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Trusteesmuy kill athletics bv ClavtonWoullard TheMetrcplita, The Metro BoardofTrusteesannouncedlast Thursd.iythat they may considercutting intercollegiateathleticsto help supportacademics.

The nine-memberboard discussedthe matter at an out-of-town gathering at the Silverthome retreat of chairman of the board Biuce Benson.Towardthe end of the gathering, interim PresidentRay Kieft broachedthe sribject whenhe told the tustees$2.5million was spenton athleticslast year for only 150 student athletes.

Kieft alsosaidthatabout1,500students attendgdathletic eventsas spectatorslast year.

Metro Athletic Director Joan McDermott said the numbersprovided by Kieft are inaccurateandwere misused.Shesaidapproximately $1 million of the budgetedmoney last year came from studentfees and another$400,000 came from fund raising, revenueand non-athletic scholarships,including $35,000from ticket salesalone.

Accordingto CorporatePartnership Direcror Kristi Graham, the money from firnd raising included money from corporate partnerships, summercamps,coachingclinics, teamsworking at the Pepsi Cenler and Rockies games andconcessions, Another $600,000,which comes from the school,wasbeingusedfor athletic scholarships.

McDermott sai{ based on those figures, the only amountof money the board could saveby cutting athleticswould be around$500,000.

McDermott said there were approximately 261 studentsengagedin athleticslast year,5l percentof thosestudentscoming from in-state.

'The schoolhasreally championedour program and said 'Hey, this (is) what Metro's about," McDermott said. "Our departnent has helped the imageof this institution."

Student Trustee Harris Sineer said the

Student Gov€rnment Assembly President Felicia Woodson. left listens to her advocate Michael Huttner be. fore an Oct 24 me€ting. Student Tiustee Hrrris Singer filed compleints rgrinst Woodson, leadlng to her dismissal as SGA president

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OPINIONS

board reacted with shock when they leamed of the amount of money being spent on athlet: ics, but getting rid of the program is not an immediate matter.

"Eliminating athletics is not a 'going-to' at this point," Singer said. "The board is in the processof gathering information about whether athletics are critical to the college's mission or not," The board said the money could be befter spent on academic programs, scholarships and o3 faculty salaries. Faculty Senate President and biology professorJoanFoster said she would not advocate taking away the atNetics departrnent for that purpose.

"Why should our students have less an experiencethan any other college?" she said. "I don't like the idea of seeingMetro turnedinto a no-frills school."

She thinls the board was simply brainstorming, but she was angered by their considerhg to cut athletics.She also said the board should look at a re-evaluation of how the budget is set up because they shouldn't even have to consider cutting a deparfinent.

"To pay $500,000 for something that's affecting 261 students is not a bad investrnent," Foster said. "We shouldn't be making decisions where we're pitting program againstpmgram."

Benson said the athletic program was an obvious one to take a.look at because of the money involved. He added that the board will not be hasty in looking at wh€re cuts can be made.

"We will carefully evaluate the situation and be very thoughtful and deliberative," he said. "We will take a look at other programsthat might be suspicious."

In the next two weeks, Singer and Kieft will contact the student body to determine whether students would prefer to fund alhletics, use the money to fund other programs, or eliminate aho-

worked together to win their fifth strNight conferencemNtch by defeating the Regts Rangers 3-2 on Oct 24. The Borrd of Tluste€s are suggesting ellmimting M€tro rthletics in order to disdbute money to scsdemic programs. gether the funding currently used for athletics.

Benson said the board will also consider the issue over the next two weeks. '"The board's concem is to maximize the students' tuiiion dollar, determine the best use of students' money, and find the most efficient way of ensuring the college's core responsibility," Singer said.

He said he is determinedto get studentfeedback and noted that the board will not take any action toward program elimination at the next board meeting.

Metro's lntercollegiate Athletics department. founded in 1965. is home to 10 NCAA

Division II sports teams, including the men's basketballteam, which won championshipsin 2000 and 2002, and was a runner-upin 1999.

The women's soccerteam is also rankedNo. I in the nation this year.

Metro Sports Information Director Trent Nielsendisagreed with Kieft's statisticthatthere were only 1,500 studentspectatorsat sporting events last year, safing that the total number of spectatorsto view a Roadrunners'sporting eventduring the 2N2-2003 academicyear was 67, 915.

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SGApresidentousted byNoelleL,eaviu TheMefrowlitan Meho's Student GovernmentAssembly removedStudentBody PresidentFeliciaWoodson from o{fice, citing complaintsfiled agairst her by one of the SGA oembersclaimingthat she violated her job description and failed to live up to herduties.

Five SGA memberswere on the decisionmaking panel in Woodson'sadministrative hearing,oneofwhom will now takeWoodson's Dosition.

The hearingwas held in executivesessiorq meaningit wasclosedto thepublic.

"The studentsdidn't gel an opportunity to attendthe hearing,nor did the press,"Woodson said."I havea problemwith that."

Harris Singer, SGA representativeto Metro's Board of Trustees and the member who filed complaintsagainstWoodson,said the hearingwas closedto the public becauseit was a personnelissue.

He would not give f,rther information becausehe said it was an intemal SGA matter.

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'yes'on RTD Studentsvote Refqendumpinsesat all,threeAuraria schoolsto keepbuspassincludedin

sfudents' fuitioneverysemestsr on an issue that affects the cost of tuition . for all students,even those who choosenot, to ride the bus.

Marcee Weyrough,a Metro junior who Studentsat Aunria votedin favor of extend- takesthe RTD to school,arguedagainstthose ing the contract for the RTD bus passprogram who votedagainstthe contractextension.

"I don't think they shouldruin it for everyaspart of the regularsemesterhiition.

The currentbus passfee is S20,but Auraria body,"Weyroughsaid."l mean,it's only $20 a hasnot decidedon thecostfor thenextsemester. semester."

The only information that has been given thus The bus pass program contract is now far is that the fee will not exceed$24 underthe extendedthroughAug. 13,2005.

The vote, which was held on Oct. 21-22, extendedcontract.

The last time studentsvoted on extending had double the numberof studentsvoting from the bus passprogratnwas in April of this year, the previousreferendumsix monthsago.

Stampersaid thehighervoter tunout could be and the fee endedup being lower than the projectedfigure. attributedpartly but not entirely to an increase Of the 1,712Metro studentswho votedon in shrdentpopulation,becausethe numberof the referendurn,97 percentwere in favor of the studentsenrolled at Metro has not doubled in conti:actextensionwith RTD. Only 46 votes the past six months. werecastagainstit.

Stampersaid he wasnot surprisedaboutthe AssistantDirector of the Tivoli Jeff Stamper way the election turned out. "I anficipatedthat said, "These results are fairly consistentwith it would go this *ay," Stampersaid."It always past studentvotes (on the RTD referendum).It has."

He also pointed out ttat according to the hasalwaysbeena very favorableprogram."

The results from the vote show another last figureshe had about50 percentof the stuissueregardingsrudentpopulation.'According dentson the Auraria Campususe the bus pass to currentinformation at the.Registrar'sOffice, progam. In addition,he saidthat 30 percentof thereare 20,230studenti enrolled at Metro this the studentpopulation uses the program on a regularbasis. semester.

"There are no dorms on campus;this is a According to this number, only 8.5 percent of Metro's student population voted commutercollege," Stampersaid.'That is why

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SeniorAndrew Johnson,a stud€nt who studiesrt the music industry at UCD' rides the light rail Oct. 20. Johnson takes the light rail to campus four days a week and will vote to keep th€ RTI)

passfundedby studentf€es. we offer a programlike this to students."

Metro freshmanGary Keslar said he is in favor of the bus passprogrambecauseof the it offers. convenience "I can usethe RTD servicesfor a lot cheaper, andI spendlessmoneyon gas,"Keslarsaid.

"It's better to pay one lot sum each serrester insteadof everymonth."

According to documents supplied by Stamperdating from 2001 to the present,th€ votingon this issuehasrisen numberof students significantly eachtime the contracthascomeup for renewal.mlna vote on the RTD referendum

in April of 2001,only 457Metrostudents tumed out. The October 2003 vote saw nearly four times that numberof studentscastingballots.

Stampersaid tbe occurrenceof a low voter tumout is not out of the ordinary on college campuses.

"If you look at all elections on our campus, voter turnout isn't ever really that high.

I believe it's the same way on campus€s all acrossthe country." Stampersaid. "This particular vote, however, was the best voter tumoutwe've everhad."

Celebratingdisabled achievementsMetro begins bv Clal'tonWoullard TheMefrowlinn Last Thursday was not just a day to celebrate those with disabilities. While the annual Disability AwarenessDay was held in the Tivoli Turnhalle for those with disabilities, DAD committee chair Julie Mancuso said it's about more than that.

"We're highlighting ability," Mancuso said.

"It's ability awareness day and we're really 'ability' really focusing in on what the word means."

Mancuso, an assistant director of Campus Recreation organized the event, which brought .over 20 groups from around the state and country- Groups included Denver Parks and Recreation,the American Council of the Blind, the Adaptive Sports Center and the Rocky MountainMultiple SclerosisCenler.

The groups helped meet the goal of the day by providing information, Mancuso said.

"The dayls to break down baniers between people with and without disabilities and highby Ctrbtopter Stark- TheMehoplirot light accomplishments of people with disAiron Baker lifts weighb with his personal abilities; to provide information on servicesand tniner Tsylor-K€vin Isarcs during the 2003 prognms available on campus, as well as in the Disability AwarenessDay. Baker demoDstrates community," she said. the progresrhe has mrde througb his rehabillApproximately 400 Metro, 100 UCD and trtlve efrorts.IIe broke three cervical vertebra 400 CCD students are registered with the

while practlcing on his motorbike,

Disabilities ServicesOflices, making for a total of 1,000 disabled studentson campus,Mancuso said. That is only a minirrum, as not all disabled studentson campus have registeredwith the DSO. The real highlight ofthe event was keynote speaker Aaron Baker, a 24-year-old former professional motocross racer who is now an incomplete quadriplegic. Speaking alongside Baker was his mother Laquita Boulanger and his personal trainer for the past three years, Taylor-Kevin Isaacs.

Baker's ordeal began on May 26, 1999 when he was racing during practice and flipped offhis bike, landing on the ground and breaking three cenical vertebraein his spine. It paralyzed him from the waist down.

"The moment I hit the ground, I knew what had happened," he said during his presentation.

"My body just laid motionless; I was pretty much as still as the mck next to me."

While Baker is able to walk today with the help of crutches, he said it's still a diflicult process.

"It's really hard for me to walk," he said.

"But when I focus my energy,it's easy for me to manage any terrain."

He also said the ordeal has not only changed him physically.

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by DaciaCox TheMenopolinn Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority is nearing the end of its first recruitmentat Metro. In Januarytheywill makethejump from a colony to a chapterandoflicially becomeMetro'sfirst socialsorority.

Tobey Stein, a Tri Sigma alumna and librarian at the Auraria library, hasbeena driving force in the organizationof the group on campus.

"We arean amazinglydiversegoup," Stein said. "We're probably15 yearsaheadof the cuwe."

Steinsaid thereare40 young womenwho have receivedbids and are now pledgesand morebid cardswill be passedout the fust week of November.After that, no more new memberswill be accepteduntil springrecruihnent.

"It's not as stereotypicalas I thoughtit was going to be," saidNatalieLaMantia,a part of SigmaSigmaSigmasincelateSeptember.

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Michael Moore tacklesAmericans Thenotorious,controversialfi lmmaker, who wrote,directed,produced'Bowling for Columbine'visitsColorado byDawnMadura TheMetrcWlitnt Michael Moore, author, documentarian and political satirist, says that Americans are living in a country, "that has a systemof lifelong, enforced ignorance," that is being used by the govemmentto manipulateand oppress Americancitizens.

Mooreis promotinghis latestbook,"Dude, Where's my Country?" which debutedat No. I on the New York Timesbestsellerlist. The book explores Moore's theory of enforced ignorance,disorientation and rnanipulation of Americancitizansby the BushArtministration.

Moore, speakingto an energeticcrowd of more than 7,000on Oct. 15 at the University Arena,presented statistics of Denver'sMagness from a recentlfdfrb nal Geographicpoll. ln a study of 18-25 year old Americans, 85 percentcouldnot locatelraq on a map, 65 percent could not find Great Britain, and 1l percentcould not find the United Stateson a globe,saidMoore.

"Shouldnl it be a law that the majority of peoplein a countryknow whsreanothercountry is before bombing it?" Moore askedthe audi ence.

Shannon Salazar,a psychology major at UCD who attendedMoore's speech,thought thal Moore's reference to lhe National

Geographicpoll focusedwell on whereexactly this countryis lacking.

She said that in the Americaneducational system,"informationthat we needfor making wise decisionsis left out and our optionsare andlimited." streamlined Moore said that both the Bush administration and the mainstreammedia are taking advantageof the ignorance of Americans by reporting misleadingand incorrect inforrnation andleavingout crucialinformation.According to Moore, igporanceleaves Americans' opinionsrulnerableto manipulation.

Moore said that talking to Denver citizens on the 166StreetMall was"like night andday" comparedto his stop here last year. He has observeda hugeshift in opinionsof President Bushandthe U.S.occupationin haq.

The shift occurred,Moore said,becauseof the unaccounted-forweaponsof "massdistraction," the continuoustrickle of Americansoldiersretumingin body bags,andthe $87 billion this war could cost taxpayers.

Moore spokeof his dream for America: to haveit removedfrom thecontrolofRepublicans, who he describesas "angry white men".

Currently, Moore said, white men make up only 35 percent of America's population.

Two-thirds of the population is women and non-whites,making the "angry white men" a dying species,accordingio Moore-

"(The angry white men of this country) know that the chicks, faggots and people of color are taking over! Heyl Who let the chicks in?" Moore shouted.

Moore statedthat his dream for America is not far from reach.

"You live in a liberal country with progressive-thinking individuals," More said.

Moore explained that on issuessuch as the envftonment, abortion, gay rights, and the death penalty, the majority of Americans make liberal votes.

Moore insisted that the reason a liberal voting majority elects a Republican leader is because,"liberal leaders don't lead, they follow," and Americans want a strong leader who is passionateand aggressive.

Howel'er. Moore said. American citizens will see more Democratic candidateswith these qualities during the 2004 eleaion. Moore said he will not yet endorseany particular candidate, but told the audience that now is the time to "apply the pressure" and ascertain where the candidatesstand on each issue.

Galen Moser, a member of the audience, agreed. He said, "Michael Moore is getting the message out that we need to recognize our freedoms and we need to get involved in the political scene because the current administration has been taking away our rights consistently."

Moore touched on other issues that are featured in his books, "Stupid White Men," which has sold over 4 million copies; and "Dude, Where's my Country?"; as well as his documentaries, "Roger and Mei' lhe Academy Award-winning "Bowling for Columbine;" and his newest film "Falrenheit 9-11;" due to be released before November 20M. Denver is the 106 city Moore has addressedon a 33-city tour to promote "Dude, Where's my Country?"

"Alternative institutions" GuestspeakenLupeTapiaandDaniel Salcidowill be speakingon the subjectof "altemative institutionsand revolutionary praxis"from l0 a.m.to 1 p.m.on Nov.4 in Tivoli Room440.

Theseguestspeakersarepart of the BeyondChicanismoOral HistoryProject.

Where did Jimmy learn that judo chop? are$eatly encouraged to join Shrdents a debateon the effectsof videogames..

Are they simply entertainingor do they promoteviolence?

Debatewill lasttwo hoursbeginningat 1 p.m,Nov. 4 in Tivoli Turnhalle.

Finding inner peace From2:30to 3:30p.m.on Nov. 6 the Rev.Najah Lightfoot Bagley will be , in Tivoli Room 640 to teachstudentsto usetheir intuition. as well as the benefits ofhealing herbsand smudging(a Native Americannadition).

RAAP teacheswomen .. protectionskills The Rafe AssistanceandAwareness Programwill ofrer severalselftefense workshopsto femalesaged 13 and older in a supportiveatnosphere. .

A spotmust be reservedby e-mailing wilkini@mscd.edu Classeswill be heldfrom 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 (Tivoli Room 640), Nov. 13 (Tivoli Room 440), andNov. 20 (Tivoli Room 440).

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Athletic departmentexpressesoutrage tom.ATIILETICS on 1

SALARIES IntercollegiateAthletics Department,2OO2-2O03 .Joan McDermott, Athletic Director $ 86, 814 .Mike Dunlap, Men isBasketball Head Coach $ 123, 393** .Danny Sanchez, Head Soccer Coac h/Ath letic Bus ines s Manaser

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According to Nielsen, there were a total of 27,483 spectatorsat last year's men's basketbail games and a combined 4,608 spectators for the women's and men's soccer games.

'Both Singer and Bensonnoted that the issue will not see much discussion at the next board meeting or the following one, and will most likely be taken up later in the school year.

Metro sophomore and goalkeeper for the men's soccer team David McRealry transferred from California to Metro this year becauseof the soccer team- He said the teams provide things that can't be measuredmonetarily.

"You leam to becomea lot more responsible becauseyou've got to come to practice and be on time," McReavy said. "lt teachesjust any kid a lot about life in general."

Metro freshman and transfer student Tom Wingquist said he supports athletics because of his personal experiencewith it, but thinks he would vote to stop paying the student fee for athletics if the board held a vote on the matter "I think the money should be going towards the education of the students,"he said.

Men's basketballHead Coach Mike Dunlap said cutting athletics would cause a deoreasein enrollment because of the legacy of Metro's sports teams. He said over 9 million people watched the thrbe championship games Metro played on CBS. "We are the most important public relations that (the school has)," Dunlap said. "There's a direct correlation between the state of Colorado and drawing people in a feel-good way !o this institution and Metro athletics."

Metro shrdent and president of the Auraria College Republicans George Culpepper agreed with Dunlap about the influence of athletics on enrolhnent.

"It's important to rally behind your athletics department because that's going to get the name out for your college, that's what I feel is going to bring recruitrnentinto the school, whether it's sports or not," he said.

College Republicans said Friday they will team up with Metro Progressive group Creative Resistance in an effort to appâ&#x201A;Źal the idea to Kieft and the board. They will send a letter to the boar4 as well as to Gov. Bill Owens letting them know they think the board is wrong.

Creative Resistanceofficer Joel Tagert said he agreed to be a part of the effort with the College Republicans,but notjust becauseofthe livelihood of the athletics department. "l oppose any cuts to higber education." he said. "I hope (the College Republicans)will join us in opposing any cuts and with the re-evaluation of state revenue-raisingpolicies, especially the Taxpayers'Bill of Rights (TABOR)."

One member of the College Republicans, Metro sophomore Tim Kish, said he isn't against lis group's decision.

"I think most people come to Metro for academics," he said. "This is a commuter campus and people don't want to come back all the way down herefor a volleyballgame.

Benson said nothing is concrete yet conceming this matter.

"Right now things remain in limbo; this is a wide open issue," Benson said. "(The board) will take time to weigh the costs and benefits."

ChristineChoy and ReneeTajima's AcadernyAward-nominateddocumentary, "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" will be shownstartingat noon on Nov. I I in Tivoli Room651.

Discussionson judicial issueswill take placeafter the viewing.

For moreinformation,call (303)556J t)z

Becomingadvocates Gay,Lesbian,Bisexualand TransgenderStudentServicesis holding a workshopto addressoppressionand offer ' ideason how to fight it.

Studentsof all sexualorientationsare encouragedto attendand participatefrom 2 to 3:30p.m.on Nov. 12 in Tivoli Room 651.

For informationcall (303)556-3132.

Making menopause'easier A licansednaturopathicph'ysician,Dr. Carrie Daenell,will be visiting Auraria to discussnaturalhormonereplacement, estrogenand progestem4e,and will answer manyquestionsaboutmenopause.

Daenellwill beginspeakingat noonon Nov. 12 in Tivoli Room640.

In the Oct. 16 issueof TheMetopolitan reporter Tabitha Dial's story "Local filmmakersshowcased"was missingthe byline. The Metropolitan sFives for accuracy.Report any mistakesto the news ediwr at leavitn@mscd.edu.

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This alumnaegrouphasbeenhousehunting a "HalloweenieRoast." new chapter. for the Costrimes areencouraged.At 6:30p.m. on Investors have been consulted,but no speNov. 3 there will be an open-housewhich will property hasbeenfound yet. cific game night and sisterhood event. include a They aresearchingfor a housenearcampus More informationon theseeventscan be with Metro obtainedby visiting http://www.geocities.com/thathasa goodresalevaluebecause, two more sororities and the idea of entertaining metrosigma. with oth- a fratemity,they are not surewhereGreekRow "You leam how to communicate skills, organizationand wouldultimatelybe. ers, time management Tri-Sigma offers a stipend'to help out how to deal with conflicts," said Roxanne Ewell, recruitmenldirector for Tri-Sigmaon with expensesassociatedwith field study for students studying therapeutic recreation at beinga member.

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Studentswho receivethesestipendsare Steinsaidthesororityis lookingfor girls of awarded up to $300. strongwomanly character.

Shesaidthesegirls shouldbe goodpeople, with a strong senseof peNonal ethics, are motivated and who want to give back to their communiry. . "Researchdoesshow that peoplewho have an internal connection to camDusare more likely to stayandeamtheir degree,"Steinsaid.

Shesaidthat it doesn'tmatterif thal connection is the chessclub, athleticgroupsor any other club on campusbecausethey all give needed

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Greek Letter Day. There are many students who were involved in Greek life at other schools, but have transferred to Metio.

"It's an aspectof life that they miss," Stein said. "lt really does supply a component that's been missing."

JessicaMoore, a Metro sophomoreand new member of Sigma Sigma Sigma said, "I think that Tri-Sigma will benefit all of its members by creating strong fiiendships, a good source of support and it will also help people academically."

The Tri-Sigrna Denver Alumnae Chapter has aided the Metro chapter in g9fting started.

This alumnae group is one of the largest Tri-Sig:nra has, with around 300 alumnae in the area.

They have been voted Ahunnae Chapter of the Year, which means they are an outslanding chapter in terms of philanthropy and commrmity servlce.

LaMantia attributes part of the sorority's successso far on these women.

with others, time management skills, and Of$iltliZatiOn how to deal with conflicts" Roxanne. Ewell, RecruitmentDirectorfor Tri-Sigma This is in relation to the sorority's national philanthropy,the Robbie PageMemorial.

This memorialwas namedafter a boy who died of polio and the originalgoal of the programwas to find a cure for that disease.

A cure was found in the 1950s and the philanthropywasmodified to help sick andhospitalized cbildren,which was done by donating moneyandservices. . Tri-Sigmanow supportsa play-therapyprogram at DallasMemorial Hospital.

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SGA Constitution Article fV: Purpose l) to ensuremaximum studentparticipation in MSCD govemanceand policy developmentthat directly or indirectly afects students,referredto as sharedgovemance; 2) to ensurefair representationof all MSCD shrdentsin all areasof the campus commmity: 3) to receive, investigateand take action on student complaints, concems and problems; '4) to provide an official voice through which studentopinions,concems,and ideas may be expressed; 5) to inform all studentsof SGA activities, meetingsandgoalsandto encourage participationamongMSCD studentsin com. mittees,boardsandgeneralSGA activities; 6) to maintain and update an SGA Policy Manual which establishesproper policies and proceduresfor the adminisfration of specific guidelinesbroadly statedin this Constitution, which shall include, but not be limited to: r) appointnent and replacementproceduresfor SGA members b) voting procedures c) disciplinaryprocedures d) dutiesandresponsibilities e) budgetaryprocedures Article V: Declaration of Rights A. All MSCD students shall enjoy the following rights: 1) to recognizeas invalid any MSCD policy or directive that violates the liberties outlinedin this adiclei 2) to be free ffom discriminationon the basisofcolor, creed,religion,gender,sexual orientation,physical capability,marital status,nationalorigin, political ideology,socioeconomic.status,ageor sex; ' 3) to have the'freedom of assembly, speechandpress; 4) in the eventthat chargesor complaints are brought fodh by other students, faculty, sta{f and/or administration, all MSCD students shall enjoy the right to due process;to be informed of the nature of the clarges or complainB; to be given a speedyand impartial hearing;to be able to obtainwitnessesfor and be confrontedwith witnessesagainst;to appealdecisionsto a higher body: to be fiee from excessiveor unusual sanctions;and to seekout any appropriate advocatewhile the investigation resideswithin the boundsofthe college; 5) to invoke initiative, referendumand recall electionsas per judicial byJaws and Election Commission policies and proce. dures: 6) to be grantedfreedomof information on all SGAproceedingsoutsideofexecutive session.

plans;i;d;efl Woodson firomSGAonI H ow e v e r, Woodson said the matter was not internal becauseit affects the entire student body. She. said thereis a lack ofa fair and balanced student govemment that lives by its constitution.

Singer said as a group the Felicis Woodsotr looks over SGA was unproh€r notesdurirg her lrst dry ductive, but as as SGA president. individuals very successful.

"The disfimctionalism of the student sovemmentis entirely due to a lack in leadership, which is designedto bring this group together," Singersaid."Ms. Woodsonhasfailed at this."

Somestudentswho do not serveon the SGA have concemsabout the meetingbeing held in executivesession.

A day before the session,Metro student Lindsey Trout expressedher feelings about Woodson'shearing.

"I have seriousdoubtsaboutthe faimessof tomorrow'shearing,"Trout said."There is clear conflict of interestrelating to the five SGA officialswho will be decidingthe issue."

She also said that any shrdentof political scienceand legal processknows that to have a fair hearingall elforts mustbe madeto eliminate a biasedjury.

"I believe she had a fair trial for sure."

Singersaid.

'CandaceGill, SGA vice presidentof student fees, also feels that Woodsonhad a fair trial. She sat otr the decision-makingpanel in Woodson'shearing.

Gill said shewas able to set asideher feelings toward Woodsonin order to give an unbiaseddecision.

But Woodson'slawyer MichaelHuther said the hearingwas outrageousandunfair to his client. He waswith her throughoutthe hearing.

The evidenceagainstWoodsonwas not releasedto the public. Singersaid it is not of publicinterestbecause of intemalissues.

"I myself did not receive the so-called evidenceuntil 10:07 a.m. beforc tle hearing," Woodson said. "How could you defendyourselfl" The hearingstartedat 10:30a.m., Friday, Oct. 24 in the Tivoli and lastednine hours.

"My witnesseshad to wait for over four hoursand thengo backto work, so I'didnl get to call any witnesses,"Woodsonsaid.

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Shewasnot availablefor comment.

Prior to the hearing, many SGA members spokeout againstWoodsonand her inability to completehegjob.

They said Woodsoncontinuously accused rnembersof,beingracist towardher.

"Being blind, I face discrimin:tion aswell," Singersaid.

Dermis Bergquist, an administrative assistant to the SGA, had many complaints againstWoodson.

"I've alwaysbeenafraid of Felicia," Berquist said."I've alwaysbeenafraid to be in the . office with her."

The next stepfor Woodsonandher lawyer is to appealthe decisionin StudentCourt,which is a different hearingwhereSGA membersarenot process. a part ofthe decision-making is a panel of five Metro's Student Court . studentswho are not SGA membersand who conducthearingson complaintsmade agtinst a particularstudent.

A separateincidentinvolving Woodson'sactions is also drawins her to StudentCourt.

Woodsonrecentlywascriticizedby members of theAuraria CollegeRepublicansfor speaking out againstthe recentappearanCe of right wing advocate,and author of the controversialAcademicBill of Rights David Horowitz.

The SGA and ACR said she violated her dutiesas presidentbecausesheusedher title as SGA presidentwhenad&essingthe college.

They say that by doing so she was speaking on behalf of the entire college, and noteveryoneat the college agreeswith her views aboutHorowitz.

The Auraria College Republicanswere going to take Woodsonto ShrdenlCourl but have decidedagainstit becauseof her recentremoval fiom ofrce.

GeorgeCulpepper,a member of the ACR" was the key memberwho wantedto take the issue - to StudentCoult.

Culpepper, who has many issues with Woodson'sactions, does not feel that she is receivinga fair trial by die SGA. "I do not feel the studentsare being.treated fairly at this point," Woodsonsaid. "I am now concernedwith the rights of our studentsat MetroStateCollege."

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Gay,Irsbia&Biserual,Transgendered students Studelrt Senrices saluteinqpiring atMetro wtromakea differcnce ryJmiGrubh TlwMaopffinr Two officers and a doctor were honored and a new $1,fi)0 scholarshipwas announced at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Student Seryices Annual High Tea for Allies at St, Cajetan'sOct, 22. The event was part of GLBT AwareoessMonth, Theprogramwascalled*TraciirgInspiration: Cdlebratingthe Doctorsof the Past,theAllies of the Presentand the Leadersof the Future."

Eachyear,the tri-institutional ofiice seeksto identify and celebratea student,a staf member anda facultymembertheyconsiderto be allies.

The GLBTSS office defines an ally as someone who: challenges stereotypes,questions assurnptionsabout GLBT people,encourages dialogue on GLBT issues, learns about the GLBT community and explores ways to integrateGLBT issuesinto their lives.

This year's ally honorswent to Community 'College of Denver Student Body President Hector Madrid; Kim Clark of Metro New Student Orientation and Anna Sampaio, University of Colorado at Denver assistant politicalscienceprofessor.

Also honoredwith Director's Awards were the staff of the CCD SrudentLife office and the studentstaffof the GLBTSSoffice. .

The event,which featuredtables set with beakersand lat equipmentand hostswearing lab coatsasa tributeto themedicaifield, started with a buffet-srylebanquet,followedby a brief introductionandthenwentinlo a shortpresentation abouta new kind of honorbeinggivenout at the Tea:a portraitand biographyof a GLBT notable who made a contribution to medicine

and scisnce.

GLBTSSprogramassistantJulieThompson readher biographyof Dr. SaraJosephineBaker, a lesbial andsuftagette who worted to help get rid of eyeinfectionsand help motherstakebetter careoftheir babies.

As the portrait was unveiled, the crowd let out an "ooh" followed by an 'ahh."

Steve Monaco, director of health services at the Health Center at Auraria. annourcedthe scholarship,which will be giveir out to a GLBT studentnext fall.

Monaco worked with Thompson to put togetherthe portrait and biography."This was one of the easiestcollaborationsI've experiencedbecauseof the quality of the staff," Monaco said. "I told them the parametersand they ran with it."

Monaco said that adding the GLBTSS portait to the SHADES prog'am, which stands for StudentHealth Advocates for Diversity in EducationServices,is a big stepfor diversity.

"The GLBT community is often not includedin diversityissues,"hesaid,but shouldbe.He addedthat it is "very fitting" that the GLBTSS in SHADES. offrce is now repres'ented Following the SHADES presentation, GLBTSS ProgramAssistantMailyn Faulkner sangMariahCarey's"Hero."

She said that she chosethat song because allies are likd.heroesto the GLBT comrnunity.

After that, the Ally Awardsw€re presented.

"He haspromigedour office that if we need anything,he will do.everythingin his powerto help,"GLBTSSProgmmAssistantMishkaChar said beforepresentingthe StudentAlly of the Yearawardto Mad'id.

"I'm humbledand honoredto acceptthe

award," said Madrid after the ceremony."The GLBTSS is such a $eat goup to work with and be a part of what they do. As studentbody president,I feel we needto educatethe stud€nts aboutthe divenity that is out there."

Next, GLBTSS Director Karen Bensen announcedthe StaffAlly of the Yearawardee.

"Kim hasput herself out in front as an ally.

Kim is an advocatefor all studentsand celebratesthe vast diversity on our campus.She hasrcgularly attendedour eventsover the years and in this pastyear,sinceour office movednext to hers,Kim steppedup to the plate as surrogate director of GLBTSS whenever I was away," Bensensaid of ClqJk. "It's a real honor to be part of this group," Clark said rifterward."I feel very lucky. As long as I've beenon campusand gone to lhesebanquets,I'vo always admiredthe winners. It feels good to be recogni"edbY them."

The Faculty Ally of the Year, Sampaio, could not be present,but shewas still honored

by GLBTSS ProgramAssistantErin Durban.

"Anna hasalwaysbeenthere for supportas both a professorand a friend," Durbansaid.She said part of the reasonthey were honoring her was becauseshe "teachesqueer rights issues" in her classes.

Last were the Director's Awards,which can be givar to anyonethe director feels deserves an award.

This year,Bensenchosethe CCD Student Life o{fice and her GLBTSS studentstaff She said the CCD StudentLife officb staff had beenhelpful in publicizingand supportingthe GLBTSSeffortsandevents.

The Annual High Tea for Ailies also benefits the Metro StateGLBT Gill Scholarship, whi# is $2.000per year for four years4nd' go"i to - incomingMetro fieshmanbasedlon pastinvolvementandconTmitment to the CLBT communlty.

Monacosaidit's a beautifulexamoleof how the campusembraces diversity.

"It's changedrny perspectiveon life," he said, "and .living with a disability, you realize the things you take for grantedin normal life.

It's changedmy perspectiveof what's real, and what meansthe most."

Bakersaid his motherwasreally instrumental in helping the healing processbecauseshe wasthe one who soughtout Isaacs.

Boulangermid that after oneyear,the insurancecompanyhad determinedBaker had gone as far in his rehabilitation as he could go, imd releasedhim from any further services.

"He was not readyto start rehabilitationor exercisingon his own," sbesaid."We just w€re not able, becausehis needswere so great, to continuethat on-goingtherapy."

Bakerbeganworting with Isaacswhenlhey met on JuneI 2, 20fl), slowly bringing him back to his former h€alth,and evanbeyondtbat. *When I met Aaron, he was slumpedover like a dead man," Isaacs said. '"Today he is jumping from machineto machinelike a starving man on a Chrisbnasham."

Bakersaidultimately it wasaboutmakinga choice for himself to get bett€r,somethingthat continuestoday.

I makea choice;I choose "I dowell because to exercise,"Bakersaid."I chooseto keepmy body in optimalhealth."

"It was ahazing to me that somebodywho was in that situation could have the perseverance,the dedicationandhard work ethic necessary to be able to rehab his body to the point where he's actually defied the odds and done whatdoctdrstold him hecouldn'tdo," Mancuso saidaboutBakbr."I thoughtthat his storywould be very motivating for others who m4ybe feel in their situation." somewhathopeless UCD doctoralstudentBarry Ashworth,who with multiplesclerosisin 1980, was diagaosed was scheduledto speak at the event, but was unable to becauseof an accidentthe previous night. ' DAD committee member Lisa Mccill spokefoFrAshworth,with his story and some wordshelad prepared.

"To nid, ability meanswe eachneedto recognizeow own uniquetalentsandusethoseto thebestofour ability,"shesaid,"and alsoto be thankfulfor the gifts thatwe're given."

Ageism,the forgottenism in society

by JayVasconcellos TheMetrcwlitnn Clnthia Rich, social activist of 40 years, author,lesbian,and womanof 70, spokeabout ageism to two groups of Metro studentsand faculty at the Golda Meir House on Auraria CampusOct. 23. fuch's first lecture,titled "Are Old Women ReallyOld Women,andLookingAgeismIn the Eye," was presentedto an introductory level women'sstudiesclassof Metro students.

The subjectof ageism,accordingto visiting AssistantProfessorof Women'sStudies,Arlene Sgoutas,is addressedin the women's movement,but is overlookedby the media.

"Ageism is part of the matrix of oppression when you talk aboutgender,race,class,or sexualorientation," Sgoutassaid In a formal definition, ageismrefersto practices that condessendto, patronize,marginalize, and that are contemptuousofold people.

'Ageism," said Rich during her presentation, "Is 40 yearsbehindthe other isms,suchas sexism,racism,and lesbianism."

Sheaddedthat ageismis a form of sexism becauseit is mostly directedat old women.

"Old Woman" is not a moniker that Rich finds ofreosive. Rich advisesthat the old should claim who they are.

"As long as it's huniliating to be called old, it will be humiliating to be old," continues

Rich.

To illustratea point,Rich heldup a signthat read, "Tonite is the big wet T-shirt contest for womenover70!"

"Our mediaand culturetells u,sthat older women'sbodiesaredisgustingandhideous,and contemptfor old women is so pervasivein the world that many(women)don't evennoticeit," Rich said.

What does offend Rich is when someone calls her a cuteand feisty old lady.Wordslike 'tute, spry, and feisty" are words that thosein theageismmovementfind offensive.

Rich said,"The implicationis that an old woman has just done or said somethingthat peopledon't associatewith older women but with 'normal' people." She addedthat the implication is that old women are outside of whatis considered "normal."

Bongiwe Gcule, a visiting assistant professor of English and women's studies at Metro. is from SouthAfrica. Gcule offered her observationsof Westem society, and said that our society's approachto age was a tragedy. "ln the third world, anyhing younger than 60 is calleda girl or a boy,evenifyou haveseven children. You wait for the day when you cansit up andbe heard,"shesaid.

Following Gcule's comment,Rich bristled at the stereotyp€of "with agecomeswisdom." $ich concluded her presentation by challenging young women in the audience, "Do not separateyourselvesfrom old women,

becauseif you do your energieswill pour into trying to hold back the aging clock. Women can'tmakea commoncauseor delrlop political positionifthe youngandold don'tjoin efforts," shesaid.

Rich's secondlecture,titled, "Can Ageism be Unleamed" was presentedto Sgoutas' "Women of Color" class. The class was a mixture,consistingmostlyof womenanda few men,rangingin agefrom 18to 40.

Rich encouraged During the presentation, a lot of studentparticipationas sheiompared groupsin our old peopleto othermarginalized society,such as homosexuals,immigrants,and Jews.

Rich went on to discussl0 stategiesthe dominant society uses to suppressminority groups,and the strategiesthat thosegroupsuse to survive in the culture.

A survival strategy that Rich knows well is activism. She is a co-founder of The Old Women'sProject,an organizalionthat works to draw attenfionto how old women are affected by all issuesof socialjustice,andto combatthe ageistattitudesthat demeanthem.

"We're all going to be old, so it's odd that we don't rise up againstageism,"said Metro studentColleen Flynn affer Rich's talk. Flynn added that she was going to start by being more awareof the languagethat sheuseswhen speakingaboutor to old women.

Rich would count that as a lictorv in the fight againstageism.

by Wiliam C. Moore- TrE Meopktot Cl,nthh Rich, tuthor of the book 'D€sera Y€ar3: Undrcsming th€ Amerlcan Dream' spcrks Oc{- 23 itr the brsement of the Goldr Melr Housc- In h€r speech,Rich criticlzrd soclety'sview of the elderly rs undesirable rnd fccble She sdd thrt rgebm b r forn ofserism becrusalt's urudly gerrcd towrrd old women. Sherlso rld r tghtlng stnaesa rgdnca rgekm k rctivtum.

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Triclg not treat,for Metro athletics Some say that darknesshas been lurking behinda door on the third floor of the Tivoli.

A dartnessthat'sso daik that manyof us can't see it until it's gone. A darknessthat's more evil than anlthing Felicia Woodson's ever done, JoelTagert'severprotested against,or the stoners evercampedout forI'm told that there is a darknessthat's more hierarchical than a laddeq and more unjust than feudalism. It's Halloween, and I'm told that the athletic departmentis very afraid of what lurks beyond their door.

Whal are they afraid of? Are they afraid that people will stop coming to their games?

Are they afraid that the chemistry and biology departmentswill gain the upper hand on excitement? Are they afraid that StudentsSupporting Positive Dance Culture - somehowthis is a real club - will take to the court or field? Let's get real; they are afraid their funding will be taken from them by an administration that stoppedjust short ofcalling them monsterslast week.

The athletic departmentisn't a monster, it's more like a Cookie Monster - it makes you enjoy yourself, rvhile it devours your goods. But I always liked Cookie Monster when I was a child, and I like the athletic departmentnou'.

Is it the athletic department'sfault that they gelmore money than chemistry or biology? Is it their fault that nobody goesto watch the teams play? I say that it's the students fault if the athNiCk Bahl Columnkt

letic departmentlosesits frurding. Studentsneed to make time to go see our nationai-championship-quality men's basketball team, our No. I ranked women's soccer team, and./orour No. 4 ran-kedwomen's volleyball team. Have you ever thought that the reason so many people .,r'alk around campuswith their headsdowr is because they like to bury them in the sandas soon as they get off campus?

I'm sure you all have very busy lives. I recommend this to some of you: Take the key from under the seat of the #37 campus golf cart so you can make it to classon time. Someofyou work full-time. Some of you have a life outside of school. Some of you have intemships and relationships. Some of you like to spend time at the bar chatting with friends and making new friends. Some ofyou travel. Some ofyou like to go to the gym a couple of times a week. None of this is an excuse, becauseI do all of those things aid still make time to attend some of the athletic events.

I can't discountthe people who do more than thesethings. Some oI you are so busy stuffing acid down your throals that you didn't even realize we have an athleticdepartmenton campus. but I'm sure you're not reading this. Some of you enjoy televisionjust a little too much. Some of you are too busy playing volleyball by the flagpole to go watch a game. Some ofyou surf the Intemet in our new "Trading Spaces"computer Iab until you have to go home and passout.

Would you really be missing all that much if you wenl to a game or two?

I'll admit that I'm a linle biased when it comes to athletics at Metro. I've been admir-

ing the way Lester Strong streaks down the court looking for the oop on every single play for the last .seven years - he's an exciting player to watchl ['ve played sports with Michael Bahl, who is a damn good basketball player, since he was bom, and yes it is a little embarrassing to have your younger cousin durk the ball in your face every Christmas thanksMichael!

And how could I not mention the women's soccer, volleyball. and basketball teams? Most, and I mean most, ofthe best looking and smartestwomen on campus, outside of the joumalism department of course, play on theseteamsl These are all reasons I make time to gq see our athletes. If rle don't support our athletesthey won't support our campus w'ith publicity, entertainment, or cash from ticket sales. All of these things are good for our campus, but it takes a student body that cares about the campus and not just themselves to keep our athletesaround. Athletics make this campusa better place for us all.

I hal'e only t\r'o solutions for this problem.

First, make time to see a game or two; you just might like it. Second,have the cheerleadersin their uniforms passing out free burritos every single day! That would motivate me to go to even mpre sponing events on campus - it has in the Dast!

The environmentally friendly future In a time of unparalleled consumerism and pact on the environmenl. One suchtechnique is *aste, it's niceto knowthattherearestill people using natural lighting that comes in through the out there who are lookins to the future. In variety of windorvs in the building. This serves

Brvan Goodland Columnist

Boulder,.oneof the most progressive areas of the state, the Boulder Community Hospital decided it was time to look toward the future.

The Denver . Posl reported that the building was among 67 others around the country which would receive an award from the U.S. Green Building Council for its

environmentallyfriendly design.

The building uses a variety of "green' building techniquesthat not only enhancethe atmosphere of thehospital,but alsolimit theim-

a twofold purpose; it cuts down on electricity costs, but also creates an environrnent that is more comfortable for the patientswho must stay there. Everyone assumes that environmental friendliness means we have to make sacrifices and give up things, but more often than not it actually adds to our lives.

Also, during the construction of the hospital, the designers incorporated environmentally ftiendly additions like organic paint, Xeriscaping, and recycling the waste generated during the construction. Once again, these are simple things that any company could do if they simply put some thought into it before they started whatever they were about to build- One would think this type of thing would fall into the category ofcommon sense,but as we all know there

is neither anything common about having sense nor in having the ability to utilize it.

Companies need to start realizing that not only do they have an impact by the very construction oftheir offices and corporateheadquarters, but theseplacescontinue to make an impact on the earthon which we all live- Wheneveryou look at one of those monstrous towers downtown, stop to consider how much electricity, water, and energy of all sorts the building uses.

Then think in tum how many nahrral resources it takes to create that energy and how that affects your life. fhe consumption of energy causes an incredible impact on our environment. It pollutes the air we breathe and the water we drink. It also causesacid rain and smog, hence the brown cloud that permanently inhabits the Denver skyline. Now, will simply constructing eco-friendly buildings solve all this? Honestlt the answer is probably no, but it will swe put us

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Boulder is accusedof all sorts of things.

Peoplethink ofBoulderitesaship'pies, treehuggers,anda varietyof otherthingsthatprobably couldn't even be printed in this paper What Boulder is in actuality is a forward-thinkingand environmentallyconsciouscity that we could all leam lessonsfrom. This hospitalisjust one exampleof what the city officials in Boulderare ableto accomplish.lf you haveeverbeenthere you're sureto havenoticedthe bike trails,the busesthat actuallyget used,and the numberof pedestriansthat inhabit the city. Denver could certainlytake solne cues from Boulder,and, hopefu\ our leaders will realize that being concemedabout the environment is not just for tree huggers,aging hippies,and thosecrazy Boulderites.but that it shouldbe of concemto everyone.In the end, it just makessenseand that'sascommonasyou canget.

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Real leadershipresolvesdifferences Pettinessreigned and capriciousnesswas Adding to the farcewas the fact that Wbod- the state. By its nature, the group drew some king as our Student Govemment Assembly son's erstwhile replacement,Krista Kauftnann, rather difficult people who tendedto dominate decided"in a closedhearing,to remove Felicia wasactuallyon thepanelthat removedWoodson discussionsanddisrupt meetings.

Did we kick them out for it? Of coursenot.

Woodson from her office from office. Hasn't anyonein the SGAheardof qs studentbody president last Friday.

Don't get me wrong.

I'm not saying Wcodson

Joel Tagert Columnist

CreativeResistance,that the Board of Regents would be voting in the next couple of weeks on whether or not to totally eliminate Mero's - sportsprograms.

The CollegeRepublicansaskedus to join with themin protestingthe proposedcuts,which would divert $2.5 million from sports toward studentaid and faculty salaries(which are suffering from existing cuts). We are, of course, happyto do so. CreativeResistance,alongwith UCD'S StudentsTaking Action, have opposed cuts in higher ed fimding from the start,and we opposethis cut with equalpassion. ' Ofcourse,onemay well wonderwhatwould be cut in placeof sports. The Board of Regents doesn'texactlyhavea choice;their budgetis set by the state. There aren't many things left to ' cut. If the statebudget continuesin its downward spiral,the boardwill startcutting academic programs;andat the top ofthe list arewomen's, Chicano,andAfiican Americanstudies.

The College Republicanssay they don't want to seetheseprogramscut, either. Great!

SoI'm askingthemto.joinwith us in askingour Republicanleadersto fix the problemscausing the cuts:the Taxpayer'sBill of Rightsanda regressivetax structurethat favors the rich. .

We have a methodof raising state revenue for social programslike higher education. It's called taxation. Want to help higher ed?

Tax the rich.

"The CollegeRepublicansaskedus to join them in protesting the proposed ;..i:*L:i"t";Xffi saying that none of the chargespresentedby the cuts, which would divert $2.5 million SGA warranted her remoYal:and moreover.the from sports..." fact that they "convicted"

her on all eight or nine accusationsprovesmy point. ' It doesn't help that, at the public portion of conflictof interest?Jeez. If only I couldhave the hearing,they didn't providereasonsfor their votedout someofmy old bossesandtakentheir action. Nor did it help that their deliberations job. werebehindcloseddoors.Theyjust baldlypreStudent governmentis supposedto teach sentedtheir decisionwith all the pompousness studentshow to work together. Conflict is inofthe kangaroocourt they were. herent in organizations;the trick of leadership It was obvious they'd made.up their minds is leaminghow to stickwith it andresolvethose before they ever enteredthe room. How else conflicts.Youdon'tjust kick someone outat the could they convict Woodsonon chargesas siliy first sign of difficulty. and couras a "lack of compassion,.flexibility, Someyearsago,when I was living on the teousness?"Vy'hatkind of chargeis that? If we Big Island of Hawaii, I worked with a group could removepoliticians from ofrce on charges advocatingho'oponopono,a native Hawaiian like those,we'd be left with a powervacuumthe methodof reconciliation within the family asan sizeofGeorgeBush'sego. altemativeto building more prisonsthroughout

We welcomed them and worked with them in the certaintythat if we could resolveour differencesthe group would be strongerfor it. To do otherwisewould be to revertto the exclusivity of a junior high clique.

It's obviousthat there'ssomethingwrong with the SGA. Rernemberthat this isn't the fust time this has happened;it's at leastthe third.

Minimally,SGAmembersshouldbe requiredto take their complaintsto studentcourt for a public hearingratherthan an intemal processprone to personalgrudges.

In othernews,membersofthe CollegeRepublicansinformedour campusactivistgroup,

Lettersto the Editor Partisanpolitics in the Felicia Woodson debate issuewith her leadershipareracidlly motivated.

Doesshehaveanyproofto backup this claim?

If I don't agreewith her,as I don't in this case, is it becausesheis a "strongblack woman?"Is asstuthisthekind ofleadershipthatwe deserve dents?I couldcite otherexamples ofineffectual leadership, butI understand thatspaceis limited.

I feel the abovequotesp.rovemy point.

Sothequestionarises:Why doesJoelTagert blindly supportan ineffective leaderof our shrdentgovemment?

Why doesn'the demandbetter representationfor the shrdentsof the Auraria Campus?

Mr. Tagert claims that Ms. Woodsonhas a right to speak becauseshe representsher constiluentsand equatesthis to George Bush.

This is faulty logic. DoesGeorgeBush question why we are allowing Howard Dean to spread his messageacrossthe country? The obvious answeris no. Mr. Tagert is comparing apples to oranges.

As for his assertion that Ms. Woodson "should defendher right as presidentto act and speakas an advocateon behalf of her constituency - we the stud€nts,"doesn't he really rnean the studentswho agreewith her? What about studentssuchasmyself that don't agreewith her staterJentsand ideas?Doesthat meanwe don't deserverepresentationfrom our govemment?

Shouldow presidentbe speakingas a representative ofthe entirestudentbody when it is likely that no morethat halfofthem agreewith what is leing said?Again, the answeris no.

I also wonder what Mr. Tagerthas against GeorgeCulpepperand the Auraria CampusRepublicans.It seemsto me that they are doing a greatserviceto the studentbody of the Auraria Campusby adkingfor the resignationof an incompetentand divisive snrdentbody president.

I ask Mr. Tagert,what is mean-spiritedby this artack?Don't the studpntsef this campus deserveeffectiveleadershifftom their student whohave,, body lidedent? DoesMi:: TaEFttt&ElthatMs. irynlrineth1 th.e_ SGAboardmc:nbers

After readingseveralcolumnsby columnist Joel Tagert I felt the need to respondto some of his allegationsand statements.As a student, I was appalledthat Ms. Woodsondecidedthat it was okay to ignore what the SGA had ag€ed upon and insist on speakingat the protestbefore Mr. Horowitz'sspeech.

The fact that she was quoted it TheRoclgt Mountain News and The Denver Posl made it all the worse.As an institution of higher education, it is the Auraria Campus'duty to provide studentswith speakersand viewpoints ffom all areasofthe political and ideologicalspectrum.

It seemsto me that by speakingin the manner she did, Ms. Woodsondoesnot agreewith this fact. That alonemakesher unfit to represent the studentbody as a whole.

The fact that shewas alsoreferredto by title severaltimes gives the impressionof an intolerant studentgover-nmentthat is not interested in providing its studentswith a wide anay of lecturesand educationalopportunities.This fact aloneis causefor action againstMs. Woodson. lf this were the only occurrenceof prob' lems under Ms. Woodson's t€nure, perhaps suspensionwould be appropriate.However,Ms. Woodson'stenureas presidenthasbeenmarked with accusationsand resignationsby a staff that sheherselfputtogether.A govemmentcannotbe effective for its constituentsif there is constant in-fi ghting andaccusations.

Ms. Woodsonhas beena divisiveforce in not to mentionon camher own adminisfration. pus as a wholg.I quotefrom the Aug.l4 ,Vol..

26 issue,# 6 article in TheMetropolitan written

by Noelle Leavift.In this article,.MsWoodson states,'1he group is haying problernsfocusing on studentsbeciruseSGA is having intemal problems."

Shealso states,"I am a sffongblack woman a4d that is.rct alwaystake.nin a positive sense,.

I guess."It seprnste,mo that Ms..Woodson,is:

Woodsonis an effectiveleader,eventhoughshe has beenmired in controversysince before the Auraria CampusRepublicansevenbroughtforth their motion?

As she herself admitted,her administration ' Evidently, hashadtroublefocusingon students. that'sfine with Mr. Tagertas long as sheshares views similar to his owa. Wly elsewould he continueto defendher?

It seemsto me that Mr Tagertis committing GeorgeCulpepperand exactlywhat he accuses of: a meanspiritedatthe CollegeRepublicans Culpeptack.Justreadhis columns.He accuses perof tryingto "dig up a bunchofdirt on Felicia.

Woodsonand seeif it amountsto enoughto kick her out of office." The fact is nobodvhad to dis

up anl,thing.The facts are there for anybodyto see.

I seem to rememberMr. Culpepper stating that this is not a partisan attack, that.if a Republicandid the samething his courseof action would remaintrue. He and his organization would do the right thing andaskfor the resignation ofthe individual.I takehim at his word.

However, I don't think that Joel Tagert would continueto hold his vibw if the student body presidenthad protestedagainsta Michael Moore or an Al Frankenspeech.That begsthe question;who really is the partisanhere? .

-Brian'M.Glozbach

Letterfrom the SGA Dear StudentBody, Thd StudentGovemmentAssemblywould theopeningof two positions. like to announce Vice Presidentfor Diversity: The duties requiredof this position are as follows: To attendand serveasa memberofthe Equal Opportunity Advisory Council .Meetings, Metro President'sDiversityInitiatives,and serveon the StudentAffairsBoard. To form comnittees to help facilitate studentconcemspertinentto diversity- The role of the \rP of Diversity is to advocatefor the studentin areasthat concern divenity.

SACAB - StudentAdvisory Committee to the Aurana Board Representative:- This job requires that the representativeattend monthly meetingsof the Auraria Board,attend weeklySGAand SACAB meetings.Members considerand investigatemattersof planning, operatioq developmentand or.gqnia1tion of to, and AHEC; advise,makerecommendations

formulate proposalsfor action by the Auraria Board for thesemafters.They are also responsible for the review the financial statementsof the Bond FundedFacilities. Membersinvestigateandmakerecommendations to theAuraria Board concemingthe operationof the Auraria Campus. The Role of the SACAB representative is to be an advocateto the Auraria Board on behalf of the shrdents.

If you have any interest in joining the StudentGovemmentAssembly or want more information about the open positions, please cometo our office and fill out an application.

We are locat€din Tivoli Room 307. All applications aredueby Oct.3l.

Serving on SGA is a great way to get involved on campus,and it is greatexperience for the real worldr 'sincerely, StudentCoierffbient A$rfiibly . I

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Witches'Ball boils and bubbles ModemPagans carryonancienttaditionsof the"Old TimeReligioni'

byRicltrdBoemer nEMewlitul The holiday is known the world over by many names: Samhain (sow-in), Shadowfest,Old Hallowmas, tsestivalof the Dead, Day of the Dead(El Dia de los Muertos),All SoulsDay or All Hallows Eve / Day - which is the origin of the word, Halloween,after it was christianized, in an effort to convertpagans.

Halloween, as we know it today, has its 'origins in old Celric times. The Celtic people spreadthe holiday from lreland and Britain and . into Franceand Germany.

Many harvestfestivalsaroundtheworld still have a touch of the old, which is celebratedat this time of the year.

Burning the Wicker Maq children caroling up anddown the streetsat duskafter the harvest; carving pumpkins; handing out treats; spooks, goblins and bonfires arejust someof the remnantsof the old Celtic traditions.

Halloweenis the pagannew year,the end of a year spentworking the soil and then bringing in the harveslbeforeOct. 31.

It was the time when cows or sheepwere slaughteredand offeredto the gods;when preparationbeganfor the long cold winter ahead.

Many of Halloween's syrnbols, although misinterpretedtoday,are still alive.

Wlfches: the . wise ones, traditionally womeo, who knew how to read the weather lntterns; somewere midwives,or herbalistsand halers. kter, they were persecutedby the new * Christianity - for their knowledge ":{{igqg unma:trytne ctan'shistory Wfl&fdl3; *'rnd knew the ceremoniesofold passingknowl- threefeetaretbe symbolofthe threefaces ofthe -4e from generation to g€neration.Witches goddess:maiden, mother and crone. lt{ot rmtil I'"'{4Eq neverconsid€redto be evil peoplein their much later was it consideredan instrumentof time itil the new religion declaredthem so and ev4 but the caul&on of old wasa symb<ilof the mother's belly and birth: a symbol of life. The ; begatrto penecutethem relendessly. .-:.Black Cetr: in old Burope,catsw€re invahr- cauldron is associated*ith many goddesses: ableintoeping down the rodentpopulationuntil Hecate,Demeter/P€rsephone, Circe, Siris andCbristianityassociatedcatswith evil. During the Branwen;and gods:Odin, Indr4 Cernunnos.

Buniing Times, hundredsof thousandsof cats Black end Orrnge: black absorbsatl ofher wert put to deathalong with men and women- colors and is said to take up any evil and renSomeblame this senselessact as the causeof der it harr ess. It is the color of deep wells, tbe Black Plague. Today, some still consider the night sky, good earth, and fne soot. The the black cat as an omen of evil, even more so color black was used to exposeevil up until shouldit crossyour path. the church changedits meaning.Orangeis the Black Cauldron: most were cast of iron. color of aunrmn,the changingleaves,pumpkins blackenedfrom use.Many stewswere prepared and other gourds. It is the signal that winter is and breadsbaked in the cauldronof old. Three approaching. imn feet kept it sturdy and gaveplenty of room Fire: a symbpl of life, wirmth, transmutato shove hot coals rmderneath.Some say the tion, and change.It kept homes warm in the

by ChrbtopherStar*- Ihe Mebwlitul Cotrtcttrntrin ttc costlmscontestrpplrud otheNwhowd|( in tbe pNrrd€rt tb€wltches'Ball in Nortt Derver. The.errctrtdr€fr n€rrly 500 plrticiprnts to .the0ve-hour celebration.

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winter and cooked the foo4 and spreadingash on Qb.land lstuned meny valuablemineralsto T sddl.Fire was oftenued as a tdol to foretell tG fuiurs, suchas when young girls tossednuts into the fire to predict one\ iove life. Fire was an impofiant elem€ntin every.home,and to let a fire go ont ovemight wabconsideredbad luck Jeck o'lmternc: started ofit in Ireland as hollowed:out turnips, used to light tbe way for tbe ancestralspidts, who retumedeveryOct 3l to partake of the dumb supper.These lanterns were either hung from lhe roof near the front door, or placed on a windowsill and left buming all night. Children or young men, known as Strawboys, would go door-to-door asking for soul cakes, fruits and nuts. Sometimes,a Strawtny would leave a symbol of his interest in a youngwomanat her homein hopesthet she would court him.

The Dead or Skeletotrs:the mortal remains of those who died becamethe symbol of the ancestors,In many parts of the world, the deadare not feared.Instead they are consulted or asked to guide the living. In places like Mexico, people would decorate graves with flowers, food and candlesas a way to welcome , back the dead.

All Soul's Day, Nov. I becamethe day to celebrate,affer having stayedup all night.

What brings out the real witch in all of us?

AWitches'Ball, of course.

The Witches' Ball. held at the Masonic Centerat 35th and Federalfrom 7 p.m. until -well past midnight Oct. 25, brought together around500 people.

Two bands,SaxxonWoodsand Twinflame, played throughout the night, while people shoppedor receiveda psychicreadingFoodsof all kinds were on salein the main hall dom "Monster Munchies" like "bonesand chips," to "Dinner of the Dead" with 'totten vegetablslasagna"or "sacrificial chicken sandwiches."

To wash it all down there was "swamp watef' or 'tauldron cofee" for &ose having

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rouble foying awake.

In one of the c€dtter'supstairsroornas(nrc of Denver's bestdrunmen kept up rhe bedifor hours,giving thosewho haveneverery@eed live tribal-style &uming a nrg on the rbul and fee! until there was no longer a chmcd of resistingand they joined 6ose alreadydr"d"g or moving to the beat.

Laughterandjoy filled the festiw envidtnmentMany a wi&h dressed, of coune, as a witcb, and other colorfi costumesabounde4 including tbe dead, cartoon characters,gdds, goddesses, fairies, ninjas,vikings, elves,sprites, Scottish highlanden, and those who chos€ to comein their everydaydress.

People from many different walks of life .came fron all over the state: Golden, Fort Collins, Crreeley,Denver, Boulder and Castle Rock. Peoplefrom all walks of life padicipated in the celebiation.

The midnight ceremonywits a retelling of two Hindu deities, Shiva and Kali, with a main theme of 'tight action" and transformation.

Over 200 people took part in the drama,retelling the story.

A little bit of somethingfor everyoae,the Witches' Ball became a place for people of varying beliefs to come togetherand celebrate, catchup on gossipandenjoy one another.It was certainlythe eventof the yearfor pagansofall kinds.

Nchard Boetner is thefounder ofPagans of Meho, a grcup that explorcs spirituality and can befound on the MetmConnect portal- .

Boettner was born into Paganism and has been practicing the faith since 1985. Contact him at boetne@mscd.edu.

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Graphic image and story by Ian Neligh In 1968, with a budget of $114,000,Bosco's chocolatesyrup and a 35mm camera. Director GeorgeRomeroboldly marchedinto the proud annalsof B movie history with a film about seven people trapped in a farmhouse, madly fending off a bloodthirsty legion of the undead. "Night of the Living Dead" thrilled theater audiences aroundthe world, essentiallygiving birth to the zombie film genre.

Roughly based on the book "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson, Romero kick-started the gerne by creating his own zombie mythos, which inadvertently started the famous one-upmanship befween the American and Italian zombie-film pioneers, each one trying to outgag the other. The exposed entrails of "Dawn of the Dead" continued Romero's macabre journey, as the blood-soaked sequel to "Night" in which four tiends find themselves holed up inside a shopping mall

'(gasp!) honibly until things gci wrong.

"Dawn" wasn't the end of Romero's flesh-devouringzombie epics.This odysseycontinuedinto "Day of the Dead"whereaudiences gotto watcha new castofcharacters deal with military insanity and gnashingzombie incisors. A host of other filmmakershave followed Romero's example into zombie stardomwith movies such as the brain-chewing "Returnof theLiving Dead," the techno-zombiethriller "ResidentEvil" and most recently the Euro-hip blood-vomiting "28 DaysLater."

After nearly40 years,themorose moansof theundeadwill bemobbing theaterswith a new intensitynever beforeseen,with two sequels.Keep an eyeout for "Returnofthe Living Dead4 and 5," "ResidentEvil 2" and,yes,beingre-made,resr[Tected and releasednext yeax,"Dawn of the Dead."

Eric's Top Ten SlasherFlicks: l) Hafloween-MichaelMyers,Need I saymore?

2) TexasChainsawMassacre-Z&e moviethatstartedtheslashergenre.

3) Nightmareon Elm Street3: TheDream Warrior-Nothingbetter thanFreddyKruegerwith mental patients.

4) Houseof a ThousandCorpsesRobZombiebflick.Nothingshortof genius.

5) American Psycho-Basrzessman by day,serial killer by night.

6) Bride of Chucky- Thekiller doll getsmarriedandhasa kid 7) Natural Born Killers- Iors o/ killing, lots offun..

8) Very Bad Things-l deadstripper leadsto a bloodynightmare.

9) Halloween2- MichaelMyers returnsfor moreblood. l0) Friday the 13th,Part Six: JasontakesManhattan-"/asonkills New Yorkers.Goodtimesfor all who are lookingfor a goodscare.

Tim's Top Ten ScariestMovies 1) The Birds (1963)- Scary because Hitchcock was a master 2) The Exorcist (1973)- Satanpicks on a kid; God wins 3) The Shining (1980)- Two words: Heeere'sJohnny!

4) Jaws (1975)- Everyonescreams when Ben Gardner s headpops out of his sunkenboat.

5) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)- WesCraven'soriginal, before Freddy becamefamous.

6) Poltergeist (1982)- Steven Spielberg wrote, TobeHooper directed this classic haunting tale.

7) Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)- Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.

8) Carrie (19761- Piper Laurie and SissySpacekas dementedmom and telekinetic daughter.

9) Rosemary's Baby (196)- Satan makes a kid. Mia makesfaces.

10) Jacob's Ladder - Macaulay Culkin in a cameo . . . oooh, scary!

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Englishprofessorrocks byDacia:Cox

d English professor at Metro the wordsthat descriheDavid who is a n:itional recording

artist,.has recently released,twonew CDs: "Whete the Dark Road Starts:.Songsof Love" and"rainforest& tropicalanimals." ' He *us awardedthe National Parenting PublieationsHonorsAward for 2003 for 'tainforest and tropical anirnals", which features children'shits such as "Banjo Catfish" and "GreenAnaconda,"a favorite of fellow Metro EnglishprofessorNancyMoore.

The song,abouta greensnakethat weighs 300 pounds,and "lies in the sun and tastesthe air with his flickering tongue" says, "(He's) The biggestsnakeyou've everseen."Not only is the songcatchy,but it also incorporatesmany aspectsthat appealto children, suchas the rep etition of the monotone"green anaconda."

Many of tlg:*ril$'on this album teach children about the animals Williams sings about. "Praying Mantis" tells abouttle behavior of praying mantises and accentuates,in a humorousway, that these insects eat other insectsand sometimeseven their own species.

'I look religious,but I'm not. I'll gobble you right on the spot" is part ofthe chorus.

Williams' favorite children's book is "G.randmt :Esde'suGiv&ed Wagon." *It's about my grandmotherwhen she was a little girl," Williams said. This story is usedby fifth gra.dereaders,now.

"I put a museumon the Website for teachers so they cui accessinformation," Williams said. This Web site tells all aboutEssie'siour-

by YoditGidey- flre Metupliton Singer, soDgwriter and Metro English professor David Williems writes and performs fun and educationalmusic.wbenhe is not terchitrg.

. ney acrossthe country in a coveredwagonand documentswhere everyonein the joumey and their descendents endedup."

"Where the Dark Road Starts: Songsof Inve" is an acoustic alb"m that can best be classified as folk music. It was recordedby David Williams and his band the Hot Club of the Rockies;this band is conposedofa stand. up bass,mandolin,guitar,and a violinist.

This low-key musig is describedon the band's Website as gypsy jazz. Some of the songsmove the music into a more contemioorary mindsetwith their themesand llrics, and somearemellow and relaxing.

Moore said that the last time she saw Williams perform was on Labor Day. He was wearing all black and his wife was wearing all pink, "I thought that was interesting;they Moore said. dressedmonocb,romatic," Moore hasheard from Williams' creative writinq studentsthat he is a very strongteacher and safs she would like to take a class from him on how to write yo',ng adult literature.

Williams has other talents besides his writing and music. Moore said "He knows ways to get professors into cars out of." theyhavelockedthemselves

. Metro celebratingehoralmusic byTiryetNguyen IlreMeDwlitst

Komelsensaid,"I think it is goingto be rrally valuableto havethesechoi$ on campus and to seeit. A lot of times,peoplehaven't heard of Metro, even though they krow the Auraria Camptrs."

Komelsen has been preparing for the event since last spring. He is excited about the festival and. even with minor worries, he is optimistic about how it will

High schoolchoral ensembleswill be factng the music departrnentat Metro Statein an allday choral festival.

As a part of the Choral Celebmtion at Metro State,which they plan on holding annually, high schoolchoirs from all over Colorado will convergeat the King Center for performance sessions,clinics, critiques and vocal masterclasses. The choirs will also at0enda performanceby the Metro Choir, the Men's Choir and the Vocal JazzEnsemble.

The celebration will include a unique -for opporhrnity the novice singers. Two top vocalists from each school will be selected by their respectivedirectors to attenda vocal masterclass.

Director of Choral Activities Michael Komelsen explains that a master class is when somebodyperforms.usuallyin front of an audience.for a masterteacher. Komelsen added that, in this case,the master teachers will be the Metro voice faculty. The singers will get feedbackon stageand they will most turn out. ."lt's a little stressfuljustbecause likely go up and sing bgainto try to improve. there'sa their performance basedon the feedbackthey lot ofthings we haven'tanticipated; thingsI'm aregivenby thefaculty. not sureabouthow they are going to go. but Therewill be 15 high schoolsparticipat- I think we're well-organizedand (the schools) ing in the evdnt, with choin as far away and havebeenreal excitedto come," he said. .,. Sincethis is the fiIst year for the festival,' diverse as Buena Vista Select, Fort Morgan : i-l is also the first time anything of this nahre Singersant Golden24th StreetSingen.

hasbeendoneat Metro. Kornelsenexplained that therehave beenhigh school visits before, which have been"mini" versionsof this festival.

Thereis alsothe JazzCelebrationwhich involves jazz bands and choirs coming to campus. The Choral Celebration is a bit of "an off-shoot of the Jazz Celebration" saidKomelsen.

"It's been a long time in the planning phases. , . we're doing a numberof festivals andwe'retryingto kind ofcoordinatewhatwe aredoingwith thedepartrnent,soit startedwith the JazzCelebrationa1Metro State:now this is

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tive experience for all theparticipants.Hâ&#x201A;Ź said he anticipatesthat all the studentswho come andmotivatedto takewith will be encouraged themall that they lâ&#x201A;Źarnedandto be inspiredfor the restof the schoolyear. "l'm hopingthattheywill comehere,enjoy our campus,enjoyinteractingwith our faculty andbe reallymotivatedwhen andour students they go back to their schoolsto continueto improveassingers," saidKomelsen.

The Choral Celebration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ThursdaS Oct 30 at the KennethKing Center. Admissionis free.

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Athletics crutnot justified I'd like to start off this column by personally thanking the Metro Board of Trusteesin advancefor possibly destroying my collegeexperience. ' Recently,a headlineon the front pageof The DenverPost read:"Metro Statemay ax sports."Apparently,the boardthinks that by cutting the athletic programhere at Metro, it will improve the academics.How can a student's academic life be improved if he/she doesn't have any teams to root for? The problem with the board is that they are looking at this from a money perspective.Since when has college been just about academics?

Try telling anything Eric Scott different to fratemity and @ sorority members. Even the lvy League schools have athletics. lf all Metro has is academics. please changethe name to Metropolitan State Technical School.

There is, however, some good news. We can still have a school nickname.

Instead of the Metro State Roadrunners, we can be the Metro State Bookthumpers.

For some reason I think when the board was sitting around sipping coffee at chairman Bruce Benson's ranch in Silverthome. there must have been something other than coffee in their cups. Why did I come to this conclusion?

Well, obviously they didn't take into account the major changesthe "college" will underyo.

The heaviestchangewill be the job losses.

First, you have the coachesand assistants,then you have the athletic staff, and to ice the cake, the game staff, who are the people who operate the scoreboard, keep stats, and control the sound system.All in all, that's an elimination of around 100 positions, give or take a few Wait a minute... this just in... that would be 101 positions. Whose position is that? Yoq're reading his column at this very moment.

I do have an idea of how the Board of Trustees can put even more money toward "academics." They might as well eliminate all ofthe work-study programsand put that money toward "faculty raisesand scholarships."What is the difference betweenwork-study programs and athletesreceiving scholarshipsin exchange for their play? The program elimination would take away an education from about 150 hard working, deserving students, and give scholarships to at least 150 other students, probably more. Okay, that might sormd good, except, how is it right to take an education away from someonewho has eamed it? That's about as right as Tony Siragusa becoming the new naked cowboy in Times Square,NY That's just plain wrong.

Maybe the elimination will happen and maybe it won't. There's really nol much I can do except gripe in this good ol' column of mine. One thing I'd like know, though, is ifthe Trustees are considered "faculty," because the program elimination is supposed to give the faculty a raise. If that's the case,the Board of Trusteesis somethine that can be "axed."

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by CalvinCaudillo TheMetrcpolittm In the game o.n Friday, Oct. 24, Metro women'ssoccer(16-0-1,1l-0 RMAC) put their unbeaten record up against the Regis Rangers (11-4,4-7 RMAC).

Regis came out with defense, as their freshman goalkeeper Joanna Humphreys was able to block 2 breakawaysby the Roadrunners' leading goal scorer, sophomore forward Amy Leichliter.

Metro found another way to score: the comer kick. Senior forward Naomi Clarke kicked the ball from the left side of the field; it curved over the goalkeeper and into the net to give the 'Runners a l-0 lead. That was all Metro needed as sophomoregoalkeeperMandy Allen and Metro's defensestopped all sir shots attemptedby Regis.

"It was a very physical game," Clarke said.

"My goal really could have (gone) either way." ln a meeting held last week, Metro's Board ofTrustees discussedcutting the Metro athletics programs.

If that were to happen it would directly affect the women's soccer program, which is currently ranked No. I in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

The news came out Friday, the day of the Roadrunners' game against conference rival Regis.

Head Coach Damy Sanchez said it was a surprise to everyone in the athletics department.

"Right now, no decision has been made."

Sanchezsaid. "Our job is to play soccer,and our goal is still to get to the NCAA Toumament."

Currently, Metro women's soccer is ranked No. 1 in the nation, and Sanchezdoesn't know whether or not where his team finishes thrs seasonwill be a factor in the school's decision.

He said the team needsto play soccerand focus on its opponentsto end the year strongly.

Clarke played a part in the Roadrunners' win on Sunday, Oct. 26, when Metro played the CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves (6-ll, 4-7 RMAC), another conference rival. Metro fell behind 1-0 at 9:58 in the first half, but won the game 2-l- Allen went out to stop a breakaway from CSU-Pueblo, which left Metro's goal wide open for CSU-Pueblo to score.

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"My goalreally could have (gone) either wav.tt

-Naomi Clarke sentor forward in the game when Clarke took a shot that froze CSU-Pueblo senior goalkeeper Nadia Fercha.

The goal came ^t 27'.49 in the first hall and it was Clarke's 1lth ofthe season.Junior forward Meisha Pyke assistedon the goal.

After playhg most of the game knotted at l-1, Metro got the final goal from Leichliter (14 goals), who received an assist from junior midfielder Ymara Guante (10 assists). The Roadrunners were able to stop a late offensive charge from CSU-Pueblo to keep their No. I ranking.

Clarke's play in the past two games has not been overlooked by Sanchez.

"Naomi has risen her play and provided

leud"..liip for the team," Sanchez said. "Her work rate is excellent."

Last Thunday, Oct. 23, Clarke, the threetime .All-American. received the RMAC Offensive Player-of-the-Week honor She is second on the team in goals with nire and second on the team in assists,also with nine.

Clarke's selection marks the fourth time this seasona Metro player has eamed the Player-ofthe-Week award.

Friday, Oct. 3 l, Metro will travel to Las Vegas, N.M. to take on the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls (7-8-1,4-'1-l RMAC). The RoadnrnnersdefeatedHishlands 2-1 Oct. 10.

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Oct. 24- Home CSU-Pueblo #l Metro Goals: l, CSUB Absher,9:58. 2, M Clarke, 27:49. 3, Metro, Leichliter, 74:29.

Saves: CSU-Pueblo, Fercha,9.

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Oct. 26- Home l2Tot Regrs 0 0- 0 I 0- 1 #l Metro Goals: l, Nfetro,Clarke, l6:16.

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Oct. 24- Home l2Tot l0- I R .gr Metro 2 l- 3 Goals: l,.f[-etro, Gordon, 15:32.2, Metro, Cousins,34:48.3, Regis,Bcrg 36:02.4, Metro, Grecu,Bl:47.

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On top of just being ranked No. 4 in the nation, the Meao volleyball team has won the past t€n games in a row, giving them a flawless record for the rnonth of October.

The Roadnrnners,now 14-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, alrd 204 overall, beat the Colorado Christian Cougars 3-0 last Tuesday,Oct. 21, and the Regis University Rangers3-2 Friday, Oct. 24.

Although the Roadrunners seem to have no problems in the RMAC, the NCAA Toumament is just around the comer. Sophomore outside hitter SheenaMclaughlin saysshe seesthe team performing well in the toumament. All the hard work the team has demonstrated throughout the seasonwill "pay oIf in the end" Mclaughlin said. "l think we'll go very far (in the NCA4)," Mclaughlin said. "We all see us going to the National (Elite Eight Toumament)."

Senior outside hitter Jessy Roy said she is confident about the team doing well in the tournamem, She says the team's potential comes from performing every game to the best of their ability, but regional game play is at a higher level of performance.

"We know for sure we'll make it to the regionals," Roy.says. "Once we're there, we're a different team."

The volleyball team recently went from sixth in the nation io fourth, a big achievemeht for the team. Mclaughlin said good rankings should not get to the players' headg and that pride should not get in the way of performance.

"It feels good (to be ranked fourth), but rankings don't really say anything," Mcl-aughlin said. "We're the team everyonewants to beat," "We don't care (about the ranking)," Roy says. She said national rankings are just insignificant votes. "lt doesn't mean anything.

Where we stand in conference and regional rankings are important to us."

Mclaughlin is a sophomore in NCAA eligibility, but is a junior credit-wise in her coursework. She played for one year with Westem State.beforecoming to Metro. She says there is more determination involved with the Roadrunners.

"With Metro, we definitely work a lot harder," McLaughlin says.

Roy said the team has come a long way during her four years. She said the coaching

by Jmhua Lawton - Ihe Menoplitor M€tro's St€fanieAllison (*14)and ReneeHazlewood (#9) attempt to block s Regb shot during the Roadrunners'3-2 win Oct. 24 at Resis. M€tro's record standsat 20{, 14-1 RMAC. techniqueshave always been the same, and the players make the most difference. Roy says she knows what the team is able to do and what to expect.

"Defense is the biggest thing that keeps us alive," Mclaughlin said, but there are al,,!€ys areasthat need improvement.

When a player is not bringing enough determination or attitude to the team, or when somebody isn't "playing.their game," the team may become disadvantaged,Mclaughlin said.

Roy said the biggest area in need of improvement is the team's on.court communication.

Visualizing what she wants to achieve in an upcoming game,practicing areasofweakness in previous games and how to apply thosg things accordingly throughout the team are methods Mclaughlin usesto preparefor each game.

The Roadrunners next game is away against the Colorado Mines Orediggers (10-14) at 7 p.m. Friday,Oct. 31.

Teamkeepsstreakalive bvDonaldSmith Ments Soccer Friday,Oct. 3l 2:30 p.m. at Auraria Field Metro (10-6-2,4-4-2 RMAC) vs.

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TheMemryolinn Lastweekend,the Metro men'ssoccerteam tried to keep alive a streakalive that hasbeena primary reasonthe team remainsin the playoff hunt.

Metrois 2-I - 1 aftera loss,while outscoring their opponents5-2 in that streak.

"We havehad to battlein a lot of games," saidheadCoachBrian Crookham "We are leaming how to compete, we are leaming how to battle every day, (and) sometimes,we understandhow to win, too."

On Friday,Oct. 24, the Roadrunnerssought a win againstrival Universityof RegisRangers.

Metro beganthe scoring in the l5th minute when a through-ball from senior forward Alex Grecu connected with freshman midfielder/ forward David Gordon,who was capitalizing on a breakaway. midfielderZach Laterin thehalf,sophomore Cousins,who just finishedservinga one game

suspension afterbeingejectedthe weekbefore, rifled a fiee kick past Regisseniorgoalkeeper Mike Montgomery.

"First gameback in two weeksand (it was) pretty muchmy first shotofthe game,and I put it in (on)a directkick," Cousinssaid.

At 36:02ofthe first half, Regissophomore forwardCodyBergtookseniormidfielderLance Snodgrass'loband headedit past Roadrunner Eric Butlerto makethe score seniorgoalkeeper 2-t.

No one could put another dent on the until the Slst minute,when Grecu scoreboard scoredwith a free-kick goal of his own to give Metrothe3-l victory.

"I'mjust lucky becauseI'm up front,and I get all the glory becauseI scorethe goals,but it's really a 0eamthing," Grecu said. "We've lmproveda lot sincelastyear."

Metro's gameon Sunday,Oct. 26, ended in a tie, in a game full of surprises.The first surprisecamewhen sophomoremidfielder Aldo Alcaraz-Rezamade his retum to the line-up

after an injury that kept him sidelinedfor a few games.[n the l lth minute,Alcaraz-Reza fired a deflectedpassinto the lower left comer of the neL In the 29th minute, 'Wolves seniorforward Ben Adetoye kicked in his own reboundafter failing to scoreon the penalty kick. The teams wentinto thehalf with a l-l score.

CSU-Pueblocontinuedto deny Metro the lead,until a seeminglyharmlesslob by senior defender Corey Gonzalez was headed by Mike Muravezto gve Cousinsover goalkeeper the Roadrunnersa 2-l lead.

CSU-Pueblo redshirt freshman midfielder RyanCreagorkicked a leboundinto the net with onesecondremainingon the clock.

"It was a hard-fought game. I thought we had our chances,"Grecusaid. "We should've put it away early. We should've finished our chances."

Metro's next game is against Colorado Mines (7-9-1,7-2 RMAC) at 2:30 p.m. Friday, O ct31.

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