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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.
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NEWS
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AUGUST 29, 2018
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
Elizabeth Norberg enorbert@msudenver.edu
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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
Want to voice your thoughts on a current event or subject that has been covered in the paper? 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. “Owen used dissonance and even bi-tonality to heighten the emotion. All three pieces are quite difficult for the singer, but even more so for the pianist. Owen was a pianist herself and like to really exploit the instrument,” MB Kreuger said.
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SPORTS
8
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
Lake Clarity: For an immersive audio drama check out “Lake Clarity” at MyMetMedia.com
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.
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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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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