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News Smart IDs to make their debut at MSU Denver PAGE 3 >> Entertainment

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Sanders takes Colorado caucus PAGE 4

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Music, horror and a new book of the month PAGE 6 >>

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Features Spotlighting longtime theater lovers PAGE 8 >> Sports

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MSU Denver senior Vinnie Cervantes declares uncommitted during the vote for the district attorney race. Bernie Sanders wins caucus 90-27 in precinct room 206 at Morey Middle School on March 1. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu

Metro in RMAC Semifinals Men’s basketball tops UCCS PAGE 12 >> By Nick Reilly

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The Roadrunners were out for revenge against UCColorado Springs in the RMAC quarterfinals March 1. After dropping the final regular season game to UCCS just days before, Metro finished on top this time with the 82-77 win propelling them to the semifinals at Fort Lewis March 4. Entering the game, the Roadrunners were the No. 4 seed

while UCCS came in at No. 5. The rivalry between both schools was even more prominent with win or go home implications in order making for an aggressive game on both sides of the court. In the final two minutes of the game, Metro was perfect at the free throw line going 6-for-6. For the game, the Roadrunners shot 78.8 percent from the line punching their ticket to the

next round. Senior guard Tony Dobbinson led Metro in scoring with 23 points along with five assists and three steals. Junior forward/center Andre Harris scored 18 points and had four assists before fouling out in the second half. “I need to be smarter when playing in games because they need me on the floor,” Harris said.

>> Senior point guard Tony Dobbinson drives the ball down coart after obtaining posession in the 82-77 win against UCCS at the Auraria Event Center March 1. With this win, the Roadrunners will travel to Durango to face Fort Lewis in the Semifinals. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

Dobbinson overcomes a rough road to become a Roadrunner PAGE 11 >>

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Smart card technology tracks student participation By Daisy Rocha Vasquez drocha3@msudenver.edu MSU Denver students can expect to tap their student IDs on scanners at campus events, the recreation center and student services to track their involvement on campus. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Auraria Higher Education Center, Campus Recreation at Auraria and MSU Denver’s Information Technology Services. The smart cards are scheduled to launch this summer but no later than the beginning of the fall semester. “Currently the IDs are already good to go. There aren’t going to be any changes physically to your ID,” said Tony Price, director of CRA. Students with the current university ID already have the radiofrequency identification technology on the card, but it’s not yet activated. The RFID chip will be embedded with the student’s first name, last name, student identification number and institution. Price hopes to get the cards activated through an automated cloud-based system to avoid employees manually importing data into the cards. A student’s enrollment information will be verified with the

cooperation of AHEC and MSU Denver’s ITS. “We want to start to embed information onto the chip. The chip has several different sectors. What we want to do is be able to use IDs as a way to collect data and participation,” said Price. The chips will allow departments, like the CRA, to extract student ID numbers from the scanner and retrieve specific institutional reports. The reports will identify which students are using their facilities based on demographics, academic GPAs and class standings. “We want to create some evidence that our programs have value around the overall student experience,” said Price. MSU Denver senior Eduardo Rascon III said, “It would be more efficient and effective to be able to tap my ID on the scanner and go on about my day.” Rascon uses the facilities at CRA twice a week. “This technology is the way to go. A simple tap will help CRA track students quicker than waiting for someone to check me in.” Students without the current university ID will soon need to upgrade. The cost of the IDs is still being discussed to see if students will have to pay or if AHEC and CRA can cover those expenses. “I am fairly concerned about jobs

Photo Illustration of the current student ID cards. The new cards will have a Wells Fargo logo and can be activated in the Student Success Building for use at Wells Fargo Banks. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

on campus being lost as a result of this new program. I am a supporter of new technologies. However, the human cost cannot outweigh the benefits implementing the new technology,” MSU Denver senior Charles DeHerrera said.

MSU Denver is the guinea pig for using smart card technology as a tracking system for student activity and may propose the implementation to other schools after a trial period.

World Trade Center Denver brings global opportunities to Auraria Story and photo by Michel Hansen mevans41@msudenver.edu Students, professors and professionals gathered on Auraria Feb. 25 for an international business conference to network

and learn from local leaders in the field. This was the third biennial “International Business & U” conference hosted by MSU Denver and coordinated by The World Trade Center Denver. The free event seeks to connect business students with the resources they need to succeed

President of the WTC Denver, Karen Gerwitz brought the day to a close with a thank you to the attendees, supporters and sponsors.

internationally after they graduate. Students from business schools across Colorado were invited to attend. The 18 speakers, punctuated by two panels, addressed the current job climate in the international business world. Marketing professor Angelica Bahl, Ph.D., estimated that as many as 160 MSU Denver students attended throughout the day with their business classes. Kim Benson, human resource director for Trimble Navigation, Ltd., spoke to the audience early in the day about how to stand out for international positions. She highlighted several attributes that set candidates apart in a sea of applications, such as communicating confidently and having curiosity. Benson also looks for global experience by travelling abroad or learning another language. The next speaker was Ron Stern who shared his talk, “Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap,” a topic welcomed by aspiring world travelers. Some of the sites he recommends are yapta.com, frugiletravelguy.com and citypass.com. He also added the tidbit that instead of taking a cruise, people can travel via freighter, which can be less expensive than

other travel options. In between sessions, emcee Karen Gerwitz, president of WTC Denver, played a game to help students engage and learn more about world trade. For instance, the audience was asked to stand if they agreed that world trade was franchising Qdoba overseas. University of Colorado Colorado Springs senior Ian Adams attended the whole day. “The biggest take away wasn’t any individual speaker but how connected the international business community is,” Adams said. He added that he was delighted to see all of the resources that are available to him. During the morning and afternoon breaks, attendees could browse the expo tables set up outside Tivoli 320 and talk more in-depth with companies and speakers. MSU Denver alumnus Dominick Boss came back to campus for this event. “It really resonated with me,” Boss said. The conference ended with the opportunity to network and enjoy complimentary food and beer at the Tivoli Brewing Co. sponsored by the CCD Confucius Institute. Many attendees took advantage of this opportunity, exchanging business cards and talking into the night.

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Super Tuesday sets stage for presidential candidates By Esteban Fernandez eferna14@msudenver.edu Colorado felt the Bern on Super Tuesday as the state’s caucus attendees chose Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Donald Trump stomped his rivals across the southern states that voted in Tuesday’s 12-state nominating contest. Nationally, Clinton’s southern firewall kept Sanders at bay thanks to support from minority voters. “Bigger turnout than we expected,” said Melanie Gann, a CU Denver Alumni. “We were wrapped two times around the block which is great to see. It’s great to see all the democracy.” Bernie Sanders had a strong showing at precinct 210 house district two, where students helped push the candidate to the top in Colorado’s presidential preference poll. “[Bernie] did really well, in our specific caucus he won four out of the six delegates,” said Vicente Cervantes, an MSU Denver senior. “Right now the delegate count is really close, and as soon as we get to more states he’s gonna start to see a surge.” Brooke Gladstone, an MSU Denver Alumni, expressed her concern for Clinton in Colorado. “It seems like in other states she’s doing ok so I’m hanging tight in supporting her,” Gladstone said. During the primary phase of a presidential election, voters pick their choice

of who will represent the party at the polls on election day in November. Chris Chiari, captain of house district two and democratic caucus organizer for Morey Middle School said it’s a chance for neighbors in local precincts to meet in one room and voice their opinions on issues like the presidential selection, district attorney and party platform. The primary contest begins in Iowa in January and winds through all 50 states before it ends with each party’s nominating convention over the summer. The early voting states take their turn during the primary. Twelve states, including Colorado, vote on a single day in an event that has come to be known as Super Tuesday. Despite the lines and stuff y classrooms, Denverites showed up in droves at Morey Middle School to vote. “Turnout was about 1200 people,” Chiari said, “double what we were expecting and Ashley Diaz and Alex Zambrano, right, support Bernie Sanders at the Tuesday night caucus at Morey exceeded some precinct’s records.” Middle School on March 1. There was a record breaking turnout with a line wrapped twice around the In Colorado, as of 11:30 p.m., Sanders school. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amclaran@msudenver.edu led Clinton 57.7 percent to 41.5 percent. Colorado caucus system. convention in Cleveland in July. Nationally, Clinton picked up seven states, “This is horrible. I definitely prefer a Democrats will also hold their national while Sanders claimed four states including primary,” said Tate Carpenter, a Hillary convention in July, but in Philadelphia. his home state of Vermont. Clinton supporter. “I had to wait around the “I think we had a great night, it was great Meanwhile, on the Republican side, block for over an hour to caucus tonight.” to see so many people excited about the Trump rampaged through his rivals, taking The GOP also held a caucus event, issues.” said Emma Donahue, co-captain of advantage of the divided GOP field and however due to a Republican National House District 2. “Hopefully all these people picking up seven states. Rubio picked up Committee rule change, they declined stay energized for the rest of the election.” a single state and Cruz won two states, to choose a presidential pick that night. including his home state of Texas. Instead, they picked the delegates that will However, not all were pleased with the go on to represent Colorado at the national

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Leo wins gold and talks green about man’s relationship to the natural world, a world that we collectively felt in 2015 as the hottest year in recorded history,” said DiCaprio. “Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.” The comments were almost universally applauded as a selfless act. He used an award, a moment he had been waiting for his entire career, to spread awareness about our collective well-being. Not everyone was thrilled, however. Reason Magazine’s Ronald Bailey classified the comments as grandstanding. Also, many climate activists and Internet commentators took a moment to facepalm over a fact error in DiCaprio’s speech. DiCaprio said, “Our

like a hero is irrelevant. The environment needs as many advocates as it can get. Climate change has gotten lost in this election cycle to more pressing issues. Of the remaining Republican candidates for president, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the only one who believes that —Leonardo DiCaprio climate change is caused by human activity. Two of the fronthemisphere known as a Chinook, runners, Donald Trump and Texas not climate change. Sen. Ted Cruz, pass it off as no Th is wouldn’t be the fi rst more than an elaborate hoax. time that we’ve seen a celebrity Most Democratic politicians try to polish their image by agree that climate change is real, talking about bigger issues. The but it’s not an issue that’s given fact error is embarrassing. When much airtime. someone talks about climate Whether or not mainstream change on one of the biggest stages and misrepresents the facts, politicians want to focus on it, climate change is a pressing it damages the credibility of the concern and DiCaprio deserves whole movement. credit for getting people talking Both of these criticisms, about it again. however, miss the point. Whether or not DiCaprio stood on the stage with the goal of looking production needed to move to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to fi nd snow.” The lack of snow that DiCaprio referred to was actually the result of a seasonal hot wind in the northern

“Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.”

Alex Ager aager1@msudenver.edu The fact that Leonardo DiCaprio hadn’t won an Academy Award in his brilliant, near 30-year career has been seen as a major oversight by the academy. On Sunday night, he finally got his big moment when he won the Oscar for Best Male Lead for his role in “The Revenant.” He used the stage to shift attention to climate change during his acceptance speech. Though some criticize this as a publicity move, the issue is one that deserves attention. “Making ‘The Revenant’ was

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pedal to the metal and zoomed around to cut me off. I ignored that huff y gesture. I was grooving, and I wasn’t going to let some idiot in a Hyundai bum me out. I continued on my way, sipping my iced tea and enjoying the 65-degree February weather. I watched the driver disregard the road signs – twice. First, he tried to get on an exit ramp and, because I’m not ferocious, I slowed down to let him back on the road. I had hoped some of my good energy might rub off on him. “You’re welcome,” I said out loud, but confined to the car. Then, he missed the on-ramp to I-70. I got on the highway and chuckled a little, “serves you right,” laugh. All was well, I was on my way and he was on his. The tunes were good, the wind was blowing in my hair and that jerk was lost, left in the dust miles behind me. Or so I thought.

I got into the left lane to pass a semi truck. In a matter of moments that damn black Hyundai came hauling up again and didn’t slow down. The driver was riding my rear end so hard. He was getting ready to climb into my ass. I tapped on my brakes a few times, hoping he might take the hint. I was already speeding and he

at me and then he started rummaging for something. I started to get a little nervous. “Oh, fuck,” I said to myself. “Did I just piss off the wrong crazy person?” He proceeded to chuck a five dollar foot-long right at my passenger window. It was rather impressive, at the speed we were going. The whole situation could have been much worse. He could have been grabbing for something scary like an AK-47, but no, it was a sloppy sub. Pepperoncinis went sailing down the highway behind us. This was not a gun-toting maniac but a sandwich-wielding lunatic. I learned a valuable lesson. Don’t flip people off, because you never know what could be hurled your way. The bizarre incident made me wonder, ”Should sandwich buyers get a background check beforehand?”

“This was not a gun-toting maniac but a sandwich-wielding lunatic.” was close enough that I could practically see the sweat dripping from his brow. All that did was make him ride a little harder; this man was on a mission. When he didn’t get the hint, I gave him a more obvious clue. I flipped him the bird. Apparently that really made his brow furrow. He got into the right lane, up close and personal, driving parallel to me. He rode that semi truck’s rear end even harder. The angry driver began screaming

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“The Witch” is a thriller based on a 17th-century a New England folk tale following pious Puritans William (Ralph Ineson), his wife Katherine (Kate Dickie) and their five children. After being banished from a colonial plantation, they relocate to a remote forest, build a small farm and struggle to fend for themselves. Without assistance from the village, they’re soon beset by a series of strange and unfortunate events. Their crops fail, game is scarce, farm animals begin to behave oddly — particularly a goat named Black Philip — and to everyone’s horror, their baby

hdoyle4@msudenver.edu Combining a refreshingly raw sound with modern electronic beats can be a challenge, but not for musician Grace Mitchell. During her Colorado debut at the Gothic Theater Feb. 27, she opened for headliner St. Lucia and was welcomed with energetic arms by the surprisingly packed crowd. The 18-year-old powerhouse was first discovered after uploading two tracks on Hype Machine and receiving immediate attention. It wasn’t long until labels took notice of her mature, powerful and rare sound. This Oregon native’s obvious love for the stage stood out through her passion and effortless expression. Though Denver marked only her third stop on tour so far, Mitchell seemed to be comfortable on stage as she danced to the beat without fear. During her popular song, “NoLo,” the energy was as strong on stage as it was in the audience. Her voice, combined with the electronic mix, synced perfectly with the harmonics. The clarity of her voice was impressive since most electronically-influenced artists use this medium to hide tonal imperfections. The light show was minimal, but was choreographed to set the mood which allowed the audience to fully experience the show. During her cover of Hall and Oats’ classic, “Maneater,” Mitchell’s raw sound was showcased without any help from the electronic beats. This proved the real talent she possesses. In 2013, Mitchell signed with Republic Records and success quickly followed. This included her single “Jitter” being declared a world record by veteran DJ Zane Lowe on Beats Radio 1. Mitchell’s sound and inspirational lyrics come from her many years of songwriting and multiinstrumental talent. It is always hit or miss when it comes to opening acts and how the audience will react, but the Denver crowd responded well to her. As her set came to a close and the lights dimmed, she casually grabbed her coat, threw it over her shoulder and walked off with the band. Mitchell has left her impression on Colorado and will be continuing her tour in the U.S. and Canada.

disappears without a trace. Suspicions of witchcraft run rampant among the family, particularly towards the eldest daughter Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy). In his film debut, writer and director Robert Eggers wanted the story to be authentic to the time period and researched historical documents to ensure accuracy. As a result, the costumes, culture and dialect give a realistic glimpse into colonial culture. “The Witch” succeeds in creating a sense of mounting dread. It’s visually beautiful yet disturbing, similar to a Stanley Kubrick film. The score is rich and

haunting, effectively adding to the mood and drama. However, the story felt vague at times and failed to answer the many bewitching questions it posed. Additionally, many of the characters seemed flat and undeveloped, which took away from the overall tension. Despite these flaws, “The Witch” is a disturbing portrayal of the human psyche and takes audiences down a dark road few would dare travel.

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“The Tiger’s Wife”

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By Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu At the beginning of every month The Metropolitan will be introducing a book selected by someone within our office. At the end of the month, we will review the book and share what we thought. This month, reporter Keenan McCall has chosen “The Tiger’s Wife” by Tea Obreht. Set in a civil war torn Balkan country, the story is split across three perspectives. One follows a young doctor named Natalia on her way to the countryside to provide medical relief to children affected by the recent conflict. On her way there she receives a phone call informing her that her grandfather, one of the country’s most prominent doctors and her closest family member, died while on his way to help her. Sad, confused and looking for answers, she starts looking into her grandfather’s death, slowly uncovering what he was trying to find at the end of his life. Through memories of her grandfathershe learns about his experiences as a doctor over the years, his meetings with the Undying Man and the consequences of their interactions. Finally, there is the recounting of her grandfather’s childhood in a small village, and the tale of how he met the girl known only as The Tiger’s Wife. These perspectives slowly weave together until they converge into one grand plot, revealing unseen truths and telling a story that otherwise would have forever been kept to itself.

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Long time friends provide one of a kind shows By Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu Unafraid to take risks and ready to entertain, one small group is working to bring theater to a wider audience of current and future theatre fans. Approaching its 16th season and putting on their 40th rehearsed show in Denver, the Buntport Theater is a smaller venue run by five former Colorado College theater students and longtime friends. The group has set itself apart by tackling more unconventional roles in plays written and adapted by their own writers, ranging from middle-aged people going about their lives while trapped in boxes to century spanning tales of finding statues’ lost appendages. “As a puzzle piece [in Denver’s art scene] I think that there needs to be a less traditional sort of operation that’s holding space and making stuff that maybe you wouldn’t see at some of the more quoteunquote regular theatres,” says cast member Brian Colonna. Their next show is no exception, inspired by Miriam Suzanne’s novel “Riding Side Saddle.” Written on 250 notecards that are randomly shuffled before being packaged, the story is meant to be interpreted in whatever way the cards end up being ordered. “It’s an open source text as well, so it’s designed to be built upon and turned into something else,” says cast member Erin Rollman. “It has virtually no dialogue in it, so making it a play, the majority of it, is

all new material from the same characters and hopefully in the same voice and the same basic setup as in the novel.” For their show, the story takes place in a bathroom full of everyday cosmetics. Friends go in and out of the bathroom discussing issues like gender, how people identify and the role clothing and appearance play in this, all while a band the author plays in provides music from inside a bathtub. “I think they’ve brought a lot of color to it that I really like,” says Suzanne. Outside of taking on less conventional roles and stories, the group also aims to help people experience theater who might otherwise not be able to afford it. “We always offer a couple ‘Pay What You Can’ nights to any mainstage production where twice during the run, whatever you can afford, you pay,” Colonna says. “Generally, we try to keep ticket prices down so that it’s accessible to all sorts of people, students and otherwise.” With their upcoming performance and all of their shows, the group hopes that attendees take away a deeper appreciation for the source material. “I think we tend to shy away from work that’s too message driven or heavy handed and being like ‘I want you to think this,’” Colonna says. He also says their upcoming play and the source material are prime examples of this. “It’s a searching novel in many ways,” says Colonna. “I think that’s kind of going on the whole time and I hope people are open to that kind of exploration.”

For those interested in attending Buntport’s next show “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products,” tickets are on sale at www.buntport.com/reservations. The theater will also be offering “Pay What You Can” nights on March 10 and March 21.

Diana Dresser teaches makeup tutorials during the Buntport Theater’s “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products” Feb. 29.

Diana Dresser and Erik Edborg become conjoined during “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products.” Photos by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu

From left, Erik Edborg, Hannah Duggan and Brian Colonna perform their self produced show “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products.”

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Mark Dijiulio, 52, came to Denver in 1995 from upstate New York to start a construction company. Five years ago Dijiulio became homeless after his company went under.

Dijiulio uses the 16th Street free mall ride because of his injured knee. He hopes that he will soon be off the streets as he waits for money to come in from a friend’s will, who Dijiulio helped take care of as he was dying of cancer.

Dijulio relaxes in Civic Center Park on Feb. 26 as he waits to meet up with a friend. He says he doesn’t have many friends on the street anymore because most of them are alcoholics and drug users.

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Metro gives Dobbinson well earned spotlight By Mike Tolbert mtolber3@msudenver.edu Every team needs a player with tenacity. Someone who can take a game over at any moment and provide that much needed spark. Often, these players come from humble beginnings, and for Metro State, that guy is senior point guard Tony Dobbinson. The 5-foot-11 guard leads the Roadrunners in scoring, averaging 16.2 points in his first and only season at Metro. “This was my only year here,” Dobbinson said. “It’s tough because I didn’t get the full experience of all the other great players who had three or four years here. But I think that one year experience has gotten me better. It’s made me a stronger player. I’ve gotten a better understanding of the game playing for coach Clark.” Head coach Derrick Clark first recruited the point guard during his sophomore campaign at McCook Community College in Nebraska. Dobbinson averaged 23 points per game and was named all-region and two-time all-conference. With his eyes set on Division I and the counsel of his junior college coach, he declined Clark and accepted a DI scholarship at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Although transferring to NSU seemed like a good idea at the time, Dobbinson wasn’t necessarily a good fit. His “undersized” frame and versatile playing style wasn’t what they

were looking for. “At Northwestern State, it was pretty tough,” Dobbinson said. “I was told I was too small to play sometimes. I came in as a shooter but here at Metro they let me go a little more. They let me actually play a little more than Northwestern State.” During a turbulent junior season, Dobbinson searched for other options and that’s when Clark came back into the picture. After a quick text to the Metro coach asking how his season was going, Dobbinson eventually found himself in the mile high city for his last year of eligibility. In his recruitment press release Clark said, “Tony is an explosive transfer combo guard. He is a natural scorer, as well as a playmaker. He should fit well with our up-tempo style as he is very good in the open floor. Tony is also a great 3-point shooter with the ability to stretch defenses.” With Metro needing a scorer and someone to help finish games, Dobbinson came at just the right time. During the 2015-2016 regular season, the Roadrunners were 7-2 in games decided by six points or less. Many of the wins came at the hands of Dobbinson including his career-high 40 points against New Mexico Highlands during that stint. “Situations like that I’m pretty good in,” Dobbinson said. “I can come in late in the game and try to hit shots for us.” Hitting clutch shots is nothing new for Dobbinson. At McCook, he showed that prominently.

Dobbinson career tracker » 2012 graduate of Westhill H.S. in Connecticut » Two seasons at McCook C.C. in Nebraska, averaged 23 points, named all-region » Played his junior year at Division I Northwestern State University in Louisiana » Transfered to Metro in 2015, scored a career-high 40 points against N.M. Highlands » Fun fact: Has hit a game tying full court shot at the junior college level

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Senior guard Tony Dobbinson was the first to receive recognition from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. He was named first team all-conference. Sophomore guard Peter Möller earned honorable mention averaging 10.7 points and led the team in assist with 50 on the season. Junior forward/center Andre Harris also earned honorable mention averaging 9.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 31 blocks.

» Garcia breaks careerhigh record

Metro senior point guard Tony Dobbinson led the Rodrunners in scoring averaging 16.2 points. He was named first team all-conference but the road to that point hasn’t been easy. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

“A great moment there, was when I hit a full court shot from the free throw line to tie the game,” he said. “That was a great moment. I’m going to miss it because they pushed me to get where I am now and be the player I am today. A lot of my teammates now think I have natural talent but it’s something I’ve actually worked for.” One teammate that was in the same recruiting class as Dobbinson was sophomore guard Peter Möller. He is also a Division I transfer and has seen Dobbinson’s development f irst hand. “He’s done a tremendous job. His ability to score the ball is unbelievable,” Möller said. “He’s fast, athletic and just doing a great job.” Dobbinson attributes much of his success to the Metro coaching staff and the support of his family. The stern leadership and persistence coach Clark has shown over the years has spoken volumes to Dobbinson. From the recruiting stage to preparing his team for the 2016 post season, Clark’s dedication to Dobbinson and his team is undeniable. “He pushes everyone, not only me,” Dobbinson said. “He pushes everyone to come out and play hard. Although we sometimes get in our feelings when he gets on us, that’s him just pushing us because he knows what we’re capable of. He knows we can be successful on the court and he sees our talent.”

Playing under a great coaching staff, combined with the support of family, Dobbinson has been able to finish out his college career on a high note. Raised by a single mother in Harlem New York, Dobbinson’s rough adolescent years has given him a strong determination to be great. “Family is huge. Growing up, it was pretty tough with my mom, little brother and I,” Dobbinson said. “That’s my motivation though. Seeing my mom smile and my family happy. If my family’s happy, I’m happy. That’s really what pushes me to get on the court everyday.” With Dobbinson’s final collegiate games coming up, his plans post-graduation include a shot at playing overseas. “Someone already wrote me from Germany,” Dobbinson said. “I think it would be perfect to go overseas because it would be a great experience.” If the pros don’t pan out, Dobbinson is a sports journalism major and plans to start a career in broadcasting after graduation.

Sophomore pitcher Julian Garcia recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts in eight innings allowing only one run on six hits in the 9-1 win over Sioux Falls Feb. 26. Garcia earned RMAC pitcher of the week for the second time this season.

» Softball goes 3-1 during weekend series

Roadrunner softball split games in a doubleheader Feb. 28 against Colorado School of Mines at The Regency Athletic Complex. In the first game Metro won 11-3, in game 2 the Roadrunners fell 12-7. Metro improves their record to 6-2 in the RMAC as they hit the road to play New Mexico Highlands March 5-6.

» Track and field competes

in RMAC championships

Metro men’s and women’s track and field teams participated at the RMAC Championships Feb. 27 in Nebraska. The men’s team finished in ninth with four points and the women placed tenth with 16 points. The Roadrunners will await for provisional qualifiers to be announced to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 11-12.

» Roadrunner tennis takes

on Colorado College

Metro men’s tennis team defeated Colorado College 8-1 while the women fell 5-4 on Feb. 28 in Colorado Springs. The men’s team swept the doubles competition with 8-4 wins. The women will host Weber State on March 4 and the men’s team will travel to Greeley to face Northern Colorado March 5.

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Clutch free throws propells Metro to win over rival UCCS « from cover

RMAC Shootout

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nreilly1@msudenver.edu Sophomore center Bounama Keita led the Roadrunners in rebounds with 12 along with three blocks. Keita was disruptive on both sides of the court, relentlessly throwing his body into play. “We’ve been playing for our seniors, we will do whatever it takes to capitalized and get a win,” Keita said. Our goal is to win the RMAC.” From the start Metro was able to build a small lead after an 8-0 run launched by senior guard Eric Rayer. With 13:47 to play in the half, the Roadrunners held a 18-9 lead. That lead was shortened as UCCS responded with a 7-0 run cutting Metro’s advantnage to 20-18. Shortly after, Dobbinson and Harris made a splash combining six consecutive points for the Roadrunners building an eight-point lead with 2:45 to play in the period. Senior forward DeShawn Phenix made a clutch three-pointer with 1:45 left in the half to give Metro a nine-point lead. The Roadrunners went into halftime ahead 39-34. Metro came out of the half with revived energy as they knocked down six quick points to extend their lead to 11. UCCS remained tough, cutting the lead

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to 50-44. The Roadrunners weren’t the only ones committing consistent fouls as UCCS had two players ejected from personal fouls in the physical match up. As foul trouble continued for the Roadrunners, UCCS scored eight points from the foul line over the next four minutes. Metro led by only two points, 67-65 at the 6:05 mark. The Roadrunners defense only allowed UCCS three field goals over the final minutes of the game. Junior forward Andre Harris goes up for a layup against UCCS forward Ian McDonald in the first round of the RMAC tournament March 1, at the Auraria Event Center. Photo by Brandon Sanchez • bsanch36@msudenver.edu

Roadrunners earn weekend sweep By Joseph Rios jrios11@msudenver.edu

Junior infielder Jake Thurston, 2, junior outfielder Jake Ekman, 32, and junior outfielder Reilly Mau, 7, celebrates with their team in the series sweep against Sioux Falls Feb. 28 at The Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners will play Colorado Mines March 4-6 at home. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu

Game 2: Feb. 27 Metro State 10 10 2 Sioux Falls 4 9 0 W: Cameron Stroup (1-0) L: Patrick Anderson (1-2)

Game 3: Feb. 28 Metro State 1 5 Sioux Falls 0 7 W: Jared Roley (1-1) L: Ryan Patrick (0-1)

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There wasn’t a Metro State baseball player without a smile on his face following the series opener against Sioux Falls. The Roadrunners successfully ended their four game losing streak with the 9-1 victory over the Sioux Falls Cougars Feb. 26 at home. The win marked Metro’s second of the season improving to 2-6. Metro’s offense got off to a quick start by scoring three runs in the first inning. The Roadrunners fed off their momentum and tallied up nine runs on 15 hits on their way to a victory. Starting pitcher Julian Garcia dominated the Cougars lineup and only allowed one run through eight innings. Garcia struck out 11 batters throughout the game including a sequence where he struck out six batters in a row. Garcia also proved to be clutch when it was most needed for the Roadrunners. In the fourth inning, the Cougars were threatening to score with runners on first and third base when the Roadrunners successfully turned a double play to end the inning. The Roadrunners would face adversity again when the Cougars were able to get runners on second and third base with only one out in the sixth inning. Garcia managed to strike out the next two batters to end the inning and get Metro out of another tough patch. “The thing is I found my stuff,” Garcia

said. “My 12-6 curveball wasn’t working earlier in the game. I finally found my slider, the fastball was there all day and I have confidence with these guys behind me.” Both Metro’s offense and defense were superb against Sioux Falls. Head Coach Jerrid Oates was pleased with his team’s performance. “I was impressed with it all,” he said. “This win is exactly what the team needed. It was huge.” The team was coming off a tough series against Montana State-Billings the previous weekend. The Roadrunners dropped four games against MSU-Billings at the Regency Athletic Complex, including a difficult loss in which they allowed a go-ahead run in the eighth inning. “This win was huge man, it’s real huge,” Garcia said. “Look at these guys, they’re all happy. It’s fun to watch. It sucks losing, especially the way we lost last weekend. I think it will just build and build going into conference.” The Roadrunners offense was led by catcher Marcus Bean who led the team in RBIs with two. Right fielder Jake Ekman finished the day 4-4 while left fielder Hunter Donaldson and first baseman Andrew Paust tallied three hits on four at-bats. The team will look to continue its hot streak as they begin conference play next weekend with a three game series against the Colorado School of Mines.

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