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INSIDE
OPINION
| pg. 4a
FEATURES
| pg. 5a
SPORTS
| pg. 7a
WELCOME BACK
| pg. 1b
Let’s be honest, Auraria’s food
An interview with novelist C.R.
Athletics hires new men’s soccer
Your back-to-school guide to get you
options are not appetizing
Richards ahead of third book
head coach ahead of 2019 season
through Fall 2019
2a
NEWS
AUGUST 14, 2019
Town hall calms cancer concern, opens door on infrastructure By James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
Eighteen days after the first town hall, Davidson, Sampler, Walker, and Samet gave them their answers.
After two weeks of independent
The results from two testing firms,
environmental tests, MSU Denver
ATC Group Services and CTL
and the Auraria Higher Education
Thompson, showed that carcinogen
Center on Monday pronounced
levels were strictly normal.
the West Classroom building
“I’m very relieved,” Davidson
safe from a harmful amount of
said. “We had contingency plans in
carcinogens. The revelation ended
place for thousands of students to
fears that the cancer diagnoses of
come back to campus on Monday. If
three former faculty were rooted
we had gotten bad results, we would
in their working environment.
have evacuated those buildings.”
President Janine Davidson,
Before sending an internal email
Chief Operating Officer Larry
to faculty and staff the night before
Sample and AHEC CEO Colleen
the first town hall on July 25, the
Walker joined with Dr. Jonathan
university and AHEC hired ATC and
Samet, a pulmonary physician
CTL to conduct the investigations.
and epidemiologist and dean of
The firms didn’t test for lead
the Colorado School of Public
in the water or asbestos, the
Health, in a King Center town
latter of which AHEC has a recent
hall meeting to tie up loose ends
history with, because the faculty
and assure the Auraria Campus
cancers were likely not caused
that West Classroom does not
by inhaling asbestos, and they
harbor a toxic environment.
relied on Denver Water’s periodic
The bow tying together the
tests for water quality. The firms Photos by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
university and AHEC for the start
set their sights on six potential
of the 2019 fall semester came
carcinogens and tested for volatile
undone in July when MSU Denver
organic chemicals, such as building
learned that three faculty members
adhesives and gases; aldehydes; 17
dubbed “240U,” was smaller and
adjacent buildings and reports
from the same office suite on the
heavy metals; polynuclear aromatic
had a larger range of uncertainty
that other faculty with cancer had
AHEC CEO Colleen Walker speaks about the West Classroom cancer cases in a town hall meeting at the King Center on Auraria Campus on Aug. 12. situation — campus infrastructure. Elle Cross, an alumnae
second floor had been diagnosed
hydrocarbons (PAH); radon and
than the others, but the results still
come forward. Samet tried to ease
of MSU Denver who is now
with breast or liver cancer. Another
mold spores. None of the results
met standards. Just a week away
those concerns with a sobering
an administrative assistant
faculty member from the same suite
exceeded standards set by a
from the start of the fall semester,
reality — cancer is common. It’s
in the Department of Art,
died in 2016 from lung cancer.
variety of watchdog organizations,
the West Classroom and the
the denominator shared among
voiced her concern with the
both federal and private.
adjacent Arts and Central Classroom
the four West Classroom faculty
state of the Arts building.
buildings were deemed safe.
and the others who came forward
The potential bombshell left the community with nagging
The loudest alarm came from
“I really love this place, and
questions, including: Did the work
CTL Thompson’s report on the
after July 25, but the factors are
I’m really happy that I came here
environment cause their cancer?
level of PAH. One of the testing
unsafe levels of carcinogens in
noticeably different. Roughly a third
as a student and had a lot of great
Are students, faculty and staff
sessions for PAH — which are
the building,” Walker said. “The
of Americans will be diagnosed
experiences here. I want my friends
safe? What about other faculty and
chemicals released from sources
tests confirmed that we are
witg cancer, according to the
and other students to have those
staff from adjacent offices and
like cigarette smoke, fossil fuel
maintaining our buildings to a
National Cancer Institute. The
experiences,” Cross said. “But
buildings who were diagnosed with
emissions and vehicle emissions
more-than-satisfactory level.”
West Classroom situation is an
I also work in the Arts building
cancer? Who would pay for tests
— abruptly ended when a pump
uneasy fact that seems to have no
every day and know that it’s tired,
on the building’s environment?
stopped working. This sample,
connection with the matter at hand.
sad, and it needs a lot of love.”
“There are currently no known
One person questioned the panel about the safety of the
“If we have a population of enough people, some will be developing cancer, and sometimes
list of priorities when she was
those people are in the same
hired in summer 2017. That
neighborhood, office building,
changed when she first walked
same job,” Samet said.
through the buildings. Davidson
Another question remained a
and Walker mentioned that
loose end. According to Davidson,
there was a plan for $88 million
the ballpark cost for hiring ATC
over five years in deferred
and CTL to do the unanticipated
maintenance for the campus.
testing is $50,000. While it was
While infrastructure poses
unclear who would foot the hefty
an ongoing challenge, the
bill, Davidson promised that it
West Classroom cancer cases
wouldn’t be the students.
commanded the administration’s
“We’re working with AHEC
immediate attention. Despite early
and the state to see who is
stumblings with communication,
going to pay for that,” she said.
particularly by not notifying
“It was an additional expense
Student Government Assembly
that we had to make. But no,
officers in advance, the university
we’re not going to raise fees
applied “data-driven decisions”
because we had to do a test.”
to tie the campus community
Reassuring words re-tied the
A person, who wished to remain nameless, walks past the West Classroom building on the Auraria Campus on Aug. 9.
Davidson said the state of the buildings was low on her
together and relieve its concerns.
bow and stopped the semester
Nonetheless, campus safety will
from unraveling, but the town hall
remain of primary concern as
setting allowed attention to be
the semester gets underway.
drawn toward another strained
AUGUST 14, 2019
NEWS
3a
Students left in the dark; curiosity persists from their work environment?”
By James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
Given the age of the buildings on campus, it’s likely that most of
This story was published first
them have asbestos. However, it’s
on MyMetMedia.com on August 9.
important to note that the mineral isn’t dangerous on its own. It’s
On Aug. 12, MSU Denver and
when asbestos is disturbed, and
the Auraria Higher Education
its particles are released into
Center will give the people of
the air, that issues arise. These
the Auraria Campus and Denver
particles easily enter the body, often
community what they’ve been
causing mesothelioma — incurable
waiting for — results from the
cancer that lines the lungs. The
West Classroom inspection.
formula for the disease, according
The town hall will take place
to National Jewish Hospital
in the King Center Concert Hall,
pulmonary specialist Cecile Rose, is
and will be the first time the
a combination of exposure and time.
university and campus publicly
“If there were two cases of
address the matter since an
mesothelioma, or even one, then it
initial town hall July 25.
would be cause for concern,” Rose
“We are responsible for making
said. “But that’s not the case here.”
sure when students, faculty and
A Denverite article explored
staff show up for work or to learn,
the industrial history of Auraria
the classroom environment is
that could cause environmental
ready to welcome them and the
concerns. The article notes that
campus is here to support that
because there were varying forms
academic mission,” said Blaine
of cancer reported, “it’s very
Nickeson, chief of safety and
unlikely that the cases are related.”
communications for AHEC.
At what was once the
MSU Denver and AHEC have
intersection of 10th and Wynkoop
been relatively mum on the matter
streets, a stone’s throw away from
since launching an investigation
West, a company made rat poison.
into potential contaminants in the
And what is now known as the
West Classroom building July 25.
Auraria Campus was once home to
The two entities received testing
Photo by Obtained from MSU Denver via Flickr
results Thursday and will spend time dissecting and understanding the information before Monday’s
Students hustle their way to their destination in a blur on the Auraria Campus. Some students felt left in the dark in the 18-day period between town halls during the West Classroom inspection before the results were unveiled on Aug. 12.
town hall. MSU Denver and compounds. These tests were
town hall after The Metropolitan
was hired for the testing.
done by using small devices to
broke the story July 24. Faculty
collect a finite air supply over
and staff had received the initial
a limited amount of time.
notice, but no one else. Even those
risk. And that seems to be the case.
‘SGA Should Have Been Notified’
new situation July 25. A school
totem pole — Student Government
the Central-70 project, but there’s little evidence to suggest that the
Weart — found out via local news.
Classroom building was partially
state’s environmentally careless
shut down during renovations due
past in West is tearing into a healthy future for students, staff and faculty.
“Danielle actually found out and
its projected 6% decline in fall
was the day before the town hall
thing happened to the P.E. building
suite on the second floor of West
enrollment at the start of July had
and (it) said something like, ‘Did
and Events Center in 2016, and the
Classroom had been diagnosed
suddenly found itself thrust into
you hear this?’” Weart said. “Say
P.E. building locker rooms in April.
with varying forms of cancer.
the local media limelight with a
we sent out an email and the email
One of them died in 2016. After
larger crisis — a frequently used
was just, ‘Hey, there’s concern for
the July 25 town hall, a former
classroom and office building
West Classroom.’ Like, what else
administrator told Colorado Public
perceived as dangerous. But, while
would we say on that email?”
Radio that they knew of at least
the university and AHEC hunkered
eight more people who had been
down during the initial media
formal comment but did mention
diagnosed with cancer and either
storm, students were left clueless.
that SGA should have been
Holmes declined to make a
notified. In response, MSU Denver
Braelin Pantel sent an email to
spokesperson Tim Carroll wrote
all summer-enrolled students
that the team has “recognized
others are being shared with the
after the town hall notifying
areas of improvement in terms
Colorado Department of Public
them of the situation.
of communication with SGA.” He
“I was angry that people warned
also noted that Pantel has since
cancer registry, which maintains
Metro and they didn’t look into it
more comprehensive data around
sooner,” said second-year MSU
reporting,” wrote university
Denver student Daniel Jenkins.
operating officer, and AHEC Chief
spokesperson Matt Watson in
“I hoped a PSA would have come
an email to The Metropolitan. Nickeson said inspectors tested for radon, ionizing radiation, heavy metals and volatile organic
Department of Transportation over
called asbestos. In 2010, the West
who had occupied an office
Health and Environment’s state
such as Elyria-Swansea’s long
Holmes and Vice President Braeden
to asbestos abatement. The same
“Those reported cases and
hurt from 20th century pollution,
history with the pesky, fatal mineral
sent me an article, and then that
MSU Denver Dean of Students
to be legacy polluters. Denver
Assembly President Danielle
that had been trying to erase
Central Classroom building.
welding and auto shops, which the
documented fight with the Colorado The Auraria Campus has a
learned that four faculty members
worked in West or the adjacent
area was once home to industrial
has its history with people being
Asbestos? ‘That’s not the case here’
students highest on the university’s
MSU Denver was in a relatively The bells rang when the school
division of the Chemetron Corp. The
article mentions are considered
AHEC declined to disclose who
“I was angry that people warned Metro and they didn’t look into it sooner.” – Daniel Jenkins
a pickle factory and the cylinder gas
What now? New student orientation is currently taking place for MSU
“If there were two cases of mesothelioma, or even one, then it would be cause for concern. But that’s not the case here.”
Denver. As guides show tour groups the ins and outs of campus, one question looms in their minds, even larger than where their classes are: “Is this campus safe?” Sampler and Walker emphasized that no data shows the building as unsafe to occupy, and unless
– Cecile Rose
a bombshell drops on Monday, there’s little to suggest otherwise.
When Sampler and Walker sat
The second town hall is
down in their cushioned chairs
scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, Aug.
in front of concerned students,
12, in the King Center Concert
staff, faculty and curious media
Hall. Met Media will provide live
Executive Officer Colleen Walker
on July 25, asbestos wasn’t out of
updates and a story detailing the
out on what’s happening and why
reiterated in the first town hall that
the question. Since then, it seems
announcements afterward.
they are concerned sooner.”
the investigation was geared toward
more likely that it is an entire
calming public concern rather than
country away from the burning
legitimate fear of a serious health
question, “Did faculty get cancer
The Denver Post, Fox31 and Denver7 all reported on the first
been in contact with SGA. Larry Sampler, MSU Denver chief
Additional reporting by Brady Pieper.
4a
OPINIONS
AUGUST 14, 2019
Food diversity on campus is a shame
staff Editor-in-Chief
Monday: Big Mac, coffee.
the prestigious Tivoli food
Campus represents this historic
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
Tuesday: Subway sub, coffee.
court appears to be a bidding
meal genre with a completely
Managing Editor
Wednesday: Big Mac,
process in which the highest
authentic Qdoba. It is a shame.
Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
Subway sub and coffee.
bidder wins the mantle of next
Starting to sense a trend?
The campus has made strides
Photo Editor
best collegiate chow consigner.
toward food diversity with a new
These world-renowned
But as students of this storied
restaurant called Slurp, which
Kaileigh Lyons klyons9@msudenver.edu
restaurants lie at the fingertips
campus, we have been failed by
made its debut in Summer 2019
Design Editor
of Auraria students wanting
our system one too many times.
and brings a new flare to the
to eat a good meal.
campus — pho. The Biker Jim’s
Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu
Starbucks’ dominance over our
hot dog cart outside of the King
News Editor
food choices, it has destroyed any
Center provides a variety of
Heather Davis hdavis16@msudenver.edu
With McDonald’s and
The food options on campus are less diverse than a Utah frat party. I’m pretty sure half of
By Brady Pieper
chance for small food ventures
delicious sausages comprised of
the food vendors exist solely as
bpieper3@msudenver.edu
to join the fold. I would love to
several exotic meats like ostrich
see representation from small
and rattlesnake. But neither
DJ Lincks dlincks@msudenver.edu
token restaurants so the campus
Features Editor
doesn’t get sued for not having an
The limited options at McDonald’s
businesses on campus. The food
of these exciting options do
Assitant Features Editor
obligatory Asian fusion vendor.
and quality of Subway don’t
truck mondays promotion is a step
enough to combat the lackluster
do any justice for the weight-
towards a long-term, everyday
food options on campus.
Jeff Ritchie jritchi3@msudenver.edu
watchers out there, either.
solution. As a student on the
The lack of nutritious options on campus provides a treacherous
Big Macs, Starbucks and
Sports Editor
For new students, I share this
state’s largest campus in one of
disappointment — the lunch of
Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
to eat healthy. Have you ever
advice — take the train, get food
the state’s most diverse cities, I
my cheerless collegiate career.
Assistant Sports Editor
tried to go on a fast food diet
downtown. Sixteenth street is only
would love to expand my culinary
and attempted to lose weight?
a few stops away on the light rail.
experiences before I graduate.
Brady Pieper is a second year sports
tmead1@msudenver.edu
It doesn’t work, and I am not
Take the D, F or H lines and you
Things aren’t looking good.
media student at MSU Denver
Spanish Editor
asking Jared Fogle for advice
have a plethora of options. Deep
and the host of the Pieper Sports
Sarah Lease
(#NotMySpokesperson). The one
dish pizza, Hard Rock Cafe and
of quick and cheap food, but
Podcast. He is a multimedia journalist
sarah.lease@cudenver.edu
salad joint, Alfresco Greens, in
rocky mountain oysters triumph
would it hurt to include a level
and has contributed to MetTv, Met
Copy Editor
the Tivoli food court is delicious,
over the food options on Auraria.
of cultural diversity? Denver
Radio and The Metropolitan.
Daniel Sutton
climb for anyone that is trying
but it is the only healthy option for those who want a slim meal.
The process by which a new vendor is accepted into
I understand the appeal
Taylor Mead
has some of the best hispanic
dsutton3@msudenver.edu
cuisine in the country and Auraria
Director of Met Media Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu Assistant Director of Met Media Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu
Broaden horizons while traveling them As another summer interlude
routines and taking risks is how
for most people. This kind of travel
comes to a close, millions of people
Westerners learn to appreciate
doesn’t have to be a spring break
are returning home, unpacking and
the privileges we really have.
vacation to Florida. It can be as
preparing to go back to work, school
Conversely, it can also awaken us
small as escaping a few miles west
or less mundane responsibilities.
to the flaws in the way we live.
to the mountains for a weekend.
The things we take for granted
Some of those people are returning
Psychologist Elizabeth Scott
the same person they were
can have one meaning at home, but
wrote on Verywell Mind that travel
when they left, but others have
mean something totally different
wards off burnout and promotes a
seen or done things that have
far away. For example, Americans
stress-free, healthy lifestyle. Scott
changed their lives. This is part of
classify socialism with marxism
writes that sometimes the best way
why travel is crucial to personal
and communism, while European
to manage stress is to change your
growth, and the best part is, travel
By Megan Webber
countries like Denmark associate
situation, and changing the ways
can mean an infinite number of
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
it with leftist forms of democracy.
you respond to stressful situations.
Discovering a new way to look
things for different people.
To be a citizen of the world,
The ability to travel comes
mindedness and an ignorance not of
at things leads to debate, which
you don’t have to speak multiple
less from how you live, and more
fact but of experience that can limit
can make positive change.
languages or visit every continent.
from where you live. In the U.S.,
our abilities to be our best selves.
Another perk is the possibility of
But unless you open your eyes
being exposed to a new language.
to the possibilities offered by
travel, they need to make a certain
cultures as varying as the landscape.
Lead With Languages, a national
other cultures, you’ll only ever
amount of money and live a specific
A drive across state lines feel like
organization dedicated to improving
be a citizen of one place.
lifestyle. While there is a grain of
a journey to another country.
language proficiency, claims that
This is one of the wonders
people act like in order to “truly”
The U.S. is a vast country with
learning a second language is the
Megan Webber is a fourth year
of living in the U.S. A cross-
most valuable way to connect
journalism major with a minor
to meet people who have lived
country road trip doesn’t have
to a different culture. It leads to
in linguistics at MSU Denver.
in the same town or state their
to be expensive. Neither, for
greater understanding, which
She is currently the Managing
whole lives. According to a study
that matter, does an overseas
promotes tolerance, empathy and
Editor of The Metropolitan.
done by OnePoll, 11 percent of
trip, if you plan right.
acceptance of others, something
truth to this, it’s not the only factor. In the U.S., it’s not uncommon
Americans have never left the state. This can lead to a certain closed-
According to the UK newspaper The Independent, changing
you can never have too much of. Traveling is also a stress-reliever,
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AUGUST 14, 2019
FEATURES
5a
Dark fantasy adapts to modern reality By Brady Pieper
Richards said. “But I would get
bpieper3@msudenver.edu
to watch the cars and watch
now faces the horrors of a dying
the fields, and coming home I
industry, caused by the changing
would get to watch the stars.”
of the metaphorical guards.
It’s no secret that exhilarating adventures, horrific murders and
Richards’ fascination with
The columnist and author
Getting published has always been
intense mysteries lie within the
horror and dark fantasy would be
a struggle, but there is little value
world of books. Unfortunately,
influenced by her grandmother,
in traditional publishing today.
the 21st century is no haven
who would always tell stories
for authors and novelists. The
about the little people, pulling
don’t have enough money
prevalence of other popular
from her family’s eltic tales. She
to help authors market
mediums like television, video
consistently questioned whether
anymore, Richards said.
games and streaming services are
or not the fairies were moving
harming the once-invincible print
that leaf over there, highlighting
book scene. Cynthia Richards,
her imaginative antics.
an author of dark fantasy who
“She would take the time to
Publishing companies just
“Unless you’re James Patterson,” she chuckled. But regardless of the struggles she faces, Richards finds a
writes under the pen name
tell us kids these fairy stories,”
devoted audience for her stories.
“C.R.,” has fought her entire life
Richards said. “When I grew up, I
Richards is motivated by her
to protect the sanctity of the
would turn around and tell my little
fans, not the money. People
printed word and the fascination
nieces and nephews these little
coming up to her at Denver Pop
incited in her audience.
stories about these ‘little people.’”
Culture Con or recognizing her
Richards was born on an Army
Richards’ development into
at conventions give her joy.
base in Utah, consistently taking
a journalist taught her structure
“I write to give courage
road trips in a blue station wagon
and helped her learn the ropes,
and give people enjoyment,”
to her grandmother’s house in
learning even when the criticism
Richards says. “It doesn’t matter
Copperton, Utah — a small mining
gets tough that it isn’t personal.
how much money these make,
Photo obtained from Cynthia Richards via Facebook
town with a population under
She became a part-time columnist
or if they make the best sellers
1,000 people. When Richards
and took several different
list. It’s the fans that keep me
A headshot of author Cynthia “C.R.” Richards. Her third novel, “Creed of the Guardian,”will be released on Oct. 18.
visited Copperton, the town
paths: food critic, entertainment
writing. I have the best readers.
boasted old playgrounds with tin
reviewer and “cranky” editor.
fantasy into the modern world
The third book in the
slides and small houses all hidden
Unfortunately for the devoted
series is my heart. My heart
is something that Richards has
Heart of the Warrior series
by a bowl of hills. It may be just a
writer, times began to change.
is in it and I want to make
been trying to do since she
is releasing October 18. The
short drive from Salt Lake City, but
Digital media is at the forefront
sure it gets out there at the
was a kid, finding the “little
“Creed of the Guardian” is
Copperton was its own little world.
of changing printed content
quality that I want it to.”
people” with her grandma.
available for preorder now.
“They always put me in the
“This Heart of the Warrior
like books and newspapers,
Today, finding success as
back, really in the crawlhole,
pushing those mediums into
an author is a journey of major
writer continues to this day, and
because I was the youngest,”
next-generation fairy tails.
tribulations. Adapting dark
against all odds — she thrives.
Richards’ endless mission as a
Review: Tarantino hits another homerun By Megan Webber
while an eight-month pregnant
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
Tate is home next door with her
Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and
in a way different from reality. Charles Manson was arrested
husband and two friends. This was
two months after the murders, as
the year that the Manson family
were the other members of his cult
Leonardo DiCaprio. This is the trio’s
broke into Tate’s home and killed her
who were there that night, including
first collaboration in a feature film.
and everyone else present. Rolling
Tex Watson. Manson doesn’t
And, surprisingly, “Once Upon a
Stone called the murders “brutal”
appear in the film and is replaced
Time in Hollywood” is sweeping
and “chaotic,” not to mention the
by Watson. Tarantino’s reasoning
pop culture with its charm, flash
long spiral of information that
for leaving Manson out is unclear,
and a seemingly unlikely success.
led to the discovery of the truth
but his portrayal of the Manson
50 years after the incident.
family is thrilling, regardless. Booth
While Tarantino’s films are known for wacky, sometimes-violent
To understand the comedy and
endings and lengthy plots, different
chilling cleverness of what Tarantino
he meets a young girl who says
images come to mind in terms of
did with his movie, a viewer would
she wants him to meet her family.
Pitt and DiCaprio: the dashingly
have to be somewhat well-versed in
The encounter is less than friendly,
handsome hero on the bow of
the Tate murders and the history of
especially when Booth learns that
the Titanic, the daring Montana
the Manson family. The finale of the
his old friend and movie-making
man and the intellectual and
film portrays the not-so-real events
partner, George Spahn, is visually
emotional whirlwind that was the
of that night in violent clarity while
impaired and living with the family.
life of Benjamin Button. If you were
also making fun of the antagonists
planning on going to see “Once
and making the scene laughable.
Upon a Time in Hollywood” just to
Margot Robbie, who plays Tate, Photo obtained from Wikimedia Commons
look at the lead actors and reminisce about when they were young, Tarantino had other plans for you. The film is loosely based
Quentin Tarantino enjoys himself at the César Awards ceremony in Paris in 2014. His ninth film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” saw theatrical release on July 26 through Columbia Pictures.
on a real event that occurred in
first comes across the family when
The finale takes place six months after this encounter, which only makes the ending that much more
told The Today Show that Tate’s
dramatic and ironic. With just
sister Debra had given her and
enough mindless violence to make
Tarantino her blessing to portray
it a Tarantino staple, “Once Upon a
Tate in the film. Debra had given
Time in Hollywood” also manages
them some of Sharon’s jewelry
to be comedic in a way that has
Hollywood in 1969, with several
films who worries that his career
shinier, more traditionally happy
for Robbie to wear, and Tarantino
never been seen from DiCaprio
of the characters representing
is screeching to a halt. Pitt plays
scenes following their neighbor
had let her review the script before
or Pitt. In a time when it seems
real people. The two leading men,
his stuntman, handyman and
and aspiring actress Sharon Tate.
shooting the movie. Knowing that
that the only movies coming out
however, are both figments of
forever loyal friend, Cliff Booth.
Tarantino had the consent of the
to theaters are Disney remakes,
that the full story begins to come
Tate family to shoot his movie
Tarantino has managed to give us a refreshing new twisty tale.
Tarantino’s imagination. DiCaprio
The nearly three-hour long
It isn’t until the end of the film
plays Rick Dalton, a troubled actor
film portrays scenes featuring
together. Dalton and Booth return
this way makes it feel a little
with a background in western
Dalton and Booth intertwined with
home at the end of a long night,
better to watch the events unfold
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Welcome! Edition Special Back-to -School
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AUGUST 14, 2019
The where and when of MSU Denver’s extracurriculars and clubs
By DJ Lincks dlincks@msudenver.edu Getting involved in Student Activities can change the entire trajectory of one’s
critique, scientific experiment design, proposal processes and more.
college experience. It motivates students to get involved with a community, whether
They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at students may contact the club’s official
They meet Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in
culture, both old and new.
8 a.m. in PE 205. For more information, They meet from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the
email at dancetroupe@msudenver.
Tivoli. For more information, students may
it be expanding on previously existing
Plaza 220. For more information, students
edu or club president Andy Nuanhngam
contact the club’s official email, animeclub@
interests with like-minded peers, or
may contact club president Elizabeth
at anuanhng@msudenver.edu.
msudenver.edu or club president Cin
exploring a new interest that could lead
Malagisi, at malagisi@msudenver.edu.
offers over 100 organizations ranging from
Women in Science and Engineering:
Linguistics to Brewing to Geography to Integrative Health, and dozens in between.
Information on the clubs listed and The Auraria Campus Anime Club
Women in Science and Engineering is
Whatever your interest may be, it is likely
“dedicated to Metro women majoring in
that MSU Denver has a club for it. On the
STEM (science, technology, engineering,
off chance that there isn’t, however, the
and math) fields.” They provide a support
university offers the opportunity to start
system and encourage long-term personal
any club with minimal requirements.
relationships between student and faculty.
MSU Denver Improv Club:
Mitchell at cmitch50@msudenver.edu.
Auraria Campus Anime Club:
to a life-changing passion. MSU Denver
how to start a student organization
provides a space for all who are
can be found online through MSU
interested in Anime and Japanese
Denver’s student activities webpage.
They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 p.m., and the meeting
The Improv Club aims to improve
location is to be announced. For more
improv talent by “instilling in members life
information, students may contact the
skills such as teamwork, self-confidence,
club’s official email at womeninscience@
and playing well that they can carry
msudenver.edu or club president Dawn
with them beyond MSU Denver.”
Brady at dbrady13@msudenver.edu.
They meet Fridays from 2 p.m.-
MSU Denver French Club:
4 p.m. in the Tivoli 740. For more information, students may email
The MSU Denver French Club is
the club’s official email at improv@
“dedicated to learning more about
msudenver.edu, or club president Adelyn
French and Francophone culture.”
A. Himle at ahimle@msudenver.edu. Meeting times and locations vary
MSU Denver Chess Club:
each year. For more information, students may contact the club’s official
The MSU Denver Chess Club organizes and facilitates chess meet-ups.
email at frenchclub@msudenver.edu or club president Leeza Etzenhouser at letzenho@msudenver.edu.
They meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Aerospace and Engineering Building. For more
MSU Denver Dance Troupe Association for Performance Productions:
information, students may contact the club’s official email at cnaylor1@msudenver.
The MSU Denver Dance Troupe
edu, or club president Matt McMahon,
Association for Performance Productions
at mmcmah13@msudenver.edu.
“pursues the interests of its members in working, performing, and presenting
MSU Denver Psychology and Research Club:
dance productions for the Metro campus, dance major, and dance community of Denver.” The organization
The MSU Denver Psychology and
Photo by Joel Mathew | jmathe19@msudenver.edu
also partners with the Department
Auraria Campus student activites and organization on display at Fall Fest on Sept. 18, 2018.
Research club helps with developing
of Human Performance and Sport to
MSU Denver and Auraria Campus have a variety of clubs and organizations for students.
research questions, literature
produce events throughout the year.
AUGUST 14, 2019
FOR FALL 2019
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By Taylor Mead tmead1@msudenver.edu MSU Denver athletics looks to continue a long history of success with its fall sports
coaches Gen Henderson and Megan Remec into the mix. Both teams kick off the regular
teams: volleyball, men’s and
season the first week of Sept. with
women’s soccer, and men’s
the men’s team at St. Mary’s and
and women’s tennis.
the women’s team at home playing
MSU Denver offers a variety
at the Regency Athletic Complex
of NCAA verified sports for both
against Western Washington
men and women, where students
University. The Rocky Mountain
compete at the highest level to
Athletic Conference Coaches
showcase their skills. Here’s what
Preseason poll projects the
you should know about what
women’s team to finish 4th this
is going on for the beginning
upcoming season, while the men’s
of the athletic school year:
team is projected to place 8th.
Both the women’s and men’s
The volleyball team is hoping
soccer teams kick off their season
for another stellar season, aiming
with preseason expedition
to reach the RMAC tournament for
matches on Aug. 18 by facing
the 20th time in a row. The team
off against Laramie County
has also been successful off the
Community College. The men’s
court, securing the AVCA Team
team replaced their long-tenured
Academic Award for the second
head coach Jeremy Tittle with
consecutive year and for the fifth
new blood Hank Lewis on Aug. 1.
time since 2000. The team posted
Meanwhile, the women’s team will
a 3.40 combined GPA in 2018-2019,
be incorporating new assistant
joining 141 other NCAA Division
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver’s Kayla White and Alyssa Kelling watch their play unfold in their game against CSU-Pueblo on Oct. 13, 2018 at the Auraria Event Center. The Roadrunners won 4-0. II schools to earn the award. The Roadrunners have only
Matches for the Roadrunners
winning her second RMAC Player
start on Sept. 7 for the MSU
one senior in middle blocker
of the Year in three seasons, and
Denver Invitational before the
Alyssa Kelling, who was named
Helena Steenberg, the reigning
men travel to CSU-Pueblo to
to the All-RMAC second team in
RMAC Freshman of the Year,
face multiple schools from Sept.
2018. The team opens up regular
returns for the Roadrunners
13-14 while the women play
season play on Sept. 6. against
after leading the team in singles
Nebraska-Kearney on Sept. 12
Western Oregon University and
victories, going 18-6 in 2018-2019.
at the Regency Athletic Complex
will host the Division II Volleyball
The men’s tennis team looks
before making the same trip.
Championship from Dec. 12-14
to bounce back after a 9-8 record
at the Auraria Events Center.
in 2018 behind senior Alejandro
semester approaching, MSU
The women’s tennis team looks
Roadrunner Yannick Schad and Rattler Lewis Wilson fight for the ball in the first half of the game of Metropolitan State University of Denver versus St. Mary’s University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Aug. 31, 2018. Rattlers beat the Roadrunners 2-1.
she continued her dominance,
With the dawn of a new
Martinez-Morilla from Madrid,
Denver sports seasons are
to repeat as RMAC champions
Spain. The 2018 RMAC Freshman
waking up from their summer-
after finishing last season with
of the Year enters the season
long slumber making it hard not
a record of 13-10. Tabitha Porter
tied for 13th in career singles
to be excited for the new year.
returns for her senior year after
victories at MSU Denver.
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AUGUST 14, 2019
“Club sports are entirely run by students.
By Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu Through MSU Denver’s Campus Recreation
cart allows the program to go anywhere at any time, making it easier than ever to
of Campus Recreation sports, students on
budgets, meetings and scheduling,” Lamothe
participate in any game you can think of.
Auraria Campus have the opportunity to
said. “These are real-world skills that these
Lamothe and his team have a detailed
program, students on Auraria Campus are
students who are interested in going into
schedule on the MSU Denver website
able to build their skills and widen their
these fields after school could gain outside the
where they look to “focus on a single-
interests with Intramural and Club Sports.
classroom to give them a leg up in their field.”
elimination tournament rather than casual
The program offerings include
Campus Recreation is trying to bridge
more common sports like ice hockey,
the gap on campus for the students who do
2K20 and Rocket League make up a weekly
men’s volleyball and baseball to
classes mostly or entirely online and only
schedule that takes place on Wednesdays
non-traditional sports like esports
visit campus on occasion. One way they’re
in the P.E. Building’s conference room from
and the Auraria Ski and Ride.
doing that is the introduction of esports.
12-2 p.m., home to Campus Recreation’s
A membership with Campus Recreation
“We entered the esports world in the
build experience while staying included in campus activities free of charge.
play.” Popular games like Fortnite, NBA
quickest-growing intramural.
gives students the ability to exercise, engage
summer of 2019 with open recreation with
with each other, relieve stress and more. All
just a few students interested and now
growing sports at MSU Denver, ice hockey
these things are easily available to all MSU
today, we’re working on building an esports
stands as one of the most successful. The
Denver students since any fees required for
club team as well as growing the intramural
team is part of the Big Mountain Hockey
these activities are already paid for in tuition.
esports league,” Lamothe said. “Esports is
Conference and took home their first BMHC
no longer just a niche or a hobby; it is here to
regular-season title in February. Since
baseball, and poms are ways for students
stay in the industry and there’s a real reason
2014, the program has been recognized as
to broaden their horizons, including
A long list of club sports like ice hockey,
With so many options across the offerings
From day-to-day activities to things like
While esports is one of the fastest-
to believe it is going to continue to grow.”
an ACHA program and “has made regular
many skills that extend beyond the sports
A rolling cart sits anchored by two
appearances on the national stage, twice
world. According to Assistant Director of
large BenQ monitors, an esports industry
finishing in the top ten,” according to the
Recreation and Leadership, David Lamothe,
standard, in the corner of Lamothe’s
team’s official website. Forward Austin Shea,
students committed to playing club sports
office, overflowing with multiple gaming
vgoaltender Jake Larson and defenseman and
get to sharpen skills they might miss in
consoles, games and various electronic
captain Anthony Newsome were all named
these areas outside the classroom.
equipment. Lamothe says the mobile
to the All-Conference team last season.
Photo by Rich Allen | richallen44@gmail.com
The MSU Denver hockey team gathers around forward Dylan van Luewen-Hall after his game tying goal against CSU in the second period of their match up at Sport Stable in Superior on Sept. 29. MSU Denver won 2-1.
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SPORTS
AUGUST 14, 2019
Men’s soccer adds Lewis as new head coach Tittle out as head coach of men’s soccer program just a month before opening day By Will Satler
with the Bahamas men’s national
said. “My mentors and friends, and
San Antonio against St. Mary’s
wsatler@msudenver.edu
team as a member of the technical
the successful seasons we shared,
University, where the program
staff throughout the 2000-03
have prepared me for my dream
has never won. Lewis’ first home
Olympic and World Cup qualifiers.
job: leading MSU Denver back to
match falls on Sept. 15 against
“I have long admired MSU
greatness, transforming the lives
Chaminade University, the first matchup between the two schools.
A new face will be manning the sideline while the MSU Denver men’s soccer team is
Denver, both as a Coloradan
of student-athletes, and striving
on the pitch — Hank Lewis.
and from my experience as a
to grow Roadrunner soccer into
coach in the RMAC,” Lewis told
Denver’s soccer team and the jewel
athletics at MSU Denver, announced
Anthony Grant, director of
roadrunnerathletics.com. “I have
of western region collegiate soccer.”
Aug. 1 that Lewis would become
been humbled with the opportunity
the new head coach of the program.
to take part in transforming
he has served on advisory boards
He looks to add to the program’s
the lives of its student-athletes
and panels for a range of state and
five appearances in the NCAA
and leading MSU Denver back
national non-profit organizations
Division II tournament and three
into the national conversation
focused on issues from equal
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
of collegiate men’s soccer.”
rights to arts and education.
tournament championships. “We had a number of excellent
Lewis has been a part of six
Lewis calls Golden home, where
conference championships as
Tittle finished last season with a
part of the coaching staff for The
9-10 overall record and 8-6 record
stood out because of his impressive
Air Force Academy and Colorado
in RMAC play, Grant and MSU
credentials and because of the
School of Mines, where they
Denver chose to go in a different
respect and praise he has received
experienced late postseason runs.
direction with the leadership
from the local soccer community,”
His highest finish with Mines was
of the men’s soccer program,
Grant told roadrunnersathletics.
the Elite Eight in the Division II
according to an official statement
com. “We’re excited to have a man
NCAA Tournament in 2015.
from the MSU Denver athletics
of his character leading our program as we seek to take the next step.” Lewis, a former goalkeeper, last played in the Bahamas before building an illustrious career as
The newly-named head coach spoke highly of Colorado
communications department. quickly, with the Roadrunners’ first
period of his coaching career.
exhibition on Aug. 18 in Denver at
“The best years of my coaching
Photo obtained from Colorado School of Mines Athletics
Lewis will need to get acclimated
soccer, where he has spent a long
The Regency Athletic Complex,
an assistant coach in collegiate
career have been at two Colorado
with their first regular-season
soccer. He also had a brief stint
collegiate soccer programs,” Lewis
matchup coming up on Sep. 6 in
ROADRUNNER BRIEFS Men’s basketball returns from Costa Rica travels MSU Denver’s men’s basketball took a week-long trip to Costa Rica earlier this summer to represent the university abroad. The team completed community service events while also sightseeing, zip lining, spending time at the beach and of course, playing basketball. It was the program’s first international trip, according to Roadrunner Athletics, and even included the four incoming players. While getting in additional practice time allowed by the NCAA, the Roadrunners took on a team called the Costa Rica AllStars as well as San Ramon ARBA. Lara added to cross country and track and field staff
After former head coach Jeremy
candidates to choose from, but Hank
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New MSU Denver men’s soccer coach Hank Lewis. Lewis previously coached at Colorado School of Mines.
Nicholas Lara, a seven-time national champion and 13-time AllAmerican at Adams State University, was named the newest head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams on Aug. 6. He was also named the assistant coach of the men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Lara is a member of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame and will look to bolster his deep legacy as an athlete at Adams State and now as a coach at MSU Denver. Roadrunners 5K registration open
Pieper’s guide to your fantasy football draft By Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
Training camp, the Hall of Fame Game, and HBO’s Hard Knocks indicate the NFL preseason is arriving. With professional football’s longawaited return comes what has separated families and caused arguments for decades while simultaneously becoming the most popular American fantasy sport. Here’s what you need to know to dominate your fantasy league come opening weekend on Sept. 8. The Snake Draft is the standard route for fantasy football GMs in which most encounter. In a Snake Draft, every round, the draft order reverses. Hence, the player picking first in round one will pick last in round two. Your best targets in the draft have a few different factors that rank them so highly. Reliability and targeting players that stay on the field is incredibly important, as is talent and production.
Similarly, players that produced highly the year before without many factors inhibiting their growth are also important. A great example of a reliable and highly productive player is Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. He isn’t competing for his job and he has stayed healthy producing at very high numbers. Quarterbacks can wait. Drafting a quarterback early is a sign of a new player — don’t be the guy to draft Tom Brady round one. Quarterbacks are mostly consistent when it comes to fantasy production. Every year, there are about 15 consistent quarterbacks that can be starters for a fantasy team. The top tier of quarterbacks are not worth selecting in the first three rounds. Although they produce a lot of points, there are more important players to target early. Late round gems can be any players that fall beyond the 7th round. Rookies are always hot targets when it comes to lateround gems but unless the rookie
Washington Park will be home to the third annual Roadrunners 5K coming up on Oct. 5. Early Bird Registration — $10 for students, $20 for alumni, $30 for community members — is available until Sept. 15. After that date, registration costs increase by $5, with all proceeds benefitting the men’s and women’s cross country programs. The Roadrunners 5K, part of Fall Alumni Weekend, is just one of many events happening that weekend and follows collegiate races for MSU Denver. “Coaches’ Corner” set to return Aug. 19
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is undoubtedly starting, it isn’t worth the pick. Players you can target should be rebounding from injuries. These players tend to scare off the early round selections and fall to the later round because of injury. Players like Jimmy Garoppolo will not be selected early, but has a high upside and a good opportunity to rebound this season. There are some red flags waving that you’ll need to avoid. Some of these players will harm your ability to beat your stepfather
in your league. Do not pick players with a lengthy injury history, players not guaranteed a starting spot or players that are currently holding out for contract reasons. Limit the players from your favorite team, fantasy starts with fan but winning doesn’t. Whether you’re a fantasy football pro and you’re playing for money or extreme bragging rights, or just getting started for the first time, use these tips to make sure you’re at the top of your league at the end of the season.
The weekly live show “Coaches’ Corner” hosted by MSU Denver athletics will make its return with the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m. with Eric Lansing. The first show will feature Director of Athletics Anthony Grant, new men’s soccer head coach Hank Lewis and women’s soccer head coach, Tracy Chao. The show takes place in the Tivoli Tap House and is open to the general public, who are welcome to enjoy food and drinks during the show. The full schedule of guests is featured on roadrunnersathletics. com, set to run through May 2020.
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EVENTS
AUGUST 14, 2019
MSU DENVER EVENTS
Roadrunner Rally Date Location
Aug. 15 King Center Concert Hall
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LOCAL EVENTS
Third Friday Art Walk Date Location
Aug. 16 MSUD Center for Visual Arts
Anastasia Date Location
It’s Not You, It’s Me The Second City Aug. 7 - 18 Buell Theatre
Date Location
July 31 - Aug. 25 Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar
Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Time
6 – 8 p.m.
Time
Varies
Time
Varies
Welcome Week: SGA Meet & Greet Date Location
Aug. 19 Tivoli Quad
Welcome Week: Student Activities Date Location
Aug. 20 Tivoli Quad
Apollo 11: First Steps Date Location
May 16 - Sept. 1 Phipps IMAX Theater at
Big Jay Oakerson Date Location
Aug. 15 - 17 Comedy Works
DMNS Price
Free
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
$20 - 28
Time
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Time
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Time
Varies
Time
Varies
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins
Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers
Date
Aug. 12 - 14
Date
Aug. 16 - 18
Date
Location
Coors Field
Location
Coors Field
Location
Aug. 19 Broncos Stadium
Rocky Mountain Vibes vs. Ogden Raptors Date Location
Aug. 17 Colorado Springs
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
Varies
Time
Varies
Time
6 p.m.
Time
6 p.m.
Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United Date Location
Aug. 14 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo Date Location
Aug. 17 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
University of Denver vs. Air Force Date Location
Aug. 17 University of Denver
University of Denver vs. Colorado School of Mines Date Location
Aug. 15 University of Denver
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
6 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
12 p.m.
Time
6 p.m.
Yonder Mountain Stringband
Milk Carton Kids
CONCERTS
Mumford & Sons Date Location
Aug. 15 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Shakey Graves Date Location
Aug. 15 Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Date Location
Aug. 16 Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Date Location
Aug. 17 Fiddler’s Green Ampitheatre
Price
$40 - 100
Price
$40 - 65
Price
$45 - 80
Price
$40 - 100
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
6 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
Slightly Stoopid Date
Aug. 17
Location Red Rocks Ampitheatre
The B-52’s Date Location
Folks Festival Aug. 18 Fiddler’s Green Ampitheatre
Date Location
Aug. 18 Planet Bluegrass Ranch
Price
$21 - 85
Price
$30 - 250
Price
$75+
Time
5:30 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
12 p.m.
5280 Listening Club, MSU Denver ’s weekly album review podcast, features a new artist every Saturday. Catch the crew dissecting lyrics, instrumentals and cultural significance at mymetmedia.com
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Overheard
Horoscopes
“That’s not a good sign. Nobody should be glad I’m here.”
Capricorn
Cancer
“Not every Eminem fan is named Kyle, but every Kyle is an Eminem fan.”
Be wary of those who try to sell you things and thoughts with clever pitches. Make sure to study thoroughly and independently in order to come to your own conclusions.
Child of the moon, you’re experiencing difficulty making decisions. Be sure to remember that usually the best solution is the simplest one.
“This is why I love drinking every day.”
Aquarius
Leo
Pay attention to the seemingly invaluable. Utilize intuition to explore the things you may have a particular inkling about. It could lead you down a road of passion and self-discovery.
Now is a time to value privacy. Others have no problem displaying themselves to the world, but often Leos have a good sense for working things out on their own.
Pisces
Virgo
“I’ve spent more of my life drinking than they have driving.”
Top 5
Pisces are known to find the best in others, even if it is not immediately obvious. Use this to your advantage and find your own beauty through others eyes.
You’re going through a difficult time dealing with a loss, Virgo. Be sure to remember that recovery is in your future.
Aries
Libra
Great things are in the future, and you have plenty reason to feel hopeful, but be sure to balance that future with the present. Don’t lose sight of what you have.
A trip of some sort would greatly ease tensions in your life, Libra. Make time to explore new environments alone.
Taurus
Scorpio
The end of summer may bring hesitations for you, Taurus. Make sure to maintain organization and keep focused on future
Scorpios tend to be beings of habit. Utilize a familiar resource in a new way, and you may discover a fruitful outcome.
Gemini
Sagittarius
The Twins are often pulled in two directions, and you may be experiencing difficulty choosing. Focus on the middle.
You are in a period of overwhelming stress. Take time for self care, Sagittarius, and you will overcome this obstacle.
films of 2019 1.The Chambermaid— Directed by Lila Avilés 2. The Peanut Butter Falcon— Directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz 3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood— Directed by Quentin Tarantino ’ 4. Midsommar— Directed by Ari Aster 5. Hail Satan?— Directed by Penny Lane
Photo of the Month It’s a sight all too familar to today’s
domestic terrorist murdered 22 shoppers
America— makeshift memorials outside some
in an El Paso, Texas Walmart, residents of
innocuous building, plastered with pictures
Dayton, Ohio were wracked by their own
of loved ones gone but not forgotten. And
spree shooter. And so, while to many Aug.
yet, John Locher’s picture for the Associated
3-4 will merely join an ever lengthening list of
Press speaks to more than a woman in
unconscionable violence, for the residents of
grief. The makeshift memorial, with its neat
two American cities they will be etched into
row of white crosses, recalls Arlington as
their collective consciousness, their pains
much as it does an Aurora theater or Las
intrinsically linked, their grief a language that
Vegas concert in a society where many feel
a growing number of communities share, and
increasingly under siege. A mentality that
their sights seemingly business as usual.
was only reinforced when, a day after a
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Photo by John Locher | Photo obtained from the Associated Press
A woman grievs at a memorial for victims of the El Paso Walmart shooting, Aug. 6th.
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