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as organizaciones activistas por el voto hispano lo llaman el “efecto Trump” y está sirviendo a organizaciones por el voto hispano para atraer miles de nuevos votantes a registrarse. En el Campus de Auraria manifestaciones de este fenómeno parecen incipientes, pero

están comenzando a cocinarse a fuego lento. En Iowa, más de 10.000 votantes hispanos recién registrados acudieron a los caucus de acuerdo a la League of United Latin American Citizens, organización no partidista también

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conocida como LULAC. LULAC realizó una campaña que, según declaraciones al Baltimore Post, elevó la participación de 1000 hispanos en los caucus de Iowa del 2012 a más de 10.500 en febrero del 2016. Representantes de LULAC atribuyeron

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parte del reciente interés de los hispanos por participar en las elecciones a una reacción contra la retórica de candidatos como, Donald Trump, que muchos en la comunidad hispana perciben como anti inmigrante.

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March 9, 2016

Wellington E. and Wilma J. Webb visit MSU Denver

Former Denver mayor and his wife invited as guests for the Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visting Professorship By Esteban Fernandez and Daisy Rocha Vasquez

eferna14@msudenver.edu and drocha3@msudenver On March 3, in the Student Success Building, former Denver mayor Wellington Webb’s gray sports jacket settled loosely as he reclined in his seat. His wife and former state representative, Wilma Webb, sat poised next to him, her red lipstick and nails adding a splash of color to her dark attire. Wilma Webb recalled a memory from their youth. “He’s a big basketball star,” Wilma Webb said. She explained that he brought his picture to be displayed with the rest of the team in the yearbook at Manual High School. When the yearbook came out the caption was mislabeled. “You know what name they put under there?” she asked. Last week the Webbs visited Auraria Campus as this year’s Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship and reflected on their historical achievements in civil rights-era in Denver. “It is a program that MSU Denver has put in place that honors Rachel B. Noel, who was a professor here, and she also was a chair of the African American studies department,” said chair committee member Myron Anderson. Anderson added that the professorship brings scholars, entertainers and other respected individuals to engage with students. “They can tell their stories about how they’ve achieved and how they relate to inclusivity and diversity,” Anderson said. The Webbs were chosen for this year’s professorship due to their great number of achievements. Wellington Webb served as the first black mayor of Denver for 12 years and went on to establish a national presence afterwards, including serving as a representative to the Conference of Mayors for President Obama. During Wilma Webb’s tenure as state representative, she worked in the budget committee and was responsible for

overseeing the higher education budget in Colorado, which included MSU Denver’s budget. “Wilma was engaged in a much more direct manner,” said Wellington Webb. “She was in the legislature serving on the joint budget committee and fighting for funding for Metro.” Wilma Webb worked closely with MSU Denver, especially when state revenue shortfalls threatened the school’s mission. “There were a lot of efforts to cut programs from Metro and redistribute students and disallow some degrees that had been awarded from Metro,” Wilma Webb said. She worked closely with former presidents to fight some of those efforts that were being proposed in the Colorado legislature. The Webbs arrived on campus the morning of March 2, kicking off their visit with a book signing, followed by a campus wide address at St. Cajetans. On March 3, the Webbs spoke to classes in the Institute of Women’s Studies and Services and Department of Africana Studies. Capping off their two-day visit, the Webbs held the community address at the Shorter Community AME Church in Denver. Denver’s former mayor Wellington Webb and his wife Wilma spoke with Auraria Campus students March 2 Buddy Noel, son of Rachel B. Noel, after his book signing about his achievements. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu said that the professorship was an excellent “My hope would be that as you progress think students will go out and make the way to honor his mother. The program in life, as you are successful, you don’t forget world a better place,” Wilma Webb said. brings people from outside the school to some of the folks in the neighborhood that “With all the problems we’re faced with now share their accomplishments, career and you left. Some of them may need a helping as a national society, they will be able to wisdom with the community. Noel said that hand as well,” Wellington Webb finished. bring people together, and not compromise by inviting the Webbs, the university was And the name on the caption all those years ago? It was on their character or integrity on what they fulfilling his mother’s vision of enriching the “Wilma Webb.” believe to be right.” academic environment. Wellington Webb also shared some “I think Metro is a fine institution. I choice advice for students.

Homeless not exempt from eviction By Brandon Sanchez

bsanch36@msudenver.edu On March 8, Denver Police began enforcing eviction notices to the homeless residents camping near the Samaritan House. Police stated they would begin to vacate the area at 9:30 a.m. and issue arrests if necessary. Police activity has been on the rise in the area since the mandatory eviction of the << Young homeless man moves his street uncle’s property in preparation for Denver’s plan street cleaning outside of the Samaritan House, Denver, CO. Photo by Carl Payne • cpayne13@msudenver.edu

homeless in Curtis Park in December. Steven Demars, a former resident of Minnesota, who is currently homeless and living in the area said that law enforcement isn’t treating the situation fairly. “They have mentally ill people mixed with homeless and drug dealers which brings too much attention to the area,” Demars said. Denver resident, Dave Kohs, came to protest the police forcibly removing people from the area. Kohs said that he was there to show DPD that there were people who would support the homeless by deterring their ability to remove their belongings Undeterred, the Denver police removed property to nearby dumpsters.

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The Presidential Salute

Logan O’Brien lobrien8@msudenver.edu I rode the light rail to school in the morning like I always do, packed next to commuters of all descriptions which either boarded or left at each stop. Businessmen and women, students, construction workers, diverse representatives from all of life’s callings that keep the city running.

We pulled into the Wadsworth station, about half way to school when a young man climbed aboard. He sat down opposite me. With short brown hair and round glasses he looked as normal as you can get. He sported a T-shirt with the classic image of Obama on it, except that the blue and red stylized likeness of the president was flipping me off. There was a caption under the image which said, “fuck the government.” He pulled a book from his bag and as the train pulled out, he started reading. American life is buried under the First Amendment.. t can even be oppressive sometimes. Freedom of speech has very few restrictions and it protects all things rude, lewd, strange and offensive right along with the constructive

MetStaff prime minister shut it down. In Malay, Bersih means clean. The train pulled up at the Auraria West Statio1n. Grabbing my bag, I glanced across at the young man in the “fuck the government” shirt, he returned

criticism and demands for change. But if it were limited, then someone would have to decide what “strange” means. In Malaysia, the High Court has just upheld the banning of T-shirts with “Bersih 4” written

The First amendment is ever-present in American life; we are buried in it. Sometimes it is even oppressive. Freedom of speech has very few restrictions; it protects all things rude, lewd, strange and offensive right along with the constructive criticism and demands for change. But if it were to be limited, then someone would have to decide what “Strange” means. a friendly smile and nod. Obama smiled too as he gave the world his one fingered salute. Free speech may not always be convenient, but if the government can stop something from being published, then it can stop anything from being published.

on them. The shirts are a security threat according to the court. Printed en-mass by anti corruption protesters in Malaysia, the yellow shirts are a symbol for the fourth protest held since the nation’s prime minister received a $700 million bank transfer with no explanation. The government started an investigation, but the

enjoys taking part in and does so without any dread or reluctance. It should be something reasonable that we can carry on our entire lives. Instead of focusing only on certain types of foods, we should be exercising and eating a little bit of everything—and exercising. Exercise is as important for a healthy body as good nutrition is.

Every once in awhile, I meet someone telling me they’re on a diet. Three months later, the same person is telling me they’re on a new diet. The simple act of people saying they’re “on” a diet already involves them eventually getting “off ” of it. This means their new health state and weight is only temporary. As soon as people end their diet, they go back to their initial weight and habits. The best diet should be the easiest process in the world. It should be something the person

fats and omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits, including decreasing our risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. Cholesterol is needed to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. Although our bodies already make cholesterol, we don’t want to be deficient in it, so check your levels.

Sodium also has some benefits, such as helping with muscle contraction, fluid maintenance and the nervous system. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and can actually help us lose weight. Finally, protein is extremely important as it helps build and repair bones, muscles, skin and blood. The New York Times has published several articles about diets. The article “Eating for

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Health, Not Weight” claims, “What you eat is as important as what you exclude.” Lacking in any food sources can be detrimental to most people’s health. Additionally, anytime we cut back on one thing, we increase our consumption of another. Our bodies need a little bit of everything to function properly. Even a glass of wine once a day has many health benefits. If you feel like eating chocolate chip cookies with ice cream every now and then, then go ahead! Don’t beat yourself up over it. Just do it. You’ll feel better, and before you know it you won’t be craving it as much. In short: eat everything in moderation and exercise regularly to be at your best physically and mentally.

If you feel like eating chocolate chip cookies with ice cream every now and then, then go ahead! Don’t beat yourself up over it. Just do it. You’ll feel better, and before you know it you won’t be craving it as much as if you had deprived yourself of it. Governments and scientists find revolutionary ways to keep us healthy every couple years. First, they promoted a low-fat diet. Then came the low-cholesterol diet, the low-sodium diet and the lean meat diet, to name a few. Our bodies—and souls— need a little bit of everything. While saturated and trans fats are harmful and increase bad cholesterol, there are several healthy fats. Unsaturated

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Latinos presentes en el Caucus de Adams County City School.

El Caucus Demócrata en Colorado genera gran emoción en los espectadores que celebran con mucho entuciasmo. Fotos Cortesía de Polly Baca

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illiam Mundo es miembro intensivas de educación del electorado sobre el proceso de del SGA de CU Denver registro y de votación, así como y encabeza la organización del capítulo de Auraria de la National de registro a partir del verano de este año. Hispanic Voter Education Representantes de otras Foundation. organizaciones regionales como Mundo dice que, si bien el José Alanis de LULAC en Pueblo, llamado “Trump effect” puede Colo. y Carla Castedo de Mi también jugar un papel entre los Familia Vota, comunicaron su jóvenes hispanos en Colorado, su interés en activar esfuerzos de estrategia está dirigida a educar a registro de nuevos votantes en las minorías acerca del poder del Auraria a partir del semestre de voto. “Creen que si no votan no verano y otoño. importa”, dijo Mundo, “Lo que Y es que de acuerdo a PEW vamos a hacer es unir, porque de Hispanic, para 2016 en Colorado allí es que viene el poder”. el 15% de la Mundo dice población que busca aunar “ C u a n d o n o s u n a m o s elegible para esfuerzos también con votar es grupos estudiantiles de c o n o t r o s g r u p o s e s c u á n d o p o d r e m o s h a c e r hispana, lo que MSU Denver y CCD cambios” representa unos para educar sobre la William Mundo 555 mil posibles participación cívica. votantes. De Esto incluye, unir a ellos, unos 225 mil son jóvenes organizaciones representantes de hispanos de la generación del otras minorías. milenio y representan alrededor “En este campus hay del 40% del posible voto hispano muchos hispanos, africanos, en el estado. asiáticos”, dijo Mundo, quien Convertir estos votantes dice que es importante que las elegibles en votos efectivos es minorías participen para que los precisamente uno de los retos representantes también reflejen de las organizaciones por el los intereses de estos sectores. voto hispano. “Cuando nos unamos con otros El estudiante de MSU Denver, grupos es cuándo podremos hacer David Sandoval, no está aún cambios”, dijo Mundo. registrado para votar, lo que De acuerdo a Mundo, los considera una situación común esfuerzos de la National Hispanic entre muchos jóvenes hispanos. Voter Education Foundation en Dijo que es posible que Auraria, estarán principalmente la apatía por la participación enfocados a organizar el capítulo, electoral en sus hogares sea un dar a conocer a la organización y factor influyente y que muchos atraer voluntarios este semestre. de los padres hispanos no tienen Luego realizarán actividades

el hábito de votar ni conocen el efecto que tiene la baja participación en sus vidas. “Creo que eso se traspasó de alguna forma a nuestra generación. No estamos acostumbrados a hablar de eso”, dijo Sandoval. Dijo además que este año si tiene pensado registrarse y educarse sobre los candidatos y sus propuestas. CNN en Español y el Center of Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies publicaron a principios de febrero un estudio sobre el comportamiento del voto hispano. Muestran como históricamente los hispanos tienen una baja participación en las urnas. En el 2012 en Colorado sólo un 57% de los hispanos elegibles para votar estaban registrados. Entre los votantes hispanos el mayor índice de abstención se encuentra precisamente en la población joven. Sin embargo, encontraron que una vez registrados, el 80% de los votantes hispanos a nivel nacional acuden a las urnas de votación. Las cifras del estudio de CLACLS y CNN en Español sugieren que si las organizaciones por la educación del electorado logran cerrar la brecha entre hispanos elegibles para votar y los registrados para votar, podría fortalecer el peso del voto hispano. Carla Castedo, organizadora de Mi Familia Vota en Colorado, dice que en la baja participación

de los jóvenes influyen la falta de información sobre el proceso y el desconocimiento de la relación del voto con su vida cotidiana. Castedo coincide con Sandoval en que muchas veces “ser políticamente activo es algo que no ha sido fomentado en el hogar”. Muchos no saben cuánto les afecta, dice Castedo, pero “una vez que están involucrados no hay vuelta atrás”. Los jóvenes hispanos elegibles para votar son casi la mitad del electorado en Colorado. Por eso Castedo dice que Mi Familia Vota se plantea trabajar directamente con profesores y organizaciones estudiantiles de Auraria a partir de mayo. Planean ir a salones de clases en Auraria hablar de la importancia de involucrarse cívicamente y a registrar nuevos votantes. Mi Familia Vota también ofrecerá oportunidades de pasantías. “Yo también soy una joven hispana de la generación del milenio y nosotros tomamos nuestras propias decisiones”, dijo Castedo. “Muchos somos los primeros en nuestras familias en tener grado universitario. Muchos somos los primeros en nuestras familias en viajar al extranjero. Somos los primeros en nuestras familias en hacer muchas cosas”, Dijo Castedo.

“Por eso también podemos ser los primeros en hacer una nueva tradición en nuestros hogares. En la que votemos juntos, hablemos de política y en la que alimentemos este tipo de participación”. buscaron clases en español por un tiempo pero en Denver sólo hay un par de opciones. Irma Rivera dijo que en un año de yoga ha logrado cosas que no creía posibles, como deshacerse de sus dolores de cabeza. Pero que más importante es que se siente “más segura de sí misma y descubrí que valgo y me merezco una hora para mí misma”. Aunque tienen distintas historias de vida y han enfrentado diferentes escollos en el camino, encuentran terreno común entre sus tapetes de yoga. “Lo que nos une en este espacio es que todas somos inmigrantes”, dijo Rondón-Rivero. “Somos mujeres extranjeras. Somos mujeres hispanas. Nos conecta el idioma pero también nos conecta el que dejamos nuestros países y estamos aquí y compartimos nostalgias, miedos, compartimos culturas, similitudes y diferencias”. Rondón-Rivero dijo que esta es su forma de servir y educar a la comunidad que la ha recibido, pero que también la ha ayudado a asimilar y enfrentar su propia historia de inmigración.

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B2B Programa de Iniciativa Urbana Masculina

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l Programa de Iniciativa Urbana masculina o Brother 2 Brother está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de sexo masculino en la construcción de fuertes habilidades de liderazgo, relaciones positivas y convertirse en estudiantes exitosos en MSU Denver. B2B comenzó hace tres años en MSU Denver, y fué creado para ayudar a los estudiantes varones de color. En este programa de un año de duración los estudiantes siguen cuatro pilares académicos: • Desarrollo de liderazgo • Apoyo académico • Enriquecimiento Social • Planificación de la carrera y la escuela de posgrado Los estudiantes de B2B tienen acceso a liderazgo y oportunidades de voluntariado, talleres académicos, eventos para ciltivar contactos profesionales, y mucho más. Los requisitos para participar B2B son muy simples: • Abierto a los estudiantes de primer año • 2.0 GPA • Completar una solicitud con el fin de seguir el éxito del estudiante

Brother 2 Brother es muy activo en la comunidad por medio de la construcción de viviendas con “Hábitat for Humanity” y la reconstrucción de un jardín de la comunidad en la escuela primaria Cheltenham, B2B está aquí para ayudarle a obtener las herramientas necesarias para jóvenes de color tengan éxito en la vida. Michael Márquez es el Coordinador del

Programa de Brother 2 Brother. Él de graduo de MSU Denver, y nos cuenta su experiencia al volver a MSU Denver. “Yo crecí en el norte de Denver, así que estoy familiarizado con la zona y cuando una posición se abrió en la MSU Denver; vi la oportunidad de continuar algo que ha sido mi misión profesional desde que llegue a una edad adulta “, dijo Márquez. Aún más, el co-

B2B Reconstruyendo un Jardín Comunitario en la Escuela Primaria Cheltenham. Foto Cortesía de B2B

ordinador de B2B agregó “Es el trabajar con hombres jóvenes de colory proporcionarles un ejemplo de lo que puede hacerse después de la secundaria, lo que trae cumplimiento a mis metas en MSU Denver”. Tener este liderazgo en B2B, permite a los estudiantes de primer año que tengan un sistema de apoyo que les permita hacer de MSU Denver su hogar lejos de casa.

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l orgullo de mi raza es la historia de mi país”, así decía un vals criollo que se escuchaba en mi tierra natal por aquellos años prósperos de la independencia. Aquellos tiempos que dejaron atrás sus vividos recuerdos pero que aun perduran sus sabias enseñanzas. Lecciones e ilusiones que como niño agradecí, pero que como viejo necio las perdí. Mas aun pude conservar los talentos y raíces que mi pueblo con cariño me heredo. Es que después de todo, son

nuestros países queridos que sin saber de vuestra llegada, ya tenian preparada la rumba y el jolgorio a la orden del día. Aquel pedazo de edén que te vio nacer, crecer, y a la cual te recibirá brazos abiertos una vez mas al volver. Esa patria que amas sin objetar y a la cual nombraste hogar. Sea cual fuese tu lugar de procedencia; Norte, Centro o Sur, sabes que por el simple hecho de poseer ese opulento saborcito acriollado y de hablar la romántica lengua de Cervantes, ¡Tu, eres Latino! Mujer u hombre de piel canela o de suave calidez, de labios cautivante o tan finos como el Jerez, de semblante alegre o de ingenua sencillez. Es esa mi raza, que con su rica diversidad de colores y sabores hace a nuestra cultura única y majestuosa frente a las demás; sin embargo, a veces el estar rodeado e inmerso en un país que se no es ajeno, hace que poco a poco olvidemos esas costumbres y características que nos representan como Latinoamericanos. Muchos de nosotros quizás pasamos por alto lo que significa ser Latino; pero sin darnos cuenta, se nos puso bajo el brazo al nacer un privilegio invaluable y un derecho exclusivo a este gran legado cultural de grandes imperios con linajes emblemáticos.

Para comenzar, el ser latino es disfrutar de su merecida exquisitez, y por exquisitez hablo de su sabrosa e incomparable Gastronomía, que con gustosa línea de platillos y manjares deleita a todo paladar hermano. Y poder disfrutar desde los delicioso Tacos de Carne Asada Mexicanos hasta el seductor Ceviche Peruano, desde el apetecible Asado Argentino hasta las incitantes Pupusas Salvadoreñas, desde la atrayente Feijoada Brasileña hasta la suculenta Bandeja Paisa Colombiana. Obras culinarias que en toda celebración son preparadas con el amor y el calor de unas buenas manos amigas. Mas aun, el ser latino es también disfrutar de su distinguida sabrosura y saber que todo buen festejo empieza por su buena música. ¡Si señor!, y que rico es disfrutar de el vivaz Merengue Dominicano y la acrobática Saya Boliviana, de los melancólicos Pasillos Ecuatorianos y la melodiosa Cumbia Panameña, de la peculiar Polca paraguaya y la risueña Salsa Cubana. Sabores rítmicos que llevamos en la sangre y que no dudamos en salir a la pista de baile cuando toca sacudir de vez en cuando un poquito el esqueleto. Y por ultimo, cabe mencionar

que el ser latino es también poder disfrutar de sus famosos legados históricos y rincones naturales. Que no se nos olvide dar un paseo por el imponente lago Atitlán Guatemalteco o la misteriosa Isla Pascua Chilena, pasando por las celestes playas de Punta del Este en Uruguay hasta los cristalinos archipiélagos de los Roques en Venezuela, terminado en el frondoso Bosque Nuboso Monteverde Costarricense hasta el tropical mar Caribe Puertorriqueño. Es que la hermosura de nuestros patrimonios no tiene limite y sus paradisíacos parajes han de celar a cualquiera intrépido turista. Se nos es inevitable adaptar nuestra persona al país en donde residimos; mas no obstante, imperdonable el olvidar de donde venimos. Tengamos presente que es nuestra cultura latina la que dio fundación firme a nuestra identidad guerrera y vencedora. La misma que una vez usamos para derribar montanas y construir imperios, es la misma que hoy en día nos da ese sentimiento de valentía, progreso, y victoria . Abrasemos con orgullos nuestras banderas y gritemos en honor a la sangre de nuestros antepasados que somos Latinos a cabalidad.

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No hair for care: Going bald for a cause

St. Baldrick’s 15th annual cancer research event in Colorado Springs

Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu Emily Hagerman, 16, waits as hair dresser Heather Catalan sets her up in the barber chair March 5. Hagerman has her head shaved to benefit childhood cancer research.

By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu Emily Hagerman ran her fingers through her brown hair one last time. 16-year-old Hagerman has wanted to shave her head to benefit childhood cancer research since she was 8, but with only minutes to go until her shave at the Colorado Springs St. Baldrick’s Foundation event March 5, she didn’t deny that she was nervous. St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer-operated charity that holds fundraising events to benefit childhood cancer research. According to their website, only 4 percent of federal cancer research funding goes to childhood cancers, and St. Baldrick’s tries to mitigate that gap. Head shaving events are a St. Baldrick’s signature, and the March 5 event in the Ivywild School’s gym had already raised over $40,000 before the first shave. Hagerman’s father, James, works in space operations at Schriever Air Force Base and has participated in St. Baldrick’s with his colleagues for 15 years. James and his wife, Amy, finally let Emily be a shavee for St. Baldrick’s after years of her pestering. “It’s kind of like a tattoo,” Amy Hagerman said. “She needed to think about it and realize the effect.” Hagerman’s grandmother was

diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma when she was a little girl. “Emily just wanted to know how to help people like that. It’s always been in her heart,” Amy Hagerman said. Hagerman watched her dad get shaved first and talked with his coworker, Hal Harrington, over the buzzing of half a dozen clippers. She was given a gallon size zip-lock bag to put her hair in once it was shaved off. With eyes still fixed on the stage of lined up barber chairs, she said, “I hope a little girl likes my hair.” Relief from her nerves didn’t hit until Hagerman stood up from the barber’s chair with a fistful of her dark hair in hand, and was greeted by cheering and shrieking from her supporters: Parents, sisters, a former babysitter and several high school girls. Hagerman smiled and let her friends touch her newly shaven head. Someone asked if she was going to wear a hat or scarf to cover her head at school, but she said she planned on rocking her bald head Monday morning. Xander Christoff was this event’s top individual fund-raiser, and came off the shaving stage soon after Hagerman. This is Christoff ’s eigth year contributing and, at only 17, he has raised over $86,000 for St. Baldrick’s to date.

“It’s my yearly haircut,” Christoff said. Christoff ’s father, Dr. Anthony Christoff, has a family practice in Colorado Springs where many of his son’s repeat donors come from. “79 percent of the money goes to cancer research. St. Baldrick’s has a super high rating compared to other charity organizations because of their low overhead,” Dr. Christoff said. “The best part about these events is the community coming together, and seeing a community here at these events.” One face Dr. Christoff recognized from these events was that of 7-year-old Colton Taylor who was running around the gym. Colton’s father, Scott Taylor, watched his son from the corner and held a large handful of beaded necklaces. “They’re part of a program called Bravery Beads,” Taylor said. Each of the hundreds of colored beads represents a different procedure Colton endured during his 2-year battle with hepatoblastoma. With a little encouragement from his dad, Colton pulled up his yellow T-shirt to show surgical scars on his torso and back. Colton has raised 17 to 18 thousand dollars in the five years he has participated in St. Baldrick’s. “In July we get to say we’re cancer free,” Taylor said.

Hagerman’s friends and family came to give support for her first time participating in the St. Baldrick’s headshaving fundraiser.

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Reviews: Try hards to Triumphs Album Image from Gallaryofsound.com

By Chris Bjork cbjork1@msudenver.edu In today’s indie rock music realm, there are a good number of bands that have catered to collaborative songwriting formulas. Quilt is a fourpiece indie psychedelic rock band from Boston that shares a method of collaboration in a unique way, making them stand out from their contenders. Following the release of Quilt’s last album, “Held in Splendor,” the band spent two years touring and recording their newest project, “Plaza.” “Held in Splendor” succeed in enchanting listeners with its psychedelic, dream pop charm, while also showcasing the expressive vocal collaborations

“Eddie the Eagle”

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By Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu While it may not be the most well-paced film, “Eddie the Eagle” offers an entertaining and uplifting

between Anna Fox Rochinski and Shane Butler. Upon hearing “Passerby,” the opening track on “Plaza,” those familiar elements and styles are immediately identifiable. The song opens with a folk rock-inspired guitar arpeggiation that blends itself smoothly around Rochinski’s voice that glides effortlessly above the guitar’s melody. In between each of Rochinski’s falsetto croons in the verse, the band breaks into dreamy instrumentals that carry a bluesy weight. The production in “Plaza” is polished as it was in their previous album, as demonstrated in the crisp drums in the mix of “Roller.” In Quilt’s prior albums, the vocal reins continue to go back and forth between Rochinski and Butler in “Searching For” and “O’Connor’s Barn.” This shared effort works best when the two call and respond, trading each line while harmonizing, such as in the song “Something There.” One of the most outstanding traits in “Plaza” is its grander sound, aided by the accompaniment of elegant strings, giving the album an orchestral quality. This trait is heard in the album’s single, “Elliot St.,” where the acoustic guitar’s folky melody is paired

with a beautiful cast of strings that punctuate the song’s first verse. “Padova” features one of the most creative bass lines Quilt has, matched with a flurried, pattering drumbeat that stands out with its slight tropical mood. Where “Plaza” falls short is in its familiarity with the band’s previously written material. For example, tracks like “Hissing my Plea” and “Something There” both sound like songs that could’ve come directly from the band’s last album. Luckily, the album finishes off strong with “Own Ways.” The song concludes the album with a gloomy alternative rock groove that paints a dreary portrait of heartbreak and frustration in the lyrics, “My tears they are filled with you. I’m trying to stay true but I cannot see it your way.” Quilt proves they have matured, with a collection of songs that lift the band to greater heights through larger accompaniment, richly melodic songs and a continued knack for collaborative songwriting.

film for fans of the ’80s and underdogs alike. The story follows the life of Eddie Edwards (Taron Egerton) up to his bid for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. After being rejected by Britain’s Olympic Committee for traditional skiing, Edwards discovers that he can still make the team by entering as the country’s only ski jumper. Deciding this is his best shot at being an Olympian, he sets out to learn how to properly compete and show people that determination can make your dreams come true. In terms of acting, Egerton does a great job of portraying Edwards as a lovable try-hard. He’s awkward and tends to screw up, but he never gives up on his dream no matter how hard it gets and will have audiences rooting for him the whole way. The style of the story is also notable, practically bleeding ’80s nostalgia and hitting on all of the

points of an underdog film. There’s Edwards’ gruff coach and friend, Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman), his ever supportive mother, his doubtful father and a slew of bullies he wins over by the movie’s end. Music is just as nostalgic, energetic and uplifting at all the right times whether it’s complimenting an unexpected victory or during a training montage. This style doesn’t always help the film though. The story solves problems like other ’80s films with a “because the plot demands it” mentality. The fact that it’s based on a true story shoulders some of this, but it can still feel like lazy writing and hurts the impact of what’s supposed to be biographical. That said, there’s still plenty to enjoy and be uplifted by in this real life tale of realizing one’s dreams.

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“This Unruly Mess I’ve Made”

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By Luis Bustos lbustos@msudenver.edu Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ politically charged second album, “The Unruly Mess I’ve Made” magnifies taboos. Upon the album’s release on Feb. 26, it received mixed reviews. Exploring politics through music isn’t a new move for the duo. Political themes took control of the record’s direction. Following the 2012 LP “The Heist,” the album that launched Macklemore to stardom, expectations were high for “The Unruly Mess I’ve Made.” Smashing anthems like “Thrift Shop” and “Same Love,” the Seattle rapper became a hip hop star overnight. While the “Top 40” chart tends to stray from politics, Macklemore’s heavy hold on reality has not inhibited his career, but fueled it. The rapper often discusses white privilege amongst other social issues. Ryan Lewis produces a parallel urgency through orchestral hip-hop. Scraping the surface of privilege, Macklemore opens The Unruly Mess with “Light Tunnels” featuring singer Mike Slap. Reliving his 2014 Grammy win, Macklemore singles out the shallow world of celebrity limelight. While the record boasts with Macklemore’s modest confidence, before the two-minute mark his flow begins to lose crisp quality while he forces every detail down listener’s ears. “Most of the artists that I know don’t get invited to this show” Macklemore raps. “They want outfits to be outlandish, they want sideways glances beef and problems, they want nipple slips, cause they live for clicks, this is economics. So we Botox our skin and we smile for the camera.” Slap powerfully belts “That’s who we are, just like the stars.” Beyond exploring his social privilege, without hesitation Macklemore grabs nostalgia by the horns on the most innovative track on the record. Featuring the

legendary Ed Sheeran, written as an open letter to his infant daughter, “Growing Up” is Macklemore’s most authentic moment. “They say I should be a strong man but baby, I’m still filled with fear.” Macklemore Continues, “read ‘The Alchemist’ Listen to your teachers, but cheat in calculus.” With signature soul, Sheeran sings “Times are changing, I know, but who am I if I’m the person you become, If I’m still growing up” Within minutes, the following track “Kevin” brought me to tears. Macklemore’s ferocious rapping is complimented by the accompaniment of up- and- coming R&B singer Leon Bridges. With a history of substance abuse and recovery, Macklemore taps into the hearts of his often silent minority. While grieving, Macklemore protests big pharmaceutical companies’ assistance in the destruction of young lives. “Now my little brother is in the sky, from a pill that a doctor prescribed,” Macklemore begins. “He was gonna quit tomorrow, we’re all gonna quit tomorrow, just get us through the weekend, and then Monday follows, then it’s Wednesday, then it’s ‘fuck it, I’m already feeling hollow.’” Bridges hums “Doctor, please, give me a dose of the American Dream, put down the pen and look in my eyes.” He continues “any old methods, can’t cure my disease without killing me, you’re killing me.” The album may be bold and powerful, but it’s nothing new. The atmosphere it encompasses is extremely similar to “The Heist.” At times it even feels like a continuation or remake. The constant allusion to politics, diversity and social change vigorously drives the record, however it quickly becomes tedious. Ryan Lewis’ tight production reaches new heights of anthem innovation, unfortunately Macklemore narrowly delivered. Without a doubt, The Unruly Mess I’ve Made is a cognitive and conscious piece of work, but it needs some polishing. Closing the album with “White Privilege II,” Macklemore’s lucid and vital thoughts fail to be conveyed over the nearly nine minute track; the heavy subject matter is too draining, after about five minutes it begins to register as background noise. Too many words, too much preaching, not enough focus on why we buy albums: the music.

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“Zootopia”

melodic songwriting. The lyrics are clever, providing interesting ruminations on fame and the desire to reach it with lyrics like, “Caught up in fashion, Karcrashian panache, a bag of bash for passion.” While the majority of the album is heavily focused on synthpop and electronic dance beats, the band makes sure to reveal their instrumental prowess. This is demonstrated on tracks like “UGH!” and “She’s American,” which features a sensual saxophone solo. The first few tracks in the album start the project off strong. However, the band starts to lose momentum in the middle with songs like, “Please Be Naked,” which contains a blandly-played piano that puts me to sleep. “Lostmyhead” suffers similar problems, with an ambient and fuzzy electropop production that is uninspiring and boring.

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mevans41@msudenver.edu A young bunny, Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), starts the story with an enactment of her heritage. She and her friends depict the two types of animals in their society— predators and prey— shedding light on how they treated each other before they were “civilized.” Hopps announces that when she grows up she wants to move to the big city to be the first bunny cop in Zootopia, a city that tells animals they can be anything they want to be. The movie pulls on your heart strings, connecting you to Hopps immediately. Worried about her safety, Hopps’ parents encourage her to stay in

Samurai culture inspires children By Heather Pastorius hpastori@msudenver.edu A warrior on horseback gallops forward decorated in clinking chain mail, armed with a glistening gold on lacquered bow, woven silk and metal chest plate, his piercing eyes shielded by a helmet sculpted like a breaking tidal wave. This fierce and majestic image is what the new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum hopes to conjure in the imaginations of children and adults. The exhibit, “Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection,” is named for its collectors. From the start of this collection, Barbier-Mueller and his wife Linda have put special emphasis on teaching children about Samurai culture. It’s also why they chose to show the exhibit at DAM. “Four years ago we decided we would allow part of the collection, the pieces you will see today, to travel. One of the reasons why is because we like sharing them with children,” Gabriel Barbier-Mueller said. “It is probably the nicest installation we’ve seen. The engagement that your museum is known for with children is something that

makes us feel very special here.” According to Tianlong Jiao, the Joseph de Heer Curator of Asian Art at DAM, the exhibit showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of the Samurai warrior regalia. The exhibit also sheds light on the complex culture created by their philosophy and religion. “They were deeply involved in Japanese culture in all aspects. They made substantial contributions to Japanese art, so this is what we want to highlight in our exhibit. As fierce warriors, Samurai put their lives on the line, but as statesmen they had a deep and very high respect of art and literature,” Jiao said. Chat labels are featured on walls throughout the show to help visitors see from the mind of the Samurai, according to Curatorial Assistant of Asian Art, Douglas R. Wagner. “It gives you a window into what they thought of themselves,” Wagner said. To fully engage children, there is an audio guide designed especially for them narrated by Tengu, “A mountain or forest spirit storied to have trained the great Samurai,” according to Melora McDermottLewis, Chief Learning and Engagement officer. Tengu offers kids the chance to train by following him through the exhibition.

It’s unfortunate because later tracks still maintain a powerful lyrical presence, with frontman Matthew Healy defiantly singing about his struggles with addiction and lost love. There are11 a decent handful of tracks that would manage just fine without dipping past the four minute mark. Songs such as “Somebody Else” and the title track become redundant and make the album sound longer than it needs to be. Luckily, the album does not continue in a downward spiral for long. Songs like “The Sound,” and “This Must Be My Dream,” revisit the danceable and invigorating elements that kicked off the album so well. While occasionally amateur in this approach, The 1975 prove their musicianship and creative songwriting, while still leaving plenty of room for future growth.

“I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It”

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The 1975 is an alternative rock and synthpop band from Manchester, England, that has garnished international attention from pop audiences with the release of their second album. The title, “I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It,” could suggest some things about the persona of the band. It’s a slightly cheesy phrase that may make some listeners judge an album by its title. These face value criticisms fade from the start with “Love Me,” a catchy single featuring an ’80s-inspired guitar motif with electronic drums and trebly, shaky synths. It’s a song that shows how the band has matured in their genre by placing an emphasis on catchier hooks and more

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Bunnysville to help them and her 200plus siblings with their carrot farm rather than pursuing her bunny cop dreams. But Hopps doesn’t let them dissuade her. Because of her size, she is at a disadvantage to her peers in the police academy, but she works hard and ends up at the top of her class, landing a job on the Zootopia police force. As Hopps travels via train to Zootopia, the aerial view shows the different districts and their varying climates, similar to the districts in “The Hunger Games,” but without the dystopian drama. Through the movie there are funny and intriguing scenes, making the film well worth your time and money. The animation, expressions and voices all fit together. Additionally, we see comparisons of current cultural norms throughout the movie, from sloths

working at the DMV, to the size and diversity of species classifying animals as certain types. Hopps proves her worth and talent by solving a case without any of the resources given to the bigger police animals. The message that your circumstances in life do not have to limit you is important. She does not act alone, but works alongside a shady fox (Jason Bateman) to uncover a sinister plan. Walt Disney Animation Studios once again did an amazing job depicting society through animals and animation. This is how a story should be told. It makes you connect, laugh, sit on the edge of your seat, jump out of your seat, cry and laugh again. You will be left wanting to go right back into the theater to watch it again.

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In addition to the Tengu audio tour, the museum created a brand new Just For Fun Center, based on Japanese culture. After following Tengu through the exhibit they finally get to catch a glimpse of him in a suit of armor. The kids will also receive a personal family seal which they can take to the Just For Fun Center. Here they learn skills the Samurai were taught, like how to put armor on, make a helmet, or paint in the ink brush style. “They can actually practice putting armor on in the correct order. We want to really tap into this arts of peace notion, that cultivated warrior, so that they can do what a Samurai would’ve done.” McDermott-Lewis said “It’s a wonderful chance to take what they’ve been inspired with here to the next level.” The exhibit will run from March 6, 2016 until June 5, 2016. It features 140 pieces of the 800 in the BarbierMueller Collection of Samurai armor, weapons, and accoutrements worn by their horses in battle.

Tengu’s armor from the samurai exhibit. Image provided by the Denver Art Museum

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Sport Shorts » Volleyball announces new head coach Athletic Director Anthony Grant announced Jenny Glenn as the head volleyball coach on March 8. Glenn comes to MSU Denver from Northern Colorado where she has coached for the past nine seasons.

» Men’s basketball named best Colorado college team

Men’s basketball was named best college basketball team in Colorado according to Hero Sports. The field included Division I, II and III schools.

» Baseball featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter MSU Denver freshman center fielder Aaron Germani was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 after an acrobatic diving catch during the Roadrunner’s sweep of Sioux Falls Feb. 28. The epic ninth inning snatch in right-center field saved extra bases for the Cougars in the tight 1-0 game.

» Men’s cross country named NCAA All-Academic Men’s cross country was awarded NCAA all-academic honors for the 2015 season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Roadrunners finished the 2015 season with a cumulative 3.07 GPA. They placed eighth in the RMAC. fourth in the South Central Region Championship and 20th in the NCAA Championship.

» Softball splits New Mexico Highlands MSU Denver’s softball team split a doubleheader with New Mexico Highlands March 6 winning the first game 5-3 in eight innings and falling 7-4 in the second game. The Roadrunners will take on CSU-Pueblo in their next roadtrip of the season.

» Nicholas Kay named NBL

Rookie of the Year Former MSU Denver men’s basketball player Nicholas Kay was named Rookie of the Year by the Australian National Basketball League. Kay averaged 21.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game in 2015 for the Townsville Crocodiles.

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Solid pitching leads to MSU Denver win By Joseph Rios jrios11@msudenver.edu The MSU Denver Roadrunners opened up conference play over the weekend against the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers. The Roadrunners came away with the 5-1 victory over the Orediggers March 6 at The Regency Athletic Complex. The win by MSU Denver evened the series with Colorado Mines after they lost a doubleheader March 5 at the RAC but won the opening series game March 4. The last game of the weekend had a different script in place. Led by sophomore pitcher Javi Vega, the Roadrunners defense was up to the task of stopping the Orediggers’ offense. Vega pitched the entire game and only allowed one run on seven hits throughout the game. Vega also added three strikeouts to his stat sheet and now holds an ERA of 1.38. “Vega pitched to contact and had really good tempo on the mound,” head coach Jerrid Oates said. “Our defense played great behind him.” Vega wasn’t the only Roadrunner who contributed to Colorado Mines’ difficult time at the plate. Sophomore outfielder

Hunter Donaldson made a diving catch in left field in the eighth inning. He put on an encore performance by robbing the Orediggers of a hit in the ninth inning by making yet another diving catch. MSU Denver opened up the scoring when junior outfielder Jake Ekman brought in a run by hitting a RBI double in the third inning. Junior outfielder Reilly Mau continued the MSU Denver’s Javi Vega goes the distance with a complete game and the victory. The Roadrunstreak and brought ners finished the four game series with a win against the Orediggers at the Regency Athletic Ekman in to raise the Complex on March 6. Roadrunner’s lead Photo by Brandon N. Sanchez • bsanch36msudenver.edu to 2-0. game, moving runners and then “Our approach is the same, it’s Ekman continued his getting the big hit after,” Oates just another game,’ Ekman said. hot streak in the fifth inning. said. “I was really happy with the “We try to go out there and have Following junior infielder Jake way we played.” f un and play to t he best of Thurston’s effort to get on base, After a particularly long our abilit y.” Ekman hit a two-run homer into homestretch, the Roadrunners Colorado Mines finally left field to give the Roadrunners will take their 6-8 record on managed to get a run on the a 4-0 lead. Ekman and his the road for the first time this board in the sixth inning by teammates were ecstatic following season when they travel to Grand getting a home run of their own. the hit and he was greeted by Junction to face the Colorado The Roadrunners never let up fellow teammates at home plate as Mesa Mavericks. The Mavericks throughout the game and were he raised his helmet into the air. currently hold a 12-3 record, first scored another run in the second The home run gave Ekman three in the RMAC and are riding a four half of the inning thanks to a RBIs on the day, and he finished game win streak. sacrifice fly out by Thurston. the day batting 2-4 at the plate. “Offensively we executed the

Women’s tennis suffer loss in home opener By Brandon Sanchez bsanch36@msudenver.edu MSU Denver women’s tennis was defeated by Weber State University in the first home match of the season March 4. The 7-2 loss dropped the Roadrunners to 4-7 overall while Weber State improved to 3-8 on the season. Sophomores Emily Kerr and Courtney Wright teamed up in the No. 1 doubles, notching an 8-5 victory. In singles, Wright came away with a win by scores of 6-4, 6-3. Kerr came up just shy in the No. 2 singles, falling 6-3, 6-4, 11-9. Head coach Daniel Hangstefer (top right) and Kerr (center) weighed in with a question and answer on the match.

Q: How did you feel todays matches went? A: I felt like we competed really well. We didn’t come out with the ‘W’ but I felt like we put ourselves in a situation to win and if we can do that I think we will do fine as the season goes on. Q: What was the teams’ mindset before the matchup? How did you keep them upbeat throughout the match? A: The biggest thing that we talked about was to look at this match as reason to go out and prove ourselves and I think that the ladies did a very good job embracing that. They embraced today as an opportunity again, we competed really well because they embraced that. Q: How did you feel today’s match went? A: I was going up and down a bit but I think when I get into it, I play better. I just need to work on pressure moments but apart from that I think it was good. Q: Did the match change your approach to your opponent? A: I realized after the first set just to just try and relax a bit and just get into it instead of just thinking about the outcome and that helped a lot. Then things seemed to go a bit wrong in the tiebreaker. Q: Were there any challenges that you had throughout the match? A: Just playing better under pressure and using the pressure to make me play better. But apart from that I think we were pretty even and I think if I could have relaxed more. Sophomore Emily Kerr sets a forehand return in her singles match against Weber State’s Dominique Beauvais March 5 at The Regency Athletic Complex. Photo by Brandon N. Sanchez • bsanch36@msudenver.edu

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Manning: 18 for 18 By Earl Grant egrant7@msudenver.edu Quarterback Peyton Manning has officially retired. After 18 years, Colts fans, Broncos fans and football fans everywhere should all be grateful for Manning’s professional body of work. The sheriff, the duke of dominating defenses, allowed his performances to speak for themselves. Manning will ride off in the sunset as a two-time Super Bowl champion. He won’t have the outcome Brett Favre had in his rendition of the Twilight Zone in a New York Jets green and white uniform. Neither will he finish like the all-time great Michael Jordan on a listless Wizards team. These are legends of their era, who ended their careers all too forgettably. Manning was granted an alternative fate by the football gods.

The Indianapolis Colts were 3-13 before selecting Manning first overall in 1998. They had one of the worst NFL franchises at the time. Prior to Manning’s arrival in Indianapolis, the Colts only put together three playoff trips. In 14 seasons as a Colt, the wizard of winning games, led Indy to the playoffs 12 times. In 2006, Manning finally brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy home to the Colts. His Super Bowl XLI MVP performance validated Manning as a franchise quarterback. When a titan falls, the mortals of the earth feel the impact of the crash. In 2011, NFL fans had to succumb to the disappointment of Manning’s mortality. The gunslinger was sidelined all season with a severe neck injury. Even though Manning renewed his contract for another five seasons with the Colts on July 30, 2011, in March of 2012 Manning was released by the Colts. Indianapolis had the number one selection of the 2012 Draft. The Colts organization had no medical guarantees that Manning would throw a football again. They chose to cut him and move forward by draft ing Andrew Luck. When one door closes, another one opens. The chief of consistency was now a free agent for the first time in his career. Manning did not deserve to be signed by a team that was rebuilding. He needed a

team that was on the brink of competing for a Super Bowl. Executive Vice President, General Manager, and former Denver Bronco great John Elway delivered, signing Manning to the Broncos to conduct a blue and orange orchestra. In 2012, an overtime loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens, spoiled Manning’s 2012 campaign. However, he proved his comeback was real, and the Broncos were a Super Bowl contender once again. In 2013, the Broncos obliterated single season scoring and passing records. The offense set the record for single points scored in a season. The 10 touchdowns caught by four different receivers was also an NFL record. The Broncos were booming until they matched up with the Seahawks “Legion of Boom” defense in Super Bowl XLVIII. They were humiliated, losing 43-8. Manning should be applauded for not creating a mutiny, as the Denver front office chose to employ its resources to revitalize their defense. Most star players would have demanded the

team find players to play to their individual strengths. Manning supported the new direction the team was headed in. His humble nature and unselfish character is just as historic as his perfect passes and touchdown drives. Three years later, the Carolina Panthers stormed into Super Bowl 50 as a six point favorite. Cam Newton, the new reigning MVP fresh off a 15-1 regular season, fell victim to Manning’s willingness to change his style of play. The Panthers looked more like kittens. Denver’s defense dominated as a super natural, devastating force. Thank you Peyton Manning, for being the ultimate leader and the most unselfish champion of our era.

Manning’s career stats

» Super Bowl wins - 2 » League MVP - 5x » Touchdown passes - 539 ( NFL record) » Passing yards - 71,940 (NFL record) » Career wins - 200 wins (NFL record) » Playoff appearences - 14 » Pro Bowl - 14x » Single season TD - 55 (NFL record)

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Senior gaurd Tony Dobbinson splits two defenders avoiding a douple team in the 89-78 loss to Fort Lewis in the RMAC semifinals March 5 in Durango, Colorado.

MSU Denver fans show support after the loss to Fort Lewis.

Fort Lewis tops MSU Denver in semifinals By Mike Tolbert mtolber3@msudenver.edu MSU Denver’s shot at the RMAC Championship was short-lived after the 89-78 loss to the No. 8 Fort Lewis Skyhawks March 4 in Durango. MSU Denver had four seniors play in their final game as a Roadrunner, putting an end to their college career and the season. One of the seniors who made an instant impact is guard Eric Rayer. He scored a career-high 22 points including 8-of-10 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from behind the arc. Trailing 33-30 with under five minutes to go in the first half, Rayer hit three consecutive three-point shots taking a 41-40 lead. After a pair of free throws and a dunk by junior forward Andre Harris, the Skyhawks responded with a last-second layup to end the half. MSU Denver trailed 44-43 heading into the second. “For me, I was just trying to do my role on the team and try to bring energy,” Rayer said. “I knew if we lost, it would be our last game so I wanted to give everything I had on

the court.” Even with the effort by Rayer, Fort Lewis had momentum at the start of the second half. The Skyhawks would go on an 11-0 run while MSU Denver remained scoreless during a four minute stretch. “Big congratulations to Fort Lewis. We had a big time worthy opponent tonight,” head coach Derrick Clark said. “They were very prepared and they executed their stuff. It was a really good team we played tonight. There’s no coincidence they’re a top 10 team. They’ve played like it all year long.” But every time it looked as if the Skyhawks were pulling away, the Roadrunners answered with a bucket of their own. Down 70-59 with 8:20 remaining, Rayer hit his sixth three-pointer cutting the lead to eight. He stole the ball on the ensuing possession, making a layup off the fastbreak to pull within five. Later in the half, the Roadrunners went without a field goal for over three minutes allowing the Skyhawks to make a 9-0 run.

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Senior gaurd Eric Rayer yells at his teammates to set up a play. He finished with a career-high 22 points.

From left seniors Eric Rayer, DeShawn Phenix, head coach Derrick Clark, Tony Dobbinson and Jordan Hunter discuss the game and their final season as a Roadrunner in the post-game press conference.

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Job Search Meet Up Location: Tivoli 215 Time: 9:30 a.m.

Rapids vs LA Galaxy 5 p.m. Nuggets vs Wizards 7 p.m.

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MSU Denver Jazz Orchestra Location: Mercury Cafe Time: 7 p.m. Sunny

Avalanche vs Ducks 8 p.m.

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National Blueberry Popover Day 20th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference Location: Tivoli Student Union. Time: 9 a.m.

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National Everything You Think is Wrong Day

Denver Music: Maluma Location: Stampede Price: $50 Time: 8 p.m.

Healthcare Career Expo Location: Tivoli 640 Time: 9 a.m.