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President Barack Obama speaks to a packed Auraria Event Center Oct. 26. The president talked about jobs, student debt, and young people becoming active in politics. More coverage on page 3. Photo by Steve Anderson • sande104@mscd.edu.
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President Barak Obama waves to a large crowd in the Auraria Events Center during his visit to Denver. The president spoke about jobs, student debt, and student involvement in current issues. Photo by Brian McGinn • bmcginn3@mscd.edu
Nathalia Vélez nvelez@mscd.edu Denver’s first snow of the season didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 4,000 people gathered at the Auraria Events Center to hear President Barack Obama speak Oct. 26. Obama was on a three-state tour including Nevada and California. “The folks I’ve been talking to – in cities, small towns, communities all across America – let’s face it, they’re making a little more sense than the folks back in Washington,” Obama said. Obama chose Auraria to outline his administration’s plan to reform student loan repayment requirements. The president reinforced the importance of a college education, saying 60 percent of jobs over the next decade will require more than a high school diploma. “College isn’t just one of the best investments you can make in your future, it’s one of the best investments America can make in our future,” Obama said. The plan, which takes effect next year, will lower the amount students have to pay back each month on their Federal student loans from 15 percent of their discretionary income to 10 percent. The plan, called the Income-Based Repayment plan, doesn’t affect the amount of interest owed at the end of the loan or loans taken out through a private company. Discretionary income is calculated by taking the difference between a student’s gross adjusted income and 150 percent of what the Department of Health and Human Services considers to be the poverty thresh-
old. In 2009, the poverty threshold for a family of four was $22,050. Along with lowering monthly payments, student debt will be forgiven after making 20 years of payments. While these new rules were passed in 2010, they weren’t scheduled to take effect until 2014. “We decided, ‘Let’s see if we can do a little bit more,’” Obama said. “We’re going to make these changes work for students who are in college right now.” Unpaid student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt, according to the Project on Student Debt, a nonprofit that focuses on higher education issues. On average, students leave college with $24,000 of student loan debt. “When a big chunk of every paycheck goes toward student loans instead of being spent on other things, that’s not just tough for middle-class families,” Obama said. “It’s painful to the economy and it’s harmful to our recovery.” Cynthia Hejl, from Metro’s Office of Financial Aid, said she thinks the benefits of the loan repayment plan will depend on the student’s situation. For example, paying student debt over 20 years – as opposed to 10 years – would make the interest payment higher. But for someone with a low income after graduation, this could be a good option. “The possibility of consolidating the loans is a good thing,” Hejl said. “As far as the IBR, that is a repayment plan that students will need to determine if this is the best plan for themselves.” Although the focus of the speech was education, Obama also urged the crowd to lobby Congress to pass his jobs bill.
“I need you to communicate to Congress. I need you to get the word out,” Obama said. “Tell them, ‘Do your job.’ Tell them, ‘The president has ideas that in the past have been supported by Democrats and Republicans. There’s no reason not to support them just to play politics.’” Republicans have opposed the jobs bill in part because it includes tax increases on the wealthiest Americans. Obama attacked the idea, to the delight of the crowd. “It was paid for by asking those who have done the best in our society, those who have made the most, to just do a little bit more,” Obama said. “And it was supported by an overwhelming majority of the American people but they still said ‘No,’ and it doesn’t make sense. How could you say no to creating jobs at a time when so many people are looking for work?”
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The crowd showed its excitement for Obama’s speech even before the president arrived. As attendees trickled in, a band played upbeat music, setting a cheerful mood. The audience even participated in “the wave” while a small group of students broke out in dance in the middle of the floor. “This is something you can tell your grandkids, that you were able to witness part of this administration in particular and to be able to see the things he’s done–good or bad,” said attendee Isaac Greene. “It’s a real positive feeling being here.” Obama’s encouraged students to be more proactive in their political lives and take control of their futures. “It’s time to put the next generation ahead of the next election,” Obama said. >>>see Obama on page 4.
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What you had to say about Obama’s visit It seems the students were inspired and took the message to heart. “I feel like he inspired me to go out there and do more,” said Drake Johnson, a Metro sophomore who is excited to vote in next year’s presidential election. “The future is up to us. We can’t ask for that silver platter all day. They’re going to come up to us and expect us to be ready for tomorrow.” The only interruption of the speech came from a group of protestors from the American Indian Movement, who were pressing the president to address environmental issues. Many of the protestors supporting AIM stood outside the Event Center during the speech, enduring the cold to get their message out. They want the president to veto the permit to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would transport crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Texas and Oklahoma. Their concern is it will contaminate the water and soil it goes through, harming many communities. “There’s hundreds of thousands of people affected by this who can’t drink their water, who have become displaced, who have had their homelands desecrated,” said Jimmy bacon, a protestor who attends Metro. “The impact of it is too enormous to ignore.” Members of AIM took the opportunity that the president was in town to give him Photo by Brian McGinn • bmcginn3@mscd.edu
their message. They hope Obama truly heard their message, according to Scott Denver Jacket, UCD student and member of AIM. “People are so consumed with the economy that they forget about the environment,” Denver Jacket said. Obama’s visit to campus was overall well-received, judging by the crowd’s applause. He gave students words of hope for their generation, which seemed to resonate with the crowd. “No matter how tough times are, no matter how many obstacles get in our way, we are going to make the dream, that all Americans share, real once again,” Obama said.
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Protesters deposit themselves at bank Wesley Reyna wreyna1@mscd.edu Protestors of all ages, some dressed in Robin Hood outfits and others in costumes portraying Wells Fargo “villains,” marched on the bank’s 16th Street branch, temporarily shutting it down Oct. 28. The protest, which began and ended at Auraria, was part of the Mile High Showdown, a weeklong campaign against major banks. The campaigns organizers singled out Wells Fargo for what they said are predatory lending practices, and demanded the bank divest its shares in GEO Group Inc. and Corrective Corporations of America, both private prison firms. To raise awareness of the bank’s involvement in private prisons, which profit from the housing ofundocumented immigrants awaiting deportation, the Mile High Showdown scheduled six days of events aimed at Wells Fargo. These included: flash mobs, mass faxes and letters to CEO Jeff Stumpf, and an attempted move in to the banks Lincoln Street regional headquarters. Numerous participants closed their Wells Fargo accounts. The protests were not part of the Occupy movement, though both groups have similar economic and political leanings. “Our community organizations have been working on these issues a long time before Occupy Wall Street came about in terms of bank accountability, immigrant rights, human rights in general, racial profi l-
ing, corporate accountability, and things like that,” said Liz Hamel, an organizer with immigrant rights group Rights for All People. “It’s a good opportunity for us all to collaborate, because in the end we’re all fighting the same enemies who are criminalizing and exploiting our communities.” Members of the community, as well as organizations like Politically Active Ztudents or PAZ, the Collective for Social Change, and Padres y Jovenes Unidos participated in the protest. Escorted by a police liaison, the protestors chanted slogans like “When the 99 percent are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!” over bullhorns and handed out literature as they marched on the bank. Katrina Torres, a Metro sophomore, brought her sons along for the march. “Wells Fargo is taking money from the minority community and they’re also profiting from the pain and suffering of minority families,” Torres said. “I feel like I am [being] a role model for my children. I know that they will also be able to voice their opinions and if something is happening that they don’t like, they know that they can stand up and protest against it.” Protestors arrived at the empty Wells Fargo branch to find signs posted that read “We are unexpectedly closed due to an emergency and will reopen as soon as possible.” The closure was one of several forced upon Wells Fargo branches by the Mile High Showdown’s events. “There has been a week of actions target-
Protesters march from Auraria Campus to the Wells Fargo branch on the 16th Street Mall Oct 28. Photo by Steve Anderson • sande104@mscd.edu
ing Wells Fargo and all the big banks and I think Wells Fargo felt the pressure to close so we couldn’t enter the bank,” said Jeremy Bermudez, a Metro senior. “I think that says something [about] what we did today.” Customers unable to use Wells Fargo’s 16th Street facilities waited in line for the ATM as protestors gave personal testimonies of their conflicts with the bank. Other protestors acted out skits where those in Robin Hood costumes freed actors held “captive” in a Wells Fargo coach, replacing them withbanker “villians” wearing costumes. Alexandra Bregland, a Wells Fargo customer, deposited a check as the protestors chanted and passersby stopped to take photos and listen.
“I work downtown and it definitely got people talking at my job and I think it created a lot of attention,” Bregland said. “I just don’t really care that much.” Wells Fargo responded to Thursday’s protest with this statement: “We recognize that times are tough and Americans are demanding more from financial institutions. We’ve always welcomed open, collaborative dialogue on ways we can improve and better serve our customers. We’re committed to continuing to meet the financial needs of our customers, to keep credit flowing, to help those who are struggling financially find solutions, and to support our local communities,” according KUSA-TV 9News.
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Gender-neutral bathrooms a positive step Auraria replacing signs on single-stall restrooms
Imagine a world where erasing bigotry and discrimination was as simple as removing a line on a restroom sign. Metro’s Student Government Assembly approved a resolution Oct. 28, which will re-label single-stall bathrooms as genderneutral in an attempt to curb gender-based discrimination. Currently, four of the 16 single-stall restrooms that dot Auraria are labeled as either male or female, while the other 12 restrooms are labeled as unisex. Unisex bathrooms are identified by a symbol of a man and a woman with a line between them. The new gender-neutral signs will include the traditional symbols for a man and a woman with no line separating them. SGA Sen. Paul Benevides explained that “gender-neutral” refers to gender identity and expression, while “unisex” refers to biological sex. “I really want this to change our campus and create a climate that says we are aware of other cultures and communities other than our own that need advocating for,” he said. “This change is important because it is inclusive of students whose gender identity and/or expression is termed as transgender
or other non-conforming gender.” Crystal Hoff man, Program Director for Auraria’s Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services office, hopes the new bathroom labels encourage students to engage in conversations about GLBT issues. “We see this as a first step in raising awareness that there are genders outside of the binary,” she said. “I hope people see that sign and say, ‘What does ‘gender-neutral’ mean?’” Last year the GLBT Student Services office petitioned SGA to change the signs in single-stall restrooms in the Tivoli. They collected over 180 signatures tri-institutionally, but, as Benevides said, “their SGA did not address the issue.” This year, SGA president Jesse Altum brought this to the attention of Sens. Benevides and Javier San Andres and SACAB and SAB representative Jeremy Bermudez, all of whom ran for office under the REAL (Rights, Equality, Action and Leadership) campaign. The re-labeling of the restroom facilities follows Metro’s Non-Discrimination Policy that the school adopted in 2010. The policy states: “Metropolitan State College of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expressions or disability in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.” In the United States, there are 414 colleges or universities that have nondiscrimination policies that include gender identity. With the passing of Metro’s resolution, Colorado now has five. The others are University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Denver, Johnson and Wales University and the Illiff School of Theology . Benevides wants Metro to be at the forefront of the campaign to change single-stall bathrooms in all colleges in Colorado to read gender-neutral. The issue ultimately comes down to the safety of students. According to the Transgender Law Center’s Resource Guide on its website, “Safe bathroom access is not a luxury or a special right. Without safe access to public bathrooms, transgender people are denied full participation in public life.” Under a state law passed in 2007, it is illegal to deny access to gender-segregated restroom facilities based on transgender status. However, as noted in the resolution, transgendered people often feel uncomfortable and are subject to harassment and
violence when using male or female-specific campus restrooms. “I talked to a [transgender] student who said she identifies as female,” Benevides said. “When she goes into a bathroom, there are micro-aggressions. [People] may not say anything, but they give her a look, and that’s enough to make her feel uncomfortable. “ The cost to replace the 16 signs will be no more than $1,280 and the project will be completed by the end of the semester. The cost of the project will be split between AHEC, SACAB, GLBTSS and SGA.
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Obama on campus and the politics of hope During what was part pep rally and part rock concert, President Barack Obama last week urged 4,500 Auraria students and faculty on campus to help get his American Jobs Act proposal past an obstructionist Congress. At the same time, he promised to help relieve the burdens of college student debt without waiting for help from Congress. A week after the fact, that’s old news. And when last night’s TV news is stale by the time it hits the morning newspaper, a week is a lot longer than it used to be. When Obama was done and shook hands with the crowd pressing the podium, the mood was electrifyingly alive. Inside, an ethnically diverse crowd that included seniors, Auraria students, high schoolers and pre-schoolers, greeted the President like a rock star. Outside and in the still-falling snow, a 30-something blond woman who’d worked on Obama’s 2008 campaign held up her right hand and exclaimed, “He shook THIS hand!” And some of us who remember the Democratic National Convention three summers ago in Denver, came away with a feeling similar to that of August 2008, after Obama raised hopes when accepting the nomination before a crowd of nearly 100,000 at Mile High Stadium. It’s naïve to confess that a sense of hope was re-kindled for me. But a euphoric feeling was there for a few brief, shining moments. I’m sure as hell old enough and have been burned enough times to know better – from working on political campaigns dating back to Gene McCarthy’s anti-Vietnam war can-
didacy effort in 1968. But naïve optimism stays a short step ahead of should-havelearned-by-now cynicism. When he was President in the 1980s, Ronald Reagan – an actor by trade – earned the sobriquet of “The Great Communicator” with slogans like “It’s Morning in America.” Dr. Feelgood/Great Communicator – a persona that Republicans now pine for while failing to find another Reagan outside their current cast of clowns – was good at masking double-digit inflation and restoring snobbery and privilege. He also showed how to break unions and swung strategic arms deals with Iran while giving folks a false sense of well-being. But, as a “communicator,” Reagan likely wasn’t in the same league as Obama. More than a decade before Ronnie and Nancy Reagan, after the homespun Carters, restored Louis XVI-like Versailles “elegance” to the White House while school lunch programs were being cut, New York City Mayor John Lindsay – a REPUBLICAN whose campaigns I worked on – issued a hopeful but doomed statement of optimism. “If the New York Mets can win the World Series,” said Lindsay, “we can get out of Vietnam.” The 1969 “Miracle Mets” – given no chance at all against heavily-favored Baltimore Orioles – did win the Series in five games. And a few years later, comedian George Burns, playing God in the movie “Oh God!” said “I don’t do miracles anymore. They’re too flashy. My last miracle was the ’69 Mets.” But it took six more years, with Richard Nixon in the White House, to get out of Vietnam.
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J. SEBASTIAN SINISI sinisi2@msn.com The 1986 Mets came within one strike of losing that year’s World Series to the Red Sox, but still won. Last week, an inspired St. Louis Cardinals crew was within one strike of losing – twice – in Game Six and still took the Series, over the Texas Rangers, in seven. Miracles of tenacity on the baseball field don’t translate to the political arena, but one can always hope for some sort of cosmic correlation; however far-fetched. It will take more than a rock star performance in front of a friendly crowd at Auraria to get Obama’s programs past Republicans determined to see him fail. But one can still hope, because Obama has finally admitted that “bipartisan” efforts have and will lead nowhere while taking a more person-to-person approach that his Auraria appearance was part of. Last week’s euphoria won’t last. But without hope, one might as well put a gun in their mouth. Or – almost as bleak – slide back into the electronic haze of communication toys that pass for a life.
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Prop 103 fails; bring on the tuition hikes. Ramsey Scott rscott42@mscd.edu Thanks a lot, Colorado. On Nov. 1, the people in this state had a chance to raise revenues to help fund our education system. Prop 103 would have increased personal and corporate tax rates by 0.5 percent and the state sales tax by 0.1 percent. The average cost to a family making the state’s median income of $55,700? An extra $150 a year. The anticipated revenue that could have been raised for Colorado’s K-12 and higher education systems? Over $500 million a year. With an educational system that ranks 48th in funding higher education and 49th in funding for K-12, you would think Coloradans would jump at the chance to help raise those numbers. Surely Coloradans must be embarrassed by the fact that states like Mississippi and South Carolina (my homeland) fund their education systems better than Colorado.
Silly child. Prop 103 was voted down by a 2-to-1 count on Election Day. When State Sen. Rollie Heath (D) proposed Prop 103, it was met by the typical wails and moans that accompany any mention of tax increases. “It will hurt our economy.” “Taxes are already too high.” “Why should I have to pay for a handout?” All of those statements are complete bull. Coloradans can take paying an extra 0.1-cent on the dollar when they buy a cup of coffee. Coloradans can take paying an extra $150 a year in taxes. What Coloradans cannot take is another double-digit tuition hike from state colleges, like Metro saw this year. What Coloradans cannot take is any more cuts to its K-12 education system, like the $200 million plus that was cut from its budget this past year. Yet that’s what will happen next year. And the next year. And the next, till we wake up to the reality that the future of this state is directly tied to its education system. Over 60 percent of the new jobs created
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in the future will require at least a college education. To get those jobs, Coloradans will need to go to college. And to go to college, Coloradans will have to pay more and more, which will mean more student loans. More student loans will mean more debt. Just recently, student loan debt surpassed credit card debt in this country. Students graduating today are carrying, on average, $24,000 in loan debt. That number will only increase as colleges are forced to implement tuition hike after tuition hike to make up for our state’s lack of funding. Let me ask those who voted against Prop 103 something: what do you think is more of a drag on our economy? Someone having to pay an extra $150 a year in taxes or someone having to pay off $30,000 of debt? So, once again, we at The Metropolitan have to say thanks a lot Colorado, for placing the desire to have a couple of extra bucks in your pocket at the end of the year over protecting the future of this state. The next generation thanks you.
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We’re likin’ what she’s cookin’ Top chef visits Auraria during annual Food and Culture Festival Photo and story by Kelsey McMaster kkorthui@mscd.edu After her appearance on “The Today Show,” Chef Kelly Liken took the time to visit Auraria during the Food and Culture Festival. “Often culture is defined by beliefs, and you can define food culture that way,” Liken said to Metro culinary students in the Turnhalle Oct. 25. “What a place tastes like, what we eat and how we eat it.” Liken educated the audience about Colorado food and why it’s important to understand where it comes from. “Tell me what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are,” Liken said, quoting one of her favorite sayings. Liken said that Colorado agriculture has an innate diversity due to the limited water and high elevation in areas. Because of this adversity that Colorado plants go through, the crops that survive end up stronger and healthier, which gives
people who understand that fact an appreciation for where their food comes from. “We cook here with a sense of place, we want our food to taste like Colorado, the ground that it comes from,” she said. Featured in Bon Appétit, 2008 “Women Chefs: The Next Generation,” as one of the country’s emerging female chefs to watch, Liken was also a James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southwest for 2009 and 2010, and has made appearances on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” and Bravo’s Season 7 of “Top Chef D.C.” Growing up with a strong sense of community, Liken understands that any individual or business is only as strong as the community around it. She was hungry for a community that would embrace her, so she chose Vail, Colo., as the place to establish her restaurant. “It’s something deeper than a great meal,” she said. At the forefront of a progressive movement for food education, Liken teamed up with the Vail Valley Foundation to imple-
ment “Sowing Seeds,” a food education program that has been integrated into the entire curriculum of two local elementary schools in Eagle, Colo. By the end of the year, it will be in four elementary schools. With supporters, Liken is educating a generation of children about the food they eat. “It’s a grassroots movement, and that’s what creates change,” she said. Because Liken buys locally-sourced produce and meat, her restaurant menu is continually changing, offering only the freshest of the season. “We care about the choices we make,” Liken said. Just months after the “Sowing Seeds” program was initiated, the children are already making better food choices. Additionally, children buying lunch produced from their own greenhouse at school has gone from 30 to 75 percent. “It’s because the parents can feel good about it,” Liken said. “That’s the key in keeping it going.”
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Nuances of Aurarian occupation
Student protesters give list of demands for higher education Sachelle Troncoso stroncos@mscd.edu Whether it is rain or shine, people continue to make a stand for the Occupy Wall Street movement. After spreading to the state Capitol in Denver a month ago, the movement has now reached Auraria. Students on campus are exercising their rights and standing for change by making their voices heard. Beginning as a discussion forum in the Turnhalle, no one knew what to expect of the Occupy Auraria movement, which was scheduled to start 10 a.m. Oct. 17. But when the week started, students began to assemble on campus in the cold, drizzling rain to support the cause, some holding or wearing signs. By initiating the Occupy Wall Street movement at Auraria, students aimed to bring more of a focus to the educational economic system and awareness to the movement. Different from Occupy Denver, the Occupy Auraria movement focuses more on students’ needs, making the goals, attitude and demographic of Occupy Auraria distinct from Occupy Denver. “I feel like the movement moved here so we could get a different voice,” said CCD student Beatriz Contreras. “It feels [closer] to home for those who haven’t been exposed to the [protest] on Broadway.” Into the second day of Occupy Auraria, Contreras – a native Spanish speaker – was found helping UCD student Dusty Breitling practice his Spanish as they waited for other protesters to arrive on the scene. Just as Occupy Denver protesters have been meeting daily, students are gathering on a daily basis to discuss the goals and
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• • • An Occupy Denver supporter demonstrates against police at Civic Center Park Oct. 29. Pepper spray and pepper balls were used heavily in attempts to disperse the protestors. More than 20 arrests were made as the police tore down all illegal structures propped up in the park after giving several warnings of their actions to the demonstrators. Photo by Joel Baud • jbaud@mscd.edu.
demands of Occupy Auraria. The current demands are open for discussion and subject to change. Demands are flexible and adaptable, according to vigorous discussion and voting on the issues. Students feel that by discussing the demands in an open forum format, it encourages democracy, where people have a say with regard to the issues that affect their lives. Working outside of the Occupy Denver protests, students have localized the economic issues to Auraria and universities. “Denver does not necessarily have the discussions as much in regards to issues,” said Breitling, “it is not completely disregarded, because they do discuss about
issues there, but I think the issues are not concentrated and focused on to the degree that could possibly extend to more communities.” Students are looking for ways to be effective in communicating and developing their demands to make a change in the educational system. Although the Occupy Auraria movement does not share the same list of goals or demands as Occupy Denver or Occupy Wall Street, participants have designed a list of demands designed to aid students in a struggling economy and to address corporate greed as a community.
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A four-year tuition freeze for students currently enrolled Halt unfair labor practices among campus staff and allow them to engage in bargaining with university Alternative paradigms be included in curriculum Institute certificate programs or degree options for indigenous studies Must have consent from student body for corporate funding Actions that discourage students from continuing their education should not be allowed on campus End wars Emphasis on programs to recruit minority students in universities Universities must use their budget to make educational materials more affordable Undocumented local residents should be allowed to pay in-state tuition President Obama should forgive students’ debt
14 free date ideas for broke students Kate Rigot krigot@mscd.edu Let’s face it: we’re all students, and most of us don’t have a lot of wiggle room financially. Forget feeling like you have to wow that special someone with fancy meals and expensive entertainment – if they know you’re a broke student, they’ll understand. Many people don’t realize that there are plenty of fun, romantic, or engaging things you can do that don’t even cost a penny. Most of these are appropriate for a very broad definition of “dates” — with significant others, new crushes, a friend, a whole group of friends, a spouse or even that rare underrated date with yourself when you just need some me–time. 1. Go for a bike ride up or down the bike path. You could go all the way to Cherry Creek Reservoir in the south or the much closer Globeville Landing Park in the north. This is particularly nice in the fall when the foliage is changing. Find a nice secluded spot along the river to make out. (bike path map at www.bikedenver.org )
2. Go for a picnic. Not totally free, but much more affordable than eating out, and can be combined with #1. 3. Go for a walk along the 16th St. Mall. Look up above street level and admire the fantastic and diverse architecture (really, this is underrated). People–watch. Browse in Tattered Cover. Hang out and listen to the street performers. (Although tipping the street performers would make this not a free date, you really should if you can. Street performers rock.) 4. Go to the main branch of the Denver Public Library – browse around and look for cool books, check out the exhibits in the Western History section, curl up in one of the quiet sunlit alcoves with a couple good books (or find one of your favorite childhood books from the children’s section and revisit it). Afterward, climb on the giant orange–red sculpture in the plaza next to the library – although the library or art museum staff may tell you otherwise, the artist intended this sculpture to be climbed on and interacted with. 5. Go to one of Denver’s museums on a
free day – check out www.scfd.org for a list of free days for the Museum of Nature and Science, the zoo, the botanic gardens, and the Denver Art Museum. 6. Put your student ID to good use and take the bus to adventure – for free. Take a scenic, relaxing ride on the BX up to Boulder and then the N up the canyon to Nederland. Wander around – it’s a neat little mountain town. Or instead of the N, take the SKIP up to the National Center for Atmospheric Research and tour it for free (actually some pretty cool exhibits in an even cooler building), then find a nearby trail and go for a hike in the foothills. 7. Cook a nice meal together, and a pie (why not?). Again, it won’t be completely free, but hey, you have to eat anyway. 8. Go to the Santa Fe art district on First Friday and walk around and check out the art. A lot of times they have free food – and wine. The rest of the month, you can check out the artwork at Auraria’s Emmanuel Gallery (next to the P.E. Building), or at Metro’s own Center for Visual Art at 965 Santa Fe – where the art is often done by some of your
fellow students. 9. Creativity night. Make something cool together from re–used materials or from stuff you already had. Build a kite and fly it on the next windy day (also a convenient excuse for a second date). Make a magazine collage. Make stencil T–shirts with spray paint and re-purposed cardboard. Take those magnets that come stuck to phone books and paint over them with funny slogans or pretty designs. 10. Go to a free concert given by Metro music department students and faculty – often Friday evenings at the King Center. 11. Go to Sunken Gardens Park, Cheesman Park or your favorite local park and swing on the swing set. Swinging is therapeutic and calming. Climb a tree. Throw a frisbee around. Run around and tumble in the grass like little kids. 12. Raining or snowing out? Bundle up, run around outside (especially if it’s snowing) until you’re good and cold, then come in and make hot chocolate or hot toddies, etc., and curl up under a blanket.
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Brewing up opportunity Emily’s Coffee shop trains refugee students as baristas Story and photos by Jessica Wacker jwacker1@mscd.edu Caffeine addiction can be useful in lots of ways: you’re always wide awake, you get to drink lots of coffee and you can help refugees adjust to U.S. culture. Well, you can only do that if you go to Emily’s Coffee shop, a new training program that’s part of the Emily Griffith Technical College job-training program for refugees. It’s located downtown at 1261 Glenarm Street, and trains up to 22 students a month in the ways of espresso. Students such as trainee Keshav Nepal from Bhutan don’t just learn how to pull a decent shot of espresso, they learn things as simple as looking someone in the eyes. For example, Nepal looked down while explaining how grateful he was for the opportunity to be a part of the program, and it wasn’t because he was shy. “[Refugees from Burhma or Bhutan] don’t look you in the eye when they talk to you. They see that as a sign of disrespect and as challenging the person they’re talking to,” explained Metro student Kevin Mohatt. “Customer service is a major skill in the United States…but it’s not something that corresponds over culture.” Mahott has been working for more than six months to get the shop up and running. He’s the Community Relations Manager for Emily Griffith Technical College. With over 1,200 refugees in the school’s program, there was a high demand for hands-on job training. The coffee shop was born out of that need, explained Mohatt. It will be part of the school’s Pathways to Employment program. Over 60 percent of working refugees end up in house-cleaning jobs or at meat-
Coffee night cures dive bar blues Kelsey McMaster kkorthui@mscd.edu
Keshav Nepal pushes a dollop of foam into a latte after the ribbon cutting at Emily’s Coffee in Oct. The art of steaming milk is one of the many things he has learned during his job training with the Emily Griffith Technical College.
packing plants, according to the Colorado Refugee Services Program. It can be a hard adjustment, and the turnover rates are high. The coffee shop is designed for higher level students, refugees that were engineers of Ph.D. candidates in their own countries. Mohatt explained that the coffee-training program will allow people to work in an industry that will give them invaluable skills, and “this is a job for them to work while they get their certification in the United States or while they work on their English. It’s a realistic job that’s not as tough on the individual,” said Mohatt. Lead teacher and curriculum co-writer Kate Goodspeed explained, “if [our students] can do coffee….then there’s a lot of other customer service jobs they can do.” The program is unique for refugees,
added Goodspeed. Other training programs such as the African Community Center are in the area, but this is the only coffee shop. They received help from Kaladi Brothers Coffee, who came on as a partner after another coffee consultant fell away. “[Kaladi Brothers] were so generous with their time,” said Goodspeed. “When we weren’t open we would send our students down there for training.” They also helped to develop the concept, purchase equipment, and design the training program. Mohatt and Goodspeed hope to see Emily’s Coffee, which operates as a non-profit, become a sustainable business. “If we’re not a sustainable business, if we close shop, then how can we train people?” said Mohatt.
Nepal lids a to-go mug at the grand opening of Emily’s Coffee. Nepal arrived from Nepal this Sept. He is originally from Buhtan, but achieved refugee status in Nepal nearly 20 years ago. He is the last person from his family to arrive in America, making the transition easy for him. “I already felt at home,” he said.
Colfax is famous for its array of dive bars and questionable nightlife. Hitting up Colfax any time of the week makes for an entertaining night of people-watching and debauchery. However, not too far from campus there is one place in particular I highly recommend adding to the list — especially if you are in for some offensive but hilarious amateur stand-up comedy. Situated on the corner of Williams St. and Colfax Ave., Squire Lounge draws an interesting crowd. For a taste of Denver’s well-known comedy scene, late every Tuesday evening is open mic comedy night. Often with standing room only, an assortment of characters saturate the audience from hipster kids and comedy nerds to Colfax bums, including one I met who goes by the name of Capitol Hillbilly. With cheap drinks and cheaper company, you can’t go wrong with $1.50 PBRs and $2 wells and so long as you don’t go home with anyone you just met there, you should be fine. While audience members take advantage of games like Foosball, pool, shuffleboard and Ms. Pacman, local talent dominate, the sound waves taking turns giving their version of comedy a go. Many times, spitting cut-downs and insults over the sound system, there’s nothing and no one off limits, so bring a thick skin. Winning best dick jokes, best comedy night 3 years in a row and 5 Best of Westword 6 years in a row, Squire Lounge is notorious for being the meanest mic in the country. And if it’s mean, the often offensive MC and host Greg Baumhauer, is usually dishing it. With his unique way of verbal jousting, Baumhauer has been doing comedy for eight years, starting his own gig at Squire Lounge back when there wasn’t much besides an open mic at Lion’s Lair. “I’m very mean,” Baumhauer said with a glimmer in his eye and grin on his face,“it’s the only way I can deal with shit.” Some sets are delightfully funny and others can be quite painful to watch, but it never gets boring, especially with Baumhauer there to intervene and keep things moving along. If it sucks, he lets you know it. And with many suffering the same suck factor fate, only the brave show up the next week to try again. Friendly bartenders, regulars and ballsy comedians from all walks of life give Squire Lounge a strange sense of community. It’s relatively safe, but ladies — I recommend you bring at least a friend because Squire Lounge isn’t hip — it’s a real dive and you’re guaranteed a night you probably wont remember, so make sure to plan a cab. “The Squire isn’t a comedy show, as much as it’s a celebration of Colfax,” Baumhauer said. And in this special case, all the wrongs make it just right.
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Lizzie Huffman’s next move This past spring, longtime singer-songwriter Lizzie Huffman left her hometown of Seattle for Denver. Although she had been to Denver a number of times, she wanted to live closer to her record label, Suburban Home, and it’s founder, Virgil Dickerson. Since the move, Dickerson has helped Huffman build up her name here in the Queen City of the Plains. But it’s her soulful voice and country-tinged songs that really add to her credibility. The Metropolitan spoke to Huffman about her songwriting, leaving Seattle, and her upcoming album, Pretty Old Soul, as well as its release party on Nov. 4 Interview by Ian Gassman • igassman@mscd.edu IG: How long have you been writing songs? LH: I was given a guitar for my 11th birthday from my parents. I wrote a song that night after my oldest brother taught me a simple chord progression. Less than a year later, I was recording my first demos. I guess that makes it over ten years now. IG: How would you describe your writing? LH: I take a lot of influence from classic country. Kitty Wells and Loretta Lynn mostly. I also grew up on R&B and Soul — listening to Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill constantly. I think both genres are represented in my music [but] I honestly think I have an original sound for a female singer-songwriter, and it keeps evolving as I grow up. IG: When did you move from Seattle to Denver? LH: I spent 18 years in Seattle and almost three between San Francisco and East Oakland while I was attending design school. I came out to Denver about six months ago after being laid off my design position on the east side of Seattle. I had been to Denver five times in eight months to tour and hang out with the owner of Suburban Home Records. It was always on my mind. My boss called me from the back of an NYC taxi cab to give
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me the news [of my lay off]. She finished the conversation with, “We all think you should pursue your music. You’re good and it seems to be the thing you want to do.” About eight weeks later, I was driving to Colorado with anything that would fit in my Ford Focus and about $1,200 to my name. IG: You have plenty of musical acquaintances in Seattle (your brother is in Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, you know Rocky Votolato) so why pursue music in Denver instead of Seattle? LH: I came to Denver because Suburban Home Records was so incredibly supportive when [my debut] came out in late 2009. I first came out for the label’s 15th anniversary show. Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River and Austin Lucas approached me after my set and told me I “got something” and should “get on the road, play music.” As a star-struck 21-year-old musician, it nearly brought me to tears. I came back out a few more times in the following months to tour the state with labelmates and get to know the Denver community. I fell in love and [moved]! I get back to Seattle every six weeks to see family and perform. IG: In your opinion, how does the Pretty Old
As a Seattle native, Lizzie Huffman has always been close to the water, but Denver is her new home.
Soul EP differ from your 2009, self titled EP? LH: I am incredibly proud of this new record. I feel like I have learned a lot and grown vastly as a musician in the past three years, so when I started tracking Pretty Old Soul, I was 100 percent in control of the creative process — co-producing with Phillip Peterson at The House of Breaking Glass in Seattle. The sound of Pretty Old Soul is genuinely “me” and I think it’s a first glimpse of where my music is headed. Because this new sound is a bit more stripped down. I am really digging the stripped-down sound I am going for lately. I hope people feel the same. IG: Why do you keep releasing EPs? LH: I just prefer to record six extremely cohesive and great songs, rather than trying to churn out 10 to 12 songs that may not make sense all together, or recording songs I do not feel are as strong. IG: In terms of your album release party, what are you looking forward to? LH: I am most excited to be playing with a backing band. Rehearsal has been going swimmingly [and] I am so grateful to be working with such talent. I have members of
Photo courtesy of Lizzie Huffman The Whicker and Pine and Kentucky Street Parlor Pickers jazzing up my set that night. IG: After this EP drops, you’ll be going on a small tour to Seattle but do you plan on coordinating a bigger tour before next year? LH: I am looking into traveling to Ohio in February. Virgil is working with a band from Cincinnati called Alone At 3am and they’re releasing their record that month. We are looking into doing a series of release shows in several cities of Ohio and potentially asking Two Cow Garage [from] Columbus, Ohio to join. IG: Otherwise, what do you have planned for 2012? LH: I will be recording some new material this month when I hit Seattle. I am eager to get the ball rolling on new recordings. Other than that, I want to take things one day at a time [because] time is going too fast!
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In the worlds of alternative and pop punk, new bands are often in danger of sounding unoriginal. Tallahassee, Fla.’s Go Radio isn’t facing this problem. Instead, the quartet is forging a distinctive sound all its own. They released their extended album, Lucky Street (Deluxe Edition) Oct. 24, and capitalized on an already fantastic record. On top of the strong, 14-track album, the deluxe edition features seven additional songs, including demos, bonus tracks and acoustic recordings. The re-release of the single “Goodnight Moon” is also noteworthy, because it takes a beloved children’s book and uses its sweet sentiment in the context of a love story. Jason Lancaster, lead singer of Go Radio, was the former singer for successful pop rock group Mayday Parade. With Go Radio, Lancaster does a phenomenal job of keeping his vocals varied enough to stray away from sounding exactly like his previous project, but his distinctive timbre draws clear links between the two bands. Otherwise, the quartet’s multifaceted sound stands out in a genre that is often criticized for its uniformity. And while Lucky Street (Deluxe Edition) is a great album for any fan of content, it’s a must-listen for those seeking variety in alternative rock.
Coldplay pulled out all the stops for its most recent release, Mylo Xyloto. Coldplay has embraced its electronic side for its album, with every song featuring different effects and beats. Initial gems include “Paradise,” a synth-heavy anthem driven by a catchy beat. Then “Charlie Brown,” a cookiecutter pop song that demands toe-tapping and singing along. R&B star Rihanna joined Coldplay on the track “Princess of China.” These two Grammy-winning artists collaborate to produce one of the better tracks on the album. Casual Coldplay fans shouldn’t be discouraged with Mylo Xyloto. It’s filled with would-be radio hits that are now the British quartet’s bread and butter, especially “Every Tear Drop is a Waterfall.” For true Coldplay fans, Mylo Xyloto is a change of pace. The band is moving away from its original sound of four alt-rock Brits pouring their hearts into their music. It’s getting harder to hear the band that put out Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head. With Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay has officially embraced its role as “arena-rock giants.” Sadly, it seems they’ll never return to their once-signature sound.
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Black Prez’ eclectic, northern Colorado hip-hop Josh Gaines • jgaines8@mscd.edu In early October, rapper Josh “Black Prez” Madry of Aurora was a featured performer at M.O.S.S.’ It’s Like I’m Famous album release party, hosted by DJ Deez of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang. Nearly 300 fans attended the jam-packed concert held at Hodi’s Half Note in Ft. Collins. “It’s always a pleasure to get support from people out here in Ft. Collins,” said Madry, who is also a student at CSU. “It’s cool seeing people at the show that I know from class.” Madry, along with his brother Ben “RealOneSix” and DJ Travis “T-bone Scarpone” Brown are the founders of Prezidential Records. The label is perhaps the biggest purveyor of hip-hop in the “Box State,” given that the BlackPrez303 youtube channel has more than 300,000 views. The crew even co-hosted an event with aforementioned rapper Wiz Khalifa last year in Grand Junction. “[Prezidential Records] has musicians, comedians, DJs, managers, bartenders, headbusters. We got it all,” said Brown,
with a laugh. “We got a really big, great team.” In terms of his sound, Madry is hard to classify because his varied style pushes the envelope toward musical innovation. His 2011 single, “Stars,” has a strong electronic beat. Last year’s single, “Colorado My Home,” features a lightly rocking beat with trickling acoustic guitar lines. Even further back, his breakthrough jam, “Ima Tell Em,” utilizes the straightforward beats and hard lyricism that defines hip-hop. Despite the fact that these singles sound nothing alike, they still reach avid fans of the hip-hop genre, especially in Ft. Collins. “I get inspired by everything, honestly. I have heard music that, maybe, other people haven’t been exposed to,” says Madry, who spent his early childhood living in Germany. “Living all around the world, I feel like I have an advantage.” Those that know Madry as a musician or a student might use the word “humble” to describe him. After all, there aren’t many rappers still enrolled in college. But Madry has focus, noting that his peers have been calling him the “Black President” since
“I have heard music that, maybe, other people haven’t been exposed to. Living all around the world, I feel like I have an advantage.” —Black Prez
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As a student, promoter, and rapper, Josh Madry (a.k.a. Black Prez), is a renaissance man. Photo courtesy of Black Prez the 8th grade — hence his lifelong musical moniker. While this focus is evident in Madry’s schoolwork, he is always writing new songs. If he finds himself inspired, he acts upon it promptly. Madry recalls his fluid creative process behind the song “Black and Purple.” “I stopped what I was doing, dropped whatever I had in my hands and I just jogged
home. I got in the studio, wrote [the lyrics], recorded them and dropped [the track] the next morning. Had a little video for it and everything. It took just one night and it, kind of, blew up,” said Madry. Madry’s latest Black Prez video, “She On Fire,” is set to drop later this month, as fans anticipate his upcoming album, The State of the Union, and its upcoming release.
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Six in a row for men’s soccer Metro advances as Grode scores in fifth straight game
second half. Metro junior goalkeeper Issa Bissau fell down after blocking a shot, and Hunter capitalized. “I think it was a save that he should have made that he didn’t come up with,” head coach Ken Parsons said. Bissau compensated at the 69 and 84-minute marks with two big saves. Metro kept their cool defensively and went on to win the game 2-1. The Roadrunners outshot the ThunderWolves 16-8, including 11-3 in the first half alone. “I thought we came our fairly strong,” Parsons said. “I think [we] were knocking the ball around well. We were good in possession, we were creating a lot of options going forward and scored two good goals as a result.” Metro will face No. 2 seed Regis University in the RMAC semifinals in Durango Nov. 4.
Matt Hollinshead mhollin5@mscd.edu The Metro men’s soccer team showed a great deal of composure Nov. 1, as they capitalized off of their offensive chances and moved the ball around effectively. Building off of a strong first-half performance, the third-seeded Roadrunners won their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal game against sixth-seeded Colorado State University at Pueblo 2-1 at Auraria Field. Metro’s now 13-5-1 this season and have won six straight games. “I think we dominated pretty well,” said senior forward Scott Grode, who tied a school record of scoring in five straight games. “We gave up a cheap goal, but I think it showed character in our team, [and] that we’re willing to fight to the end and pull out a victory.” The Roadrunners moved the ball well and got on the board first. Grode scored off a deep pass into the box at the 16-minute mark. 10 minutes later, sophomore midfielder Brenden Hughes, a former CSU-Pueblo player, scored off an around-the-back pass from senior midfielder Chris Yoder. Metro entered halftime with a 2-0 lead.
CSU-Pueblo midfielder Rene Chacon, left, battles Metro sophomore midfielder Brenden Hughes for the ball at Auraria Field Nov. 1. Metro won 2-1 and advanced to the RMAC tournament semifinals. Photo by Rachel Fuenzalida • rfuenzal@mscd.edu
“We started out really well, moving the ball from side to side,” Grode said. “We kept the majority of the possession in the first half.” Craving redemption from the 4-0 defeat
they suffered against Metro Oct. 30, CSUPueblo appeared to be going down, but they were by no means out. Just when Metro thought they had the match in the bag, ThunderWolf forward Ryan Hunter scored 15 minutes into the
The men’s team advanced to the RMAC tournament semifinals and will face Regis University in Durango Nov. 4.
Saying goodbye to the seniors Women’s soccer loses last game, ready for postseason Paul Meyer pmeyer8@mscd.edu The Metro women’s soccer team fell apart on their senior day with less than 10 minutes left, losing to Colorado School of Mines 2-1 Oct 28. Metro seniors Jakkie Greer, Michael’ Ann Karas, Taylor Nicholls and Lauren Schaedig all played in their final regular season game as Roadrunners. Metro finished regular season play with a record of 12-5-1 overall and 8-5-1 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. They also dropped out of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II top-25 poll. “We got a little bit frantic. [Mines] got an equalizer goal and they kept the momentum, and they scored again. We didn’t finish our chances on the far end,” head coach Adrianne Almaraz said. Metro started strong. The Runners scored first in the 23rd minute, when junior defender Hayley Marsh booted a free kick and sophomore midfielder Nicole Pollack headed it in for the goal. Mines had their chances in the first half, but they couldn’t capitalize, as junior goalkeeper Danielle Quigley held her own. This
would be one of the key factors in this game for the Roadrunners, especially when there were a few dangerous plays that almost led to an Oredigger goal. The Roadrunners defense looked strong to start, only giving up one shot on goal to Mines. But after scoring to take the lead in the first half, the defense let up. The Orediggers tied the game with less than 10 minutes left, when Mines forward Anna Evans found midfielder Megan Woodworth, who shot past Quigley to tie it up. The big moment came less than six minutes later. Mines got the game-winner when Woodworth hit a header that found the back of the net for the win. “We had great defense all game until [Mines] scored a goal, then [we] kind of let up and kind of let down,” Greer said “From here on out, we [have] just got to look forward and keep our heads up whenever we get scored on.” This was a game that brought back memories for the seniors, being their last regular season home game. “We’ve always had a good group and bonding together is always good. We need that to win,” Karas said. “Obviously, it’s a tough season this year and also last year, but my freshman year (was) the best year yet.
Just being able to make it to the Final Four was a great accomplishment. It’ll be sad to go.” Almaraz was happy to see the seniors play their final regular season game. “It was nice. These girls have been here, three of the four of them [for] four years. So, it was good to see them in their last game,” Almaraz said. The Roadrunners earned the No. 5 seed in the RMAC Tournament and will travel to Grand Junction to face No. 4 seed Colorado Mesa. “We just need to regroup and concentrate on what’s important,” Greer said. “And that’s winning the RMAC and going into the NCAA Tournament.”
The women’s team starts the RMAC tournament in Grand Junction against Colorado Mesa University Nov. 2
Women’s soccer senior midfielder/forward Michael’ Ann Karas dashes for the ball against Colorado School of Mines Oct. 28. Mines won 2-1. Photo by Matt Hollinshead • mhollin5@mscd.edu
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Women’s basketball hoping to repeat 2010-2011 magic Matt Hollinshead mhollin5@mscd.edu Following their unforgettable trip to the 2010-2011 Elite Eight in the NCAA Division II tournament, the Metro women’s basketball team couldn’t be more excited for the 2011-2012 season. There’s one question to ask: “Can they repeat the magic?” “I think our returners got a taste of what it’s like to play at that level, get to that point of the season, and they really enjoyed it,” second-year head coach Tanya Haave said. “I think they were pretty motivated this summer. I think we’ve had a good preseason. I’d like us to reach our potential.” Thanks to their team unity, the Roadrunners finished last season 30-3, a school record. Led by seniors Cassondra Bratton, who’s now an assistant coach, and Tawny Drexler, Metro thrived over the course of last season. Now that Bratton and Drexler no longer play in Roadrunner uniforms, Metro has some new faces to complement their nucleus from last year. That nucleus lost to Shaw University
(N.C.) in the Elite Eight at the buzzer 46-45, to end the 2010 season. “We fell a little short last year,” senior guard Alyssa Benson said. “We kind of expected to win that game [against Shaw], but we have a great crew this year. Our expectations are to go all the way.” New recruits include junior center Desiree Collins, a De Anza College transfer and San Jose, Calif. native. Collins brings rebounding and defense, including shot blocking. “I’m really excited,” Collins said. “I can’t wait to pick up where (the team) left off last year. I play with my heart, lots of hustle.” Metro also recruited senior forward/center Caley Dow, who comes from the University of Colorado. “She had three years of playing in the ‘Big XII.’ She’s going to bring experience and skill in the post,” said Haave, who noted Dow’s 6-foot-2 frame will help Metro. The Roadrunners also recruited a pair of guards. Jordan Arguello, a 2010 Longmont High School graduate, who redshirted last season at William Penn University. The Runners also recruited forward Jen-
essa Burke. Burke, a 2009 Highlands Ranch High School graduate, is a proven scorer and is effective on the boards. According to gometrostate.com, she averaged 18 points and nine rebounds per game her senior season with the Falcons. “She just needs to adapt to the college game,” Haave said about Burke. “But, she’s very talented.” According to Haave, Metro has more depth and experience this season. They’ll be put to the test in Texas, where they’ll face Lubbock Christian University and NCAA Division I powerhouse Texas Tech University Nov. 5 and 6 in exhibition play. “I think we’ll give them a good challenge. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain from it,” senior guard Candice Kohn, a Texas native, said about the game at Texas Tech. “All of our players play inside and outside. So, we have more diversity. That’s going to be very beneficial.” Women’s basketball opens exhibition play at Lubbock Christian and Texas Tech University Nov. 5 and 6.
Women’s basketball senior guard Candice Kohn shoots the ball during practice Oct. 27. Photo by Matt Hollinshead • mhollin5@mscd.edu
New-look men’s hoops in 2011
Reggie Evans named presesason RMAC Player of the Year Matt Hollinshead mhollin5@mscd.edu After winning 22 games in 2010-2011, the Metro men’s basketball team only has four returning players who know the system. The team has had to restock its inventory. Second-year head coach Derrick Clark recruited eight new players, primarily those with junior or community college experience. More importantly, they recruited multiple offensive weapons with lots of depth. “We just want to maximize,” Clark said. “It’s a great unit. These guys like each other. We’re going to play more up-tempo from an offensive standpoint. We’ve just got more guys who can score. I expect us to put some points on the scoreboard. We’re further along on some of the execution stuff offensively.” The recruiting class includes junior transfer guards Demetrius Miller and Tyler Cooper. Miller, a Flint, Mich. native, garnered a reputation as being a great ball-handler and three-point shooter. He shot just under 37 percent from beyond the arc at Mott Community College, bringing offense to Metro. “It’s a very competitive environment,” Miller said about Metro. “It’s somewhere I like to be.” Cooper, a Riverdale, Utah native, played
Men’s basketball senior guard Reggie Evans looks to make a move against redshirt freshman guard Mitch McCarron during practice Oct. 28. Photo by Matt Hollinshead • mhollin5@mscd.edu
at Santa Ana (Calif.) Junior College the past two seasons, averaging 9.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He envisions success for the team this winter. “We really click together so far,” Cooper said. “I expect a good season overall. All of us just really want to win.”
The significant thing about the recruiting class is that the new players show that they’re ready to make an impact. Other recruits include freshman forwards Sam Porter, graduate of Arvada West High School, and Deshawn Phoenix out of Fort Worth, Texas. There’s also fresh-
man center Nicholas Kay from Tamworth, Australia. Junior forward Isaiah Boyd, junior guard Derrick January and redshirt freshman guard Mitch McCarron round out the recruiting class. “We’ve got more guys and more talent,” said senior guard Reggie Evans, who was named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason Player of the Year. “A lot more guys who can create off the dribble [and] a lot more shooters. We’ve just got to come together real quick.” Although Metro primarily recruited offensive-minded players, Clark said there would be no changes to the defensive scheme that’s defined the Roadrunners for many years. “We’re going to play fast, we’re going to trap,” Clark said. Metro’s ranked 10th in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II top-25 preseason poll. They will open 20112012 with a seven-game home stand at the Auraria Event Center, starting with Bemidji State University Nov. 11. “We have very high expectations,” junior center Jonathan Morse said. “We’ve got a bunch of role players, got great guys [who are] ready to compete. We’ve got guys who can sub in, [and we’re] two to three [players] deep [at] every position.”
MetOnline Visit metnews.org/sports for more Roadrunner sports action, including:
• Metro volleyball’s last road trip before returning home to end the regular season • Complete coverage of senior day and the last regular season home game for men’s soccer • And much more!
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Michael Moore
2:30–4 p.m. Tivoli Turnhalle
Join the filmmaker as he talks about his new book, “Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life.” Free.
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Cost of Freedom Tribute: Veteran’s Traveling Wall 8 a.m. –8 p.m. Lawrence Street Park Across 1- Copycat 5- ___ Mio 10- Contributes; 14- Take a meal; 15- Rupture 16- Intake 17- Sleep like ___ 18- Commerce 19- Matron 20- Leftover 22- Landas a fish 24- Mawkish sentimentality 25- Auth. unknown 26- Nutlet 29- Superficial 33- Juvenescent 34- Narrow openings 35- PBS benefactor 36- Corrosion 37- Fearsome; 8- Roman god of war 39- Aliens, for short 40- African sir 41- Lawful 42- Cotton fabric used for bedsheets 44- Exam taker
45- Optical device 46- Rider’s command 47- Leave high and dry 50- Happening every two years 54- Come again? 55- Big cats 57- Bird of peace 58- Bang-up 59- Bring out 60- Numbered rds 61- “Charlie’s Angels” angel 62- Gives a 9.8, say 63- Dextrous, lively
Down 1- Purim month 2- Heap 3- Grandson of Adam 4- Military unit 5- Dull 6- Twilled fabric of silk 7- Like some history 8- Acid 9- Infinite time 10- A number to be summed 11- Clock face 12- Actress Moore
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Texts From Last Night You tried to initiate “Occupy McDonald’s” when the cashier didn’t give you enough ketchup. He didn’t dress up but kept finding random pieces of costumes on the floor at each club. He was an 80s hair band warrior at the end of the night. She asked how her costume looked and all i could say was bars are dark right?
This event is the official opening for the American Veterans Traveling Tribute. The Cost of Freedom Tribute is a replica Vietnam Memorial traveling wall and will be on campus for three days. Free.
11.5
Starz Denver Film Festival 2011
Starz Filmcenter at Auraria
Take the opportunity to watch independent films from around the country. For more information on films and times visit www.denverfilm.org. $10 and up.
11.6 Avs vs. Flames 6 p.m. Pepsi Center
Daylight Saving Time Ends 2:00 a.m. Don’t forget to “fall back.”
11.7
Job Search Skills 1–2:30 p.m. Tivoli 215
Get information on how to conduct a job search and maintain a professional image. RSVP at 303-556-3664. Free.
11.8
Fall Business Fair 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tivoli Turnhalle
Find jobs in marketing, sales, IT, economics, management, accounting, finance and general business. Bring your resume for a chance to win a prize. Free.
11.9
Graduate School Workshop 3–4:30 p.m. Tivoli 215
Learn what to consider when making the decision to go to graduate school and what to expect during the application process. RSVP at 303-556-3664. Free.
My Life Is Average
On This Day: Nov. 3
Today on the Online dictionary, I typed in Waldo. It said “’Waldo” is not found.” Well played Waldo! MLIA
1507 - Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
Today, deciding to take part in the Google vs. Yahoo war, I typed in “why can’t I” in both search bars. Yahoo oh so boringly gave me “why can’t i sleep”, while Google gave me “why can’t i own a canadian.” I have been wondering the same thing, Google. MLIA Today I joined the Google VS. Yahoo war. I typed in “Dinosaurs are...” Yahoo gave me “Extinct.” Google said “Dinosaurs are Jesus ponies.” I think we know who wins. MLIA
1796 - John Adams was elected the 2nd U.S. President. 1900 - The first automobile show in the U.S. opened at New York’s Madison Square Garden. 1975 - “Good Morning America” premiered on ABC-TV. 1998 - Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, died at the age of 83. Source: www.on-this-day.com