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Hazard response training on Auraria campus Active shooter drill prepares first responders for the worst
A group of training officers wheel a patient on a gurney to the nearby ambulance Aug. 11 on Auraria Campus. The drill was a practice on how to react if there is a shooting on campus and how to better protect students, faculty and to maintain and assist injured civilians. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu
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the parts of victims on their stretchers. The actors had realistic looking wounds painted on them, simulating the consequences of a real shooting for the paramedics to train on. “It’s a great opportunity for law enforcement and first responders to be prepared in the really unfortunate event in an environment like this,” said Katy Brown, Director of Communications & Senior Policy Advisor for Auraria Higher Education Campus. The simulation is sponsored by the North Central All-Hazards Emergency Management Region and the Denver
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Urban Area Security Initiative. NCR is one of nine emergency preparedness and response regions in Colorado. The purpose of both organizations is to improve region wide emergency preparedness through training of law enforcement and other emergency services. The NCR was established along with six others in 2002 by then Gov. Owens, in the wake of September 11. Prior to the establishment of these emergency preparedness and response regions, Colorado’s primary response capability was at the city and county level. In 2003, the original seven regions were expanded
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Blood, guns, and cops surrounded St. Cajetan’s on August 9 and 10. Fortunately, it was all only a drill. Thirty-five emergency services agencies from across the metro area were on Auraria campus to practice their skills for an active shooter scenario. Both St. Cajetan’s and the King Center were cordoned off by yellow police tape as teams of police wielding practice rifles moved with military precision between and into the buildings. Paramedics scrambled in behind the police as soon as they were given the go ahead, wheeling out actors playing
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to nine. The organization also practices for other hazard events, such as tornados and wildfires. The organization is responsible for managing the State Homeland Security Grant program. It has initiated a standardization of equipment and more efficient use of available funding and resources. The organization also conducts exercises for law enforcement and other emergency services.
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An officer helps a wounded victim on Auraria Campus outside the King Center on Aug. 10. The drill is meant to help prepare officers and EMS in case of an active shooter. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu
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Auraria Campus volunteered to host this year’s training scenario. “The active shooter threat is, unfortunately, something that occurs on a fairly regular basis,” said Scott Kellar, Homeland Security coordinator for the NCR. Different scenarios were practiced over the two days they were on campus. Classroom training was offered during the morning, with live practice in the evening. In the past, police focused on stopping the shooter before tending to the victims, Kellar said. Today, first responders try to help victims as they work their way through a building. Doing so, he said, helps save more lives, especially if victims in critical condition can get to a Firefighters and paramedics examine an actor playing a wounded civilian during the active shooter exercise held Aug. hospital within the first hour of 11. Officers were timed on how quickly they could evacuate civilians to ambulances for medical attention. Photo by Keenan McCall • kmccall3@msudenver.edu being hurt. Johnson said that he wasn’t aware that tactical teams. It’s awesome, but Auraria police were also the simulation would be taking place, and daunting,” he said. on hand, participating in the exercises. would have appreciated it if faculty had Johnson said that although it was However, they had the added duty of keeping informed students. He added that, even comforting that the police were training students and the public from mistakenly if a notice was sent out by email, email on campus, it could also have the reverse wandering into the simulation area. doesn’t always get checked. effect of increasing fear on campus, The exercises drew spectators throughout the day. Dkilwayte Johnson, especially for new students, if no one For now, however, the police train, and who teaches a fitness class on campus, pray against, a day most hope never arrives. knew it was taking place beforehand. stood beneath the shade next to the “You don’t know you should be afraid Health Center as he watched the of spiders until you see someone be afraid exercises unfold. of spiders,” he said. He also called it “I’ve seen mock victims, mock shocking that it was on a college campus.
Asbestos was removed from the east entrance to the Physical Education, Recreation, and Event Center, which was closed from August 6 to 15. “It’s been there forever. It’s a 35-38 year old building,” said Jeff Stamper, Assistant Vice President for Operations and Services for the Auraria Higher Education Center. Asbestos was last removed from a campus building in 2010. Closure of the building affected Campus Recreation at Auraria, MSU Denver’s Human Performance and Sport program, and MSU Denver’s Athletic Department. The HPS program relocated to Tivoli 365 for the duration. On the recreation side, club sports such as the MSU Denver Cheerleading team were displaced and all other services were suspended. Athletes used the Regency Athletic Complex for services while the Asbestos was abated. Stamper said that as long as the Asbestos stays behind the tile, it doesn’t pose any danger to students or staff. “The emergency in my mind,” Stamper said, “is the trip hazard that the walk-off mat presented. That system has been degrading for several years.” Those who felt the impact the most were student employees. “[Student employees] were expecting to be working the week of August 8th. A lot of our employees do rely on that income to help support their expenses and needs,” said Anthony Price, director of Campus Recreation at Auraria. The asbestos is inside the glue, or mastic, used to paste the tiles to the floor. Carpet covers the tiles at both the east and west entrances. It took three to four days to remove the asbestos, and two days to install the carpet. Stamper said the building will be ready for use when the semester begins on Aug 22. The recreation center isn’t the only building on Auraria with asbestos. The material was used in the construction of most buildings on campus, including the Tivoli. Students will not be paying for the abatement out of student fees. Money was set aside in AHEC’s Operations and Maintenance budget for repair projects. The asbestos in the east entrance is being removed now because AHEC needed to repair the carpet and found the financial opportunity to do so. The carpet at the west side of the building is scheduled to be removed during winter break. In an email statement, Stamper added that the removal was more for the safety and benefit of the workers who work in that building every day, saying that the workers there deserve the highest level of protection.
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Tech wizard casts spell over power chairs
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Stephen Chavez represents MSU Denver at elite cybersecurity convention By Esteban Fernandez eferna14@msudenver.edu
Fifty bucks could be all it it takes to hack a powered wheelchair. Using two low cost chipsets, MSU Denver computer science student Stephen Chavez showed off his hack to a packed convention hall at the annual hacker convention, DEF CON, in Las Vegas on Aug. 6. “A person can hack your chair within three seconds if they have a physical contact,” Chavez said, “then walk off without you knowing about it.” Using an Arduino, a low cost microchip found online or at retail, Chavez was able to interface with his chair by reverse engineering the protocol that the chair uses to communicate with its attached subsystems. Called RNET, other chairs besides his use the same protocol. The exploit takes advantage of something called the Controller Area Network Bus. The role of the bus is to let different components inside a car (or similar devices) communicate with each other, such as the brakes, steering, and motors. Originally designed for use in cars, the CAN Bus is now found in several other devices, in entertainment, cycling and industry. A shield is a component that lets the CAN Bus inside a car or wheelchair talk to a computer. Automotive repair shops use CAN shields inside diagnostic machines. The chipsets themselves can easily be purchased online. In order for the hack to work, an Arduino and CAN Bus shield must be physically attached to the chair. The ability to take complete control over a wheelchair poses a risk for users of power wheelchairs, Chavez said. The security vulnerability not only gives an attacker the ability to take control of the motor systems on the chair, but also access to any connected device on the chair. Someone exploiting the vulnerability in the wheelchair’s electronics could give an attacker access to the air and oxygen tanks controlled by the chair, endangering the user. Permobil Inc., the manufacturer of Chavez’s wheelchair, declined to comment.
Chavez also hacked the chair using a Raspberry Pi 3, another low-cost microprocessor similar to the Arduino. The Raspberry Pi 3 comes with WiFi capability, allowing Chavez to gain control of the chair wirelessly. He showed this ability off in one of the hallways of the convention center in Vegas. Mark E. Smith, an electrical engineer with 40 years of experience working with chairs, called the claim the mother of all urban legends. However, when he was told that Chavez had demonstrated the hack in our office, he said that Chavez must have modified his wheelchair in some way. “It doesn’t really exist,” Smith said, “Power wheelchairs are FDA regulated devices and as such, they go through the most stringent EMI and EFI testing you can imagine. Obviously, you can’t have someone with a serious disability have their chair somehow lose control beyond their joystick.” Smith said that the security on the chairs met the most stringent FDA requirements as class II medical devices, saying it was way beyond cell phones. “If it was really going on, I would have heard about it,” Smith said. “This sounds like such an outlandish story, that if I were a reporter I would not put my credibility on the line.” Otto Bock, another manufacturer, also said in an email statement that wireless hacking is not possible, as hacking equipment would have to be physically connected to the wheelchair. They also said that the company complies with international regulations, including safety standards. By using the wireless functions on the Raspberry Pi 3, though, Chavez seems to have done just that. “I hate it when people try to do cyber security when it’s not their field at all,” he said. “No matter how long people work on projects, if they don’t do cyber security then they shouldn’t give security suggestions. It can’t be any more real than this. There’s even a video.” Chavez’s presentation at DEF CON was a success. He is the first student from MSU Denver to present at the convention. Afterward, he received job offers from SpiderOak and Independent Security Evaluators, as well as invitations to
Chavez was diagnosed at age 4 with Bilateral Open Cleft Schizencephely, a rare brain condition that affects his motor skills, speech, hearing, eyesight, muscle and spinal communication. He is missing 65 percent of his brain.
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give presentations at other cyber security conferences. As for the future of power wheelchair security, Chavez said that the only thing the industry can do now is invest in new technologies that are designed with security in mind. Any new technology will not have the same track record as the current one when it comes to safety standards and other needs. The technology used in wheelchairs today has been around for a decade or two,
and over time has been hammered into meeting safety standards in hundreds of other countries. When RNET was first implemented security was not an issue, Chavez said. “We use technology from decades ago with no security at all,” Chavez said. “But we will keep using it because it works very well for what we need it for. And because of this, RNET will stay for a long time too.”
Right: The Raspberry Pi 3 Chavez uses to hack his wheel chair. Dependent on his chair, Chavez tears apart medical devices in order to improve them.
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• The Tivoli station is allowing MSU students to charge $500 for books and supplies toward their tuition bill. “It’s half a thousand dollars toward their education, so it really helps,” said Steve Hanley, an employee at the bookstore. Students will have to pay back MSU Denver, repayments can be done through their website. In case of a late payment, no late fees will be charged. No extra paperwork must be completed. Students must carry one or more credit hours to be eligible. Any charges incurred will appear on the tuition bill. Renting is also an option to those who wish to do so instead. Students must be physically present with student ID. No online payments are accepted. The bookstore is also offering separate arrangements for students of CU Denver and CCD. They can visit the store or websites for more information.
• Colorado proved a bigger focus for presidential candidates, seeing both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump made visits only a few weeks after the end of both major party conventions. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence will visit Henderson, CO this Wednesday. • Colorado voters will decide whether the minimum wage should be raised to $12.00 by 2020 during the next general election in November. This follows months of action by Fight for $15 activists. • Jenny Simpson, of Boulder CO, won the bronze medal at the Women’s 1,500 m event at the Rio Olympics. She is the first American women to win a medal in the event. • Sen. Cory Gardner announced his support for Donald Trump. Clinton tapped fomer Sec. of the Interior Ken Salazar to lead her transition team.
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There was only one way to greet the collective horror of our national election over the summer, and that was to laugh, laugh, laugh. The polls swung wildly from one week to the next, with both Sandernistas and Trumpeteers wailing over the end of civilization as the Democratic and GOP nominees ebbed and flowed on one stupid mistake after another. At least that was my feeling, when it came to Clinton. Would a Bernie win have been nice? Yes, his presidency had prospect of a Teddy style shake up in government and I trust congress to moderate his more extreme elements, or at the very minimum, accomplish nothing. Politics being what it is, that wish did not come to pass. The electorate spoke, and Hillary Clinton was chosen as the Democratic candidate despite much whining and gnashing of teeth. If only the Sandernistas, in their clarion wisdom, could have chosen who black voters in the South should have voted for instead. The week of the DNC was a trying and exasperating experience for a moderate such as myself. Watching the DNC stumble over its dirty laundry simply made it hard to support Hillary Clinton.
Her biggest selling point to me so far has been her technocratic competence. And yet screwup after screwup happens, turning into a scandal each time, to the point where so many self inflicted wallops disincline me to defend her further. DNC trash talk about Bernie aside, no one has found a direct causal link to any of the claims made about Clinton. Nixon was brought down by following the money. Where’s similar evidence where Clinton is concerned? And this is the age of camera phones! Not even Romney escaped! That said, at least Nixon, corrupt as he was, got elected.
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“Staring into the abyss?” “Reagan era politicians?” The cynicism and ideals are cute and all, but it’s about time to face the facts. Politics aren’t a clean game. On the contrary, it’s a vicious popularity contest followed by the winner trying to weigh decisions that impact several hundred million people every day. Not everyone will agree on which decision is right, and some will always see more benefits than others. Yes, Bernie Sanders made some good points. Yes, there are large parts of the political system that need massive overhaul and reform. Yes, Hillary Clinton’s policies will differ greatly from Sanders’. But that’s because many of Sanders’ goals weren’t attainable. Finding the money for free education wouldn’t be feasible without creating more debt. Fixing our political system will take decades, not a few years. We won’t be
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• Russia was accused by cybersecurity experts of attempting to influence the United States Presidential Election. Hackers released documents lifted from the Democratic National Committee’s servers to Wikileaks, which published the content. The leak prompted the resignation of several high profile officials within the DNC. Russia denied the allegations. • The 2016 Summer Olympics are underway in Rio. The United States leads the medal count with 84 medals, followed by Great Britain and China. Critics have accused the Braziliian government of hosting a lavish event they cannot afford while ignoring the plight of people living and dying in the city’s favelas. • China launched the world’s first quantum satellite. Its goal is to communicate with earth using quantum transmission.
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jbauma17@msudenver.edu As a full-time student, mother-of-one and self proclaimed thrift queen, learning to squeeze the most out of every cent in my limited college student budget has become my saving grace. I’ve been around the track a few times dealing with the extortionary pricing of college textbooks and I have learned of quite a few good avenues for acquiring materials without feeding the machine. While some students may not feel the burden of early semester financial strain as heavily as others, I think everyone can agree that the cost of textbooks are outrageous. On the other end of the spectrum, taking the time to peruse the plethora of sites that have popped up over recent years advertising the best prices for renting or buying used textbooks, can take more time and energy than the savings are worth. You can thank me later, because I’ve done the work for you. These are the most convenient, cost effective ways to make both your professors and your parents proud. Actually, you can thank me now.
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It was brutal. Vivid. A grinding halt to the pomp and circumstance. But it was also a stark reminder of exactly what we were celebrating. Over the summer, my grandfather was awarded France’s highest honor, a medal and the rank of chevalier, for his role as a bomber pilot in World War II. It was a great honor only received by a handful of men, few of which were even still alive to receive it. An award ceremony was held at the Capitol building, inviting the families and friends of the recipients to share in the moment. There were photographers and reporters for the Denver Post and other publications crowding the back of the chamber. The families and friends in attendance fi lled the middle. My grandfather wanted me to take photos of him receiving the award, so I stayed in the back to get the best view of him and the crowd. There were speeches by former superior officers and Jeff rey Richards, the honorary consul of France in Colorado, before he awarded the six men in attendance their medals one by one. People clapped and the veterans saluted and smiled at the recognition. Near the end, the consul gave the recipients a
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chance to share a few words. The first veteran gave his thanks, throwing some jokes in here and there. The second did the same. The crowd laughed and clapped, and I and the other photographers took a few shots. Then, the third took the microphone. He didn’t give his thanks or tell any jokes. Slowly, carefully, he recounted his experiences from his time in an army medical camp. He spoke of the young soldiers begging not to die, their guts spilled out to their sides. He spoke of the brave doctors who tried to do all they could for them, and how he didn’t know if they made it out safely. He spoke of remembering all of it even to this day. It only took him a few minutes, but the tension from the crowd made it feel like an eternity. When he finished, the crowd had fallen cold, and their clapping was stiff. The veterans were unshaken though. They all held their heads high through to the end, nodding with sympathy even at the hardest parts. Afterwards the remaining three veterans, my grandfather included, carried the somber mood. They all spoke of those that couldn’t be in attendance, lost in the war or to old age, and the freedom they’d helped their country defend. The crowd eased as the ceremony approached its end, but the pure excitement was gone from the beginning. There was nothing wrong with celebrating the veterans’ accomplishments. They fought for our freedom and the freedom of others. They defended the ideals that they believed in, and they deserved the reward and recognition for that. But with any celebration of their efforts, it’s important to keep in mind what they went through for us—the things they saw, the pain they felt, and the friends they lost along the way. Even if it’s easier to gloss over it with ceremonies and cheering crowds, facing the full truth is the only way to truly honor those who fought for our freedom and peace. Past all of the medals and thanks, war is still war. And war is hell.
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If you’re lucky your professor If don’t want to charge up put a copy of the textbook on your tuition and don’t have money for books just wait to buy. reserve. You can’t take it out of You may never open half of them. the library, however, they may also have an older edition that you can check out for most of the semester. Some professors will try to load you down with tons of books while others make the one they list optional. Others will provide You have a whole system of important chapters or let you university and public libraries borrow thier book. Never assume available through search at your they won’t help you out. fingertips. If Auraria doesn’t have it chances are another library does. You have to wait a bit for these books though. Some people may be rolling their eyes at this point thinking I’m just throwing things out there, but Craiglists and physical really. I’ve passed several classes posting boards on campus by the grace of great classmates are a last ditch attempt willing to share their books.
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A man of many trades: David Voth Story and photo By Kayla Klein kgash1@msudenver.edu
When David Voth began working at MSU Denver in 1971, campus buildings were scattered throughout downtown Denver. “That’s how they got the roadrunner name. Students would have to run around the city to get to their classes,” Voth said . During the 29 years that Voth worked as a professor of biology at MSU, he was never late, he never missed a class, and he had 8,819 students sign up for his lectures. He witnessed the college’s transition from rented buildings throughout the city to the Auraria Campus. He published roughly 20 pieces in local and international journals. Voth grew up with an inquisitive nature that guided him through college, the Peace Corps, his professorship and his desire to challenge his mind, even in retirement.
“Barb and I moved to Denver with all of our belongings in a four by six Uhaul and Anna in a picnic basket crib,” -David Voth Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1941, Voth most vividly recalled seeing pictures of sinking ships and war zones in newspapers as a child. In seventh grade, Voth’s friend introduced him to gymnastics, a sport that he not only perfected, but was responsible for getting him into the University of North Dakota on a scholarship. “My dad was mad one morning when he asked me about college, and I responded with, ‘I don’t really know.’” Voth Said. “He called the gymnastics coach, Mr. Marty, and by 10:30 in the morning, I was registered for classes and in my dorm,” Despite graduating high school in
the lower 20 percent of his class, Voth finished UND with a 3.1 G.P.A. “After I got my Master’s, my advisor suggested a Ph.D., so I applied to the zoology department at Oregon State,” Voth said. After one year of studying parasitology, Voth sought a break in the form of the Peace Corps. For two years, he worked as an assistant professor of biology at a public health training college in Ethiopia, and among the rewards and fulfilling moments of the position, Voth still reflects on his time abroad with a grin. Voth returned to Oregon State University, finished his Ph.D. and met Barbara, his wife of 48 years. “I went out with Barb, her boyfriend at the time and another girl, and after that night, she never went out with that boyfriend again,” Voth said. They got married the following June and had their first daughter, Anna, just before they moved to Denver. “I got a job in the biology department at MSU,” Voth said. “I was the only applicant with experience from my time in Ethiopia.” It wasn’t just Voth’s experience that made him an excellent candidate, though. He was named the 1980 President of the Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Sciences and he served as the head judge of the Junior Academy of Sciences for many years. Voth’s time in Ethiopia and his parasitology degree opened doors for him at Metro, some of which were not as grand. “For the first 10 or so years that I was at MSU, I worked with the student health services. I analyzed stool samples for parasites,” Voth said. Most significantly, the job made a world of difference for the Voth family. “Barb and I moved to Denver with all of our belongings in a four by six Uhaul and Anna in a picnic basket crib,” Voth said. By the time Voth retired from Metro in 2000 with Emeritus status, he bought a mountain home in Evergreen, Colorado, and had a two-year-old grandchild and one on the way. Retirement, however, was far from the end for David Voth. “When I retired, I only had 31 out of 40 Social Security credits, so I had to build them up.” Voth said. He worked as a driver for an electric
Voth in his “Metro Biology” lab coat while woodworking in his basement wood shop in Evergreen.
company, but he also reintroduced an old passion into his life: Woodworking. In school, Voth always gravitated toward woodshop, and the dense woods in Evergreen bred the ideal conditions for the trade. Voth still sells vases, candleholders, walking sticks and other handmade wooden creations at Colorado craft fairs. Although he met the Social Security requirement years ago, he continues to
pursue woodworking as a hobby. In spite of his adventurous life, Voth’s family regards him most highly as a loving husband, a wonderful father of two and an outstanding grandfather of four, and the Metro students who experienced his lectures surely took away more than just the curriculum.
Up and coming Colorado Craft Fairs: Hayden, CO: 102nd Routt Country Fair. 8/18/16-8/21/16 Loveland, CO: Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival. 8/19/16-8/20/16 Palisade, CO: 47th Palisade Peach Festival. 8/19/16-8/20/16 Cripple Creek, CO: 24th Salute to American Veterans. 8/19/16-8/21/16 Gunnison, CO: 36th High Octane Arts and Crafts Show. 8/19/16-8/21/16 Lyons, CO: 26th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. 8/19/16-8/21/16 Denver, CO: Urban Market. 8/20/16 Lafayette, CO: 17th Peach Festival. 8/20/16
Littleton, CO: 57th Arts & Crafts Festival. 8/20/16 Black Hawk, CO: 24th Gilpin County Fair. 8/20/16-8/21/16 Golden, CO: 25th Golden Fine Arts Festival. 8/20/16-8/21/16 Steamboat Springs, CO: The Yampa Art Stroll. 8/20/16-8/21/16 Boulder, CO: 13th Boulder Market. 8/21/16 Castle Rock: Vinitage Market Days.8/26/16-8/28-16 Denver, CO: Denver Modernism Show. 8/26/16-8/28/16 Nederland, CO: 18th Nedfest Music & Art Festival. 8/26/16-8/28/16
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Beer History Talk educates on states brewing culture By Chris Bjork cbjork1@msudenver.edu For the average college student drinking a craft beer in Colorado, thinking critically about its history is typically not a prerequisite to its enjoyment. Colorado, in particular, is widely known for its brewing tradition, making an impact on what its consumers drink every day. These were some of the points illustrated at the History Buffs and Brews: Beer History talk at the Colorado History Center on Tuesday, August 9. The educational lecture shed light on the rich and vibrant history of Colorado’s brewing tradition and how it has shaped craft brewing and beer drinking in the state today. The presentation was hosted by deputy state historian Jason Hansen and Great Divide beer baron, Bryan Baltzell. Taking place at the Rendezvous Café inside the museum, the lecture is a new concept organized by the Colorado History Center, occurring weekly all summer long. “It’s just a way to have a little more fun helping people engage with history. Every time you sit down in front of a pint, there’s a whole history behind it,” Hansen said. “I like to say if you look deep enough into that pint, you can see things about Colorado’s past that are pretty fascinating.”
The free event was met with a crowded room of wide eyed and thirsty visitors, with drinks and appetizers offered at happy hour prices. The first part of the presentation led by Hansen included a history of the first beer ever brewed in Colorado at Rocky Mountain Brewing in 1859, a year after of Denver’s founding. Hansen discussed how it originated from two merchants who rolled into town in a time where access to beer and brewing in Denver was very difficult. “The Rocky Mountain News described Denver at the time as treeless, grassless and bushless. It was not a lovely scene,” Hansen said. “It was a place for miners to pass through on their way to the mountains and a place where you can get increasingly almost any kind of entertainment you wanted, except for a nice, cold glass of beer.” Today, the dramatic progression of Colorado’s craft brewing legacy is admired and recognized internationally. According to The Denver Post, Coloradans consume craft beer at twice the rate of the rest of the nation. Colorado is also currently one of the leading five states in the country for craft breweries per capita and home to the Great American Beer Festival. It’s an evolving beer culture that Baltzell has witnessed firsthand as an employee for Great Divide for over a decade. “In my eleven years there it’s been a pretty dramatic growth. When I started there in 2005 there was probably about a dozen or so employees, now that we’ve got
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Bryon Baltzell, left, and Jason Hansen met with a group of beer entuthiast to teach about Colorado craft brewering at the Colorado History Center.
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almost a hundred it’s really cool,” Baltzell said. The second half of the presentation led by Baltzell provided an in-depth look at the brewing process and the ingredients required to make craft beer. Throughout the event, samples of upcoming Great Divide selections were offered to members of the audience, enhancing the experience. The Beer History Talk will continue every Tuesday for the rest of the month with plans for the series to possibly extend into the fall. The event offered more than just a history lesson. It provided
an opportunity for beer and history enthusiasts to try an array of new craft beers and discuss how Colorado’s brewing culture has shaped the future of the state. By the end of the discussion, another significant message made itself clear. “It helps us always be mindful that our lives are situated within historical currents, and appreciating those currents can, I think, enrich our lives in ways that makes thing like enjoying a beer a lot more fun and a lot more fulfilling,” Hansen said.
Sails soar high for the 16th annual Dragon Boat Festival Story and photos by Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival descended on Sloan’s Lake for the 16th annual year bringing culture, education and entertainment to Colorado residents. Modeled after an ancient chinese custom celebrating the poet Qu Yuan’s life and sacrifice, the Dragon Boat Festival brings together teams from around the state to compete. It has continued to grow as one of Colorado’s biggest summer festivals and celebrations, attracting more attendees and
racers every year. This year’s festival was no exception. “We had a really great turnout,” said Jennifer Kellogg, the chief time reporter for the festival. “I think we had the most teams this year, about 52 teams.” As it has grown, the festival has expanded to celebrate a number of other cultures across Asia including Tibet, Japan and India. Live music and dance performances were held throughout the two day festival, and organizations provided information and education on the different cultures.
The Dragon Boat Festival is based off of on ancient Chinese tradition held in honor of the ancient poet and warrior Qu Yuan. Before the races, the boats were blessed by monks before entering the water to respect these ancient traditions.
“We’re here to educate Colorado on some of the great things that come out of South Asia,” said Surbhi Garg, a member of the Vibrant South Asian. Partnered with Mudra Dance Studio, the organization offered residents information and activities related to customs and the language in India. “It’s been great. People seem to be having a lot of fun,” Garg said. “Several people have stopped by that are actually visiting India, so it’s kinda fun to talk to them about places that they should see.” The festival also offered attendees a look at the cultures’ presences in Colorado through food from local restaurants and
talking with members of those from countries in Asia. Attendee Leo Cera was glad for the opportunities offered by the event. “A lot of people are finding a lot of joy in all these events,” Cera said. “Seeing Dragon Boat races, that’s something you don’t really get to see in Colorado. It’s a new cultural experience and something you don’t get to do often, and you get to meet a lot of nice people.”
A many as 52 dragon boat racing teams competed on July 30 and 31 during the 16th annual Dragon Boat Festival. The teams raced in hand made and hand painted dragon boats across Sloan’s Lake.
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Four days of talent at Underground Music Showcase
Cold River City performs at The Hi-Dive on July 31. Performances took place on the streets of South Broadway
Caption Wesley Watkins, of The Other Black, performs at The Irish Rover to a full bar on July 31. Watkins was previously in Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats.
Channy Leaneagh, of Policá,sings at the final show on the main stage at South Broadway on July 31.
Denver’s Underground Music Showcase celebrated its 16th year this summer. The festival took place over the course of four days at the end of July and featured performances from over 400 acclaimed local and national bands. The headliners included California Garage rock heathens Thee oh Sees, Allah Las and Policia’. Every year the UMS festival continues to grow in number of attendees and artists who draw crowds to Denver’s city streets.
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amcclara@msudenver.edu MSU sophomore Mason Peters dances to Nat Lawrence, of Tickle Mafia, as he performs a free show in a parking lot on South Broadway on July 31.
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Roy steps down from Avalanche By David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu
» Men’s soccer ranked 3rd in RMAC preseason poll Men’s soccer was selected third in the preseason Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference poll. Senoirs Josh Belfrage, Dustin Berg, Jeff Gillis and Tyler Trujilo all made the preseason all-RMAC team. In 2015, MSU Denver finished 8-2 in RMAC play and 13-4-2 overall. They will open the season with exhibition matches Aug. 17-27 at The Regency Athletic Complex.
» Women’s soccer picked fourth in RMAC poll
Women’s soccer finished fourth in the preseason coaches poll. Sophomore Reigna Banks and junior Elise Boisnard earned spots on the preseason allRMAC team. They will begin the season with exhbition matches Aug. 21 at the R.A.C.
» MSU Denver Volleyball preseason buzz
The Roadrunners look to build last years 20-12 overall record that included a 14-4 record in RMAC confenece play. Seniors Brandi Torr, Vasati Fiatoa, Michaela Smith and junior Ryan Hoerdemann were all voted to the preseason allRMAC team. The Roadrunners received third place in the preseason RMAC confernce poll.
» Men’s basketball opens season at CCA Tip-Off
MSU Denver’s men’s basketball team will begin their season on the road in East Orange, Calif. at the 11th Annual Division II Conference Commissioners Association Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 4-6. The Roadrunners return to the tournament for the first time in almost a decade.
Patrick Roy is widely recognized as one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of hockey. He made his biggest impact while on the legendary Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup teams of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. This is a man who has brought pride, happiness and glory to Denver, and that is why it is so difficult to see him step down from his position as head coach for the Avs. Roy resigned August 12th ending his three year run as head coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations. Roy was successful as a coach. He won the NHL Coach of the Year award in his first year as head coach after he led the Avalanche to the best record in the Western Conference, a feat that few saw coming. The Avs production dipped the past two seasons as they failed to make
the playoffs, yet this wasn’t viewed as a disappointment. The Avs were in a rebuilding process when Roy took over, so his first year as head coach was impressive, but the last two years were seen as more indicative of the teams’ ability level. So his resignation came as a surprise, to say the least. When the season ended last year, Joe Sakic, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, and a close friend of Roy’s, maintained that the Avs had complete confidence in Roy moving into the 2016-2017 season. Roy himself spoke about what the Avs needed to do in the offseason to improve their play on the ice the next season, so it seemed that everyone was on the same page, and they were, until the offseason. Roy wanted the Avs to spend some money on a big, physical defenseman. Sakic believed that the little money the Avs had should go toward extending Nathan McKinnon’s contract and
locking up defenseman Tyson Barrie long term. Sakic had his way, and the Avs didn’t do anything in free agency but resign current players. As close as they are, Roy was surprised and upset by the Avs lack of moves in the offseason. Said Roy, “The vision of the coach and VP-hockey operations needs to be perfectly aligned with that of the organization. He must also
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Roy career tracker
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1985-86: Conn Smyth (MON) 1986-87: Jennings Trophy (MON) 1987-88: Veniza, Jennings, All-Star (MON) 1989-90: Veniza, All-Star (MON) 1990-91: Veniza, All-Star (MON) 1991-92: Veniza, Jennings, All-Star (MON) 1992-93: Conn Smyth, All-Star (MON) 1993, 94, 97, 98: All-Star 2000-01: Conn Smyth, All-Star (COL) 2002-03: Jennings, All-Star (COL) * 551 career-wins: second all time * 25,807 career saves: second all time
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*Conn Smyth Trophy: Most valuable player in Stanley Cup playoffs *William M. Jennings Trophy: Goalie with fewest goals scored *Vezina Trophy: Top regular season goalie
Broncos maul Bears in preseason opener By Earl Grant egrant7@msudenver.edu The defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos galloped into Solider Field March 11 in their first preseason opener against the Chicago Bears. The Broncos blanked the Bears 22-0. Head coach Gary Kubiak offered his outlook on the game following the win. “If you score in three phases of football that’s a good thing,” Kubiak said. “Always preaching being able to win three ways as a team and build a score. [Scoring] three ways as a team is very impressive.” Denver’s defense dominated and bruised the Bears into submission. The Broncos blocked a punt for a touchdown and scored another two points with a sack that led to a safety. Denver’s defense and special teams outscored the Bears 9-0. The Broncos’ defense sat four of their starting defensive stalwarts. Pro Bowl cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris did not play, neither did veteran
defensive end Demarcus Ware. Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller also sat out Thursday’s lineup. The Broncos defense bucked and brawled without missing a beat. Chicago’s quarterbacks played the role of a magnet to the Broncos pass rush. Denver’s defensive coordinator Wade Phillips sprung traps all night long for Bears. Denver sacked Chicago early and often. Bears starting signal caller Jay Cutler got his face planted into Soldier Field on a third down and three on the Bears first possession. Denver piled up seven sacks Thursday night. The Bears offensive never entered the stadium, perhaps it stayed in the parking lot. Denver allowed just 146 passing yards. Chicago’s running game remained stationary. The Bears managed just 2.8 yards per rushing attempt on their 17 attempts. The Broncos biggest question mark remain whom will be Peyton Manning’s successor in the Broncos huddle. Mark Sanchez started the game with the first unit. Sanchez connected with Demaryius Thomas for a 32-yard
touchdown strike to cap a 10 play drive on the Broncos first opening possession. Thomas roasted cornerback Bryce Callahan down the sideline and allowed Sanchez to drop a sweet spiral into Thomas’s gloves. Sanchez was picked off on Denver’s next drive. He forced a short pass into the direction of three Bears defenders, the pass was tipped and intercepted. Denver had the ball 1st-and-10 from the 50-yard line. Sanchez clearly could have thrown the ball away. He finished the game 10-13,
99 yards with one TD and one interception. Second-year quaterback Trevor Siemian and rookie firstrounder Paxton Lynch both made appearances in the shutout. The Broncos will prepare for their next preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers August 20th in Denver. This will mark the Broncos first home game of the 2016 season. Denver’s last game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High was the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.
2016 Preseason schedule: Week 1: at Bears, 22-0 Week 2: vs. 49ers, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Week 3: vs. Rams, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Week 4: at Cardinals, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
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