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Tensions overflow into streets
First Denver teacher strike in 25 years, negotiations still on table By Madison Lauterbach mlauter1@msudenver.edu Denver teachers were up early on the morning of Feb. 11 like any other school day, but most were not headed to their classrooms. Most were prepared to make their voices heard despite the cold weather and go on strike for the first time in 25 years. “Listen, give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, and we can have a Denver school faculty meeting,” said National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen Garcia on the state’s capitol steps during the afternoon rally. Teachers and special service providers gathered on the picket lines at schools across Denver for the first day of the long awaited strike, but not without incident. The day was scheduled to begin with a press conference at South High School, but according to Denver Classroom Teacher Association Lead Negotiator Robert Gould, the district attempted to bar union leaders from speaking. Gould said that DCTA President Henry Roman and himself were locked out by Denver Public Schools’ security. Will Jones, director of media relations for DPS, then announced that the union would not be holding a press conference. According to Gould, board members persuaded Jones to allow union leadership to speak. “We kinda came up on the press conference and said ‘Hey, this is for us? You guys want to talk to us, right?’ They let us in after that. Pretty crazy.” The union and district disagreed over the appropriation of approximately $8 million in negotiations the last few weeks. In the 11th hour of bargaining on Feb. 9, both sides were close to coming to an agreement. However, Gould said that Saturday afternoon the district came back with language in their offer that looked unrecognizable to that of the preceding days’. The district offered to meet again Sunday, but the union refused, citing the frustration both sides had experienced.
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INSIDE NEWS
| pg. 4
University recieves grant for textbook scheme
OPINION
| pg. 6
Republicans have not earned bipartisanship
FEATURES
| pg. 8
Homecoming week kicks off in Tivoli Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
Denver Public Schools parent and pastor at Highlands United Methodist Church, Brad Laurvick, gives the crowd a parent perspective on the teacher strike at the Colorado State Capitol on Feb 11. Approximately 2,000 teachers and their supporters gathered at the Capitol after striking at DPS schools across the city.
SPORTS
| pg. 12
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Striking teachers, dancing teens and a scrambling district Cont. from cover
John Haycraft, a special educator from Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 said if teachers hadn’t been able to strike,
“We just felt like we were
it may have been much harder
spinning around and around and
to put the pieces back together
just pouring over the same stuff
when the bargaining was done.
so that’s where we just decided
“In the end, in the long run,
we needed a cooling-off period.
it’s going to be a good catharsis
We needed to move away from it
for teachers to get out all the
and come back tomorrow fresh
frustrations they’ve been having
and ready to go,” said Gould.
for years,” he said. “When they
So the teachers took it to the
announced that we were going to
streets. Schools across the metro
get to strike today, I smiled and
area had picket lines and student
had a little lurch in my stomach.
walkouts. More than half of DPS
But after today and after seeing
teachers – 2,631 of 4,725 – didn’t
the numbers that came out, I
report to their classes Monday,
think it was definitely worth it.”
according to the district. The
Outside the classrooms may
union said the number of picketing
have appeared chaotic, but
educators was higher, at 3,769.
according to some students it was
The discrepancy could be due to
tame compared to the disorder
the district leaving out special
inside. At Denver East High School,
service providers or the union
a video surfaced midday depicting
accidentally counting some parents.
students dancing and yelling in
Emotions were running high on the lines, fluctuating between
a large group of them walked
pride, hope, anger and happiness.
outside to join the strike.
“I am sad that we aren’t able to be in the classroom with our students because that’s really where we all want to be, but I’m hopeful that this change will make it so that we can retain quality teachers and keep them in the classroom because that’s really
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
the hallways, unattended, before
Abraham Lincoln High School students, Krystal Phelps, Isaiah Albright and Lexi (last name not given) join the picket line along with teachers at Abraham Lincoln High School on Feb. 11.
Jane Parney, a sophomore from Denver School of the Arts, said that each grade was assigned to a room where students had to sit on the floor and work on homework, and were not allowed to go to their lockers or outside the school. “They didn’t have any
with them was more productive
student, told The Denver Post that
Monday morning. When asked
than watching a movie inside.
the day did not result in a whole lot
about the safety of students,
of learning, but she stuck it out.
Cordova said she saw a “range of
“Teachers, they love us. I’m out here to support them because they do a lot for us and they’ve
see any classrooms “where it
helped me so far in my four years
“There was a lot of sitting around,
felt like students weren’t safe.”
of high school, so I’m going
and it was pretty disorganized.”
assignments for us, it was a bunch
to do what’s best for me and
Cook, a special education teacher
of subs basically babysitting us. It
support my teachers,” he said.
Most of the nerves from the preceding weeks turned into resolve, and the strike became an avenue of catharsis for educators who felt disrespected by the district.
was a waste of time,” she said. Isaiah Albright, a senior from Abraham Lincoln High School, left his class, grabbed his picket sign and joined his teachers outside. He said that being out
Though these schools are staffed
Teachers and special service providers are scheduled to continue
by substitutes and administrators,
striking until the two sides come to
the strike significantly disrupted
an agreement. On Feb. 12, the union
were encouraged by the sight of
operations at the 207-school
and the district met for negotiations
students out with them on the line.
district, which provides education
with federal mediator Kayla Mack.
Over the past few weeks, educators
to approximately 92,000 kids.
The two sides had worked with Mack
Many of the teachers said they
have been using the negotiations
Early-childhood classrooms
in Nov. 2017 when the discussions
as a lesson for their students
were closed, leaving about 5,000
first began and she is back with
and are proud to see them out
preschoolers out of classrooms and
special permission to work on
fighting for what they believe in.
prompting Colorado state officials to
public bargaining, most likely due
exempt five child care providers on
to the high stakes and exposure
because the world is not the place
Monday from certain state rules so
of the negotiations, said Gould.
that I want it to be for any of our
they could accommodate children
students right now and the only
affected by the strike, effectively
Post, the district presented a new
way that it’s going to change is
creating only 87 new slots.
proposal that included tweaks
“It makes my heart really happy
make it it change. I’m happy to see that we have students who are strong enough to stand up and fight back against the system that’s broken,” Cook said.
“Teachers, they love us. I’m out here to support them because they do a lot for us.” – Isaiah Albright
Units – free, in-district courses that are offered to advance teachers’ education– and how they’re linked to pay. Their new proposal reduces the number of hours outside the classroom
Despite that feel-good message, educators are wanted back in their
According to The Denver
to Professional Development
if people are strong enough to
The shortage of supervision
required for each PDU from 60
classrooms by their students and
worried not only students
to 45. No other major headway
parents. According to The Denver
and parents, but district
was made as of publication.
Post, many students complained
leadership as well.
about the lesson plans that the
“It is a problem for our kids
In the meantime, teachers are resolved to continue striking despite wanting to be back in the classroom.
district had previously assured
to not have their teachers in
families would be substantive. The
class,” Superintendent Susana
district reportedly spent more than
Cordova said Monday at a midday
have to do this,” Cook said. “Doctors
$136,000 on printing, organizing
news conference. “Safety is
don’t have to do this, lawyers don’t
and boxing the lesson plans for just
the number one concern.”
have to do this, and without teachers
the first two days of classes in the
Teachers and their supporters stand in a picket line infront of Denver East High School on Feb. 11. Picket lines were held at most Denver Public Schools.
conditions” in schools but didn’t
were very elementary,” Logan said.
what our kids need,” said Kindra at Bear Valley International School.
“The worksheets I was given
According to USA Today,
“I think it’s ridiculous that we
we wouldn’t have doctors or
event of a strike. Katherine Logan, a
Cordova said she visited about a
lawyers, so you would think that we
17-year-old Denver East High School
dozen schools during the strike
would respect that position more.”
NEWS
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MSU Denver receives state funding for OER By James Bofenkamp
expensive, students have already
jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
been finding ways around paying full price for textbooks.
MSU Denver earned one of the largest
“I didn’t buy through the bookstore, it
grants in the state to expand the utilization
was through Amazon,” said Leo Kopp, an
of Open Educational Resources on Feb. 7.
MSU Denver student. He rented his book
The $60,000 grant was one of many distributed to colleges and universities throughout the state, with
through the site to reduce the cost even further, to just under $100 for four books. New instructors will be brought into
the goal of increasing ease of access to
the fold by reviewing OER from different
educational materials. The resources
websites. According to Ragan’s numbers,
take the form of free online textbooks
about 40 percent of professors who interact
and supplemental materials. The grant
with materials like this end up integrating
will be used as part of a scheme to get
them into their future classes. The grant
professors to interact with OER and let
money is being used to incentivize
them figure out if the free resources
teachers to take on the review program,
would be appropriate for their classes.
and additional money will be given if they
“I personally, over nine semesters, have saved my students about $70,000
decide to use OER for their classes. Originally, MSU Denver applied for
in my general chemistry class by using
$100,000, the maximum grant the state
openstax,” said Emily Ragan, associate
was willing to award. Although the school
professor of chemistry and OER coordinator.
secured a top grant, the school fell short
Openstax is a website which provides
of this goal by $40,000. In response,
free access to online textbooks.
Vicki Golich, provost and executive vice
According to Ragan, the grant will
Photo courtesy of MSU Denver.
Vicki Golich serves as the provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at MSU Denver.
president of academic affairs, closed the
Statistics, in the same period of time there
be used to bring in professors who
difference between the two numbers and
the consumer price index increased 200
teach high enrollment and high cost
donated the money from her own pocket.
percent, the cost of textbooks skyrocketed
students hundreds of thousands of dollars,”
classes, like general studies, to work
“Just what we already have should save
over 900 percent. A survey conducted
said Ragan. By increasing the amount of
with OER materials. This is because
deeply about educating our students
by openaccesstextbooks.org in Florida
teachers employing OER for their classes,
those professors switching over to open
at as reasonable a cost as possible,
showed that over 60 percent of students
that number may increase drastically.
source information will have the greatest
with the highest quality educational
didn’t buy books due to the prohibitive
impact on the wallets of students.
materials,” Golich said.
cost. This had carry-over effects, where
Because bookstores are notoriously
“Faculty at MSU Denver care
over 15 percent failed their courses.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
26 percent dropped their course, and
AHEC CEO retiring after spring semester By J. R. Ritchie
designed curriculum in order to more
jritchi3@msudenver.edu
accurately prepare students for careers. This type of public-private partnership
Auraria Higher Education Center must find
was a product of the Expanded Neighborhood
a new CEO to fill the position that will be left
concept, an initiative she helped develop
vacant at the end of June by Barb Weiske.
further. In this plan, each entity was able to
Weiske will be retiring after serving the
erect buildings within their own individual
tri-institutional campus for 10 years. During
block. Prior to that, all three schools had
her tenure, the square footage of the campus
to approve funding for every building on
increased by 40 percent and Auraria Campus
campus and were reluctant to approve plans
is now the largest university campus in
that would benefit other schools. Being able
the state. It was originally built for 15,000
to think outside the box led each institution
students and now serves over 40,000.
to build a “conceptual neighborhood” at
Under Weiske’s leadership, several new
a time when funding for higher education
buildings have been added to the campus.
was low and growth was high.
According to Bill Mummert, AHEC’s chief
“What the ‘Expanded Neighborhood’ plan
business operator, MSU Denver has added
did for all three institutions, was it opened the
three buildings to the campus, while CU
door for them to get creative,” said Weiske.
Denver has contributed two and CCD one.
Jeff Stamper, AHEC chief operating officer,
Along with securing over $26 million from
spoke about Weiske’s legacy at the school.
the state for library renovations, Weiske
“Barb has created a template of not only Photo courtesy of MSU Denver.
also helped develop the Tivoli Quad. Her job was complicated because each of the three institutions has its own president
Barb Weiski has served as AHEC CEO since 2009 and has announced her retirement for the end of June this year.
who must work in conjunction with AHEC Downtown Denver Partnership, and will be
unity and foster collaboration, Mummert said.
necessary for the next AHEC CEO to possess.
often when mentioning Weiske’s approach. Mummert said that one of Weiske’s defining
but also on a higher level,” he said. The Auraria Board of Directors has assigned a search committee for
leadership. Weiske had the ability to provide Collaboration is a word brought up
how we behave as a service organization,
Weiske believes that Auraria’s integration into the community is more than physical. “AHEC, Auraria, this community is
fabric of this area,” she said. Specifically, Weiske referenced MSU Denver’s hospitality program, which
Weiske’s replacement. No candidates have been announced so far. “My M.O. is never about me, so legacies
partnered with Marriott and Sage Hospitality,
are hard,” Weiske said. She believes her
and the Aerospace and Engineering
position requires someone “to be humble, to
characteristics was being able to foster
here to stay and is a valuable, viable
Sciences program, which collaborated with
be able to listen because your job is to make
relationships with entities off campus, like the
part of Denver, and part of the economic
Lockheed. The programs offer industry
other peoples’ dreams become reality.”
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Why we needed financial literacy classes
US kids are staying home due to lack of financial literacy
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to reconsider making financial
of Living and Working Conditions,
News Editor
literacy courses a requirement.
known as Eurofound, reported that
Regulatory Authority Foundation’s
According to a 2016 article
In 2016, The Financial Industry
23 percent of Austrian millennials
National Capability Study found
by The Washington Post, half
ages 18-29, and only 15 percent
that only 37 percent of Americans
of millennials ages 18 to 34 live
of Finnish young adults of the
could pass a basic financial literacy
with their parents, up from 46
same ages, still live at home. In
test, after surveying 27,564 poeple.
Features Editor
percent in 2006. This is due partly
Finland, students as young as
The questions on the survey
Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
to the trend of delaying marriage,
15 are taught financial literacy in
included topics such as interest
Sports Editor
but also to economic obstacles.
school, and Finnish schools require
rates, the financial crisis, debt
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
Affluent students don’t feel a
social studies teachers to “be
and budgeting. Having never
need to get out of the house and
well-versed in financial matters,”
been tested on these subjects, I
get a college degree, so they stay
according to Finance Finland.
can pretty much guarantee that I
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home where it’s comfortable.
Austria has one of the world’s
would have also failed the test, but
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On the other hand, poorer kids
best financial literacy education
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feel the need to go to college,
systems, after Germany. According
By Megan Webber
which is expensive, and they can’t
to 2017 findings from ING Diba,
to figure out how much to tip your
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afford to live in their own home.
an Austrian bank, 25 percent of
waiter, ask yourself if your financial
Austrians say they learned their
literacy class was sufficient. At
living at home probably aren’t
financial literacy skills in secondary
this rate, millennials won’t know
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Those wealthy young adults When American high schools
I sure wish I could say otherwise. Next time you use a calculator
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drill students with four subjects
paying rent, which means they
school, and an additional 8 percent
what to tell their kids when they’re
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worth of standardized tests and
don’t have to worry about paying
say they learned their skills in
ready to go off to college and find
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make no mention of financial
bills and balancing a checkbook.
college. Before going to university,
their own homes, because we’ll
literacy, what they get is a
If they did know how to manage
Austrian students are required to
still be asking our own parents
generation of college graduates
their finances, maybe they would
take a series of standardized tests
how to budget our lives.
who don’t have a clue how to rent
at least seek out their own place
in accounting, economics and
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their own homes or manage a credit
to live. Young adults in some
financial literacy, as well as other
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card. The U.S. is the only country
European countries are ahead of
subjects. This may account for the
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in the western world that does not
American millennials by years.
77 percent of Austrian millennials
a junior at MSU Denver.
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called for bipartisanship and
2018 elections, and then they would
worsening that of their opponent.
common ground after the House
have to make a more bipartisan
It even becomes the most logical
shifted blue in the 2018 election.
pick for the court. The modern
route; when you don’t betray your
GOP does not deserve cooperation
partner, you end up even worse.
But this follows Republican
The Republicans have proven
domination of the federal
from anyone, especially not the
government, as well as Senate
Democrats, who they have shut
that they are not willing to be
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
out of every conversation possible.
a trustworthy partner in crime.
being famously obstructionist
The ill-fated attempt to repeal and
Falling for their pleas of friendship
against both former President
replace the Affordable Care Act
will only give everyone else
Barack Obama and any non-
with the American Health Care Act
longer prison sentences.
Republican bills working their way
shows how little the Republicans are
through the Senate. The red Senate
interested in cooperating. The bill
increasing number of investigations
has capitalized on their majority to
was written behind closed doors,
into Trump and his campaign,
force through an incredible number
without input from the Democrats,
I worry that these will amount
of federal judges without any
in stark contrast to the ACA. These
to little more than bluster. The
actionable input from Democrats.
disingenuous calls for friendship
GOP has taken actions that
and crossing the aisle are motivated
demonstrably worsen economies,
extreme opposition all around,
by a desire to make them look good
standards of living and even
Amid Nixonian demands that an
multiple different accusations of
later or trick the rising Democratic
the climate we all share.
investigation into him be ended and
sexual misconduct, has a history
party into hamstringing itself.
chants of “U.S.A.” that are more
of drunken belligerence, became
fitting for frat guys at the Olympics
uncooperative during his hearing
that I find myself repeatedly siding
in bipartisan legislation with the
than national legislators, President
after all but shouting about his
with being able to act mature and
repeatedly uninterested Republican
Donald Trump called for bipartisan
affinity for beer and still made it
being an example others could
party. And the nation can no longer
cooperation in his State of the
onto the Supreme Court. Instead
follow, I no longer think that is
afford to pretend that their calls
Union address. Half-heartedly.
of waiting for an equally qualified,
viable. More and more, American
for cooperation are sincere.
bipartisan justice, Republicans
politics seem to me to be a real-
seemed to be more for the
pushed him through, ignoring the
world “Prisoner’s Dilemma.” The
Democratic party to cave into his
growing number of red flags.
prisoner’s dilemma boils down to
decided to take journalism as his minor after working at The Metropolitan.
By James Bofenkamp jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
While the calls for cooperation
Justice Brett Kavanaugh faced
While I love the idea of the party
Why did the Republicans rush
two criminals being unable to trust
mirrored statements that have
him through and force him onto the
each other, as each would logically
come from big Democrat names.
bench? They were worried that the
take the chance that they could
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Senate might flip blue during the
better their own situation, while
desires, the calls were there and
While I’m pleased by the
The Democrats can no longer afford to fantasize about engaging
James is a philosophy major who
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
FEATURES
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Derek Brown’s Beatbox Sax blows MSU Denver away By Megan Webber
the saxophone is different, because
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
to play it, you have to keep your lips tight around the mouthpiece,
Since college, Derek Brown has been experimenting with the sounds
making it almost impossible to beatbox at the same time.
his tenor saxophone can make. More than a decade later, he now has over 30 million views on YouTube and has performed all across the U.S. and Europe as a solo saxophonist. “I think the one thing I would say is that it’s not what you’re expecting,” said Derek’s wife
“The whole time, I’m almost kind of feeling guilty about this, because I’m supposed to be studying my traditional jazz.” – Derek Brown
Rachel Brown. She added that the term ‘solo saxophone’
Derek said he began creating
typically gives people the wrong
his style while studying classical
impression. “People kind of shy
and jazz music in college in the
away from that because, you
midwest, but his interest in music
know, their perceptions of what
began long before that. Derek said
solo saxophone for an hour
he never had much of an interest
might be are in this one place.”
in becoming a musician, despite
Derek plays differently than
growing up with parents who firmly
any other one-man-band. He
believed in music education and
uses his mouth, rings around his
an older musical brother. Much
fingers, other small percussion
to his chagrin, his parents made
instruments like egg shakers and
him choose an instrument to play
sometimes even the floor to create
when he reached fifth grade, and
percussion sounds that overlap
Derek chose the saxophone.
the melodies he plays on the sax.
Saxophonist Derek Brown starts his performance for the crowd in the King Center at MSU Denver on Feb. 8. Brown combines beatboxing, singing with playing the saxophone. kind of feeling guilty about this,
ways, and then he just runs with
cell phone inside his saxophone
He calls this the “beatbox sax,”
saxophone had all these moving
because I’m supposed to be
it and keeps developing and
and played over the recording,
for which he is now internationally
keys and it was really shiny, and I
studying my traditional jazz. And
working hard on it,” Harris said.
creating a metallic, tinny sound.
famous for. However, lately he has
remember thinking, ‘If they’re gonna
so I’m in the practice rooms kind
“I think there’s a great lesson in
been wondering if that is the most
make me pick something, they’re
of looking around, making sure
that for everybody, you know,
had a story, most of which are
accurate term for what he does.
gonna pay. Literally, I’m gonna
no one’s watching me do this
let your creative side sort of
recorded on his latest album.
pick the most expensive thing, so
‘Pop! Pop! Pop!’ stuff,” he said.
explore and then don’t hesitate
“I don’t really like that name, because I’m not beatboxing and playing the sax, I’ve never been a beatboxer,” he said.
“I remember seeing that the
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
I’ll play the saxophone,’” he said. Derek studied at Hope College
Derek’s college days were also the days when he met his wife,
Each song that Derek played
Apart from the percussion
to follow some things that might
sounds and staccato notes, another
show up when that happens.”
signature of Derek’s music is that he
in Holland, Michigan and at the
Rachel, to whom he has been
University of Cincinnati, where
married for 12 1/2 years. In May,
saxophone students before his
that in high school, he played sax in
to a beatbox flute, where the
he discovered that he could add
2018, Derek and Rachel embarked
show, which took place in the King
a garage band and was jealous of
flutist actually beat boxes while
some funk to what he thought
in an RV on a national tour called
Center Recital Hall. The concert
the kids who played guitar or piano
simultaneously blowing into the
was a strictly jazzy instrument.
“Fifty Fifty,” named after his
lasted for an hour, and Derek
and could sing while playing, and so
second and most recent album. The
joked that he could only play for
he found a way to make it possible.
nine-month tour features at least
as long as he had water, and once
one stop in each state, including
his two full water bottles had run
Fifty” tour are at universities where
Alaska and Hawaii. Colorado was
out, he had to leave the stage.
Derek can teach masterclasses,
Derek compared his style
flute to make a melody. Derek said
“The whole time, I’m almost
Derek taught a masterclass for
state number 34. Derek arrived at MSU Denver to perform on Feb. 8. “It was a big risk at the beginning, because I had to actually quit my job in order to accompany Derek on the tour,” Rachel said. “It really paid off because Derek has a lot of people who are really interested in what he’s doing right
family tradition by teaching his children to love music. Derek and Rachel are expecting their first child in early July of this year. “I definitely don’t wanna pressure my children. I know how much work it is and how you can obsess over music, I know how fun it is, but I know
The concert featured several
how it can be really hard and
the country and share his music
songs that involved audience
stressful, so if they’re passionate
with a lot of different people.”
participation, such as “Chameleon,”
about it, that’s great,” he said.
Mark Harris, assistant professor
where the room was divided into
Derek can always be found on
of saxophone at MSU Denver, is
two groups that sang harmonies
his website, derekbrownsax.com, or
responsible for bringing Derek to
over Derek’s saxophone playing.
his YouTube channel, Beatbox Sax,
Auraria Campus this year. Harris
He also performed a rendition of
where he releases music videos and
said he is a fan of Derek’s work.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
tutorial videos for those interested
that was unlike any ordinary jazz
in learning more about his craft.
“I think he’s just a great example
Brown takes a break from playing his instrument to sit down and sing for the crowd. Brown used his saxophone and voice in different ways throughout his performance.
Most of the stops on the “Fifty
and he said he will continue the
“I think he’s a great example of somebody who happens upon something in their course of studies that tickles him in some ways.” – Mark Harris
now, so it seemed like a really good time to make the trip across
sings while playing the sax. He said
of somebody who happens upon
number. He had recorded his father,
something in the course of his
Larry Brown, singing the song on
studies that tickles him in some
his cell phone, and Derek stuck the
FEATURES
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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Homecoming 2019 brings back the ‘80s By Megan Webber
with Rowdy’s Silent Disco at
Before the show, the LGBTQ
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
1 p.m. in the Turnhalle.
Center will screen “Saturday
A silent disco is a type of dance From evenings at the diner to
Church,” a coming-of-age film
party where attendees put on a
about a young, gay, black man
drag queens and Greek deities,
headset and tune into different
who becomes a drag queen.
MSU Denver Student Activities
channels on the headset to listen
“It kind of shows how he
has thought of everything when
to their own music. The Turnhalle
got into the drag scene, and it’s
it comes to creating a week to
was silent for those not wearing
more of a modern perspective,”
remember. All week, MSU Denver
headphones, but a live DJ could be
said Kaiba Linthicum, an
will celebrate Homecoming with
seen on the stage playing music.
employee of the LGBTQ Center.
a series of throwback parties
The DJ played a throwback ‘80s
“I think it’s really good.”
meant to resemble the 1980s.
rock station, and there was also a
At 3:30 p.m., the drag show
“For students, you think
dance station and a ‘90s station.
will begin, and audience members
“I think students are really,
are encouraged to bring cash tips
back to your college days. We wanna make it a Homecoming
really enjoying it,” Martinez
for the performers. Employee
to remember years from now
said. “I had one student tell me
Ambria Lohaus said all the money
when you’re reminiscing,” said
that they appreciated we went a
Homecoming Chair Jazz Martinez.
little more diverse this year.”
On Monday, Roadrunners
Wednesday will begin with
raised will go to Rainbow Alley, Photo by Ali C. M. Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver junior Becky Rasch moves to the rhythm at the Rowdy’s Silent Disco on Feb. 12. On the second day of Homecoming Week, the Tivoli Turnhalle was silent but music pumped through participants’ headphones.
a Denver LGBTQ youth group. Saturday will be Homecoming
gathered in the Tivoli Turnhalle
the Mario-themed Super Rowdy
to kick off Homecoming with a
Gaming Day in the Multicultural
diner-style lunch break. Student
Lounge catered by Cosmo’s
Activities gave out free t-shirts,
Pizza. Then at 6 p.m., Greek Life’s
seem a little bit intimidating,”
will hand out mugs with the
Dakota School of Mines, with
magnets and stickers as students
annual yard show will take place
Delgadillo said. “But everyone’s
MSU Denver logo on them. They
women’s at 4 p.m. and men’s at
queued up for burgers and
in the Turnhalle. Fraternity and
really friendly and open to
will also be creating a mural of
6 p.m. Student Activities will be
milkshakes. Tables were set up
Sorority Life Coordinator Ariana
answering questions.”
paper hearts where students
handing out popcorn holders
with easels, so students could
Delgadillo said Mayor Hancock
will be encouraged to write what
shaped like megaphones and
paint, enjoy their food and watch a
will make an appearance at 7
celebrate Valentine’s Day from
they love about MSU Denver.
pom-poms to raise school spirit.
showing of “The Breakfast Club,”
p.m., followed by the show itself.
8-11 a.m. with a breakfast open to
which played on a large screen.
There will be eight organizations
students, staff and alumni in the
Resource Center will host its
present to talk to students, and
Jordan Student Success Building.
annual drag show, “Love is a
Los Molinos will be catering.
Pancakes and hot chocolate will
Drag,” in the Turnhalle. The show
be served, and Student Activities
will also be throwback themed.
And the fun has just begun. Martinez said Tuesday would be the main event day, starting
“I feel like at first, it might
Game Day in the PE Building. MSU Denver’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will play South
On Thursday, MSU Denver will
At 2 p.m., the LGBTQ Student
Kaleidoscope MusArt dazzles MSU Denver By Dorothy Harris dharr108@msudenver.edu
as well as a glimpse into its future.” Kaleidoscope formats their concerts like this to build
Kaleidoscope MusArt sets out
a connection between the
have the menacing feeling of the patterns or it could be the feeling of the pilot while it is going down.” According to Kaleidoscope, the
to provide by presenting emerging
audience and the performers,
organization was born out of the
artists and composers of both
therefore propelling the
necessity of making contemporary
well known and new, rarely heard
audience into a deeper analysis
piano music an integral part of
works. Like the program’s name,
of the music as it is playing.
the classical concert experience.
Kaleidoscope’s goal is to be abstract and to continuously evolve. The collaborative program
The pianists then each
Their question and answer set
performed a medley of songs.
up made it easier to picture the state
Llupa performed Scott Stinson’s
the composer was in when they
was founded by president Inesa
“Pandorum,” Nahyun Kim’s
produced their piece. In more cases
Gegprifti, vice president and
“Hypochondriasis” and Joseph
than not, the songs were fast paced
designer Redi Llupa, Chair of
Klien’s “Der Saus und Brau.”
and seemingly random, almost like
the Board of Directors Maria
“Pandorum comes from the
Sumareva, and treasurer and
word Pandora, like Pandora’s Box.
would slow, it was like a calm wave
operations coordinator Akina Yura.
It opens an area of emotions or
washed over the recital hall. The
feelings,” Llupa said. “In a way the
pianist gently tapped the keys of
treated the Auraria Campus to a
concert opened with Pandorum
his instrument as if to not disrupt
performance in the King Center
so the audience could feel that
the energy of the room, allowing
Recital Hall. The night began with
edge of what’s to come.”
the audience to clearly visualize the
On Feb. 8, Kaleidoscope MusArt
an hour presentation including
Following Llupa was Gegprifti
upbeat jazz. But, when the tempo
Photo courtesy of Music at MSU Denver
images that appeared in their heads.
performing Leo Ornstein’s “Suicide
the organization and discussion
in an Airplane” and later Tristan
there were a lot of images that
on contemporary music.
Murail’s “La Mandragore.”
came to mind. There were even
performed by Yura and Ludwig
is reflected through his music. So
very chaotic images produced
van Beethoven’s “Bagatelles op.
it’s more about the feeling, which
119” performed by Sumareva.
is hard to particularly visualize
“Music cannot live unless it is
“It’s easy to form an image in
“As the pianists were playing,
Kaleidoscope MusArt performed at MSU Denver on Feb. 7.
a short information video on
heard, we believe that contemporary
my head while playing the music
by some of the more chaotic
music should be heard on a par
because the pieces are both
notes that were played. There
“By realizing the musical
or describe. It’s a connection
with the masters because music
very descriptive,” Gegprifti said.
was a richness to everything,”
structure, you realize a certain
that you feel, that comes with
was also once heard for the first
“Specifically with ‘Suicide in an
said audience member and MSU
story,” Sumareva said. “With
understanding someone else.”v
time,” Gegprifti said. “That is
Airplane’ being this tumultuous
Denver sophomore Caden Hursh.
music, you can almost always feel
why in 2015 we created a concert
feeling that one could think of one
series that blends universally their
of two ways. It could be the airplane
with Robert Schumann’s
music. You can sense the state
perspective of the history of music
that is tumbling down and you
“Fantasy in C Major, op.17”
that the composer was in which
The performance continued
and touch that humanity of the
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
FEATURES
9
Monthly open mic gives budding talent a stage By Dorothy Harris
was never a point where the
scene and start a band for years
dharr108@msudenver.edu
stage was empty. Some people
now so anytime I can get up in
even went up twice to share their
front of people and sing and I
viewpoints through their art.
have, I’ll take whatever I can get.”
On Feb. 5, the Office of Student Affairs held its monthly Open
“One of my poems being
Kreutzer performed “Guns
Mic Night on campus, where
about heartbreak and another
For Hands” and “Holding Onto
students could go to recognize
about police brutality in America,
You” by Twenty One Pilots.
new talent while enjoying the
I think that these topics need to
The event suits students like
showcases of their peers. The
be talked about because people
CCD sophomore Lilly Helchen who
night consisted of several different
are so greatly affected by them,”
have recently come to Colorado
performers from poets to singers.
said CCD freshman Johanna
and are looking for places to fit
It is important to do something
Solares. “We will prosper by
in and meet people. Helchen
like open mic night on campus
sharing our experiences and
performed “Back to Black” and
so the students can express
stories. It’s beautiful that we
“Valerie” by Amy Winehouse.
themselves, according to Geraldo
could do it through music, poetry,
Villalon, the events coordinator.
pictures and many more things.”
“Things like this are important
MSU Denver is known for a
because it shows involvement here
student population that comes
on campus,” Villalon said. “One
from different walks of life,
of the biggest issues that we run
and events like Open Mic Night
into with this being a commuter
offer the chance to interact on
campus is that everyone is
a bustling commuter campus.
always just coming and going
“I wanted to make new friends and it was really great to see the
MSU Denver student Damien
talent between the three schools Photo by Isaac Banks | cisaacbanks@gmail.com
Nicholas Kreutzer, freshman at MSU Denver, singing “Guns for Hands” in the Tivoli Garage Lounge on Feb 4. Kreutzer performed two songs at Open Mic Night.
Edonkumoh performed one of
when his friends makes their
connections with anyone else.”
his impassioned poems “Birth of Life” about the gluttony of a successful man.
eligible, meaning anyone could go up at any time. This created more
“My poem is about greed,
with his environment.
“Going to Open Mic Night was the best day on campus so far and I’m Villalon said that now that
On the opposite side of
people are recognizing Open Mic
own success he is left alone. The
the spectrum, Open Mic Night
Night, it is getting more traction
poem is about a man that had
allows for those who love
and at some point it might be more
everything, but is still so lonely.”
performing and getting in front
than just a once-a-month event.
Edonkumoh went on to say
of people an excuse to do so.
of a laid back vibe in the room
about people who are successful,
that he was so nervous when first
because everything that was being
but don’t want to share it,”
called up that he was shaking.
MSU Denver student Nicholas
performed came out of sheer will.
Edonkumoh said. “This man keeps
As his performance went on, he
Kreutzer. “I have been trying to
his wealth and refuses to share
slowly felt more comfortable
break into the Colorado music
Throughout the night, there
was of each other,” Helchen said.
definitely going to the next one.” with people who ask. Eventually
and there is no time to build Open Mic Night was sign-in
and how supportive everyone
“I love performing,” said
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SPORTS
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Wellington becoming two-sport star
ROADRUNNER BRIEFS Softball off to another poor start For the second straight season, the MSU Denver softball team has won just two of their first 10 games. The Roadrunners went 1-4 at the Dixie State Courtyard Classic in St. George, Utah this past weekend. They were outscored 30-8 in losses and mercy-ruled twice. In their lone win, a 6-2 triumph over Northwest Nazarene University, pitcher Kylee Burnside allowed one earned run in 6.1 innings while Koryna Wright hit her first homerun of the season. The Roadrunners will host a double-header against Black Hills State University on Feb. 15 beginning at noon.
Baseball series cancelled The MSU Denver baseball team had both of their road games against Emporia State University cancelled this past weekend. The playing field at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia, Kansas was deemed unfit to play on following a rain storm. According to a brief story from the MSU Denver athletics’ website, the school is seeking to either reschedule their games against Emporia or find new opponents. The Roadrunners, 0-3, will host a three game series against Sioux Falls University from Feb. 15-17.
Basketball losing streak increases to four The MSU Denver men’s basketball team was swept this past weekend, extending their losing streak to four games. In their 71-70 loss to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on Feb. 8, Druce Asah dropped a season-high 31 points, but the team was unable to overcome 16 turnovers and a 64 percent mark from the free throw line. On Feb. 9 the Roadrunners challenged nationally ranked Colorado School of Mines, but lost 66-60. MSU Denver, 8-13 overall, is now 1-8 on the road. They’ll host Black Hills State on Feb. 15 and South Dakota School of Mines on Feb. 16.
Junior all-conference runner’s role growing on basketball team By Deicy Gomez dluevan3@msudenver.edu
second team All-RMAC last spring. Wellington explained that it’s not hard for her to balance playing
Sports were just a way for
for both teams and her school
Bree Wellington to blow off steam
work. Wellington, Christopher
until her mom was diagnosed
and women’s basketball head
with cancer. After witnessing her
coach Tanya Haave have created
mom go through chemotherapy,
a plan that allows Wellington to
basketball and track turned into
focus on one sport at a time. So
the means for Wellington to go
while it is basketball season, she
to college on scholarships.
mainly focuses on basketball while
Wellington is in her third
doing some individual work for
season as a forward with the
the track team and she does the
women’s basketball team. She has
same thing during track season.
grown into a reliable scorer for
Her life wasn’t always busy.
the Roadrunners. In her freshman
From what Wellington remembers,
season, Wellington scored 102
her childhood was stress-free
points in 30 games. That number
and fun. Her mom, Yolanda
dropped to 80 in 32 appearances
Walker, was a single parent so
last season. This year, however,
Wellington looks up to her not just
she has scored 126 points in
as a mom, but as a best friend.
just 23 appearances. Being the
Bree Wellington takes a shot against UCCS at the Auraria Event Center on Jan. 26. Wellington is in her third season playing for MSU Denver.
fourth scoring option on the
year at Buchanan High School
floor, points are hard to come by
in Clovis, California, Walker was
for Wellington, but she makes
diagnosed with breast cancer.
her presence felt elsewhere.
Wellington realized she needed
Wellington’s 98 rebounds and 20
to “buckle down” and figure out
steals are both third on the team.
ways that would allow her to go to
year, Wellington went to her first
Haave said. “She’s improved
school on scholarships. This way
showcase at California Lutheran
tremendously. Her ability to finish
extends beyond the court. This
her mom wouldn’t worry about
University run by Jerry Howard,
and run the floor and rebound, it’s
is also her third season running
paying for her schooling since
who runs the Biokats Sports
been a huge lift for us this year.”
for the MSU Denver Track &
Wellington knew that her mom
Network and cohoopstracker.
Wellington then expressed
had to pay her own medical bills.
com. He pointed her out since
her love of track to Haave and
Having the opportunity to
Wellington was always first in
wanted to see if she could do
Wellington’s athletic prowess
Field team. Wellington shined for the Roadrunners at the
so I had to be strong for her.” During the summer of her junior
high school player, but you could just see the untapped potential,”
2018 Rocky Mountain Athletic
attend school on a full ride
the drills they were asked to
both. So coach Haave introduced
Conference Outdoor Track & Field
scholarship and help her
perform. Howard then asked if
Wellington to Christopher.
Championships. The California-
mother fight through cancer
she had ever been to Colorado.
native placed sixth in the high jump and helped set the team
is a high for Wellington. “I’m so blessed for coach Haave
For the last few years, the
He mentioned that he knew a
recruiting focus for the track team
coach that would be interested
has mainly been in Colorado, due
record for fastest 4x400 relay since
because without that, my mom
in Wellington’s play-style. That
to the fact that their scholarship
head coach Janis Christopher took
would have to pay for college,”
coach was Tanya Haave.
budget doesn’t allow them to
the helm with a time of 4 minutes,
Wellington said. “It was hard but
10.3 seconds. She was also named
we got through it and she’s strong,
Two weeks later Haave made
way they may need to be helped,
watch Wellington practice.
Christopher explained. Without wouldn’t have been able to come
so confused because I never had
in contact with Wellington.
any college come to watch me,”
Wellington’s main role on the
Wellington said. “I was just that
track team is the high jump since
girl that liked basketball but didn’t
it is a very similar movement to
think of going to college for it. So
what she does in basketball. But
she walked in, I was kinda nervous
Christopher explained that track
at one point but I showed her what
and field are very different from
I could do sprinting, finishing
high school. So when a new player
my layups and rebounding.”
starts the transition, they start from the beginning and teach the
coach David Wells went to watch
players new techniques so they
her play at a tournament and he
stop bad habits that were taught in
liked how she was able to guard
high school. Christopher also has
all five positions. Wells then
Wellington run sprints in meets
asked Wellington to come out
and tries to get her into relays.
for a visit to Denver. Wellington
Bree Wellington throws herself over the high-jump bar at the CSU-Pueblo Early Bird Classic on March 17, 2018. Wellington placed sixth in the event.
coach Haave, Christopher
she has red hair, who is she?’ I was
After Haave’s visit, assistant
Photo obtained from MSU Denver athletics
help out-of-state students the
a trip to Fresno, California to “I was like, ‘Oh, this tall lady,
Women’s basketball swept by opponents The MSU Denver women’s basketball team, 11-12, lost to UCCS, 84-69, and Colorado Mines, 69-66, this past weekend. Four players scored double-digit points. The rest of the team was ineffective on offense. The other six players shot a combined 1-for-17 from the floor, totaling 8 points. Emily Hartegan and Jaelynn Smith combined for 26 points in the Mines loss. MSU Denver will host Black Hills State on Feb. 15 and South Dakota Mines on Feb. 16.
Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
During Wellington’s junior
“Bree is such a competitor that
really enjoyed her trip and
she’s managed it very beautifully,”
knowing that she was only a
Christopher said. “Despite the
two-hour flight from Walker
fact she’s learning new things and
made it better for her. Thus she
we’re changing everything on her,
decided to attend MSU Denver.
she’s still been able to go into the
“We saw the potential in her
meet and compete and earn some
when we were recruiting her in
points in the conference level.
high school. She was a very good
Which is not an easy thing to do.”
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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Face the facts: Belichick is the GOAT BRIEFS
With six championships, Patriots coach has surpassed Lombardi
Cleveland signs troubled running back
By James Burky
The Cleveland Browns signed star running back Kareem Hunt to a 1-year deal on Feb. 11. The contract will not be more than $1 million, according to an unidentified source cited by Bleacher Report. The signing has drawn public criticism since a video emerged of Hunt drunkenly kicking a woman in a hotel that led to his release from the Kansas City Chiefs. Browns general manager John Dorsey, who drafted Hunt out of Toledo in 2017, said he believes Hunt deserves a second chance. It is still possible that Hunt is suspended to start 2019 as the NFL is still conducting an investigation into the incident.
Pittsburgh burned by Brown Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver Antonio Brown has requested a trade from the team he’s called home since 2010. The seven-time pro-bowler alluded to moving on from the team in an Instagram post before the rumor being confi rmed to the Associated Press by an anonymous source. Th is comes on the heels of Brown being charged for reckless driving. He was found guilty in absence on the morning of Feb. 12. Since being drafted out of Central Michigan, Brown has become one of the most prolific receivers in the league, totaling over 11,000 yards and 74 touchdowns in his career.
Wyoming athlete claims innocence in battery case According to the Casper StarTribune and Associated Press, Ny Redding, a point guard for the University of Wyoming, pled notguilty to assault and battery charges. Court documents indicate the senior, who was suspended in December, is accused of hitting a female student at a Laramie bar, leaving her unconscious. The documents also say Redding swung at a second female student, hitting her in the nose.
Body of star soccer player discovered Twelve days after his fl ight from France to Wales went missing, British police have confi rmed that the body of Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala was recovered from the submerged wreck of a light aircraft. Sala had been signed by Welsh team Cardiff City shortly before his fl ight disappeared off radar late Jan. 21, and was returning from a brief sojourn to Nantes to fi nalize matters with his old club.
It is important to note
jburky@msudenver.edu
that these two have coached in vastly different eras.
Bill Belichick is the greatest
When comparing the two,
head coach in professional
Lombardi was successful
football history.
in a league of neanderthals
Better than Don Shula. Better than Tom Landry. And yes, even better than Vince Lombardi. Just saying this has a stench
while Belichick is dominating a thinking man’s NFL. Fifty years ago, when Lombardi and his Green Bay Packers were
fouler than rotten eggs sprinkled
American icons, the sport put a
over smelling salts, but the
larger emphasis on brawn than
truth isn’t always digestible.
brain. The schemes were dull
Holding the Los Angeles
and the athletes fell victim to
Rams to 3 points — nearly 30
archaic training regimens and
under their season average —
incompetent sports medicine.
in Super Bowl 53 is merely the
Today, penalties favor Photo obtained from Wikimedia Commons
tip of the iceberg. Belichick has
the offense, making tight
stopped rolling offenses in their
pass coverage and defensive
tracks on the world’s biggest
pass interference almost
stage for nearly 30 years and
indistinguishable. The offensive
has been consistently successful
gameplans are vibrant and
more than any other coach.
complex and the athletes are the
His defense allowed 21 points
audibling the defense to mirror
peak of physical excellence.
and kept Owens — perhaps the
the Rams and their previously
second best wide receiver of all
unpredictable pre-snap routine.
In the 10 Super Bowls in
Bill Belichick coordinates with his players through his headset on the sideline during the Patriots’ 27-24 preseason win over the Washington Redskins on August 28, 2009.
which “The Hoodie” has been
His legacy began in Super
a coordinator or head honcho
Bowl 25 as defensive coordinator
on the sidelines, his teams
for the New York Giants against
have surrendered 22 points per
the Buffalo Bills and their famed
up 28-3 in the third quarter of
back and hits his opponent with
game. While a good number, it
K-Gun offense. The Bills were
Super Bowl 51, Belichick adjusted
such creative strategy that it
may not justify the bold claim
averaging 26.8 points per game in
his defense to attack an over-
not only commands hatred, but
that he’s better than the man
1990 — equivalent to averaging in
comfortable Matt Ryan and a
respect as well. Three losses
whose name the NFL plasters on
the mid-30s in today’s game — and
complacent offense. Belichick’s
aren’t knocks against The Hoodie,
every championship trophy.
featured three Hall of Fame players
squad then embarked on the
but rather testaments to the
at skill positions. Belichick’s unit
largest comeback in championship
greatness of the teams he faced.
held them to just 19 points.
history to win 34-28.
Sure, Belichick has lost three Super Bowls and gave up 41 points to Nick Foles and the
When the Philadelphia Eagles
time — out of the end zone. When the Atlanta Falcons were
And when Sean McVay and
Belichick bends, and not only does he not break, but snaps
The Patriots are the greatest dynasty in NFL history and they
Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl
entered Super Bowl 39 with
the Rams strolled into Mercedes-
wouldn’t be where they are
52. That does stain his reputation.
Donovan McNabb as quarterback,
Benz Stadium on Feb. 3 with their
without Belichick. We can fight
Meanwhile Lombardi was 9-1
Brian Westbrook as running
brilliant royal blue and yellow
this all we want, or we can sit back
in the postseason and only lost
back and Terrell Owens as wide
uniforms to pair with an equally
and enjoy the rest of the ride.
the 1960 NFL Championship.
receiver, Belichick never wavered.
flashy offense, he embraced
Roadrunners athletics review Men’s basketball
Women’s basketball
Softball
at University
at University
vs. Northwest
of Colorado Colorado Springs
of Colorado Colorado Springs
Nazarene University
Feb. 8 L 70-71
Feb. 8
Feb. 8
W
L
6-2
69-84
at Colorado
at Colorado
vs. Montana State
School of Mines
School of Mines
University Billings
Feb. 9
Feb. 9
L
L
60-66
63-69
Feb. 9 L 2-10 (5 innings)
In “McGhee shines for inconsistent Roadrunners on opening weekend” published in our Feb. 6 issue, we incorrectly stated that the softball team had a record of 2-8 when being outscored in the first inning in 2018. In actuality, the team was 1-8 in such instances.
EVENTS
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
EVENTS AT AURARIA
Resume Cafe Date Location
Feb. 15 Third Friday Art Walk
13
LOCAL EVENTS
Statewide Mariachi Festival Date Location
Feb. 16 King Center
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND WITH NICK GUERRA Date Location
Feb. 14 Comedy Works Denver
PHIL PALISOUL Date Location
Feb. 17 Comedy Works Denver
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
$25-119
Price
$14
Time
6 — 8 p.m.
Time
8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
7:00 p.m.
Black History Month Keynote Speaker Date Location
Feb. 18 St. Cajetan’s
Auraria Campus Blood Drive Date Location
Feb. 19 St. Cajetan’s
JP SEARS Date Location
Pro Play Feb. 21 Comedy Works Denver
Date Location
Feb. 16 Voodoo Comedy Playhouse
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
$25-74
Price
$13-15
Time
11 a.m.— 1 p.m.
Time
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
9 p.m.
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS
Men’s Basketball VS. S.D. School of Mines & Technology
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Women’s Basketball VS. S.D. School of Mines & Technology
Nuggets @ Mavericks Feb. 22
Avalanche @ Jets
Date
Feb. 16
Date
Feb. 16
Date
Location
Denver
Location
Denver
Location
Dallas
Location
Date
Feb. 14 Winnipeg
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
6 p.m.
Time
4 p.m.
Time
6:30 p.m.
Time
6 p.m.
Baseball VS. Sioux Falls
Softball VS. Montana State University Billings
Nuggets VS. Clippers
Avalanche VS. Blues
Date
Feb. 17
Date
Feb. 16
Date
Feb. 24
Date
Location
Denver
Location
Denver
Location
Denver
Location
Feb. 16 St. Louis
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
12 p.m.
Time
12 p.m.
Time
3 p.m.
Time
1 p.m.
CONCERTS
A Capella Valentine’s Day Concert Date Location
Feb. 14 Maxi Theater
Yesterday — The Beatles Tribute Date Location
Feb. 14 10 Mile Music Hall
Scotty & The Late Nights Date Location
Feb. 15 Lost lake
Clay Walker Date Location
Feb. 15 Grizzly Rose
Price
$10-80
Price
$20-25
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
8 p.m.
Time
9:00 p.m.
Time
8:30 p.m.
The California Honeydrops Date Location
Feb. 16 Aggie Theatre
Oxeye Daisy Date Location
Feb. 16 Globe Hall
Common Kings Date Location
Feb. 16 Boulder Theater
Price
Varies
Price
$10
Price
$12-15
Time
9 p.m.
Time
9 p.m.
Time
9:30 p.m.
Lake Clarity: For an immersive audio drama check out “Lake Clarity” at MyMetMedia.com
14
BREAKS
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Overheard
Horoscopes
“Don’t call me herpes!”
Capricorn
Cancer
This week is going to bring you dour tidings.
It is OK to get distracted. Wondering off the beaten path might lead to the right one.
Aquarius
Leo
When it comes to gifts, it is the thought that counts.
This is the week to save money. Pack a lunch and do not go out drinking.
Pisces
Virgo
Take other’s opinions into consideration, but always make the final decision.
Hold your friends to high expectations. If they can’t keep up, leaving behind.
Aries
Libra
Do not get mad over small comments, just brush the dirt off your shoulders.
You are trying to plan a trip and some people are not getting back to you. Be patient, they will come around.
Taurus
Scorpio
This is the week to step up your game at work.
You had a romantic stroke of genius this week. Keep the idea alive before you forget what it is about.
Gemini
Sagittarius
Expect some miscommunication this week, but you will laugh it off next week.
Starting the morning off right is the best cure to procrastination.
“I mean we had worst, Cassie used to work here.” “Look how jiggle this is!” “I heard it, we made eye contact!”
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ACROSS
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DOWN
27. Alaskan seaport
1. Token punishment
43. Raw linen color
1. Phony display
29. Unpolished person
5. Dramatis personae
44. Skye, for one
2. Horne of ‘’Stormy Weather’’
30. Campaign poster word
9. Prison sentences
45. Souchong, e.g.
fame
34. Pasternak heroine
13. Phone greeting
47. Schoolyard game
3. ‘’Break ___’’ (theatrical motto)
36. Sound from a mad cat
15. Without repetition
48. Employee investment
4. Three white things
37. Certain Nobel Institute site
16. Be an accomplice
acronym
5. Crooner Perry
38. Aerobics style
17. With ___ to the ground
49. Pour, as wine
6. From the top
40. King had a famous one
18. Stand for
52. German car
7. Oodles
41. Football’s British relative
19. ‘’___ went thataway!’’
54. Four black things
8. Doctrines
46. Digital alternative
20. Three black things
60. ‘’Alice’s Restaurant’’ singer
9. Four white things
49. Little Rascals member
23. Slangy denial
61. Form of lie
10. Feel more than disdain
50. DeGeneres or Barkin
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62. Osmond sister
11. Orange discards
51. Princess’s crown
25. Turns thumbs down on
63. Cordon ___
12. Eye ailment
53. Office note
28. Pitchblende, e.g.
64. Cookie favorite
14. Killer whale
54. Peg Riley’s daughter
31. Health farm
65. Popeye’s love
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55. Told tales
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22. Add more cushioning
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67. Wanders (about)
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