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“Always preach and practice love. This isn’t love. It’s fear. They’re not teaching God. They think they are God.” — Megan Arntzen, biology major

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Street preacher antagonizes, angers Auraria students

Street preacher Ron yells back and forth with a growing circle of students that surround him in the courtyard near the Plaza Building on Aug. 27.

Photos and Story By Justin David Tate jtate15@msudenver.edu Walking past the PE/Event Center steps, students are beckoned by a man’s booming voice to become followers of Jesus Christ. The voice belongs to a bald, middle aged, white man, with beady eyes squinting from looking at the sun. He identifies himself only as Ron but his Facebook lists his last name as Underwood. He’s preached on campus for at least three years according to students who have been here long enough. sometimes weekly, sometimes daily. He starts with a small crowd on Aug. 27 at 11am. Soon his street sermon creates standoffs with students. Many opt to sit in the grass, or on the steps to hear him preach on his addiction to porn and fornication before turning his life over to Christ. Then one student questions his word and Ron takes offense, lashing back by calling the student a man who hates God. “I’m the doctor and I’m going to tell you what’s wrong with you,” Ron said. Long-time students say this is a regular occurrence

Sean Finch, a graphic design major and MSU Denver student shakes his head. Finch, has heard Ron, and others like him preach for years on campus. “They preach more hate than they actually preach anything good,” Finch said. “It’s all damnation based.” Near Ron, is his self-proclaimed “brother-inChrist,” who goes by Ken. He is not as animated as Ron but sports a sign that says, “Planned Parenthood is the KKK.” “Did you know that Planned Parenthood is owned by a member of the KKK?” Ken whispered. Ken and Ron said they attend Cornerstone Chapel. Ron said he quit his sexually deviant lifestyle, and job working in the healthcare industry making $150,000 a year, to follow Christ. During a speech about his belief that God hates sin, a student shouts, “And you hate vaginas!” The crowd erupts in laughter and the humor is not lost on Ron who sports a big, bright smile. He dials down his sex speech and makes his own attempt at humor. “I might be able to propose to you today,” Ron said to a crowd of women on the steps of the Plaza Building. “Maybe we can get married and we can go and

get our marriage license together down here in Denver and then go home and be in merry union with Christ … How many takers here today? Come on, I’m not that badlooking.” CCD student, and fellow Christian Megan Arntzen, took note of his continual use of condemnation in his attempts to convert students. Arntzen approached Ron during his sermon to speak one-on-one. Her golden cross earrings glistened in the sun as she tilted her head sideways. Her face contorted as he spoke. “You know they say you attract more flies with honey than vinegar,” Arntzen said. “The whole thing that gets taken from the Bible is love, always preach and practice love. This isn’t love. It’s fear. They’re not teaching God. They think they are God. It breaks my heart.” Ron is not deterred. He says his message is one of love. He wants people to fall in love with Christ so that they fall out of love with homosexuality, alcoholism and pornography. “What you guys do is you misrepresent me in the paper and you come and you write your little articles in the newspaper and say that I come onto this campus and I condemn them and tell them they are going to hell and that’s not

what I do,” Ron said. “I come here and I tell people that Jesus Christ became condemned in the place of people who are condemned.”

“What you guys do is you misrepresent me in the paper, and you come and you write your little articles in newspapers and say that I come onto this campus and I condemn them and tell them they are going to hell, and that’s not what I do. I come here and I tell people that Jesus Christ became condemned in the place of people who are condemned.” — Ron street preacher

Street preacher Ron and CCD student Megan Arntzen discuss the Bible and Ron’s approach to his ministry.

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Wendy Williams talks tough about media By Deanna Hirsch dhirsch6@msudenver.edu Talk show host Wendy Williams told a room of students at the Tivoli what it takes to make it in media and held nothing back. “Communications is a stupid major,” Williams said. “I would have majored in business. You need a solid internship or two. You also need a hustle.”

“College people have become lazier and lazier, taking too long to get out of school. —Wendy Williams Despite majoring in communications herself, Williams’ business has still managed to thrive. With an estimated $60 million in net worth, she’s had success in radio, television, publishing and fashion. Her “hustle” has spanned nearly 30 years. “I have not been off the mic for more than two weeks in my entire career,” Williams said. She advocated for internships over relationships during the Aug. 26 presentation. “You can network, but look out for people looking to kick your back in,” Williams said. “Network

your way to an internship. I didn’t get here by sharing.” Without any help or “hookups,” Williams said she secured her own internship during her sophomore year. She stressed that it’s not just about having an internship but how you work it. “I got my internship, and I was seen and not heard,” said Williams. She stressed the importance of interns staying silent and prepared because professionals are very busy. Her best advice for students was to do everything with a pen and paper, not a phone. “You have to figure a way to stand out and not get in anyone’s way,” Williams said. “I’m not mentoring anybody. I’m mentoring myself.” She emphasized taking more than four years to graduate means someone else is taking your opportunity. “College people have become lazier and lazier, taking too long to get out of school. I don’t like older interns. I don’t like telling a 30-year-old woman to get coffee.” MSU Denver has 21,000 students over the age of 25, like Ed Bookman, who at 46 became a student after being downsized from his career in insurance. As for William’s issue with age, Bookman took it in stride. “I wouldn’t intern for her. It’s gonna take more than that to discourage me,” he said. Associate Professor of Journal-

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He pointed out that MSU Denver students tend to be more sought out by employers because of their maturity versus other younger area graduates. While Wotkyns said those comments constituted “ageism,” he appreciated her presentation overall. “I loved it, and the reason for it is that she said things out loud that I can’t say to students. You want to be successful, show up and do the work,” Wotkyns said. Williams said she knew she wanted to be in radio since the 6th grade and took the first opportunity that came her way after college in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. She likened the accommodations to being worse than a dog house, but focused on the adventure. Despite crying everyday and being homesick, Williams said she didn’t give up. When she got the call for an opportunity in D.C. she left her car double parked at the airport, boarded a plane and never looked back. The motto, “travel light, travel far,” is one Williams holds to this day. “So many ways to climb. My way may not be your way. I chose solo. I trust no one,” Williams said. “It’s war.” After answering questions from students and staff, Williams wrapped up her presentation as bluntly as she began. 75004 “You get nowhere on your back. Leave your knee pads at home.”

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Students swab to save lives, cure cancer News Briefs By Logan Obrien lobrien8@msudenver.edu MSU Denver’s Student Government Assembly registered 133 potential bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell donors Aug 31. A second drive was held Sept. 1 at the Roger Braun Multicultural Lounge in the Tivoli. The drive ran in concert with Delete Blood Cancer, an organization founded in Germany in the 1990s. The registration drive is held in memory of Alex Eldredge, an MSU Denver student who passed away from Leukemia in March 2013. Every fall and spring semester since, MSU Denver’s SGA has sponsored the drive. “I signed up because I believe in this,” said Jackie Maldonado, Vice President of the SGA. “I know there are a lot of people out there that need this.” Once prescreened by volunteers, prospective donors fi lled out an information sheet, then swabbed the inside of their cheeks to provide DNA information. The samples, along with the donors’ contact information, will be entered into the national bone marrow registry. If a match for a

Denver freshman Antonio Saavedra swabs his cheek to complete the application to donate blood marrow during the school sign up in the Roger Braun Multicultural Lounge Sept 1. Photo by Michel Hansen • mevans41@msudenver.edu

cancer patient is found, the donor will be contacted, the swap is performed and hopefully a life saved. “A guy asked me if I wanted to save a life,” said Turner Glissmen, a sophomore at UCD. “How can you turn that down?”

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Blood cancer is an umbrella term for cancers that affect blood cells or blood cell production. Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma are all types of blood cancer. The most effective treatments for blood cancers involve donated bone marrow or different types of blood cells. The donated cells are used to replace cells killed or damaged by radiation or chemotherapy, as well as to fight what cancerous cells remain. Donated blood and bone marrow must be compatible with that of the patient. Having a large bank of donors to draw from is vital. Amanda Pippitt, representative of the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board, orchestrated the event this semester. She was interested in the assignment because she volunteered for the blood cancer drive in earlier semesters. “There’s not really words for knowing that you’ve helped save someone’s life,” said Pippitt. “It’s great to know that you can change someone’s life, their families lives’. Knowing Susan Harris and the pain she went through when she lost her son Alex and knowing that we do this every year, that means a lot to me.”

» Arrest made in recent Auraria campus stalking Joseph Ondrish has been arrested for the stalking incident that occured Aug. 25 in the Arts Building. The arrest was made in partnership with the Denver Police Department. A timely warning update went out Sept. 1 at 2:53 p.m. saying there is no longer an ongoing threat to Auraria. Ondrish is accused of stalking two women from the Tivoli to the Arts Building where he allegedly grabbed one of the women and attempted to kiss her. The woman was able to break free and enter the restroom where both of the women stayed until they thought the suspect was gone.

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Tragedy in Virginia hits close to home for Met Media journalists “Mom, that’s not going to happen to you is it?”

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was watching the news the night the two journalists were killed. I was so absorbed, and shocked by what had happened, that I didn’t realize my daughter was paying attention. ‘Mom, that’s not going to happen to you is it?,’ she asked. I struggled to answer, because the truth is, I don’t know. While I hope to have a long, safe career as a journalist there are no guarantees. What I do know, and what I aim to teach my daughter, is that as tenants of this earth we have a responsibility to make positive contributions with our time and talents. Being a journalist is the way I feel compelled to make my contribution. I am not deterred by the violent actions of disturbed individuals. I am inspired by the examples of Alison Parker and Adam Ward, and journalists like them who feel called to do this work. By Deanna Hirsch

“Working in a TV newsroom your coworkers are like family. I can only imagine what those people had to go through seeing their family murdered ” —Josh Cozart “It’s scary, It makes you wonder whether or not we are safe doing what we love” —Thomas Lopez

“It was a senseless tragedy and my heart goes out to the reporter and cameraman’s families. This tragic event should move to push stricter regulations on purchasing guns. I’m tired of hearing about mass shootings and gunmen.” —Melanie Townsend

“We see the victims as our peers”

he issue of the publication of images from the event that transpired is neither here nor there. It’s not of importance to squabble over what has already happened. The important thing is that all humans, not only journalists learn from the situation. It will be interesting to see the changes that this event will have on in the field reporting and journalism.

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he shooting of the two Virginia reporters is a tragic event. Though the media seems to have turned its attention back to gun control yet again. The debate about gun control seems to be geared toward managing guns, instead of understanding the people who are purchasing them. I would like the media to focus on the way the family and community is handling this, instead of making this incident another gun control issue. If the focus turns to gun control, these journalists have become nothing more than another number on a data sheet.

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t’s ugly. It’s grisly. It’s tragic, inhumane and hard to watch because it’s suppose to be. And that is precisely why as a journalist, it is our responsibility to show people this footage. Sometimes you can’t just sit on the images of the horrors you’ve seen and words just aren’t enough.

iolence against journalists seems to fall into a separate category of coverage than that against most civilians. If a journalist has been attacked or captured, that will probably be how they are introduced, meanwhile you’re unlikely to see “three dentists captured” in a story. We come to expect tragic outcomes for foreign correspondents and warzone reporters, but this was in a quiet part of a small American city. This is difficult to label as preferential treatment since we see the victims as our peers, this time hitting a little too close to home given their youth. While not in broadcast, we understand the day to day tasks they performed: The process of researching a story, interviewing sources and sharing—to the best of our abilities—something our readers have not seen before is one we both sought to do every day, one the Met will continue to seek.

“We think we’ve seen the worst of society but in reality we haven’t. Things have and will keep getting worse” —Andrea Herrera

ournalists have long been targets of violence in distant corners of the earth where governments or terrorists seek to silence them. But the recent shooting of Alison Parker and Adam Ward on live TV in the U.S. brought the danger journalists face into our living rooms, likely making many of us reflect on whether what we do is worth it. The simple answer is, ‘Yes,’ because a robust free press is a cornerstone of democracy. From terrorists to disgruntled former employees — to allow horrific acts of violence to frighten us into terrified silence would give the perpetrators the win. With no one to tell our stories and report the news, society could silently segue into an Orwellian world, devoid of truth. Life can be hard. There are no guarantees. No guarantees, that is, except that in a world without truth, people can’t make informed decisions about how to respond to events that shape their lives. I consider it a great privilege to be a journalist — to tell even the difficult, unpleasant stories of our times. But with privilege comes responsibility, and sometimes risk. There are a couple of causes I would willingly give my life for. Reporting the truth is one of them.

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No butts about it Auraria’s future policy change By Cassie Reid creid13@msudenver.edu Lighting up a cigarette will be saved for eight specified areas at Auraria Campus starting Jan. 2016. The decision was made after the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board conducted a poll in 2014 concerning the school’s smoking policy. Of the 2,807 student voters, 83 percent identified as non-smokers. The poll proposed two outcomes: 1) that all forms of smoking be banned from campus or 2) that designated smoking areas be created. The former lost with 61 percent of pollees voting for the ban. Restricted areas cleared the vote well with 74 percent approving the measure. “I guess it’s fine since that many students were for it,” said Sara Jackson, psychology major. “Vaping can be too much around some friends just like smoking, so it makes sense to separate.” The trio at Auraria Campus are, compared to other state universities, liberal with their smoking allowances. Since 2014, all forms of nicotine intake—vapes, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, etc.— were only banned in buildings on campus and within 25 feet of any entrance. Meanwhile CU Boulder enacted a smoke-free campus since

Correction» In last week’s issue of The Metropolitan, we ran multiple stories on the re-opening of Tivoli Brewery and the grand opening of a full-service restaurant. The name of the restaurant is Tivoli Brewing Co. Tap House and not the Tivoli Brew Pub.

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2013. “This has been a topic on our table for eight or 10 years,” said Zach Lubline, member of SACAB. “Whenever progress would start on it, there’d be a new group of students coming in. It just got on the ballot with RTD and other issues that spring.” Stands have been placed at the determined locations identifying them as smoking sites. The smoking policy is also available to the public at the SACAB office in Tivoli 314. Nonetheless, several students were unaware of the existing smoking policy, much less the larger plans. “I think students might be pissed off if they don’t hear about the change. Eight spots also seems small for the size of the campus,” said Seaneen Philman, accounting major. “But I understand a need for it, no one likes a face full of smoke.” The policy does not outline a method of fining once the restrictions are enforced. Based on the trials at CU Boulder, it will not be an easy transition. “We can’t restrict the rights of smokers, but the overall health of the campus is our focus,” Lubine said.

MSU Denver freshman Jared Barnes lights a Marlboro during his lunch break Aug. 26 by the Tivoli. “If there’s a ban on campus, I might think about quitting,” he said.

“I think students might be pissed off if they don’t hear about the change. Eight spots also seems small for the size of the campus. But I understand a need for it, no one likes a face full of smoke.” Seaneen Philman, accounting major

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Met Trends Story and photos by Michel Hansen mevans41@msudenver.edu Most everyone has that old plaid shirt in their closet. For all with these grungy pieces, keeping them paid off. They are now fashionable. Plaid seemed to slip into the world of high fashion a few years ago and was often labeled hipster. The good news is, for at least one more semester, it is still in style among the students at Auraria Campus and many other campuses as well. Auraria is showing off its fair share of plaid at the start the fall 2015 season. Plaid is versatile and all genders are rocking it. Sightings of plaid shorts, shirts, skirts and backpacks have been all over. The most common color hues are blues, greens and reds. No matter if a piece is worn traditionally or otherwise, the plaid design still perfectly complements any ensemble. Some students start the day with the long sleeve plaid shirts as a light jacket in the cooler mornings and by lunchtime, have the shirt tied around their waists, where it still accents their outfits. This trend provides a practical transition from morning to afternoon and back in Colorado weather. Plaid is an effortless fashion staple for any lifestyle, season and budget.

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Iconic horror director and screenwriter Wes Craven died Aug. 30, leaving behind a legacy of thrills and chills spanning over decades. Modern slasher films owe their formulas, their gimmicks and, by extension, their popularity to images conceived by Craven. Even the stream of terrible parodies featuring the word “movie” would not be possible without the popularity of the “Scream” franchise. So today we rank and remember Craven’s best work.

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“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…” This well-known, creepy and catchy refrain continues to haunt generations of children 31 years after its cinematic debut. Craven’s, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” endures and is a constant display of longevity in the horror movie genre. After countless sequels, cheap knock-offs and its own remake, the majority of movie fans consistently have this Craven nightmare atop their all-time favorite horror movie lists. I enjoy the movie, not for its campy mise en scène, but for its iconic character Freddy Krueger. Even after Craven’s death, his razor-gloved antagonist lives on and will continue to entertain many generations to come.

Probably the most meta film by the director, this is enjoyed exculsively by Craven fanatics. The film takes place during the filming of a sequel to “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” where Freddy becomes more than fiction. Knowledge of Craven’s work along with other horror triumphs of the ‘80s and ‘90s is required to make this movie bearable. There’s a cool death now and then as classic Krueger always provides, but the acting is about as fresh as month-old bread and, despite its fourth-wall breaking antics, the plot is not much fresher. If you want to flaunt to friends your extensive knowledge of Hollywood horror in the age of mullets and Madonna, pop in this and feel free to pester them with trivia. Otherwise, skip to probably Craven’s most famous film (look left).

A phone rings. It rings again. “Hello?” A blonde girl asks. On the other end of the line is a man with a husky voice. After realizing the caller has reached the wrong number, the girl hangs up. The anonymous man calls back, innocently flirts and the blonde girl flirts back. Finally, she asks, “Why do you want to know my name?” A moment of silence passes before the man says, “‘Cause I want to know who I’m looking at.” These opening moments from “Scream” are one of the reasons that Wes Craven is so well known, and why the franchise is so established in pop culture. All in all, the film holds up well despite its age. If you can get past the brick phones and ancient computers, then you can understand why “Scream” merchandise sales soar each Halloween. Although the costumes and props are outdated, the story remains fresh. The film doesn’t rely on solely jump scares to win over its audience. It also constructed an elaborate plot of red herrings, twists and, most significantly, suspense.

creid13@msudenver.edu After the disaster of “Scream 3,” very few people saw the 11-years-toolate “Scream 4.” While audiences didn’t miss the corny-horror flick to define a generation, they did miss a nice return-to-form from Craven with sufficient modern twists. The film takes more than a few stabs (heh heh) at the “Paranormal Activity” series and at films that painfully rip off the “Scream” formula with only half of the wit. Not to say that the film doesn’t make cheap moves. The opening, a huge jab at copycat films, features far too many cameos. They’re one after the next, which goes on too long. Filler scenes meant to establish character and sympathy only work a third of the time. Without spoiling the fun, this film plays with expectations about fates of the core cast better than any sequel I’ve seen. If you’re a “Scream” fan, you’ll enjoy this casually. If not, just turn to “Dance Moms” for some true terror.

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Sports Shorts » Cross Country adds 18 new players Metro cross country and track & field added 18 new athletes to their roster this season. 11 athletes were added on the women’s side with five new distance runners and six athletes who are a mix of sprinters, hurdlers, jumpers and middle distance runners. On the men’s side, Metro added five distance runners and two sprinters who will double up in middle distance and jumps.

» Softball alumni game set Metro softball’s annual team alumni games are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 at noon. After the game, there will be a cookout and alumni will receive some swag.

» Metro hosts luncheon Metro held their first luncheon of the year at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Brooklyn’s at the Pepsi Center. Each luncheon features statements from athletes and coaches from in season sports. All luncheons are open to the public and tickets are $10. The next luncheon is scheduled for Oct. 7 at the same location.

» Check out our KMET Radio sports shows For more sports, commentary and news, tune in to “KMET Sports Show”, “The Cameron Parker Show”, and “Inside the Paint” on Metro’s KMET radio. Shows can be found on mymetmedia.com and on MSU Denver’s app under the KMET icon.

September 3, 2015

New AD Grant calls Metro home while valuing academics equally to athletics By Mike Tolbert mtolber3@msudenver.edu As the new Director of Athletics, Dr. Anthony Grant spoke in his first press conference in the athletes’ lounge at The Regency Athletic Complex Aug. 26. He addressed questions as to why he chose Metro and the path he plans on taking the athletic program. “It’s a good fit for me,” Grant said. “Going through the interview process, it didn’t really seem like an interview. It seemed more like a conversation. When you get that intangible feeling, you know it’s the right situation.” Prior to coming to Metro, Grant spent 10 years as Associate Director of Athletics at Millersville University before being promoted to interim athletics director for one year. There, he oversaw 19 NCAA Division II teams and over 350 student athletes.

At Metro, Grant will oversee 16 intercollegiate sports teams as well as its 12 club sports. He will also serve as the primary spokesperson for the athletics program and help to promote the program’s philosophies and values. “I truly believe we have found someone to lead our athletics program,” MSU Denver President Stephen Jordan said. “Grant embodies the values that we hold here at MSU Denver. His proven record in providing student athletes with a quality experience is one of the many reasons that he stood out.” Since Grant’s arrival at Auraria, he has made it clear that the academic aspect comes first when dealing with student athletes. “I bring a focus that is student athlete centered,” Grant said. “We’re going to be marked by our commitment to excellence both academically and athletically.”

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Recently named athletic director, Dr. Anthony Grant poses for a photo after addressing media for the first time since his appointment. Photo by Luke Powell • lpowel18@msudenver.edu

Men’s soccer notches first win of season Players to watch Josh Belfrage, jr., forward A big goal scorer with a powerful kick.

Ikaika Nichols, so., middle forward

Solid playmaker with huge contribution to the Roadrunner’s success.

Danny Arrubla, sr., forward Lead the team in goals and assists with 18 last year.

Jeff Gillis, jr., forward Strong competitor who puts up big numbers in every game he plays.

By Robert Kemp rkemp9@msudenver.edu Metro men’s soccer team kicked off their season with a 3-1 win in an exhibition match against Laramie County Community College. The match took place on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at The Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners had a slow start to the first half with most of the play taking place in Metro territory. After 30 minutes of pressure, LCCC managed to bounce a shot off a corner post into the goal. The Roadrunners answered a minute and a half later with a goal off their own by junior forward Jeff Gillis. The game intensified as players got more physical over contested balls. The second half saw a shift in momentum for the Roadrunners. Metro midfielder Ikaika Nichols

headed a corner kick towards the goal and an LCCC player accidentally knocked the ball into their own net giving the Roadrunners a 2-1 lead. Five minutes later, junior forward Josh Belfrage scored from the top of the box. Metro maintained their lead for the rest of the game and ended with a 3-1 win. The last 55 minutes of the match put on display the aggressive and physical play the Roadrunners are capable of. In the last half, the Roadrunners consistently overpowered the LCCC players, taking the ball at will. The hard work and intense physical training the studentathletes put in during the off season showed throughout the entire game. Returning players are looking better than ever and new players are displaying their skills brilliantly and adding great elements to the team.

Teamwork played a big factor in the recent win and Coach Tittle’s off season efforts of improving team enviroment showed. The regular season kicks off Sept. 4 against Dixie State in St. George, Utah. The Roadrunners will be back home Friday Sept. 11, when they host Newman University at The Regency Athletic Complex.

Anticipated matchups @ Colorado Sept. 20

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Metro middle fielder Jordan Post defends opponent with the ball as she streaks down the side of the field in the alumni game Aug. 29 at The Regency Athletic Complex. Photo By Mackenzie Masson • mmasson@msudenver.edu

Metro defender Nolan Barth clears the ball from the danger zone against Laramie County in an exhibition match Aug. 26 at The Regencey Athletic Complex. Metro defeated Laramie County, 3-1. Photo By Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

Personal Training

Special Limited Time Offer Only $75.00 Includes:

• 7 weeks of training (1x a week) •

majors enrolled in the course HPS 4780

Starts Late September Contact Louie Morphew @ lmorphe1@msudenver.edu for more information or stop by PE building Room 108 *Faculty and staff will be required to purchase a membership to participate.

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Denver Concert Calendar

Auraria Events 9.03: Auraria Volunteer Fair Time:10am Location:Tivoli Commons Activities 9.03: [ELEMENT] Outdoor Time: 2pm Location:Lawrence Street Park

9.03: Los Lonely Boys Location: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Price: $30-49 Time:7:30pm

9.05: Brian Regan

9.04: Graduation Application Deadline Location: Registrar’s Office

9.09-10: Tim McGraw Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Price: $39.50-65 Time: 8:00pm Location: Art District on Santa Fe Price: Free Time: 6-9pm

9.09: [ELEMENT] Outdoor Activities Time: 2pm Location: SSB Lawn

9.04-06: Phish Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Price: $49.95-60 Time: 7:30pm

9.05-07: A Taste of Colorado Location: Civic Center Park Price: FREE Time: 11:30am 9.08: Gogol Bordello & Faith No More

9.05-06: Taylor Swift & Vance Joy

9.09: Goldfish Location: Aggie Theatre Price: $12 Time: 8:00pm Location: Pepsi Center Price: $35.50 and Up Time: 7:30pm

Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Price: $46.75/ 52.50 Time: 8:00pm

Top Five Comedic Audio Books 1. “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler

Seven-Day Forecast

2. “Modern Romance” by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg 3. “Bossypants” by Tina Fey

9.03: Cloudy

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4. “Seriously... I’m Kidding” by Ellen Degeneres

9.04: Cloudy

85º/63º

5. “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories”

9.05: Cloudy

86º/55º

9.06: Cloudy

86º/55º

9.07: Sunny

79º/55º

9.08: Sunny

75º/45º

9.09: Sunny

85º/55º

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Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Price: $56.75/ 76.75 Time: 7:00pm 9.09: Dwight Richards & Jimmy Cliff Location: Ogden Theatre Price: $34.95/ 40 Time: 8:00pm

9.09:Student Organizations Council Meeting Time: 3:30pm Location: Tivoli Senate Chambers Rm 229 9.24: 2015 Sankofa Lecture Series: Hip Hop: A Soundtrack for Social Change Location: St Cajetans Time: 8am-3pm

9.08: Birch Street & Cody Jinks Location:The Black Sheep Price: $13 Time: 7:00pm 9.08: Electronic Tuesday Location: Cervantes’ Other Side Price: FREE-$15 Time: 8:00pm

9.04: First Friday Art Walk

9.08: Tri-Institutional Hot Topics Time: 12:30pm Location: Multicultural Lounge

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