Volume 37, Issue 32 - May 7, 2015 by Met Media

mymetmedia.com

The Student Voice of MSU Denver

Volume 37, Issue 32

May 7, 2015

Tivoli brewing back at the Tivoli

Mike Woolard, left, and Cody Uribe guide the first new brew vat through a hole in the wall at Tivoli Brewing Co. April 29. The brewery closed in 1969 and is being reborn at Auraria Campus with the help of MSU Denver’s Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu

Author Robert Bowen’s book tells MSU Denver’s history

Commentators give different perspectives on race

Spective 8

Sports 14

Met

Insight 6

Met

News

‘Off-Center’ Softball to face brings new Regis in playoffs options to in San Antonio Denver theater as No. 3 seed

May 7, 2015

Met News

mymetmedia.com

f: themetropolitan

Student Housing Designed for You!

All inclusive rates starting at $475/month! RegencyStudentHousing.com

@themetonline

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia.com

Alum tells school’s story

News

Met

“What Metro taught me to do, and taught all these other ‘scrappy’ students to do, was to be scrappy, to question authority, and to go out and make a difference.” — Robert Bowen, MSU Denver alumnus

Group grants kids campus tour By Joella Baumann jbauma17@msudenver.edu

MSU Denver alumnus Robert Bowen poses with his new book, “The Vision, The Struggle: How Metropolitan State University of Denver Began” May 5. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

By Kate Rigot krigot@msudenver.edu Former state representative and MSU Denver alumnus Robert Bowen promoted his book “The Vision, The Struggle: How Metropolitan State University of Denver Began” May 5 in the Tivoli’s Roger Braun Lounge. The book was published April 14 and officially released at the May 5 event, chosen to fall on the 52nd anniversary of the day then-Gov. Roy Romer signed into law the bill that established what was then called Metropolitan State College. Bowen and Romer, who also spoke at the event, described the school’s fraught early history, from what Romer called the “down and dirty and gut-fightin’ fight” to get a college with open enrollment, to the tension with UCD over sharing the new Auraria campus, to the legislature’s failed attempts to make it a junior college. Bowen, who started here in 1968 and was instrumental in the formation of AHEC, told stories of early students whose lives were changed by the opportunities they had at the new institution. Romer, whose

vision Bowen said led to MSU Denver’s creation, credited the school’s success to the first few classes of mostly non-traditional students. The school’s history intertwines with that of the social movements of the 60’s, which Bowen said shaped the values and educational experiences of many students, and by extension the school itself. “What Metro taught me to do, and taught all these other ‘scrappy’ students to do, was to be scrappy, to question authority, and to go out and make a difference,” Bowen said. “In those days there were no walls between the school and the community. Whatever happened here happened in the community and vice versa, and that’s what the school was meant to be.” Romer stated he’d felt very strongly about having open admissions.“I felt we could have it all,” Romer said. “But, not everyone agreed with that. And the establishment was against (us). But it was the right idea, and the idea stuck, because it was a good idea, and people made it happen.” Further coverage of this event will be in the first summer issue, May 21.

May 7, 2015

MSU Denver’s Africana Studies Department hosted fifth-graders from Greenlee Elementary April 24 to celebrate the culmination a year-long literacy program that aims to get them excited about college at a young age. The department has done so annually since 2011 through its Cultural Literacy and Empowerment Program. CLEP, not to be confused with the College Level Examination Program, is an MSU Denver student-volunteer program. Students become literacy coaches and commit to reading with fifth grade students at Greenlee Elementary at least one day a week for the length of a school year. In previous years, students were only able to tour the campus for a few hours. This year, however, the program won a $500 grant from the Center for Urban Connections that made it possible for them to visit for a full school day. Brent Dystart, an MSU Denver senior and current CLEP president, was instrumental in helping the program get the grant money. “The grant is a small amount of money, but a big deal for us,” Dystart said. “We can invite kiddos down to experience Auraria Campus for a whole day because now we can afford to buy lunch for 60 fifth-graders.” Greenlee students arrived on campus at 9 a.m. and stayed until 3 p.m. With the help of MSU Denver professors and student volunteers, the kids were able to visit the Arts Building, student run greenhouses located in the science building on campus, and the rock climbing wall in the Campus Recreation Center and eat lunch with a movie in the Plaza Building. Students were able to spend an hour in each place. “We aren’t just looking to immerse these kids in the college experience, but hopefully also create future Roadrunners,” said David Jackson, assistant professor of Africana studies, who has worked closely with the Department Chair, Dr. Winston Grady-Willis, to create the CLEP program four years ago. Greenlee is located only three

blocks from Auraria on Lipan St. Under categories set by the U.S. Department of Education which determine public schools’ eligibility for grants, Greenlee is considered to be a turnaround school because it does not meet state standards in literacy and math. The visit to campus is a one-day annual event in a yearround collaboration between the Africana studies program and the school. MSU Denver student volunteers become literacy coaches and commit to meeting with students at the elementary school at least once a week to read with fifth-grade students taught by Waneeda Stevens from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Our mentorship has the strongest effect on these kids — it gives kids of this demographic a chance to feel like someone cares and wants them to succeed. These kids have such heart, and this program has had a strong influence on me from the start.” — Jessica Sandoval Jackson thought it ironic that an elementary school so close to an institution with a reputable elementary education program should be struggling in these areas. “Because of its location, it doesn’t make sense. This school should be a model school for other inner city schools, not one with unmet need,” Jackson said. Finding students who were dedicated to consistency was a struggle in the program’s beginning and many times Jackson went alone to read to the kids. Over the past two years the program has been more consistent in providing the children with dedicated literacy coaches. Jackson’s ultimate goal is to have enough college students volunteering that they can read with both fourth- and- fifth-grade classes. The timing of literacy and

math performance goals among minority students from inner city schools, and its direct link with imprisonment rates, hold a strong correlation in Jackson’s eyes. “Data tells us fourth grade is a critical year,” Jackson said. The program received an award from MSU Denver’s Applied Learning Center in December of 2014. Kathryn Young, an assistant professor of secondary education, nominated Dystart to receive the center’s student award for Exceptional Achievement and Community Engagement. “I humbly accepted the award on behalf of everyone at CLEP, because no one individual can do what the program does together,” Dystart said. “Dr. Jackson is the true unsung hero. He has been there rain or shine for four years, and the program is not only alive but thriving through Africana Studies and more specifically, Dr. Jackson.” Jessica Sandoval, an MSU Denver junior and CLEP vice president, will take his place AS president fall semester. Sandoval started with a minor in event coordination but changed to an Africana studies minor three years ago because she was so impacted by the effort that this department was making at a local level. She attests to the powerful effect this program has on both the college and elementary students involved in it. “Our mentorship has the strongest effect on these kids — it gives kids of this demographic a chance to feel like someone cares and wants them to succeed,” Sandoval said. “These kids have such heart, and this program has had a strong influence on me from the start.” Jackson and Sandoval welcome all students to join the program. “You’ve got to have a big heart,” Jackson said. “If you can commit to one hour a week and you really want to help these kids those are the only requirements.” Currently the program is looking for new student volunteers who are good with kids and can commit to one hour a week. “In my four years of being a Roadrunner, I have never found anything more rewarding than this experience,” Dystart said.

mymetmedia.com f: themetropolitan @themetonline

May 7, 2015 Met News

Tivoli Brewery is back in business. Check out the coverage by the Met Report’s Josh Cozart at mymetmedia.com/news

Latin sensation scheduled to perform for Pepsi Center By Janis Carrasquel jcarras6@msudenver.edu Denver music lovers deserve the best, and now bachata fans in the Mile High city can rejoice. Romeo Santos, hailed as “the king of bachata” — a Tropical-Latino music style that originated in the Dominican Republic — will be in town this summer as part of his “Vol. 2 World Tour.” Santos’ concert in Denver will

be June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center. Santos is at the peak of his solo career. After leaving the band Aventura, for which he was the lead singer and songwriter, in 2011, he is now one of the most influential performers in Latin tropical rhythms. Santos has sold out Madison Square Garden and the new Yankee Stadium, which is not too common for Latin performers. He’s led the U.S., Latin American

and European Latin music charts, and was named Billboard’s best Latin artist in 2014. He has many Grammy, Billboard and Lo Nuestro Award nominations and statues to his name. Santos was part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup and also sang on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” last fall. He has collaborated with music giants such as rapper Nicki Minaj, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana

and pop singer Marc Anthony. Pop star Ariana Grande’s publicists recently announced that Santos will be opening for some of her “Honeymoon Tour” concerts this year. Besides his vocal career, Santos has been seen with members of the “Fast & Furious 7” cast and crew. Not only is one of Santos’ new singles featured on the soundtrack, he also landed a small acting part in the film. Reviews of the “Vol. 2 World

Tour” on Ticketmaster.com cite Santos performing songs such as “Propuesta Indecente,” “Inocente” or the world famous “Eres Mía.” He is also including some of the songs he used to sing with Aventura. This widely anticipated event promises to give the public much to dance and talk about. For the Spanish translation, visit mymetmedia.com

Mondays

tch

eli

Watch

TASTING ROOM:

LIVE

MON-THURS 3-8 PM FRI-SAT 12-9 PM SUN 1-6 PM

BOWL YOUR BUTTS OFF!

Lanes ANY 3 HOURS -

$10

WITH SHOES

mymetmedia.com/metreport TheMetReport @TheMetReport youtube.com/user/TheMetReport the_met_report

1330 ZUNI ST, UNIT M (720) 985-BEER STRANGECRAFT.COM BEER@STRANGECRAFT.COM

3825 Tennyson (303)477-1633

18+me

o Welc

Wednesday is Ladies’ night Featuring dj big spade mixing it up late night

Line dancing Lessons at 6:30 Ladies Drink Free • $5 Cover 2430 south havana street www.stampeDeCLub.Com emaiL:inFo@stampeDeCLub.net

May 7, 2015 Met News

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

Poetry and prose read at Auraria Writers Week By Robert Kemp rkemp9@msudenver.edu Colorado’s Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison read a few of his latest works in the CCD Confluence Building as part of Auraria Writers Week April 27. Hutchison performed both early poems old and new pieces from his upcoming book. The poems ranged from the mysterious to playful to satirical. Hutchison called one poem a “found poem,” which was composed entirely of excerpts from advertisements for creative writing programs he found in “Poets and Writers” magazine. Hutchison is a Denver native and has made his living primarily as a writer, occasionally teaching both undergrads and graduate students. He began writing poetry in 1972 and said he is still evolving as a writer. He is currently teaching at the University of Denver and is in the middle of editing a compilation of new and selected poetry. “What an adventure it’s been,” Hutchison said. “The original manuscript was about 550 pages,

unpretentious. There wasn’t any archaic language except when used as yet another joke. In one breath, Hutchison quoted ancient Roman poet Horace in Latin and in the next exclaimed, “My ass!” Before reading one poem, Hutchison said, “You don’t have to applaud, because then when you don’t applaud it breaks my heart.” Writing has been Hutchison’s livelihood for decades, but it has had a much more profound impact on his life as a whole. He told the story of how he worked with a woman who would later become his wife. They often had lunch together even after they both got different jobs. One day she asked him why he hadn’t written her a poem. He replied that he would see what he could do, and composed a poem titled, “City Limits.” “I told her to read it when she got home, and three years later we were married,” Hutchison said. “Don’t ever let anyone tell you that poetry can’t make anything happen.”

and my publisher wanted only 200 pages.” The room was full of Auraria professors and a scattering of students interested in writing. Hutchison said that reading to a room full of writers was like “a sparrow reading to an audience of eagles or something.” Hutchison’s entire performance was striking in its lack of pretention. At one point he warned, “I’m going to read my worst poem. Every person who’s read it has said, ‘you need to take that one out. It’s full of clichés.’” He said he’s keeping it despite the advice of his network of trusted friends. Changing technology has inspired Hutchison to innovate. “I sent in a group of haiku to a Twitter magazine,” Hutchison said. “I didn’t know what a Twitterzine was. They said, ‘The thing is that, on Twitter, you can’t do lines.’” In response, Hutchison came up with a way to make a one-line haiku, using what he described as “a kind of Morse code” to indicate the line breaks. Hutchison’s performance itself was irreverent, plainspoken and

Joseph Hutchison poses outside of the University of Denver April 28. Hutchison performed several poems from his upcoming book during Auraria Writer’s Week. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

YOU AND A GUEST ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING! VISIT

IN TIVOLI 313 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN PASSES! One pass per person. Each pass admits two. While supplies last.

PITCH PERFECT 2 has been rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) for innuendo and language. Sponsors and their dependents are not eligible to receive a prize. Supplies are limited. Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee a seat at the theater. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, except for members of the reviewing press. Theater is overbooked to ensure a full house. No admittance once screening has begun. All federal, state and local regulations apply. A recipient of prizes assumes any and all risks related to use of prize, and accepts any restrictions required by prize provider. Universal Pictures, Allied-THA, The Metropolitan and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss or accident incurred in connection with use of prizes. Prizes cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. Not responsible if, for any reason, winner is unable to use his/her prize in whole or in part. Not responsible for lost, delayed or misdirected entries. All federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law. NO PHONE CALLS! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. NO PHONE CALLS!

IN T HE AT E R S M AY 15 PitchPerfectMovie.com

4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 490 Denver, CO 80220

Met

Opinions

mymetmedia.com f: themetropolitan @themetonline

May 7, 2015

MetStaff Chief Editor Mario Sanelli • msanelli@msudenver.edu

Rodner Figueroa and the Latino race issue By Janis Carrasquel

Managing and Web Editor Steve Musal • smusal@msudenver.edu

News Editor Cassie Reid • creid13@msudenver.edu

Assistant News Editors Timothy Ulrich • tulrich2@msudenver.edu Joella Baumann • jbauma17@msudenver.edu

MetSpective Editor Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu

Assistant MetSpective Editor Tobias M. Krause • tkrause3@msudenver.edu

Sports Editor Scott Corbridge • kcorbrid@msudenver.edu

Assistant Sports Editor Micheal Tolbert • mtolber3@msudenver.edu

Photo Editor Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

Assistant Photo Editor Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

Copy Editors Kate Rigot • krigot@msudenver.edu Timothy Ulrich • tulrich2@msudenver.edu Sean Rhodes • srhodes8@msudenver.edu Taylor Thornton • tthornt6@msudenver.edu

Director of Met Media Steve Haigh • shaigh@msudenver.edu

Assistant Director of Met Media Jennifer Thomé • jthome1@msudenver.edu

Administrative Assistant of Met Media Elizabeth Norberg • enorbert@msudenver.edu

Production Manager of Met Media Kathleen Jewby • kjewby@msudenver.edu

Sales Team sales@mymetmedia.com Erica Barkley • Sales & Marketing Manager Ashten Barber • Sales Executive Casey Katana • Sales Executive

Marketing & Distribution Manager marketing@mymetmedia.com Ben Tarver • Senior Marketing Executive

What we do The Metropolitan accepts submissions in the form of topicdriven columns and letters to the editor. Column article concepts must be submitted by 1 p.m. Thursdays and the deadline for columns is 9 p.m. Sundays. Columns range from 500 to 600 words. Letters to the editor must be submitted by 5 p.m. Mondays to be printed in that week’s edition. There is a 500-word limit for letters to the editor. The Metropolitan reserves the right to edit letters for formatting and style. All submissions should be sent by email to themetonline@gmail.com. The Metropolitan is produced by and for the students of Metropolitan State University of Denver and serves the Auraria Campus. The Metropolitan is supported by advertising revenue and student fees and is published every Thursday during the academic year and monthly during the summer semester. Opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of MSU Denver or its advertisers.

“This subtle form of racism among Latinos is a rejection of our heritage and roots. We cannot get rid of our black and indigenous ancestors. We carry them in our blood.” — Janis Carrasquel

jcarras6@msudenver.edu The issue of race is a complex and touchy one, and among Latino people it can get even more complex. Since Rodner Figueroa´s incident a little more than a month ago, the issue of race has become more evident within the Latino community. Figueroa is the former host of a segment on “El Gordo y la Flaca” (“The Fat and the Skinny”), an entertainment show on Univision. While commenting on an artist who transforms himself into different personalities using makeup, Figueroa made a remark comparing Michelle Obama with a character from “Planet of the Apes.”. Because of public’s reaction on social media, Univision promptly fired him, but the controversy goes on. This is not only because of Figueroa’s supporters and critics, but also the confusing and often-concealed issue of racism in Hispanic communities. I always knew having dark skin or coarse hair in Venezuela was undesireable. Growing up, I saw many friends going to extremes to make their hair straight. And I was

always intrigued by grandmothers with dark skin telling as a joke to their offspring to find a “catire,” or blond husband, so they could “improve” the race when they had children. In many Latin American countries, a huge amount of the population is more or less mixed race. That racial mixture has been massively going on since Spaniards colonized most of the Americas. They imposed a caste system — the whiter a person, the more powerful. Black slaves and indigenous people were at the lower levels of this system. Though this system was abolished in Latin American countries long ago — and in most Latin American countries, black people gained civic rights many decades before black people did in the U.S. — antiquated concepts of race and power persist in Latin America. On Hispanic TV shows, for instance, the color spectrum of Latino people is still not well represented. Most telenovela main characters tend to have fair skin color. Many Latina actresses dye their hair in lighter colors and use blue or green colored contact lenses. That way they have more chances

to land a role on a popular soap opera. As far as my experience goes, most of the time racism in Latino communities tends to have aesthetic undertones. Concepts of beauty and good looks tend to be related to lighter skin. That could seem superficial, but for victims of judgement and rejection because of their darker skin, jokes can be painful self-esteem destroyers. When I was in my twenties, I went on vacation to Puerto La Cruz with a group of friends and we decided to go to a popular club. After waiting in a long line, the dark skinned bouncer stopped us and told us, “You guys can come in, but he can´t.” The bouncer signaled the only of my friends who is black. My friend was a tall, pretty attractive and fit black man, who also happened to dress sharply all the time. “We only admit pretty people on our venue,” the bouncer said. Then it hit me. I felt so bad to see my friends face. This was a rare occurrence, but was enough to make me aware of how there is a subtle form of racism in our mixed race society. Many dark-skinned Latinos grow up between remarks, jokes and costumes that remind them they

are not as “good looking” as the idealized telenovela actors. Going back to Figueroa, he has apologized publicly and said he was not making a direct remark about Obama´s looks, but a remark about the makeup artist´s work trying to transform into Obama´s image. But the comment ignited conversation, and I am glad it did. This subtle form of racism among Latinos is a rejection of our heritage and roots. We cannot get rid of our black and indigenous ancestors. We carry them in our blood. It does not matter how many highlights you dye into your hair, a simple genetic test would remind you of your dark-skinned and super-curly-haired great grandma. It is time Latinos accept that even though we think we are just joking making racial remarks, those words have consequences. They hurt people. But most of all, we hurt ourselves — because we’re talking about ourselves. Janis Carrasquel is a senior Convergent Journalism major and reports for Noticiero TVMET, MetMedia’s Spanish-language news program.

Affleck owes no apology for ancestors By Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko ktomko@msudenver.edu Ben Affleck owes no one an apology. Neither do Anderson Cooper, the Bushes, Pastor Rick Warren, and nor, for that matter, do I. What the hell, let’s throw Barack Obama onto that list as well. The common denominator here is that every one of us has ancestors who owned slaves. In fact, Obama is one of very few black Americans whose involvement with American slavery is that of slave owner and not of slave. Big deal. Apparently, it is a big deal. One of the continuing stories in national news over the past two weeks concerns Affleck asking the producers of PBS’s “Finding Your Roots” not to air the fact that his ancestors had owned slaves. There is nothing for him to be

ashamed of. It’s only this attitude that white people need to make up for every misfortune in black history that tells him there is. There are those in his own Hollywood stomping grounds who would demand an apology from him for a wrong he never committed (like Chris Rock). Why? What does he have to apologize for? I don’t know when the last freed American slave died, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it was before Affleck was born. And logic would suggest that, given the amount of time that has passed between the Emancipation Proclamation and his birth, he had nothing to do with slavery. Given that fact, there is no one left to whom an apology is due, and even if there was, Affleck is certainly not the one who owes it. I knew before I was involved in genealogical work that there had most likely been slave own-

ers on my mother’s side of the family. Needless to say, I wasn’t all that surprised when they started popping up. I imagine, though, for someone who is unaware of their family history, it can be quite a shock, especially for someone raised by a civil rights activist, as Affleck’s mother, Chris Boldt, is. And with the racial tension so prevalent over these past few years in particular, there is really no right way he could have handled the discovery. It’s really a damnedif-you-do-damned-if-you-don’t situation right now. He learned, he was shocked, he reacted. In his position, it probably wasn’t easy to figure out what to do next. I can say I’m a descendant of slave owners and no one cares. After all, who am I? But Affleck has money, presence, influence. It’s hard to say what kind of pressure might be placed on him to make up for a past that is not, strictly speak-

ing, his, or how it might affect his reputation. Already, historians are digging up how many others there are in Affleck’s family tree who were slave owners for no other reason than because he just became America’s social-issue scapegoat. History is rarely pretty. But if we’re going to track down third-, fourth- and fifth-generation descendants and rub their noses in their gene pool, we’re not going to be getting very far as a society. If we’re going to see a change in race relations, it’s going to have to be based on who and what we are now, not what happened up the family line 300 and 400 years ago. Every family tree holds ugly secrets. If you find yours, feel free to be unapologetic. They aren’t your fault. Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko is a 2014 MSU Denver Journalism graduate.

May 7, 2015 Met Insight

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

#financialgenius

Live, local music, sports coverage, talk shows and more.

Want an A+ in financial education? You can borrow our notes. To listen, go to mymetmedia.com

Visit the Student Union—a free online resource from U.S. Bank built to equip you with knowledge to help manage your money, now and in the future. Get a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship by completing our easy online 1 modules at usbank.com/studentunion

Streaming 24/7

MetRadio @MetRadioDenver No purchase necessary. 1. Scholarship eligibility restrictions apply. Refer to usbank.com/studentunion for details. Credit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. 150378 3/15

The MetMyMetMedia.com League

Met

Spective

“The audience creates their own journey.” — Charlie Miller mymetmedia.com f: themetropolitan @themetonline

May 7, 2015

Denver theater company offers ‘Off-Center’ perspective By Robert Kemp rkemp9@msudenver.edu

Auraria students who finish studying at the library and decide to take a stroll across Speer Boulevard may find themselves at the Denver Performing Arts Center. They would pass by posters advertising Broadway musicals like “Wicked” and “Phantom of the Opera,” or dramas like “Lord of the Flies.” But they might have to take a second look at the poster advertising “Lord of the Butterflies,” a glittery retelling of the latter by drag star Shirley Delta Blow. This is Off-Center. Charlie Miller serves as one of two artistic directors of the Off-Center theater company, which is in its fourth season at the DPAC. “Off-Center’s programming runs from September through May, and we most often perform out of the Jones Theatre, which is the one right across from the Auraria Campus,” Miller said.. This past semester, Off-Center presented shows such as the improvisation show “Cult Following” and “Kick-Off Cabaret,” which could be described as “Kickstarter meets the can-can.” “We’re always experimenting with new ideas that hopefully speak to and engage younger audiences who are not coming to the main stage productions for whatever reason,” Miller said. Many of the shows include free drinks, and it’s not surprising to see audience members purchasing drinks at the bar just offstage during improv shows. “Our work is less formal, more social, more interactive, and our tickets are significantly cheaper, so we’re hoping to break down the barriers and

encourage more adventurous people to try out something new at the theater,” Miller said. But Off-Center isn’t just about rowdy improv and cheap drinks. This season Off-Center teamed up mentalist Professor Phelix and musician Tom Hagerman, of DeVotchka, for a show called “Perception” that pushed the limits of live theater. “There’s been a movement in theater often referred to as ‘immersive theater,’ where shows take place in non-traditional spaces where the audience is immersed in the experience and encounters it on their own and wanders through the story in a non-linear fashion,” Miller said. In “Perception,” audience members are loosely guided through a series of spaces that paint a picture that is open to interpretation. “The audience creates their own journey as they piece together the story, moving from room to room, and it’s designed so that everybody gets different portions of the story and can piece the story together after they leave,” Miller said. Miller, a Denver native, got involved with theater at age four. “In high school I got more interested in directing and producing theater and video,” Miller said. “I attended Harvard and majored in filmmaking and video production and did a lot of producing and directing theater.” After returning to Denver, Miller founded Off-Center with Emily Tarquin. “I’m also the resident video designer for the theater company, so whenever a show wants to incorporate video or projections as a design element in the show, I’m the one who collaborates with the production team

Photo courtesy of Adams Design and Photo.

to figure out what that should be,” Miller said. Many of Off-Center’s shows make extensive use of video as a storytelling device. Miller offered some advice for aspiring theater professionals at MSU Denver. “I would say there’s a huge resource right across the street in the DPAC,” Miller said. “There are internship opportunities for school credit, there are tours, and there are a whole host of opportunities to build relationships here and get involved.” Miller said. He added that networking was an important tool for getting a job in theater. “Obviously you need experience and skills, but you also have to have connections, and knowing people is what helps you get your next job. My advice is to make as many

relationships with your fellow students and the theater professionals around Denver as possible, because that will create opportunities,” Miller said. Miller also suggested that students get out of their comfort zones while in school. “Remember, there are many different ways to be a part of theater and in addition to a deep knowledge in an area of focus, it’s helpful to have a broad skill set and knowing how it all comes together to create a show is really valuable. Just soak in as much as you can while you are in school and try as many different things as possible,” Miller said. This season of Off-Center programming will conclude on May 8 with “Cult Following.”

The anatomy of a resume: formula for success By Hañalina Lucero-Colin hluceroc@msudenver.edu

Your resume: It’s the most important document you will ever create make. All the papers you’ve worked on at this point in your college career are child’s play compared to the importance of this one-page document. It’s a summary of your accomplishments, a foot in the door, the document that stands between you and your dream job - and it can be an intimidating endeavor to embark on. But never fear - ith these tips and tricks from Mark Isenberg and Angela Furney of the MSU Denver Internship Office, you’ll be writing an interview-winning resume in no time.

Tip #1: Prioritize All those hours at the coffee shop may show great work ethic, but don’t necessarily impress the hospital or newspaper you’re applying to in

terms of experience within the field. Prioritize your relevant work experience by putting it front and center on your resume. You can (and should) include the other stuff, but show employers that even though you had to have a real job to make it through college, you didn’t let it stop you from getting first hand experience in your field.

Tip #2: Revitalize “A resume should be modified for each position,” Isenburg said. “It can be as simple as re-prioritizing your skills to emphasize the key ones asked for in the job posting.” Maybe your managerial experience is more important than your volunteer hours, so you need to change things around. Remake it! It sounds like a lot of work, but it can make all the difference in moving forward in your career.

Tip #3: Personalize

It’s been a long night. Your eyes are tired and you just don’t want to read over your resume again before you send it in. After all, no one is going to care about a few spelling errors, right? “A resume is you in one page,” Isenburg said. “It’s also usually the first impression you make an an employer. It’s worth your time to ensure you make a good first impression.” Put your best foot forward. You’ve worked hard to accomplish everything that’s on that page. Don’t let the little things hold you back! Reread, read it out loud, have your friends and family read it. You owe it to yourself.

Tip #4: Simplify When in doubt, keep it simple. “First, use the position description as your guide and present only relevant information,” Isenburg and Furney said. “When describing skills or past

experiences, use just enough information to get your point across.”

Tip #5: Visualize Your resume is limited to a page, but your portfolio doesn’t have to be. Make sure you keep your relevant coursework and examples of your abilities and include them in your portfolio. Many employers ask for examples of your abilities. The more you have, the more you’re going to stand out. Of course, follow the same rules as above and ensure that your portfolio is relevant and polished, but don’t be afraid to show yourself off a little bit. If you have any questions about your resume or would like to get a resume review, contact the Office of Career Services in Tivoli 215, or visit the Applied Learning Center in the Administration building, room 325. You can also visit the Writing Center in the King Center, room 415. Happy job hunting.

May 7, 2015 Met Spective

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

www.msudenver.edu/campusrec

303-556-3210

Summer 2015 Schedule May 18–August 6 (No classes on May 25) Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Ripped in 30

Cardio Mix

Ripped in 30

Cardio Mix

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. PE 111G • Brett

11–11:50 a.m. PE 103 • Rebekah

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. PE 111G • Brett

11–11:50 a.m. PE 103 • Rebekah

Indoor Cycling

Zumba

Indoor Cycling

Noon–12:50 p.m. PE 201 • Rowan

Noon–1 p.m. PE 215 • Becka

Noon–12:50 p.m. PE 201 • Rowan

Total Fit

Pilates

Total Fit

Pilates

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 111G • Sierra

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 103 • Beth

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 111G • Sierra

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 103 • Beth

Yoga

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 103 • Daria

12:30–1:20 p.m. PE 103 • Derik

Group Fit

Zumba®

5:15–6:15 p.m. PE 215 • Cathy

Mind/Body

Hours Fitness Center Interim Fitness Center Hours (May 18–29*) Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–5:50 p.m. *Closed on Weekends and on 5/25

Summer 2015 Fitness Center Hours (June 1–August 7*) Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6:50 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:50 p.m. Saturday: CLOSED *Closed on 7/3

Fitness Loft Hours

June 1–August 7 Tuesday & Thursday: 11a.m.–2 p.m. *Check in with Room 108 in the PE Building for gymnasium closures each week.

Superior Ink screen prints to a tee

May 07, 2015 Met Spective

Gordy Roscoe, head pressman at Superior Ink, scrapes extra ink from Dominic Rosacci, owner of Superior Ink, poses for a portrait in front of ink buckets, used to print designs on shirts, May 5. the automatic screen printer blade back into the bucket to prepare Photos by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu for a color change to print on shirts May 5.

By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu Dominic Rosacci bought his first screen printer at 14 years old for $4,000. It was an investment that germinated Superior Ink, a Denver-based screen printing business. The now 25-year-old Rosacci spoke about his company’s ten years of evolution in his office with a Neil Young track playing on his computer. Superior Ink started as a platform for creating apparel for the skateboarding and snowboarding niche. An accessible piece of the extreme sport culture is streetwear.

“Streetwear, in my opinion, is choosing your own lines and finding your own wayself expression and self awareness through apparel,” Rosacci explained. Rosacci was drawn to the apparel side of this culture after retiring from competitive snowboarding. “I’ve broken both ankles, both my wrists and both of my shoulders from boarding,” Rosacci said. “I’m passionate about the sport and the culture, but if I was still competing, I would be getting broke off (injured) all the time.” The business model of Superior Ink, sourcing, printing and shipping, as well as

support from an art director and subcontracted designers and artists appealed to a broader space than extreme sports. Superior Ink’s art director, Jacob Stookey, said many clients have an idea of what they want, their own designs or mock-ups. “But some clients want more direction, to have their hand held a bit with the design,” Stookey said. Superior Ink’s client base stretches from Denver to Japan and Europe, and its designs are sported on everything from free promotional T-shirts to designs that retail for $100. When Rosacci started his company ten years ago, it was because of a scarcity of plat-

forms for screen printing designs. But even with Internet developments making screen printing an Internet search and online order form away, Superior Ink continues to grow. Rosacci credits this with being a young and flexible presence in this industry. “I grew up, and the company grew up with the new technologies and changes in marketing. So, really we’ve had a big advantage with the adaptation.” For more information and to see designs from Superior Ink, visit superiorinkprinting. com.

Runner onRoadthe The Amalfi Coast, a stretch of coastline on the southern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula in the Province of Salerno in Southern Italy, is a popular tourist destination. The Province of Salerno is home to just under 1.1 million people. The Amalfi Coast is famous for its production of limoncello liqueur because the area is known for its cultivaton of lemons, called sfusato amalfitano in Italian, which are grown in terraced gardens along the entire coast between February and October. Metropolitan chief editor Mario Sanelli traveled to Italy and visited the Amalfi Coast April 29. Photo by Mario Sanelli • msanelli@msudenver.edu

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

MetTrends Story and photos by Eric Tsao etsao@msudenver.edu

There’s probably a piece of denim clothing sitting in your closet, wondering if it’s ever going to see daylight again. Recent trends on campus show that the students of Auraria know how to rock those forgotten denim pieces in fresh ways. Whether it’s a jacket, button-up shirt, vest or skirt, denim’s comeback has nestled comfortably into students’ outfits. In addition to denim’s durability, its ability to look and feel so versatile makes it a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe. Denim is also handy when considering recent Colorado weather. Denim is breathable, helps block wind better than other fabrics and is not particularly susceptible to water damage. Cowboys wore jeans for a reason. So, don’t be afraid to bust out that old denim piece you have been neglecting. Like wine, denim ages well and the washed look is definitely still around. see more from Eric Tsao in Metrosphere’s

May 7, 2015

mymetmedia.com

Met Review

f: themetropolitan

@themetonline

WANT TO GRADUATE FASTER?

Enroll in summer classes. Summer classes start June 8. Earn credits fast. Most courses run for eight weeks.

nt & Web Authorization

Many are offered online, and you can choose from classes held on our main, north or south campuses. Hurry, summer classes can fill quickly!

web, broadcast and job fair recruitment solutions nect with the best local candidates for less. our Door to Better Candidates.

DENVER

msudenver.edu/summer

Accredited by the Accreditation Commission For Education In Nursing (formerly NLNAC)

Bachelor Of Science Nursing Associate Degree In Nursing Just look at a small sample of employers that have hired our graduates:

s 3KY 2IDGE -EDICAL Center s $ENVER (EALTH s ,UTHERAN -EDICAL Center s 2OSE -EDICAL Center s 3T !NTHONY Central s .ORTH 6ALLEY (OSPITAL s +AISER 0ERMANENTE s 3WEDISH -EDICAL Center s 5NIVERSITY (OSPITAL For More Information, Call 303-292-0015 denverschoolofnursing.edu 1401 19th St, Denver, CO 80202 (Located 1 Block from Coors Field) DSN is currently approved to train Veterans who qualify for VA Benefits! FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY! For consumer information please go to: www.denverschoolofnursing.edu Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Denver School of Nursing is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Denver School of Nursing programs are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing

Japanese Restaurant & Sushi

adsfjasdfasdadsfďż˝ Happy Hour $4.50 Regular Rolls $10 Specialty Rolls $4 Appetizer $1 Sake Shot $4 Well Drink $5 Drafts

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m. & Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 10 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 a.m. Denver | 303-733-8881 1 Broadway Unit B108 Denver, Co 80203

Broomfield | 720-593-1888 2055 W 136th Ave B106 Broomfield, Co 80023

www.Gofishdenver.com

Reviews

Met

The Metropolitan review staff rates works on a standard “A to F” scale, similar to that used in MSU Denver classes. @themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

MY MORNING JACKET “The Waterfall” By Tobias M. Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu It’s been 1,433 days since My Morning Jacket released their 2011 album, “Circuital,” and May 4, marked the release of the band’s seventh studio LP, “The Waterfall.” What we have is quite possibly the band’s masterpiece, and will easily go down as one of the year’s best albums. The band dropped “Spring (Among The Living)” and “Big Decisions” as singles a little over a month apart from one an-

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” By Hañalina Lucero-Colin hluceroc@msudenver.edu “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” is almost everything a Marvel movieverse nerd could have hoped for. Action-packed from the moment director Joss Whedon said action, “Ultron” is in many ways a more comic-book style movie than its precursor, “The Avengers,” or any of the other Marvel movies made in the last five years. Stray-

“Zer0 Sum” By Cassie Reid creid13@msudenver.edu “Zer0 Sum” is no whitewashed roller coaster a la “Twister II,” but rather a double-routed whirlwind a la “Boomerang.” Telltale Games — my rock — has ventured away from grueling, heart-wrenching drama and entered the realm of “Borderlands,” a space-western video game series with a tumultuous history in terms of game quality. Since Telltale definitely has a specific audience, containing too much well-

“True Story” By Robert Kemp rkemp9@msudenver.edu Movies based on actual events benefit from their semi nonfiction status because it takes less to convince the audience to believe in the characters being portrayed on screen. Which is why it’s surprising that “True Story” fails to convince anyone that the characters, as portrayed, could possibly exist. The film stars Jonah Hill as

May 7, 2015

other, which prompted the Internet and its music nerds (including myself) to practically lose their minds in anticipation of the forth-coming album. It’s a prime example of the band really falling into their own voice and sound as they age. After a “Wizard of Oz-esque” opening rift on “Believe (Nobody Knows),” the song transforms into a Southern rock ballad, which features the vivacious and soulful lyrics from James while he and fellow guitarist Carl Broemel battle it out to the finish. The song has the perfect amount of distortion that echoes between each ear, just as Bo Koster’s quaint piano lines flutter about perfectly.

The album is full of a professional sonic quality that often goes overlooked in. However, when Jim James and Co. want to deliver, they do so perfectly and effortlessly. No matter the time in between albums, the band consistently sounds like a well-oiled machine. “The Waterfall” is full of soul, blues, rock, jazz, R&B, and even a touch of that Southern twang that sounds so perfect coming from James’ tademark flying V six-string. That subtle, postmodern southern-twang reverberates and echoes on “Compound Fracture,” the album’s second track. The song showcases the band’s multiverse of talent and flows above the backing

vocals from Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard and Merril Garbus of tUnE-yArDs. The album’s ninth track, “Tropics (Erase Traces),” is another prime example of the bands folky, softrock radiance, which encapsulates the band so well. The entire album sounds, feels and comes so natural that it felt as if I had owned the album for years. Back in December, James announced that “The Waterfall” was one of two albums the band would be releasing in the next two years. So one down, and one more to come, thankfully.

ing away from the moody, melodramatic comic book movies of years past, Ultron combines action packed sequences with quippy one liners and just enough schmaltz to keep audiences entertained on the edge of their seats, without losing the integrity of the story. Don’t let its big-budget movie status fool you: “Ultron” is brimming with big ideas, from the order of the universe and a human’s place within it to the powers of paranoia. It confronts humanity in the way that only comic books and science fiction can, but taking the human element, making it super and

forcing the viewer to contemplate complicated concepts without ever explicitly telling them that that’s what they are doing. It’s not the most profound thing you’ll see at the movies, but as far as blockbusters go, it’s a thinker. The only downside to “Ultron” is its position within the overarching Avengers franchise: It is decidedly a second movie. Second movies are filled with superficial storylines, used to move the movie from its origins to the climactic finale in a short span of time. They set up important plot points for the next installment, and sometimes

include a little growth of their own, but are mostly just there to connect the dots. The saving grace of “Ultron” is that, while it does have moments that feel like filler, it stays true to the Avengers that audiences have come to know and love and delves as deep as it can without adding too much time (though be warned; the movie is a solid two hours and 21 minutes). Regardless of whether or not you’re a die-hard comic book fan or a movie connoisseur, “Ultron” will not disappoint.

developed plot and not enough destructive action for the average “Grand Theft Auto” enthusiast, the risk of adding to the alreadyunsteady canon is amplified. And the best way to open a risky project is with one hell of a bang. The stor(ies) revolve around the acquisition of a mysterious item called a Vault Key, which will essentially guarantee a life of wealth and happiness. First is the story of Rhys — imagine the offspring of Jordan Belfort and Bender from “Futurama” — who is out for revenge after Kronk from “Emperor’s New

Groove” (or his voice actor at least) robs him of a long-desired promotion. Next comes Fiona’s side of the tale, any steampunk fan’s wet dream, as a con artist about to pull off the heist of a lifetime on the megolith corporation Hyperion. For fans of previous games, Telltale incorporates multiple Easter eggs including a masked mercenary named Zer0, who players controlled in “Borderlands II.” For noobs like yours truly, the game is immensely enjoyable. The meta level is through the roof as the whole story is told by the two main characters in a flashback, making instances where you “die”

a mere embellishment of the story. Gorgeous graphic novel graphics create a universe identifiable for long-time players of the series and endearing to virgins of Pandora. In the beginning of any game, characters will fill the role of a trope as they do here, but there is great chance and suggestion at very interesting developments. The largest flaw is the dubstep-esque soundtrack more than occasionally overpowering the dialogue. The second episode is available to all and the third floats somewhere between here and Pandora.

disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel, James Franco as an accused murderer, Christian Longo, and Felicity Jones as Finkel’s love interest, Jill Barker. After leaving the Times, Finkel receives a phone call informing him that Longo had been using Finkel’s name while he was evading arrest in Mexico. After following up on the story Finkel discovers that he shares a strange connection with Longo. Finkel then decides to use his exclusive access to Longo to restore his relevance as a writer and fuel his comeback.

Jonah Hill does an adequate job in his role but the biggest problem with his performance is how it meshes, or fails to mesh, with Franco’s performance. Franco plays Longo with a spacey creepiness that leaves little doubt as to whether he committed the crime or not, which only confuses the audience when Finkel, the veteran New York Times reporter, is taken in by his incredibly obvious manipulations. Jones’s character disappears for the majority of the movie, only to reemerge in scenes that could have

easily been cut out. Hill works hard in this movie and Jones delivers a solid performance in what few scenes she has. Unfortunately, the audience is left with too many questions. Mark Twain said “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn’t.” People can just shrug and answer, “I don’t know,” when asked why they did something but it’s unsatisfying in real life, and even more unsatisfying on screen.

1213

“The Waterfall”

“Avengers: Age of Ultron ”

B+

“Tales From The Borderlands ”

D-

“True Story”

Met

Sports

“Even if they’re not roping the ball everywhere it’s the intensity and fire that they bring.” — Metro head coach Annie Van Wetzinga

May 7, 2015

mymetmedia.com f: themetropolitan @themetonline

Softball season still rounding bases Runners lose 1-0 to Regis in finals; look to postseason against Rangers in San Antonio RMAC Tournament Metro State

Adams State

W: Kenzie Mattey (16-3) L: Kaycee Prevedel (7-4)

Metro junior third baseman Amanda Taney attempts to field a ball during the RMAC tournament April 30-May 2 at The Regency Athletic Complex. The Lady Runners beat Adams State 3-2 in the semifinals but fell 1-0 to Regis in the championship game. Both will face off against each other in the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament May 8 in San Antonio. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

By Scott Corbridge kcorbrid@msudenver.edu Coming off a regular season that saw them finish as Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champions, the Lady Runners blazed through the RMAC tournament to the final matchup but it wasn’t the result that they were hoping for. Metro took on Adams State in the semifinals at the Auraria Event Center May 2 and came away with a 3-2 win. It wasn’t until the third inning that the Roadrunners found home plate when senior third baseman Mary Towner homered to left field on a six-pitch full count. Later in the inning saw senior catcher Sarena Espinoza connecting on her second pitch to double to left field that brought home senior designated player Kaylynn Harmon putting the Lady Runners up 2-0. Adams State evened the score at two after a two-RBI single from center fielder Erika Ecsedy to score right fielder Kalin Johnson and shortstop Kyana Quarrell. Espinoza would ultimately be the deciding factor for the Roadrunners win, with a full count ahead of her, she reached on a field-

er’s choice and senior first baseman Chelsea Brew scored to put Metro up 3-2. The Grizzlies were unable to get anything going after that point and freshman pitcher Kenzie Mattey earned her win number 16 on the year. Mattey was later recognized as the RMAC pitcher of the year. In her first season at Metro, Mattey has compiled a 16-3 record, pitching 121.1 innings, has struck out 97 batters, walked 40 and has an impressive 2.37 ERA. Mattey pitched a complete game, giving up two earned runs off seven hits for the Lady Runners. She managed to strike out six and not walking a single batter while throwing a respectable 109 pitches. ASU pitcher Kaycee Prevedel was credited with the loss dropping her record to 7-4 on the season. Metro left nine batters on but had enough offense to capitalize on the pitches thrown to gain an edge over the Grizzlies. “She did what Kenzie does,” Metro head coach Annie Van Wetzinga said. “Keeping the team

off balance, getting ahead in the count was a big thing for her. She did a nice job of attacking the strike zone.” The Regis Rangers edged the Roadrunners 1-0 in the RMAC Championship to spoil the ladies remarkable season that will luckily continue in the NCAA Division II tournament. For most of the game neither club could really gain an inch and it wasn’t until the fourth that the lone run of the game came off of a two-out single by Nicole Hull. The loss dropped the Runners to 42-17 on the year and improved the Rangers to 31-17 for the season. Pitching was on point for the game as sophomore pitcher Cassidy Smith and Regis pitcher Nicole Aviles combined for eight hits total. What’s great about the Roadrunners this year besides their RMAC regular season championship and 42-17 record, a nine game improvement from last season, is the five seniors that continue to make a difference in the games. Chelsea Brew, Mary

Right: Metro senior shortstop Susie Oury attempts a bunt during the Runners matchup with the Adams State Grizzlies. Oury is one of five seniors on the team that finished the year 42-17. Oury, Chelsea Brew, Mary Towner, Kaylynn Harmon and Britney Thomas are all scheduled to graduate next week. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

RMAC Championship Metro State 0

Regis

W: Nicole Aviles (21-8) L: Cassidy Smith (18-7) Towner, Susie Oury, Britany Thomas, and Kaylynn Harmon are all set to graduate later next week but look towards the NCAA tournament coming up. “Our seniors, a lot of them have taken it to the next level,” Van Wetzinga said. “Even if they’re not roping the ball everywhere it’s the intensity and fire that they bring.”

As such, fate would have it that they will play the very team that beat them in the tournament. Metro will play as the No. 3 seed against No. 6 seed Regis in the first round of the NCAA tournament May 8 in San Antonio at 2 p.m. The winner of the match-up will move on May 9 at 1 p.m.

@themetonline f: themetropolitan mymetmedia. com

May 7, 2015 Met Sports

Roadrunners split regular season finale By Mike Tolbert mtolber3@msudenver.edu In a game that had a combined 28 runs, the Runners edged out the Colorado Christian Cougars 16-12 in Game 1 of their final regular season series at All-Star Park May 2. Senior pitcher Nick Hammett, who got the start for the Roadrunners, struggled on the mound and allowed five earned runs off eight hits in just two innings. He was replaced by junior Cameron Stroup in the middle of the third. Stroup had much of the same luck. He threw for two innings and allowed three hits and four earned runs. The Cougars started hot at the plate as they recorded five runs through the third inning. With one on first base, CCU senior outfielder Dustin Conley hit a two-run homer to right field in the bottom of the third. They added two more runs in that inning to take a 5-1 lead. Once Metro got its chance at bat in the fifth, the Runners took full advantage when junior outfielder Jeff Levett homered to left field with no outs. Later, with one runner on third and two outs, ju-

nior outfielder Alex Walker tripled to left-center, which brought redshirt freshman Hunter Donaldson to score. Metro continued to hit everything that came their way after a Marcus Bean single to left field scored Walker, tying the game at five in the fifth. Both teams looked to their bullpens for relief pitchers to provide some sort of defense to balance out the offensive attack. CCU did just that after sophomore shortstop Jake Thurston was hit by a pitch, replacing Jackson Gaskins for senior Garret Henrichsen. Henrichsen struck out junior second baseman Nick Comito to finally get out of the top of that inning. The Cougars answered back with four other runs in the bottom of the fifth to take a 9-5 lead going into the sixth inning. The Roadrunners tacked on two runs in the top of the sixth, led by senior centerfielder Mitch Gibbons who notched an RBI and a run during the inning. Metro would again tie the game at 9-9 when Gibbons doubled down the left-center line, scoring Levett once more in the seventh inning. For the game, Gibbons finished 3-for-5 with five RBIs, while Levett went

4-for-5 with three RBIs. In the bottom of the seventh, the Cougars added three runs to go up 12-9. Sophomore Ryan Baca replaced freshman pitcher Javi Vega who eventually earned the win for Metro, making it his ninth win of the season. Baca pitched 2 1/3 shutout innings and allowed only four hits. A four-run top-of-the-eighth put the Runners on top for good as Gibbons, hit another triple to right center, which brought both Levett and Comito home for two unearned runs. Up 13-12 in the ninth inning, the Roadrunners added another three runs to complete a dominate game at the plate. All nine Metro starters either notched a run scored or an RBI. The Runners didn’t have much luck in their last match-up with the Cougars as they fell 5-2 at All-Star Park and finished with a regular season record of 26-20, 21-14 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Roadrunners will be the No. 3 seed in the RMAC tournament beginning May 7. Metro will take on CSU-Pueblo in Grand Junction in the first round.

Metro redshirt freshman Julian Garcia on the mound for the Runners in the last game of the twinbill May 2 at All-Star Park. The Roadrunners dropped their last matchup against Colorado Christian 5-2 after beating them 16-12 earlier in the day. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

Veteran and Military Services

upcoming events

TUESDAYS

Free Yoga Class

VFW Post 1 • 841 Santa Fe Drive • 7–8 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Free Meditation Class

VFW Post 1 • 841 Santa Fe Drive • 7 p.m.

MAY 12

Arms of Athena - Mindfulness Practice

TAKE THE PATH

Finals Study Break - Donuts & Coffee

RESISTANCE.

10–11 a.m. • Tivoli 329.

MAY 13

10–11 a.m. • Tivoli 329

Free Veterans Legal Clinic 12–2 p.m. • Tivoli 444

MAY 15

5th Annual Veterans Graduation Ceremony and Brunch

10 a.m.–1 p.m. • St. Cajetans • 1190 9th St. (Auraria Campus) Please RSVP to Lauren Sullivan, lsulli21@msudenver.edu

OF MOST

Our officer candidates are rigorously screened, tested and evaluated for the moral, intellectual and physical qualities required to lead Marines in defense of our nation. If you prove you have what it takes to become a Marine Officer, the path of most resistance will lead to a life of distinction, purpose and honor. Few can be Marines. Even fewer can lead them.

For more information about any of these events listed in this ad please contact Veteran and Military Student Services • Tivoli 243 • 303.556.4294

/MSUDenverVMSSS

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES AND WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MARINE OFFICER PROGRAMS, CONTACT YOUR COLORADO MARINE OFFICER SELECTION TEAM AT 303-832-7121. OPATH_BW_5x3.5_OSO_Metro State.indd 1

8/7/14 3:41 PM

mymetmedia.com f: themetropolitan @themetonline

May 7, 2015 Met Events

INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH 7:00 PM STOP BY THE METROPOLITAN TIVOLI STUDENT UNION, SUITE 313 STARTING TODAY AFTER 10 AM TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PASSES! Must show a valid student ID

THIS FILM IS RATED R FOR INTENSE SEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE THROUGHOUT, AND FOR DISTURBING IMAGES. Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee you a seat at the theatre. Seating is on a first come, first served basis, except for members of the reviewing press. Theatre is overbooked. Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee you a seat at the theatre. No admittance once screening has begun. All federal, state and local regulations apply. A recipient of tickets assumes any and all risks related to use of ticket, and accepts any restrictions required by ticket provider. Warner Bros., The Metropolitan, and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss or accident incurred in connection with use of a prize. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. We are not responsible if, for any reason, recipient is unable to use his/her ticket in whole or in part. All federal and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Participating sponsors, their employees and family members and their agencies are not eligible NO PHONE CALLS!

IN THEATERS MAY 15 MadMaxMovie.com |

/MadMaxMovie | #MadMax

THE METROPOLITAN THURS: 05/7/15 BLACK & WHITE 5” x 7” SS ALL.MMF-P.0507.METRO

SUCCESS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE!

MSU

Summer and Fall 2015! MSU Denver South: Denver Tech Center *Newly Renovated South Campus

Complete your General Studies courses Additional core course offerings in: • Health Care Management • Psychology • Sociology • Education • Anthropology • Accounting • Business Management • Marketing • History • Human Services • Women’s Studies • Criminal Justice • Finance • Hospitality • Political Science • Communications • Computer Information Systems For a printed class schedule, call 303-721-1313 EXT. 99

or visit www.msudenver.edu/optionsnow

DENVER

EXTENDED

CAMPUSES

Mile High @themetonline

f: themetropolitan

Events

mymetmedia.com

May 7, 2015

Denver Concert Calendar

Auraria Events 5.7: Outstanding Women’s Awards 5 p.m. St. Cajetan’s

5.7 Young Fathers, Mas Ysa, Input Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $15 Time: 9 p.m.

5.11: Monday Night Menagerie Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $10 Time: 8 p.m.

5.7: CultureHaus Collects 6 p.m. 965 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204

5.7: James Bay, Elle King Location: Ogden Theatre Price: $25 Time: 8:30 p.m.

5.11: The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Black Rider Location: Ogden Theatre Price: $35 Time: 8 p.m.

5.7: Guitar Ensembles 7:30 p.m. King Center Recital Hall 5.8: Junior Recital: Gina Bauza 4 p.m. King Center Recital Hall 5.8: African Drum & Dance Ensemble 7:30 p.m. King Center Concert Hall

5.8: The Royal, Rootbeer and Mermentau, Six Shooter Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $10 Time: 9 p.m.

5.11: Food for Finals 9 p.m. 5.16: Spring 2015 Commencement 9 a.m. Denver Coliseum 4600 Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80216

5.12: Seven Sea Voyage, Tonight We Rise, October Skies, Dorsia Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $10 Time: 8 p.m.

5.8: Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts, Tracksuit Wedding, Strange Americans Location: Bluebird Theater Price: $15 Time: 9 p.m. 5.8: The Orb, Govinda, MILK Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $27 Time: 9 p.m.

5.9: Faculty Brass Recital 4 p.m. King Center Recital Hall

5.12: Dan Deacon, Prince Rama, Ben O’Brien Location: Bluebird Theater Price: $15 Time: 8 p.m.

5.9: Red Fox Run, Viretta, Slow Caves Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $10 Time: 9 p.m.

5.9: The Wombats, Life in Film, Cheerleader Location: Bluebird Theater Price: $20 Time: 9 p.m. 5.9: The Pump and Dump: A Parentally Incorrect Comedy Show and Night Out Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $25 Time: 8 p.m.

1. Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Courtney Barnett 2. Untethered Moon, Built to Spill 3. Dark Place, Jessie Baylin 4. Rituals, Other Lives 5. 199x, Ben Khan

5.7: Rain

66º/48º

5.8: Thunderstorms

58º/46º

5.9: Thunderstorms

57º/43º

5.10: Rain

52º/38º

5.11: Cloudy

63º/41º

5.12: Rain

75º/47º

“Somehow, cop won gunfight: Traffic officer with pistol killed 2 with assault rifles” (CNN)

5.13: Cloudy

76º/51º

“JAM SESSION: Reid threatens to block Obama ‘fast track’ trade-deal power” (Fox News)

The Metropolitan online /TheMetropolitan @themetonline mymetmedia.com

5.12: Thee Oh Sees, Rubedo, Dirty Few Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $18 Time: 8 p.m.

Symphonic metal band Kamelot will play the Ogden Theatre May 18 as part of their North America 2015 tour to promote their new album, “Haven.”

OpenAir 1340 Top Five Seven-Day Forecast

1217