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Trustees request more information about state budget before declaring crisis by Rob Moore The Metropolitan Metro's Board of trustees' tabled Metro President Sheila Kaplan's motion to declare a fiscal emergency Feb. 5, but Kaplan insists the situation must still be taken seriously. The trustees said they felt that to declare the 11 percent rescission of state funds an emergency would be premature, in light of uncertainty over how Colorado state legislature will choose to balance future budgets. ' They needed more info concerning the state's :financial situation," said Michael Barnette, Metro Vice President of administration and finance, who presented Kaplan's declaration along with the Revised 2002-03 Metro Operating Budget and the Early Retirement lncentive Program to trustees at last Wednesday meeting. The early Retirement lncentive Program was approved, and if embraced by eligible faculty the program could save the school as much as $750,000 annually. Kaplan said she has heard back from 25 interested faculty members, but that number may not accurately indicate the overall success of the program. "Seeking information is not the same thing as requesting an early retirement," Kaplan said. Other budget adjustments initiated by Kaplan included, eliminating vacant staff and faculty posts, reducing allocations to the Auraria Higher Education Center and Auraria Library and the merger of Information Technology into the Divis.ion of Administration and Finance, which eliminated three associate vice president positions
Danny Holland -The Metropolitan Jep Seman addresses Metro's Board of Trustees on the legislative report . The Feb. 5 meeting convened to gain approval of financial plans in Twoli room 320. and one vice president position. "We have to make tough decisions to protect the guts of the organization," Kaplan said. "We cannot let this (state budget crisis) negatively effect teaching and learning." So far, Feedback to Kaplan has been supportive, praising her for her openness.
"We're not sugar-coating it," Kaplan said. "We're just putting it out there as we know it, and people are pleased to be getting the information." Administrative Adviser to Student Government Assembly and Assistant Dean, Joanna Duenas, said student fees also are a concern. "We have a student fee agreement that was
hashed out years ago regarding ... how student fees would be spent," Duenas, said, pointing out that if essential programs are cut from the general fund, the decision could be made to finance them with student fees.
SGA to spend $3,000 on team-building retreat by Rob Moore The Metropolitan Metro's Student Government Assembly approved plans last Thursday to attend a team bui lding retreat in Glenwood Springs from Feb. 21-23. The two-day retreat is expected to cost the SGA nearly $3,000 from student fees, which has raised concerns with administrators. " We have asked that they consider inhouse resources that are nominal, if not free," said Joanna Duenas, Assistant Dean of Student Life and administrative advisor to SGA. "I haven't seen the final proposal or plan to legitimize it to the students who are footing the bill for this." Missing from the retreat's development process, Duenas said, has been a formal proposal with a detailed breakdown of cost and purpose. Duenas feels that by omitting that, SGA not only fails to justify the retreat, but a lso fails to demonstrate return of investment to their constituents who are paying for the
retreat in the form of paid student fees. "Any good and sound proposal demands accountability and rationale," Duenas said. "lf l were going to spend $3,000, I would have to go to my dean to justify that expenditure." Duenas also believe the retreat could easily be perceived as fiscally irresponsible due to the current budget situation on campus and throughout the state. SGA president Brotha Seku said, " I 'd tell her (Duenas) to stay out of my business," Seku said. " I don't tell the administration where to go, when to go and how to go. Where do they go w hen they do the ir business meetings?" SGA Student Trustee Harris Si nger a lso defended the retreat, but understands that spending money in hard times always draws criticism. " I can definitely see how spending money like this wo uld come under scrutin y," Student trustee for the SGA, Harris Singer said. "This is being paid out of t he SGA
Account," Singer said. " We have an operating budget that's fl exible of about $20,000 to $30,000 a year. This is coming out of our discretio.nary spending." Discretionary spending, Singer said, includes office supplies, tapes for recording meetings, paper for printing flyers for minutes and agendas and material cosis of SGA activities such as the recent Tivoli Open House. At the end of a fiscal year, surplus funds in the SGA file photo by Joshua Lawton - The Metropolitan acco unt are returned to the Student Affairs Board Student Government Assembly President Brotha Seku addresses many topics at SGA meetings. With Seku is Chief Justice Felicia reserve accounts to be allo- Woodson. cated into the following year's programming budget. Duenas said, "'l f the rationale is 'we have "At this point we have abo ut $10,000 left $ 10,000 so we should spend it,' that's not an to spend," Singer said. "This would, to us, be - - -- - -- see RETREAT on 5 a good use of the money that we have left."
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Up in smoke Two Metro student's were arrested for possession of marijuana and public consumption at 10:48 a.m. on Feb. 4., both were caught on 12 St. and Lawrence.
Look out Speed Tracer A 1999 silver Chevy Tahoe was involved in a traffic accident in the Tivoli Lot A at 11 :49 a.m. on Feb. 4. A 1998 green Mercury Tracer backed into the Tahoe, which was leaving a parking space. The Tahoe's left rear quarter panel was moderately damaged and the Tracer had minor damage to the rear bumper.
Not the kind of metal you want on your wrist A Metro student was arrested at 12:31 p.m. at the Administration Building on an outstanding warrant on Feb. 6. Another Metro student was also arrested for an outstanding warrant on Feb. 7 on 10th St and Curtis.
by Shannon Davidson - The Metropolitan During the TIVOii Open House celebration Feb. 11, Julia Montijo a Community College of Denver freshman(!~) and CCD Student life member Ismael Garcia along with Blanca Castafieda enjoy the food and other festivities going on throughtout the building.
GLBTQ summit returns to Tivoli by Sarah DeVeaux The Metropolitan Following a 10-year absence, the Rocky Mountain Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Leadership Summit is returning to The Tivoli on Feb. 14 and 15. This will be the first gay/lesbian event on campus since National Coming Out Day in October of last year. The two events, according to Auraria Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services, are by no means alike. National Coming Out Day was a celebration for gays and lesbians, whereas the summit is an informational conference. 路 A flyer advertising the summit stated, " The leadership summit will bring together student, community, political, academic and emerging leaders to grapple with issues inherent in any movement- building effort." The summit will host several guest speakers, including Jennifer Vega, a state representative for the Washington Park area, said Karen Bensen, director of the GLBTSS office on campus. Jerry Callejo, regional coordinator for the Long Yang Club, a group for GLBT Asians, will also speak. The keynote speaker will be Beverly Jenkins,
a lesbian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, whom GLBTSS staff said they met at another conference a few months ago. Jenkins then persuaded them1o let her speak at this convention. The biography on the BLBTQ Leadership Summit web site states: Jenkins founded the Building Bridges Conference, and was part of the People of Color Institute organizing committee. Jenkins is also poet who was named "Change Maker" for 2002 by the Milwaukee based Shepherd Express. Her latest work is entitled ''ABRAXA.'' Flyers for the conference were distributed to campuses state-wide, and at the University of Wyoming, High schools have also been notified about the upcoming summit, said the staff of GLBTSS. "The convention is expected to bring in 100 to 150 people," said Metro Student Nico Baker, 22, who works at the GLBTSS office. "This is not a 101 session for those who are interested in learning more about the gay/lesbian community," Bensen said, "It is targeting GLBT students, but we hope allies will come." A flyer, available at the GLBTSS office, states, "The conference's theme is 'Celebrating the Whole Leader.' The planning committee invites
allies and GLBTSS community members alike to participate in this gathering of socially conscious and motivated leaders who are dedicated to making their communities stronger." "Workshops will include many diverse topics such as: dealing with racism in our communities, building strong, viable organizations, coalition building across groups ... " and many more. GLBT Student Services is the independent gay/lesbian organization on campus, and has a part time staff comprised of Metro and UCD students. The three Metro students are Nico Baker, 22; Mishka Char, 22; and Julie Thomson, 26. Because it will begin at l :30 pm on Friday, the event should not interfere with other students on campus. The summit is scheduled to end at 4:00 pm on Saturday. Conference attendees will be responsible for their own accommodations, but the GLBTSS office can be contacted for hotel suggestions. For students, staff, and faculty, the convention is $20 per person, and the Activist Institute is $10. For community members, the convention is $30, and the Activist Institute is $15. For more information, go to their web site at www.lgbtqsummit.org or call 303-556-6333.
Multiple arrests on campus Andrew L. Majors and Stephanie Loose, no campus affiliation, were arrested at 9:45 p.m. in parking lot D on Feb. 5. Majors was arrested for possession of marijuana and Loose was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Edward Bearrunner and Alvin Graygrass, both transients, were arrested at 11 :41 p.m. in St. Francis Alley on Feb.7. Bearrunner was arrested for public consumption and disturbance. Graygrass was arrested for public consumption and loitering.
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News Brief The after party After the Homecoming game, join students, faculty, staff and alumni for a postgarne party hosted by Metro's Student Government Assembly at Brauns Bar & Grill, I 055 Auraria Pkwy, across the street from the Tivoli. Meet the players and coaches and enjoy food and drink with the Metro community.
SGA plans trip to Glenwood Springs from RETREAT on):- - - - - - adequate answer in light of the situation we are in now. A lot of the students they represent could never come close to affording this type of retreat. Have they talked to the students? Do they think this is the best way to spend this money, or is this perceived as a luxury?" Duenas questioned the timing of the retreat and points out that SGA elections are traditionally held in April, and that much of the current SGA will no longer be in office to benefit from this retreat. "First of all, retreats have typically been at the beginning of the term," Duenas said. "Certainly they've had team building oppor-
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tunities this year." Seku said training has occurred throughout the year, and made open reference to sessions of leadership training and conflict resolution, but insists this retreat serves a different purpose. "I need a place to plan," Seku said. "You don't plan in the midst of you work. You go away from it." All thirteen members of the SGA administration are slated to attend the retreat. Seku said Faculty Adviser, Madison Holloway, would be accompanying them. Singer said Glenwood Springs was selected for its close proximity. The SGA hopes the retreat gives them an
opportunity to work on goals and strategies identified during planning sessions held in January with Hollowa, and Percy Morehouse, executive director of equal opportunity and assistant to the president of Metro. "We've been with them both on strategizing the ideas that we have," Singer said. "Creating the budget, creating the strategic plan, accountability, and follow-through timelines on different projects we want to work on before the end of the year." Duenas said she is not convinced this is the best use of student fees. "We're here to help advise students regarding how this whole money thing works, as well as the best way to use that money,"
Duenas said. "Maybe it is team building. Any time you have an opportunity to team build, that's good. But $3,000? That's a lot of money." Seku said the SGA has been in constant struggle to gain the skills necessary to properly represent students, and what the retreat represents is their last push to accomplish the goals and objectives of SGA. Seku also said the retreat will help the SGA create a greater sense of community and commitment to empower students and their right to have control over their education process, including budgets, curriculum and policy.
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Denver board recommends ban Smoking possibly to be barred in city restaurants, bars, nightclubs ..f
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more segregation of smoking and nonsmoking sections and better air filtration systems. Dina Andrianakos, a manager at the Holly Inn, a restaurant in Southeast Denver, said that the ban could put the restaurant out of business. All of our customers are regulars, it's like Cheers, and they all smoke. They've all said that if they pass a law like this they'll stop coming in. They'll go somewhere where they can smoke, she said. Colorado communities including Alamosa, Aspen, Boulder, Fort Collins, Louisville, Montrose, Pitkin County, Snowmass Village, Superior and Telluride have already passed similar nonsmoking laws. The City Council bas not yet announced when the final vote will be held on the issue.
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rates to cover the cost. The next person (like, say. me) who comes in with a t.:at that needs to be spayed, thus helping reduce the number of strays and lost pets destroyed every year, has to pay a lot more now. It's, like, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS! to get my cat spayed . Okay. I'm exaggerating, but only by a factor of about 50.
allows a pet owner to leave their estate, money and real property to their pet. What the hell were they thinking? A Last Will and Testament, by its very nature, by the clauses contained therein, are supposed to indicate that the individual is of sound mind, right? I mean. really. Correct me if I'm wrong, because that is what I have always
What's the cat going to do with it? Go to Aruba on a deep sea fishing adventure? Anyone think this couldn't happen? Just keep this in mind : a lady recent ly won $72K from a furniture store because her unruly son got in her way causing her to trip. Her claim: the furniture store did not have a PA system announcment that children should be kept under control. True story. The average number of pets destroyed in Colorado over the last severa l years, according to an insider at the Denver Dumb Friend's league, is about 25,000. Due, in part, to the cost of neutering. Some pet owners do not really care one way or the other whether their pets are spayed or neutered, and others believe that their pet has the right to choose whether or not to mate. If members of a fami ly have full reproductive rights, then shouldn't family members be able to inherit money? Yep, there is actually a law on the books in Colorado (and 13 other states) that
heard. Some questions: Arc we really going to let someone leave their money to Spunky Cat? What's the cat going to do with it? Go to Aruba on a deep sea fishing adventure'> Come on! How sane is a person who leaves th·e ir money to an animal? An animal cannot even conceptual ize the purpose of money. My cat could care less if l left it the $39.04 I'm currently worth. What's my cat going to do with a check? It would be better off if I had a provision in my will to send it to a no-kill shelter, and left the money to the shelter. See? That makes more sense! Well-, once again, l 've talked all through your coffee break. Hey, go hit the books! Maybe, someday YOU can make the laws in this country. Please, just remember to be sane, for my sake and my cat's.
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Candy and Kleenex on V-Day For me, Valentine's Day is a day of hope, anger' and many Kleenex. Dating has always been a really hard thing for me, but who doesn't have a hard time with it? Yet, on Valentine's Day, I really become aware of my singleness. lt surrounds me as I realize that no one will buy me candy or flowers, that I have no one to wear that special little somethin' -somethin' for. I usually get through this ordeal by Jenni watching tons of sappy movies that I use my Grubbs economy size tissue box up on. I buy my own candy, and, hey, I know what kind of candy I like best and who doesn ' t want an excuse to hit the Godiva at Park Meadows or Cherry Creek. Being a "big girl" isn' t easy this time of year. I consider myself a fat activist, of sorts; but when the air is full of love and I'm all alone, I can't help but be down on myself for being fat.
Yes, fat. I am. I admit it and announce it. I don't consider it a bad thing. ls it too much to ask for someone to feel the same way and feel something about me? I have a lot to offer to someone. I'm a smart, mobile student with a good job potential who is passionate and friendly. (At least,
tiful and skinny girl can be happy romantically. I would like Valentine 's Day (and Hollywood) to be more representative of the love-thing as a whole. Instead of celebrating the beautiful, perfect relationships of beautiful, perfect people
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would like Valentine's Day to be more representative of the love-thing as a whole. I think I am.) Valentine's Day may be over-commercialized and trite, but I hope that some year I will get to celebrate one in style. That's my little girl dream and the reason why I keep watching all those romantic comedies that Hollywood keeps churning out because people like me (girls who are single and overweight) need that fantasy. Why is it that the girls in those movies are never overweight? Why can't a "real" girl get the guy (or girl, as it may be)? I would like some evidence besides My Big Fat Greek Wedding that a normal, not-necessarily beau-
that rarely exist outside of the movies, it should celebrate people's capacity to love, in whatever form that takes. Valentine's Day should be for best friends, sisters, pets, lovers, all of it. Until Hallmark and Russell Stover catch up with that utopian fantasy I'll continue to hope for some romantic time of my own and spend my own money on candy and Kleenex. and wear that little somethin' -somethin' just for myself until I have someone who'll appreciate it, and me, for me.
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reality that can be titled with the date 9/ 11 /0 I. Not too long ago, violent terrorists attacks sparked a world of issues, leaving a lingering reminder that haunts our very well being today. From biological threats ofAnthrax in the mail to planes crashing into buildings, etc., we need not let our guard down. So, when President Bush raises the homeland security alert status to high, we would be best to direct our attention towards terrorist threats. Though this nation may have succumbed to comfort before the attacks, we need not stray back into the arms of safety. For these
are the times we live in, and for many of our older generation, it is a reminder of living in a not so perfect America that feared these threats before. We mustn't stop living our daily lives! That's what the terrorists want. But by educating ourselves and increasing our awareness, we begin to fight terrorism in our own way. Terrorists are not as hungry to hurt without the element of surprise. Our awareness can serve as a deterrent to terrorism. Not only does it serve to be better prepared, but also, our vigilance appears to be more predator than prey.
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Reader thinks Auraria anti-free speech Dear Editor, The anti-sidewalk chalking policies of the AHEC (Auraria Higher Education Center) are simply more proof that the Aururia campus has been seized by antifree speech business fascists. Colleges and universities across the nation are non-controlled by the capitalist business dictatorship. they calculate that if they can capture the minds of college students, they will continue to maintain
and expand their system of domination and exploitation over the rest of society. The AHEC and it's anti-free speech policy, hopes to supress the truth about the business schools- that they are simply student brainwashing factories teaching the use of capitalist manipulation and power tactics to be employed against regular working people. If students wish to receive a proper education they must demand to know the
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Brian P. Reed When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro. -Hunter S. Thompson Splendid, my friend! And you? I just overheard at the "water cooler" that many con: sider me some conservative, right-wing, war hawk. Beat still, Mr. Limbaugh. Kiss my ass! Although I may have suggested or mentioned blowing off the heads, then urinating on the corpses of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein, I have never, ever, condoned the killing of innocent people (although, in this case, all means are justified for a justified end). This being said, I walk with head held high .. . and, now I segue ..... I'll be the first to raise my weapon against the guilty of September 11. But I must admit, the biggest "Jackass of the Year'' medal goes to our president, George, who has, through the creation of the NSA and the Patriot Act, annihilated the foundation of the Fourth Amendment. We have been put in a position to piss away our "freedom" dollars without any hope of continued or resurrected sustenance. We will die like dogs trying feverishly to lick what remains of our constitutional rights. My friend, trust me. For instance, when confronted by an "official" with a weapon, always answer, "NO!" As Mr. Gonzo the Great has noted, "NO" means "NO." For example: •If pulled over by an "official" and asked "Do you know you were speeding?" Answer, "NO." •lf asked, "Did you know that these skid marks suggest that you were traveling 125 mph in a 45 mph zone?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "Do you have a license and proof of insurance?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "ls this your car?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "Did you know that our state requires seat belts to be worn at all times?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "Did you know that it is illegal to carry an open container of alcohol?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, " Did you know that it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "ls that your gun?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "ls that gun loaded?" Answer, "NO." •If asked, "Do you know that you have been drinking, carrying alcohol and are currently sitting at the end of a dead end street at the top of a hill in a totalled, uninsured $40,000 BMW with a small automatic handgun in the passenger seat?" Answer, "NO." Just hope you get lucky and have a beautiful officer who believes you and is willing to drive you home without writing a single ticket. Trust me, my friend. I know.
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Breaking the chains of oppression .Well-rounded professor opens doors of opportunity for Chicano/as by Jonathan Kuenne The Metropolitan If you haven't yet met a professor here at Metro who is an activist, published poet, leader, excellent teacher, and who is also Chicano, you are about to. Meet Ramon Del Castillo. Ramon, who was included in the spy files, has been an activist since 1973. "I met and interacted with several activists and was very influenced and touched by their work and their sense of social justice," Del Castillo said. Ramon served on the board of directors of English Plus-the social reform to defeat Amendment 31. Prior to the elections, polls showed great support for Amendment 31. Ramon played an important role in the defeat of this amendment by educating the community about its downfalls. ''I've been writing poetry since 1973, more serious since the later seventies," Ramon said. "l had been influenced by many poet-activists that came out of the struggle of the '60s." One of those poet-activists is Metro professor Abelardo Delgado. In addition to creating opportunity through activism, Ramon continues to open the doors for young poets in the community once a month . Ramon is a published poet and uses his leadership abilities to host a community event named Passing the Baton, which has been meeting for the past four years. "It's a bunch of local poets coming together and sharing their work-inviting anybody and everybody to come and read," he said. "We always try to get youth there. A lot of students that come are asked to do their work in their schools. I hope that we help them find themselves in poetry." Ramon has been a professor in the Chicano/a studies and sociology departments at Metro since 1983. He also teaches non-profit management at Regis University. "I always knew I wanted to teach and I always knew that the first day I stepped into a Chicano
by David MerriD - The Metropolitan Ramon Del Castillo, a Net:ro Chicano studies professor, served on the board of directors of English Plus an organization that was instrumental in the defeat of Amendment 31. ' one of every IO will earn a doctorate. However, Ramon didn' t stop with just one master's, he continued on and earned a second M.A. in public administration. He received both degrees from CUDenver. "I wanted a doctorat.e---1 knew that," Ramon said. At the time Ramon was planning his doctorate, there were very few Chicanos in the school of Public Affairs. But Ramon took up the task to earn his doctorate, and once again open more doors of opportunity. He became that one Chicano out of 10 to earn his doctorate, which was in Public Affairs. Ramon remembers the single moment that he decided to continue his education. "It was snowing cats and dogs," Ramon said. It was the first night of class at the University of Northern Colorado; Ramon was in his Chicano studies class. " l remember that first class intellectually opened up my mind. I knew from that point on that this would become my passion. I walked home and meditated because my car broke down-my car didn't irritate me because I had been thinking so much," he said. That single moment would change Ramon forever; it inspi.red Ramon to open doors of opportunity for others. For the future, Ramon plans to continue writing, seek out happiness through social justice, and to change lives. Ramon Del Castillo-activist, published poet, leader, and excellent teacher- has opened doors of opportunity for many, and will continue to do so. professor
Studies class that it was something where my passion would be driven. Chicano/a studies has been my ultimate passion," Ramon said during an interview last Wednesday. Del Castillo grew up in Wichita, Kan., where he graduated from high school and attended a semester at Sacred Heart College. He left after one semester to work in a packing house. " I then transferred to Wichita State University, dropped out from culture shock, then got my draft papers a few days later," he said. Fortunately, Ramon was not thrown into the front lines. " I stood stateside, I lucked out," Ramon said. He would later use his draft experience to give back to the community. "I ended up doing my first master's degree on social sciences. My area of concentration was Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Chicano Vietnam Veterans," Del Castillo said, " I felt like it was a way of giving back." Ramon said statistics show that about two out of every I0 Chicanos will earn a bachelor's degree,
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Fact Sheet Ramon Del Castillo Favorite Restaurant: Chico's Restaurant: Wichita, Kan. Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico City
Favorite Pastime: Writing poetry Favorite Actor: James Edward Olmos
Favorite Actress: Sally Fields Favorite Movie: The Hustler If I had one million dollars I would: I would start a non-profit socia l justice and leadership institute. Pet Peeve: Shooting pool Favorite Band: Santana, and (solo) Frank Sinatra Favorite Season: Spring Favorite Holiday: Cesar Chavez holiday
Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela "I Also ... •Played intercollegiate pool, and represented Metro in statewide tournaments in 1982 and 1983" •Have won several poetry contests" •Was a past Rocky Mountain News columnist " for three years •Have one son, Andres, and two grandchildren, Marcos and Isabelle."
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Above: A nearly full capacity crowd attends the Festival of Japanese Music presented by Music at Metro's Artist Series in the King Center Recital Hall. Yoko Hiraoka, left, and David Wheeler played music, as well as explained aspects of the culture and music to the audience.
Above: David Wheeler talks with students about reading music in Japanese after the performance in the Kin~ Cen~r Recital Hall. Wheeler and Hiraoka will perform i n the Recital Hall for An Eveni ng of Japanese Music Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Right: David Wheeler plays the shakuhachi, similar to a flute, with traditional accessories of a Komuso, a monk of emptiness. Wheeler has been learning about Japanese culture and music for 25 years.
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David Wheeler, who will be featu red in this mont h's M usic at Metro's Artist Series, believes that breadth of experience is essential in appreciating and understanding classical Japanese music. The three types of events that make up this month's series of classical Japanese music reflect
thi~philosophy. "We felt a need to break out of the 'academic' approach," Wheeler said of himself and his partner in the series, Yoko Hiraoka. The series includes hands-on workshops, a lecture-demonstration and a recital. The worksh?PS and lecture-demonstration were held on Feb. 10, and the Artist Series recital, An Evening with Japanese Music, is scheduled for Feb. 20. Wheeler has studied Japanese music since 1977. He earned a master's degree in musicology from the Tokyo University ofFine Arts and Music in 1985. Hiraoka owns the Koto Music Institute ~olorado and has taught at Naropa University and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Both Wheeler and Hiraoka have performed extensively in the United States and Japan. Wheeler and Hiraoka shared their expertise and experience directly with students who participated in the workshops. The artists gave group le:SOns on the basics of two traditional instruments, which they brought with them for the students to use. Each student chose to learn to play either the shamisen, a lute with three strings, or the shakuhachi, a bamboo flute. Wheeler notes that although the workshops
and lecture-demonstration are a good way to introduce people to the basics of a foreign music, he and Hiraoka believe that a more complete approach allows for 路a stronger connection with their audiences. Wheeler and Hiraoka expect that the recital, which will feature them performing classical works from the Noh theater tradition, will be the final step in making that connection. Noh theater is a highly-stylized perfonnance genre that incorporates elements of dance, drama, music and poetry. It developed into its present form during the 14th and 15th centuries. The recital will feature elements of a Noh play by the prolific playwright Zearni (b. 1363). While the Artist Series is focused on music, it is the theatrical element of the performance that motivates the Wheeler and Hiraoka in their -quest share their art. Wheeler notes that the theatrical element of Noh theater allows the audience to leave the academic world for the world of the drama onstage. "In this altered context, the audience can experience and appreciate unfamiliar music with a more welcoming mindset," Wheeler said. Wheeler and Hiraoka will perform An Evening of Japanese Music on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Recital Hall in the King Center at 7:30p.m. Tickets are free for Metro students, $5 for other students and seniors, and $10 for everyone else.
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Above: Yoko Hiraoka sings and plays a shamisen, a form of a lute, during a performance in the King Center Recital Hall Feb. 10. The song Tsuru no koe (A call of the Crane) is an ancient poem of love.
Left: The hands of Yoko Hiraoka strum the strings of a traditional Japanese instrument, called a koto, to play the song Chidori no kyoku
(Song of Plovers).
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The resurrection of a promise by Travis Combs The Metropolitan Stating that no apologies would be given for what he was about to say at the Twentieth Black World Conference, keynote speaker, Dr. Oscar Joseph, a native of Denver, said the members of the African American communities have lost the 路 promise to both themselves and each other. "Somewhere along the way we lost the promise,'" said Joseph, whose address: "The Soul of Black Folk" was held in room 320 of the Tivoli Building, Feb. 4th. "The promise to support and encourage each other. the promise to embrace our young people, to come back and have a place for them to serve." Joseph spoke on theories proposed by scholar, activist and pan-Africanist, W.E.B. DuBois, who wrote, The Souls of Black Folk, in the early part of the twentieth century. "Within the African American culture there, was this group that would go out and learn and educate themselves and bring back that knowlby Joshua Lawton- The Metropolitan edge," said Joseph, who received his Bachelors Dean of Language Arts and Sciences Joan Foster intr<?duces keynote speaker Dr. Oscar Joseph, cendegree in Education from Northwestern ter, as Marsha Mallory-Bennett looks on for the Twentieth Black World Conference in Tivoli room 320 University and his Ph.D. in Education from the on Feb. 4. University of lllinois. "Not everyone can go to Harvard. Not everyone can go to Jackson State Joseph explained the need to regain a sense of account of being a first generation college graduMississippi (or) Northwestern University, but connection within these communities. ate and the rewards and responsibilities that came there is a group within us that must go out and "The souls of black folk, disconnected, trou- from that position. educate and learn everything you can learn and bled, disenfranchised, looking for leadership," In his own life, Joseph felt the call of duty to bring it back to the community." said Joseph. "The souls of black folk struggle for come back home to his childhood home of Emphasizing the need to bring useful tools economic prosperity, to stand and be counted, to Montebello. Coming to realization of a promise and knowledge back home (on both a familia l be encouraged, to be acknowledged, to be hon- he had yet to fulfill, he left his teaching career in and a societal level) in order to raise the overall ored." Chicago and came back to Colorado, where he condition of African American communities, Joseph also spoke of his own personal now holds the position of a Professor of
Human rights focus at thesis by Kristi Starns The Metropolitan Metro student Anthony Deland was seen on campus last week with a black gunnysack over his head, hands tied behind his back, sitting cross-legged on a straw mat in the middle of the Metro student art gallery. Deland exhibited his paintings of Genocide victims in the gallery to fulfill the requirements of his Fine Arts major, and to raise public awareness of human rights. "Forgotten people minimized in our soci-
ety, need a medium of representation. Art has become this medium, a voice for the forgotten," said Deland in hi s Artist's Statement. He hopes his work and activism will cause change and be "a voice for the voiceless." All of Deland 's paintings have stark, gray backgrounds with victims painted in bright red, making the images more powerful, according to Deland. "I wanted it to be about these victims," he said of his work, which is based on found images of ethnic cleansing from all over the world. All BFA majors exhibit their work before
they graduate, and Deland wanted to go beyond just showing his work. On the last day of the show he decided to prove to himself and others just how far his devotion to human rights goes. For more than six hours, he was tied up in the gallery. "I think he finds it really important to take a day out of his life to experience that, because to him it's not that much of a sacrifice," said Metro student Shannon Webber. "It 's just to understand that this is a reality." Webber and Deland are members of Amnesty International, which has a chapter on campus. Deland and all students graduating with a BFA degree rather than a BA, show their work at the gallery in order to gain experience, and to have an oral critique by a faculty committee, said to Jen nifer Gamer, who teaches the class for the BFA thesis exhibitions. At least one or more students show their work each week of every semester.
Thesis Shows in Feb.
by Joshua Lawton- The Metropolitan Metro art student Anthonv Deland sits with his hands bound in his senior thesis display in the Metro art gallery in the Arts Building Feb. 1. The showing was sponsored in part by Amnesty International.
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Education at the University of Colorado at ...Denver. " It felt like something was missing, something was still urging me, something that was waking me up in the morning and saying this is not your home, don't get too comfortable, you need to go," said Joseph. " I believe in the preservation of my society and nation, so I had to do it. Somebody had to go. The promise I had made. The promise I would come home." According to Joseph, the transference of his knowledge to the members of his community would enable the continuation of African American society to future generations. "We lost the promise, go home son'", said Joseph, paraphrasing his father. '"Go home and bring back what you have learned so we can survive for another 300, 400, 500 years." Joseph embellished the idea that betterment of African American communities as a whole, rests v,,ithin individuals within those communities to take personal responsibility for the of both their own life as well as those of their loved ones. "It's in your hands alone," said Joseph. "It is in your hands to resurrect the promise. You promised yourself you'd gei an education. Get that. You promised you take care of your little brothers and sisters. Do that. You promised to do whatever it takes to be one mind, body and spirit."
Go Speed Racer by Elena Brown The Metropolitan Racer 116 was excited and nervous. You could hear it in his voice. But you also heard confidence. You knew he was ready; but more importantly, he knew. "Yeah, I think I'm Alton ready for it," he said. Clark Last year he was in t h e Intermediate/Advanced category. This year he has moved up to the top status: Elite. But just because you've trained, gotten better, and in your gut you know you're readydoesn't mean 'It' is ready for you. He is Alton Clark, the assistant director at Metro State's Veterans' Upward Bound program and an advisor for Metro's Black Student Alliance "It" is the 2003 Expert/Elite Giant Solomon qualifying race held at WhistlerBackcomb Mountain in Canada. 'Tm just trying to get down here without dying," he said, jokingly. Clark, 52, a Colorado native and Metro graduate, was disqualified in his first run. And though he lost a ski on the course, he never lost his smile. "Hey, maybe God's trying to tell me something," he said. Clark began skiing in 1968, and for more than a decade he has been an active member of the Colorado-based, Sippers-N-Sliders ski club. Last year he moved up from the Intermediate/Advance to Elite racer for The National Brotherhood of Skiers (a.k.a. the Black Ski Summit). The goal of the NBS is to develop and place a minority on the Olympic team. The Chicago-based organization, founded in 1973 by Ben Finley and Art Clay, now has 84 clubs in 73 cities. The NBS held its 30th anniversary Feb. 1 - 8 in Whistler, Canada. The bi-annual event is filled with races, dances, an outdoor picnic and themed parties. Over 3,000 registered members attended the summit. Despite the outcome of this year race, Clark still enjoys racing and skiing. "At least I'm alive!" He shouted on his way to his final run.
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Five-game win streak
Pa e 17 Roadrunners On Deck
by Eric Eames The Metropolitan
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Well, well, well ... Look at what we have here: A microwave rivalry. The Volk Gymnasium on the Colorado Mines campus was filled with the kind of passion and intensity that chucks common sense aside. Emotions reached full flame in the final eight seconds when the Orediggers pulled within four points after trailing 33-17 to the No. 9 nationally ranked Metro men's basketball team at halftime. Both head coaches either barked orders or bellowed at the referees or路 hotly reminded the scorekeeper to start the clock. And when Mines forward, Justin Buckmaster followed a missed shot to make the score 61-57 Metro, the Orediggers' student section staggered and held their heads and arms in astonishment, as the Roadrunners put Mines in a J6-point hole. "We really dido 't think we had the game won going into halftime," Metro junior Luke Kendall said. "We knew what we had to do. We knew that their shooters were going to come out and throw it up. We just had to take their punches and keep rolling with them." With the second-best defense in Division II, the Roadrunners held off Mines (who usually average 84 points a game) for a 63-60 thrilling victory Feb. 8. In a 54-41 win at Colorado Christian the previous night, Metro's defense was, again, second to none. All four of Metro's returning starters were the center of attention at all points of the game at Mines. Senior Patrick Mutombo led the way \vith 19 points, Kendall scored 15, point guard Clayton Smith ran the show with five assists and three steals, and Lester Strong spotted 11 rebounds. These same veterans have played in so many stress-filled games they now take them in stride. After being fouled off the inbounds following Buckmaster's basket, Kendall strode to the free-throw line and dicln 't bat an eyelash. The by Shannon Davidson - The Metropolitan preseason All-American honorable mention iced the game with two swishes, making Stephen Metro forward Patrick Mutombo goes up for two of his 19 points against Colorado Christian during the Bahl's three at the buzzer for Mines mean noth- first leg of the Roadrunners two-game roadtrip Feb. 7-8. Netro beat the Cougars 54-41. ing but a great foreshadow for their next meeting Mines has Bahl, the RMAC leading scorer who home," said Mutombo, the RMAC East Division on Feb. 22. averages 23. 2 points along with a handful ofthree- Player-of-the-Week. 'They hit some tough shots Generally, rivalries in the Rocky Mountain point shooters who have hit 38 percent on the year and they kept coming back, and they kept coming Athletic Conference are slow-cooked over the years and have a semblance of balance to them. combined. Mix in the 1,127 fans -770 more than back." Metro played backyard ball to gain its doubleEven though they haven't beat Metro in 11 games, last year- that percolated to a boiling point in the digit first half lead against Mines. They scored off small, dimly lit Volk Gymnasium where the adrenthe Orediggers (15-6; 9-4 RMAC) sudden rise to fast breaks, turnovers and kick-out threes. the top of the conference standings after I2 straight aline rush hit full tilt, creating an instant rivalry. "They've been playing well this year and they losing seasons, makes them a legit threat. Plus, have that pride, where you don' t want to lose - - - - - see WIN STREAK on 20
Women lose, Win on road by Eric Eames The Metropo/;tan Winning on the road in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is like walking into the Soprano's parlor and stealing the meatballs; you may come back with a busted nose, but at least you came back with the sacrificial offering. RMAC women's basketball teams have found the travel to be anything but reverent this season. Conference teams have won only 34.8 percent of their away games. Only two teams, NebraskaKeamey (6-1) and Fort Hays State (5-4), have won more then they've lost. Metro is hovering with a 5-5 road record, one thiit recently shifted
down and up. After a bitter 62-50 loss at Colorado Christian (9-12; 3-10 RMAC) Feb. 7, the Roadrunners regrouped and bounced Colorado Mines (4-17; 2-1 1) with a 65-50 win Feb. 8. With everything to gain and a season to lose, the Metro women's basketball dug in to take a stand after losing to the Cougars, while senior Malene Lindholm's confidence took a quantum leap forward. After two and half games of brick city (she shot 2-of-21 from the field and l-of-10 from threeland) Lindholm was 20 minutes of clutch city, scoring all 17 of her points in the second half helping boost the Roadrunners to the win at Mines. Miss Consistency, junior Rachel Grove, added 16
points and eight rebounds as Metro shot 45.3 percent for the game. This scoring surge came on the heels of a 16-of-63 shooting perfonnance in the loss to Colorado Christian, in which the Roadrunners offense was often thwarted by themselves. Minus Grove scoring 18 points and grabbing six boards, the only other positive was Metro's perfection (16-of- 16) at the charity stripe. "We can't beat anybody shooting 25 percent," Metro head coach Dave Murphy said. "The kids are going to have really let all the distractions (surrounding) the game go at the front door. We are carrying a lot of baggage on to the game floor, and on to the practice floor, and that is not like us."
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Feb.15 Baseball Double Header vs. Hastings College (Neb.) at Noon Auraria
Feb.16 Baseball Double Header vs. Hastings College (Neb.) at Noon Auraria
Women's Hoops at Chadron State 4 p.m. Men's Hoops at Chadron State 6 p.m.
Feb.20 Women's Hoops vs. Colorado Christian 5 p.m.
Men's Hoops vs. Colorado Christian 5 p.m.
Feb.21 Baseball Double Header vs NorthVv'estNazarene at Noon Auraria
WEEKLY RESULTS
Feb.8 Men's Hoops beats Colorado Mines 63-60
Women's Hoops beats Colorado Mines 65-50
Feb.7 Men's Hoops beats Colorado Christian 54-41
Women's Hoops lost to Colorado Christian 50-62
Athletic Hall of Fame The Metro athletic department recently announced its 2003 inductees to the Roadrunner Hall of Fame. They include former women's basketball coach Darryl Smith (1990-98), men's swimmer Darwin Strickland (1993-96), volleyball player Crissy Cananda (1991-94), baseball player Keith Schulz (1983-86), artist Malcolm Farley and the 33-0 1978 volleyball team. The Class of 2003 will be honored at a ceremony at the Holiday Inn Select at 455 S. Colorado Blvd., 6 p.m. Feb. 14.
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Outfield power source .Y
RMACChamps back in full swing by Rami Wilder The Metropolitan The Metro baseball team has high expectations following last year's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship. "I think we are the best team in the conference. I think (this season) is going to be a chance for us to show it," said junior outfielder and co-captain Brian Edwards. "Our expectation is to win the conference and the RMAC tournament and move on to regionals this year. lfwe fall short of the regional everyone would be pretty disappo"inted." Accomplishing Edward's goals won't be easy considering the difficulty of Metro's schedule, which includes a month-long stretch without a home game and more non-conference regional games against highly-ranked opponents. The challenging regular season will give the Roadrunners an opportunity to see if they have what it takes to surpass last year's team. Head baseball coach Vince Porreco purposely chose a more difficult schedule to prepare his team for tough conference opponents and to better their chances for selection into the regional tournament. "We have some long road trips against some good competition," Porreco said. "We are going to find out what we are made of on the road. We're playing teams like Central Missouri, which is in the top five in the nation pretty much every year. We want to find out exactly where we stand against the best." Edwards is also looking forward to his team's chance to show their talent this season. "The competition will be better for us," Edwards said. "We will know how we can play against the better teams instead of taking a light schedule into the conference, and the conference games being the best teams we've seen so far." Last year, Metro started strong, winning their first nine games, then struggled during the midseason. At one point they lost I 0 out of 12 games and put themselves in a position where they had to win 19 of their fina l 23 games to claim the conference crown. Porreco has looked back on last year's losing streak and plans on making sure it doesn't happen again. "Too many times you look ahead and then you let things slip by," Porreco said. "We have a lot of success early and then you take everything for granted and then you go into a lull and you have to bring yourself out of it. I think we need to monitor the highs and lows and be more consistent, where we are peaking at the end of the season.'" Porreco believes this year's team has the strength and leadership to overcome the rollercoaster of emotions and sustain over the long regular season. The Roadrunners strengths begin in the outfield. Seniors Aaron Garcia and John Burney will be back, along with Edwards who was first-team All-Conference in 2002 and led the team in hitting with a .459 batting average. Edwards led the conference in stolen bases with 39 in 2002 and his batting average placed him sixth nation-wide in Division II. Jased Devine, the designated hitte, slash occasional outfielder and 2002 RMAC All-Tournament team member, will join the three starters. "We have all of our starting outfield coming back, so I think we are going to be very strong ... the best we've ever been in the outfield, both offensively and defensively," Porreco said. "The bulk of our new players are
The Dugout (Returners in Bold) Noâ&#x20AC;˘ Name 2 CJ. Brown
Pos
YR Jr.
5 Matt Ludwig
c c
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INF
Jr.
8 Paul Workman
INF
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OF
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OF
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14 Jared Devine
OF
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16 Clint Cleland
INF
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20 James Edwards
OF
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21 John Burney
OF/1 B Sr.
22 Ricky Fuller
3B/1 B Jr.
25 Brandon Payne C/1B
Sr.
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OF
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The Bullpen No. Name 9 Burley Burns
file photo by Chris Lawson - The Metropolitan
Netro outfielder Brian Edwards slides safely into third base in a game last season. Edwards lead the conference in stolen bases (39) in 2002. in the infield. However, r think we have improved in every single position. We've brought in experienced players." These players include, C.J. Brown (starting catcher) and Ricky Fuller (starting at third base) who are both transfers from Sierra Community College in California. James Edwards will be starting at first base, Adam Wolfinger will start at second base and Clint Cleland will complete the newly-formed infield as the starting shortstop. One of the few weaknesses Porreca sees for the Roadrunners is that with 16 new players it will take some time for the team to come together as a group. Still, he is not worried about how the
ished last season with an 5.40 ERA. Humphrey is coming off an injury late last year that forced him to miss the RMAC tournament. Senior Dan Morasci had a strong finish last season and was a member of the 2002 RMAC All-Tournament team. Morasci will make a huge impact thi s year if he can carry over his success from late last season. The Roadrunners have a well-rounded team that should make the 2003 season an exciting one. There is plenty of veteran leadership from players like Edwards, Devine, and Burney as well as the addition of many new players who wi ll be looking to prove themselves.
Pos RHP
YR So.
1O Brad Swartzlander RH P
Jr.
15 Paul Fleming
LHP
Jr.
17 Mike Sloan
RHP
Jr.
18 Caleb Salankey
RHP
Jr.
19 Tim Price
RHP
Sr.
23 Brady Carlson
RHP
Fr.
26 Blake Eager
RHP
Jr.
27 Dan Morasci
LHP
Sr.
29 Jason HumphreyRHP
Sr.
32 Mike Crump
RHP
So.
40 Mark Held
RHP
So.
44 Robert Detling
RHP
So.
Men's Home Baseball Schedule Feb. 15 Hastings College (2) Noon Feb.16 Hastings College (2) Noon Feb. 21 Northwest Nazarene (2) Noon Feb. 22 Northwest Nazarene (2) Noon March 1 Nebraska-:()maha (2) Noon March 2 Nebraska-Omaha (2) Noon April 4 Fort Hays State 3 p.m. * April 5 Fort Hays State (2) 1 p.m.*
. 'We are the best team ln the
April 6 Fort Hays State Noon*
conference.'
April 25 N.M. Highlands 3 p.m.*
- Brian Edwards, Metro's All-Conference outfielder
April 26 N.M. Highlands (2) 1 p.m.* April 27 N.M. Highlands Noon*
team will perform. "I think we are going to surprise a lot of people this year, and in the end I think we are going to be competing for a No. I spot," Porreco said. "In the very beginning we are going to be very strong on the mound and defensively. Hitting will come with time and repetition." The pitching staff has five returning players including senior Jason Humphrey, who fin-
If Metro can stand up against the increased difficulty of this season's schedule, they will be in good position to advance past the RMAC tournament and begin to fulfill Edward's expectations for himself and his teammates. " I think we are going to be better this year than we were last year," Edwards said. "We have a lot more talent all the way around the field."
May 2 Regis University 3 p.m. * May 3 Regis University (2) 1 p.m.* May 4 Regis University 2 p.m.* *Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Game (2) denotes a double header
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Roadrunners clamp down after loss from DOWNS AND UPS on 17 - - Errant passes also shackled the Roadrunners offense against the Cougars. They turned the ball over 17 times. A night later, though, Metro made bail by beating Mines for the first time in six games, dating back to the 1998-99 season. "We were really upset about last night and we still were when we walked on the court (at Mines)," Lindholm said. 'We really needed to show people that we can win and that we can win by a lot." . Metro took an early 11-2 advantage against Mines, then fell into a pox of missed jumpers and missed free throws despelling their flawless the night before from the line. The Roadrunners,
though, were able to hold onto a 24-22 halftime lead. And somewhere during the 15 minute halftime show, Metro heard the chord, and the notes of its pre-season goals seemed a bit far off, both in place and in tune. They wanted the music back. If the season ended today, they would be the eighth and final seed in the RMAC Championship Tournament (renamed the Wells Fargo Shootout). But ifthe Roadrunners still want to host a conference playoff game, they can't afford another setback; it's now or never. "We just reiterated that their destiny lies in their own hands; they control it," Murphy said. "It's all about desire. We were really positive with them and they responded. They really want to do something and they want to be proud of their team.
They want to be proud of their school. They knew they weren't very well represented (against Colorado Christian). They wanted to get back." Lindholm led Metro on 20-7 and 17-2 scoring bursts in the second stanza. The 2002 AllConfcrence player got back on track by first putting back a missed lay-up. she then nailed a three from NBA range with a graceful trajectory, made two free throws, a hook shot inside and hit another long jumper. By the end of the two runs, the Roadrunners had a commanding 61-40 advantage with a minute and a half to play. "l 've tried in the last couple of games to shoot and not worry about it," Lindholm said. "And then I got that one shot (where) l wasn't worried; I didn't have time to worry about it. I got the shot, made
it and then l got the feel back." Metro definitely wants to keep that winning feeling heading into its final six games before the conference championship tournament at the World Arena in Colorado Springs. They can start by taking their frustrations out on Regis University Feb. 13 (during homecoming week). A win would pull Metro even with the Rangers (9-4) in the conference standings. Staked to an eight-point lead at Regis on Jan. 29, Metro allowed the Rangers (147 overall) to come back and win in the final minutes. A little revenge is Metro's ace in the hole. "Beat ' em up," Lindholm said. "We want to get them back for sure. We didn't feel like we should have lost last time."'
Defending champs doing just to reach the top from WIN STREAK on 17 - - - - As he does every year toward the end of the season, head coach Mike Dunlap has freed the offensive, allowing the players to read the game, get a feel for it, while keeping control. "This is the time of year where they now understand what our system is and now it is a matter of applying that to the games in a more free flowing way," Dunlap said. Mines' gunners, namely Bahl and Matt Luedtke who each scored 16 points, got going though, and they stayed camped in three-point land. Bahl scored 13 in the second half, while
the Roadrunners offensive did just enough at the end of regulation to shush the crowd for brief moments and their defense kept it a two-possession game. Metro's defense was all over the floor against Colorado Christian. Giving up only 56.2 points a game, the Roadrunners have carved out their niche not so much by putting up roadblocks, but by congesting three lanes into one with construction worker-type attitudes. Metro shot 54.5 percent in the first half, sprinting to a 42-26 halftime lead. Mutombo scored 19, and Kendall put up 14 points. Though they only scored 12 points and shot 19
percent after the break, the Roadrunners defense was so strong the Cougars never even pulled close. "l know that we are going to play great defense, the numbers are saying that," Dunlap said. "Offensively, we are blending still and I think because of the amount of energy we put into defense, it hurts us offensively, quite frankly. But that's OK." Dunlap treated the game against Colorado Christian as the bigger of the two this past weekend. To avoid focusing squarely on Mines, Metro practiced before the game and during pregame warm ups so they wouldn't look past the
Cougars (9-12; 6-7) lower record. With six games remaining, including the Saturday showdown against Mines, and the roughest road-trip in the league at Fort Hays State ( 17-4; 9-4) and No. 2 Nebraska-Kearney 20-0; 13-0), the Roadrunners' offense needs to match their defense, while their defense should, by all rights, be listed as unfair to other teams. "We've grown a lot as a team, but we definitely know that it is coming down the back stretch and we need to win games (because) every game counts," Kendall said. "We are trying to get all the pieces of the puzzle ready so we are in full fluff for the playoffs."
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Post-game party sponsored by SGA - Join us after the Men 's and Women's Basketball games at Brauns Sports Bar at 9pm. ls it Really Love? l-2:30pm. Informational workshop held in Tivoli 642.
Yoga: For Everyone 3 Classes Weekly. Tuesdays 12-1 pm. , 5-6pm. Wednesdays 121pm. Located in Tivoli 444. Yoga helps to relieve built up stress. T'AI CHI for the Body and Mind. Thursdays 12-lpm. Located in Tivoli 440. T'ai Chi 's purpose is to moderately exercise all the muscles and to achieve integration between mind and body.
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Growing Up Red and Brown. - lpm in Tivoli 320. Join Mary Lou Salazar, daughter of the late Robert Truj illo, Chairman of the Communist Party of Colorado. For more information, call (303) 556-3 124.
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Pan el Discussion - "The Hip-Hop Phenomenon: Past and Present." - 2: I 53:45p.m. in Tivoli 444. Who Am I a11d Where am I Going? - l 2l :30pm. Workshop held in Tivo li 642
Clearing up the Confusion - l-2pm at St. Cajetan 's with Nutrit ionist Jennifer Allbritton to learn about your best food choices co optimize your health and vitality. Lunch is provided. RSVP at (303) 5566594.
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Talk Story: Stories of Our Mothers - Tivoli 320A from l lam- lpm. Panel discussion with women of Asian , Pacific Islander, and Native American heritage.
Feb.24 Lecture - "Instit11tional Inequalities and People of Color. " - l-3:30pm in Tivoli Turnhalle.
Women and War - Central Class, #218 from 2-3:45pm. Dialogue with American women about their participation in World War 2. World of Love: Women's Relatio11ships in tire 19tlr Century - Tivoli 444 from 2:303:45pm. Discussion in conj unction with UCO professor Marjorie Levine-Clark's History of Sexuality.
Feb.26 Cultural Festival. - I lam - 2pm in Tivoli Turnhalle. Join us for food and entertainment from other cultures.
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