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Rally against Kavanaugh descends on Civic Center Park

Photo by Isaac Banks | cbanks17@msudenver.edu

Kristen Hirsch, Stephanie Chavez and Christine, declined to give last name, at the Unite for Justice Rally at Civic Center Park on Aug. 26. The protest brought attention to the controversial nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

The national Unite for Justice protests

By Hilal Bahcetepe hbahcete@msudenver.edu

regarding the nomination.

think we need to help build our country.”

attracted progressive and democratic

“I think having Kavanaugh in the

opposition toward President Trump’s

Supreme Court would be a disaster

about reproductive and LGBTQ

Several women spoke specifically rights being of grave concern.

Denver Protestors gathered at Civic

nominated Supreme Court pick, Kavanaugh,

for the country,” Armstrong said.

Center Park on Sunday afternoon to urge

whose political record and previous remarks

“In addition, I do not think Trump

state and local representatives to stop the

on policies regading women’s rights, the

should have the authority to appoint a

coalition, and we’re here today because

nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S.

LGBTQ community and immigration have

Supreme Court Justice at this time.”

we are worried about his record and what

Supreme Court. Denver’s Unite for Justice

raised controversy and concern among

march was joined by several nonprofit

left-wing voters. Kavanaugh was chosen

crowded amphitheater of people with

Wade,” said Molly Swank, a representative

organizations that raise awareness and

to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy,

her friend Nancy Ciancio, who added to

of Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado.

speak with enthusiasm around issues

who stepped down earlier this year.

Armstrong’s comment, “Women’s equality

that would be challenged if Kavanaugh were to be appointed in October.

Judy Armstrong, a Denver local, expresses her concern

Armstrong was standing in a

“We are a part of the #StopKavanaugh

he would have the power to do to Roe v.

in the workplace would be challenged, immigration laws will hurt the people I

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INSIDE NEWS

| pg. 3

Faculty senate addresses future budget.

OPINION

| pg. 4

China is winning the influence war.

FEATURES | pg. 7

SPORTS

MSU Denver faculty recital opens

Former tennis star leads team as

musical year. Photo story inside

new coach.

| pg. 8

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Protesters assemble to say #StopKavanaugh Continued from cover

were to go to Kavanaugh.

“As a queer woman, I am

Planned Parenthood

McCain’s seat was vacated.

The rally paused briefly to

definitely concerned about LGBTQ

provide a moment of silence

Votes Colorado represents

plus rights. Any appointments

for the victims of the shooting

the broader advocacy group

that Trump is making have

at an esports tournament in

Planned Parenthood of

obviously been an attack on

Jacksonville, Florida. Ozols made

the Rocky Mountains.

LGBTQ rights and women’s

a comment on the irony of the

rights,” Fewsmith said.

then unfolding situation in regard

“We know that Brett Kavanaugh presents a direct threat to abortion

The rally was introduced by

to gun rights and the movement

access. The likelihood that he

Rep. Joe Salazar and political

that was taking place that same

will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade

director of NARAL Pro-Choice

afternoon across the nation.

is very real, and it’s a very real

Colorado, Gena Ozols. Both

threat. We’re here to make sure

stood in front of a large crowd

He’s against a lot of the issues

that that doesn’t happen and

in the amphitheater of Civic

I fight for — I believe in gun

that we can protect and expand

Center Park and fired them up.

regulation, and I’m also a part of

abortion access to people

Salazar criticized other elected

the LGBTQ community and he is

everywhere,” Said Jaki Lawrence,

officials, specifically Sen.

against the rights for them,” said

the public relations representative

Michael Bennet for not stating

protest participant Krista Choate.

for the National Association

direct opposition to, and having

In addition to gun regulation she

for the Repeal of Abortion

a passive tone in regard to,

adds “He would vote against

Laws Pro-Choice Colorado.

Kavanaugh. Ozols urged citizens

any high capacity magazine

to contact their representatives

laws that we would try to put

Nadine spoke about her family’s

works for NARAL Pro-Choice

and take action against the move

through, or any red flag laws.”

experiences of political and

the stage, including Matene

Virginia stated her concerns

by President Trump in order to

social tensions as first generation

Strikes First, who spoke about

over the nomination.

protect women, the environment

with the introduction of attorney

Palestinian immigrants.

environmental and water rights.

and immigration rights.

Peg Pearl, who also served as

Stephanie Fewsmith, who

“I’m extremely concerned that Brett Kavanaugh is going

After the duo finished their

“I’m here to protest Kavanaugh.

Unite for Justice continued

Photo by Isaac Banks | cbanks17@msudenver.edu

Gena Ozols and state Rep. Salazar speak to the crowd at the Unite for Justce Rally at Civic Center Park on Aug. 26.

“My mother did not

Other speakers joined

Jeri Shepherd, who is a part of the

the former director of Colorado

sacrifice everything so I could

Democratic National Committee,

to be part of taking away our

fiery introduction, a short video

Ethics Watch, she discussed

bite my tongue and hold my

expressed concerns around issues

reproductive freedom by taking

was projected to give the audience

her background with campaign

breath,” Sharah said.

concerning civil liberties and

the first opportunity to vote

an overview of Kavanaugh’s

finance management and citizen

against Roe v. Wade.” She

political stances and how to stop

engagement and expressed

handicapped rights, spoke about

emphasized immigrant rights,

said. “I’m hoping that we can

the appointment from taking

her concerns regarding the

issues regarding equal housing

and Tay Anderson wrapped it up

create a safe haven for Colorado

place. According to the video,

future of the United States.

and transportation rights. The

with the message of how much

and the majority of the United

every Democrat in the Senate and

Perhaps one of the more

Chris Hinds Act was named

youth can influence change, and

States for people who still

at least two Republicans must vote

emotional parts of the speech

after him in recognition of his

how he has seen this happen as

need access to abortion.”

“no” in order to stop Kavanaugh

was when sisters Nadine and

work and influence in the lives

an educator and leader in Denver.

from occupying a lifetime seat

Sharah Ibrahim spoke about the

of Coloradans, which exempts

she fears LGBTQ rights would

on the Supreme Court. The video

nomination and what it would

disabled drivers from having

be in jeopardy if the nomination

was made before Sen. John

mean for Muslim communities.

to pay for metered parking.

Fewsmith also stated that

Chris Hinds, an advocate for

human rights, Jeanette Vizguerra

SGA discusses Diana DeGette and volleyball

By Forest Wilson fwilso10@msudenver.edu

of how AHEC spends money,” Awosanya said.

Awosanya is also the elected student representative on the AHEC board of

Student Government Assembly hammered out a joint event featuring Rep. Diana DeGette and discussed a possible volleyball tournament for student organization funding at their meeting on Aug. 24.

The assembly unanimously passed a

directors for the 2018-2019 academic year.

SACAB meetings, held weekly at 9 a.m. on Fridays, are open to all students.

Sens. Joe Brant and Braedan Weart discussed organizing a volleyball tournament with student organizations. Brandt proposed

proposal from Student Advisory Committee

that the first 64 organizations to sign up

to the Auraria Board chair Courtney

would be placed into brackets broken down

Jones, allocating $2,035 for an event co-

into conferences that will match up groups

sponsored by SGA and the political science

with similar areas of interest. The dates

honors society Upsilon Rho. The event

are not set and the proposal will need to

featured DeGette of Colorado’s 1st District,

be further fleshed-out before it is passed

who will be speaking to students in the

and allocated funds, which may include a

Tivoli Turnhalle Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m.

$500 funding prize for the winning team.

“This event, even though hosted by an

“My thought was that if we have enough

honors society, is going to be open to all

student orgs. that were interested, we

students,” said Justin Darnall, SGA president.

could start with that,” Sen. Brant said.

Adetilewa Awosanya, SGA representative to SACAB, informed the other members that a representative from the Auraria Higher

“But then we could also open it up to certain faculty and departments.”

SGA is holding a 50/50 raffle at Coors

Education Center will be visiting the SACAB

Field on Sept. 3 to raise money for their

meeting on Aug. 31 to outline their budget.

general fund, as the money SGA garners from

“It’ll give you guys a better understanding

student fees doesn’t cover all expenses.

Photo by Isaac Banks | cbanks17@msudenver.edu

SGA members Erika Wyckoff, associate vice president, and Sen. Joe Brant listen to a pitch about sponsoring an event for Upsilon Rho.

NEWS

AUGUST 29, 2018

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Faculty covers CARE reports, budget concerns

By Megan Webber

have is in the CARE report,” Ragland

professors and faculty when these

mwebber6@msudenver.edu

said. “We want to make sure

issues arise so the question of

that we’re connecting and doing

confidentiality can be answered.

MSU Denver Faculty Senate discussed a confidentiality

what we can to make sure you’re

Dr. Matthew Makley, president

updated as much as you can be.”

of the Faculty Senate, spoke after

issue, the possibility of building

He also said that there are

Pantel and Ragland’s presentation.

student housing on campus and

situations that would prevent the

He advised the senate that Auraria’s

an overview of this year’s budget

CARE Team from being able to

next door neighbor Elitch Gardens

at their meeting Aug. 22.

relay information about a student to

may be vacating their property

faculty. The administration requires

in the next couple of years, and a

committees and boards spoke,

professors to put information on

task force was organized over the

as did Dean of Students Braelin

their confidentiality agreements

summer by MSU Denver President

Pantel and Associate Director for

in their syllabi. This raises the

Janine Davidson to discuss the

Student Conduct Thomas Ragland.

question for faculty members

matter of possible faculty and

Members from several

Ragland addressed the issue of confidentiality when it comes to filing a Consultation Assessment

about what they are allowed to

Photo by Isaac Banks | cbanks17@msudenver.edu

Barbara Beatty, university ombuds officer, explains her role at MSU Denver to the faculty senate Aug. 22 in the Tivoli Student Union building.

student housing on campus.

know or say about a student.

With the departure of Elitch’s,

“I would encourage, anytime

much of the downtown South Platte

Referral Education report on

you are filing a CARE report, if it’s

River area would be redeveloped.

the institution’s lack of affordable

behalf of a student. A CARE report

something that you’re comfortable

Denver developers have expressed

student lodging. The question

is a document submitted by a

with talking with a student about,

interest in building housing for

for MSU Denver is what housing

little lesson in budget,” Murphy

professor or faculty member to

please do,” Pantel said. “And the

MSU Denver students and faculty.

would mean for the school, faculty

said. “The budget is like a pie.”

the MSU Denver CARE Team when

other piece is that filing a CARE

there is concern about a student’s

report doesn’t necessarily mean

had, because what’s happening

force has been asked to come up

enrollment and state funding

behavior. The CARE Team exists

anything. There may not particularly

is we’re getting lots of inquiries

with a solution by spring 2019,

down, the pie is only so big. After

to help students with any sort

be any apparent course of action.”

from parents from out-of-

and Makley said that while he is

double, triple and quadruple-

The CARE reports, according

state and internationally.”

excited about the discussion, he is

checking, the Budget Task Force

actively looking for a volunteer to

concluded that there was no

take his place on the task force.

money left for faculty raises.

of issue, whether it be physical, mental, financial or academic.

“When you file a CARE report

“The conversation needs to be

to Pantel, are merely meant to give

“I’m gonna start off with a

and students. The budget task

Makley said that families outside

for all MSU Denver faculty.

He explained that with tuition,

information to the CARE Team

of Colorado often express interest

really the first thing we want to do

so they can understand whether

in MSU Denver for reasons such

is talk with you, get some more

or not there is a true concern.

as location and cost. But when

presented on the Budget

information, even if it’s just, you

Pantel and Ragland both said they

they ask about housing options,

Committee’s conclusion that across

know, that all the information you

hope to work more closely with

many families are turned off by

the board raises were not an option

Finally, Sen. Jim Murphy

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AUGUST 29, 2018

The cost of an education

By Megan Webber

but when you pay nothing, you get

mwebber6@msudenver.edu

little in return. Since Aug. 20, 57

support for public education.

Each post started with their

downward spiral. The issue has also not been heavily reported

Managing Editor

Argentine universities, plus some

name and the name of the university

by the media, due to restrictions

Isaac Banks cbanks@msudenver.edu

secondary and primary schools,

they attend, followed by, “I am

made by the government.

have been boycotted by teachers

able to be a student because

and students. Marches have taken

education is free and public. I am

sense to me in English, much less

place in cities like Buenos Aires and

joining in the teachers’ fight so that

in Spanish, but higher education is

La Plata to demand a 30 percent

everyone may hear their voices.

bigger than one language or one

raise, and the government is only

End the budget cuts. Recently, 57

nation. As humans, we should all

offering 15 percent. Teachers

national universities have not been

be striving for better education.

News Editor

in Argentina have been grossly

able to start classes and there are

Governments must realize that

Forest Wilson fwilso10@msudenver.edu

underpaid under Presidents Cristina

thousands of schools without basic

schools are not all about money.

Fernandez de Kirchner and Mauricio

supplies, due to the defunding

When all the money is sucked

Macri, and the country has also

brought on by the government.

from the students, teachers and

seen a great loss in school funding.

We are breaking the barrier of

institutions themselves, there will

miscommunication. Education is

be no one left to teach or to learn, and then there will be nothing left.

Photo Editor Kaileigh Lyons klyons9@msudenver.edu Assistant Photo Editor Joel Mathew jmathe19@msudenver.edu

Assitant News Editors James Bofenkamp jbofenk1@msudenver.ed

While the U.S. stumbles into a

Features Editor

new school year, students grumble

Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu

over the cost of textbooks, school

the entire week, and universities

not a business. Education is not a

supplies and tuition. It’s no secret

that normally close out classes

privilege. Education is a right.”

Assistant Features Editor

that our education system is a

in early November were pushing

mess, but quality education is

their schedules into December.

Hilal Bahcetepe hbahcete@msudenver.edu Sports Editor

worth the price. And here we are

Schools were shuttered for

Many Argentine university

Macri received heat from his

Budgets and politics barely make

The situation in Argentina reminds me that yes, I have to pay

constituents over the issue, and

a ridiculous amount of money for

has become increasingly unpopular

my college education, but at least

lucky enough to have access to

students have joined their teachers

since his election in 2015. He began

I know that I am getting a quality

an in-depth, hands-on education

in the fight for free education, both

his presidential term as a man of the

one that can never be taken away.

Copy Editor

with the right kind of equipment,

in the streets and on social media.

people, having served as mayor of

The government can keep cutting

Daniel Sutton dsutton3@msudenver.edu

well-established professors and

With their teachers marching,

Buenos Aires since 2011, and has

MSU Denver’s budget, but as long

connections that should hopefully

there was no one to teach classes,

slowly become more authoritarian.

as students and teachers can come

lead to a successful career.

students began to worry for their

He has not responded to the

James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu

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

In many countries, such as Argentina, higher education is free.

to school, I will have classes. And

futures. They began a chain of

marches or protests, leaving the

that is something that not every

Facebook posts to express their

state of public education in a

student around the world can say.

Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu Production Manager of Met Media Kathleen Jewby kjewby@msudenver.edu Office Manager

China pushes global ambitions

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aims to create a modern day “Silk

actually using the funds to pay

Road” that geographically extends

off its owed debts. Other ASEAN

expansion of Chinese influence

throughout Central Asia, through

states have cooperated with China

on economic, social and political

the Middle East, around major

in trade and diplomatic relations.

backtracking on its imperial mission.

affairs, it’s important to analyze

European cities and returns to

Decades of military occupation,

parts of Chinese society that

Southeast Asia back to Beijing.

shady surveillance on moderately

are making risky moves in

The program, if completed and

peaceful foreign countries and

internal and external affairs.

successful, would unquestionably

regimes and enforced Judaea-

The U.S. seems to be

In order to understand the

A new, arguably more equal, imperial tactic Once colonized by suppressive

hegemony of Western values have

Technology

be the largest economic and

Christian values, Africa is opening

resulted in some serious blowback.

Backtracking to the dystopian

trade move of the 21st century.

its doors to Chinese influence and

With the way the U.S. has been

theme, China has been using

handling foreign affairs, along with

drones, which are absurdly

Asian Nations is collectively the

claims that the One Belt, One Road

strained relations with powerful

accurate disguised birds, to spy

sixth largest economy in the world,

initiative is a “colonial effort in

countries, it seems the biggest

on citizens. Perhaps the most

with a speedy gross domestic

disguise,” instead calling it a step

blowback is yet to come — and this

shocking and terrifying part of

product growth and bright economic

forward to encourage political

time it might be unprecedented for

this move is that the state has

prospects. It has been close trading

cooperation, strengthen diplomatic

some people who can’t seem to

allegedly been using these robots

partners with China and continues

ties and bring economic prosperity

swim out of the American wave.

for some time now, but it is news

to allow China to have a strong

to all. President Xi Jinping has also

to the majority of the world. If you

political and economic influence in

been fair and cooperative with the

seems the world is slowly turning

thought it couldn’t get any more

the region and organization, and

individual requests of participating

their back on the United States and

dystopian, Chinese police forces

even though China is not a member

states. These allegations against

their harsh economic sanctions, as

use surveillance glasses to scan

state, it is a part of the ASEAN+3

China’s multibillion-dollar plan

well as President Trump’s numerous

citizens, enabling them to instantly

cooperation alongside South Korea

stems from the fear toward what

offensive remarks to several

obtain personal information from

and Japan. Perhaps the most

could happen in the future if China

states — the world is looking at

criminal records to medical history.

prevalent example of China’s direct

replaces the U.S. as the global

influence on the region is its free

leader of economic power, political influence and diplomatic relations.

With the trade war escalating, it

China as a more technologically

Although this is debatably

The Association of Southeast

investment. China dismisses the

advanced, diplomatic, and

influential, it’s clear that China

trade policy with ASEAN member

cooperative nation to work with.

is moving forward much quicker

states, abbreviated as ACFTA—a

and much differently than most

policy that has been consistent

is not expected to be completed

fastest growing economy, just

countries in regard to their internal

for almost two decades now.

until 2049. Along with the world

behind India. It exports some of

affairs. One could argue that

the most significant materials

although the U.S. surveils their

Belt, One Road initiative has been

high-tech surveillance tactics,

and technological assets for

citizens in much more secretive

met with open arms and serious

Akira may no longer classify

its allies. In addition, China’s

and indirect manners, it would

backlash. Malaysia is the most

under the science fiction category

relationship with its own society

be a completely radical idea

recent state to back out of the

in 30 years, and “Blade Runner

has resulted in controversy with

for Chinese surveillance tools

multibillion-dollar deal, claiming it

2049” might be considered a

foreign allies, which touches on a

to be used on Americans.

will not give in to China’s “imperial

cheesy coming-of-age classic.

China is the world’s second

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Send your work to the managing editor, Isaac Banks at cbanks17@msudenver.edu

books and 1980s sci-fi novels.

China’s controversial One

dystopian theme that most only

Economy and trade

and colonial mission,” whereas

believe to be relevant in manga

China’s Belt and Road Initiative

some critics accuse Malaysia of

The Belt and Road Initiative

potentially adopting China’s

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AUGUST 29, 2018

Interpol evolves into sixth album “Marauder”

By James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu

Flaming Lips and MGMT.

Like its predecessor, the tracks

Where the sound on “Interpol”

can blend together, though

and “El Pintor” were polished

not nearly as often. While it’s

extensions of “Bright Lights,”

honorable that “Marauder”

sixth studio album “Marauder,”

Fridmann brings a raw and

so fervently establishes an

the gothic melodies and

intimate approach to “Marauder,”

atmospheric, almost psychedelic

psychedelic vocals create a wholly

making the record the band’s most

take on the post-punk formula,

original sound, one which, while

original and intriguing in a decade.

memorable hooks are occasionally

When you put on Interpol’s

reminiscent of the their earlier

The slow tempo of promotional

sacrificed for it, such is the case

work, is unventured territory for

single and album opener, “If You

on the solid-but-forgettable

the New York-based post-punk trio.

Really Love Nothing,” pushes

ninth track, “Surveillance.”

Interpol was a part of an

this aesthetic. Building and

The lack of strong criticisms on

onslaught of post-punk and

innovating upon it is the dance-

the album is refreshing though.

garage rock revival bands in the

punk banger and lead single

While their contemporaries have

early 2000s. Their 2002 album,

“The Rover,” with its brooding

either ventured from the confines

“Turn on the Bright Lights,”

arpeggio contrasted by the up-

of the garage/punk sound —

is often considered one of the

tempo rhythm, calling upon their

greatest debuts of all time. The

early-2000s contemporaries The

wheels fell off with their 2010

Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

self-titled release, considered

“I wanted to keep the bass

Arctic Monkeys — haven’t made Photo obtained from Wikipedia

“Marauder” is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band Interpol. It was released on Aug. 24 by Matador Records.

a decent album in almost a decade — Yeah Yeah Yeahs — or are essentially disbanded — The

to be less experimental or bold

and guitar simple in the verses,”

than its predecessor, “Our Love

Banks said of “The Rover” in a

those on “El Pintor,” the result

the seventh track, “Mountain

standing as the most prominent

to Admire.” In 2011, fan-favorite

track-by-track commentary with

is reassuringly confident.

Child.” The song tells story of a

purveyor of post-punk.

bassist Carlos D left, and the band

NPR. “I felt that the counterpoint

began their comeback with 2014’s

of a drone against Daniel’s poppy,

a dance-punk, gothic aesthetic.

man who proclaims his feelings

“Marauder” strips the genre down

“El Pintor,” which was met with

sharp progression would provide a

“Stay in Touch” features a

to a sweet, younger girl, behind

to its roots and what the garage

a positive, but tepid, response.

bottled-up energy that we release

subtly hooky chord progression

a rhythmic bassline and anxious

rock and post-punk revivals were

when the chorus arrives and

contrasted by a descending

chord progressions, creating a

at their core — friends playing

— consisting of vocalist/bassist

the bass and guitars diverge.”

bassline and airtight drumming,

soothing and melancholic melody.

music at their houses with no

Paul Banks, lead guitarist Daniel

Where “El Pintor” left a lot

and the second single, “Number

The song ends with him being

promise of fame or fortune, just

In their latest outing, Interpol

Strokes — Interpol remains

Each track further establishes

mountain-dwelling, love-struck

Rather than reinvention,

Kessling and drummer Sam

of ideas unfinished, “Marauder”

10,” calls upon the surf-punk

bit by a venomous snake, and

the sheer bliss of the music. This

Fogarino — employ the help

fully fleshes out nearly every

atmosphere from El Pintor’s

as the toxins slowly kill him, he

is Interpol at their most believable

of producer Dave Fridmann,

concept present in the songs.

“All the Rage Back Home” with

becomes delusional, reminiscing

and intimate in 16 years.

who’s known for his work with

Even if every idea doesn’t

just as infectious a hook.

about their relationship.

the bands Mercury Rev, The

have the same potential as

Perhaps the strongest cut is

It’s not a flawless record.

“Happytime Murders” is a great time-waster

By Tyler Miller

explicit sight gags found in Peter

tmille94@msudenver.edu

Jackson’s “Meet The Feebles.”

Brian Henson, who directed

Sometimes a gross-out and

“Muppet Treasure Island,” is a

subversive comedy is just what

great director and knows where

the doctor ordered. But few of

to work in some laughs, while

these films reach the level of wit

the Henson Company brings the

or craftsmanship of a Jim Henson

puppets and their world to life.

Company production. “The

Barretta makes a great parody

Happytime Murders” is what you

of some of Hollywood’s classic

get when you mix the humorous

PIs, and I fell in love with both

style of the Muppets with a classic

his wisecracks and his moments

hard-boiled detective story.

of rage. Leaving the theater, I

Phil Philips, played by Bill

found myself loving every scene

Barretta, is a down-on-his-luck

of the movie. It’s short, sweet

puppet Private Investigator. The

and filled with funny moments.

cases are not coming in and with

The rest of the cast features

each passing day he is reminded

some true comedic talent. Maya

of why he was kicked out of the

Rudolph steals every scene she is in

Los Angeles Police Department.

as Bubbles, Phil’s loyal lock-picking

Phil’s newest case seems pretty

secretary, while Joel McHale and

clean, until a former member of

Leslie David Baker also get to fill

“The Happytime Gang,” a popular

out some juicy parts in their brief

‘80s sitcom, is found murdered.

performances. The movie has its

Phil is later dragged into the case

sights set high on more extreme

when his own brother is killed.

humor. My favorite scene involves

Now he must find the killer, while

Edwards becoming intoxicated

the Henson Company. Divorced

minor hints at race relations and

coming to terms with his former

on a drug-laced syrup, segueing

from that, most of the humor and

equality legislation. Sadly the film

“Happytime Murders” is a perfectly

partner detective Connie Edwards,

into a vividly violent bar fight.

satire don’t work. McCarthy is

doesn’t commit to making a point.

fine time-waster. It makes up for its

phoning it in with her stock role,

Despite its positives, “Happytime

shortcomings with a competent, if

of a mess. The problem with

despite some great moments

Murders” can’t compare to the

uninspired, cast and an enjoyable,

elements of “Who Framed Roger

“Happytime” is the premise only

of physical humor. The world is

heart of even some of the lesser

if not exceptional, experience.

Rabbit” with some of the more

works if you’re already a fan of

poorly fleshed-out, with some

Muppet movies and lacks focus.

played by Melissa McCarthy.

“Happytime Murders” mixes

But the final results are a bit

Photo obtained from Destructoid

A puppet voiced by Bill Barretta and Melissa McCarthy star as detectives in the comedy crime movie, “The Happytime Murders.” The film was released on Aug. 24.

But at the end of the day,

AUGUST 29, 2018

FEATURES

Faculty and students perform at recital

By Joel Matthew jmathe19@msudenver.edu Top left: Assistant Professor Michael Hengst, applauds with the audience after performing The Quadrilateral with the trumpet. Hengst, along with the other faculty members, presented their pieces in the Concert Hall at the King Center on Aug. 27.

Photos by Joel Mathew | jmathe19@msudenver.edu Top right: Linda Mack and Professor MB Krueger, present their renditions of Blythe Owen’s pieces.

Songs included the Fountain, Winter Dusk and Pierrot.

Bottom: Professor Alex Komodore and Ph.D Emily Ondracek-Peterson bow infront of the audience after presenting their rendition of Centone di Sonata. Students had the opportunity to listen to the beautifully performed musical pieces presented at the Recital. Komodore and Peterson concluded the recital.

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SPORTS

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AUGUST 29, 2018

MSU Denver tennis Graet returns to team as head coach

BRIEFS

By James Burky

Volleyball splits season opener

jburky@msudenver.edu

The MSU Denver volleyball team went 2-2 in the Falcon-Wildcat Invitational in Washington to start their 2018 season. The tournament began Aug. 23 in Seattle against the University of California San Bernardino, whom the Roadrunners lost three straight sets to. MSU Denver then moved roughly 100 miles southeast to Ellensburg for the final three games. Central Washington University defeated them, with the Roadrunners grabbing just one set.

They were able to bounce back in their two-game slate on Saturday, topping Fresno Pacific University and Seattle Pacific University 3-0 and 3-2, respectively.

The Roadrunners’ first home matches will be Aug. 31 against Texas A&M University - Commerce at 2:30 p.m. and Concordia University, St. Paul later that night at the Auraria Events Center as part of the Colorado Premier Challenge. Admission is free to all university students and staff.

A year ago, Josh Graetz was gathering the men’s and women’s tennis teams together for consistent practices, making sure their form was tight and their focus was on point. He was doing everything a head coach should do. Only, he wasn’t listed as a coach. He was beginning his final season as a Roadrunner. Now, at 24 years old, he’s doing everything he was a year ago, but getting paid for it.

During his five-year career with the Roadrunners, Graetz earned eight All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference selections, two Player of the Year awards and was a 2018 AllAmerican. As one of the youngest head coaches in collegiate sports, he looks to give back to the school where he built a legacy for the ages.

Photo obtained from MSU Denver Athletics

“I love this university. I love this group of guys around me and group of girls around me,” Graetz

After returning the ball to the opposition, Josh Graetz falls to the court in a match against St. Mary’s on April 1, 2017.

Following a distinguished collegiate career, Graetz was hired as the head coach for both tennis teams at 24 years old.

said. “I couldn’t think of anything “Someone had to step up in that

more I’d want to do than help this

to be closer to family. Elkins’ final

program continue to succeed.”

days came in the middle of July,

moment. Otherwise, it would have

not even a year after he was hired.

just been chaos,” Graetz said.

Graetz led the construction of a

fellow senior Calum Hayes was also named All-American.

For the men and women — who

Elkins’ resignation was

Graetz and the other captains

were on the cusp of the big dance

conference in Division II tennis.

unexpected, and the athletics

could have pushed the team all they

a year ago — their expectations in

In his first three seasons, the

department had to act fast in

wanted, but it wouldn’t have made

2018 are achievable but challenging:

Roadrunners compiled a record

finding a new coach to avoid the

a difference if the players hadn’t

make the NCAA tournament. In

of 35-37. When he closed out his

team not having one days before

held that desire to be great. But they

order to do so, the Roadrunners

career, the team stood strong

the season began — again.

did, and that fire has been instilled

must finish in the top four in

in to the new class of Roadrunners.

their region to earn an invite.

tennis giant in the least competitive

with a 27-17 mark, two RMAC

For Anthony Grant, director

titles and an appearance in the

of athletics, the choice of

2018 Division II NCAA tournament

Graetz was simple.

qualifier, where they lost to

“What Josh lacks in terms of

Midwestern State, an eventual

official coaching experience, he

participant in the Elite Eight.

makes up for in leadership qualities.

He’s been here through the ebbs

“He is obviously a significant component of the evolution and success of the tennis program.”

– Anthony Grant

Graetz has seen the team rise

“He’s seen this team grow and he knows how this team operates. It’s perfect.”

– Joey Tscherne

a player in 2013, the Roadrunners were consistently finishing below .500. And though his playing career is over, his coaching career has just begun, and he

and flows of the program early on as it started to get momentum

from nothing. When he began as

Maybe the spark came from the

has unfinished work to do.

The players believe that if

from a success perspective,” Grant

hot streak of sweeping the entire

said. “He is obviously a significant

conference, or maybe the kindling

anyone can help bring the best

component of the evolution and

laid with their leader - a humble,

out of the team, it’s Graetz.

success of the tennis program.”

6-foot-1 man from Asbury, Australia.

Before Elkins was hired, the

Even though Elkins may have

“He’s been here for what, five years? He knows this program

Roadrunners were left without a

been listed as the head coach for

well,” said senior Joey Tscherne,

Roadrunners men’s team was the

coach just as practices began. His

2017-18, the team was Graetz’s.

Graetz’s doubles partner in the

juggernaut of the RMAC. But over

predecessor, Daniel Hangstefer,

And it was evident from day one

2017-18 season. “He’s seen this

the summer, MSU Denver opted

left the position to lead the tennis

of the short-lived Elkins era.

team grow and he knows how

to leave the conference following

squads at Ferris State University

Colorado Christian University’s

after the 2016-17 season.

Over the last two seasons, the

decision to do the same, dissolving

During the period between

“Josh was the clear leader on the team when I got here, and

this team operates. It’s perfect.”

On and off the court, the dynamic

really helped with my transition

is like kittens and the internet.

RMAC men’s tennis. No longer

Hangstefer and Elkins, Graetz,

here,” Elkins said in an interview

Graetz is carving character into the

restricted to playing weak in-

with the help of others, rallied

in June. “Without having a coach

Roadrunners, with a strict 3.0 GPA

conference opponents, the

the team together, organizing

for a while, he essentially took

minimum policy on his players,

Roadrunners have the opportunity

practices for both squads while

over that role and helped prepare

and consistent philanthropic

to strengthen the reputation of

ensuring the players remained

the team for the season.”

work. Starting in September, both

MSU Denver men’s tennis.

on top of academics.

Graetz takes over as the

After seeing the program grow

The Roadrunners are coming

men’s and women’s teams will

off their most dominant season

be doing monthly community service projects of their choice.

Roadrunners’ third head coach in as

into conference champions, Graetz

this decade, with both teams

many years, replacing 2017-18 RMAC

wasn’t about to let something

sweeping the RMAC tournament.

Coach of the Year Barrett Elkins,

like not having a head coach

In 2017, the men made their first

tennis will begin at the Air Force

who left for Mount Saint Mary’s

come in the way of getting the

NCAA Tournament appearance

Academy on Sept. 7 for a weekend

University in Emmitsburg, Maryland

team ready for a national run.

in five years, and Graetz’s

tournament in Colorado Springs.

The new chapter of Roadrunner

Cross-country welcomes recruiting class The MSU Denver men’s and women’s cross-country teams announced one of their largest recruiting classes to date, featuring 12 new runners for the men and seven for the women. New addition Austin Davis of Byers High School was state champion in 1A in the 110- meter hurdles, posting a mark of 14.90 seconds. The women added Nevada native Megan Renfroe, who finished third in the state’s track meets her senior season, posting times of 27.02 seconds in the 200-meter and just over a minute in the 400.

The men finished ranked 9th in the conference at the end of 2017, while the women were ranked 12th.

Both teams’ seasons begin at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Rust Buster, Sept. 1 in Colorado Springs.

Manu Ginobili retires from NBA San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, 41, announced his retirement Monday, following a distinguished 16-year NBA career.

With the announcement comes an official end to the legendary Spurs Big Three. The era started in 1997 when power forward Tim Duncan was selected first overall. The team then added guard Tony Parker in 2001 and Ginobili in 2002. When the three were together, they won the four titles and 50 or more games every year, an NBA record.

AUGUST 29 2018

SPORTS

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Women’s soccer hopes to return to winning ways

By Matthew Stefanski

our players and our closeness

Dallas Baptist University – who

matthewstefanski@icloud.com

in how we are from player one

the Roadrunners defeated last

to player 26,” Chao said.

season – and Western Washington

The MSU Denver women’s

But while depth is important,

University – who fell from the

soccer team aims to return to

it will be up to the leadership

No. 1 ranking early in 2017 to

their winning ways after a 2017

of top players to determine

outside of the top 25 to kick off

season that resulted in their first

the success of the team.

the 2018 season. The Roadrunners

losing campaign since 2001.

After struggling with an up-

Banks will once again be

will then enter RMAC play

featured as the tip of the spear

against New Mexico Highlands

and-down year that saw extended

for the attack after coming off of

University on Sept. 14. The big

winning and losing streaks, MSU

a 2017 season where she led the

test for MSU Denver comes

Denver finished 8-8 and snuck

team in almost every offensive

late in the season against No. 3

into the Rocky Mountain Athletic

category. The perennial all-

University of Colorado Colorado

Conference Tournament, where

conference player enters her

Springs. But, surprisingly, while

they were eliminated by Colorado

fourth and final season looking

UCCS is highlighted on most of

State University – Pueblo 1-0.

to put an exclamation point on

the players’ schedules, junior

a strong career, and at the same

defender Makenna Brassard

services of 2017 first team All-

time help build the roster for

looks forward to the opportunity

RMAC midfielder Elise Boisnard

success going forward. In order

to play against MSU Denver’s

and four other seniors. But, the

to do so, some important team

biggest rivals; Colorado School

team will bring a reloaded roster

building will need to take place as

of Mines and Regis University.

that is healthy and young, with 11

the Roadrunners enter the season.

“They’re both rivals, they’re

“We do have a lot of new girls,”

both really good teams, and we

The Roadrunners also lose the

freshman, three newcomers and 12 returning players, including

Banks said. “So, knowing each

have memories back here since

2017 first team All-RMAC forward

person’s strengths, weaknesses,

back in the days,” Brassard said.

Reigna Banks and second team

what they’re good at, what they

“Those are some of the funnest

goalkeeper Erica Torres. Both were

like, what kind of balls they like

games. We get a lot of fans that

also named preseason All-RMAC

to get and stuff. I think familiarity

come here and support.”

first team. Head coach Tracy Chao

is key in soccer because it’s such

enters her second year at the helm,

a creative game that nothing is

the season in against Texas

this time with a full offseason

the same so you need to have

A&M Commerce on Aug. 30 in

of preparation, recruiting and

an idea of who you’re playing

Commerce, Texas, with the first

Photo by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu

a level of depth that was not

with so you know what to do.”

home game on Sept. 1 against

MSU Denver senior Reigna Banks drives down the pitch at an exhibition match against Laramie Community College on Aug. 16. Banks was named first team All-RMAC in 2017.

available to her last season.

MSU Denver will ease

“Having good depth from

into the season against four

top to bottom, our closeness in

unranked schools, including

The Roadrunners kick off

Dallas Baptist University.

A Holliday reunion a decade in the making

By Rich Allen

last competitive season come

for an eight-run explosion the next

rallen57@msudenver.edu

home than Rockies fans.

inning after the team had struggled

But even in that game, Matt Holliday’s return to

to reach base the entire game.

Holliday’s new role was apparent.

That is what Holliday is going

the Colorado Rockies doesn’t

In a close contest late, the always-

to bring to the 2018 Rockies. He’ll

exactly fit a Hollywood script.

cumbersome outfielder whose legs

bring his occasional thunder, more

are even wearier after 15 years in

often than not only once a night. But

son comes home it’s to save the

the league was lifted for the sake

he also brings an aura of nostalgia,

business that’s on the brink of

of better defense in the seventh.

veteranship and pride. Arenado

bankruptcy, or rebuild the family

The Rockies were down a run, and

told the media before his new

that is in shambles. When Holliday

Holliday’s lineup spot was virtually

teammate’s debut that Holliday was

donned the purple pinstripes for

guaranteed another at-bat.

one of his favorite players growing

Typically, when the prodigal

the first time in nearly a decade

Instead of coming up as the

up, and it shows in the similarity

on Aug. 23, he didn’t join a group

winning run in the bottom of the

of their swings. Every Coloradan

that was riddled with dissent or

ninth, he watched Gerardo Parra

who grew up around the World

strike out in his place from the

Series appearance did the same

bench. When the next batter, Ian

in Little League, trying to emulate

Desmond, launched a walk-off

Holliday’s leg kick and powerful cut.

too incompetent to keep going

Photo obtained from Wikimedia Commons

on their own. His presence will

Matt Holliday prepares to hit against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Aug. 8, 2008. Holliday almost went a full decade between games played for the Rockies.

likely be needed, but rarely does the protagonist only get five minutes of screen time.

Holliday will assume a similar role to Jason Giambi’s: bench

and didn’t have to play defense.

There were some cinematic

home run, Holliday wasn’t in the

Holliday may have spent the

middle of the dogpile greeting him

majority of his career somewhere

2007. The opposing team in his

after rounding the bases. He was

else, but he is Colorado baseball.

first game back? The same San

conspicuously on the outskirts,

Even if he’ll look different over

slugger. While Holliday slotted

aspects to that first week,

Diego Padres team whose catcher

removed from the rest of the team.

the next month, plus whatever

into the starting lineup twice in his

including his first home run for

dropped the ball, allowing Holliday

Who was standing on top of

the playoffs bring, from jersey

first four games this season, that

the Rockies in more than 3,000

to score and send the Rockies on the

50-50 is probably going to be the

days: a towering, 448-foot bomb

deepest playoff run in their history.

most games he starts. That doesn’t

that broke a scoreless tie in the

mean he isn’t going to get reps. He

seventh inning against another

Rockies’ home broadcast network,

the focal point that he was for

played in all four games, thanks to

former team of his, the St. Louis

AT&T Sportsnet, elected not to

the magical 2007 team. But he

two pinch hit appearances, and in

Cardinals. But it was his debut that

televise the Thursday afternoon

is going to get involved.

one of the ensuing two interleague

was straight out of the script.

game. Because of this, there’s

games in Los Angeles, where he could slot in as designated hitter

The reason Holliday is a Rockies legend is the slide in game 163 in

In a cruel twist of fate, the

home plate? Nolan Arenado.

This isn’t Holliday’s team anymore. He’s not going to be

In both of his pinch hit

a chance that more Padres fans

appearances, he reached base. The

saw the man who ended their

second, his home run, set the table

number to role, his big bat and big character is going to be a factor down the stretch.

Welcome home, Matt.

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EVENTS

EVENTS AT AURARIA

CONCERTS

09.04

Open Mic Night

08.29

Trivecta

Location Red Rocks Location Tivoli Garage Lounge

AUGUST 29, 2018

MSU DENVER SPORTS 08.31

Lionel Richie

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Location Snowmass Town Park

Price Varies

Price varies

Time 7:00 p.m.

Time 7:00 p.m.

08.30 vs. A&M University Location Commerce, Texas

08.31 vs. St. Mary’s Location Denver

Price Free

Price Varies

Price Varies

Time 4:00 p.m.

Time 2:00 p.m.

Time 6:00 p.m.

08.29 09.05

Inauguration BBQ

El Cro

Location La Rumba

08.31

Test Kitchen

Location Gothic Theatre

Price $15/20

Price $15/20

Time 9:00 p.m.

Time 8:00 p.m.

08.31 vs. Concordia

Location Tivoli Quad

Location Denver

Price Free Time 11 a.m.

08.29

Blues Night

Location The Pioneer Inn 09.03

Labor Day: No School

Women’s Volleyball

08.31

No Vacation

Men’s Cross-Country 08.01 at UCCS Rust Buster Location Colorado Springs

Price Varies

Price Varies

Time 6:00 p.m.

Time TBA

Location Bluebird Theater

Price Free

Price $17.50

Time 10:00 p.m.

Time 9:00 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Location n/a Price n/a Time n/a

08.30

Jose Gonzales

Location Red Rocks 09.05

Last day to drop classes with 50% refund

Location n/a Price n/a Time n/a

09.01

Gramatik

Price Varies

Price Varies

Time 7:00 p.m.

Time 6:00 p.m.

08.30

Benzi

Location Beta

Rockies

Broncos NFL Preseason

Location Red Rocks 08.30 vs. Padres Location San Diego

08.30 vs. Cardinals Location Arizona

Price Varies

Price Varies

Time 8:10 p.m.

Time 8:00 p.m.

09.01 Smash Mouth Location Civic Center Park

Price TBA

Price Varies

Time 9:00 p.m.

Time 11:00 p.m.

Rockies 09.01 vs. Padres Location San Diego Price Varies

08.30

Ley Line

Location The Walnut Room

09.01

Hot Spell

Location Tokoda Tavern

Price $10/15

Price Free

Time 8:00 p.m.

Time 8:00 p.m.

Rockies

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Time 6:40 p.m.

09.03 Giants 08.30 Shakey Graves Location Red Rocks

09.02

Polaris

Location Ogden Theatre

Price Varies

Price $33.50

Time 7:00 p.m.

Time 7:00 p.m.

Location Coors Field Price Varies Time 1:10 p.m.

TRENDING NEWS Trump returns flag to half-staff in honor of John McCain

After receiving criticism for flying the White House flags at full staff less than two days after Sen. McCain’s death, President Trump returned the flags back to half-staff on Aug.27. “Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment,” Trump said in a statement released at 4 p.m.

Monday. McCain died on Aug. 25 at the age of 81 after battling with glioblastoma. He is remembered for his service in Vietnam, as a two time contender for the presidency and Republican senator from Arizona.

Two killed in Jacksonville in shooting at esports tournament

Taylor Robertson, 28, and Elijah Clayton, 22, were killed on Aug. 26 after another gamer opened fire during a “Madden” esports tournament held in Jacksonville, Florida. Nine others suffered gunshot wounds and two injured fleeing the scene. This is the most recent shooting in Florida following Parkland earlier this year, Fort Lauderdale airport last year and Pulse nightclub in Orlando in 2016. “Why are young men willing to give up their life, or why don’t they value somebody else’s life?

We’ve got to figure this out,” said Gov. Rick Scott in response to Florida’s recent shootings.

“The Tinder Trap”

Hurricane Maria death toll grows

Pope Francis accused of

strikes controversy

to 46 times previous count

being complicit in sexual

The same producer behind the viral 2014 video “10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman” Rob Bliss stirred internet controversy after posting another social experiment video, “The Tinder Trap,” on YouTube on Aug. 23. He hired actress Natasha Aponte to trick around 1,000 men she matched with from Tinder into coming to New York City’s Union Square to take her on a date, according to Bliss. There, men were told by Aponte that they would have to compete for a date and were eliminated by physical appearance, athleticism and lifestyle choices.

The death toll from Hurricane Maria reached 2,975, according to Puerto Rico’s government on Aug. 28 after researchers concluded a new estimate. This is 46 times more than the previous count of 64 people made in December 2017. “This is unprecedented devastation,” said Gov. Ricardo Rossello. “This number can change. It could be less, it could be more, as time passes.” To finalize the death toll, research could take months or years, Rosello said.

assualt allegation

The Catholic Church is under fire following a letter released by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò claiming that Pope Francis and his predecessors knew of sexual misconduct by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the archbishop of Washington from 2001 to 2006. The Vatican announced on Aug. 26 that Francis accepted McCarrick’s resignation after allegations of sexually abusing minors and adult seminarians.

Viganò wrote that Francis allowed McCarrick to continue helping choose American bishops.

BREAK

AUGUST 29, 2018

Overheard

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Horoscopes

“You’re in front of me, that’s where my eyes are.”

“I strongly recommend against it and I want that on the record.”

“The queen is a taurus. Of course, that makes sense.”

“These have caused so much pain and suffering today.”

Capricorn

Cancer

As the summer wanes, remember that autumn brings with it the promise of markdowns on those shoes you wanted.

Trust the words of Mothersbaugh, and whip it real good.

Aquarius

Leo

You’ve been craving space lately. Consider the AAS program.

The stars are in alignment this week. You know what to do.

Pisces

Virgo

Signs of trouble will develop this week Those syllabi weren’t going to keep to schedule, after all.

You’ve been wracked by indecision. It looks better on the other wall.

Aries

Libra

Look to the skies this week, and tell me how four stars justifies its own sign.

Your life is full of ups and downs. That’s how elevators work.

Taurus

Scorpio

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This week, remember that dangers lurk around every corner. That sale is a viper-pit of poly-cotton blend.

You feel as though people are taking you lightly this week. That’s the trouble with being a ghost though, isn’t it?

Gemini

Sagittarius

This week, remember to keep yourself earth-bound by tying your shoes tightly.

As Pluto makes its way around the sun, be conscious of just how large moose really are.

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Medium

35. Coral reef

67. Serpentine letter

18. Tic-tac-toe win

1. Bachelor party

36. High-___ monitor

68. Aromas

19. Burton and Conway

5. Evasion

39. Paul McCartney and

69. Fourth rock from the sun

23. Parlor pieces

11. Chinese food additive,

Wings hit of 1978

for short

42. Foxy

Down

25. Shout

14. Singer Guthrie

43. Conical tent

1. Pre-college exams,

27. Chews the fat

15. Mysterious

44. Matching furniture set

familiarly

28. Jannings or Gilels

16. Big letters on the

45. Values highly

2. Long journey

29. Obligation

Internet

47. Comprehend

3. “It’s ___ ever wanted!”

31. Asian island capital

17. Use a crystal ball, e.g.

48. Attired

4. Aquarium acquisition

32. Bullring cheers

20. Snow vehicles

51. Bro’s sib

5. Tippy boats

34. Consumes

21. “Teenage Mutant ___

52. Shade

6. Galena and bauxite

36. Lay waste

Turtles”

54. Avis alternative

7. Alternatives to iMacs

37. Prefix with plasm

22. Enemy

56. Nonsense

8. Lout

38. Place at an angle

23. James Bond, for one

60. Let the chips fall where

9. Numero ___

40. “___ Make a Deal”

26. “Yes, ___!”

they may

10. Fork-tailed gull

41. Tepid

27. “Star Wars” returnees

64. Globe

11. ___ Loa, Hawaii

45. Ron Howard comedy

30. Sound investments?

65. Release, in a way

12. Skater Henie

of 1999

33. Divert

66. Actress Meg

13. Shine

46. Stuns

24. Committee ___

Hard

Answers

Easy

Across

Campus Recreation: Activities for everyone

Gym Memberships are included in your MSU Denver student fees package.

Intramural Sports PE 104W

Outdoor Pursuits PE 002

OP offers a variety of trips and instructional experiences.

5v5 Basketball 9/10–11/19 Mondays 6:30 p.m.

5v5 Indoor Soccer 9/11–11/13 Tuesdays 5 p.m.

4v4 Volleyball 9/13–11/15 Thursdays 5 p.m.

Adventures Build new skills in challenging outdoor settings, while learning rock climbing, ice climbing, trail running and more.

Adventure Leadership Programs (ALP) Student leadership development and team building for your club, class or office while participating in fun on-campus challenges.

Special Events

CityScape Explore the beauty and grit of Denver through art, archaeological and historical sites surrounding campus. Join students for mellow social walks in the city and on trails.

Event

When

Where

Dodgeball

9/5 3-5 p.m.

PE 104W

Spikeball

9/26 4-7 p.m.

Tivoli Quad

Settlers of Catan

10/3 3-6 p.m.

PE 001

Augmented Reality 10/17 2-4 p.m. PE 110 Climbing Basketball Golf

11/14 3-5 p.m.

PE 104W

eSports PE 001 Madden 19 9/12 3-6 p.m.

Tetris 9/19 3-6 p.m.

NBA 2K19 9/26 3-6 p.m.

FIFA 19 10/3 3-6 p.m.

NHL 2K19 10/10 3-6 p.m.

Rocket League 10/17 3-6 p.m.

Visit the Intramural Sports section of the MSU Denver Campus Recreation website for more details.

Registration for all sports and special events are currently open on www.imleagues.com/msudenver

Climbing Wall The climbing wall is available to students any time the fitness center is open and welcomes all levels of climbers.

Outdoor Pursuits Center (OPC) “The Shop” The OPC is staffed by students for students.

Located in PE 002, OPC provides a place to hang out and talk gear and adventure. We rent camping and other outdoor gear plus you can borrow yard games for free to play on campus.

Pathfinder Meet others with outdoor interests and discover resources and activities that are here for you on campus.

PE 108 www.msudenver.edu/campusrec/ 303-615-1500