Volume 42, Issue 6 - Sept. 18, 2019

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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

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each event regularly draws

and to keep our RTD passes, it was

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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

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Driving to school has become a more dangerous option for off-campus students

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on I-25 should be one of the

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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

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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

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and cheapest form of transportation,

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traffic fatalities in 2019 compared to

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Colorado. The highway spans

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FEATURES

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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

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