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kindness
Random acts of violence
A Day Without Hate returns for 12th year | story on pg. 5 graphic by Zhen Tang | ztang@msudenver.edu
INSIDE
NEWS
| pg. 2
Last mayoral debate before election day
OPINION
| pg. 4
Initiative 300 needs to pass
FEATURES
| pg. 6
SPORTS
| pg. 8
Race for student presideney
Four Roadrunners named to
comes to a close
softball all-conference teams
NEWS
2
MAY 1, 2019
The last train has left the station
Chairman Seku is ejected; candidates discuss rise in anti-Semitism By Madison Lauterbach
election. The candidate attributes
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this to the four candidates reporting more campaign funds than he has.
On April 30, four of the
“It’s like the whole process is
six candidates for Denver
twisted and crazy because this is
mayor had their last debate
the first time ever that you have
a week from election day.
poor people running for office
The forum was held at the
who are going to get elected to a
Hebrew Educational Alliance and
city position, a state position, a
sponsored by Intermountain Jewish
national position,” Seku said.
News, and the night was not without
As Seku was escorted out of the
controversy. Shortly before the start
building, attendees, who gave their
of the debate Stephan “Chairman
names only as Debby and Marian,
Seku” Evans sat in a chair reserved
yelled from a back pew that it was
for Michael Hancock in what he
not fair to deny the candidate the
said was a protest of being denied
opportunity to speak. Congregation
participation in the night’s event,
member Michael Kadovitz also
before being escorted off the stage
got up and spoke with moderator
by an off-duty police officer.
Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, who he
“I did everything everybody else did to get on the ballot, therefore I’m qualified to be here,” Seku said.
accused of being undemocratic and cherry picking the candidates. “I think that if we as Jews
Seku and fellow candidate
believe in democracy, and I think
Kalyn Heffernan were not on the
if people would be respectful and
list of participants, which included
dignified, as we were here and
Mayor Michael Hancock, Jamie
treat people with dignity, you get
Giellis, Lisa Calderón and Penfield
dignity back,” Kadovitz later said.
Tate III. According to a comment
“Rabbi Goldberg is wrong. There’s
on the Facebook event page,
a Yiddish word that we, it’s called
Heffernan was not able to make it due to a prior engagement.
schanda, which means disgrace, and what he did is a schanda and not reflective of Jewish people.”
“It’s like the whole process is twisted and crazy because this is the first time ever that you have poor people running for office.” – Chairman Seku
As the debate finally got underway, candidates were asked questions by Goldberg and panelists Jacki Cooper Melmed, Chris Leppek and Craig Silverman about topics ranging from development of
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
Denver mayoral candidiate Stephan “Chairman Seku” Evans being escorted out of the Intermountain Jewish News Denver Mayoral Forum on April 30. Seku was told he could not participate in this forum. four candidates what they would
weekend, Joe Biden reminded
Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, some
do about synagogue security.
Americans of President Donald
congregations and their leaders
Trump’s “very fine people on both
are wondering if they should begin
ordained deacon in the Baptist
sides” comment regarding the
arming themselves. In response to a
tradition, I take very seriously
white supremacists who were
question from Silverman concerning
the security of my church when
protesting the removal of a Robert
this, Hancock said that having Trump
we are in worship, as well as in
E. Lee statue in Charlottesville in
in the White House has changed
the synagogues and mosques
2017. Trump then doubled down
our lives, and he believes places
around our city,” Hancock said.
on those comments and argued
of faith need a comprehensive
that that he was referring not
plan in case of an attack.
“As a faith leader myself, an
On April 30, the Anti-Defamation
“We were living in a different
League released a new report
to the self-professed neo-Nazi
businesses and industry. However,
stating that the Jewish community
marchers, but to those who had
the topic that received the most
in the U.S. experienced near-
I’m working with mayors, county
had made it clear to organizers his
attention throughout the night was
historic levels of anti-Semitism
commissioners, sheriffs and police
desire to be included in the forum,
the shooting at the Congregation
in 2018, including a doubling of
but never received a response. This
Chabad synagogue outside San
anti-Semitic assaults and the
was the third time he was excluded
Diego on April 27, which left three
single deadliest attack against the
from a debate out of the 30 that
people injured and one dead. Right
Jewish community in American
have been held in the lead up to the
off the bat, Goldberg asked the
history. That attack, the shooting
However, Seku said that he
parks and open spaces to growing
at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018,
departments today to development a strategy, not only for a synagogue or a mosque, but as well as our Christian and gentile facilities,” Hancock said. “We hope to have
opposed the removal of the statue. Tate, who worked to pass hate
a plan very soon to address that so we make sure that parishioners
happened exactly six months before
crime legislation in the Colorado
don’t have to arm themselves, but
the Congregation Chabad attack.
state assembly during his tenure
there is a security action plan and
in the early 2000s, said that the
that law enforcement is helping.”
Giellis said that municipal
Despite the rising rates of hate
politicians have a unique role
rhetoric we see out of D.C. in many
to play in the current political
ways has emboldened people to
crimes aimed at driving a wedge
and social climate and a
act on their thoughts. He said to
between different groups of people,
responsibility to set a tone of
resolve this, he would work the
Calderón said that the scare tactics
understanding and togetherness.
general assembly to pass legislation
are ineffective. She recalled her
to make it easier to investigate
time working as a legal director
opportunity that a mayor has
and prosecute hate crimes. Tate
with abused women. She would
to actually help to work to build
also said it was important for
often receive threats of violence
community, to break down
citizens to play a role in this.
or death escorting the women into
“I believe that’s a unique
barriers, to bring people together
“We need to come together as
court, and was frequently asked how she kept everyone safe.
to address the things that are
a community, and frankly, have
tearing community apart, that
each other’s backs and be vigilant
are making it hard to live in these
about watching and caring for each
take all necessary precautions, we
trying times,” Giellis said.
other in our places of worship and
will work with law enforcement. But
in our neighborhoods,” Tate said.
ultimately we can not live in fear. We
Candidates Tate and Hancock
Lisa Calderón, Jamie Giellis, Michael Hancock and Penfeild Tate answer a question regarding parks and open space development in Denver at the Intermountain Jewish News Denver Mayoral Forum on April 30.
“We need to come together as a community.” – Penfield Tate III
world now and the reality is that
related the spike in white
In the wake of attacks on houses
supremacy to the message coming
of worship like those in Pittsburgh,
from Washington, D.C. Over the
Christchurch, New Zealand and
“My response was that we will
cannot be effective at what we do when we are afraid,” Calderón said.
NEWS
MAY 1, 2019
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DREAMers reach milestone By Brady Pieper
get things right,” Aguilar said. “I’ve been
bpieper3@msudenver.edu
asked to speak at many places, but this was different. I wanted to represent
A crowd of people stood outside
those students that inspired me.”
of St. Catejan’s Church on April 27 to
Another graduate who was honored
celebrate the 2019 graduating class
during the event was David Campos. He
of undocumented students at MSU
will be receiving a Bachelors of Science
Denver, CCD and CU Denver. The event
in accounting and was a familiar face in
honored graduating DREAMers from all
the MSU DREAMer’s network. Campos
three schools at Auraria, and for the 46
used his experience to assist the group.
graduates attending, it provided a once in
Campos’ experience was that of a
a lifetime opportunity to show that they
skeptic, similar to many others at the
are more than just political talking points
event. During the process of applying
One of the graduating seniors at the
to college, Campos felt helpless but
event and the speaker for MSU Denver, Saira
stayed optimistic in his efforts.
Galindo, gave her thoughts on the event.
“It’s one of the only ways to get
“There’s just this label that I’m a
out of low income areas,” he said.
DREAMer, but I feel like I’m more than
Higher education provided a young
a DREAMer, more than my immigration
Campos an opportunity to show his
status,” Galindo said. “I never had
family there is a way to succeed.
any teachers that looked like me or
The feelings of many undocumented
had a similar background as me — that made me feel very isolated.” Galindo is receiving a Bachelors of
Photos by Madison Lauterbach | mlauter1@msudenver.edu
Keynote speaker, Victoria Aguilar, speaks to DREAMer graduates at their graduation celebration at St. Cajetan’s on April 27.
Arts in elementary education with a
students remain the same; college is one of the things that seems unrealistic. About 5-10% of undocumented students pursue higher education, and far fewer successfully
double concentration in developmental
father and third generation Denverite
the idea that one should never give up and
graduate with a degree, according to
psychology and cultural linguistic diversity.
mother, she finds herself committed to
never look back. She touched briefly on
the U.S. Department of Education.
The keynote speaker of the night was
ensuring those around her are connected to
what it means to be a DREAMer graduate.
Victoria Aguilar, a candidate for Denver City
vital services, documented or not. She made
Council. As the daughter of an immigrant
her point clear, providing the audience with
“The path you are walking on is yours and yours alone. You’re not always gonna
Campos had one last word of advice for aspiring DREAMers: “Sí, se puede.” Yes, you can.
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OPINIONS
4 staff Editor-in-Chief Ali C. M. Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu
MAY 1, 2019
A girl has game
What the GOT scene says about our views on virginity
Managing Editor Isaac Banks cisaacbanks@gmail.com
Dempsey, finding Arya practicing
of the healthiest portrayals of
beyond her years since season
News Editor
archery alone. Earlier in that
sex — elicited a viral reaction.
one. Instead of listening to bedtime
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episode, she asked him to forge her
It’s no surprise that Western
stories, young Arya would recite the
a spear for the battle the next day
fans were shocked. We still listen
names of the people she planned
against the army of the undead.
to outdated narratives about
on killing. She disguises herself
After interrogating him about
virginity. Brides wear white and girls
with corpses’ faces. The only adult
Sports Editor
his sexual history, Arya initiates
are warned about “popping their
realm she had not explored was her
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
sex with, “We’re probably going
cherry.” Even the term, losing one’s
sexuality. Despite Arya’s homicidal
Photo Editor
to die soon. I want to know what
virginity, implies that something
tendencies, fans were still more
Kaileigh Lyons klyons9@msudenver.edu
it’s like before that happens.”
is, well, lost. In short, women are
disgusted by her sexual agency
taught that their first time is an
than when she cooked Walder Frey
mix between, “You go, girl,” and
earth-shaking, life-changing event
a pie of his chopped-up family.
wanting to avert my eyes. But
and that sex snuffs out purity.
Features Editor Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
My knee-jerk reaction was a
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why did consensual sex between By Ali C. M. Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu GAME OF THRONES SPOILERS. After the airing of the eighth
In a CNN opinion article, Holly
The most common argument on
Thomas writes, “Arya’s latest
two adult fictional characters
Twitter was that we watched Arya
escapade is nevertheless a welcome
make myself and other fans
grow up before our eyes which is,
step in the right direction.” Thomas
uncomfortable? More importantly,
frankly, infantilizing. One popular
adds that other well-known media,
what does that say about our
tweet from user lackt0es reads,
like “Twilight” and “Titanic,” portray
views on female virginity?
“Watching Arya have sex after
female characters’ first times as a
spending all these years watching
“nerve-wracking rite of passage.”
Assistant Director of Met Media
season’s second episode of HBO’s
Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu
Game of Thrones, “A Knight of the
or read the novel series it’s based
her grow up #GameofThrones,” with
Seven Kingdoms,” fan-favorite
on, “A Song of Ice and Fire” by
a clip attached of a man gagging.
character Arya Stark, played by
George R. R. Martin, knows that
Maisie Williams, name circulated
sex and violence are ever-present.
that the search for Williams’ age
zombies threaten humanity and
social media conversations.
We have seen countless scenes
skyrocketed comically high on the
dragons roam the sky, Arya’s sex
of brothels, rape, incestual sex
airing date, April 21, in the U.S.
scene was refreshingly real.
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Fanatics of the show weren’t
Anyone who has seen the show
Google Trends also showed
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discussing the small assassin’s
and general nudity. Two of GOT’s
She’s 22 years old, by the way. The
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Braavos sword style. The chatter
leading ladies, Daenerys Targaryen,
HBO U.K. also cleared up in a tweet
surrounded her sexual awakening.
played by Emilia Clarke, and Sansa
that the character is 18 years old.
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The sex scene begins with the
Stark, played by Sophie Turner,
Williams has a baby face, but
talented blacksmith and Baratheon
were raped and used as political
the character has been portrayed
bastard Gendry, portrayed by Joe
pawns. Yet, Arya’s scene — one
as vengeful, murderous and mature
Arya, independent and fearless, went for what she wanted. In a show where ice-
Ali C. M. Watkins is a senior at MSU Denver and the editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan. She likes chocolate milk.
Passing Initiative 300 is Denver’s moral obligation The measure would give the city’s homeless
training and opportunities to get off the street.”
population the right to shelter themselves in a
These are not tangible solutions but rather good
“non-obstructive” manner in public spaces, eat
ideas. 300 is not a lightning-in-a-bottle bill that
and share food as long as it’s not prohibited,
will permanently solve these issues, but it’s better
have the right to stay in a legally-owned motor
than what Denver has now, which is nothing. In their rabid fight against 300, opponents
vehicle and the innate right of privacy. According to the Metro Denver Homeless
would have you believe that the homeless are a
Initiative, Denver’s unsheltered homeless
nuisance and toxic to business growth but that
population climbed 6.5% from 2017 to 2018.
couldn’t be further from the truth. They’re people
That’s the largest jump between years since 2015.
like you and I. They have friends and family like
Opponents argue that 300 doesn’t provide
you and I. They’re trying to live their lives and
a long-term solution to homelessness. And
also like you and I, they want to feel safe when
they hit the nail on the head there. The point
doing so. But opponents see money burned. Dismissing a solution to homelessness
By James Burky
of this bill is to stick a bandaid over the
jburky@msudenver.edu
wound so it doesn’t metastasize and, in the
without providing is callousness so egregious
meantime, hammer out a permanent solution.
that it flirts with being the antithesis of human
The most prominent of these detractors
decency. When May 7 rolls around and you’re
The men and women lining streets and huddling around warm vents in winter are not
is Together Denver, an astroturf movement
making these final decisions on how this city will
idly waiting for their next victim to assault
that champions itself as fighting a ridiculous
operate for the foreseeable future, don’t vote
— they’re looking for their next meal. The
initiative, but is funded by some of the largest
for the realty companies looking to add a zero
men and women who resort to living in their
names in real estate development. It should also
to their bank account — vote for the person in
cars are not a nuisance — they’re people.
be noted that city councilman Albus Brooks,
the sleeping bag with no home and no food.
On May 7, Denverites will take to the polls
who is up for reelection and against 300,
and make critical decisions that will pave the
has received numerous campaign donations
city’s near future. Among those options to
from real estate agents and companies.
take a “Yes” or “No” stance on is Initiative 300, also known as the “Right to Survive.”
Together Denver’s website says that the city
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“should provide more housing, shelters, job
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FEATURES
5
Jefferson County’s light that never goes out Students and faculty keep peace movement thriving
By James Burky
Lake High School in Westminster,
jburky@msudenver.edu
Colorado in 2007 in the wake of the Virginia Tech Shooting. The
Full disclosure: James Burky
purpose was simple — students
volunteered with A Day Without
and faculty wear white one day
Hate for three years, ending in
a year to promote nonviolence
2015, while attending Standley
in schools, peace and unity.
Lake High School as well as having Ben Reed as a teacher.
“People were waiting for something to happen. They wanted something opposite of what was
There was an ominous presence
a negative,” said Adam Baca, who
at the 2019 A Day Without Hate
was among those 12 students
Jefferson County rally on April 26.
and now serves as an outreach
Leering over a frantic group
coordinator for DWOH. “We wanted
of student and faculty volunteers
A Day Without Hate, we just didn’t
at Dakota Ridge High School is a
know that was what it was called.”
poster. It’s the width of the school’s
DWOH was conceived in an
narrow hallway outside of the
environment receptive to its simple
gymnasium. It’s hard to miss.
call to make school a safe place
Written on the poster is, “WHY WE
for students. In Jeffco schools,
WEAR WHITE,” accompanied by
the last Friday in April became an
a written list of over 100 schools
unofficial holiday and DWOH’s
and dates. The first is, “4/7/1982
Easter-like service is a free district
Deer Creek M.S. Littleton, CO.”
rally for the Jeffco community.
That was the day 14-year-old Scott Darwin Michael was shot and killed outside of the middle school.
“People were waiting for something to happen. They wanted something opposite of what was a negative.” – Adam Baca
From 2013-15, the alternative rap band Flobots performed free concerts at the annual rally and in
they felt self-conscious, bullied,
of the 1999 shooting, as well.
Schulman said. “He was a junior at
or lost a loved one to cancer.
Twelve years after its inception,
the time and was usually a shy kid
At the end of the rally, a DJ
the Global Call to Action Winner
to be kind that has resonated as
about how people do go home
long mini dance party allowing
and then-Gov. John Hickenlooper
classes of students have come
feeling sad and depressed, and
students to let loose.
proclaimed the day a state holiday.
and gone from elementary,
how easy it is to prevent. It really
middle and high schools across
inspired me to change how I act,
however, the message
the state have come and gone.
smile every day, say ‘Hi’ to people.”
was never lost.
The ripple effects from shootings across the state are what drive the
This year’s rally didn’t have a
student and teacher volunteers. in 1999, Colorado has experienced hostage crisis at Platte Canyon
in 2007 that left 32 people dead
High School in Bailey that left one
to an incident on April 1 this
student dead, a second shooting
year at Prescott High School in
at Deer Creek in 2010 that left two
Arkansas that left one injured.
students injured, and the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting that also left one student dead. Reed, the teacher who advised
“If we can’t keep kids safe in school, what are we doing as a society? That is a reminder that we haven’t done enough.” – Ben Reed
Throughout the evening,
Occasionally, the students and
headliner like the Flobots nor did
faculty who attended the rally
it fill the Dakota Ridge gymnasium
would catch a glance at the ”Why
to the brim, but it was no less
We Wear White” poster as if they
impactful to the students there.
were searching for an answer to
After some snapplause-worthy
a question they could not solve.
slam poetry and a soothing acoustic
“We can’t keep kids safe at the
performance of “Hello My Old
mall or at their homes, those are
Heart” by two students, the senior
just realities,” a teary-eyed Reed
organizers gathered the attendees in
said. “But if we can’t keep kids
at Dakota Ridge, was a key
a circle in front of a stage a stone’s
safe in school, what are we doing
organizer for this year’s iteration
toss away from the bleachers.
as a society? That is a reminder that we haven’t done enough.”
Eli Schulman, a senior
at Dakota Ridge. “That poster is
Baca and the 11 other students,
of DWOH and has been involved
With the lights out, prompts
a fluid document of reality.”
became a behind-the-scenes leader
since his freshman year.
were read aloud asking students
The poster has been a staple
to shine their phone flashlight if
performer my sophomore year,”
took center stage for an hour-
from the Virginia Tech massacre
Sullivan, a raspy-voiced teacher
“We had a spoken word
attending Columbine at the time
and he came out with a message
three school shootings: a 2006
have to add more,” said Keary
Columbine. Sullivan had siblings
DWOH persists. It set the precedent
capsule of school shootings,
“Every single year we
Columbine High School senior Julianna Diaz reads an inspirational quote in the Dakota Ridge High School gymnasium on April 26 for the annual A Day Without Hate Rally in Littleton, Colorado.
2013, PeaceJam named DWOH as
Since the Columbine massacre It isn’t just a poster. It’s a time
Photos by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
for DWOH before leaving in 2015,
of DWOH since the beginning
though he still attends the rally
when 12 students gathered in
every year. He has connections to
Ben Reed’s classroom at Standley
the 2010 Deer Creek shooting and
Dakota Ridge student Emilee Cunningham sings a rendition of “Hello My Old Heart” by The Oh Hellos on April 26 at Dakota Ridge High School.
Hanging on a balcony in Dakota Ridge High School, the “Why We Wear White” poster lists every school shooting in the U.S. since April 7, 1982.
FEATURES
6
MAY 1, 2019
New presidency, new era for MSU Denver By Megan Webber
Student Advisory Council member
Braedan Weart will stay on as
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
in representation of FRCC and
vice president next year. He
Boulder County Campus. She is
said that as a political science
now a junior at MSU Denver and
major, he genuinely enjoys
leadership in Student Government
will be a senior in the fall. After
practicing government with
Assembly, MSU Denver students
graduation, she plans on going
SGA, from working with people
have elected a woman to
to law school and continuing to
to managing the budget. He
represent them as president
advocate for social justice issues.
echoed Holmes’ hopes to raise
for the 2019-2020 school year.
Holmes is currently involved in
campus awareness of SGA.
Danielle Holmes will take over for
the EPIC Scholars Program and
“The biggest thing is
current president John Andres
the Urban Leadership Program
actually to come in and interact
at the end of this semester.
on campus. She is also an
with the office,” Weart said.
In accordance with her
intern at the Outreach United
“You can only get so much
campaign statement, Holmes
Resource Center in Longmont
information off the website.”
said her hope for her presidency
as a participant advocate.
After two years of male
is that she will be able to build
He added that much of MSU
The Budget Task Force has
Denver’s student body still isn’t
a campus community where all
proposed closing the tuition
aware that SGA exists, so the
feel welcome. She will start by
window, which allows students
members of SGA have been
expanding the EPIC Scholars
to take between 12 and 18 credit
trying to put themselves out there
Program, building a stronger SGA
hours for the same price. The
more often by tabling at events
presence on campus, maintaining
proposed closure would slowly
and interacting with students.
the tuition window and pushing
phase out the credit window,
for adequate lighting at nighttime
meaning students would
Andres said that after the
on campus. Holmes said that as a
eventually have to pay for those
swearing in of the new president
female, she will lead SGA with an
extra six credit hours. Holmes
even-tempered frame of mind.
said that prior to running for SGA,
“I’m definitely very organized, structured and straight-forward,” she said. “Any discrimination
After two years with SGA,
in June, he will step away from
she did not know about the issue surrounding the tuition window.
Photo courtesy of Danielle Holmes
Danielle Holmes was elected MSU Denver’s 2019-20 Student Government Assembly president.
“That kind of shows the lack of
will not be taken lightly, and
student knowledge on impactful
I will address it head-on.”
issues,” she said. “I not only want
Holmes have not met face to
“We kind of were able to sway
including regular town hall
Holmes’ willingness to run for
meetings and outfitting SGA
president is a sign that she will be able to do some great things.
to raise awareness for SGA as
them from closing it in just two
members in matching blazers so
from Doris Buffett through the
a whole, but for these political
years to four, so that’s a pretty
students will know who they are.
Sunshine Lady Foundation,
issues that students really need
big win in my eyes,” Andres said.
“I’m hoping by raising
Holmes relocated to Longmont in
to raise their voices on.”
“That’s a whole graduating class,
awareness of us just being a
essentially, so that’s pretty cool.”
resource for the students, we’ll
Holmes said she has several
hopefully get more engagement
Current President John
semester of college. He and face yet, but Andres said that
which arose last school year.
After earning a scholarship
May 2016 to study political science
student government for his final
and sociology at Front Range
Andres said he hopes that
Community College. There, she
SGA will continue to debate
ideas on how to get the student
served on a state board as a State
about the tuition window,
body more connected with SGA,
from them,” she said. Current second-in-command
2019 Student Government election results On April 12, the student body of MSU Denver voted on two referendums and to elect the 2019-20 Student Government Assembly. Danielle Holmes Student Body President
Braedan Weart Student Body Vice President
won by
won by
53%
Adetilewa Awosanya Student Trustee won by
91%
90%
Maly Mendieta Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board Representative
Sitina Sado Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board Representative
won by
won by
48%
45%
Kasra Alavi
Daniel Dudley
Haleigh Vaughn
Hannah Vaughn
Sarah Balijahe
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
won by
18%
RTD College Pass Referendum Highest turnout:41,062
won by
19%
93%
of voters agreed to pass
won by
19%
won by
Student Technology Fee of $8 per credit hour to improve technology services.
20%
won by
19%
60%
of voters agreed to approve Info courtesy of MSU Denver Student Government Assembly
MAY 1, 2019
FEATURES
7
“Endgame” marks the finale of an 11-year journey By Isaac Banks cisaacbanks@gmail.com “Avengers: Endgame” is the cumulation of 21 films and 11 years of hard work, interweaving storylines and lovable characters. Despite the enormous amount
5/6 infinity stones
of pressure, “Endgame” sticks the landing with only a slight break in form. The 3-hour cinematic achievement
the only planet affected by the snap. Even though this is the darkest chapter
wrapped up the “The Infinity Saga”
for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, well-placed
storyline that started way back with
humor is sprinkled throughout the movie
the first “Iron Man.” The movie starts
and lands for the most part. The jokes
right after “Infinity War,” giving it a
come from snarky remarks in between
part-two-feeling instead of a standard
friends or from characters hiding their
sequel. All of the characters are left to
pain behind a laugh. It is your standard
deal with the snap, and each of them
Marvel humor for better or worse.
handles the tragedy in a different way. The movie is filled with unnecessary
Just like any other MCU movie, there are Easter eggs galore. Some of
but touching character moments for
the best ones only comic book readers
fans that have invested years into the
will get, but there are plenty that the
on-screen personalities. A stand-out is
average moviegoer will pick up on.
Hawkeye. This version of the archer is the best one put on screen. His response to
When it comes to the fight scenes, most Photo obtained from Marvel Studios
of them boil down to giant CGI characters
“Avengers: Endgame” is the last of the fan-favorite Avengers series and premiered on April 24.
the snap and his character development
trading blows. This made it difficult to
throughout the movie finally set him
keep up with what was happening during
apart from the other Avengers.
some of the bigger set pieces. The weight
it hard to keep up with the breakneck
those who are not interested in the MCU
to the fights is there, but there is no real
pace and how Steve is actually fighting.
or have not seen the majority of the other
“Endgame” stands on the 21 films
movies, “Endgame” is a good movie. But
Captain Marvel’s appearance in the movie is limited, which works, seeing
way to film a scene with a talking raccoon
how she was only just introduced to
fighting a giant purple monster practically.
of “The Infinity Saga” that have come
for the fans that have invested the last 11
the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her
The fight scenes with Captain America
before with all of the characters and their
years of their lives in the MCU, “Endgame”
presence brought scope to the movie by
stand out because of the flashy moves
relationships on full display. This movie
is the perfect ending to the saga.
reminding the Avengers that Earth is not
and visceral hits, but the quick cuts make
is a testament to the first “Iron Man.” For
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SPORTS
8
MAY 1, 2019
McGhee breaks strikeout record in sweep By Aaron Jones
series on Friday, pitcher Darby
Saturday, as the Roadrunners
ajone178@msudenver.edu
McGhee had a stellar performance
would go onto an easy 8-2 win.
only, allowing one hit and one
When the junior pitcher struck
walk through five innings. Defense
out her second victim of the
Mountain Athletic Conference
wasn’t the only trend for the
day, she passed Brittany Moss
tournament, the Roadrunners
game as MSU Denver poured on
as the all-time strikeout leader
finished a four-game sweep of
13 runs on 15 hits through four
with 292. McGhee has tallied
the Regis University Rangers and
innings. Sophomore first baseman
115 strikeouts this season, and
broke a record in the process.
Abby Anderson stood out at the
will continue to pad the record
plate, connecting on all three
during the RMAC tournament.
A week away from the Rocky
With effective pitching and excellent hitting, MSU Denver
of her at-bats with three RBIs.
dominated the Rangers, outscoring
“It’s unique you set a record
The second game of the
like that your junior year.”
them 36-14 across the four
Friday doubleheader wasn’t as
Van Wetzinga said. “I think
matches. The sweep puts them
much of a walk in the park for the
she is going to be setting the
at 23-13 against RMAC teams and
Roadrunners. MSU Denver was
standard and setting the bar for
solidified their fifth conference
down 7-6 heading into the bottom
the people after her that come
series win on the season.
of the seventh inning, needing
through MSU Denver softball.”
“Each game is its own animal.
only two runs to finish up the day’s
In the final game of the
The second game was more of
sweep. With two outs and one
matchup, MSU Denver held off
a fight,” said head coach Annie
runner on, freshman Ari Valdez
Regis with a bout that featured
VanWetzinga. “It was obviously
would tie up the game with an RBI
multiple late-game RBIs with
our goal, and we have been talking
double to left field. After a batter
MSU Denver winning 7-5.
the last couple weeks about trying
was hit by a pitch and another
to build some momentum going
walked, freshman outfielder
Sansburn dominated the game
her game on Saturday. “Just
split their most recent series
into the conference tournament.”
Rebecca Gonzales batted in the
with three hits on four at-bats and
need to stay relaxed.”
with Colorado School of Mines,
MSU Denver now stands at
final run and walked off the game
tallied four crucial RBIs. On the
fifth in the RMAC standings with
with an RBI single to the left side.
weekend, Sansburn hit safely or
against Colorado School of
start a tournament run facing
walked on 11 of her 14 at-bats.
Mines in the first round of the
off with the No. 4 seed.
“I know I can do damage
RMAC Tournament on May 2.
a record of 28-25 overall. During
Going into Saturday’s
Photo obainted from MSU Denver Softball flickr
Darby McGhee winds up a pitch in a softball game against the Regis Unviersity Rangers on April 27 at the Regency Athletic Complex in Denver.
Junior centerfielder Megan
The Roadrunners will faceoff
the four-game stint, multiple
doubleheader with the momentum
players stood out with stellar
in their favor, the Roadrunners
on the bases by stealing or
performances at the plate and the
would continue to outduel Regis.
passed balls getting around
MSU Denver looks to capitalize
mound. In the first game of the
McGhee picked up another win
the bases,” Sansburn said of
on its recent success. Having
MSU Denver has a chance to
Riding the four-game sweep,
Roadrunners raking in the hardware Four softball players etched in conference lore with 2019 RMAC awards
Darby McGhee - Pitcher
Jasmine Wessel - Catcher
First team All-RMAC
Second team All-RMAC, Gold Glove The junior ace — who became
The Roadrunners had a gaping
the program’s all-time strikeout leader
hole to fill behind the plate when
on April 27 — lit up the stat sheet
four-year starter Sarena Espinoza
and acted as an anchor for the MSU
graduated in May 2018. Wessel
Denver pitching staff has they tested
threw on the pads, pulled down
the water with freshman Julia Heitz.
the mask and never looked back.
McGhee finished 2019 with a
She caught 11 runners stealing and
12-11 record, a 2.74 ERA and 115
amassed a .995 fielding pecentage.
strikeouts in 151.0 innings of work.
When at the plate, the senior
She now has a record of 37-27 and
had a.304 batting average
a 3.51 ERA through her three seasons.
withfour homeruns, 24 RBIs and a .514 slugging percentage.
Laney Sheppard - Utility Second team All-RMAC
Rebecca Gonzales - Outfielder Second team All-RMAC, Freshman of the Year
Head coach Annie VanWetzinga
Though just a frreshman, Rebecca
recruited Laney and her twin sister JJ
Gonzales had high expectations
because of their power hitting ability
beign a day one starter.
and Laney filled that role to a T. The freshman swiss army knife often swapped between catcher
But not even the wisest oracle could have foreseen the season Gonzales would have.
and third base, but her home on the
The Arvada native had a team-
field was in the batter box. Her .338
leading .364 average and 40 RBIs
batting average was second on the
all from the lead-off spot.
team while her 1.091 OPS and 11 homeruns were the best on the team.
In the words of the great Jon Bois, that’s pretty good.
EVENTS
MAY 1, 2019
EVENTS AT AURARIA
MSU Denver Jazz Orchestra Date Location
May 1 King Center Concert Hall
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LOCAL EVENTS
Junior Recital: Madison Falkenstine, soprano Date Location
May 3 King Center Recital Hall
Film on the Rocks
R. L. Stine
May 10
Date
Date Location
Red Rocks Ampitheater
Location
May 1 Boulder Bookstore
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
$16 - $32
Price
Free
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
4 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
6 p.m.
Colorado Wind Ensemble Date Location
May 3 King Center Concert Hall
MSU Denver Festival Choir and Symphony Orchestra Date Location
May 4 King Center Concert Hall
Free Comic Book Day Date Location
May 4 Time Warp Comics
Nicole Byer Date Location
May 3 Comedy Works
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
$27
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS
Baseball vs. Mines Date Location
May 3 Golden
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Softball vs. Mines Date Location
May 2 Grand Junction
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Date Location
May 1 Denver
Nuggets at Trail Blazers Date Location
May 3 Portland
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
3/5 p.m.
Time
1 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
8:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Mines Date Location
May 4 Golden
Outdoor Track & Field Date Location
May 3 Colorado Springs
Avalanche vs Sharks Date Location
May 2 Denver
Avalanche at Sharks Date Location
May 4 San Jose
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
12/2 p.m.
Time
TBA
Time
8 p.m.
Time
8 p.m.
Hip-Hop Taarka
David Nail
CONCERTS
Bad Suns Date
May 2
Date
May 2
May 3
May 3
Summit
Location
Price
$22/$24
Price
$11 - 27
Price
TBA
Price
$15/$18
Time
7 p.m.
Time
9 p.m.
Time
8:30 p.m.
Time
8 p.m.
Date
Cinco De Loco: Metalachi May 4
Date
May 4
Price
TBA
Price
Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre TBA
Time
8:30 p.m.
Time
4 p.m.
Location Grizzly Rose
Location
Location
Grizzly Rose
Date
Location
Vanilla Ice
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Date
The Marias
Location
Marquis Theater
Splurge Date Location
May 5 Cervantes’ Other Side
Price
$22/$25
Time
7:30 p.m.
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BREAK
MAY 01, 2019
Overheard
Horoscopes
“That’s a glove?!?” “I assume your were dropped on your head as an adult.”
Capricorn
Cancer
The end of any project is a momentous occasion, and now is a time of closure. Savor it, and brace for the future.
Midspring often conjures long forgotten memories for this sign. Its members should strive particularly not to get lost in the past, lest the future passes them by.
Aquarius
Leo
With the moon waxing, you should feel lethargic energy suffuse yourself. Keep your schedule light and open enough to ensure time for rest.
The days ahead will see you juggling a few tasks too many. Triage now, or risk dropping something important at the worst possible moment.
Pisces
Virgo
The winds blow high and the winds blow low, but they’re always winds of change, so avoid writing anything in stone for the next week while the universe settles a bit.
You’ve been bounding down a single road for a while now, but the month ahead promises to be replete with crossroads, so choose your path wisely.
Aries
Libra
Aries frequently is at odds with themselves, and especially so this time of year. Beware letting your indecision guide your way through. Now is a decisive moment.
Libra is shown as a set of scales and tends to strive for balance, but this week will be a reminder of how not all things are best in equal measure.
Taurus
Scorpio
The Bull wants luxury and leisure, and this week is a great time to repair. Find both somewhere before your schedule gets too hectic.
You’ve been particularly assiduous in your duties of late. The coming weeks will see your hard work pay off, so keep at it.
Gemini
Sagittarius
They say two heads are better than one, and that’s true for the Twins right now. Make sure not to let any of those great ideas slip through your fingers.
The stars are a realm of order, but the world for you is in flux. Be watchful for careless decisions while you navigate your current storm.
“I like to cut things.” “You think water is spicy!” “Bringing these Cheetos to my desk was a mistake...”
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Easy
Medium
ACROSS
42. Large cross
3. “What’s ___ for me?”
episodes
1. Lavin’s sitcom role
43. Atlantic City roller
4. “... but joy ___ in the morning”
34. Hot air source
6. Cotswold sounds
44. Monkeyshine
(Psalm 30)
36. Human soul
10. One with a stable family?
45. Word with heaven
5. Wipe the slate clean?
37. Word with tape or whiskey
14. Kind of system or society
46. Forest foragers
6. Strike a crushing blow
39. Writhes
15. Lot of rows to hoe
47. Indian butter
7. Entr’___ (play break)
40. “Native ___” (Richard Wright
16. Jamaican export
49. “One for all and all for one,”
8. Peninsula near the Red Sea
novel)
17. Life
e.g.
9. Blood component
45. Word with in or down
18. Talented one
51. Takes in current events
10. Werewolf’s signal
46. Faraday creation
19. Oahu souvenirs
58. Combine, as resources
11. S-shaped molding
48. “How I Spent My Summer
20. Faces up to hardship
59. Awkward try
12. Returned to the perch
Vacation,” maybe
23. Mad Hatter’s drink
60. Ear section
13. Fleur-de-___
50. Go over again
24. Teheran VIP
61. Post opposite
21. Mystical cards
51. Chef’s cry
25. A little salt
62. Chlorophyllous plant
22. Dipped out, as punch
52. Letter from Greece
28. Hayworth in “Gilda”
63. Certain acid
25. Home on the Black Sea
53. Heroic chronicle
31. Gave medicine to
64. Settings for idylls
26. Ghostly in appearance
54. Uphill conveyance
35. Venomous Egyptian
65. Wine label info
27. Ready to drop
55. British author Blyton
36. Upscale
66. Hodge follower
29. “Sort of” suffix
56. Designer Vera
37. Adagio, vis-a-vis andante
DOWN
30. When repeated, a comforting
57. ___ gin fizz
38. Indulges in histrionics
1. Pequod captain
phrase
58. Chum
41. Ford and Fonda
2. Jennifer on “WKRP in
32. Nobel or Celsius, e.g.
Cincinnati”
33. Like “The Twilight Zone”
Hard
Answers:
10
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