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MARCH 11, 2020
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High Style budding at Denver show Event overviewed tactics for de-escalation with police and subsequent action | pg. 6
Photo by Justine Johnson | jjohn460@msudenver.edu
Pact, Simple Shoes and High Society Collection on the runway sporting clothes made out of hemp at the High Style Fashion Show on March 5 in Denver.
ACLU event educates people on civil rights Tactics for de-escalation with police and subsequent action were reviewed with police. “I’m gonna die next time.”
By Rachel Lorenz
that de-escalation should inherently be
instructor of ethnic studies at CU Denver
the duty of the officer initiating contact.
and president of the Aurora branch of
for American Civil Liberties Union
But sometimes they won’t do it, he said.
the NAACP, noted that there were few
Colorado, was joined by Aurora Mayor
Sometimes that burden falls on the civilian.
young adults present at this event.
rlorenz7@msudenver.edu
Howard, community education manager
Jessica Howard warned a room of 50 people that feelings might get strong as the
Pro Tem, Nicole Johnston, and a handful
group discussed techniques for handling
of community partners, held a workshop
you can to get safely home to your
people — particularly 17 to 19-year-olds
encounters with the police at the Know
focused on de-escalating interactions
mother, your father, your sister, whoever
— struggle to realize that they’re adults
Your Rights event in Aurora on Feb. 29.
with law enforcement, asserting one’s
it is that’s waiting for you,” he said.
in the eye of law, Montgomery said.
“All I hear is comply or die,” said one
rights and reporting police misconduct.
attendee who did not want her name published because of previous run-ins
INSIDE
NEWS
Inspirational speaker Jonathon McMillan tells the young people he works with
| pg. 2
OPINION
| pg. 5
“Your responsibility is to do everything
There’s a gap during which young
The two-hour workshop gave people the tools to do just that. But Omar Montgomery, adjunct
FEATURES
| pg. 7
| Continued on pg. 3
SPORTS
| pg. 8
First Generation students gather at
Encrypting police scanners is
1996 film “Basquiat” does justice in
Met Media makes its predictions
the Capitol
dangerous for public knowledge
representing late artist
for 2020 MLB season
NEWS
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MARCH 11, 2020
Know Your Rights event helps civilians handle confrontations with law enforcement Continued from cover
“You need to know your
verbally assert what you believe
practiced saying four key phrases
your rights to be and then comply
throughout the afternoon: “Are
with the police officers. And
you detaining me or am I free to
let it get sorted out later.”
go?” “I don’t consent to searches,”
rights more than anyone,” he
A complaint can be filed if
“I can’t let you in without a
said, referencing young adults
you feel your rights were not
warrant,” and “I’m going to remain
in general and students on the
respected during an encounter.
silent, and I’d like to see a lawyer.”
Auraria specifically. “It should be
The Auraria Campus Police
part of their student orientation,
Department, for example, has a
handle police encounters at your
and it should also be a part of
form on their website. But not
door, how to be a good witness of
their student handbook.”
complying with law enforcement
a police encounter and how and
can lead to problems such as
where to report police misconduct.
Auraria Campus Police Chief Michael Phibbs said the
an arrest for obstruction or
department’s time to talk with
resisting a police officer, he said.
students about public safety is already short. If he had more, he
Phibbs’ advice does not contradict the ACLU’s.
said he’d rather spend it educating
At the Know Your Rights
Howard also presented how to
At times, the discussion got emotional. People referenced interactions they found disturbing— police officers that lied, planted evidence or
students on the department’s
event, Howard used videos
active shooter emergency
created by nonprofit Flex Your
response program, which he
Rights to illustrate 10 rules
and struggles,” Johnston said
said could save individuals
for dealing with police and to
of the community’s strained
from serious injury or death.
stimulate discussion with the
relationship with the Aurora Police
group. The videos reenacted a
Department in a later interview.
“I don’t think it’s bad
performed illegal searches. “We’re having some challenges
information,” Phibbs said.
traffic stop and street stop by law
“I just don’t think, with the
enforcement and featured advice
intoxicated while on duty, the
limited time we have, that I
from Billy Murphy, the attorney
sudden resignation of its deputy
would make that a priority.”
for the family of Freddie Gray.
police chief, and several police-
Phibbs did offer one piece of
The event’s attendees, few
The investigation of an officer
involved shootings and deaths
Photo by Rachel Lorenz | rlorenz7@msudenver.edu
Jessica Howard, community education manager for the American Civil Liberties Union Colorado, reviews rules for safely asserting constitutional rights at a workshop in Aurora, Colorado on Feb. 29. Additional resources can be
“I hope this information gets
advice to students. It’s the same
looking younger than 30, sat
last year has put the Aurora Police
found at the ACLU’s website
to our youths so they know their
advice he offers his children
and watched in rows of chairs
Department under public scrutiny.
section on what to do when
rights in school, know their
and their friends, who are young
in the meeting room of the
Just last month, an officer was
you’re stopped by the police and
rights as they’re walking down
people themselves: “Always
Beck Recreation Center. They
fired for severe misconduct.
at the Flex Your Rights website.
the street,” Montgomery said.
First-generation students head to the State Capitol family to achieve higher education.
By Herman Guzman-Ibarra hguzmani@msudenver.edu
“It’s really inspiring, because what you’re able to do by going to college and
First-generation students from MSU
changing the course of where your family
Denver, Colorado Mesa University and
is will not only impact your family, but
Adams State University gathered to be
impact your community as well,” Rep.
commended by the Colorado General
Matt Soper said. “And it’s that type of
Assembly at the Capitol Building on March 6.
determination, that raw guts and spirit,
The Capitol held a breakfast reception at
that show you will be successful in life.”
7:30 a.m. for students to talk to legislators and
The same sentiment was shared by
lawmakers and share their stories with elected
other representatives, such as CMU
officials to support first-gen college students
alumnus Marc Catlin and second-
by bringing attention to the importance of
generation graduate Jovan Melton.
further prioritizing funding to support them.
First-generation students are looking
Following the reception was a
to make the change not just in their
tribute in the house where legislators
communities, but also in their families.
shared their own experiences.
“I have five younger siblings, and the trend
“March 6, 2020 celebrates first-
in our family is to drop out of high school,
generation college students at the Capitol
usually not go to college, get a standard
to bring attention to the importance
job, and financially struggle for the rest of
of recruiting, enrolling, mentoring and
Photo by Brandon Wheeldon | bwheeldo@msudenver.edu
coaching first generation students and
MSU Denver Social Media Manager Sarah Hunsinger stands with Rowdy, at the First Generationd Day at the Denver State Capitol on March 7.
further prioritizing funding designed to support these students,” said Connor Randall, reading clerk for the House.
your life. I am determined to change that trend,” Washington said. “I’m showing my siblings that you can be financially stable, that you can go to college and get a degree.
working hard and achieving your dreams,”
going to be hard, and everything in life
You don’t have to worry about the little
said Rep. and MSU Alumnae Lisa Cutter.
is going to be hard. If it’s something big
things that we had to worry about as kids.”
sharing their own experiences as first-
“I will mention that Metro State University
that you want, you’re gonna have to work
generation students and as alumni
has four board members currently that are
your ass off. You’re going to have to stay
set before you. It’s a risk that gets taken all the
of the universities represented that
first-gen and 10,000 students, so kudos to
focused,” said Sauntice Washington, a
time, and visiting the Capitol and sharing that
day, as well as acknowledging the
all of you and keep up the hard work.”
first-generation student at MSU Denver..
message with legislators is taking one step to
Representatives spoke to the House,
students they talked to that day. “I am so pleased to have been able to get
Her comment about hard work isn’t a
Her efforts and those of all other
superflous statement — it’s a sentiment
students do not go unnoticed though.
such a wonderful education from MSU and I
shared by many first-generation students
Many represenatives mentioned how
know other fine universities are represented
realizing the effort it takes to succeed.
much respect they have for students
here today, so shout out to all of you for
“Being first-generation is hard. It’s
who decide to be the first in their
To be first-generation is to break the mold
further fund support programs so the efforts of these students doesn’t end up for naught.
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MARCH 11, 2020
Denver, Auraria respond to COVID-19 concerns in the state By Kerry McCawley | Chantel Merriex
you will likely see decreased attendance to
kmccawle@msudenver.edu |
class, probably a lot of cancelations of class,
cmerriex@msudenver.edu
if not the whole campus is closed.” Said MSU Denver biology professor Johnathan Alvarez.
Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency after 17 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Colorado as ofpress time. Three of the cases are confirmed positive,
Students of MSU Denver pose a different perspective. “It’s really easy to say, ‘Stay home if you’re sick,’ but some of us have jobs
and 14 have yet to be confirmed by the
and assignments due. Life doesn’t wait
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
for you to feel better,” said MSU Denver
Polis ensured Coloradans in a news conference at the Colorado State Capitol on March 10 that there was no need
student Heather Davis. “So instead, if you are sick, take the precautions.” MSU Denver will be halting all
to worry as a mountain of preparation
international university travel, Davidson
for COVID-19 has been done.
wrote in an email on Monday. This
“We’re going to get through this
suspension follows recommendations of
together, but the actions that we take in
the CDC to reschedule nonessential trips.
the next few days and weeks will really
“All MSU Denver-related international
Photo obtained from US Dept. of State
COVID-19 has become a global pandemic over the course of the past few weeks and continues to cause concerns in communities across the world.
determine the trajectory of coronavirus in
travel, including study abroad, is suspended
Colorado,” Polis said. “To contain the spread
through the end of the semester,”
and surfaces and then touching your mouth,
are screened for coronavirus by U.S.
of the coronavirus, to protect our most
Davidson said. “All personal international
nose and eyes, and from community spread,
Immigration Customs Enforcement and U.S.
vulnerable populations and to maximize
travel is strongly discouraged. Please
according to the World Health Organization..
Customs and Border Patrol as they are more
our chances of avoiding widespread
use your best judgement when making
The CDC describes community spread as
prone to being incubators of the virus.
disruptions to the daily lives of Coloradans
decisions about upcoming trips.”
when someone who was infected with the
Since Auraria is a commuter
virus passes it along to those in their area.
campus, students and faculty rely
is closely monitoring the situation. Auraria
This makes prevention essential, as anyone
mostly on public transportation.
has assembled a coronavirus task force to
in your area can give the disease to you.
and our economy, I am declaring a state of emergency here in Colorado.” Given that three cases are in Denver
The university says on its website that it
plan for every scenario and to coordinate
ways that students can proceed with the
with city health officials as new cases arise.
methods of preventing spread are avoiding the
being cleaned every day, specifically,
semester if campus is closed. Although
MSU Denver will also hold a town hall for
sick, staying home when you’re sick, covering
high-touch surfaces, and additional
MSU Denver does not plan on closing as
students and staff on March 11 at 3 p.m. in
your coughs and sneezes, disinfecting
sanitation products like electrostatic
of press time, President Janine Davidson
Jordan Student Success Building Room 420,
surfaces and objects, and washing your hands.
cleaning devices are being purchased.
says that all professors should have a
and the town hall will also be livestreamed.
backup plan in place for their classes. “As soon as there’s one reported case, then
COVID-19 spreads in three ways: personto-person contact, from touching objects
According to the CDC’s website, the best
RTD’s plans for the coronavirus is to
County, MSU Denver has brainstormed
update their pandemic plan. Buses are
As spring break approaches, Denver International Airport has released plans to prevent COVID-19. Commercial aircraft
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BRIEFING
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MARCH 11, 2020
Are we du-ing better yet? Wecandubetter demands administration change By Grace Ganz | DU Clarion
make up only seven of the 22 current Campus
duclarioneditor@gmail.com
Safety officers. The team has also negotiated with the Title IX offices on campus and have
After a period of active student and
advocated for a streamlined investigation
administrative mobilization in response to the
process that includes the office speeding
@wecandubetter Instagram page, the creators
up communication. Many stories shared
of the account are demanding further change
on @wecandubetter discuss how survivors
and updated safety policies at the University
have been re-traumatized through the Title
of Denver. As graphic stories of sexual and
IX process and have had their cases take
gender-based violence appear on DU students’
much longer than the 60-day guideline.
Instagram feeds every day, Chancellor Jeremy
Since beginning @wecandubetter, the
Haefner and the DU administration are looking
campaign has taken off even outside of
to answer these appeals in the near future.
updating campus-wide policies. Saul and
In response to a previous Clarion article
her co-founders were invited to speak
about the upcoming blue light replacement
during Sexual Assault Awareness Month at
project on campus, Shannon Saul, co-founder
Santiago Canyon College in California, they
of @wecandubetter, reported some more
were interviewed in a story for The Denver
non-functioning blue lights on campus.
Post and they recently launched the national
In the last week of January, Saul ventured
Instagram page @thedobettercampaign.
on campus to test a few of the more central
Photo obtained from Wikimedia Commons
and prominently-located blue light phones. In a video documenting one call, she tests the brand new solar-tower assistance phone in
across the country, this Instagram page does
The @wecandubetter Instagram page has sparked controversy and discussion around the University of Denver.
front of Sturm Hall. After receiving no answer the first time, Saul dialed again to receive a robotic-sounding, unclear voice on the other end which could not be understood.
With stories of survivors from universities all the same thing as DU’s but on a national level. “In the perfect scenario, we would be able to register as a non-profit and then
Title IX and the Office of the Chancellor. After meeting with the women of @ wecandubetter, Haefner released a
we must unite across campus in our
we would have several roles,” Saul said.
commitment against such terrible acts.”
“It would be kind of like we would be the
This response and transparent plan was
base to help other student activists create
“I think that whatever new system
campus-wide email statement on March
seen as a step up from the video from the
they’re replacing the old phones with,
5 which attached a comprehensive plan
Chancellor’s office that was sent out to the
they need to make sure that it works and
for safety, policy and training changes
DU community on Jan. 27 attached to a
campaign into a company, these roles would
that it’s cost-effective,” Saul said. “We
to be implemented on campus.
short letter that addressed the Instagram
include taking on the legal and safety risk
page and invited the DU community to the
of sharing stories away from students and
including further lighting areas around the
silent protest that Saul, Wankelman and
publicizing survivor stories on different
Burwell Center for Career Achievement,
Membrino organized for students. The video
campuses, advising students at other
facilities teams, is currently working on a
the Dimond Family Residential Village
was received poorly by the DU community
campuses on how to effectively work with
campus-wide blue light replacement project
and the Community Commons.
due to its insincerity and cue card nature.
administration, and drawing public attention
shouldn’t be putting too much money into a new phone if it’s not even gonna work.” DU Campus Safety, in partnership with
that is, at best, going to be completed in
The plan outlined various steps,
The proposal stated, “In addition, because
“When we staged the silent protest, the
similar changes on their campus.” If the three are able to expand their
to places where a university is “mistreating
August before the 2020-21 school year. Many
of location and design, all areas near the
chancellor made that video inviting everyone
of the old hardline, analog phones are not
new buildings will be well lit due to the
and we talked to him about how that felt really
operational since their power was cut in
reflection and transparency of the glass.”
not genuine,” Saul said. “He admitted to us
the three will continue to publish stories of
the widespread construction on campus.
students who are asking for reform.” In the upcoming months, Saul anticipates
In other major changes, the Office of
that they took 20 takes and they were feeding
survivors, continue to grow their national
Equal Opportunity and Title IX will now
him lines so that’s why it felt not genuine. We
campaign and meet with other campuses
assistance phones, like the one in front
report directly to the chancellor, campus
also felt like they were co-opting our protest.
and student activists. Saul also anticipates
of Sturm featured in Saul’s video, are
climate surveys, comprehensive EOIX
The protest was against them, not for them.”
putting in work and furthering activism
still not fully operational and have no
statistics and Title IX office’s Outcome
signage indicating their malfunction.
Committee rubric will be publicly available
and marketing-heavy response to these
to all students, trauma-informed training will
issues, Saul has expressed that their work
many students are generally not aware
be upgraded and mandatory for all faculty,
with the administration now proves hopeful.
of the construction cutting off power to
staff and students, and the EOIX website
these phones. Saul said Haefner was also
will be revised with information on how to
response has been a lot better. I feel like
students are looking toward a future where
not aware of these malfunctioning or
file a report easily and understandably.
they are being more human with us and
every student feels confident in their safety on
not running everything through marketing
campus — and the fight that comes with it.
However, some of these brand new
In the case of large-scale construction,
decommissioned blue lights in a meeting she had with him two weeks ago. Saul is one of the most prominent
In terms of blue lights, the letter stated,
However, after the initial “disorganized”
“Since we’ve given them feedback, their
“The e-phone lights were checked the
anymore,” Saul said. “Something that’s
when new national Title IX regulations become public in the upcoming days. “I think that there’s a long way to go,” Saul said. With new policy shifts in the works, DU
week of Feb. 24. All lights and phones
frustrating is I feel like we have to ask for
The Metropolitan and several Colorado student
on-campus voices demanding updated
not working have been removed and
things several times before they commit to
media organizations are sharing editorial
security, especially in hopes to prevent
replaced or have an active work order in
them, but they are doing most of what we
content to promote student work around the
cases of gender-based violence like the
place. Going forward, we will conduct
asked for. For the most part, we do feel like
state. For more information, write to Editor-in-
ones seen on @wecandubetter. Saul and
monthly audits of lighting and phones.”
they’ve done a good job listening recently.”
Chief James Burky at jburky@msudenver.edu.
her co-founders, Grace Wankelman and
In his letter, the chancellor responded
Among other demands, Saul and her
Madeline Membrino, have met with several
to the campaign, writing, “If anything,
co-founders are rallying for the university
administration offices to advocate for
having now heard more stories like
to hire more female officers and officers of
student safety, including Campus Safety,
these, I feel even more strongly that
color within campus safety, which together
MARCH 11, 2020
OPINIONS
5
The next vice president of the US should be a woman
staff Editor-in-Chief
A
fter Sen. Elizabeth Warren
on the basis of sex doesn’t seem
dropped out of the 2020
like a big deal to you, ask yourself
among hopeful voters. Biden and Harris are friendly,
presidential race on March 5,
what books you’ve been reading
having known each other for many
women and girls across the U.S.
and consider a change of genre.
years, but an ugly spat during the
have been let down once more.
“The frame of ‘electability’
second Democratic debate in June
James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu Managing Editor Megan Webber mwebber6@msudenver.edu News Editor
needs to be smashed; the
posed questions about how well
Herman Guzman-Ibarra hguzmani@msudenver.edu
held the highest position of
notion that the public cannot
they could really work together.
Features Editor
leadership in this country, but
envision or accept a woman as
Harris accused Biden of working
since that is unlikely to happen
commander in chief must be
with segregationists to oppose
Brady Pieper bpieper3@msudenver.edu
this go-around, women need to
dispelled,” Jennifer Rubin wrote
busing, an issue that she made
Sports Editor
in a March 6 opinion piece for
clear was personal and dear to her
Will Satler wsatler@msudenver.edu
It’s high time that a female
focus on the vice presidency.
Megan Webber
the Washington Post. “It may
heart. Her issues with the former
of this is all those little girls
“One of the hardest parts progressive country without
take a woman a heartbeat away
vice president don’t disqualify
who are going to have to wait
including women at its head.
from the presidency to convince
Harris for the vice presidency,
Justine Johnson jjohn460@msudenver.edu
Americans that a female president
of course, but if she and Biden
Copy Editor Nicolas Cippitelli ncippite@msudenver.edu
four more years,” Warren told
Do Americans not have enough
Photo Editor
reporters in Boston after she
female role models to inspire
would be perfectly acceptable
can’t run together, we may just be
announced her exit from the race.
the possibility of electing a
and entirely normal in a country
digging ourselves a deeper hole.
woman as a leader? I doubt that.
in which women serve in virtually
ones who are disappointed that
Pop culture poses females as
every other political capacity.”
the race is now left in the hands
heroines and leaders constantly,
of two white men, former Vice
and feminists are fawning over
which woman should be chosen
President Joe Biden and Sen.
leaders like Malala, Michelle
for the vice presidency? I’m not
Bernie Sanders. House Speaker
Obama and Ruth Bader-Ginsburg.
a politician, so I don’t have the
Megan Webber is a fourth-year
Nancy Pelosi told reporters that
Women have been chosen to
answer, but if you pay attention
convergent journalism major with a
she almost cries when she is
lead American organizations and
to the happenings of this race,
minor in linguistics at MSU Denver.
introduced as the most powerful
universities, like MSU Denver’s
it’s clear that there are several
She is currently the Managing Editor
Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
woman in the U.S. because
own President Janine Davidson
good options, Warren being one
of The Metropolitan and interning
Production Manager of Met Media
she wishes it wasn’t true.
and Provost Vicki Golich.
of them. One feminist group,
at The Denver Post. In 2019, she
Supermajority, is insisting that
won the Denver Press Club’s John
Little girls aren’t the only
England, Germany, Argentina,
Yet after the 2016 election,
The big question then is,
Stop breaking little girls’ hearts, America. Vote for women and make it clear that Americans want a female leader.
Spanish Editors Manuel Saldana msaldan4@msudenver.edu Francisco Hernandez fherna14@msudenver.edu Design Editor Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu Director of Met Media
Kathleen Jewby kjewby@msudenver.edu
Scotland, Israel and 54 other
somehow they’re seen as un-
the next vice president be a
C. Ennslin award. Contact her at
Office Manager
countries have been led by
electable by the grand populus of
black woman, according to The
mwebber6@msudenver.edu.
females, according to CNN,
this country, which is a dangerous
New York Times. After Sen.
Meher Noorulamin mnoorula@msudenver.edu
and I don’t see how the U.S.
state of mind that I can’t wrap my
Kamala Harris endorsed Biden,
can claim to be a leading,
head around. If excluding a group
she has risen as a favorite
Sales and Marketing sales@mymetmedia.com marketing@mymetmedia.com Brady Nelson bnelso73@msudenver.edu
Colorado has a public transparency problem
T
he deafening silence from
power but an isolated incident.
Colorado law enforcement will
In December, I witnessed the
continue for the foreseeable future.
archaeologists. In other cases, those costs can run for hundreds
normal reporting process for
or thousands of dollars. And last
high-pressure situations. Some
week, Boulder’s Daily Camera won
officials and police departments
of the state’s best breaking news
a lawsuit filed against the University
across Colorado — including
reporters listened in on police
of Colorado system — the state’s
the Auraria Campus Police
scanners from a Denver-Metro
largest employer — over violation
Department — argued at the
area police department as officers
of the Colorado Open Records Act.
Capitol that journalists should not
searched for a woman accused of
All of this is to say that most
have access to police scanners.
a hit and run. There were plenty of
government agencies — agencies
times where officers communicated
funded by your money — abide
ambiguous information — such as
by many philosophies but public transparency is rarely one of them.
On March 4, government
The transportation committee
James Burky
agreed and struck down House Bill 20-1282, which would have
people. I saw how the encrypted
finding cars that could have been
forced agencies to open their
scanners made my colleagues’
the suspect. The average person
HB 20-1282 had flaws, so to
scanners to the press.
jobs more difficult. Journalists are
could have thrown caution to the
the law enforcement agencies,
watchdogs and messengers to the
wind and tweeted that information.
press and our elected officials,
scanners protects officer safety
The police argue that encrypting
public. When there is a shooting
But at this outlet, there was a
work together for legislation that
and derided the bipartisan
downtown, our job is to relay the
meticulous editorial process and
will provide reasonable access to
legislation’s vague language
who, what, where, when and why.
journalists quickly realized how
reputable outlets and no longer
— which used “media’’ as an
Oftentimes, police will release
unnecessary that information was.
leave the public in the dark.
umbrella term. But some police
little information and reporters
and government representatives
are only able to deliver so much.
also said they are transparent
The argument of protecting
Those stories of editorial triumph and cool heads are glossed over. I understand that ambiguous
James Burky is a fifth-year convergent journalism major with a minor in
enough with open records laws.
officers is well-intended but flimsy
language has room for volatility,
sports media. He is the Editor-in-
That last argument shows that
in this context. Opening scanners to
but we need more transparency
Chief of The Metropolitan and has
they are more opaque than not.
only journalists is not endangering
from our local governments and
worked for The Denver Post and
officers. Law enforcement has
law enforcement if they’re going
Boulder’s Daily Camera. Tips? Email
news intern at The Denver
referenced a time when a reporter
to build walls on their scanners.
James at jburky@msudenver.edu.
Post, I dealt with helpful and
overheard a barricaded suspect’s
knowledgeable Public Information
phone number and then called them.
Jeremy Jojola received a $250,000
Officers who I believe are good
That is a gross misuse of the press’
cost estimate from publicly-funded
In my few months as a breaking
In October 2019, 9News reporter
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Cannabis and fashion are a joint effort in Denver By Justine Johnson jjohn460@msudenver.edu
Style Fashion Show on March 5. CBD vendors such as Foria and Rosebud set out their tables and
The McNichols Building in Denver
samples for cannabis consumers. L’Eagle
Wanda James, the first African American
industry,” James said. “Women power,
greeted the audience and began the show.
women entrepreneurs and more importantly
“We’re here celebrating cannabis,
was packed with cannabis and fashion
Denver, a cannabis gallery, offered
celebrating style and we are celebrating
for the debut of Westword’s High
joint-rolling lessons and dried hemp.
Colorado. What has really been amazing
Photos by Justine Johnson | jjohn460@msudenver.edu
Horacio Hermandez sits at the L’Eagle table to give joint-rolling lessons to guests during the High Style Fashion Show at the McNichols Building in Denver on March 5.
Vox, an L.A.-based singer, songwriter and producer, released her first EP, “I’m not a God” on Oct. 4. She performed her EP at the High Style Fashion Show at the McNicholas Building in Denver on March 5.
is what the women have brought to this
woman to open a dispensary in Colorado,
all on their own. All of the ladies, the trees, the cannabis, it is all from feminine energy.”
Foria intimate products infused with CBD and THC floral piece at the High Style Fashion Show at the McNichols Building in Denver on March 5.
Vox, an L.A. artist and producer, perfoms at the High Style Fashion Show at the McNichols Building in Denver on March 5.
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A retrospective look: “Basquiat” does justice to an artist film “Do the Right Thing.”
By William Bowman bowmanwilliam1969@gmail.com
without showing the complete
In many of Basquiat’s graffiti
catalog of his self-made art. But
drawings and paintings, the
Basquiat’s art appears in the
athletes are presented with
film as props. In “Basquiat,” a
starring Jeffrey Wright as Jean-
black strokes drawn over
scene shows the artist looking
Michel Basquiat and David Bowie
figures. Early in his artistic
up at the sky, illustrating his
as Andy Warhol, shows that art
career, Basquiat is portrayed
death on Aug. 12, 1988. Yet, no
does not always define the artist.
using strokes very similar to the
one knew his art would sell for
Basquiat was born in
wave of clouds he said he saw
upwards of $110 million in 2017.
Brooklyn, New York in 1960
when he looked up to the sky.
The combination of Basquiat and
The 1996 film “Basquiat,”
and died at the age of 27 years
Despite living a life of extreme
Warhol was definitely evident in
old. Basquiat debuted as an
poverty and homelessness,
the film because Bowie’s acting
American postmodernist and
his graffiti art lives on in
interpreted Warhol’s public
neoexpressionist painter around
photographs displayed in
identity. The film did not illustrate
1979. Although the film did not
important art galleries.
Basquiat as poverty-stricken and
focus on his best work, many
In the film “Basquiat,” the
needy, but critics agree Basquiat
fans knew about Basquiat’s
famous jazz musician Charlie
acrylics or oils, his subject
untitled acrylic paintings and
Parker, another subject Basquait
matter and design framework
bold oil stick styles on canvas.
drew, is in the film. But none
are original and creative.
The film shows the visionary
of Parker’s music accompanies
side of Basquait while much of
the soundtrack of the film.
his art is based on struggle.
Image obtained from Flickr
Art books such as “Basquiat”
Basquiat had a response to racism that transcended his painting style almost as if
Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat created acrylic paintings and bold oil stick styles on canvas. He died in 1988 at the age of 28.
by Leonhard Emmerling discuss
it was a dream or nightmare
the relationship Basquiat had
that resulted in his symbol,
story. The focus is on Basquiat’s
displays the power of his graffiti.
Basquiat’s most popular graffiti
with Warhol, who ushered
“No King.” Neoexpressionism
stardom in the New York art
Basquiat showed his greatest
art symbols, titled “Samos” and
the popularity of Pop Art.
breaks away from classical
world with many references
talent was combining organic
“No King,” graphically shows
Throughout Basquiat’s career,
expressionism not only in the
to his mental state and the
visuals with his mechanical
Black people getting no credit for
he would paint over furniture if
context of Art Deco styles, but
images he saw in the world.
artistic skill. Experts often
their performance in professional
he needed materials. However,
also affected neoexpressionism.
note his artwork expressed
sports. The artwork “Jackie
though “Basquiat” touches on
his mechanical genius.
Robinson” with a crown on the
their relationship, it does not
in 1988, “Most young kings get their heads cut off.”
I feel that the film interprets Basquiat’s life as a Cinderella
Lacking money for education and materials, could Basquiat only rely on his creative intelligence to paint? Another Basquiat film, Edo Bertoglio’s “Downtown 81,”
The 1996 film showed
side of the canvas remains a
explain the reasons for their
famous Black athletes as a
popular Basquiat neoexpressionist
artistic and personal split.
major influence in his selection
painting. It was later appropriated
of artistic subjects. One of
and shown in Spike Lee’s 1989
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As Basquiat himself said
This art film shows the rise of a star in the art world
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2020 MLB season shaping up to change things By Brady Pieper | Isaac Bugarin |
more complicated. Cody Bellinger
There’s no stopping DeGrom
for AL ROY is a safe pick if Kansas
.300 had no business being in
James Burky
is primed for another amazing
when he turns 32 years old in
City wants to see what they have
the NLCS but quality defense,
bpieper3@msudenver.edu |
year if he can stay healthy. The
June. He’s getting a hat trick of
in their top pitching prospect.
pitching and grit carried them.
ibugari1@msudenver.edu | jburky@
Dodgers’ right fielder had 47
Cy Young Awards in 2020. The
msudenver.edu
homers in 2019 and could look to
newest player to wear pinstripes
improved this offseason and
grows as a slugger and the
eclipse 50 in his third MLB season.
will find success early. Gerrit Cole
rookie pitcher Michael Kopech
lineup shakes off the rust, this is
is going to win the AL Cy Young
could flourish in a talented
going to be a dangerous team.
Every year, members
Isaac: The NL MVP is a guy
James: The White Sox
If reigning All-Star Paul DeJong
WORLD SERIES MATCHUP
of the Baseball Writers
who could have been a back-to-
even though he plays in a stadium
rotation. In the NL, Rockies’
Association of America come
back winner had it not been for
with hitter friendly dimensions.
infielder Brendan Rodgers is
Brady: The Minnesota Twins
together to baseball’s best.
a late September knee injury,
He’s going to get 20-plus wins,
ready to burst on offense. He
and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It
Not without controversy
Christian Yelich. If healthy, he’s
flirt with a no-hitter in Toronto
batted .350 in AAA last season
is hard to keep the Yankees out
though, as it’s rare that any of
going to hit .325 with 40 bombs
and keep a sub-2.50 ERA.
and struck out on less than
of the World Series this year, but
the award races come without
and will lead the Milwaukee
17% of his at bats. Playing with
the Twins have something the
tight competition. We’re
Brewers to the postseason. But
Gerrit Cole figures to be the pick.
and learning from guys such
Yankees don’t — the ability to
looking at you, Mike Trout.
imagine picking anyone else for
He is one of the most lethal aces
as Charlie Blackmon, who has
stay healthy. The Twins are led by
AL MVP other than Mike Trout.
of the last ten years and, well, he
revolutionized how Rockies
new signee Josh Donaldson and
a World Championship is as wide-
The 28-year-old defending AL
plays for the Yankees. The east
hitters prepare for the road,
previous talents in José Berríos
open as ever. The 2019 champions,
MVP and three-time winner will
coast bias is real. Cardinals pitcher
should boost his performance.
and Miguel Sanó. Their opponent?
the Washington Nationals, lost
hit .310 with an OPS of 1.050.
Jack Flaherty is a big reason the
SURPRISE TEAM OF 2020
The Dodgers — a team built from
team made it to the NLCS last
Brady: The Red Sox will shock
strong trade for Mookie Betts,
On top of all that, the race for
their star third baseman, Anthony
James: The safe pick in the AL
James: In the American League,
Rendon, and the runner-ups, the
is Mike Trout — and it will always
season. In that miraculous run,
the world in 2020. They already
and homegrown talents Cody
Houston Astros, are in the midst
be that way until God knows when.
Flaherty stranded base runners
did with the Mookie Betts trade
Bellinger and Walker Buehler.
of the biggest cheating scandal in
In the NL, Mookie Betts catches
over 80% of the time (fourth most
but now it is their time to prove
WINNER: Los Angeles Dodgers.
the history of professional sports.
my eye. Betts may have posted a
in the MLB), had a league-high
the haters wrong. Acquiring Alex
.295 average last season — nearly
.968 WHIP and opposing batters
Verdugo injects some youth into
new decade be kicked off with
NL West and AL East look to
50 points below his 2018 mark
managed a pitiful .242 average.
the team and offloading the David
a matchup that Major League
be locked down before a pitch
— but a change in scenery and
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Price contract sets the team up
Baseball has always dreamed
has been thrown, the road to
a better team surrounding him
Brady: Luis Robert of the Chicago
for the future. The Sox won’t be
of, the New York Yankees and
October will have its bumps.
should do wonders for his game.
White Sox is on a team that is
contenders, but I wouldn’t be
the Los Angeles Dodgers. These
CY YOUNG AWARD
bad. The team is young, however,
surprised to see them win 90
two teams have played in the
Brady: After leaving the
and has a bright future. Robert
games and make the playoffs.
Fall Classic eleven times and
While some races, like the
Along the way, players will stand out as they either experience their breakout season
Dodgers in free agency, I am
shot his way up the minor leagues
or career-best campaign.
looking for Hyun-jin Ryu to have
Isaac: It’s only fitting that the
Isaac: The Chicago White
the Dodgers have only come out
in 2019 and his jump to the MLB
Sox and Rick Hahn wore out the
victorious three times. It’s going
a revenge season where he tears
will be successful. NL ROY will
checkbook this offseason. They
to stay that way as Gerrit Cole
nowhere and make a run for the
up the AL. I’m picking the Toronto
go to Rockies infielder Brendan
brought in Yasmani Grandal for
cements his legacy in his first
playoffs and others will run far
Blue Jays’ new ace for the AL Cy
Rodgers. We saw glimpses of
$73 million and Dallas Keuchel
year in pinstripes. The chase
from it, toward the 2021 MLB
Young award. The NL Cy Young
his well-rounded game but he
for $55 million while also trading
for 28 comes to a close in 2020.
Amateur Player Draft. When
will be going to Los Angeles
will be on full display in 2020.
for Nomar Mazara and extending
WINNER: New York Yankees
October comes though, MLB
pitcher Walker Buehler. The
will be exciting again. Here’s
25-year-old dethroned teammate
is going to the NL ROY and it won’t
former OSU Beaver and CWS
Dodgers and the Houston Astros.
what some of Met Media’s staff
Clayton Kershaw as the team’s ace
even be close. Lux will hit .280
Champion, will also debut at
Who doesn’t want this? Sure,
members had to say if they
in 2019, posting a 14-4 record. He’s
with 15 bombs for a team that wins
some point in 2020 as the best
the Dodgers’ fan base will be
had a vote for the awards.
primed for stardom this season.
100+ games as they cruise to yet
pure hitter in the organization.
unbearable if they make the
another division title. I’ve always
This is a team that looks good on
World Series but this would be a
fourth pitcher since 1969 to post
said that success at the AA level
paper and had a good winter.
poetic rematch of the 2017 World
Trout this award for both leagues,
consecutive seasons of, at least,
will translate to the bigs. Brady
James: Full disclosure, I’m
I would, but I’ll just stick to giving
seven wins above replacement
Singer won’t make the Opening
a Cardinals fan. But I do think
him the AL MVP. He’s Mike Trout
to start his 30s. He’s on a list
Day roster for the Royals but will
that the Redbirds could be a
and he’s the best player of our
that includes Greg Maddux, Curt
turn some heads when he gets
dominant squad in 2020. A
generation. The NL MVP race is
Schilling and Pedro Martinez.
the phone call in late May. Singer
team with just one batter above
Teams will come out of
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Brady: If I could give Mike
Isaac: Jacob DeGrom is just the
Isaac: Gavin Lux of the Dodgers
Luis Robert. Nick Madrigal, the
James: The Los Angeles
Series marred by the sign stealing scandal. WINNER: Baseball fans.
Award winners predictions for all of the MLB Graphic by Zhen Tang ztang@msudenver.edu
Major League Baseball picks one award winner from each league — American and National — but if the Baseball Writers of America had to pick just one player from both leagues for the awards, here’s who we think they’d pick.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
CY YOUNG AWARD
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Ronald Acuna Jr.: After his
Gavin Lux: The expectations
Marcus Stroman: He may
David Ross: It’s rare for a first-
WORLD SERIES CHAMPS New York Yankees: The
age 21 season in Atlanta, Acuna
for Dodgers’ infielder Lux are
be a dark horse in this race,
year manager to win this award,
addition of Gerrit Cole makes
is on track to win his first NL MVP
through the roof, but rightfully
but a full season in the Mets’
but it was also rare for Chicago
their pitching staff even scarier
award after a stellar campaign
so, as he shined in his short
powerful pitching rotation will
to hire someone who was playing
and with one of the most stacked
in 2019 with 42 home runs and
time in the majors in 2019.
prove to be the biggest move
in the organization in 2016, four
lineups in baseball, the Yankees
37 steals. Mike Trout will make
After winning the MiLB Player
made at the 2019 trade deadline.
years prior. Ross has the Cubs’
will run through the AL East, the
another run for this award in
of the Year, he’ll be the best
He’s been good since 2016, but
clubhouse under control and
American League and whoever
Los Angeles, but for no dice.
rookie in baseball in 2020.
in 2020 he’ll be at his best.
ready for a bounce back season.
the National League presents.
MARCH 11, 2020
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Brady vs. Will: Who wins it all for March Madness? ROADRUNNER BRIEFS Softball sweeps RMAC players of the week MSU Denver pitcher Darby McGhee and catcher Laney Sheppard won both the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week, respectively. It’s the second week in a row McGhee has won the award and the third time this season Sheppard has won. The Roadrunners moved into a tie for first place behind a 4-0 weekend led by McGhee and Sheppard, with two wins apiece over Regis University and the University of New Mexico Highlands. Sheppard is first in NCAA Division II softball with 41 RBIs in 2020 after her 6-for-9 and 10 RBI weekend. McGhee went 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA.
Baseball splits series in Pueblo After losing the first of a fourImage obtained from NCAA.com
The NCAA Division I men’s basketball national tournament, also known as March Madness, takes place from March 17 through April 6. Andy Katz’s 2020 bracket is not the official bracket of the NCAA as official picks will be made on Selection Sunday on March 15.
game series against Colorado State University-Pueblo on Friday, 9-4, the MSU Denver baseball team bounced back to earn a weekend
By Will Satler
Illustrated, through nearly 11
By Brady Pieper
Bears facing the University of
wsatler@msudenver.edu
full weeks, 14 AP top-five teams
bpieper3@msudenver.edu
Southern California and, despite
lost to unranked opponents, The Associated Press’ Top 25 NCAA men’s basketball poll has been a mess this season. So picking your bracket for
and 64 AP Top 25 teams lost to unranked opponents. When building your bracket this year, pick the upsets.
Last year’s March Madness
split with the ThunderWolves. During the doubleheader on
the stronger competition, will
March 7, the Roadrunners won the
find their way to the Sweet 16.
first game of the day, 10-8, before
was a mess that left the millions
Wins against Auburn University
losing the second game, 4-2. They
of submitted brackets busted.
and Seton Hall University in
earned a split in the series behind
the Elite Eight and Final Four,
pitcher Cade Crader’s complete
This year will be much of
March Madness — the NCAA
Some upsets I picked include:
the same, a slew of upsets
respectively, puts them in the
game on Sunday, where he allowed
Division I national tournament
10-seed Utah State University
and not a surefire champion.
NCAA National Championship
just one run in a 2-1 victory.
featuring 64 teams competing
beating seventh-seeded Penn
But don’t worry, let me be
against two-seeded Kentucky.
for a national championship
State University, eighth-
your spirit guide through the
is quite the doozy this year.
seeded University of Colorado-
mystical March mania.
Since Selection Sunday isn’t
Boulder beating No. 1 seed
My bracket regales the story
on March 13 for a series
the bracket is University of
against the University of
California, Irvine squad. The
New Mexico Highlands.
until March 15, Andy Katz, a
Dayton in the round of 32, and
of Baylor and their attempt at
team is led by four double digit
college basketball correspondent
sixth-seeded University of
their first national championship.
scorers: forward Collin Welp at
for the NCAA, created the most
Michigan beating No. 1 seed
up to date bracket. Your March
Kansas in the Elite Eight.
Madness bracket must have
13.0 ppg; guard Evan Leonard
triple-headed backcourt with
at 12.4 ppg; guard Eassyu
Softball, baseball to host weekend series
unanimous Big 12 First Team
Worku at 12.3 ppg; and forward
upsets — when a lower-seeded
the Final Four, leaving Michigan,
guard, Jared Butler, 13.9 ppg;
Tommy Rutherford at 10.1 ppg.
team beats a higher-seeded
the University of Maryland
scorer MaCio Teague; and
team — if you want to have the
— who I predicted to beat the
unanimous Big 12 All-Newcomer
I predict the team will bust
to March 15. Both MSU Denver
most accurate bracket. In 2018,
University of Illinois in the Elite
Team guard, Davion Mitchell.
through everyone’s bracket
baseball and softball will host RMAC
we saw the first No. 16-seed,
Eight — and second-seeded San
Butler leads the team in scoring
but mine. The Anteaters will
play in a four-game series. Baseball
the University of Maryland,
Diego State University to face
with 16.0 ppg and is projected
defeat two-seed San Diego State
will host the University of New
Baltimore County, beat a one-
No. 1 seed Baylor. The Final
to be drafted in the second
University in the first round
Mexico Highlands on Friday at 3 p.m.
seed, the University of Virginia.
Four will take place in Atlanta
round if he were to declare
and Saint Mary’s University in
on the first week of April.
for this year’s NBA draft.
round two before meeting their
State College at noon on Saturday
eventual defeat in the third round
for a double-header. It will be
to Michigan State University.
“Strike Out Cancer” and “Cancer
Since 2017, 12 teams ranked as the tenth-seed or higher
Three top seeds will fall before
The Bears are led by a
MSU Denver returns home
The true underdog of
San Diego State, behind
Baylor is the first seed in
Ranked as the No. 15 seed,
The Regency Athletic Complex will be buzzing from March 13
Softball will host Chadron
have won in the first round
their strong defense, will
the South Region of the bracket
of the tournament. Of those
knock off Baylor, and Maryland
this year and their pathway to
12, ten of them have come in
will beat Michigan — which
the natty will have them facing
Loyola University Chicago in
the past two tournaments.
they did on March 8, 83-70.
some steep competition.
2018 and my prediction has UC
special cancer awareness
Irvine making a similar run.
jerseys on Friday night.
There’s never been a “perfect
Defense wins championships,
The first round matchup pits
The magical run made by
bracket” completed by someone
which is why San Diego State
the Bears against either Robert
on NCAA.com in the history of
will knock off the Wolverines.
Morris University or North
perfect, but if you follow these
Carolina Central University,
two tips, maybe we can share the prize for winning it all.
the tournament, and the chances
We’re in for a crazy March
of that happening in 2020 is
Madness, so make sure to have
which the green-and-gold
unlikely. According to Sports
plenty of upsets in your bracket.
should take easily. A round two matchup, I predict, will have the
Nobody’s bracket will be
between the two teams. Baseball will be wearing
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Overheard
Horoscopes
“I love when I show movies in class. You learn and I sit.” “You mean to tell me there’s Corona in this virus?” “I just won an argument about Blink-182 lyrics. I hate myself.” “I’m sorry. I’m typing this with my pinky because I have Takis dust on my hands.”
Top 5
Capricorn
Cancer
A dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep. Have faith in your dreams and someday, your rainbow will come shining through.
You ain’t never had a friend like the ones you’ve met this semester, so hold tight to them. And occasionally let them out of that lamp.
Aquarius
Leo
When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
No one knows how far you can go when you put your mind to something, so set sail and don’t lose sight of who you are.
Pisces
Virgo
When the going gets tough, just remember you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
You often give yourself very good advice, but very seldom follow it. It would do you good to stop chasing rabbits.
Aries
Ways to stay healthy
Libra
You never know what will happen when you take a leap into the unknown. If you hear a siren calling, follow it.
1. Wash your hands 2. Exercise for 30 minutes a day 3. Get enough sleep
Remember to think happy thoughts and then it’s just a hop, skip and a jump to the second star to the right and straight on till morning.
Taurus
Scorpio
All you need this week are the bare necessities, so leave that extra toilet paper on the shelf for someone who really needs it.
Next time you feel scared or lonely, try singing a song. Others will join in and then things won’t feel so bad.
4. Drink lots of water 5. Eat three meals a day
Gemini
Sagittarius
You need to paint with all the colors of the wind and sing with all the voices of the mountains. The answer is in your heart.
You wish you could be part of a different world, but reality keeps your fins nailed to the floor. Don’t stop dreaming, Sagittarius.
Photo of the Week The thing that makes MSU Denver unique is
with the right person for them. When people
all its wonderful students from all walks of life.
rush into adopting service animals, they
Some folks on campus even walk on four legs.
don’t always know whether it’s a compatible
Veterans at MSU Denver’s Veteran and
match and end up returning the animal later.
Military Student Services Office enjoyed the
Most people love puppies, and Ace
company of Ace, a 6-month-old mini pitbull, on
clearly had lots of love to give to the vets.
March 5. Ace is a service dog in training and
This photo is melting our hearts in the
came into the office to gain exposure to people
Met Media office, so maybe if Ace comes
and play with the vets. Staff photographer and
back to campus sometime, he could come
veteran Brandon Wheeldon captured this photo
give us some love. We really need it.
of Ace enjoying pets from student Devin Pearl. Ace did a great job with the vets, Wheeldon said. All service dogs must go through up to a year of training to become full-fledged service companions so that each dog is paired
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 Brandon Wheeldon | bwheeldo@msudenver.edu
Devin Pearl, a U.S. Army veteran and MSU Denver student, holds a 6-month-old mini pitbull mix named Ace on March 6 at the Veteran and Military Student Services Office at MSU Denver. Ace is being trained to be a service dog.
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March 14
Location
JSSB 420
Location
Pepsi Center
Location
Pepsi Center
Location
Pepsi Center
Location
Paramount Theater
Price
Free
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Price
Varies
Time
3 p.m.
Time
8 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
7 p.m.
Time
8 p.m.
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