 4-1 Natalie llott......... ........... 4-0 Jess Meares.................... 4-1 Rebecca Meares............. 4-0 Lisa Pascual. ................ ...4-1 Tania Zuleva ...................0-1

(No. 11 in North Central Region)

Bruce Dicker.................... 1-2 Karabo Makgale............. 1-2 Jojo Mmopi .................... 2-1 Alexei Sologoub............. 1-0 Tim Green ...................... 1-1

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Doubles Crabb/Gorur.................. 4-1

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week. As for the men, pretty much every team is going to be a battle. The next four matches are top ten in the region, said Provencio. Confidence may be high for the teams but, it might not be enough. 'What they need to realize that every team is gonna be out there gunning for us, and we gotta step up every time," Provencio said. "For the men, pretty much every team is gonna be a battle, the next four matches are top ten in the region."

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probably as aggressive on the base paths as possible." Head coach Vince Porreco agreed with his outfielder. "We pitched well," Porreco said about the disappointing showing in the tournament. "We didn't hit. We didn't come up with the big hits that we needed to." Porreco also agreed the team is struggling at being aggressive, a staple in the teams' philosophy and that each guy needs to know that when he is called on, it is his job to produce. The losing trend could not come at a worse time for the Roadrunners. The team is set to begin play in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. With the next eight games

After a promising start, the Metro baseball team is now in a slump. The Roadrunners,11-9, lost four of the five games they played in the Missouri Southern Mutt Miller Classic March 14-17. After beginning the season with nine straight victories, Metro has now dropped nine of it's past eleven. Just as the case was last week, Metro wasted strong starting pitching performances by not being able to come through with big hits in key situations. "I just feel like we didn't hit," John Burney said about the team's current trend of losing close games by not getting key hits. "We're not swinging the bats very well, we're not doing the little things .. . we're see BASEBALL 21

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against pre-season conference favorites Southern Colorado and Mesa State, the season could get a lot worse before it gets better. "This weekend is huge," pitcher Jason Humphrey said. "We'll pretty much know how our season is going to end up. It starts with Southern (Colorado). We have to attack them aggressive and stay within ourselves." For the second straight week, starting pitcher Steve Fox turned in a brilliant performance only to come out of the game with a loss. Fox was let down by a Roadrunner offense that failed to give him any run support. Against South Dakota State, the senior allowed only two runs but it wasn't enough as the Jacks shut out Metro 2-0. South Dakota State pitchers shut down the Roadrunner bats, allowing only five hits while striking out six. The week before, Fox was on the wrong side of a 1-0 loss to Southern Colorado. Against Kansas State at Pittsburgh, the offensive woes continued. Again the pitching was strong as Steve Neely pitched a complete game without issuing

a walk. But the Roadrunners collected only five hits in the 6-2 loss. Metro's lone victory of the tournament came against host Missouri Southern. In the 9-2 win, starting pitcher Jason Richardson did his job by throwing a complete game. The senior allowed only two unearned runs on five hits. Senior first baseman Nate Lavrenz continued his strong offensive season, belting a two run homer to close out the scoring in the seventh. Senior third baseman Jason Sepanski had three RBis. This weekend will determine what type of season Metro can look forward to as RMAC favorite Southern Colorado will visit Auraria Field Friday through Sunday. "I think it is the perfect team to start off against," Burney said about the match-up against Southern. "We can't falter here or we're going to be in trouble the rest of the way." Metro outfielder Brian Edwards slides safely into third base in a game earlier in the season. Edwards leads the team in stolen bases (9), runs batted in (30) and batting average (.576).

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The Carl and Hazel Felt Laboratory for Asthma Research at National Jewish Medical and Research Center is currently seeking participants for several research studies and clinical trials for people with asthma.

TIONAL EWISH

If you or someone you know may be interested, contact us at: (303)398-1443 Email: martinlab@njc.org

Global llader In Lung, Allerglc

Financial Compensation for qualified participants.

1400 Jackson Street Denver CO 80206

Medical and Research Center and lmnu• Diseases

Number one Respiratory Hospital in the U.S.* U.S. News and Rfll'Ort. 1998-2002

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Ongoing Progression, Student Art Show Annual art show runs thru April 20th. Diverse works of art by students with a wide range of mediums. Mond~y-Friday, 11:30am5pm, Emmanuel Gallery. For more information, call (303)556-8337.

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Women's Support Group - A group where women can discuss personal issues. Tuesdays, l-2:30pm, Tivoli 651. To sign up, call the MSCD Counseling Center at (303)5563132. Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Friday, 2-4pm, at the Health Center, Plaza Building 150. For more information, call (303)5562525.

The Waiting Room, by Lisa Loomer - A comedy about the timeless quest for beauty and its cost. Thursday, March 14, thru March 23. Tickets $15, UCD students $8, and free for Metro students. For ticket reservations call (303)556-2296.

Yoga For Everybody - Relieve tension and stress. Tuesdays, 12lpm & 5-6pm, & Wednesdays 12lpm, Tivoli 444. For more informatiop, call the Health Center at (303)556:2525.

Eating for Health and Energy 10 sessions with information for healthy eating and achieving goals. Thursdays, 12-lpm, 1020B Ninth Street. For more information, call Susan Krems at (303)770-8433.

T'ai Chi for Body and Mind Moderately exercise muscles and achieve integration between mind and body. For all levels. Thursdays, 12-lpm, Tivoli 444. For information, call the Health Center at (303)5562525.

Depression Support Group - This is an opportunity to share experiences and focus on "saying good-bye to the blues". Mondays, llam-12pm, Tivoli 651. to sign up, call the MSCD Counseling Center at (303)556-3132.

Strides: Lunchtime Walking Program - Get out and walk. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-12:45pm and Wednesdays, l-1:45pm at the flagpole on La •·1rence Street Mall. For more ini'ormation, call the Health Center at (303)556-2525.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority All interested females are invited to attend an interest meeting. For more information, visit the Pi Lambda Chi website, www.pilambdachi.homestead.com.

Thu, Mar 21 Interviewing Skills - Review of the interviewing process, i.e. questions, preparation, and presentation. 24pm, Central Classroom 203. You must pre-register. For · more information, call the MSCD Career Services at (303)556-3664. I

Sat, March 23 Women in Struggle - Women draw from their experiences to articulate the struggles of all women. Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview Blvd. 10-12pm. For information call (303)556-3119.

Thu, March 28 Wise Women's Ways - A celebration of female diversity and development

for women in midlife. (Wise men are also welcome). Lunch provided. 11:30-lpm, St. Francis Atrium. for reservations e-mail Linda WilkinsPierce, wilkinli@mscd.edu

Healthy Herbs for Women 101 Mindy Green shares her 30 years of experience using herbs for health. 11:30am-lpm, St Francis Atrium. Lunch provided. For information, call Linda Wilkins-Pierce at, (303)556-2525.

Thu, April 4 Nap Nap Nap to Help Cancer Patients - Student NAP-a-thon. Enjoy food, prizes, massages, yoga, and Nap Pods. 12-3pm, Tivoli Turnhalle. For information call (303) 393-9355 or visit www.qualife.org

Sat, April 6 Terence Blanchard, Jazz Trumpet - 7:30pm, King Center Concert Hall, $20; Students and Seniors $10; MSCD students free. Call (303)494-3159 for ticket information.

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For more information call: Gretta Mincer or Jen Darnell 303.556.2595

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Summer cash now! Looking for 3 to 4 motivated individuals to help expand Denver-Metro area. $2,000 - $5,000 per month potential. No experience necessary. Will Train. Call Steve at (303)5501828. 3/21

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 all 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 Thursday prior to the week of publication. Classified ads may be placed via fax, in person, or online at www.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 words or contain larger type, borders, or artwork, call (303)556-2507.

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THE AURARIA CAMPUS IS loaded with anti-free speech fascists, Christians, Nazi's, bigots, racists. Send their names to: new Union Party, P.O box 2344, Denver, Co. 80201. 3/21

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Share w/ student, 22, 2bd condo @Wads/Quincy. mostly furnished, pool, ht, club, W/D, near bus. $400 mo. 6 mo lease. Call (303)9726786. 4/4

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God either! One road, ONE WAY! contact Jeff at MENORAH www.menorah.org 3/21

Parks (Maintenance, Forestry, Open Space, Horticulture, Ball Fields) $8.63 - $11.03 I hr.

Instructors, and Maintenance personnel needed for private community pools in metro area. Will train. To apply call Apollo Aquatics at (303)337-3316. 5/30 $250 A DAY POTENTIAL/ bartending. Training provided 1(800)293-3985 ext. 115. 4/11

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The fastest and easiest way to place your classified ad is through the World Wide Web at: universaladvertjsjng.com P.O. Box 12277 Atlanta, GA 30355

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(303) 556-2507 Deadline is Thursday before publication at 3 PM

Womefl Helping Women Egg Donors Needed... for infertile vvomen. If you are age 19 to 32, healthy, a non-smoker and have some college background, you could have the satisfaction of helping someone in a very special vvay. Contact the Colorado Cent.erforR.eproductn.e Medicine at:

(303) 788-8300 $3,500for the first; donation $4,000for repeat; donations

Recreation Programs $8.31 - $13.20 I hr. Public Works & Utilities $8.63 - $11.03 I hr. Golf Maintenance $6.29 - $10.51 I hr All this and more! Check out our website at www. ci. westminster. co.11s

or call our jobline at 303-412-8761. EOE

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Enjoy your Spring Breakl Mondays at Metro: Guitar Ensemble David Evans, director Monday, April 1, 2002, 2:00 p.m. King Center Recital Hall. Free Senior Recital: Renee Leth, soprano Tuesday, April 2, 2002 , 7:30 p.m. King Center Recital Hall. Free

USAF Band of the Rockies Falconaires Friday, April 5, 2002, 7:30 p.m. King Center Concert Hall. Free Auraria Jazz Celebration, April 5 & 6 King Center Concert Hall. Free Call 303-556-3152 for more information.

Please visit our nevv vveb site at:

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Cars/Trucks/SUV's from $500 . .For · TYPING SERVICE, MEDICAL Terminology, English and Spanish, list: (800)319-3323 x A609. 5/30 (404)733-5672, e-mail: mkoger@student.gsu.edu. 3/21 I

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Instruction. All airplane pilot certificates & ratings. Private through ATP. Part 61 & 141. Burke McClure (303)791-2508 ATPguy@aol.com 3/21

For more information call Music at Metro at 303-556-3180. For tickets call 303-556-2296. Music at Metro would like to thank the Music Activities Committee and the MSCD Student Affairs Board for their support in sponsoring our events.

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