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Volume 38, Issue 2

August 20, 2015

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MSU Denver sophomore Jessica Taylor grabs a cup of coffee between classes Aug. 18 at the new Starbucks located on the second floor of the Tivoli. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

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“A lot of them are pretty compact. It’s pretty wide open. It’s a lot nicer than some of the ones I’ve been to.” —Mike Reed

August 20, 2015

Pound the Alarm Tips for students registering late to fall semester Students fill the halls of the Tivoli, patiently waiting in long lines for new studnt ID’s and bus passes Aug 18. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

Alexis Arnold aarnold18@msudenver.edu We all fall victim to procrastination. from the incoming freshman who just doesn’t have a grip on college life yet, to the junior who intentionally put off deadlines. Fear not, because we too fall under the category of “it can wait until tomorrow, right?” One of the most important dates to keep in mind is when to turn in your health insurance

wavier. MSU Denver students are required to have health insurance. The good news is if you do not have health insurance, Metro provides health insurance for you. The cost is $1,110 which will get automatically billed to your tuition. This insurance plan provides coverage from August 17th, 2015 to January 18th, 2016. The bad news for the common procrastinator is if you have outside health coverage, you must fill out a wavier by September 2 or you will get billed the cost of the school

provided coverage for the full semester. Transfer student, Dominique Arnold says, “The form to fill it out is extremely easy! I just wish I filled it out sooner so I didn’t feel rushed!” Don’t wait, because the extra $1,110 on your tuition bill is much more stressful than just filling out a small piece of paper. The next thing to consider in the midst of trying to put things off is when you can drop courses. Be it the class is too much or the schedule doesn’t work, we all

have reasons for dropping a class. Keep in mind as you decide whether to stick it out or call it quits, when you drop will determine the amount of money you can get back. If you decide you want to drop a class and receive the full refund for that course, you must decide by Sunday August 23. If you need more time to decide you can wait until Wednesday September 2, however, you will only receive a 50 percent refund if you drop by that date. While this next reminder does

not have a deadline date, it is worth keeping in mind. Remember to stop by and get a student ID and RTD bus pass. The line is now wrapped around the halls, filled with our fellow “do it tomorrowers” and will continue to for at least the first week of school. According to junior student Victoria Jessar, “The line is so long you may want to just bring a tent and set up camp!” So, set aside some time and hop in line, and try not to put it off for too much longer.

Starbucks surprises students with its size Justin David Tate jdtate15@msudenver.edu Mike Reed was just in the Tivoli Student Union Friday evening supporting his wife, an MSU Denver student registering for classes. He walked around looking for coffee and stumbled upon a new Starbucks in the Tivoli, brewing. He immediately took to the space and its enormous size. “It’s big for a Starbucks,” Reed said. “A lot of them are pretty compact. It’s pretty wide open. It’s a lot nicer than some of the ones I’ve been to.” Chenko Songigbe, 20-year-old business major and freshman, moved from the West African country of Benin to attend college. He currently studies business at the Community College of Denver. After failing to become a

student employee through work study and finding no success in his job search outside campus, he applied one month ago to Starbucks. They accepted him and gave him an education in coffee brewing. “I’m getting to learn new things and I have a lot of wonderful friends,” Songigbe said. He said he wasn’t a big coffee drinker before, but now he has a “crush on caramel Frappuccino.” Aviation major and MSU Denver student PJ Valenzuela saw the Starbucks in its infancy during its construction over the summer and was looking forward to visiting it after it once it was done. The Tivoli Starbucks surpassed his expectations — especially in size. “I’ve been to the one in New York in Times Square and I’d say it’s probably the same size, which makes sense. It’s a student body of 20,000,” Valenzuela said.

MSU Denver junior Katie Mumdon, center, and sophomore Juliana Sandoval, right, prepare drinks for customers Aug. 18 in the Tivoli. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

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News Briefs Stabbing at Speer and Colfax near Auraria, victim not talking to cops A stabbing occured on Monday, August 17 at the intersection of Speer Blvd and Colfax Avenue. Police say the incident did not involve campus employees or students. The suspect is said to be a Hispanic male wearing a red hat, black shirt, black back pack and a skateboard in his posession at the time of the stabbing. The victim of the stabbing refused to cooperate with police in the investigation. The Auraria Campus police encourage students and employees to report potential criminal activity to the Auraria Campus Police Department at 303-556-5000 or “text-a-tip” at 720-593-TIPS (8477).

MSU welcomes its own back from the summer MSU Denver freshmen Samantha Hart, left, and Makenna McKnight cover white shirts with tie dye ink outside the Plaza building during Spirit Day on Aug 17. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@ msudenver.edu

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Auraria Police Text-A-TIP program is now live, ready for student, employee usage Auraria Campus Chief of Police Michael Phibbs confirmed that TIPS, a program meant to allow students and employees to text a tip to police about crimes or suspicious activity on campus. The program is designed to allow students to connect directly with dispatchers from the Auraria Campus Police Department when verbal communication is an unavailable means of getting help or law enforcement attention.

Metro State in talks with Denver Health to run the Health Center at Auraria Conversations are ongoing for Metropolitan State University of Denver to allow Denver Health to take over running the Health Center at Auraria Campus. Cathy Lucas, Association to the President for Marketing and Communications, Chief of Staff, said deals could include academic programs and internships for students depending on how the direction of the talks go. She points to the Affordable Care Act as ushering a “sea of change” to healthcare and insurance. This has led to a reexaminiation as to whether “running a campus health care center ourselves still makes sense.” Discussions are still in early stages and no concrete deals have been ironed out.

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It’s been a cold-water summer By Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu

I was standing in the shower several months ago, rivulets of hot soapy water streaming down my back. I was thinking how easy we have it today. Until this summer I had never lived without hot water, or any of our other modern amenities so oft unappreciated. Though I felt blessed to have it, I assumed the convenience would be there at my beck and call. But when my aged hot water heater failed several months ago and I couldn’t afford to replace it, I got a taste of what it was like to live in what Jack Kerouac endearingly referred to as a “cold-water flat,” except I wasn’t in 1950s New York City hangin’ with Kerouac and his crew. Cold-water flats were usually walk-up apartments without hot running water. They were common

until the mid-to-late 1900s in large U.S. cities. Since hot running water is a requirement today in most U.S. cities, cold-water flats are a thing of the past. For the first few days during my forays to the gym for a shower, I conjured images of myself as a character in one of Kerouac’s mad adventures. As steam rose around me, I could almost taste the smoky air and hear the sultry notes of an after-hours jazz club in a downstairs San Francisco lair. Then the reality set in. The gym wasn’t open when I wanted to shower Sunday morning. The 90-degree outdoor temperature did nothing to enhance the pleasure of the icy knives of water that pelted me relentlessly. That frigid water awoke in me a consciousness far more than just the images from a cult classic. For me, the notion of a coldwater flat now evokes a time when many Americans didn’t enjoy the

relative prosperity that our society takes for granted.

“For me, the notion of a cold-water flat now evokes a time when many Americans didn’t enjoy the relative prosperity that our society takes for granted.” I recall Farm Security Administration images from the Great Depression, like “Migrant Mother,” by Dorothea Lange. Or Walker Evans’ images in tandem with James Agee’s narrative as found in, “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men,” that illuminates the lives of tenant families in the depression-era deep South.

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Still today, many don’t get enough to eat and live without our modern luxuries like indoor plumbing, flush toilets and hot running water — even in the U.S. At home, weeks gave way to months. Still I had no hot water. People looked at me with incredulity when I told them that I didn’t miss it that much. So, you shower at the gym, or master the art of the 60-second shower. In the whole grand scheme of things, it’s scarcely an inconvenience. I’ve got a toilet that flushes, a dishwasher and my health. I am wealthy beyond measure. As of today, I now have hot running water again. However, I can’t step into that steaming shower without acknowledging that many people live -even now- without the amenities we’ve come to expect. They can’t apply for assistance and they have no accessible ladder to climb and claw their way out of difficulties in their lives.

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To the Editor: Language Matters: Transphobic Language on Campus From Matt Lumley Though “Overheard This Week” generally features amusing out-of-context quotes, on July 23 the section used a quote that included a harmful slur. Tr*nny is used often in our society, and not enough people know how harmful it is or why. The t-slur is a slur used to insult and dehumanize transgender people – specifically transgender women. (Transgender people are people whose gender is different than the one they were assigned at birth.) Transgender women are one of the demographics most at risk for violence and discrimination, facing high rates of poverty, assault and even murder. The t-slur perpetuates a culture that views transgender people as something to be ridiculed, disgusted by, or hated. While it is important to be aware that the word itself is offensive, it is equally, if not moreso, important to be aware that the intent behind the word is offensive. The word is usually used in the context of making fun of someone, usually feminine-presenting, who does not fit into someone’s perception of gender – for example, seeing a feminine-presenting person with features you perceive as male,

and saying they ‘look like a tr*nny’. The word is also used against men who dress in clothes that are considered feminine, or people whose gender is not immediately obvious to whoever is using the slur. All of these statements (and any others) are stating that if your gender and gender presentation aren’t exactly how someone says they should be, there is something wrong with you and you deserve to be insulted.

Before you use this word, or insult someone because of how you perceive their gender, think about why you want to do this, and if their gender is really any of your damn business. Combine that with the societal narrative that says that transgender people are mentally ill, perverted, liars, etc., and these statements go from being rude to damaging. Transgender people are

far more likely to attempt suicide than non-transgender (cisgender). A large part of this is due to the overwhelming majority of society telling transgender people that there is something fundamentally wrong with who they are. Auraria Campus is not a campus that will censor your speech for being offensive. However, in a society that normalizes discrimination against transgender people, it is important to be aware that your language is offensive. Before you use this word, or insult someone because of how you perceive their gender, think about why you want to do this, and if their gender is really any of your damn business. Casual transphobia is far too common, and it is easy to ignore if you are not directly hurt by it. Being more aware of the language we use and the ideas we spread is one of the first steps towards creating a more equal society for everyone. To learn more about transgender people and the issues they face, visit the National Center for Transgender Equality’s website at transequality.org, or stop by the GLBT Student Services Office in Tivoli 213.

Editorial Note The Met’s mission is to reach all students, faculty and staff with fairness, accuracy and neutrality. Of course, sometimes we make mistakes. In the July 23, 2015 issue, in MetBreak, we published a quote that included a slur meaning transgender people. After the GLBT Student Services at Auraria brought the offensiveness of this word to our attention, we asked them to write this opinion to educate readers. The Metropolitan aims to reach all populations on campus and always welcomes criticism of its content and different points of view.

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ By Ben Tarver btarver2@msudenver.edu They were relevant then, and they continue to be relevant now. The story of the rap group N.W.A couldn’t have been told at a better time than now, as we still struggle with the issues of economic inequality and conflicts between police and people of color. It’s been some time since I’ve left a movie theater completely

‘The Book of Mormon’ By Cassie Reid creid13@msudenver.edu If you are offended by a musical named for a religious text written by the same team behind “South Park” and “Avenue Q,” it’s really your own fault for purchasing a ticket in the first place. With that said, it is probably wise to do some research on the content of the Best Musical Tony-winning “Book of Mormon” before booking a seat at the Buell. If you are too lazy to listen to every song, simply research the lyrics to “Hasa Diga Eebowai,” the translation of which we can’t print. The show starts innocently enough in Salt Lake City, where we see the highly praised and shel-

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August 20, 2015 the scenes were so real and raw I felt in danger myself. There were also moments I felt like I was right there with the artists in their recording studio. I even felt like I was seeing N.W.A in concert live, or at one of their many parties. The realness in this fi lm was so intense, I found myself on the edge of my seat throughout. The movie isn’t completely flawless, however, as there are some small exaggerations of the true story, all adaptations tend to stretch the truth in some ways. It’s also quite ironic that the musical group and fi lm both focus on the themes of human rights and having a voice, yet they show such

tered Elder Price awaiting assignment of partner and location for his two-year mission. After months of praying to be sent to Orlando, he not only gets paired with the unfi ltered, eager Elder Cunningham — who has never read the book for preference of comic books and TV shows — but is sent to the rural heart of Uganda. There the duo encounter a warlord whose name, again, is not appropriate for print, a village of pagans, and repressed homosexuality. After realizing “The Lion King” was not an accurate depiction of Africa, Price packs his bags, leaving the eternal fate of the village in the hands of Cunningham. Ignoring the spoilers in the above summary, I will reveal no further plot points largely because, once again, much of the content of the rest of the musical is not suitable by MetReviews standards.

This show is a juxtaposition. On the one hand the score of references to other musicals (featured in the gorgeous score itself penned by Robert Lopez of “Frozen” fame—yeah, you read that right) and other hit songs can be seen as pandering to the culturally elite. On the other hand, the number of “Star Trek” references and clitoris jokes in place of phallic funnies — a strange stage of feminism in comedy — can be seen as “South Park” fan fodder. The show has “the ends justify the means” philosophy in representing rural sub-Saharan Africa that can lead to unintentional mocking of topics like forced female circumcision and poverty (according to this white chick). Yet it is also an existential masterpiece prompting disturbingly deep questions about the presence, or lack thereof, of divine purpose.

price ranges are relatively low. It’s an accessible wine-buying experience. It’s the ultimate terroir experience: getting to be in the environment that influenced the wine’s characteristics. The people selling wine at a farmer’s market have a relationship with the winery and can speak to their wine in a more informed way than you’re ever going to get from a wine or liquor store. At Augustina’s tent, I asked the vendor for advice choosing between a few grape varieties. She recommended the cabernet franc because Colorado is a perfect place to grow the ordinarily tricky cold-climate grape. Its thin skin is maybe not as delicate or prone to mutation as pinot noir, but it’s somewhat rare to find outside of a blend. But

when you do find it, a cabernet franc typically produces a light to medium body wine with soft tannin and high acidity. Classically grown in Loire Valley, France, this is a parent grape to the robust cabernet sauvignon, but it’s lighter, fresher and softer than its boisterous son. Augustina’s Boulder Backpacking wine didn’t disappoint. The Boulder Backpack Wine tells a story of the foothills it is grown and made in. It’s a friendly fruit-forward wine with the backdrop of earth, smokiness and spice that is reminiscent of a summer campfire: hence the bottle’s suggestion to enjoy a glass after backpacking by a campfire while reading John McPhee. Blackberry and currants balanced a pronounced cedar like

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lack of respect toward women. Overall, “Straight Outta Compton” was very entertaining and unique, just like the real-life rap group was. The movie succeeded in capturing the public’s attention as to what these artists’ lives were like and how they expressed that through what they helped establish as “gangsta rap.” As far as rating the fi lm, I agree with the words of Dr. Dre: “Damn, that shit was dope.”

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That said, I adore it. The sheer effort put in to incorporate every element of theatre into each joke is an impressive feat. Lighting, instrumentation and props in critical and unforgettable moments, for better or worse, have as much character as the missionaries and their flock. Three distinct spiritual journeys are followed through the plot and one, if not all, three stories is bound to connect to each no-longer-holy soul enjoying this wholly hilarious show. So, if only for two hours, turn off your cynicism and suspend your disbelief and you might just find this show can change your life. Poster from movies.alphacoders.com

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Farmer’s Market vino worth a day trip By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu Wine and a good book: I couldn’t ask for a better end to a day trip. This summer I went to Boulder with some friends, and after picking up a used copy of “The Art of Fielding,” we took a short walk from Pearl Street to the Wednesday evening farmer’s market. At the Augustina’s Winery tent, I purchased a bottle of the Boulder Backpacking Wine. Wine might not be the first grocery item you think about picking up at a farmer’s market, but it is definitely worth trying. A winery that sells at a farmer’s market gets excited to talk about their wine to the public, and their

smokiness, spicy notes and a hint of minerality. The result was a complex mouth feel with a bright acidity — delightful rather than pucker-encouraging. I didn’t drink this by a fire, or while reading McPhee as suggested, but it Poster from coloradowineassociation.com made for a good wine the Boulder, Dillon and Belmar for a movie night with farmers markets or online at colofriends. I enjoyed it alone, but it would pair well with lighter meats, radowineassociation.com. pastas, salmon or soft cheeses like goat cheese or camembert. You can buy Augustina’s BoulA der Backpacking wine for $15 at

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Question: What do you think of Tivoli Station alphabetizing books by author instead of by school and major? “I was just telling the cashier, I hate it. It was easier to find by subject when it was one section per subject.” Delia Grant, sociology

“When you are a psych major, you need psych books. It’s just simpler to have it by subject.” Christina Cresbin, athletic training major

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“Well, I don’t think it’s bad. With a helper, an employee, “I don’t mind, I buy e-books. They are books have been easy to cheaper and available find.” online.” Manuel Dominguez, John Tower, business business management management major major

Best of Frisco Fun Right: Randall James tosses a disc at Peck One Disc Golf Course, Aug. 16 in Frisco, Colo.

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Nathan "Chops" Johnson, a production manager for Warner Brothers, blow drys his mutton chops as he prepares for the Rocky Mountain Beard Bout on June 13, in Loveland, Colo.

Gunner Harrison doesn't let go as his sheep tumbles at the Arapahoe County Fair on July 23 in Aurora, Colo.

Summer Shutterbug Scoops Making pictures, memories in Centennial State Photos and Story by Trevor L. Davis tdavis84@msudenver.edu I’m lucky to be able to kick back on a cool summer evening, watch an electrical storm light up the sky and reflect on a summer well spent on the ground and in the skies of northern Colorado making pictures, living a dream. Even as I was stricken with motion sickness flying in the back of a World War II era B-17 bomber, I knew I was lucky. Being a photojournalist is the greatest time I’ve ever had. In Aurora, I went to an awesome air show, with the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds jetting across the sky at deafening speeds above as a climax. It was an unanticipated event that left me smiling like a little kid in a candy store. I went to Denver Comic Con for the first time. People are awesome. The crazy mix of costumes from all genres of entertainment is an enormous spectacle, and a sensory overload in the best way. The Larimer County Fair was madness in its sweetest form. Kids throwing mud in each other’s faces, dancing like gypsies and loving every minute. It was such an entrancing thing to watch I didn’t realize how dirty I was getting and how close I was to ruining my equipment. A co-worker tweeted a shot of me crouching for a frame in the muck with my camera floating by the strap an inch above ruining the lens. Not to be outdone, mutton bustin’ at the Arapahoe County Fair left me wishing I was a kid again. It looked like a blast. Sadly, only a few kids actually rode the sheep.

The first kid was brutalized by her sheep. She went down hard, the beast top of her. That scared away most. Gunner Harrison, one of the winners, gave me an awesome shot to capture. As the sheep he was riding went down, he wore the glorious smile I saw all summer. Sadly, there were also violent stories to cover this summer in Loveland and Aurora each. The series of suspicious murders and a standoff starting with a man’s death dominated the news in Loveland, while in Aurora the James Holmes trial came to a close. Having to wait for people to exit the Aurora courthouse after such a trial was one of my least favorite assignments, but I think it was important for the media to share the outcome with the concerned community.

Chris Ringdahl was riding by on her bike when she stopped to offer support to, homeowner, Ty Scott to help rebuild after a tornado damaged her property two nights prior, June 6. Scott declined, but was thankful for the offer.

Zach Ogg walks his market lamb, Buddy, at the Larimer County Fair’s Junior Livestock Sale to sell for slaughter, Aug. 5. Ogg hoped to get as much as $800 for his goat.

The first kid was brutalized by her sheep. Neither town would be spared joy due to unfortunate circumstances. Each place I went I found happy moments to capture. I loved making it back to Denver for the biggest celebration I witnessed this summer: The rally at the Capitol Building after the Supreme Court’s ruling on same sex marriage. A couple of women renewing their wedding vows helped me make my favorite picture of the summer. The two kissing on the steps of the building with arches and flags in the background quickly became a personal favorite. I’ll remember this time in my life as a summer of many great adventures and opportunities.

Levi Carpman and Nick Giauque mount their rockets on two of the four the launch pads at the 2015 Larimer County Fair Model Rocketry Fly Day, July 26.

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Metro’s new athletic complex fully operational The weight room and fitness trail were the final additions to The Regency Athletic Complex By Robert Kemp rkemp9@msudenver.edu A row of power racks with words like “power” and “strength” etched into their frames lined an entire wall. Medicine balls, resistance bands and plyometric platforms stood neatly stacked and ready for use — not to mention the entire wall dedicated to three rows of dumbbells. “The new facilities are as good as it gets in division II sports, and probably better than many division I setups,” said MSU Denver’s Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Community Engagement Jim Gillen. In addition to the copious amounts of weights lying around, were a pair of shiny new whirlpools and an array of cardio and

resistance machines. The Regency Athletic Complex — where the weight room is housed — includes eight tennis courts, a soccer field, baseball and softball fields and a fitness trail. The new athlete training facilities were the final installments to the complex. “This is the first time that our sports teams have had their own weight room and locker rooms,” Gillen said. In the upper floors of the same building is the Roadrunners Athlete’s Lounge. The lounge is primarily for athletes where they can study and do homework before and after games. It is also equipped with floor to ceiling windows and a wall mounted television screen. Connected to the lounge is the multipurpose room which has a projector and screen. Teams have held their end-of-the season ban-

The fitness trail is open to the general public and wraps around the entire Regency Athletic Complex.

Metro senior Lauren Kaufman, midfielder for the women’s soccer team, does squats during the squads workout in the new Regency Athletic Complex weight room Aug 18. The weight room was built for student athletes and cost over $150,000 to build. Photos by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

quets since the opening and eventually hope to start studying game film in the multipurpose room. Although the weight room is strictly for student-athletes, the fitness trail is open to not just Auraria students but the public as well. Whether it be neighborly senior citizens or local youth using the facilities for their organized sports, all have access to the walking path. Metro’s website describes The RAC as a neighborhood revitalization project. Over the past summer, the complex has already been utilized

by a variety of organizations. So far, high school playoff games have been held at The RAC. Non-profits and for-profit organizations like High Altitude Tennis have also held classes there. The MLB backed nonprofit Reviving Baseball in the Inner City, whose goal is to provide disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of baseball, held events at The RAC as well. The fall season is under way and The Regency Athletic Complex is fully operational. The University has big plans for the complex heading into the fall and spring

semesters. The RAC will host the alumni games featuring man’s and women’s soccer on Aug. 29. Additionaly, Metro will host the Division II NCAA Spring Sports Festival in May of 2016. More than 70 teams and 1,000 student-athletes will compete for national championships in men’s and women’s golf, tennis, softball and women’s lacrosse. The championships for softball and women’s lacrosse will be crowned at The Regency Athletic Complex.

New-look Broncos for a new facility By Jordan Mosier jmosier7@msudenver.edu

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This year’s training camp had a new feel to players and it’s not just Broncos first year head coach Gary Kubiak. Since training camp was closed to fans last year because of construction to their new facilities, spectating the grueling two-a-days has been long missed. Manning, among others, enjoyed the fans

return to Dove Valley. “It’s great to have them back out,” he said in a press conference. “I know last year was unfortunate with the change in the facilities that they weren’t able to be out here. You definitely notice a difference in training camp practices with fans out here.”

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« Continued from PAGE 12 Broncos’ owner Pat Bowlen spent 37 million dollars renovating the practice facilities adding nearly 17,000 square feet to the current facility, building a brand-new 115,000 square foot indoor practice facility and almost tripling the fans seating area. Needless to say, Dove Valley’s practice facilities are state-of-the-art. Denver opened their preseason against the Seattle Seahawks on August 14. With Manning sitting out, Brock Osweiler got the start. Osweiler, who’s been under Manning’s tutelage for three seasons is in a contract year and the Denver brass wanted to see if they have their quarterback of the future.

Osweiler left no doubt and orchestrated a symphony that Friday night leading five scoring drives on five possessions going 15-for-20 for 151 yards and one touchdown. Doing this without key starter Demaryius Thomas and whilst behind offensive lineman’s Ty Sambrailo, Max Garcia and Matt Paradis, who have a combined zero starts in the NFL. If Osweiler’s high play continues, resting Manning a regular season game or two doesn’t seem to be a far-fetched idea. The Broncos have three games remaining this preseason before their season opener at Sports Authority Field against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13. Every

day will be needed for the Broncos youthful offensive line to try and get up to speed and not hold back what should be a top five offense with tight end Virgil Green and wide receiver Cody Latimer expected to have breakout seasons. Tag that, along with the best Denver defensive unit in decades led by pro bowlers Von Miller, Aqib Talib, DeMarcus Ware, TJ Ward and Chris Harris, the Broncos are poised for yet another Super Bowl run as Manning’s career winds to a close.

Sports Shorts Hemming & McCarron named POY »

Both Breanna Hemming and Mitch McCarron were named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association South Central Region Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The two represent a region that consists of schools from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Heartland Conference and the Lone Star Conference.

Fall High School League » Metro women’s basketball will host its annual fall high school league beginning the first week of September at the Auraria Event Center. The league is scheduled for three divisions: large varsity, small varsity and a junior varisty division. The divisions are based on skill level rather then size of the team.

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The men’s soccer team was selected third in the RMAC preseason coaches poll. Danny Arrubla, pictured above, were one of three men’s soccer players who were named pre-season allRMAC. Women’s soccer was picked second in the RMAC preseason poll behind only to Colorado School of Mines. Tune in to the 8/27 issue of The Met for full stories of preseason awards and team updates heading into the fall season.

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Horoscopes

Overheard this week

Capricorn

Cancer

December 22 -January 19

You and your gypsy friend will embark on another perilous adventure this week. Bring plenty of gluten free toaster pastries and peanut butter cups.

“They found out about your families history of stabbings.”

Aquarius

Don’t freak out. Its just a scorpion sting.

“King Kong tacos.” “You wrote a whole column about photobombing? Lame.” “Applebee’s!” “I need a professional! Get down here quick!”

Hear or see something that makes you laugh? Shake your head? Roll your eyes or say WTF? Tweet it to @themetonline with the hashtag #overheardoncampus

Across 1. Mazda model 6. Invite letters 10. Zilch 14. Figure of speech 15. Terminus of all roads? 16. “Ars Amatoria” poet 17. Ladies’ man 18. Lab gel 19. Egg on 20. Moment of decisive change 23. Enjoyed immensely 26. Drive in Beverly Hills 27. Harness race gait 28. Fed juice to? 32. Going downhill? 34. Bad egg 35. Satisfied sighs 38. From Uncle Sam 41. ___-Cat (winter vehicle) 42. Oklahoma native 43. “Honey, ___!” 44. Fifth Greek letter 46. ___ about (approximately) 47. Moral story 50. Sticker spots 52. Monarch’s minion 56. Bacchanalian bash 57. Fiend of folklore 58. Nitpick 62. Leave speechless 63. Actor Baldwin 64. Martini tidbit 65. “___ here” (ditto) 66. Brad of “Spy Game” 67. Green lights

A complement mistaken as an insult will lead to a longtime feud with a professor. It’s not so bad though. You’ll make up in 20 years and become great fishing buddies.

Leo

July 23 -August 22 You’ll realize you were meant to be Jesus – as in the lead in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Pisces

Virgo

February 19 -March 20 This week you’ll finally reach the milestone you’ve been working for all these years: 13 twitter followers. This calls for a Big Mac.

August 23 -September 22 Big deal, you sold a bunch of paper supplies this month. Nobody likes a bragger. Stop begging for attention at and go back to your wife in Wakita.

Aries

Libra

March 21 -April 19 You don’t have to feel bad about watching “Ernest Scared Stupid.” It’s close enough to Halloween, and that movie rocks!

September 23 -October 22 After years of struggling with social media, you’ll accidentally create a hashtag that takes off with #lelehluhpieanududay.

Scorpio

Taurus

October 23 -November 21

April 20 -May 20

“They call me the finisher.” “Do whatever you want. This is America.”

June 21 -July 22

January 20 -February 18

“Bring your cigar jacket.”

“Smell this. It will help.”

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Ordering a life-size Stretch Armstrong doll seemed like a good idea at the time, but you’ll rethink your decision when it wont stop staring at you and you hear mysterious sounds in the night.

You’ll realize you’re nearly 30 years old and your life is starting to look a lot like a Talking Heads song.

November 22 -December 21

May 21 -June 20

Down 1. Former Russian orbiter 2. Altar answer 3. Set one’s sights 4. In direct opposition 5. Parisian passion

“My wish would be to have all the answers.” — Mary-Kate Newton “To find a better place to hide the body.” — Cassie Reid “Quieter farts. With pizza comes gas.” — Aaron Atencio “To be able to travel anywhere for free.” — Alyson McClaran “I’d wish Michael Ortiz would stop stealing my name.” —Mike Tolbert

Sagittarius

Gemini

It’s about time you became an astronaut.

“To have unlimited pizza. I want all of the pizza.” — Michael Ortiz

Galloping around on a broom is a lot more work than you originally thought. Don’t forget to ice those knees after your Quidditch matches.

6. Godfather portrayer 7. Quotable Berra 8. Arabian sultanate 9. Titanic totaler 10. Rotten 11. Steer clear of 12. Journalist Sawyer

13. Build on 21. Is consciencestricken 22. Early round 23. Deer sirs 24. Flareup of crime? 25. Saab competitor 29. Roulette spinner 30. Night of poetry 31. Entourage 33. Move forward 35. In unison 36. It’s good for a laugh 37. Crystal ball consulters 39. Miss Piggy’s query 40. Business babble 44. Comedienne Boosler 45. Take exception 47. Dental cleaner 48. Blood line 49. “So help me” 51. Billy Davis, Jr.’s singing partner Marilyn 53. Dove or Dial 54. Large tangelo 55. Boone of baseball 59. Itinerary word 60. Campus greenery 61. Guitar innovator Pau

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