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Crader fans nine in weekend gem Senior pitcher delivers eight shut-out innings in weekend split | pg. 10
Photo by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver pitcher Cade Crader fires a pitch in the first game of a doubleheader against Emporia State University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 16.
Denver Berns up for winter rally Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders fires up downtown crowd By Herman Guzman-Ibarra
and speaking to the canvassers for senate
of these rallies,” said Simon Martin,
“It feels like an oligarchy. Just look at
hguzmani@msudenver.edu
candidates. Walking into the convention
who came from Fort Collins. “I think
Bloomberg, he’s been buying his way onto
center showed the true scope of the event,
Bernie is the first person to challenge the
the platform,” Fountain said. “We need
quickly filling up as the doors opened at
system who actually has a chance.”
to step up. We’ve been too complacent
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders held his second Denver
4 p.m. to everyone attending. The event
campaign rally at the Colorado Convention
was moved from the Bellco Theater due to
other people at the rally, like 54-year-
Center’s exhibition hall on Feb. 16.
the amount of people attending – just over
old Phillip Fountain, who voiced his
11,000, according to The Denver Post.
complaints at the way politics have
Outside, people were mingling with each other, looking for Bernie merchandise
“This is actually my first time at one
Martin’s sentiments were shared by
as a society. The people are with us, and the people will decide what is right.”
been handled the past few years.
| Continued on pg. 3
INSIDE
NEWS
| pg. 4
OPINION
| pg. 7
FEATURES
| pg. 8
SPORTS
| pg. 12
Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff
Online dating is no fun, but you
The best of boys and girls given
NHL Stadium Series flops at
appeals to Metro students
have to swipe right
belly rubs and awards at Dog Show
Falcon Stadium
Political analyst for MSNBC, Joy-Ann Reid is a New York-Times best-selling author with her book The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. She has also written Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide.
Joy-Ann Reid
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
NEWS
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Bernie Sanders comes back to Denver for second rally
The presidential candidate addressed education, healthcare and climate change Continued from cover
shortly after 6:30 p.m., walking up to the podium with his wife Jane, before saying “Don’t
Fountain was also enthused by the positive vibe of the rally, with people voicing their concerns over
tell anybody, but I think we’re gonna win here in Colorado.” The exhibition hall teeming
“healthcare, education - overall
with optimism roared back at
just basic human needs,” he said.
Sanders, waving their signs
Before Sanders took the stage, he was preceded by live
and chanting his name. Sanders’ focus points were
music and other guest speakers,
nearly identical to his last rally
including State Rep. Emily Sirota,
in Denver: raising the minimum
from house district 9, and former
wage to $15 an hour, abortion
State Rep. Joe Salazar, who both
and access to contraceptives,
attended the previous rally at
immigration reformation, ending
Civic Center Park on Sept. 9.
the war on drugs and repairing the
“In this primary, we are facing a Republican billionaire who has
wealth inequality in the nation. Sanders’ campaign is themed
fought against minimum wages,
around “justice” — economic,
tried to cut Social Security,
social, racial and environmental
defended fracking, endorsed George
justice. His slogan, “Not me.
W. Bush and promoted a racist
Us.” is meant to invoke the idea
stop and frisk policy that terrorized
that the only way change can
communities of color,” Sirota said.
happen is by doing so together.
Photos courtesy of Polina Sarana | polinasarana@gmail.com
“My message to Michael Bloomberg is this — we are not allowing you and your friends on Wall Street to buy this Democratic primary.” Toward the end of her remarks, Sirota also praised the grassroots movement in Colorado and across the country. Salazar made his own comments on how the community is aware of the narrative that’s been told,
“The stuff about free college doesn’t really affect me now. But I think about those kids there, and I think how much better it’d be if they didn’t have to go through that.” – Bryan Townley
but that the story can change. “We can write a different story,
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discusses his policies and plans for his presidency during his rally on Feb. 16 at the Colorado Convention Center. told the two men to separate from
religious bigot,” Sanders said.
thoughts on the crowd and the
each other for the rest of the event.
“And those are his best qualities.”
way Sanders spoke to everyone.
Sanders did not acknowledge the fight during his speech. Sanders was not afraid to
“I thought it was great. It
is meant to be one vote per
was full of a lot of energy from
person, instead of how many
Bernie and from everyone there,”
directly address his criticisms
votes you can buy, addressing
Mercedes Munioz said. “To me,
at people like Bloomberg and
Bloomberg in his statement.
there’s so many issues to choose
President Donald Trump. Sanders’ ideals are considered
“Trump is a pathological
about rising up and becoming the
extreme by critics and opponents.
liar who is running a corrupt
greatest generation the world has
During the rally, a member of the
administration, who has no clue
ever seen,” Salazar said. “This
hate-group The Proud Boys was
what the Constitution of the United
story is about Sen. Bernie Sanders,
booing Sanders during his speech
States is about, who is a bully, who
a man who has proven time and
and assaulted someone who was
is vindictive, who is a racist, who
time again that he stands with us.”
recording him. The brawl was
is a sexist, who is a homophobe,
quickly broken up and security
who is a xenophobe, who is a
Sanders took to the stage
Sanders said democracy
from that are so important. It was good that Bernie touched on so
“Don’t tell anybody, but I think we’re gonna win here in Colorado.” – Bernie Sanders
Munioz said the issue that was the most important to her was leaving men out of controlling women’s bodies. Townley and Munioz were
Event-goers enjoyed what
also shocked at the scale of the
he had to say, picking apart
event, not anticipating such a
what areas of his campaign
high turnout. It made sense to
mattered to them the most.
them after the event though.
“I literally just paid off my student loans — I owed like $90,000 — so the stuff about free college
“He feels honest. I’m tired of being lied to,” Townley said. Sanders isn’t the only one
doesn’t really affect me now. But
trying to get attention in Colorado.
I think about those kids there, and
This week alone, Trump is visiting
I think how much better it’d be
Colorado Springs on Feb. 20, Pete
if they didn’t have to go through
Buttigieg will be in Aurora Feb.
that,” Bryan Townley, a senior
22, and Elizabeth Warren will be
engineer from Remote Sensing
in Denver Feb. 23. Buttigieg and
Solutions Inc said. “Other than
Warren are both trying to drum
that, healthcare affects me the
up more attention before the
most, and everything about the
Democratic primary on March 3,
environment since that’s my job.”
also known as Super Tuesday.
Townley brought up Sanders’
After the event, people left
statement about climate refugees
the convention center to go
specifically, saying that it’s good
on with the rest of their night.
to acknowledge that it’s going
However, you could not turn a
to happen before it happens.
corner or enter a bar without a
“All my data is what
A sea of Coloradans came out to see presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at his rally on Feb. 16 in the exhibition halls of the Colorado Convention Center. Over 11,000 people came out to see him, according to The Denver Post.
many points during his speech.”
Bernie Sanders sign somewhere
shows up on TV. And it’s not
in your field of vision. With over
a matter of if it happens — it’s
11,000 attendees, it was clear that
a matter of when,” he said.
Denverites were “feeling the Bern”
Others noted the atmosphere of the event, sharing their
long after the rally was over.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff answers live questions at fireside chat on campus By Herman Guzman-Ibarra
and dynamic, more responsive.
newspaper,” Sampler said. “But I
hguzmani@msudenver.edu
It’s the approach I took as a state
actually think what it dies from is
rep. and a speaker of the house,
apathy, so I really appreciate all of
holding town hall meetings, and
you turning up to be here today.”
Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives Andrew
that’s also a point of contrast from
Romanoff came to MSU Denver
Cory Gardner, who hasn’t held a
of reasons. Some, like Lindsey
on Feb. 17 to answer questions
town hall meeting in almost two
Knowlden, wanted to bring to
about equity, student debt
and a half years,” Romanoff said.
attention specific issues that
forgiveness and how he would
“So I’m trying to reflect the same
may not have been part of the
support Deferred Action for
approach in the campaign as I’m
list of pre-selected questions.
Childhood Arrivals students.
trying to reflect in office. I mean,
“This is an issue that’s
People came for all kinds
“I’m with Save The Children
not showing up, not answering
Action Network, an organization
profoundly personal to me, since
questions, stiffing your constituents
that deals with early childhood
my family includes an immigrant,
— it’s just not representation.”
issues. I haven’t attended other
a young man who was brought
Sen. Gardner was invited to
chats, but it’s likely that someone
here at a very tender age. This is
the fireside chat series, but his
else might have come for other
the only country he’s ever known,”
office replied a few weeks ago
ones,” Knowlden said. “I just want
Romanoff said. “He should be
rejecting the offer, according to
to get the topic out there and ask
provided with a path to citizenship.
Government Affairs Coordinator
questions if I get the opportunity.”
In fact, I don’t believe subjecting
at MSU Denver Kyra deGruy.
DACA recipients to this terrifying limbo where their fate, their future, their ability to live in this country is subject to the whims of a racist president or an impudent congress is an appropriate path. It’s immoral.” He said he is the son and grandson of immigrants, and how
and she asked how Romanoff
“We’re just trying to educate the community about why these things matter. There’s a lot at stake.” – Kyra deGruy
he feels the state of the country is better as a whole because of
Knowlden got her chance during the live Q&A session, planned to tackle early education issues like how half of Coloradans have trouble getting childcare that is quality and affordable. need to make in early childhood education is the single best
Romanoff was introduced by
Photos by Herman Guzman-Ibarra | hguzmani@msudenver.edu
“I think the investment we
US Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff answers questions during his fireside chat in Room 420 of the Jordan Student Success Building at MSU Denver.
investment we can make,” Romanoff
immigrants, and critiqued how
Vice President of Administratoion
said. “I don’t want to short change
Spenner said. “I’m not really looking
have gone and why they are
the government has addressed
Larry Sampler, who acknowledged
the value of higher education, and
to get anything specific out of it.
essential to the community.
immigration as of late.
the importance of facilitating these
I don’t think we should have to
I’m just keeping an open mind.”
kinds of conversations to address
pick, but we need to put a greater
Faculty Senate President Katia
the societal issues affecting
priority on this approach.”
Campbell and President of the
students and the community.
The questions were asked by
Student Honors Council Colton
“The Washington Post, which
Romanoff was not afraid to
“I think they’ve been good. The candidates feel good when
critique his opponents, stating
they come too, which is also
Gardner’s lack of town hall
important. Student attendance has
because they had some extra
meetings and former Gov. John
been fine, the timing’s been the
Others showed up simply
Lee. Romanoff’s chat was unique
is the home newspaper of where
time, like MSU Denver student
Hickenlooper’s track record
most problematic thing,” deGruy
though, as it held a live Q&A
I come from in Washington, D.C.,
Christopher Spenner.
of missing certain events.
said. “We have to find times that
session – something the other
has on their masthead ‘Democracy
“I mainly just came in here
candidates rejected when they were
dies in darkness,’ and I think I know
out of curiosity. I saw an ad for it
right to demand is a chance to hear
President Janine Davidson, so
offered the same opportunity.
what that means — it has to do with
and figured I had some time, so I
from all of us. Not just in this format
it can be difficult. But we’re just
ignorance and not reading their
wanted to see what it was all about,”
— which is terrific and I appreciate
trying to educate the community
a lot — but also on stage at the
about why these things matter.
same time,“ Romanoff said. “We
There’s a lot at stake.”
“I just think it’s more engaging
“What I also think you have the
were here on Saturday at a climate
Two more fireside chats remain
debate. John Hickenlooper was not.
— Lorena Garcia on Feb. 24 and
He’s the only candidate in this race
Diana Bray on Feb. 25. Both will
who has now skipped 18 debates.”
be held in Room 420 of the Jordan
Cory Phare, a staff writer for the
Student Success Building. The
MSU Denver Strategy, Marketing
Democratic primary for Senate
and Communications department,
in Colorado will be held on June
asked about the value of a place like
30, with the nominee from that
MSU Denver in the community.
going up against Gardner.
“I think this institution is
Whatever happens,
essential to the economy of
Romanoff simply wants the
Colorado and the future success
state to make the choice that
of our state. There’s no doubt
benefits the people the most.
about it,” Romanoff said. “A
US Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff speaks with attendees after his chat in Room 420 of the Jordan Student Success Building at MSU Denver.
work for the candidates and for
“In about four months,
lot of institutions like these and
Colorado will choose someone
community colleges across the state
to go up against Cory Gardner,
are gonna have a very hard time
in the fall. I think you oughta
surviving without any public support
pick somebody who brings
at all. Unless you want to turn
both a sense of legislative skills
higher education into the province
and a sense of urgency about
of only the fortunate few, we ought
these fights. Somebody who
to make a better commitment as
will act as if our lives depended
a state to maintain access.”
on it. Because they do.”
After the event, deGruy shared her thoughts on how the chats
NEWS
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
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Study: MSU Denver one of top colleges for 2010s Overall Rank
#1
Auraria Campus State Rank Southern New Hampshire University
#7
State: NH Percent Change in Applicants From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 587.95%
Graphic by Zhen Tang
Raw Change in Admissions Yield From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 29.39%
ztang@msudenver.edu
CU Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Overall Rank: #483
Percent Change in Applicants: 221.36% (Overall Rank: #60) Raw Change in Admissions Yield: -20.37% (Overall Rank: #1,081)
#2 University of Chicago State: IL Percent Change in Applicants From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 160.85% Raw Change in Admissions Yield From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 39.13%
#3 California State University-Bakersfield
MSU Denver was ranked the 634th most appealing college in the U.S. over the last decade, according to a study done by the education blog lendedu.com.
State: CA
#11
Metropolitan State University of Denver Overall Rank: #634
Percent Change in Applicants: 145.65% (Overall Rank: #125) Raw Change in Admissions Yield: -23.49% (Overall Rank: #1,119)
N/A
Percent Change in Applicants From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 132.59% Raw Change in Admissions Yield From 2008-09 to 2018-19: 19.72%
Colleges That Have Seen the Largest Increase in Applicants Over the Last Decade #1 Grand Canyon University State: AZ
Community College of Denver
Colleges with the Best Student Life in Colorado: #7 Best College Locations in Colorado: #1 (CCD was unranked by lendedu.com. Numbers from Niche.com)
Most Diverse Colleges in Colorado: #12
Colleges That Have Seen the Largest Increase in Admissions Yield Over the Last Decade University of Chicago #1 State: IL
Percent Change in Applicants: 1047.50%
Raw Change in Admissions Yield: 39.13%
#2 University of West Alabama
Southern New Hampshire University #2
State: AL Percent Change in Applicants: 902.26%
State: NH Raw Change in Admissions Yield: 29.39%
Dunwoody College of Technology #3
#3 American Musical and Dramatic Academy State: NY
State: MN Raw Change in Admissions Yield: 27.10%
Percent Change in Applicants: 809.74%
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BRIEFING
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Mel Tucker leaves Colorado, takes head coaching position at Michigan State By Adam Bender | CU Independent
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, is likely to
adbe1149@colorado.edu
reach out to Kansas City Chiefs offensive
@adamwbender (Twitter)
coordinator Eric Bieniemy regarding its vacant head coaching position. Bieniemy,
Days after reaffirming his commitment
being a Colorado alumnus and CU’s all-time
to the University of Colorado Boulder in
leading rusher with 3,940 yards (just ahead
spite of Michigan State University’s interest
of Denver Broncos running back Phillip
in him, CU head coach Mel Tucker has
Lindsay), would make logical sense for
reversed his decision, agreeing to become
George and the Buffaloes, though it may be
the new head football coach for the Spartans,
difficult to convince the recent Super Bowl
according to reports late on Feb. 11.
champion to make a return to his alma mater.
The news comes as a shocking blow for CU
On Feb. 12, George named fourth-year wide
fans and players who were assured by Tucker
receivers coach Darrin Chiaverini as interim
on Twitter that while he was “flattered” by
head coach, saying in a statement he has “a
MSU’s offer, he was still committed to building
lot of confidence” in Chiaverini’s leadership.
out the Buffs’ program. But after a second
“It’s an honor to be named the
offer by MSU that will reportedly double his
interim head coach at the University Photo by Kevin Wu | kevin.wu@colorado.edu
of Colorado, and my focus will be to
Head coach Mel Tucker watches the action from the sideline during the game against the University of Arizona at Folsom Field on Oct. 5, 2019.
help make it a smooth transition for
salary at Colorado — which is approximately $2.7 million — Tucker couldn’t refuse. He served only one season as CU’s head coach. “We are disappointed to see coach Tucker
the student-athletes and the program overall,” Chiaverini said in a statement.
leave,” said Athletic Director Rick George in
said in California. “In the coaching profession
his disapproval of Tucker’s departure on
a Feb. 12 statement. “We are excited about
you have stepping stone jobs and then you
Twitter. The New Orleans native spoke to
coordinator and recruiting coordinator
the upward trajectory of our football program
have destination jobs, and I see CU as a
Tucker on the phone after officially signing
from 2016-2018 under previous
and we’ll get to work immediately hiring the
destination opportunity. I’ve coached 23 years,
with Colorado less than two weeks ago.
head coach Mike MacIntyre.
next head coach to build on our momentum
I’ve coached over 300 games of football. I’ve
and lead our young men. We’re confident
waited 22 years for that right opportunity.”
this program is on the verge of competing at
The short time in which it took Tucker
Chiaverini served as co-offensive
“I just want you to know that I love you man and I’m happy that you’re a Buff,”
The Metropolitan and several Colorado student
Tucker said in a tweet on the Colorado
media organizations are sharing editorial
the highest level and has the resources and
to officially change his mind has left
Buffaloes Football account. “This is not
content to promote student work around the
support in place to do so for a long time.”
current players, prospective recruits
the end man, it’s just the beginning.”
state. For more information, write to Editor-in-
Only three days prior, Tucker, at an
and Colorado football’s 2020 signees
Three-star wide receiver and 2020
Chief James Burky at jburky@msudenver.edu.
event in California, called Colorado
feeling a lack of transparency, with many
Colorado signee Keith Miller reaffirmed his
a “destination opportunity.”
taking to Twitter to voice their upset.
commitment to playing football in Boulder
“I have a special relationship with Rick
2020 4-star running back signee Ashaad
(George) and Nancy (George’s wife),” Tucker
Clayton was one of many who voiced
and jokingly jabbed the Spartans on Twitter. Colorado, according to reports from
Briefs Denver pit bull ban vote moved to Feb. 24 The Denver pit bull ban was
Two Florida men reprimanded after illegally hunting in Colorado After illegally hunting mule
Man arrested after trying to meet with detective posing as a teen girl Jesus Arroyo-Castillo was
Charities receive checks from holiday giving machines Over the holidays, The Church
Shooting at Walmart in Broomfi eld, no injuries reported A shooting occurred at the
to be repealed on Feb. 11, after
deer and pronghorn in Colorado
arrested Feb. 13 for trying to
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Walmart near the intersection
a 7-4 vote in favor to lift it. But
in 2018, two men from Florida
meet up with who he thought
Saints placed machines on 16th
of Sheridan Boulevard and West
Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed
have been fined by the Colorado
was a pair of teenage girls.
Street and Lawrence Street where
120th Avenue on Feb. 18. One
the vote, his first of three terms.
Parks and Wildlife Commission,
Instead, he was met with
people could make donations to
woman was taken into custody,
according to Fox News.
officers at the Greeley Mall.
various charities, according to
according to Broomfield Police
CBS Denver. The Light The World
Department spokesperson Steve
There will be a new vote at the next City Council
One man received a 20-year
He is charged with enticement
meeting on Feb. 24, according
suspension, had to forfeit all his
of a child, attempted internet
Giving Machines raised more than
Griebel. In an interview with
to The New York Times.
equipment used in the poaching
luring, two counts of attempted
$625,000 in one month for local
The Denver Channel, Griebel
incident and was charged a $2,100
sex assault of a child and two
charities like Catholic Charities
said the initial investigation
City Council, — which he posted
fine. The other received a lifetime
counts of contributing to the
of Denver, Mile High Ministries,
by officers showed that the
on his Twitter account — “At
ban, also having to forfeit his
delinquency of a minor, according
Black Child Development Institute
woman and a man exchanged
the end of the day, I must ask
weapons and pay a $2,440 fine.
to The Denver Channel. A judge set
- Denver and Rose Andom Center.
gunfire inside the store.
Arroyo-Castillo’s bond at $75,000.
Only 10 machine complexes
Hancock wrote in a letter to the
whether passage of this ordinance would make our homes and
Both plead guilty to willful destruction of wildlife.
like this exist across the country,
neighborhoods safer or pose an
and all together raised a total of $6
increased risk to public safety.”
million over the holiday season.
The City Council needed nine votes to override the veto.
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
OPINIONS
7
Online dating is an easy yet evil matchmaker
staff Editor-in-Chief
ears ago, finding out
messages, usually nothing more
serial killer comment from
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
someone was dating online
than, “Hey” or “What’s up?” or
earlier. Women’s biggest fear
Managing Editor
was the equivalent of finding
“ur really cute ;)” (Yes, misspelled
in online dating is meeting
out some wretched secret.
like that, because when you’re
a serial killer, while men’s is
Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
trying to attract someone, who
meeting someone fat, according
needs proper grammar?).
to the HBO documentary
Herman Guzman-Ibarra hguzmani@msudenver.edu
“When Strangers Click: The
Features Editor
Annals of Online Dating.”
Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
Y
It was considered the last-ditch, Hail Mary play when someone lost all respect for themselves and
On the other hand, a user could
News Editor
sought out seedy singles sites to
message a myriad of potential
find some semblance of human
suitors and not get any replies.
companionship. Now, one of the
Online dating gives you the
fears, but not without any merit
Sports Editor
freedom to not do anything if
behind them. One of the more
you don’t find the other person
famous accounts is of Elliot
Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
interesting. While it’s nice to
Rodger, a 22-year-old man who
have that option, it can be a bit
murdered six people before
Justine Johnson jjohn460@msudenver.edu
most popular apps is one where you swipe left or right on people’s photos and hope for the best.
Herman Guzman-Ibarra
While online dating has
These are two wholly different
Photo Editor
improved — and lost much
it easier than ever to advertise
disheartening to read through
killing himself in 2014 out of
Copy Editor
of its loser and serial killer
yourself as a decent person.
someone’s profile to try and
frustration that women didn’t find
Nicolas Cippitelli ncippite@msudenver.edu
stigma — whether or not
No matter which app or
start a genuine conversation
him attractive and would instead
it’s better than traditional
website you decide to use, they
and nothing comes out of it.
go off with “fraternity jocks.”
methods is up for debate.
all follow a set of patterns. First,
Discouragement is one
Thanks to the acceptance of
The odds of that are slim
Design Editor Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu
these websites know exactly why
reaction, but frustration is another
though, and all you should
it and the number of different
you’re using them, and aren’t
common one. So common, in
really worry about is looking
options, online dating has
above locking you out from some
fact, there are communities on
good to the online world. Post
Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
gotten easier. Even with the
features unless you’re willing
Reddit made to show off how
good photos, describe yourself
Production Manager of Met Media
paywalls these apps have, it’s
to pay. Some websites are so
bad some people’s messages get
in an endearing way and hope
usually just bonuses such as
stingy they won’t even let you
when they don’t get a reply, or
for the best in your ventures.
Kathleen Jewby kjewby@msudenver.edu
profile boosts or messaging
message anyone unless you
how often they consistently send
Granted, putting “not a
priority. It’s a convenient way
sign up for a membership plan,
“Hey” over a three-month period.
murderer” in your profile is
Meher Noorulamin mnoorula@msudenver.edu
to meet new people without
typically starting around $10 per
probably a good disclaimer too.
Sales and Marketing
putting in too much effort.
month, or multiple monthly plans
creepypms or /r/niceguys
that save you a little money.
showcase someone messaging
Herman Guzman-Ibarra is a fifth-year
another person and getting
journalism student at MSU Denver
This doesn’t mean traditional dating is dead, but that the
These memberships aren’t
These communities like /r/
convenience of these sites
necessary, and the features
rejected or no reply and have
and an aspiring photojournalist.
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vary across sites. The real issue
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today’s busy modern age.
starts with conversation, which
where the person they just called
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leads to the second point. Some
charming is now viewed as a
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bombarded with an array of
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ring back the silent film
are strong, however it is criticized
film “Star Wars: A New Hope”
era for posterity’s sake.
for a weak plot. The robot that
incorporated the use of the robots
One of the top films of the
finally destroys Metropolis meets
because “Metropolis’” robot
1920s, director Fritz Lang’s 1927
the crowd. These scenes symbolize
first spoke of freedom to the
silent film “Metropolis,” forecasts
the labor movements in Germany
workers. “Metropolis’” action
today’s cultural and economic
and so-called leaders who sought
scenes evoke more propaganda
setting because it shows workers’
to control the many. In the film,
by building the Tower of Babel,
plights and audacious leadership
a machine room controls the
marking the disapproval of
amid buildings of the future. It
heart and soul of Metropolis. As
machines and efficiency.
reflects peoples’ imagination
the film’s narrative progresses, it
of good and bad science, and
Will Bowman
chemistry from East to West. The Japanese copied this film in animation in 2001. Both require the audiences to apply suspension of
A lesson against pride, the
clearly presents actors applying
gestalt also refers to the myth
a passive-aggressive mode as in
of Icarus, who flew too close to
movies express what it was like
the scene where a lady appears
the sun. In “Metropolis,” The
to live in pre-Nazi Germany.
and arouses the crowd.
Tower of Babel represents Icarus
Another aspect of “Metropolis”
Trained as an architect,
striving to reach the sun.
disbelief, like in the original “Planet
is its depiction of a robot of the
Lang stylized film composition
of the Apes.” A manga art film called
future, which the public had never
without including purely graphic
“Metropolis” remains a timeless
“Last Man Standing” interpreted the
viewed before. Placed before a
representation. The quarters of
symbol of cinematic cultural
Japanese version of “Metropolis.”
black velvet silhouette and shot with
the ruling class appeared higher
and economic expression.
The Japanese film also differs
two moving light rings — a kind of
than the subterranean locations
from Madonna’s 2009 Metropolis-
sandwich paper — the robot just sat
of city workers who moved like
Will Bowman is a theater student
inspired video, “Express Yourself.”
in the middle scene before being
robots and served as a message
at the Denver Conservatory for
introduced to the crowd. Because
to fuel German Expressionism.
Performing Arts, and also takes
Lang used full life sets that
Forecasting future Nazi conflict,
classes at MSU Denver and CCD.
showed German Expressionism,
of its specific thematic linking to
as in another popular silent film,
technology, politics and sexuality,
realizing they are to erect the city
He is currently writing a memoir
Robert Wiene’s 1920 film “The
what is the context of “Metropolis?”
of Superman, the Metropolis.
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Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.” The
Popular film phenomena in 1927
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Lang pictures the workers
The film’s gestalt is different
second film follows Dr. Caligari,
society portrayed both German
than “Thus Spake Zarathustra”
who resides in the underground
Expressionism and propaganda.
(Zarathustra Spoke) as written
cities which lead to freedom. Both
The film images in “Metropolis”
by Friedrich Nietzsche. The 1977
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Denver Local puppies and old-timers take home champion titles
By Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
offspring that meet the breed’s standard. The Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show includes of many different breeders hoping
It was a dog lover’s paradise. Purebred Siberian huskies and poodles
to have their dog win their breeds. Much like preparing a model
stood on one side of the show room,
for the runway, pageantry is a
and golden retrievers and greyhounds
major portion of the show.
leaped over gates and ran through tunnels on the other in Denver. Dogs and their owners from around
Brenda Heimbach, dog breeding hobbyist, is one that knows what it takes to prepare dogs for shows, she said as
the state gathered for the Colorado
she used a toothbrush to fine groom
Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13-
her friend’s 7-year-old Pomeranian,
16. With everything from agility and time trials, to breed and best in show competitions, the National Western Complex had something for everyone during the weekend of puppy power. From breeders to professional handlers, there was a reason for everyone to stop in.
“They aren’t comparing two breeds to each other, they’re comparing the breeds to the standard — the ideal breed image.” – Brenda Heimbach
“We’ve just started to get into breeding,” said Saint Bernard Owner Glenn Boarman. “I’ve had them my
Timmy, of whom she was presenting. Six tables stood next to hers, each
entire life and wanted to start breeding
adorned with their own Pomeranian
them because of their beauty.”
being groomed for the contest. Every dog
As Boarman spoke, adults and children gathered to pet his 120-pound Saint Bernard puppy named Lollygagging Around. The
appeared to be a mirror image of Timmy, but inevitably that was the purpose. “The judges are looking at how
seven-month-old pup got her fair share
well the dog conforms to the APC
of attention around the show floor and
standard,” Heimback said. “They aren’t
enjoyed the it by rolling onto her back,
comparing two breeds to each other,
exposing her fluffy stomach to the world.
but they’re comparing the breeds to the
“She was in her first show today,” Boarman said. “She won the Bernard puppy
standard — the ideal breed image.” Timmy’s fluffy and flawless appearance
group — we just aren’t gonna tell her that
was not a mistake — it was something
she was the only one out there — but we
that takes generations of breeding and
are just gonna tell her that she’s a winner.”
a lifetime of pampering to achieve.
Boarman’s pup didn’t care much
Breeders look into the health history of
for the formalities, but simply
their dogs, including the dog’s bloodline.
wanted more love and attention.
Part of the commitment of breeding is
Lollygagging Around’s first victory
doing your due diligence and getting all
in her breed will not be her last time
of the proper testing to produce the best
competing, as many dogs are bred for the
possible canine, according to Heimbach.
specific purpose of bettering the breed. Breed competitions allows for judges
“Good breeders don’t make money doing this. We’re really judicious about
Photos by Brady Pieper | bpieper3@msudenver.edu
Two Samoyed owners and their dogs compete during the Samoyed breed category at the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show in the National Western Complex on Feb. 16.
to verify the build and structure of a dog
the breeding. We don’t breed a lot,” she
might get one of these dogs. Whether it’s
dog shows for 21 years and has fallen
and therefore rate its ability to produce
said. “We’re really careful about who
a pet dog or a show dog we are careful
in love with canines, working with
and want to place them in homes that
professional handlers for four years.
are going to be healthy and clean.”
“After my four years, I found myself
Dogs with diseases or genetic
fortunate enough to be on the end of
defects are not allowed to breed and
a lease,” she said. “When you have a dog that you work every day with, and
“For dog shows, the exhibition aspect is a tenth of the actual pie.” – Victoria Beaman
you’re traveling the entire nation with, and you know that it has the merit that’s deserving of awards and for whatever reason the cards fall in your favor, it’s unbelievable. I’m always proud.”
must be spayed or neutered. Breeders have many reasons for getting started in the field: money, a love for
together to Colorado dog shows. The bond
improving the breed, the glory of victory.
between humans and canines has led us
But for many, it is a career that combines of
to this moment in life, Beaman said.
the three and takes decades of dedication. “For dog shows, the exhibition aspect is a tenth of the actual pie, because you have to have a dog that’s genetically sound
“The show itself is so insignificant to everything else, but it feels amazing being here,” she said. As the show floor closed and the dogs
and that you feel is worthwhile exhibiting
and owners walked out, it marked another
and that takes generations,” said Victoria
successful year for breeders, attendees
Beaman, assistant to Colorado-based
and most importantly — the dogs.
professional dog handler Chris Livingston. Beaman, 27, has been attending
Seven-month-old Saint Bernard Lollygagging Around gets love from attendees during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show at the National Western Complex on Feb. 16.
The intertwining of humans and dogs dates back millenia, from hunting
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
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Tame Impala’s newest album is anything but wild By James Burky
the past over laser synths and one of the
jburky@msudenver.edu
best basslines in the band’s catalog. Parker calls upon his inner Bee Gees
Tame Impala has built a reputation for
with the booty-shaking single “Borderline.”
being an unstoppable innovation train
The song treats focused listeners. At first,
since its 2010 debut, but the band’s latest
the pronounced drum beat and disco guitar
release brings that to a screeching halt.
lick hook you and leave you wanting to
“The Slow Rush,” released on Feb. 14,
put the song on repeat. Then you’ll notice
stays within the confines of the band’s
the nuances within the instrumentals:
previous album, “Currents,” for an
a subdued bassline and handclaps, a
experience that’s enjoyable, but too tame.
soft flute in the chorus and blown-out
On Tame Impala’s debut, “Innerspeaker,” Kevin Parker — who wrote every song,
bass in the second half of the song. But for each step forward “The Slow
performed most of the instruments and
Rush” takes, it takes two back. Tame
led the production — combined John
Impala’s worst offense is that the band
Lennon-esque vocals and mid-20th century
tries to entertain us through its reputation
psychedelic rock with 21st century angst.
alone, not by giving us something new.
“Lonerism,” the band’s 2012 follow-
“Let It Happen” was a multi-part, nu-
up, turned that dial to an “11” with an
disco epic; “The Less I Know The Better”
over-the-top, foot-tapping garage rock
was the rare hit single that push pop’s
epic. Tame Impala’s third record, 2015’s
boundaries. For all of the highlights this
“Currents,” was an ambitious left turn.
album has, they seem to be by coincidence.
Parker incorporated disco synths and pop
The lack of creativity on “The Slow Rush”
song structures to the band’s music.
and desire to be “Currents Pt. II” isn’t
Think of “The Slow Rush” as an
just disappointing — it’s insulting.
expansion pack. Each track tries to recreate
“We got a whole year (One more year)/
the psychedelic disco genius on “Currents.”
Fifty-two weeks/Seven days each/(One more
“Breathe Deeper,” the album’s fifth
year),” he sings in the chorus of the album
Photos from Universal Music Australia
Tame Impala’s 2020 album “The Slow Rush” released on Feb. 14 and features 12 tracks from the pop-rock band.
track, is a trippy banger with Tame Impala’s
opener, “One More Year.” “Four seasons,
sexiest hook to date. The seventh track
one reason, one way/One year (One more
commercial viability and “The Slow
and fifth single, “Lost In Yesterday,”
year), one year/One year, from today.”
Rush” is its first album to sound scared
features the most interesting story on the record. Parker sings about letting go of
The band’s identity is built on balancing musical progression and
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Crader’s shutout nets Roadrunners’ first win of 2020 season MSU Denver splits four-game series with Emporia State University Anderson, Peters and senior
By Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
series in Edmond, Oklahoma to
Owen Reynolds each racked up
take on the University of Central
three hits and drove in a combined
Oklahoma. The Bronchos are
six of MSU Denver’s runs. Peters
receiving votes in the National
its last win, the MSU Denver
hit .481 to start the season. He
Collegiate Baseball Writers of
baseball team netted its first
hit .242 over 49 games in 2019.
America poll as being among the
two of 2020 on Feb. 16 at the
Walsh is right on his heels though,
best clubs in all of NCAA DII.
Regency Athletic Complex.
hitting .435 through eight games.
More than 280 days after
Thanks to Roadrunners
“I’m just trying to keep it
“It’s going to be a big challenge. I mean, we’re going
pitcher Cade Crader, MSU
simple,” Peters said. “This
to have to go to their place. They
Denver’s wait was done.
is my last season, so I’m just
play well down there,” Strain
“In the 15 years I’ve coached,
trying to have fun out there,
said. “We’re going to see good
I’ve never been more proud of a
not try to do too much, stay
pitching that’s going to prepare
team than I was today because
within myself and have fun.”
us for our conference, but I like
them,” MSU Denver head coach
game two, as the Roadrunners
the way that we’re swinging the bats and if we continue to
Ryan Strain said. “We didn’t
followed up their season-high
pitch this way, we’re going to give
play great the first game. We
16 hits in the first game with 14
ourselves a chance to go down
hits in the second, winning 7-2.
there and play really well.”
everything was going against
had some tough breaks and lost some close games and then we didn’t play for 13 days.”
The onslaught continued in
Photo by Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu
Roadrunners pitcher Cade Crader celebrates toward his dugout after he strikes out an Emporia State University batter in the eighth inning during the first game of the doubleheader at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 16.
It was their first win of the
Denver, who will later face 2019
work to earn the victory in the
NCAA Division II runner-up No.
seven-inning game, allowing
2 Colorado Mesa University (5-1) and No. 23 Mines (6-3) on
from Feb. 15-16. the RMAC’s
0-6 start, including two losses
Pitcher of the Week who continued
job to the best of my ability,”
two runners to cross the plate.
to Emporia State University
his dominance on the hill against
Crader said. “That’s going out
While it wasn’t as flashy
the day before. Despite
Emporia State over the weekend.
there and putting up zeros and
a win as the first one, MSU
not letting them score. Just
Denver did all the little things
The Roadrunners opened the
It’ll be a real test for MSU
enough in his four innings of
season after getting off to an
having to battle wild Colorado
“For me, it’s just doing my
Lefty Zach Sundine pitched well
their conference schedule. What is Crader looking forward to this weekend?
winter weather all week, the
weekend on Feb. 15, losing 5-2
letting the hitters take care of
right. Strain called upon his
Roadrunners found a way to win.
and 9-6 in a doubleheader. Junior
their job, put up the runs that we
team to execute multiple hit and
competition, not that we haven’t
Strain said MSU Denver was
“I think just some good
Chase Anderson and senior Zach
need and just worrying about
runs early on and it eventually
faced it already,“ Crader said.
indoors for most of the week
Walsh both hit home runs in the
what I need to do and trying to
helped them earn the victory.
“It’s always fun to go play the
and didn’t get any live at-bats.
third inning of the second game to
do it to the best of my ability.”
“I was really proud of how
give MSU Denver a 6-1 lead. The
Crader provided eight scoreless
Peters collected nine hits
good teams because when it
in total over the weekend,
comes down to the end of the
they bounced back and give
Roadrunners then proceeded to
innings in the first game of a
which led the team. Crader is
season, those are the teams that
Cade credit for pitching the way
give up six runs in the next half
doubleheader on Feb. 16, allowing
among six pitchers in all of
we’re going to be facing. It’s a
he did,” Strain said. “He set the
inning and were unable to recover.
just four hits while striking out
NCAA Division II baseball to
good test of our ability and to
nine Hornets. A fourth-inning two-
throw at least 14 innings and
see the competition that’s out
over and surrendered the series
run homer from Peters allowed
not allow a single run yet.
there and what’s to come.”
then. But a “Cade Duo” — Crader
the Roadrunners to prevail. Peters’
in the third of a four-game set at
and Roadrunners outfielder
blast was all they needed on the
to be just as good come Feb. 21
the Regency Athletic Complex
Cade Peters — had other ideas.
offensive side, winning 11-0.
when they travel for a four-game
tone for us and then allowed our hitters to get going.” Crader was the winning pitcher
MSU Denver could have rolled
The Roadrunners will need him
PHOTOS: Roadrunners baseball beats Emporia State in Denver Photos By Will Satler | James Burky wsatler@msudenver.edu | jburky@msudenver.edu
TOP LEFT: MSU Denver pitcher Cade Crader fires a pitch in the first game of a doubleheader against Emporia State University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb.16. The Roadrunners won their first game of the day, 11-0. BOTTOM LEFT: MSU Denver baserunner Dylan Nelson slides into third base as teammate Jacob Moyers signals “Safe” in the first game of a doubleheader against Emporia State University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 16.
TOP MIDDLE: MSU Denver’s Cade Peters hustles home after his teammate hits a ball into the gap during the first game of a double header against Emporia State University on Feb. 16 at the Regency Athletic Complex. BOTTOM MIDDLE: MSU Denver baserunner Jacob Moyer beats the tag from Emporia State University catcher Tyrus Barclay for a run in the first game of a doubleheader at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 16. The Roadrunners won the first game by a score of 11-0.
TOP RIGHT: MSU Denver pitcher Cade Crader delivers a pitch to the plate with a runner on second during a game against Emporia State University on Feb. 16 at the Regency Athletic Complex. Crader threw eight scoreless innings in the Roadrunners’ first win of 2020.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Column: 2020 NHL Stadium Series avoids total failure
Avs and Kings battle at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy By Brady Pieper | Will Satler
— home of the NCAA Division
game in NHL history, the traffic
bpieper3@msudenver.edu |
I’s Air Force Academy football
started once again and the mass
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team during the fall — it was
exodus caused a standstill.
A first intermission alcohol shortage, frozen metal benches and hours of standstill traffic
clear that the NHL had gone
The Avs fell to 0-2 in
all-out for the 30th outdoor
outdoor games — they lost
game in the league’s history.
to the Red Wings 5-3 in the
On-field designs featured
2016 Stadium Series at Coors
entering and exiting Falcon
a United States Air Force
Field — surrendering the
Stadium brought havoc on Feb. 16.
Thunderbirds F-16; a mock helipad
game-winning goal in the
and accompanying runways;
final minute of both games.
The 2020 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series game
hundreds of chairs for the
between the Colorado Avalanche
academy’s cadets and two large
on full display with temperatures
and the Los Angeles Kings on
black and burgundy jet-shaped
at puck drop hitting 32 degrees
Feb. 15 at Falcon Stadium in
cutouts, each adorned with a
— a much cooler game than
Colorado Springs was full of
Kings and Avalanche team logo.
the 2016 game, which started
uproar from hockey fans.
The field props helped fill
After giving up two goals in the
at 65 degrees, the warmest
space and cover up the sight
final minute of the third period, the
outdoor game in NHL history.
for sore eyes that was a small
Avalanche didn’t leave fans happy.
Image obtained from NHL.com
Falcon Stadium at Air Force Academy was the home of the 2020 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series between the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 15 in Colorado Springs. It was the 30th installment of outdoor NHL games and brought in over 43,000 fans.
Hordes of traffic departed from the stadium after a devastating 3-1 loss. If driving home after a
fans’ feelings will as well.
Matters got worse after an Air
ice hockey rink sitting within
Force news release announced
a large football stadium.
that a man fell to his death
Large speakers were positioned
from a bridge just west of the
at every corner of the field to relay
academy’s north gate as he
on-ice sounds to the fans and for
was walking from the game to
Wienermobile and Planters
country music star Sam Hunt’s
avoid traffic at about 11 p.m.
NUTmobile with Baby Nut. They
intermission one performance.
loss at the Pepsi Center doesn’t feel good, it feels worse still after
Colorado’s winter weather was
spending $150 on a ticket and
The Truly Hard Seltzer NHL
trekking down to the Springs.
PreGame festivities were some of
could also compete in the FanDuel
They struggled to relay quality
pregame experience and in-
For most fans, their response
Regret buying tickets? The
the best Colorado fans have seen.
Hardest Shot challenge, as well as
sound, though. You can find
stadium visuals were worth the
would lie in between “It was a
The last fanfest in Colorado was
accuracy and face-off competitions
better-sounding speakers in
price of admission, and although
disaster” and “At least we’re not
during the Avalanche and Denver
hours before puck drop.
your high school’s parking lot.
we’re still regaining feeling in
the 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings.”
Nuggets playoff runs in 2019.
For die-hard Avs fans like us,
While those were fun to attend,
All of these pregame activities
Many of the seats were not
should have made for an amazing
close enough to see the puck,
our frozen toes, we’d buy tickets for the next outdoor game in
though, we had a decent time. The
there was significantly more to
NHL experience. As long as
and if you were in the front, you
Colorado. And for the sake of
Stadium Series wasn’t as bad as
offer in Colorado Springs. Fans
you were willing to brave the
couldn’t see over the boards. After
the 43,574 fans who also bought
others made it out to be and as
could take a photo with Lord
slush and mud, of course.
the Kings’ Tyler Toffoli netted
tickets, just don’t host it at the
more time passes, we anticipate
Stanley’s Cup or the Oscar Mayer
the first hat-trick in an outdoor
Air Force Academy again.
As fans walked into the venue
Cole, Barberio lead TeamFIT program at Denver Fire Academy
Avalanche defensemen hold fitness event with fifth graders from McGlone Academy By Brady Pieper
Lt. and Wellness Coordinator Lacy Burke.
bpieper3@msudenver.edu
“It builds on itself through the years. And the earlier you can start with fitness, the
On Feb. 18, Colorado Avalanche defensemen Ian Cole and Mark Barberio
healthier you’re going to be in the long run.” Kids were given the opportunity to
lined up with McGlone Academy
stretch and exercise with the Avs players
fifth graders to encourage healthy
and test their abilities with firefighter drills.
living for the TeamFIT program. The goal of the event was to educate students on fitness and nutritional basics through interactive learning and took place at Denver Fire Academy. According to a Avalanche press release, TeamFIT, presented by Ardent Mills, encourages and promotes
“I just think it’s great teaching any team sport; but there’s just a camaraderie you get from hockey.” - Mark Barberio
fitness and nutrition basics through an interactive session for students. “It is really important to get kids
The fifth graders dragged a weighted human dummy across a floor, raced
Photo by Brady Pieper | bpieper3@msudenver.edu
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mark Barberio does jumping jacks with McGlone Academy fifth graders during the TeamFIT day at the Denver Fire Academy on Feb. 18.
started off early with fitness and stuff
through a dark wooden tunnel and
like this,” Cole said. “I like working with
competed against peers in a forcible entry
eyed as they met the professional hockey
the kids and being able to do this.”
test, where they had to hit a target with a
players, a sport still growing in the US.
Cole, Barberio and Avalanche strength and conditioning coach, Casey Bond,
sledgehammer simulating breaching a door. “I really loved watching the kids try
Besides the TeamFIT program’s
“I just think it’s great teaching any team sport; but there’s just a camaraderie you get from hockey,” Barberio said. “You can
mission, the Avalanche have been
build great relationships through sport.
were joined by Denver firefighters in
out all the different firefighter activities.
pushing to increase the awareness and
And I just think it teaches you really good
the educational endeavor. In the Denver
The kids loved to try the forcible entry,”
inclusivity of hockey around Colorado.
values starting from a young age.”
Fire Academy gym, Cole led students
Burke said. “I like conveying the message
through hamstring, knee and back
that fitness is really important; so it’s
was the Stadium Series Legacy Project,
students received autographs from Cole
stretches before taking the children to
really cool that the Avs are doing this.”
where special sled hockey benches and
and Barberio as well as a voucher for
sleds were donated to local rinks for the
two free tickets to an upcoming game.
another building for firefighter drills. “Fitness is a process,” said Denver Fire
McGlone Academy is in Denver, near the Pepsi Center. Students were wide-
The Avs’ most recent inclusivity effort
improvement of the sled hockey experience.
After completing the program,
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FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Overheard
Horoscopes
“Flowers are temporary, but socks are less temporary.” “If I was a girl, I’ d hug you.” “I’m more scared of Valentine’s Day than Halloween.” “Those scapulas are hot.” “I want Julian Casablancas to come to my house and comb my hair for lice.”
Top 5
Capricorn
Cancer
A conflict between you and your romantic partner will make the beginning of this week tough, but a bonding resolution is not far away.
Someone from your past will return to your life this week, sparking a new kinship and possibly some telepathic communications.
Aquarius
Leo
After months or years of hard work, you’ve finally paid your dues. A financial boost will come to you this week. Give yourself a pat on the back!
Let your imagination run wild this week, Leo. It will bring some new ideas and good luck for the future.
Pisces
Virgo
This week will be full of romance for you, lucky Pisces. Pick a nice restaurant and enjoy a post-Valentine’s Day dinner for two.
This week you will make a new friend who will change your life for the better. You just might meet this person in a class or lecture.
Aries
Hayao Miyazaki movies
Libra
It is flu season after all, so now would be a good time to familiarize yourself with medicines in case it comes for you. Which it will.
1. Spirited Away 2. Castle in the Sky 3. Howl’s Moving Castle
Your dreams will provide some muchneeded insights into your life this week. Use it to inspire conversations.
Taurus
Scorpio
A romantic love letter or phone call will come for you this week, possibly in the form of a drawing. This will improve your mood.
This week you will find yourself traveling to a new place. It will only provide more inspiration for the future, so go with the flow.
4. Princess Mononoke 5. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Gemini
Sagittarius
This week will be a good time to redecorate your house. A change in aesthetics would do you good.
You will get some very good news about money this week from a business contact. They just might offer you a great job.
Photo of the Week There’s nothing quite like being a political photographer and standing in the media
wonder Kruczek managed to capture a photo without anyone else’s limbs in the shot.
pit at a rally. It can be a dangerous place,
Sanders is the first presidential candidate
but if you get a good shot, it’s worth it.
to visit Denver this year. He held a rally
MSU Denver photojournalism student
at Civic Center Park in September. He will
Brenna Kruczek took her chances in that
be followed by Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth
coveted pit on Feb. 16 during presidential
Warren and Amy Klobuchar. Lara Trump will
candidate Bernie Sanders’ rally in Denver.
also visit Denver on Feb. 19, and President
Kruczek covered the event for her class,
Donald Trump will speak in Colorado Springs
but the photo she captured looks worthy
on Feb. 20 with Sen. Cory Gardner.
of a magazine cover. Standing in the room
Political rallies can be difficult events to
with her and Sanders, she said, was a ton of
photograph, due to hungry photographers
other people. Some of them held young kids
and political turmoil surrounding the
on their shoulders who waved signs. Some
topics, but someone’s got to do it.
rally-goers cried when Sanders took the stage. In the midst of so much action, it’s a
Do you have a funny quote you overheard on campus or an interesting photo you just have to share? Submit to Managing Editor Megan Webber at mwebber6@ msudenver.edu.
Photo by Brenna Kruczek | bkruczek@msudenver.edu
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally at the Convention Center in Denver for his presidential campaign on Feb. 16. Sanders spoke to a crowd of about 11,000, according to The Denver Post.
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Law Professions Panel
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2020 CHSAA State Wrestling Championships
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