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Trump galvanizes the ‘Springs President swings at Democrats, upsells Sen. Gardner at rally
Photo by Brady Pieper | bpieper3@msudenver.edu
President Donald Trump glares at journalists after criticizing the “fake news media” as a supporter raises his middle fingers at the press during a rally at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on Feb. 20. Other speakers included Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Ken Buck.
By Brady Pieper
that,” said retired Navy Chief Joe Barnard.
come here,” Barnard said. “I got tickets
The 22-year veteran was happy that
the day they came out. And you’ve seen
the message echoed through the arena
the line — I waited all day for this.”
before landing on the presidential-crested
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the president was visiting Colorado — As thousands of people funneled past
especially near his home in the Springs.
Over 70,000 people RSVP’d for the
In the waves of red shirts, hats and flags,
podium. The vice president greeted the
him into the Broadmoor World Arena in
Colorado has become a battleground
rally, according to Trump’s campaign
audience with a smile and drove home the
Colorado Springs on Feb. 20, a man who
for politicians of late, led by Sen. Bernie
team. Barnard’s goal wasn’t exclusively
importance of Colorado in reelecting Trump.
wore a hat brandishing his military service
Sanders and South Bend, Indiana Mayor
to see Trump, but to relay the message
stood outside waiting for his son to join
Pete Buttigieg. In the midst of Democratic
ingrained in right wing ideology.
him at President Donald Trump’s rally.
candidates, Trump made it a part of his
“The things he said he was going to do, he has done. And that’s probably the
Four more years!” the 9,000-strong
the upcoming 2020 election season.
audience chanted as Vice President
first president in my lifetime that has done
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“Make America great again! U.S.A!
game plan to visit Colorado in light of
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“I was kind of surprised to see Trump
OPINION
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Mike Pence walked onto the stage.
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“I’m here for one reason and one reason only — Colorado and America need four more years,” Pence said. “I’m here because I stand with Donald Trump.”
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President Trump visits Colorado Springs to kick off his Colorado push Continued from Cover
Before leaving the stage, Pence made one final plea to the Colorado crowd.
Pence complimented the
“You said yes to President
audience on their support in the
Donald Trump in 2016 and I know
2016 election, despite losing
people across Colorado are going to
the state to Hillary Clinton’s
say yes to four more years,” he said.
by almost five points. Colorado is one of 12 perennial
Trump burst onto the stage much like he did in 2016. The
swing states and boasts nine
chants grew louder with the
electoral votes But the state
roar of applause and flapping
hasn’t voted for a Republican
of “Make America Great” signs.
candidate since 2004 for former
The president began his speech
President George W. Bush.
by acknowledging the greatness
Pence has stood with Trump since 2016 and listed the
of Colorado and its people. “I love Colorado,” Trump said.
accomplishments the administration
“It’s great to be back in Colorado
has achieved through its first term.
Springs. I’ve spent a lot of time
“Four years ago a movement
here beneath the majestic peaks
was born, a movement made up
of the Rocky Mountains with
of everyday Americans from every
thousands of terrific, hardworking,
walk of life. Here in Colorado we
great American patriots.”
couldn’t be stronger,” Pence said.
He appealed to the people
“It’s all about the results. I mean,
that got him elected in 2016,
how about this last month — record
the silent majority, as he called
Republican turnout in Iowa.”
them, or those who don’t publicly
Trump won the Iowa Caucus with a delegate voting percentage
express their political opinions.
Photos by Brady Pieper | bpieper3@msudenver.edu
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner speaks at President Donald Trump’s rally at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on Feb. 20.
Trump shared a similar
of 97.1, beating out former President
message to Pence’s, discussing
Recent approval ratings
Barack Obama’s 95.38 made in 2012,
the impeachment investigations
show that Trump has yet to
that happened in 2016. It was the
does it take to win a cage fight?”
according to Associated Press and
and the failure of Democrats
reach the peak numbers he hit
normalization of socialism by Bernie
Gardner said. “We need a fighter
The Green Papers, respectively.
in their attempts to dismantle
in 2017, 47.8%. Trump currently
Sanders,” he said. “Because what
and in Colorado we’re gonna fight
the administration.
has a 43.3% approval rating,
happened? Senators started running
for this country — we’re gonna
according to FiveThirtyEight.
as socialists. They embraced the
fight for the White House to
platform. They are running to
maintain a Senate majority because
Pence furthered his rallying cry by saying Trump has met
“In my State of the Union
“Dana White is here. What
the expectations put upon him
address, I proudly declared that
despite facing “three years of
we are in the midst of the great
about his work at the Air Force
the left on a socialist platform.
we need to continue the great
endless investigations” into
American comeback. That’s what
Academy, also located in Colorado
They want to take our guns, they
work of freedom in this country.
his impeachment — of which
we’re doing and our country is
Springs. Trump recounted
want to take our healthcare.”
Colorado, make us proud. Stay
the “Senate has cleared our
stronger today than ever before,”
shaking the “big, strong” hands
president of all charges.”
Trump said. “After three years of
of the 1,156 cadets he spoke to.
full support of Gardner, as he has
ridiculous witch hunts and scams,
That’s something that nobody
supported them throughout their
to continue where it left
Administration’s efforts in
the radical left tried to poison
else has done before, he said.
run. The senator concluded his
off in 2016 — winning.
rebuilding and financing the
our democracy and overturn
military, assassinating Iranian
the last election, have totally
Cory Gardner to join him onstage.
directing the audience to the polls
begun. As candidates increase their
General Qasem Soleimani
failed — a complete flop — and
Gardner laid into the disorganization
and referencing the philosophy of
visits nationwide, Trump is leading
and building the wall on the
we today have the highest poll
of the candidates and their
UFC President Dana White, who was
the Republican party and Colorado
Mexican-American border.
numbers we’ve ever had.”
“normalization of socialism.”
one of Trump’s personal guests.
is becoming a political battleground.
He acknowledged the Trump
On a local note, Trump spoke
“There was a dangerous thing
Trump invited Colorado Sen.
President Donald Trump rallies his supporters at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on Feb. 20.
Trump and Pence voiced their
brief speech alongside Trump by
strong and together we will win.” Trump’s campaign wants
The 2020 election season has
Vice President Mike Pence warms up the crowd for President Donald Trump at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on Feb. 20.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Buttigieg brings his ideologies to Denver rally LGBQT Pride and veteran camaraderie just some of the major themes of the night
By Megan Webber
agenda was popular among attendees
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like Robbie Craddock and Alan Rios. Gay pride and American patriotism
Lone Tree resident Zachary Ro, 9, didn’t
blended at the town hall. One man
expect to get an answer when he submitted
was dressed in a blond wig, a sparkly
a question at presidential candidate Pete
red dress and blue high heels. Others
Buttigieg’s town hall in Aurora on Feb. 22.
waved rainbow flags or sported
Colorado Secretary of State Jena
rainbow suspenders. Craddock, 29,
Griswold read the question, which elicited
said he supports Buttigieg because
deafening cheers from the crowd.
as a gay veteran, he feels supported
“Thank you for being so brave,” Griswold read. “Would you help me tell the world I’m gay, too? I want to be brave like you.” Rainbow flags, hats and signs flew
by the South Bend, Indiana mayor. “He’s super aware of not only just issues with our current administration, but he’s aware of what our veterans
amidst the yellow-and-blue “Pete
are needing. He’s aware of what the
2020” signs as rally-goers chanted,
people really need,” Craddock said.
“Love is love!” Ro was invited to join
Craddock and his friend Rios, 21, were
Buttigieg and Griswold onstage, and
among the 8,500 people who attended
Photo by Justine Johnson | jjohn460@msudenver.edu
gave Buttigieg a rainbow bracelet he
the town hall, the number provided by
had made, which the candidate wore
a news release from Pete for America,
Pete Buttigieg greets the crowd at his 2020 campaign rally at Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center on Feb 22.
for the remainder of the town hall.
which was held at the Crowne Plaza Denver
“I don’t think you need a lot of advice
Airport Convention Center. Craddock
to formally endorse him. Arndt supports
Buttigieg waited for cheers and
from me on bravery,” Buttigieg told Ro.
and Rios were surprised at how big the
him because he represents her family’s
chants of his name to subside before
“It took me a long time to figure out how
crowd was, and how long the drive to
values, and she’s certain that he’s the
he continued. “Aren’t you ready to put
to tell even my best friend that I was
the event was due to traffic, they said.
best person to be the next U.S. president,
that corruption behind us? Aren’t you
she said. Buttigieg was introduced by
ready to put those tweets behind us?”
gay, let alone go out there and tell the
The event started an hour late. Buttigieg
world. And to see you willing to come to
flew straight to Denver from Las Vegas,
event organizer Jenna Matsumura and
terms with who you are in a room full of
where he polled at 14.3% in the Nevada
Rep. Anthony Brown of Maryland.
a thousand, thousands of people you’ve
Caucus, just behind former Vice President
never met, that’s really something.”
Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie
— especially as we contemplate what’s
Sanders, Trump and Biden have also held
Sanders, according to The New York Times.
ahead on March 3 — inviting voters to form
events in Colorado. All are gearing up
in your mind the image that guides this
for the state’s caucus on Super Tuesday,
Like other presidential candidates,
“I always like to begin by inviting voters
Following Buttigieg’s town hall, Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a rally in Denver on Feb. 23. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen.
Buttigieg held an event in the Denver
“I like him because of his stances on
area to gather support ahead of Super
health care, immigration rights,” Rios said.
whole campaign for me,” Buttigieg said.
where eight candidates will vie for 67
Tuesday, which is coming on March 3. His
“I feel like I don’t align myself super left,
“It is the image of what it will feel like the
delegates, according to FiveThirtyEight.
talking points included Medicare, defeating
so I find myself more center, center left.”
first time that the sun comes up over the
President Donald Trump, education, immigration reform and gun control. The
Before Buttigieg spoke, Colorado Rep. Jeni Arndt of Larimer County took the stage
Rockies, and Donald Trump is no longer the president of the United States.”
Wrapping up the US Senate candidate fireside chats By Herman Guzman-Ibarra | Rachel Lorenz
hasn’t held a town hall meeting in almost
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two and a half years,” Romanoff said.
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Garcia said she believes in inviting impacted communities and experts into
The final fireside chats were hosted at
the process of creating solutions. She is
MSU Denver on Feb. 24-25, with Lorena
proud that her policy platform continuously
Garcia and Diana Bray as the visitors.
grows and changes as she seeks more
Seven U.S. candidates came to campus to
people’s experiences, insights and input.
discuss their policies and also try to convince
“If there’s a candidate whose issues page
attendees to support them in the coming
is stagnant, that should give you a clue that
race. The candidates, in order of appearance,
they’re not really good at listening,” she said.
were former Gov. John Hickenlooper,
Bray said it’s unusual to pursue
Stephany Rose Spaulding, Michelle
politics with her background as a
Ferrigno Warren, Trish Zornio, Andrew
psychologist, but she hopes her voice
Romanoff, Lorena Garcia and Diana Bray.
will lend a unique perspective.
Sen. Cory Gardner was invited,
Now that the fireside chats have concluded,
but rejected the offer.
what should people be focusing on?
MSU Denver President Janine
“Caucus, absolutely,” said Kyra deGruy, Photo by Herman Guzman-Ibarra | hguzmani@msudenver.edu
Davidson was optimistic when the fireside chats series began in November. “We’ve extended invitations to all
U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray vists MSU Denver’s Jordan Success Building to answer preselected questions about her policies on Feb. 25.
the candidates, and we hope to do this
government affairs coordinator at MSU Denver. “That and we’re also trying to organize days at the Capitol, since the first one was cancelled because of the weather.
and host them all in the coming months
students. The varied backgrounds of each
unique because they were the only
We’ve got one planned for first-gen and
with the aim of facilitating very thought-
candidate influenced their answers. While
ones to include live Q&A sessions.
aerospace students in the coming weeks.”
provoking, informative dialogue for
nearly everyone praised the Green New
Romanoff shared his reasoning behind
the future of our state, and indeed our
Deal, Zornio, with her background as a
going through with answering questions
come to MSU Denver, it’s up to the voters
country,” Davidson said on Nov 21.
scientist, said it was “not enough.”
from attendees on the spot.
to decide who they think is best for the job.
All of the candidates answered similar
“Zero is the number of scientists
“I just think it’s more engaging and
Now that almost every candidate has
The political tension will only continue as
sets of questions focusing on issues MSU
that are currently on the United States
dynamic, more responsive. It’s the approach I
the year goes on, and everyone on the ballot
Denver students cared about, such as
Senate science committee,” Zornio said
took as a state rep and a Speaker of the House,
will be waiting with bated breath to see
affordable schooling and assistance for
on Feb. 11. “That seems wrong.”
holding town hall meetings, and that’s also
what the people have decided as their fate.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Romanoff’s and Garcia’s chats were
a point of contrast from Cory Gardner, who
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Campus parking prices to rise for next two summers By James Burky
parking pass is $552.20. The department is
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also considering a plan that will allow people to pay in three increments over the semester
Starting in summer 2020, Auraria
rather than up front. If students or faculty
students are going to have to fork over
don’t want to pay the price for event parking,
more money to park on campus.
they can register their vehicle on the AHEC
The price for Auraria’s three parking
website, Price said. She recognizes, though,
garages and 12 lots will increase by 25
that this isn’t well-known around campus and
cents this summer and again in summer
that only the “attentive” students are aware.
2021, said Lena Price, the director of parking
“I didn’t know about any of that,” CCD
and transportation services at Auraria.
student Coleman Erickson said. “I think they
This means that starting in the 2020-21
need to do a better job talking about that.”
school year, the most expensive parking
There’s also a hope that the steady
will be $7.25 for a day and the cheapest will
increases will deter people who are visiting
be $4. These price hikes are part of a three-
downtown Denver from taking parking
year plan that the Auraria Board approved in 2017 and took effect last year. Though
Photo by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
A student walks past parking meters by the Jordan Student Success Building on Feb. 25.
unpopular, the hikes are necessary, Price said. “The money that we generate from parking
students 5 - 10 p.m. Other services include
lower upfront cost compared to other public parking lots downtown and other campuses.
million total with $10.8 million coming from
tire fixing, battery jumping and bringing
the backend,” Price said. “It goes back to
MSU Denver, according to a presentation
gas to someone with an empty tank.
deferred maintenance, and upkeep of the
created by Auraria Chief Business Officer Bill
campus. It goes back to the student bond so
Mummert. If parking prices were to be slashed
that tuition doesn’t go up for students.”
in half or entirely, then the lost revenue would
Denver tuition, university spokesman Tim Carroll said. The Auraria Higher Education
said. After this summer’s price hike, the $7 maximum that students will pay is still a
This school year, the institutions paid $21.5
goes towards causes that benefits them on
Parking does not directly affect MSU
spots from the Auraria community, Price
Despite the services that the prices fund, not all students are happy.
Auraria students and faculty with questions, comments or concerns are encouraged to visit the parking office in the
“There’s not enough space for students
7th Street Garage, email the department or
be made up through that fee which could
to park,” said Coalton Hostetler, a CU
reach out to the Student Advisory Committee
affect MSU Denver tuition or other fees.
Denver film student. “We already don’t have
to the Auraria Board in Tivoli Room 314.
In total, the campus made $3.2 million last
enough parking and now they want us to
school year in parking through regular and
operating costs. Auraria doesn’t receive
event fees, and unpaid fines. That money’s
state funding so the three institutions —
impact can be seen every day, Price said. It has
special services for students and faculty
“Parking and the cost of parking is not
MSU Denver, University of Colorado-Denver
provided better lighting on Auraria and the
such as parking passes and registering a
going away. So, how can we work together
and Community College of Denver — pay
campus shuttle service, which gives disabled
vehicle online to circumvent event prices.
to make it a feasible situation?”
a fee into the Auraria General Fund.
students rides to class and is available to all
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pay more for it. I don’t think they care.”
“We are not trying to put our students,
Center uses parking revenue to offset
The Parking Department does offer
faculty or staff in a hardship. That’s not something that we do,” Price said.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Buffaloes announce Karl Dorrell as new football head coach By Adam Bender | CU Independent
wide receivers from 2000-02 under Mike
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Shanahan. Former Broncos wideout Rod
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Smith made two of his three career Pro Bowl appearances under Dorrell’s guidance.
Karl Dorrell was hired as the new
As head coach of the Bruins from 2003-
University of Colorado Boulder head football
07, UCLA went to five straight bowl games
coach on Feb. 22. The Miami Dolphins
and Dorrell posted a 35-27 combined
assistant and wide receivers coach will be
record over his five-year tenure.
replacing Mel Tucker, who left the position
After coaching at his alma mater,
on Feb. 11, as announced by CU on Feb. 23.
Dorrell moved back to the pros, making his
Dorrell served as the wide receivers
second appearance in the NFL as a wide
coach at CU from 1992-93 and the
receivers coach, this time with Miami.
offensive coordinator from 1995-98.
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores
“I’m excited to be back, it’s like coming
promoted Dorrell to assistant from wide
home,” Dorrell said. “The thing that excited
receivers coach on Feb. 20, just days before
me about this job is that my experience in
the 56-year-old accepted the job at Colorado.
the past here, for the most part, has been
Photo courtesy of CU Boulder Today via the CU Independent
very successful. We had a lot of good teams, went to a lot of good bowl games. It’s a topcaliber program that has a lot of potential,
Dorrell will likely look to utilize his $3.8 million assistant coach salary pool to hire the rest
The University of Colorado Buffaloes announced Karl Dorrell as the new football head coach. He was hired on Feb. 22 to take over for Mel Tucker.
and I’m excited to return it to that level.”
of his staff following his introduction. When Tucker was hired in December 2018, his assistant coach salary
As recently as Feb. 20, the replacement
from the CU Board of Regents.
of the head coaching position appeared
conference, having coached at Colorado,
During Dorrell’s first season as wide
pool was about $3.15 million.
Arizona State, Washington and UCLA prior
A recent report indicated Dorrell is talking
to be a three-man race between Alabama
receivers coach in 1992, Colorado won nine
to coaching in Miami, makes him a more
to former Denver Broncos quarterback
offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, Air
games and made an appearance in the Fiesta
appealing option for the Buffs. George
coach T.C. McCartney about assuming
Force head coach Troy Calhoun and New
Bowl as a member of the Big Eight Conference.
spoke highly of Dorrell in Colorado’s
a top assistant position at Colorado.
York Giants assistant Bret Bielema.
That same year, former Buff wideouts
initial press release, published Feb. 23.
The Broncos fired McCartney following
Following Sarkisian’s decision to stay
Michael Westbrook and Charles Johnson
“I am excited that Karl Dorrell has agreed
their hiring of Pat Shurmur as offensive
at Alabama on Feb. 20, it seemed as if
both recorded over 1,000 yards receiving,
to become our head football coach,” George
coordinator. McCartney helped coach
the Buffs were back to square one.
becoming just the fourth pair of receivers on
said. “Karl has had great success as a college
first-year Denver Broncos quarterback
the same team to eclipse that mark. Colorado
coach, both as a head coach and an assistant,
Drew Lock through his rookie season.
an unexpected turn. Pete Thamel of
posted a combined record of 17-5-2 during
and he knows the Pac-12 Conference and
Yahoo Sports reported that Dorrell had
Dorrell’s initial stint with the Buffaloes.
West Coast well. It was important that our
a 12-day search for their next head
On Feb. 22, the coaching search took
emerged as a favorite for the position.
Before returning to Colorado as an
The Buffaloes have now wrapped
next coach have CU ties, and Karl has those
football coach. Dorrell will likely look
assistant, Dorrell served as the wide
ties having worked at CU twice previously.
to hit the ground running as spring
Network insider Ian Rapoport confirmed
receivers coach for Arizona State University
Karl shares my passion for Colorado and our
football is set to begin in mid-March.
Dorrell’s agreement to become the Buffaloes’
in 1994. From 1995-98, he was offensive
vision for winning championships. He will be
27th full-time head football coach.
coordinator and receivers coach at CU.
a tremendous mentor and role model for our
The Metropolitan and several Colorado student
student athletes, and he will provide great
media organizations are sharing editorial
leadership for our program going forward.”
content to promote student work around the
Then, less than an hour later, NFL
Dorrell was set to address the media on campus at CU on the morning of Feb. 24. Athletic director Rick George has proposed a five-year $18 million deal for Dorrell, which is awaiting approval
During that time, Dorrell directly oversaw Darrin Chiaverini, who, up until Feb. 23, held the title of interim head
Prior to serving as head coach of the
coach since Tucker’s resignation.
Bruins, Dorrell made his NFL coaching
Dorrell’s familiarity with the Pac-12
state. For more information, write to Editor-inChief James Burky at jburky@msudenver.edu.
debut in Denver, coaching the Broncos
Briefs Colorado Springs resident wanted for two counts of murder A manhunt is underway for
Statewide plastic ban up for discussion Plastic bags, straws and
Thornton man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child Matthew Barnett, 34, pleaded
Death penalty quietly repealed overnight Just before 4 a.m. on Feb. 25,
Denver pit bull ban repeal fails to go through City Council members voted
Colorado Springs resident Kyree
stirrers could be banned across
guilty to attempted sexual assault
Colorado state representatives
on Feb. 24 not to override
Davon Howard-Walker. The
Colorado by 2022 with the passing
on a child and first-degree
agreed to advance a bill to repeal
Mayor Michael Hancock’s
27-year-old was labeled as the
of a new House bill. A phase-in
assault on Feb. 24. Barnett was
Colorado’s death penalty sentence.
veto on the pitbull ban. Nine
prime suspect in three Feb. 22
period would begin in June 2021,
working as a TSA agent at Denver
Gov. Jared Polis said that he will
votes were needed to override
shootings that left two men dead.
and stores would have to charge
Iinternational Airport when he
sign the bill if it makes to his desk
the veto, but only eight were
at least ten cents per bag.
was arrested in April, 2019.
and proceed to commute with
made in favor of doing so.
The Colorado Springs Police Department told Fox
Lawmakers have considered
He pleaded guilty as part of
the sentences of the three people
The new measure would
News that based on the
banning styrofoam containers
a deal that calls for a stipulated
currently on Colorado’s death
have required pit bull owners to
investigations conducted by
as well, according to CBS
sentence of 18 to 32 years in
row, according to CBS Denver.
obtain a breed-restricted license,
detectives and officers, there
Denver. Both the bag bill and
prison, according to Fox31.
The last person executed under
according to Fox News. Owners
is evidence to support that all
styrofoam bill passed their first
Initially, Barnett had 12 charges
the death penalty in Colorado
would have been allowed a
of the shootings are related.
committee hearing on Feb. 24,
including sexual assault on a child
was Gary Davis in 1997.
maximum of two pitbulls and the
with Democrats in favor of it
by a person in a position of trust,
and Republicans opposed.
sexual assault on a child as a
full roll call vote, which is not
dogs to be spayed or neutered.
first degree, attempted murder
pattern of abuse and committing
scheduled as of press time.
The ban has been discussed and in
in the first degree, two counts of
and aggravated sex offense,
place since 1989 and will continue
aggravated robbery, attempted
which is a sentencing enhancer.
for the foreseeable future.
Howard-Walker is wanted for two counts of murder in the
aggravated robbery and menacing.
The bill is now waiting for a
legislation would’ve required the
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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Mental health on college campuses: Let’s talk about it
staff Editor-in-Chief
B
efore my freshman year of
health issues, I was berated by
untapped. The campaign is simple.
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
college, I had never been away
a lot of my fellow students and
It is a series of commercials and
Managing Editor
colleagues for being a future social
testimonials given by celebrities
Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu
from home for more than a week.
worker with mental illness. There
and average citizens. The message
2,000 miles away from home,
I ended up going to school
is shame in coming forward with
is clear and to the point: we all
and I did not adjust well. I knew
mental illness. It’s not something
experience struggle, mental
Herman Guzman-Ibarra hguzmani@msudenver.edu
that I needed to talk to someone,
to actually be shameful of, but
health issues are not your fault
Features Editor
but instead I decided to major in
that’s the current state of affairs.
and there are resources out
psychology and fix myself. This
Colleges are finally starting
Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
didn’t work well and my anxiety and depression skyrocketed
Mindy Tabakin
over the course of my first
to take a more active role in
there for everyone to use. We need to talk about it on
improving their mental health
college campuses, too. The desire
News Editor
Sports Editor Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
services, at least much more
to deal with it by oneself, to
year. It wasn’t until I ended up
illness when a student already
than was done when I went
suck it up or to appear normal is
in the ICU after an overdose
has a genetic predisposition.
off to school in 2005.
wreaking havoc on the quality of
Justine Johnson jjohn460@msudenver.edu
life of college students. There isn’t
Copy Editor Nicolas Cippitelli ncippite@msudenver.edu
that I knew about the help that I could have been receiving. I am not the only one to
Colleges have improved their
A report by Penn State
counseling centers over the
University showed that college
enough being said to normalize
Photo Editor
years, but students often have
counseling center services
seeking help, and there isn’t
have this kind of experience. A
no idea about the services being
increased by 28% over the past
enough being done to keep the
study by the National Alliance
offered. We may hear about it in
eight years. Even with the increase
conversation going once it starts.
on Mental Illness found that
freshman orientation, but after
in programming, resources and
one in five college students
that, the only way someone will
“rapid access” services, there
and it may sound trite, but
have a serious mental health
point you in that direction is if
is still stigma in seeking out
it really is important for our
Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
condition. Nearly 50% of
there is a major crisis. In fact,
counseling when life gets hard.
overall well-being. It really can
Production Manager of Met Media
college freshmen experience an
a study by the National College
Even though mental illness is
be as simple as, “Let’s talk.”
increase in anxiety, and suicidal
Health Assessment found that
common and never anyone’s fault,
Kathleen Jewby kjewby@msudenver.edu
ideation in college freshman
only 15% of students with mental
it is often seen as a weakness.
Mindy Tabakin is a journalism student at
increases by as much as 30%.
illness seek out counseling
Why can’t you just get it together?
MSU Denver. She also has a bachelor’s
Meher Noorulamin mnoorula@msudenver.edu
degree in psychology from Webster
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This increase in mental illness can be chalked up to being away
services offered by their school. This low rate of students
In Canada, there is a yearly
It may sound overly simplified
from home for the first time,
seeking services is not entirely
friend recently introduced me to.
social work field for 10 years. Contact
increased stress, having to work
the fault of the school for not
The goal is to decrease stigma
her at mtabakin@msudenver.edu.
with a full course load and any
advertising their services. A huge
around mental health and to
other variety of reasons. This kind
barrier to seeking help is stigma.
increase the utilization of mental
of environment can further mental
When I came out with my mental
health services that are often
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Colorado’s traffic woes have roots in inattentive drivers
N
ame three things you enjoy
If drivers had planned ahead,
in the left lane unless you are
carpooled or used back roads — like
passing someone and way too
Notice how you didn’t say sitting on
The Metropolitan’s Brady Pieper
often I have been stuck behind a
I-25 in bumper to bumper traffic?
and I did, taking us only 45 minutes
car going too slow in that lane.
doing in your day to day life.
from Parker — there wouldn’t have
Blinkers, the greatest invention of
has become a Colorado tradition
You’re not alone in this. Traffic
been as much trouble getting to the
all time, are often underutilized.
and not a good one. Any list of
game. Granted, 43,574 hockey fans
solutions for lightening up the roads
all making their way onto a military
blinker fluid, but traffic in Colorado
starts with adding more routes
base is bound to go wrong, but the
would be a whole lot better if we all
and lanes throughout the state.
only people to blame are the drivers.
filled up. The traffic in the Centennial
But in reality, Colorado drivers
Will Satler
need to figure it out on their own.
Traffic issues are not recent in
Maybe drivers are just low on
State is only going to continue to
Colorado. According to an October
get worse if we all don’t make a
events including multiple lane
2019 report by the Denver Regional
conscious effort to improve it.
been under the national spotlight
closures in both the northbound
Council of Governments on
with big events like the 2020
and southbound lanes of I-25,
Colorado traffic in 2018, the average
your blinker when changing lanes.
NHL Stadium Series in Colorado
emergency pothole repairs that
person’s travel time was delayed 5.8
Stay out of the left lane unless
Springs facing problematic travel
forced further lane closures, and
minutes per weekday. That means
you’re passing. While I am guilty
times. Some fans sat in traffic for
multiple vehicle accidents between
drivers in Colorado cost themselves
of often accusing drivers whose
hours on their way to the Air Force
Castle Rock and Monument,” the Air
$1.5 billion in travel delays over
cars sport California or Nebraska
Academy for the hockey game and
Force said. “Despite our best efforts,
the year, a number that DRCOG
license plates for the traffic
many missed out on the start of the
all of these, added to the already
predicts will implode 87% by 2040.
problem, every motorist that enters
match. Others had to walk over an
challenging traffic conditions
hour to avoid the traffic, according
along the I-25 corridor, combined
graduate Richard Sherman once
to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.
and unfortunately impacted some
said, “Imagine how much better
fans traveling to the game.”
traffic would be if everyone just
Will Satler is a second-year journalism
drove the speed limit all the time.
student at MSU Denver. He is the
Not too fast, not too slow.”
Sports Editor of The Metropolitan and
Recently, Colorado traffic has
After the horror stories fans faced at the game started to
Colorado’s highway message
pile up, the academy released a
boards were plastered with
statement attempting to explain
reminders that the event would
why traffic was so bad.
University of Stanford
Leave earlier for work. Use
the state lines is responsible for making Colorado traffic better.
He makes a valid point.
is the co-host of the Game Seven
cause traffic on Feb. 15. The
Colorado has laws in place to
Podcast for Met Radio. He was a
Air Force, as poor as traffic
help support Sherman’s claim
national award-winning journalist in
game, there were numerous road
conditions were on base, was
but they often aren’t abided by.
his time before MSU Denver. Contact
condition changes and unforeseen
not at fault for the back-ups.
“In the hours leading up to the
You shouldn’t be driving
him at wsatler@msudever.edu.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Sunday Jam Service brews a growing community By Herman Guzman-Ibarra
anyone that walks in. People can come
hguzmani@msudenver.edu
in from all walks of life. Christian Ganem came to Denver from New Hampshire to
Local drinks, independent music and chill people — Coloradans lean on these. Walking into Mile High Spirits
pursue his passion for music and has been attending the SJS since it began in August. “I was actually a house drummer for
Colorado Craft Distillery on Feb. 23,
an open mic back in New Hampshire for
you couldn’t ignore the industrial
years, so this was me finally dipping my
atmosphere. Bourbon barrels hung from
toes in the music scene,” Ganem said.
the ceiling above the bar located to the
“It’s just like anything, it takes a while
right, displaying the distillery’s infused
to build up some steam. Between the
vodka selection. Everything had a rustic,
stage and the sound and the lights and
homemade feel to it — because it is.
the atmosphere — it’s our jamily.”
The main attraction of the distillery
Ganem said that Denver is the first place
every Sunday is the Sunday Service Jam.
he’s ever lived that really felt like home in
SJS is an opportunity for local musicians
his whole life, and getting to meet national
and regular bar patrons to try their
and international touring musicians can
hand at playing or singing on the hand-
be intimidating, but admirable. He also
built stage at the back of the space.
set up a vendor stand for his company
Ali Jay, the organizer behind
Good Vibes Coffee Roasters at the SJS
Sunday Jam Service and tour guide
to add another layer to the event.
for Mile High Spirits, said that Wyn Ferrell, one of the owners, built almost everything in the bar area himself. “He built the bar, he built all the furniture, his wife works for NASA. So, she’s really good at mapping stuff out, too,” Jay said. The SJS is hosted by Casey Russell,
“It’s just like anything, it takes a while to build up some steam. Between the stage and the sound and the lights and the atmosphere — it’s our jamily.” – Christian Ganem
Photos by Justine Johnson | jjohn460@msudenver.edu
Mile High Spirits Jam Session with Casey Russel, Thomas Jennings, Will Bowditch, Shawn Dande, Will Trask and Matt Wilkolak at Mile High Spirits on Feb. 23.
keyboardist and vocalist for the Denverbased band Magic Beans. Russell
Despite the slow start, after
came upon the distillery by chance
much planning and determination,
and decided to stick around to help.
the SJS has taken off and begun
“I was playing a gig here, and there was a big walk-in crowd that doesn’t stick
garnering even more attention. “Ali’s really built something really cool
around for the music. A bunch of people
here. And I know she’s been busting her
did stay though, and started paying a lot
ass to make this stuff happen,” freelance
of attention, and my friend Ali Jay who
musician Matthew Wilkolak said. “It’s kind
booked us was there and was like, ‘Wow that
of the thing that happens with every jam
was cool, would you wanna do something
session, where you start it up and it takes
here every week or something?’ And I
a while for word to spread around. Now
agreed,” Russell said. “I was looking for
that it’s pretty well-established, we’re
something consistent. And I like the open
starting to see a bunch of people come in.”
jam because it brings people together who
Wilkolak said he hopes to see the pace of
are more like how I was 10 years ago, play
the sessions continue, a sentiment shared
with people who are very professional
by Russell, who hopes to see it continue
and advanced. It’s loose and fun.”
for years after he decides to move on.
Jay also leads distillery tours on the weekends from 1-4 p.m. The barrel room had the aroma of liquor aging which
Jay has more plans in store at
Ali Jay, Mile High Spirit’s talent buyer, points out one of the bourbon barrels at Mile High Spirts on Feb. 23.
Kowan Turner enjoying his time playing the drums at the Mile High Spirits during the Sunday Jam Service on Feb. 23.
the distillery beyond the SJS. “We’ve been working on ‘Barrel Room
enveloped the distillery and was produced
sessions,’ which have not been released
by barrels stacked on top of each other to
yet. We are very excited. So far we have
the ceiling. Walking through the process
recorded with Fruition, we have The Motet
of turning rye and corn into bourbon
lined up soon, Sunsquabi — all pretty big
adds depth to the drinks out front when
bands, and we got it sponsored by Pepsi,”
realizing everything that goes into them.
Jay said. “This is gonna be our take on the Tiny Desk concerts except we have
“This is a very familyorientated company, so even if you’re not actually family, you are still family here.” – Ali Jay
more cameras, a little bit more space and a really cool barrel room backdrop. It’s really going to be our bread and butter.” The Barrel Room sessions will be released in seasons, with the first season coming out before the summer
Russell said the distillery’s highlights are the stage and patio, along with
show calendar for Red Rocks begins. While the distillery hosts a cavalcade
the “killer” drinks. He appreciates
of events throughout the week, the SJS
the tight sense of community.
is the most personal and laid-back. That
“That’s what’s so cool. Now that
hospitality is what draws everyone — from
we’ve built it up and people know about
local and national bands to longtime and
it, you see one person come in one
first-time jam patrons — back in once
week, then they usually come in the next
they experience it for themselves.
week and the next week,” Russell said.
“This is a very family-orientated
“And we are building a total family —
company, so even if you’re not actually
they’re calling it the jamily. It’s great.”
family, you are still family here,” Jay said.
That community is the major draw for
Kowan Turner and Casey Russel jam out at Mile High Spirits for the weekly Sunday Jam Service on Feb. 23.
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SPORTS
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Roadrunners open RMAC play with series split
MSU Denver hosts Colorado Christian, New Mexico Highlands over weekend Game 1: MSU Denver vs. Colorado Christian spot ahead of the Roadrunners. The game, which was originally
By Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu For five innings in the first of a four-game weekend series for MSU
But after walking three Colorado
MSU Denver got off to a slow start against New Mexico Highlands
to help the Roadrunners earn the victory. Redshirt freshman Kayla Banks struck
scheduled to be played in Lakewood,
University in the second game of
out four New Mexico Highlands batters
was moved to the Regency Athletic
a doubleheader on Feb. 21.
in her 3.1 innings who matched Lopez in
Complex with CCU remaining as
A Cowgirls wild pitch that allowed
the home team in the scorebook.
Emily Shreves to score in the sixth inning
Denver, senior Darby McGhee looked like her usual self in the circle.
Game 2: MSU Denver vs. New Mexico Highlands
Redshirt freshman Kayla
strikeouts with her 3.2 innings in the circle. The win was a good bounce-back
and an Alyssa Richter three-run home
victory for MSU Denver after holding
Banks continued her strong start
run in the seventh helped MSU Denver
the lead in six innings in the first game
to the season, going 2-for-4 at
earn their ninth win of the season, 9-3.
before giving up a walk-off home run.
Christian University batters in the
the plate and driving in a run for
Junior Destinee Lopez, who earned
sixth inning with her team leading
the Roadrunners. Catcher Laney
the loss in the first game of the day to
games of the opening weekend of Rocky
4-0, the Cougars capitalized with
Sheppard, infielder Ari Valdez and
Colorado Christian University, improved
Mountain Athletic Conference play
two runs before walking-it-off with
third baseman Olivia Dampier also
to 3-3 on the season, collecting the win.
at the Regency Athletic Complex.
a two-run home run in the bottom
contributed RBIs for MSU Denver.
Third baseman Olivia Dampier and second
of the seventh inning by Stephanie Day, giving them a 5-4 win.
The Roadrunners racked up 11 hits,
MSU Denver split the first two
baseman Ari Valdez both collected two hits
five more than the Cougars who also
It was both teams’ first game of
committed the only error in the game,
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
but couldn’t find a way to put them
play and it was expected to be
away. McGhee had seven strikeouts in
competitive till the end, considering
her 5.1 innings along with four walks.
CCU was picked in the preseason poll to finish third in the standings, one
Roadrunners player spotlight Kayla Banks Position: Pitcher, Infielder Bats/Pitches: Left/Left Previous School: Smoky Hill HS Class: Redshirt freshman
Photos by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
In the circle: At the plate: Innings pitched:
Batting average:
37.0
.415
Photo Illustrations By
Earned run average:
Hits:
Will Satler
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wsatler@msudenver.edu
3.78 Record:
5-1
Runs batted in:
TOP: MSU Denver batter Megan Sansburn swings at a pitch as baserunner Rebecca Gonzales leads off in the game against New Mexico Highlands University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 22. The Roadrunners beat the Cowgirls, 11-3. BOTTOM: MSU Denver’s Ari Valdez runs to third base in the game against New Mexico Highlands University at the Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 22.
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Game 3: MSU Denver vs. New Mexico Highlands MSU Denver looked to fend off
the circle in the season. She struck
Game 4: MSU Denver vs. Colorado Christian The Roadrunners couldn’t overcome
With three hits, redshirt freshman
New Mexico Highlands University,
out only one batter while walking
an early deficit in the final game of
Kayla Banks was the driving force in the
who was trying to earn their
four in her five innings of work, but
their weekend series, falling 11-7 to
middle of the lineup as she was all weekend
revenge on the Roadrunners after
was backed up by her offense.
Colorado Christian University at the
for MSU Denver. Banks is hitting .415 to
Regency Athletic Complex on Feb. 22.
start the season, which is second on the
losing 9-3 the day before. But they couldn’t match the
Coincidentally, MSU Denver’s offense was led by Banks, who
The Cougars scored seven runs in the
team to freshman Olivia Dampier, who
Roadrunners’ firepower at the
drove in two runs alongside three
third inning and MSU Denver was never
is hitting .442, which is fifth in the Rocky
plate, losing 11-3 in five innings.
hits. Outfielder Rebecca Gonzales
able to recover, although an Alyssa Richter
Mountain Athletic Conference among
Tied 3-3 after the first inning, MSU
was 3-for-3 in the leadoff spot for
three-run home run in the seventh made
hitters who have at least 40 at-bats.
Denver put up four runs in the
the Roadrunners, a place she’s
things a little bit more competitive.
second inning, before a four-spot
hit all season for MSU Denver.
earned them a run-rule victory at the Regency Athletic Complex. The Cowgirls were held to just three
New Mexico Highlands fell
Senior pitcher Darby McGhee’s record
With a 2-2 split over the weekend, the Roadrunners sit right in the middle
would fall to 5-5 in 2020 despite giving
of the pack when it comes to teams’
to 1-15 on the season as their
her team five-plus innings in the circle in
performances in the opening series.
poor season continued.
the past three games. Outfielder Rebecca
CCU improved to 14-5 on the season
runs on five hits by redshirt freshman
Gonzales would go deep in the first at-
to stay on top of the RMAC standings
Kayla Banks, who improved to 5-1 in
bat of the game, but CCU would respond
while MSU Denver fell to 10-6.
and take a 3-1 lead in the second.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Roadrunners in tie for last playoff spot before final game
MSU Denver needs upset in last weekend of regular season to build that foundation.”
By Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
The Roadrunners had to
MSU Denver will look to
overcome a slow start to the
sophomore point guard Jaiden
season in 2018-19, too. They got
Galloway to help lead them
off to a 2-4 start before finding
a second of a weekend sweep
past Chadron State to take
their stride down the stretch
of New Mexico Highlands
care of their side of the playoff
and finishing in third place in
University and Colorado State
scenario. Galloway had her best
the conference. In 2019-20 MSU
University-Pueblo on Feb. 22.
weekend offensively of her career
Denver is still fighting for that
with 10 points and 10 assists
final spot all the way down to
ThunderWolves’ guard JaNaiya
against New Mexico Highlands
the last day of the season.
Davis gave CSU-Pueblo a 66-
on Feb. 21 before leading the
65 lead which the Roadrunners
team with 14 points and 8
felt like playoff games for the
couldn’t overcome. The loss,
assists against CSU-Pueblo.
Roadrunners. They’ve played in
MSU Denver came within
But a last-second tip-in by the
which makes MSU Denver’s Rocky
The final three weeks have
Sophomore Morgan Lewis
five games that were decided by
Mountain Athletic Conference
has found a scoring rhythm off
five points or fewer throughout the
record 11-10, put the Roadrunners
the bench as well, and scored
season. And although making the
in a deadlock with Fort Lewis
15 points in both games over
playoffs will leave them a matchup
College for the eighth and final
the weekend for MSU Denver.
on the road with No. 24 Colorado
spot in the RMAC tournament. “You hurt for your seniors,” MSU Denver coach Tanya Haave told Roadrunners Athletics.
Photo by James Burky | jburky@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver guard Jaiden Galloway throws a pass to teammate Jaela Richardson in the exhibition game agaisnt Concordia University at the Auraria Event Center on Nov. 23. The Roadrunners lost by a score of 81-65.
“I thought we had it.”
If Galloway and Lewis
Mesa University, MSU Denver
are clicking offensively, the
just needs a ticket to the dance.
Roadrunners will be in a good
The Roadrunners will need to
spot. Senior Bree Wellington
take care of business in Chadron,
is collecting a career-high 4.9
and with a little help from Adams
Fort Lewis won the only matchup
looked at the season as a year
rebounds per game and redshirt
State, MSU Denver could extend
upset for things to change — a
between the Skyhawks and
to take the next step in building
freshman Jaela Richardson is
their season. Either way, Friday’s
Fort Lewis loss to Adams State
Roadrunners on Jan. 3, 63-61,
on her team’s young talent.
defending the rim with her 1.4
game is for all the marbles.
University in Alamosa, who is
another game that MSU Denver
3-18 in RMAC play — and to win
lost in the final seconds. Thus,
develop and it’s a great core,”
in the RMAC. Galloway is also
their final game of the 2019-20
Fort Lewis holds the tiebreaker
Haave said. “Then we’ve got
bugging ball handlers up and down
regular season against Chadron
over the Roadrunners.
some really good talent with
the court, racking up 2.2 assists
potential. It’s exciting for me
per game, third in the RMAC.
The Roadrunners will need an
State College in Chadron, Nebrasa.
Before the season, Haave
“I’ve got a group that we can
blocks per game, which is third
Men’s basketball celebrates their five seniors on Feb. 22
Roadrunners’ five seniors honored before game against CSU-Pueblo It’s been a tough season
forward Cain van Heyningen,
Fittingly enough, three
It was a typical win for a
“These guys fought to the
for the MSU Denver men’s
guard Druce Asah, guard Garrett
of the five seniors scored
Michael Bahl-coached team — a
bitter end, and that’s what we
basketball team.
Carter and forward Kendall
in double figures to help
scrappy, low-scoring victory.
want to see,” Bahl said. “In front
McIntosh played their final
MSU Denver to the win.
The Roadrunners shot 35.9%
of their parents, and in front of the
from the field but held the
biggest crowd all year, it was just
ThunderWolves to 33.9 shooting.
a great effort and a great way to
But on Feb. 22 when they hosted Colorado State UniversityPueblo for Senior Night, the
game in Denver, a 64-57 win. “We wanted to leave it all
Carter led with 18 points, McIntosh poured in 14 points
Auraria Event Center filled up
out on the floor,” McIntosh told
and Lombard had 12 points.
to celebrate the players who
Roadrunners Athletics. “We
Another senior in van Heyningen
in the first half, MSU Denver
were playing in their final
wanted to make sure we gave
had two points and five
fought to get back into the game
season on Feb. 28 at Chadron
season in the program.
great effort and whatever it got us,
rebounds in 13 minutes, and
before taking the lead with
State College at 7:30 p.m.
that’s what we were going to take.”
Asah didn’t play due to injury.
7:05 left in the second half.
Guard Mitch Lombard,
Photo by Cody Jones | cjone199@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver senior forward Kendall McIntosh goes up strong and attempts to make a contested layup during a game against Colorado State University-Pueblo at the Auraria Event Center.
After falling behind 32-26
send these guys out with a win.” The Roadrunners finish their
Photos by Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu
TOP: Guard Demetrius Jackson leans back after shooting a three during a game against Colorado Christian University on Dec. 7 at the Auraria Event Center. BOTTOM: Senior guard Garrett Carter drives past a pair of Westminster College defenders on Jan. 11 at the Auraria Event Center. The Roadrunners won, 70-64 Photo by Cody Jones | cjone199@msudenver. edu
RIGHT: Senior guard Mitch Lombard shoots a free throw while senior Garrett Carter watches from afar during a game against Colorado State University-Pueblo on Feb. 22 at the Auraria Event Center. The Roadrunners won, 64-57.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Overheard
Horoscopes
“Hi, I’m Herman and I think I’m funny.” “Somebody put the cookie in the beans and now it looks disgusting.”
Capricorn
Cancer
Your head has been in the clouds lately, but don’t forget to get your work done. Plan your escape for another day.
Your significant other will become angry with you this week, but use your sense of calm and forethought to end the hurt feelings and mend your bond.
“She wants to dominate me, but also play Animal Crossing.” “The whip is my favorite part.”
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Aquarius
Leo
You and a special someone need a getaway this week. Plan something romantic for the two of you to enjoy together.
This will be a fun, adventurous week for you. Surround yourself with other people and enjoy whatever activity you find yourself doing.
Pisces
Virgo
You’re no longer happy in the niche you’ve carved for yourself, so a move may be on the horizon. It’s for the best.
Some reorganizing at work has left you feeling forgotten, but you’ll soon be promoted. Never fear, good news is on its way.
Aries
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Libra
Someone will call you for help or advice this week. Listen with your heart and you will be able to give the right answer.
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Positive feedback from others will boost your confidence this week, and romance is blossoming as well. Make the most of it.
Taurus
Scorpio
This week will turn your life around in a good way. Watch for good news from your boss and relax in the knowledge that your hard work has paid off.
Some old issues will come up this week, but don’t feel the need to struggle through them alone. There are resources nearby.
Gemini
Sagittarius
You haven’t indulged your sensual side in some time, and there’s no time like the present. Invite a special someone over for dinner or out for a night of romance.
A romantic relationship will start this week, and likely with someone who’s already in your life. Keep your eyes and heart open.
Photo of the Week As Super Tuesday draws near, politics
state this year for presidential hopefuls.
are on the forefront of nearly every
Believe it or not, it’s not all up to the
Colorado news outlet. Sorry for those of you
delegates. True, in this country just because
trying to focus your thoughts elsewhere,
everyone has the right to vote doesn’t mean
but we’ve jumped on the wagon.
that everyone has to. But just because
Photojournalism student Jay Mckinney
you don’t have to vote doesn’t mean you
snapped this photo on campus on Feb. 20.
shouldn’t. Every vote counts in an election,
He said he took it to remind people to get
because the number of votes determines the
out and vote. The subject, Kelly Pierson,
number of delegates each candidate wins.
was encouraging students to participate in
No matter where you stand on politics
the rapidly-approaching primary election.
— whether you love Trump, hate him or just
Seven Senate candidates hoping to
want everyone to stop talking about him —
unseat Sen. Cory Gardner have visited MSU
the best way you can get the outcome you
Denver since November, and six presidential
want is to vote. For someone. Anyone.
candidates have visited Colorado in the past two weeks. This is all in the hopes of winning the most delegates in Colorado, an important Photo by Jay McKinney | jmckin24@msudenver.edu
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.
Kelly Pierson urges Auraria Campus students to register to vote on Feb. 20. Pierson is volunteering for the Pote Law Firm to encourage students to vote in the presidential primary election on March 3.
Events Movie Night: Queen & Slim
Transform: Sippy
Chicago
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Harlem Globetrotters
Date
Feb. 27
Date
Feb. 27
Date
Feb. 28
Date
Feb. 28 - March 1
Date
Feb. 29
Location
Tivoli Turnhalle
Location
Paramount
Location
King Center
Location
Paramount Theater
Location
1st Bank Center
Price
Free for students
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
7:30 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
7:30 p.m.
Theater Price
Free
Price Varies
Time
4 - 6 p.m.
Time
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Theatre Department and Music Department Proudly Present
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins Script adaptation by David Thompson
February 27-29, 2020 at 7:30pm March 5-7, 2020 at 7:30pm March 8, 2020 at 2:30pm Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre Kenneth King Academic & Performing Arts Center 855 Lawrence Way, Auraria Campus Chicago is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Adults: $21 MSU Denver Students: Free with valid ID MSU Denver Faculty and Staff: $11 Other Students, Seniors & Children: $11 Complimentary parking with ticket purchase. Ticket transaction fees may apply.
Children under five are not permitted in the Theatre as a courtesy to our actors and other patrons. $2.00 of every ticket purchased supports Theatre Student Scholarships. Funding provided by MSU Denver Student Fees.
Tickets: 303-556-2296 www.ahec.edu/boxoffice
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