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Bluebird flies with Phora Indie rapper makes Denver his latest stop on headlining tour story on pg. 6
Photo by Trystin Swan | tswan1@msudenver.edu
Phora inspires his audience to hold up a peace sign at his concert on Sept. 15 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.
Volleyball beats nation’s best Roadrunners top reigning champs, No. 1 Tampa By James Burky | Connor Dockery
Tarleton State University, No. 15 Southwest
and got it when they topped the No. 1
jburky@msudenver.edu | cdockery@msudenver.edu
Minnesota State University and No. 13
team and reigning national champion,
performances of Lai, who posted 10 kills
Barry University. They may have won just
University of Tampa, to close the weekend.
and seven blocks, and outside hitter Kayla
The MSU Denver volleyball team beat
five of the 14 sets, but MSU Denver lost
The win was bolstered by the
“I think we have really realized what
White’s team-leading 15 kills. Beating
the best team in the nation as part of the
by an average score of approximately
our potential is,” outside hitter Avaline Lai
the nation’s top team is always worthy
Colorado Premier Challenge on Sept.
four points in their nine losses. But as the
told Roadrunnersathletics.com. “We have
of praise, but the words leading up to
13 and 14 at the Auraria Event Center.
old saying goes, “almost” only matters
a higher expectation for ourselves coming
that exclamation mark weren’t pretty.
in horseshoes and hand grenades.
out of this tournament. It was awesome
The showcase saw the Roadrunners face four ranked teams, losing to: No. 9
The Roadrunners needed validation
to see what we’re capable of doing.”
| Continued on pg. 8
INSIDE
NEWS
| pg. 2
OPINION
| pg. 4
FEATURES
| pg. 6
SPORTS
| pg. 8
MSU Denver continues search for
We need to change the catatonic
See Phoras Phabulous Performance
A busy week of MSU Denver
new provost
campus life
in Photos
athletics in review
NEWS
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The search for MSU Denver’s new provost
Looking towards what the future looks like once Vicki Golich leaves and her successor has to be found of the academic priorities for the
By Herman Guzman-Ibarra
university are one of the main
hguzmani@msudenver.edu
responsibilities of the The Division
He also mentioned how it would trickle down and impact students. “Provost Golich has done a lot
of Academic & Student Affairs,
of work in terms of supporting
MSU Denver’s Provost Vicki
and Golich leads that. Working
faculty development and
Golich is set to retire after serving
to directly influence decisions
helping our faculty be better
the university for 11 years and
regarding aspects of student life
at their jobs — that means our
working in academia since
like curricula or degree programs
students are being served more
1974. The search for a suitable
— all the things that play a critical
effectively,” Henry said. “When
successor is now underway.
role in MSU Denver’s academic
Provost Golich leaves, another
affairs — are run by that divison.
person comes in. Whoever
Golich announced her retirement on Aug. 15 and
Golich became Provost
that might be, that person will
has seen a positive response
and Executive Vice President
have different philosophies,
from peers. Vice Provost for
of Academic Affairs at MSU
priorities and strategies for
Faculty Affairs Bill Henry is
Denver in Sept. 2009. She has
dealing with these types of
grateful for all she’s done and
held faculty and administrative
issues, and we’ll just have to wait
happy to see her rest, however
positions at Pennsylvania State
and see how that plays out.”
he feels the future is hazy.
University and California State
“Any time there’s change,
In the State of the University
University San Marcos, where
address on Sept. 10, MSU Denver
there’s gonna be a little bit of
she served as Dean of the
President Janine Davidson also
anxiety associated with that,”
College of Arts and Sciences.
spoke about the change and
Henry said. “Now that she’s
Henry went into detail
leaving, there’s gonna be a little
about how the change
bit of anxiety about who’s the next
would affect faculty.
person gonna be, what are their
“It’s gonna have a much more
Photo courtesy of MSU Denver
Vicki Golich, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at MSU Denver.
how much Golich has done for the university and its faculty.
her to stay on. Henry said that it
Davidson, and the search for a
“She’s compassionate,
“provided a sense of continuity
new provost will officially begin
brilliant and experienced,”
and stability as we were going
with a pair of town hall meetings
through this change in leadership.”
on Sept. 24-25 from 1-2 p.m. at the
Any kind of change will bring
Center for Advanced Visualization
priorities gonna be and how are
direct affect on the faculty than
Davidson said. “It’s all about
they gonna fit in at MSU Denver.”
it would on the students,” Henry
the students first and what we
said. “The affect on the students
can do, and she’s been helpful
new concerns and anxieties about
and Experiential Analysis venue
position, but one that is essential
is kind of one step removed. The
to me as a new president.”
what comes next, especially
on the fourth floor of the Jordan
in keeping the faculty engine
provost supports the programs
considering Golich’s tenure at
Student Success Building.
running. The provost is the Chief
that support the faculty, so faculty
two years ago, when former
the university. Nonetheless,
Academic Officer with an array of
are gonna be directly impacted
MSU Denver President Stephen
Golich’s farewell will be celebrated
duties. Creation and implemention
by this change in this position.”
Jordan left, but Davidson asked
“all damn year,” according to
Provost is a lesser known
Golich considered retiring
MSU Denver responds to CSU blackface situation By Megan Webber
chance to admit they made a mistake and
mwebber6@msudenver.edu
also allows the university to learn more about how to approach difficult situations.
Over the weekend of Sept. 7, a photo
Pantel said she was hesitant to say
posted to a private Instagram account began
exactly what would happen if MSU Denver
circulating throughout the Colorado State
students were involved in a situation like
University — Fort Collins community. The
CSU’s, but it would be taken seriously. She
photo showed four students in blackface with
called the photo “hurtful” and “awful.”
the caption, “Wakanda forevaa.”
“I think it’s really awful, and MSU
CSU’s president Joyce McConnell sent
Denver is an institution that’s been
an email to all students, staff and faculty the
really values-based,” she said.
following week, announcing the students
Danielle Holmes, president of MSU
in the photo would not be punished, but
Denver’s Student Government Assembly,
the university would plan events centered
said that as these situations come up,
around discussing the topic of inclusivity.
having a clearer plan for how MSU
MSU Denver has not released an
Denver tolerates hate speech may be
official response to the situation, but
something that needs to be addressed.
Dean of Students Braelin Pantel said
“Hate and racism is never tolerated in
it is not insignificant. She referenced
our department. We advocate for inclusion
the MSU Denver Student Code of
and equitable access,” Holmes said. She
Conduct, which states the university’s
added that while CSU decided not to punish
expectations of students and principles
Photo obtained from CBS local
that students are expected to adhere to.
The post from Instagram of Colorado State University students at the center of the blackface racist controversy was posted over the weekend of Sept. 7.
act differently. “We would advocate for
in a situation like what happened at
the code of conduct is designed to inspire
of the student code of conduct, the accused
to discuss what can be done to confront hate
CSU, where other community members
conversation and help the institution better
students are invited to a conversation with
speech, according to Pantel and Holmes.
were hurt and offended by the words of
understand situations involving students.
administration where the specific issues
The code of conduct does not explicitly state consequences for students involved
a small group of their peers. Pantel said
the students in the photo, SGA would punishment, for them to be expelled.” Like CSU, MSU Denver plans on continuing
In the event of any allegation of a violation
are addressed. This gives students the
NEWS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
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Youth climate protest hits Denver on Friday By Sabrina Laratta
countries, the majority close to her age.
fuel developments and emissions.
she wrote in her book. “Very, very
slarrat1@msudenver.edu
occasionally in the distant past, the planet
Demands will be made
Why they are protesting
On Friday Sept. 20, Thunberg and
Earth is in danger. According to NASA
has undergone change so wrenching that
A monumental youth-led climate strike will be taking place in U.S. cities on Friday, Sept. 20. Greta Thunberg, who inspired the protest,
the diversity of life has plummeted.” Some parts of the world are already
the Future Coalition will start a week of
the “planet’s average surface temperature
experiencing the effects of climate change.
climate change action demands with youth-
has risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit
Miami may be submerged underwater in
decided it was time the world demanded
led protests across the U.S. Thunberg
(0.9 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th
50 years. Saltwater has begun to infiltrate
lawmakers and leaders in their countries do
traveled for two weeks by a zero-emissions
century.” The rising temperatures are largely
Miami-Dade County’s drinking water, and 12
something about climate change. She started
boat. She plans to help lead the strike in
due to an increase in human made sources,
wastewater treatment plants in southeast
the movement on August 20, 2018 — she
New York, where she will be attending a
such as burning coal, animal agriculture,
Florida are 1-3 feet below the current sea
skipped school to protest at the steps of the
United Nations summit on climate action,
deforestation and greenhouse gases.
level, as reported by sealevelrise.org.
Swedish parliament demanding they take
according to The Washington Post.
action against climate change, according
There are catastrophic consequences to
NYC public schools tweeted that
The U.S. economy has also been
Earth’s warming temperatures: sea levels are
affected. The Fourth National Climate
to the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Soon
students participating in the climate strike
rising due to melting ice, ocean temperatures
Assessment, released by U.S. government
after, Thunberg gained a massive amount
are excused from school with parental
and acidity are rising, and natural disasters
agencies, said that with the absence
of young supporters as she led the fight
consent. Thunberg shared their tweet
are increasing in severity. Elizabeth Kolbert,
of global mitigation efforts, climate
towards a more sustainable future.
and responded by saying, “How will local
author of “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural
change consequences are going to
governments and schools in the rest of the
History,” said Earth is spiraling towards what
greatly impact American infrastructure,
world respond? Time is running out…”
is considered to be the “Sixth Extinction.”
tourism, agriculture and trade efforts.
In November 2018, more than 17,000 students in 24 different countries participated in, “Friday school strikes.” As of August
The demands of the strike are still
“No creature has ever altered life on
Denver’s march will take place from 11
2019, the total number of climate strikers
to be announced and may include
the planet in this way before, and yet
a.m. - 3 p.m. It will start at Union Station
had amassed 3.6 million people in 169
requesting more regulations on fossil
other, comparable events have occurred,”
and finish at the Colorado State Capitol.
Dissecting MSU Denver’s census Words by James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
Total students: 18,917
Graphics by Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu
Students 45 years old and over: 608 MSU Denver released the census data for Fall 2019 to faculty on Sept. 13, and the numbers offer a glimpse into the melting pot
Students 24 years old and younger: 11,969
that is the university’s student population. The data shows detailed demographic breakdowns for the student body. The school’s
Colorado residents: 18,255
hierarchy was concerned over declining fall enrollment. In July, the university was on course for a 7% drop in student enrollment from the previous year — MSU Denver’s
Students who take on-line and in-person classes: 7,227
budget allowed for 3%. Enrollment made that benchmark at the 11th hour in August, and currently sits at 1.8% down on Fall 2018.
Students of color: 8,727
When dissecting this year’s enrollment, a handful of figures stand out. MSU Denver is the first university in the state to be named a
First generation students: 10,581
Hispanic Serving Institution, and now posts a Hispanic or Latino population of 5,663
Students:
students, or just under 30% of enrollment. In
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
total, 46.1% of students are people of color. Students being the first in their family
STUDENTS AGE
to attend college often find themselves at
STUDENT ETHNICITY
MSU Denver, and this year is no different. Over half of the student body are first-
≥ 45 years old
Caucasian
generation students. Meaning, they’re
3.2%
the first people in their family to have next step in their academic career.
53.9% 16.2%
the resources or opportunity to take the 25-44 years old
33.5%
Other
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63.3%
com for the full report.
29.9%
≤ 24 years old Hispanic or Latino
Mean age: 24.9 years old
OPINIONS
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
It takes 20,000 to build a sustainable community
staff Editor-in-Chief
M
SU Denver has an apathy
and referendums in April 2019.
problem. Roadrunners
Blame for the lack of knowledge
“Last year, we had a hard time
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
with the elections, just getting
Managing Editor Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
scurry to class, then head home
falls on everyone’s shoulders. It
people on the ballot,” Holmes
or to work. Lost in the shuffle
falls on the students who couldn’t
said. “Already, reported by the
are students creating work that
care less about supporting
Dean of Students, we have 50
deserves to be seen, student
their peers and being active
more clubs created. Engagement
Herman Guzman-Ibarra hguzmani@msudenver.edu
athletes competing among the
in their local community.
has increased this year.”
Features Editor
nation’s best, or vital topics going unnoticed because no one is there.
James Burky
It’s a necessary routine for
Part of MSU Denver’s beauty
SGA will be doing a podcast
News Editor
Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
is its willingness to serve the
this semester, and the topics
underserved. The 40-year-old
directly relate to our day-
Sports Editor
to-day lives as students.
Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
a commuter school where the
attendance was a generously
single parent in a sports medicine
average student is almost a
counted 332, according to the
class shouldn’t be expected to
decade out of high school. But
NCAA. The women’s team,
attend afternoon events, but the
is like a relationship. If you put
that routine can also be straining.
meanwhile, saw an average of
excuse for most of us that take
little effort into it and expect
Kaileigh Lyons klyons9@msudenver.edu
Both student organizations and
294 people at home games. In
a free bus ride to campus every
everything to be fine, what you
Design Editor
students themselves have a duty
2014, the last time the men’s team
day, or live just a 10-minute
have is something toxic. But if you
to make sure that we take away
made the NCAA tournament,
walk away, is sheer apathy.
meet the other person halfway
Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu
something more from our college
that number sat at just 409 per
MSU Denver has nearly 20,000
and try to make something great,
experience than sleep deprivation
game. Let’s note that in terms
students, and it’s saddening
chances are you’ll succeed at that.
and a caffeine addiction.
of winning percentage, our
that a turnout of 20 people at
men’s basketball team is the
a student event is a success.
MSU Denver has approximately 19,000 students enrolled, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at turnouts for campus events.
best in Division II history. Not everyone is a sports fan,
Building a campus community
Even though there’s no on-campus housing, that
But this crisis is also rooted
doesn’t mean there can’t be
in the other side’s passiveness.
life within our student body.
Photo Editor
Spanish Editor Sarah Lease sarah.lease@cudenver.edu Copy Editors Jill Benson jbenso23@msudenver.edu Daniel Sutton
but every single Roadrunner
At Met Media, we’ve been
is impacted by the Student
reserved in pushing our brand and
James Burky is a fifth-year convergent
speakers, city council debates,
Government Assembly. Instead of
reminding our peers that some
journalism major with a minor in sports
thrilling sports games, plays
students turning out in droves to
of the best student journalism
media. He is the Editor-in-Chief for
Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
and concerts, and it seems
vote for the next SGA president
in the state comes from Tivoli
The Metropolitan. He hosts the Met
Assistant Director of Met Media
each event regularly draws
and to keep our RTD passes, it was
Room 313. Now, we’re being more
Radio podcast ``5280 Listening Club.”
little more than a huddle.
a struggle just to get students to
active in our promotion, but it
He has previously worked for the
Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu
know an election was happening.
shouldn’t have taken this long.
Boulder Daily Camera and currently
Auraria has hosted guest
It’s not that the events are boring, it’s that no one seems
According to Emily Willan, director
to know or care about them.
of operations and planning
president, also acknowledged that
for student affairs, only 1,233
while students haven’t been active,
students voted in SGA elections
her office can improve outreach.
In 2019, MSU Denver’s men’s basketball average home
Danielle Holmes, SGA
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Driving to school has become a more dangerous option for off-campus students
W
ho would have thought that
on I-25 should be one of the
one of the most utilized
biggest priorities for CDOT and
initiative in 2015, outlining their
methods of transport to a major
Denver representatives. It is
goals for the future, saying they
metropolitan commuter campus
of utmost importance that our
want to “improve the safety of
would be the most dangerous?
representatives advocate for
Colorado’s transportation network
Students flood trains, buses, their
more expedient long-term safety
by reducing the rate and severity
cars and all sorts of transportation
solutions. Impaired, distracted and
of crashes and improving safety
to reach Auraria Campus. But, an
teen drivers have all been linked
conditions for those traveling
to the dangers on I-25 according
via all transportation modes.”
increasing number of accidents
Brady Pieper
and traffic deaths on Interstate 25 raises questions about
to CDOT’s Colorado Traffic CDOT holds the records for
Safety Performance Measures.
CDOT began the Zero Deaths
Students on Auraria Campus can expect changes going forward from
Brady Nelson bnelso73@msudenver.edu
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the safety of one of Denver’s
traffic safety and outlines plans
CDOT has already taken
major commuter roadways.
going forward. The department
measures towards combating
for those driving on I-25. The safest
claims that there have been over 402
impaired driving with the
and cheapest form of transportation,
a staple road to move around
traffic fatalities in 2019 compared to
implementation of large digital
public transit, appears to be the
Colorado. The highway spans
less than five deaths on mass transit
signs discouraging driving under
best option for those that can
across the entire state and
methods through RTD. Based off
the influence. But the influence of
access it. The best advice going
goes through major cities like
those numbers, why would anyone
impairing drugs and alcohol still has
forward is to make a smart choice
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Fort
choose driving over mass transport?
a dangerous hold on Denver drivers,
and take the safest route possible
with CDOT reporting over 25% of
— i.e. public transportation. But if
Denver students travel from, I-25
the fatal crashes in Denver this year
you can’t, try to stay safe braving
it to protect students transiting
can be the only way for students
having been linked to impairment.
the highways of Colorado.
to campus — themselves, the
to travel. The other mass transit
I-25 has also been under
Regional Transportation District,
options, like a bus or a train, may
construction lately. Whether it
Brady Pieper is a second-year
the Colorado Department of
not be accessible to students. The
be related to expanding the road,
broadcast journalism student at MSU
Transportation, or MSU Denver?
farthest light rail stations extend
maintaining the bridges or other
Denver, focusing on convergent
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to RidgeGate Parkway in Parker,
infrastructure, it can be hard for
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this page on Sept. 4 stated that Pete
is that it’s not one person or entity’s
while buses run up to Boulder.
students to avoid the major delays
Features Editor of The Metropolitan,
Buttigieg was the first openly gay
fault. However, one organization
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
California rapper Phora’s visit to Denver shows love for fans By Trystin Swan
After he left the stage, the crowd
tswan1@msudenver.edu
erupted with chants of Phora’s name. Before he came out to the hype of the
Californian rapper Marco Archer, better
crowd with one of his hit songs, “Buss
known as Phora, visited the Bluebird Theater
It Down,” and he ended the show
in Denver on Sept. 15. The performance was
with two of his biggest hits from his
a beautiful amalgamation of personable
2017 album “Yours Truly Forever.”
songwriting and intimate artistry. Phora has been in the music scene for years now but has took off after touring with G-Eazy in 2018. Phora, an Anaheim
Phora’s performance included some of his fan favorites, “Stuck In My Ways” and “Back Then,” that engaged the crowd. His interest in Denver activities
native, has broken into the scene without
spawned an outburst, complimenting
the help of a mainstream record label.
some of Colorado’s leafy recreation —
His 2019 U.S. tour, “Bury Me Dead With
marijuana — seemingly a big hit for artists
Roses,” has been a success all over
visiting town. For a few lucky fans, the
the nation and, with his most recent
highlight of the night would be receiving
trip to Denver, did not disappoint.
a black rose and being serenaded, while
The beautiful yet small Bluebird Theater has been a staple for fans of all genres to
Phora recorded himself on their phones. During the show, Phora continued
enjoy performances from their favorite
to praise Denver and the fans that have
artists. It’s intimate, and no matter the
supported him since day one. He also gave
artist, you feel like family. But for the
a message of keeping your head strong in
Phora concert, this family dynamic seemed
a world that can “be fake.” Phora’s music
to stand at the forefront. Phora showed
can help people through rough times and
up to the Bluebird Theater to perform
even give them the “high” they need.
for a sold-out crowd. Phora, to open the
After Phora’s recent accomplishment of
concert, said he chose the venue because,
reaching a million followers on Instagram,
“I wanted to see all your beautiful faces.”
he’s become an activist, partnering up
YouTuber-turned-rapper Ollie, the
with the National Temporary Protected
Photos by Trystin Swan | tswan1@msudenver.edu
California rapper Phora performs in front of a sold-out Bluebird Theater on Sept. 15. He performed some of his most popular songs, “Buss It Down” and “Stuck In My Ways.”
opening act, traveled from Canada just for
Status Alliance to help and support
the show, and he performed his popular
families who are at risk of deportation.
tracks “Proud of Me” and “Better.”
Part of the proceeds from his “Yours Truly”
has taken Phora across the country. His
ending his tour. It is rumored that he will
merch will be donated to the cause.
next stop will be taking him to Brooklyn,
make his Mile High return early in 2020.
Ollie’s performance left a mark on the city through the roars of the crowd.
The “Bury Me Dead With Roses” tour
Phora looks onto an entralledon Sept. 15 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.
New York, the second to last stop before
The Bluebird Theater sign showcases Phora and Ollie’s sold-out show on Sept. 15 in Denver.
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ROADRUNNER BRIEFS
MSU Denver goes 1-3 in tournament
Gruidel leads way for women’s cross country A first place finish for Alden Gruidel on the 6-kilometer course at Monument Valley Park North in Colorado Springs on Saturday helped MSU Denver finish second at the Colorado College Invitational. The Roadrunners finished behind national powerhouse cross country program Adams State University, whose women’s program is currently the top ranked in the country. Vanessa Kort and Makenna Kemp finished in 10th and 11th place, respectively. The Roadrunners’ next contest is on Oct. 5 in Denver at Washington Park.
Offensive RMAC Player of the Week goes to men’s soccer two weeks in a row Jaime Gutierrez was recognized as the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week. His teammate, Danny Bautista, won the same award last week. It is the second RMAC offensive player of the week of his career, after receiving the award in October 2018. Gutierrez scored two goals over the weekend including the game winning goal on Friday against conference foe, Regis University. He also scored a goal in Sunday’s game against Chaminade University. Those two goals are good enough to put him fourth among RMAC goal scorers.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Roadrunners open home schedule with competitive showing in Colorado Premier Tournament Mustangs took that set, 25-15.
Continued from cover
10 kills and 11 points for the game.
MSU Denver led for much of the The Roadrunners made their home debut on Sept. 13,
Following the departures
Roadrunners delivered a mixed bag this weekend. Though they
second set before the Mustangs
of seniors Taylor Duryea,
came out 1-3, it’s hard to overlook
rallied and stole it right out of
Santaisha Sturges and Stephanie
how tightly they played four of
the Roadrunners’ beaks, 25-23.
Laraway, juniors White and
the best teams in the country.
losing two tough games against
With their backs against the
Benda have taken on more
Their chance to prove the win
ranked opponents Tarleton
wall, the Roadrunners came
leadership responsibilities
over Tampa wasn’t a fluke will
State University and Southwest
from behind and took the third
and have not disappointed.
come on Friday at the Auraria
Minnesota State University.
set before Southwest Minnesota
Although they dropped both
“I think as a leader, what’s
Event Center against Rocky
State pulled away late in the
different now is that you’re
Mountain Athletic Conference
fourth to seal a 3-1 game victory.
looking at a whole team’s
adversary Fort Lewis College
perspective,” Benda said. “So,
at 7 p.m., and Adams State
forefront of the Roadrunners’
not so much as concerned
University on Saturday at 5 p.m.
not satisfied with the loss,”
offense once again, finishing
as my own performance. It’s
Glenn said. “But, I do think
with 13 points each, and 12 and
more of, ‘What can I do for
teams finished better than eighth
that we played the best that
11 kills, respectively. Lai, in her
my teammate next to me?’”
in the RMAC a season ago, it’s safe
I’ve seen from this group.”
increased role this season, was
matches, head coach Jenny Glenn was able to find a silver lining. “I never like to lose, so I’m
In game one, the Roadrunners
White and Benda were at the
excellent in the third set, totaling
Considering neither of those
It’s imperative for a team to win those close sets, and the
to assume that MSU Denver will set foot on the court as favorites.
played closely with the No. 9 Tarleton State Texans. They dropped the first two sets by just two points each before winning the third and fourth sets to force a tie-breaking fifth showdown. The Roadrunners ultimately fell 17-15. Outside hitters set the tone for the Roadrunners against the Texans. White led the team with 15 kills and 19 points. Meanwhile, fellow junior Alexis Benda and freshman Rylee Hladky finished with 14 kills and 17 points each. “Our left side, specifically Kayla and Alexis, are really learning how to move the ball,” Glenn said. With a few hours of rest, the
Women’s golf finishes third in Maverick Invitational The Roadrunners took to the links in Grand Junction earlier this week and a strong second day helped them secure a third place finish in the Maverick Invitational. Sydney Eye shot the best on Tiara Rado Golf Course at 5-over-par, while Kika Dzoan and Masi Smith each shot 78, or 7-over-par. They’ll be in Goodyear, Arizona next week for the Regional Junior Golf Association Shootout at Estrella on Sept. 23 and 24.
Women’s soccer suffers two tough losses in California A weekend trip to the West Coast was spoiled for the women’s soccer team after they endured two close defeats to California State University, Bernardino and Cal Poly Pomona— 2-0 and 1-0, respectively. The Cal Poly Pomona defeat came in the final eight seconds of overtime, adding insult to injury. The two losses now leave the Roadrunners at 1-4 as they travel to Sante Fe, New Mexico to take on New Mexico Highlands University to open RMAC play.
Roadrunners played yet another ranked foe in the form of the Southwest Minnesota State. MSU Denver faltered midway through the first set, as the
Photo by Edward Jacobs Jr. | Roadrunners Athletics Avaline Lai and Mikayla McClinton jump to block the ball from top-ranked University of Tampa middle blocker Mackenzie Dufrense on Sept. 14 at the Auraria Event Center during the Colorado Premier Tournament. The Roadrunners won 3-1 for their lone win of the weekend.
MSU Denver athletics scoreboard
Upcoming:
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Soccer
Who: California State University, Bernardino
Who: Fort Hays State
Who: Colorado Christian University
Where: Premier Field
Where: Pueblo City Park
Where: Trailblazer Stadium | Lakewood
When: Sept. 13
When: Sept. 13
When: Sept. 20 | 1:30 p.m.
Coyotes:
2
Roadrunners:
0
Tigers:
0
Roadrunners:
Men’s Soccer
Men’s Tennis
Who: Regis University
Who: Newman University
Where: Regis Match Pitch
Where: Pueblo City Park
When: Sept. 13 Rangers:
0
5
Who: Fort Lewis University Where: Auraria Event Center | Denver When: Sept. 20 | 7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer
When: Sept. 14 Roadrunners:
1
Tigers:
0
Roadrunners:
Volleyball
4
Who: CSU Pueblo Where: Gonzales Stadium | Pueblo When: Sept. 22 | 1 p.m.
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BRIEFING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
CSU student government demands response to blackface incident Senator Alex Benitez encouraged others to
By Charlotte Lang From The Rocky Mountain Collegian (CSU)
make a change by writing resolutions or bills.
collegian.com
“We can fund whatever you want, but make sure it has meaning behind it,” he said.
Senators in the Associated Students
Fields said that this incident is deeper
of Colorado State University called
than blackface and should be called racism.
for a direct response to the recent
“The last thing that I want to see is a student
“blackface incident” on campus.
physically get hurt from something like
Chief of Staff Melissa Quesada
this,” Fields said. “We have all seen in the
said that ASCSU had sent a message
past, even if you have turned a blind eye to
to the student body emphasizing that
it, that racism can manifest into anything.”
ASCSU was not associated with the
At the end of the meeting, Senator Josh
incident in any way, shape or form.
Johnson said that he appreciated the night’s
“We’d like to make sure that we are
discussion. “There are many people who do
expressing a culture of taking care of
not know what we do in here, and that we
each other and making sure we are very
are having these discussions about people’s
respectful of our community on campus,”
lives and how passionate we truly are to
Quesada said. “We want to make sure
make CSU the best place it can be,” he said.
you are taking care of each other.”
Johnson said that he hopes
Quesada said that ASCSU is looking
that the student body can unite to
into what they can do to foster an
make sure that no Ram is impacted Photo by Luke Bourland | Courtesty of Collegian
environment of inclusivity on campus.
People gather for the ASCSU Senate meeting on Sept. 11 on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.
“Our Department of Diversity and Inclusion is already in the works of doing something in response to the event that
This article was originally published in The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Charlotte Lang
we can incorporate the larger campus
ASCSU has been educating people.
on,” Quesada said. This may take the form
“Is there truly an active plan to make
“This space is hostile,” Fields said. “A
of a Diversity Day for the university.
lot of students don’t feel comfortable here
Senator Kyle Hill asked if this incident will result in any future limitations on hate speech. Quesada said that the most important
can be reached at news@collegian.com.
sure that students feel safe?” Quesada said that she makes educational
The Metropolitan and several Colorado student
because of their identities or others’ opinions
events mandatory for her team and informed
media organizations are sharing editorial
on their identities. So I’d be curious to know
the rest of ASCSU about these events.
content to promote student work around the
what actual obligations are we going to be
“You’re in a very powerful seat to do
state. For more information, write to Editor-inChief James Burky at jburky@msudenver.edu.
thing ASCSU can do is continue to educate
doing.” Problems like this are causing racial
something, so do something,” Quesada
the student body on inclusivity and the
fatigue among the student body, she said.
said. “I hate where we have meetings and
implications of actions like these.
negatively by these events again.
“We have a new selection of students
nothing’s getting done. There’s nothing
Senator Jaquikeyah Fields said
coming in, and they don’t feel safe on
on the agenda today — why? This was a
it would be an injustice to say that
the third week of school,” Fields said.
clear opportunity to do something.”
Briefs Annual Fall Festival Auraria Campus is throwing its
Tipsy two-wheeler charged with DUI On Sept. 14, a drunk man on a
Portion of Interstate 70 to close starting Friday evening Interstate 70 will close both
Proposition CC against the TABOR Proposition CC is one of the
Cokie Roberts, NPR and ABC News journalist, dies at 75 Famed NPR and ABC
yearly Fall Fest sponsored by MSU
scooter in Downtown Denver ran
ways between Interstate 270
major items on the Colorado Ballot journalist Cokie Roberts died
Denver Student Activities, CU
into an officer directing Rockies
and Steele Street/Vasquez
for Nov. 5, and seeks to revise
from complications related
Denver Events and Partnerships,
traffic by Coors Field, then later
Boulevard in Denver on Sept.
the TABOR Amendment from
to breast cancer on Sept. 17.
and CCD Student Life. The event
collided with a parked vehicle.
20 at 10 p.m. The closure will
1992 in favor of redistributing the
She was named one of the
last until 5 a.m. on Sept. 23. The
excess revenue towards public
greatest women in the history of broadcasting by the American
will feature a myriad of festivities
The driver was sent to a
including food trucks, arts and
hospital for minor injuries while
closure is meant to accelerate
transportation and education. The
craft vendors, entertainment,
the officer only endured a sprained
the building process so workers
proposition is supported by parties Women in Radio and Television.
outdoor activities and more.
thumb. The rider was also charged
can complete months of work in
like Gov. Jared Polis and MSU
with careless driving for operating
a few days, according to CDOT.
Denver’s Board of Trustees, who
illustrious career have spread
It also avoids traffic from
unanimously passed a resolution
across social media and various
in support of it on Sept. 6.
publications, calling her one of
The annual festival is meant to bring together the campus community of 42,000 students
the scooter on the sidewalk. The Denver City Council
a Broncos home game, which
and more than 5,000 staff
voted on Aug. 26 to move
would have made using detours
members. The festival will
electric scooters off sidewalks
during the closure worse.
take place on Wednesday or
and onto the street due to
Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
concerns about their speed.
there is no guarantee of where
the founding mothers of NPR. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker
the revenue would actually
of the House, said on Twitter,
Central 70 Project plan details
go. State government has
“Cokie Roberts was a trailblazer
that it will reconstruct 10 miles
enough money, they just need
who transformed the role of
more common in Denver, so are
of the highway between Brighton
to prioritize better, according
women in the newsroom & our
injuries associated with them.
Boulevard and Chambers Road. A
to the Vote No on CC website.
history books as she told the
As scooters are becoming
The majority of the injuries
The official and controversial
Critics argue that it mentions
Tributes to her and her
new Express Lane will be added
stories of the unsung women
involve broken arms or wrists,
and the roadway will be lowered,
who built our nation.”
although head traumas have
with a 4-acre park above it.
Her focus on U.S. politics for 40
also been reported, and the
years is just one testament to her
first scooter-related death
extensive list of accomplishments
was reported on Aug. 4.
in her life for the journalistic community and she will be remembered for her contributions.
BREAK
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Overheard
Horoscopes
“Does pad thai smell like old people to you?” “These lemons are all sad, but this one is depressed.”
Capricorn
Cancer
The moon is in a waning phase, and that presages a decline in your energies. Conserve yourself this week.
A hectic schedule will leave Cancers feeling numb right now, so it is essential that the next week sees you finding balance for your workload, lest you burn out.
Aquarius
Leo
Chilly nights are a welcome relief after a sweltering summer, and Aquarius would benefit from a stargazing stroll to recharge your batteries.
You will be full of humor in the coming days and should seek to share with those you’re closest with. Friends and famiy alike will appreciate Leo’s light-heartedness this week.
“I take pride in my toots.” “There’s this girl I’m in love with, don’t tell my girlfriend.”
Top 5
Pisces
Virgo
Pisces will find themselves obsessed with perfection this week, but should keep in mind that focusing on the fine details make it harder to remember the big picture.
You’re feeling rough lately, but time will prove the best salve. The week to come should see the troubles in your life easing up, so try not to worry.
Aries
Uses for scrap paper
The ram might feel closer to the god of the same name in the near future as others try their patience. Be firm and forward with your displeasure before you boil over.
1. Paper airplanes 2. Trashcan basketball
Taurus
3. Confetti 4. Origami
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Libra Balance is key to everyone’s life, but few are as equipped as Libra to have it. Don’t let others pressure you into unwanted spontaneity.
Scorpio
Cool evenings bring sleepy mornings. Set back up alarms this coming week, or else you’re liable to run late for important appointments.
Curiosity is an often maligned trait, but you should cherish yours this week as it opens doors to previously undiscovered experiences.
Gemini
Sagittarius
Your anxiety will excite your appetites this week. Mind your more compulsive behaviors, and don’t let your tension drive you to old habits you’re trying to leave behind.
You have done well lately to ground yourself, and this week you will benefit from that approach. Keep doing what you’re doing, and the week should turn out well.
5. Papier-mâché
Photo of the Week The power of photographs, particularly
rapidly morphed by the acts of human
in journalism, is in their ability to transcend
industry, memories of past human-
time. The written word is cast twice, once pen
driven climatic peril can be as powerful
is put to paper, once when read. Seperated
as when they were first captured.
by generations, the stories of the past can be difficult to connect with for modern readers. The ability of a photograph is to capture a
During the Dustbowl, the U.S. government recorded the havoc that followed the billowing clouds of dust that coursed across
moment, filtered by little more than where a
the Great Plains. As images of natural
photographer chooses to point their lens. The
devastation become more prevalent in our
prescience of the past can be communicated
day-to-day lives, the echoes of the past
with an immediacy second to none.
remind us that we have been called to
In an era of dramatic climate change
action to heal our environment before.
and increasing pressures from a world
Easy
Medium
Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture | Public Domain
A vehicle is buried in Dallas, South Dakota, after harsh winds carried loose, dry soil across the state in 1936.
Hard
Answers:
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