Volume 37, Issue 6 - Sept. 18, 2014

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Red Flag Campaign unfurls over Campus

By Angela Jackson ajacks70@msudenver.edu Thousands of little red flags were placed on the lawn between the library and the Emanuel Gallery, just north of the Plaza building, to be on display from Sept. 8 to 19 to alert students about the statistics relating to dating violence on the Auraria campus.

The Red Flag Campaign is a “bystander intervention campaign” to address the issue of dating violence, said Kate McCord, communications director for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.

“It’s a campaign to encourage friends to say something when they see warning signs, or red flags, for violence in their friends’ relationship,” McCord said.

Domestic violence doesn’t only occur within the NFL. There are about 43,000 students on the Auraria campus, and statistics from the National Coalition against Domestic Violence show that one in five of them will likely experience violence in their relationship.

The face of the campaign is a series of eight double-sided posters, featuring students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and representing both different-sex and same-sex relationships.

Each poster focuses on a particular component of dating violence, (emotional abuse, excessive jealousy, isolation, victim-blaming, coercion, sexual assault and stalking) and how friends can intervene when they see warning signs in their friends’ relationship.

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University of Colorado-Denver junior Nefertiti McKinney takes a moment to view the Red Flag Awareness Campaign installation located between the P.E. Building and the Auraria Library Sept. 16. Thousands of red flags were placed in the ground — each one representing an Auraria Campus student affected by relationship violence. Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu

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Red Flag Campaign about changing values >> Continued from Front Page The Phoenix Center at Auraria and the Office of Student Engagement and Wellness partnered with The Red Flag Campaign to raise consciousness of the reality of dating violence at Auraria.

The two offices work closely together to identify areas where Auraria needs work “to prevent and really bring awareness to interpersonal violence,” said Michael Maza, a student conduct specialist at the Office of Student Engagement and Wellness.

If a student needs a place of support, resources are available on campus at these two offices. The Phoenix Center is a tri-institutional organization that provides, above all, a listening ear.

“We give the student an opportunity to talk about what’s going on and then learn about their options, so they can make their own decisions about what to do next,” said Sarah Berg, a Phoenix Center

volunteer and outreach coordinator.

Whether a student needs help getting into a domestic violence shelter or asking a professor to excuse an assignment, the Phoenix Center is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Workshops for classrooms are available “that let students start a dialogue with their peers about what good relationships can look like,” Berg said. “With this we hope students can find better dating partners and avoid abusive relationships altogether.”

Maza said it’s difficult to quantify where MSU Denver falls in the spectrum of violence compared to other campuses in Colorado, because many students don’t report crimes.

The two offices are working to get a better sense of what is going on with students at Auraria and “identify areas that we need to do increased outreach and awareness to help prevent these types

Web and Campus Resources redflagcampaign.org The Phoenix Center thepca.org • Tivoli 227 303-556-2255 Office of Student Engagement and Wellness Tivoli 311 • 303-556-3559 Counseling Center Tivoli 651 • 303-556-3132 of things from happening,” Maza said.

Some Auraria students are willing to help a friend who might experience dating violence.

“If I saw signs of relationship violence, I would confront the friend and offer advice and services,” MSU Denver senior Kayla Greenbaum said. “I would accompany them to clinics, police sta-

tion, church, wherever they needed to go. If they needed a safe place to sleep I would offer my home.”

Overall, students feel the presence of the flags will make an impact.

“I believe it makes the topic less of a taboo subject,” Greenbaum said.

MSU Denver freshman Joseph Morgan said, “I think (the Red Flag Campaign) will bring awareness, but I think it needs to be more present and up front because not everyone is going to stop and read everything that they see.”

The goal of the Red Flag Campaign is “about changing our community and cultural values around being there for one another and promoting what is healthy and acceptable in relationships as well as stepping in and standing up when you see something that is going wrong,” McCord said.

“The most powerful vaccination against violence is compassion.”

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Roadrunners on the street “What was the last science, technology, engineering or math class you took?”

“Ms. Letterman’s statistics class in high school.”

— Daniel Ruvalcaba, freshman, undeclared

Watch how you drive: winter is coming

By Andrew Bisset abisset1@msudenver.edu

The scene begins to clear after a 104-car pile up on Northbound I-25 between the Downing and Logan St. exits March 1. There was one confirmed death and more than 20 victims were transported to area hospitals. The accident occurred after a heavy band of snow came through Denver mid-morning.

Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu

that motorists carry a kit in their vehicle in case of becoming lost or stranded. Basics are key: Nonperishable food, water and a few blankets could save a driver’s life if a vehicle becomes disabled miles from home.

Tire chains are inexpensive, and keeping a set in the trunk could mean getting unstuck. In a pinch, drivers can also use a car’s floor mats as traction devices by placing them under the car’s driv-

ing wheels.

Once on the road, motorists are advised to take it slow getting to their destinations, as even a very thin layer of ice can cause a car’s tires to lose grip. Snowplows will be out in force this winter, and CDOT’s website also reminds motorists to stay well clear of the plows and their massive blades as they work to keep the high roads of Colorado clear.

Data from the National Weath-

“I am constantly taking biology classes; I live in the science building.”

— Sandra Sanchez, sophomore, nursing

“Last semester; it was chemistry.” ­— Xela Ellis, junior, nutrition

“Biology is what I’m taking right now, for nursing.”

— Dieter Vega, sophomore, journalism and nursing

Photos by Emily Adler • aadler@msudenver.edu

As summer turns to fall, Coloradans are starting to prepare for the inevitable march of winter.

While cold, wet winters are no surprise to many in the state, the plunging thermometer can still take people off-guard. Winter storms bring with them freezing temperatures, icy streets and highways, and blowing snow that can blind drivers temporarily.

Driving during a Colorado winter is no small feat, and the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website recommends everyone traveling by car prepare their vehicles for winter. Sub-zero temperatures can greatly affect the mechanical systems in cars.

Once the temperature goes below freezing, batteries die, diesel fuel gels together and vehicle doors can freeze in place.

Checking a vehicle’s heating and defrosting systems is crucial, as is replacing the coolant in vehicles with antifreeze. This prevents the coolant from freezing and bursting the pipes inside the engine — a mechanic’s nightmare.

CDOT also recommends

er Service’s Climate Prediction Center reveals that the fall months of September through November may bring with them an increased likelihood of lower-than-average temperatures and more rain and snow than the average. December through February should be slightly warmer than average temperatures, with slightly more than average snowfall. There is still the possibility of a “polar vortex,” similar to the one which brought freezing temperatures to Colorado last year.

In order to be prepared for the storms that are a fact of life in Colorado, the American Red Cross also recommends putting together a home survival kit. Like the car kit, this should be simple, but should include the basics: three days of food and water, a flashlight and candles, and a first aid kit at minimum. Winter supplies, such as a backup heat source like a stove or grill, spare blankets and a bag of salt or cat litter to prevent falls, can make a wintertime power outage much safer.

If the snow does start to fly, students can check to see if the campus is open by calling the Campus Closure Hotline at 303556-2401.

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Suicide prevention week points toward resources

By Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu Suicide is permanent, prevalent, personal and preventable.

Though college students aren’t the segment of the population with the highest rates, 2012 World Health Organization data showed suicide to be the second-leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds.

Robin Williams’ death by suicide Aug. 11 put the issue in the spotlight. But his death wasn’t an isolated incident. WHO data shows that globally, more than 800,000 people die annually from suicide — roughly one every 40 seconds.

In the U.S., National Suicide Prevention Week is held in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, which is Sept. 10.

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Carson J. Spencer Foundation, a local nonprofit, held a reception and candle lighting ceremony at Union Station Sept. 10. At the same time around the globe, people impacted by suicide lit candles at 8 p.m. in solidarity and honor of the lives lost, and in hope for healing and a

future free of suicide.

“Tonight we stand here in community. Because when we stand together in community, whether we know the people who are around us or whether we do not, we have the possibility to stop suicide,” said Daphna Michaelson, a former MSU Denver affi liate professor and current board member of The Carson J. Spencer Foundation.

Sally Spencer-Thomas, a psychologist and CEO/co-founder of The Carson J. Spencer Foundation, said the foundation was formed by family members and close friends of her brother, Carson J. Spencer, who took his life in 2004. She said the foundation focuses on celebrating Spencer’s life, supporting those bereaved by suicide and on suicide prevention programs, especially for “working-aged” people.

Spencer-Thomas said “working-aged” men, like her brother, are those who die most frequently by suicide, though young people attempt suicide more often.

“Colorado consistently ranks in the top 10 in the nation for highest suicide rates,” Spencer-Thomas said. Men are especially vulnerable.

Former MSU Denver professor Dafna Michaelson led a candlelight vigil Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, at Union Station. At 8 p.m. in various cities worldwide, a moment of silence was held in remembrance of those lost to suicide.

Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu

Suicide rates are actually lower for people in college than those of the same age who are not in school, she said. Students often

find a sense of community and purpose in school.

But, certain groups of college students do face a higher

suicide risk. The Massachusetts 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed that lesbian, gay and bisexual students are four times

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more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexual students.

Suicide often leaves a lasting impact on people, and it affects many lives worldwide.

“Sometimes it’s hard to see it when you’re down really dark.

You’re so far in the hole you can’t see the light — but the light is there.”

Stephanie Tennison “There were two suicides in my family from 20 to 30 years ago,” said Ron Ausmus, a volunteer with the Carson J. Spencer Foundation.

“It’s something you’ll never get free of. Families have a really hard time recovering the first years after a suicide. But when you lose a meaningful member of your family, it’s something that you just don’t forget.”

Stephanie Tennison, an MSU Denver sophomore recreation management major, said that everyone struggles or knows someone who does. Tennison said she was diagnosed with bipolar depression, and that between the

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ages of 15 and 18 she made three suicide attempts.

“After the third time, I realized somebody wants me here for something and there’s something I’m supposed to do, because this is not working for me,” she said.

“Now, here I am.”

She said it’s not something she will ever try again.

“I feel like there’s dark times in everyone’s life, but we all have a purpose,” Tennison said. “Sometimes it’s hard to see it when you’re down really dark. You’re so far in the hole you can’t see the light — but the light is there.”

There are many resources available for those struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide.

Jeff “Zack” Uzacki, associate director at the Health Center at Auraria, said the center has a free 24/7 hotline with referrals tailored specifically to the needs of students, faculty and staff on campus.

The Health Center at Auraria can help people manage medication if needed, Uzacki said, and they work closely with other providers on campus and in the community.

“We see people initially for depression, anxiety, things like that,” Uzacki said. “A lot of times that goes hand-in-hand with having people do counseling. So then we would try to get them into some counseling to help them get skills

to help them cope a little bit better with their condition.”

The MSU Denver Counseling Center also offers free counseling for students — even those without insurance. They were not available for comment at press time.

Uzacki said University of Colorado-Denver has a counseling center and that some CCD students may be able to be seen there.

Ausmus recommended mantherapy.org for men, even those who may be reluctant to seek help.

“You can’t fi x your head problems with duct tape,” Ausmus said. “You’ve got to admit whenever you’re cornered by the emotional load you’re carrying, and ask for help.”

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Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

Talking about being a burden to others.

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.

Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.

Sleeping too little or too much.

Withdrawing or isolating themselves.

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

Displaying extreme mood swings.

Source: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Colorado not yet on track for STEM education

By Steve Musal smusal@msudenver.edu Science, technology, engineering and math may be the hardest career paths to pursue, but they’re also the fields that Colorado needs most, according to a report on Colorado STEM education released in August.

The Colorado STEM Education Roadmap was prepared by the Colorado Education Initiative, a nonprofit working with the Colorado Department of Education.

Colorado, the report said, is falling behind in STEM fields.

“Colorado’s students are not adequately prepared to compete for these (STEM) jobs,” the report read. “Only 22 percent of 2009 high school graduates are on track to attain postsecondary credentials.”

It’s not just a lack of students overall, but a lack of diversity.

“While 48 percent of the (Colorado) workforce is female, STEM occupations only employ 23 to 31 percent of females (percentages vary depending on the STEM occupational definition),” the report read.

“And while Hispanics make up 16 percent of the workforce, they only hold six percent of STEM occupations. Considering that women make up half the population, and the Hispanic population is the fastest growing population in Colorado, these trends do not bode well for meeting the state’s future STEM demand.”

MSU Denver seniors Alec Curtis and Minh Nguyen study and idenify bacterial organisms from their mouths in a petri dish Sept. 16 in the Science Building.

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Rebecca Ferrell, an MSU Denver biology professor who holds a doctorate in microbial genetics, agreed that diversity is important in the STEM fields.

“If you look at the history of science, one of the things that becomes apparent fairly quickly is that a diversity of perspectives gives you a diversity of ideas that you wouldn’t have otherwise,” Ferrell said.

She gave the example of Lynn Margulis, who changed the way scientists looked at evolution in the 1960s from an assumption of competition to an observation of

cooperation. Margulis was able to see the problem from a different angle because of the way she was raised — not assuming a male-dominated competitive worldview, Ferrell said.

“We need a diversity of cultural perspectives, social perspectives, because we apply those things to the way we do science,” she said. “That changes what we think is a legitimate question, and it changes what we think a legitimate answer might look like.”

The report suggested Colorado fails to provide an overarching plan for STEM

education.

“The absence of a statewide vision and strategy to coordinate, align, and amplify STEM education and experiences for all students is impeding Colorado’s ability to develop a strong local talent pipeline needed for an innovation economy,” it read.

Ferrell thinks there might be more to the problem — namely, economics.

“We know from data that the STEM disciplines disproprotionately draw from working-class folks,” she said. “Knowing that, why would we cut financial aid? These are exactly the people who need financial aid to get to college in the first place. Why are we charging twice as much interest on our student loans as we do on a loan on an investment property? Why are we subsidizing investors and not subsidizing our students who are most likely to go into STEM disciplines?”

One thing on which the report and Ferrell agree, however, is the need to interest students in STEM fields at a younger age.

STEM disciplines, Ferrell says, are as vital to daily life as English skills. The report agrees.

“Increasingly, STEM literacy is a requirement for success in life,” the report read. “Making informed choices, including health decisions, civic participation and financial investments, all require consumers to analyze and synthesize vast and various amounts of information. All require a base-level competence in STEM literacy.”

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What if you could learn anything in 20 hours?

Think about this: 20 hours of practice equals knowing something that previously was foreign.

The best part about this theory is that it applies to anything one might want to learn — like the Italian language, for instance.

Author Josh Kaufman hosted a TED talk at Colorado State University in March 2013 entitled “The first 20 hours: how to learn anything.”

I recently watched his speech in one of my classes and it was the most inspirational thing I’ve witnessed to this point in the semester.

Prior to Kaufman’s research on learning, the number that used to be associated with how long it takes to acquire a new skill was an overwhelming 10,000 hours. Florida State University professor Dr. K. Anders Ericsson developed the 10,000-hour rule, and for decades it was thought of as the standard for the time required to acquire a new skill.

But Kaufman exposed a wrinkle in Ericsson’s theory. Ericsson studied people at the very tops of their respective fields: professional athletes, chess grandmasters and world class musicians, to name a few categories. The 10,000 hours equated to “expert-level performance.”

For the average Joe, the number isn’t 10,000 hours — rather, a mere 20.

One of Kaufman’s strongest points on this topic concerns investing your time efficiently.

He breaks this down into three areas. The first area is deconstructing the skill by keeping in mind what it is you want to be able to do when you’re done with the 20 hours. The second area is learning to self correct, which means getting better at noticing when you’re making a mistake while you’re learning your new craft. The third,

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Mario Sanelli Commentary and probably most important area, is removing practice barriers.

The biggest practice barrier that I related to was the “feeling stupid” barrier. Feeling stupid is a natural reaction when learning something new, especially if it pertains to learning a new language.

On the first day of my intermediate reporting class last year, my teacher, Gary Massaro, asked the class if anyone could speak Italian.

Being Italian myself, I wished I could have raised my hand in response to his question.

Learning Italian is now my goal. It’s a goal that can be accomplished, and it’s going to take — at minimum — 20 hours.

Think about what you want to accomplish with regards to learning something new. It can be literally anything. You hold the power to better yourself.

With the fast-paced lives we all seemingly lead these days, no one has 20 hours to devote to learning something new, right? Wrong.

Keep this in mind: learning equals growth.

As college students, on a large scale we’re required to learn information that pertains to our field of study, and this takes up most of our time. Time on campus is devoted to classes, and while we’re away from campus, our “free” time revolves around homework for those classes, as well as other factors like jobs and families.

While all these areas are important, what gets lost in the time shuffle is the person who’s with you 24 hours a day for every day of the week — yourself.

Take care of yourself. Enrich yourself. Get curious about something you’ve always wanted to do and then make the free time to devote to that curiosity. It only takes 20 hours to build the foundation of capturing that elusive craft you wish you had.

20 hours can be a daunting amount of time, so, view it in this way: spread across 30 days, 20 hours equates to 40 minutes per day. For two months, it’s 20 minutes, and for a three-month window, it’s about 13 minutes a day.

I’m taking a trip to Italy next year. Prior to watching Kaufman’s speech, I contemplated learning Italian. Being able to speak the language is something I’ve always wanted to do.

Kaufman has inspired me. I hope this column has inspired you. I’m willing to devote the time to learning Italian, and I encourage you to think about what it is you wish to learn.

Whether it’s learning how to cook, draw, play the guitar or anything else your heart desires, you hold the power, and it only takes 20 hours.

NFL lacks consistency in revised policies Recent scandals involving NFL star running backs ex-Baltimore Raven Ray Rice and Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson, have led to new revisions in the NFL’s policies regarding domestic violence. But the actions the league has taken in each case have been inconsistent.

Rice faced disciplinary action from the NFL in July after an incident surfaced that involved him punching his then-fiancee and now wife, Janay Palmer, in a casino elevator. He was originally given a two-game suspension, which was the NFL’s standard policy for firsttime domestic violence offenders.

Since then, the NFL has increased the suspension for firsttime domestic violence offenders from two games to six and a lifetime ban from the league for second-time offenders after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell received public scrutiny for Rice’s two-game punishment and criticism that his punishment should have been more severe.

Mackenzie Masson Commentary However, after a video showing Rice punch his wife in the face, knocking her down, and dragging her out of the elevator was released to the Associated Press and went viral via TMZ Sports, Rice’s contract was immediately terminated.

He was later released from the Ravens followed by an indefinite suspension from the league by Goodell.

Peterson came forward about his excessive disciplinary action against his four-year-old son and

was charged with reckless or negligent injury to a child. Peterson didn’t even receive a suspension and was only deactivated temporarily from the Vikings roster, even after photographs of the scars on his son from being hit with a switch surfaced and were seen by investigators.

After sitting out only one game, a 30–7 home loss against the New England Patriots, Peterson was reinstated by the Vikings and was able to participate in practices and compete in games.

My issue is this: why does the NFL lack consistency in disciplinary action over such serious and gruesome offenses? Why was Peterson let off the hook, but Rice, also a first-time offender in the league, was released from his team and indefinitely suspended from the NFL? I am in full support of the NFL revising their policies toward how the league responds to domestic violence issues. I don’t understand

why they are adding more staff, and pouring so much time and energy into improving their policies, and making more resources available to athletes currently in the league if they don’t follow the policy accordingly when domestic violence incidents arise anyway.

It’s difficult to compare the two incidents involving Rice and Peterson because you can’t necessarily say one domestic violence offense is worse than another. Rice hit a woman and Peterson hit a child. Both athletes have admitted to their mistakes and released statements in regards to their actions. So why were their consequences from the league drastically different from the other? You can’t say that one man’s wrong is more wrong than another man’s wrong.

Wrong is wrong, right?

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Castro Visiting Professor explores culture, immigration

By Emily Fox epennett@msudenver.edu Chicano visual artist, writer and educator David Avalos spoke on campus as part of the Richard T. Castro Distinguished Visiting Professorship on Monday and Tuesday.

The influential artist’s work spotlights Chicano politics, civil rights and culture, all of which can be seen in the exhibit currently running at MSU Denver’s Center of Visual Arts, titled “In Lak’ech, San Diego to Denver: You Are My Other Self.”

In an effort to build on the university’s commitment to diversity, the program has brought in many distinguished Latinos, like novelist Carlos Fuentes, filmmaker Lourdes Portillo and artist Alma López.

Avalos, a professor at California State University San Marcos, introduced the exhibit at a welcome reception Sept. 15, and gave a presentation called “In Lak’ech: The Handwriting on the Wall” Sept. 16.

Avalos and Cecily Cullen, creative director at the Center for Visual Art, co-curated “In Lak’ech, San Diego to Denver: You Are My Other Self.”

Avalos and his work have been greatly influenced by the phrase “in lak’ech.”

“It’s a Mayan phrase which means that we are all so interconnected,” Cullen said. “That whatever we do to others, we do to ourselves.”

The artist admitted that it was a concept he jumped into.

“I immediately embraced it and since then I have struggled to create art that balances my belief in family, community and humanity against my individual doubts and skepticism,” Avalos said.

His work, along with the other artists highlighted in the exhibit, explored aspects of immigration, cultural difference and equality, all issues that Castro addressed during his lifetime.

“Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Avalos’ contributions are present in his community and around our country, as like Rich Castro,” MSU Denver President Stephen Jordan said. “His work is deeply entwined and influential in the emergence of Chicana and Chicano politics, civil rights and culture.”

The creativity that the artists were willing to express through their work allowed for the embrace of issues that seem to be just as present today as they were many years ago for Castro.

“Either history is repeating itself or we haven’t really dealt with the issue the way it should be dealt with,” said Ramon Del Castillo,

David Alvaros discusses Chicano culture at the opening reception of “In Lak’ech San Diego to Denver: You Are My Other Self” at MSU Denver’s Center for Visual Art Sept. 15. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu

chair of the Chicano studies department said.

Castro’s diverse experience in education and politics made him a well-rounded voice for social justice.

“He really was a Renaissance man,” Del Castillo said.

Castro filled many roles — teacher, politician, activist — but the thread that stitched them all together was his continued fight for human equality.

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tended and taught at MSU Denver.

He also sat on the House of Representatives for five terms where he led struggles for social justice.

The Castro Distinguished Visiting Professorship was started in 1997 to continue his legacy to foster multiculturalism, diversity and academic excellence.

“We were, I think, amazingly blessed here at MSU Denver to have Rich be a part of our community,” Jordan said. “First as a student working towards his bach-

elor’s degree, and then later as one of the first instructors in what was later to become the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department.”

The program has given the community a chance to explore the plight of Mexican Americans and the struggle for social justice.

“I know Rich would be very pleased to have his name associated with this professorship,” Jordan said.

The exhibit runs until Oct. 4.

Heritage program promotes cultural knowledge

By Megan Randle mrandle1@msudenver.edu On a highly diverse campus, some students may be curious about their race or culture.

Journey Through Our Heritage allows students to explore their heritage through communities and events.

Formed four years ago, JTOH is a program designed to create an awareness of culture and a sense of community. Using curriculum that instills confidence, compassion and understanding for all people, JTOH encourages students to become leaders.

“The program itself works with high school students, and the student organization branches out and works with all of the other communities and nonprofit organizations,” said Dr. Renee Fajardo, JTOH coordinator.

Fajardo aims to connect students

not only through culture, but also through understanding of race and nationality.

The program’s theme this year will be geared toward civil rights culture and how it affects students today. From current events to past events, JTOH will look at students’ perspectives on different issues of civil rights.

“I know what it is like to have to struggle. I know what prejudice feels like, and how it feels to wonder how you’ll be able to make a living to support yourself and your family. This program is about making sure that our students have the confidence and critical thinking skills to achieve their goals in life,” Fajardo said.

“We hope that through providing positive peer role models, community service opportunities and thought provoking academic challenges, we can instill in our students a sense of pride and

belonging. We are about creating conscientious leaders.”

Jessica Madrid, president of the organization, encourages students of all races to participate in the program.

“I believe in the Journey Through Our Heritage mission statement: ‘Self-empowerment develops leaders and engages students with community by increasing their cultural and historical knowledge base through involvement in healthy competition, rigorous academic study and community service through the use of history, creative arts, language, and cultural arts.’ It’s my goal to leave a lasting impression on the communities and the youth that JTOH serves,” Madrid said.

JTOH hosts different programs celebrating holidays like Dia de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. The Tlatchtli Games are

Dr. Renee Fajardo, (third from left), stands with MSU students who are a part of Journey Through Our Heritage. Every Friday the group meets at the 9th St. room to plan out events for the community.

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like games played by the ancient Aztecs and Mayans, incorporating games from different cultures, allowing students to learn about working with each other.

JTOH will host a welcome back activity Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at the History Colorado Center. The event will bring schools, families and communi-

ties together to learn what the focus of the program will be for the year. It will give students and families the chance to meet new people and understand and accept cultural differences.

JTOH meets every Friday at the Golda Meir House, next to St. Cajetan’s, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Goldrush Music Fesitval:

Deeply rooted in do-it-yourelf movement

By Tobias Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu

MSU Denver alumna Katherine Archuleta became the highest-ranking Latina in the Obama administration when she was appointed as the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Managment Oct. 2013.

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Archuleta represents diversity in the federal workforce

By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu Katherine Archuleta, a Metropolitan State University of Denver alumna, became the highest-ranking Latina in the Obama administration in October last year.

Archuleta was sworn in by the U.S. Senate to direct the U.S. Office of Personnel Management — the first Hispanic to head the organization.

Archuleta’s family’s presence in Colorado dates back to the 1600’s, and her presence in Colorado government began in the 1980s under Federico Peña.

Peña, Denver’s first Hispanic mayor and later U.S. Secretary of Transportation, discovered Archuleta when she was a kindergarten teacher at Del Pueblo Elementary School in Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The pair teamed up in a suit against the city to advocate for better learning accommodations for Spanish-speaking students.

“Her knowledge of education, dedication to the kids and the community impressed me immediately,” Peña said.

The Peña and Archuleta partnership continued while she lobbied for his mayoral election campaign in 1983. Under the Clinton administration, Archuleta served as chief of staff at the Department of Energy while Peña was the Secretary of Transportation, and he selected her as chief of staff when he served as Secretary of Energy.

Archuleta collected additional government titles and other accomplishments, including positions as senior advisor to Mayor John Hickenlooper, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, chief of staff at the Department of Labor

under Hilda Solis, and national political director for President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Everyone from the Girl Scouts of Colorado to former first lady of Colorado Dottie Lamm call Archuleta one of the state’s most prominent women in history. In a column Lamm wrote for “The Denver Post” in 2012, Lamm said Archuleta represents, “diversity, drive, dedication, and so much more.”

“Katherine is politically sensitive, but psychologically tough and outspoken,” Lamm said.

After Archuleta was sworn in, the White House’s official blog said President Obama expressed his reasoning behind appointing Archuleta. “(It will) create more effective policymaking and better decisionmaking, because it brings different perspectives to the table,” Obama said.

According to the US Census Bureau, while Latinos make up 17 percent of the U.S. population, they represent little over eight percent of the federal workforce. The appointment of a Latina Director of OPM seems like effort to begin conquering the under-representation of Hispanics in the federal workforce.

Beyond being a Latino presence, Archuleta works to gain representation of all minorities in the federal workforce. Her twitter feed is filled with positive messaging and accounts of women and minorities in the workforce, even occasional LGBT advocacy.

Under representation in the federal workforce is a challenge Archuleta faces with her appointment as Director at OPM. But, as she tweeted July 4, “diversity means daily progress.”

“Our history is filled with Americans rising to meet our nation’s challenges. Our federal workforce does so every day.”

As the experimental soloist extraordinaire Eric Copeland put the finishing touches on his brilliantly creative set Sept.14 just after 11:30, the fourth annual Goldrush Music Festival came to a close.

Since its inception four years ago, Goldrush has always had a strong sense of community backing it. It’s not your traditional music festival with big sponsors, big venues and big mainstream acts. Its focus and threshold have always been rooted deeply in the ever growing, stronger than ever do-it-yourself movement.

On Sept. 13 and 14, hundreds of music fans migrated to the River in North Arts district to help celebrate a thriving music scene, have a good time and see some music.

“The DIY scene is incredibly strong here in Denver,” said local music fan Dylan Roberski.

Roberski is a strong proponent for not only the DIY music scene, but also the lifestyle that is associated with it.

“I stumbled, literally stumbled upon this festival last year when it was in Globeville, and was welcomed with open arms,” he added.

“This year I got a personal invite from one of the bands, and made sure I was around for this year’s event when it came time.”

Goldrush feeds off of the local music scene and does a pretty darn good job of bringing in some national acts like Copeland and

Zombie-like sways were in Saturday night’s main act, Wolf Eyes, who some consider “the kings full effect during sets by bands like Denver’s Docile Rottweiler, of U.S. noise.”

Braeyden Jaye from Salt Lake City, “I had never heard of Goldrush and Mount Erie, before Wolf Eyes prior to a few months ago,” said dropped a banger of a set to close Craig Young of Fort Collins. “But I out the night. love to listen to really obscure stuff Sunday started off on the and check out new music that I’ve right foot with bands like Sister never heard of.”

Grotto, Homebody, RUMTUM and Young was right. Goldrush was, is and always will be about ex- Church Fire, before Copeland took ploration, discovery, and ultimately the stage to round everything out in a gracefully ambient, experihaving a good time. “I love that mental and noise-poppy fashion. they have staggered the sets in beUntil next year, the 2014 tween each act,” he added. Between Goldrush Music Festival bids you the two stages at The Meadowlark goodnight. and the main stage at the Larimer Lounge down the street, every half hour saw a new act take to the stage.

Saturday’s highlight came in the form of Denver’s own Thug Entrancer. The freeform DJ threw down a hard-hitting half out of post-apocalyptic house sounds mixed over a number of space-age electro beats that had the entire Larimer Lounge grooving.

“I kept hearing people say it’s like the UMS (The Underground Music Showcase), but it’s not. It’s different, which isn’t a good or bad thing.

The UMS is its own thing, and Goldrush is also its own thing, except Garrick Biggs, a member of Stag Hare, played at The on a different wavelength Meadowlark on Sept. 13 for the Goldrush Music that brings in a different Festival. Photo by Alyson McClaran amcclara@msudenver.edu crowd.

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By Hañalina Lucero-Colin hluceroc@msudenver.edu Acoustic instruments and drum machines might not be the first thing listeners associate with Karen O, the dynamic front woman of the post-punk band Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, yet they are prominent players on her new album, “Crush Songs.”

“Crush Songs” chronicles O’s obsession with relationships in her late twenties, pen-

Tennis “Ritual in Repeat”

By Tobias Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu Putting out an album is no easy task and putting out an album that will forever cement your place in music history is an even harder undertaking.

It was only four years ago that a duo from Denver decided to get married, buy a sailboat and cruise up and down the Eastern Seaboard while writing songs that would ultimately become their first album.

That couple — Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore — became Tennis, and started to turn up on every music blog’s radar after 2011’s “Cape Dory” came out. Soon after the band called upon drummer James Barone to round them out and become a solid three-

@themetonline September 18, 2014 ning love letters and heartbroken poems of a woman in love with love. The songs reflect forsaken romances. They are short, sweet and leave a lingering taste on the listeners ear that feels more like a secret shared between friends than a song.

Simultaneously joyous and melancholy, in love and afraid of love, O captures what it means to have a crush on someone so succinctly that it’s hard not to want just a little more from each song, the longest of which is just under three minutes.

Though O has released other, non Yeah Yeah Yeah’s music in the last few years, including the soundtrack to “Where the Wild Things Are,” and the academy award nomi-

nated “The Moon Song” from the film “Her,” “Crush Songs” is the first album where O and O alone takes center stage.

The lo-fi recording techniques lend a homemade feel, which gives listeners an intimate view into a woman known for her theatrics. She leaves belting behind in favor of more low-key vocals, which enhance the raw, private feel of the album. There are no sequins or smashed eggs with “Crush Songs.” Just a woman and her thoughts, musing over lovers never quite gained, never quite lost. Though it may not be what fans of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s have been waiting for, “Crush Songs” may be just what they needed to fall a little harder for Karen O. - A

piece, force to be reckoned with.

Now, with the release of their third full-length album, “Ritual in Repeat,” which came out Sept. 9 on Communion Records, Tennis has laid the concrete and solidified their place as one of pop music’s brightest and best.

The band has found a sense of comfort, pride and confidence with their catchy, yet creative, lo-fi, surf-pop sounds that seem to go on forever — when in fact their longest song tops out at a mere four and half minutes.

“Ritual in Repeat” is the long-awaited follow up to 2012’s “Young and Old.” The band dropped a number of hints at what was to come with the release of last year’s five-track EP “Small Sounds,” which was anything but small. The release of two of the album’s singles ahead of time and a 1-800 number that you could call in to listen to the albums songs in teaser form.

The album is the most comfortable, ma-

ture and accelerated piece of work to come out of the band’s short career and is a musthave for any music fans collection.

Opening with “Night Vision,” Tennis proves that a synthy, ‘80s-esque sounding track can be as relevant as ever. Moore’s vocals sound so perfectly correct.

Track three, “Needle and a Knife” is a perfect example of a weighted track that features their accomplished level of songwriting. The song provides balance between “Never Work for Free” and “I’m Callin.”

Riley’s heavy dosage of reverb-soaked guitar lines mesh perfectly over Barone’s fresh drumlines.

It’s the type of album that makes you actually feel something, and rather than just listening, Tennis does a fantastic job of reeling you in, and ultimately implores you to listen to the album over and over and over and over…

“Ritual in Repeat” is a complete and well-rounded description of just how far the

Tim and Eric & Dr. Steve Brule 2014 Tour at the Paramount

By Rochelle Ball rball9@msudenver.edu False deities, unconventional weddings and a children’s soda now with nicotine and peppermint jack cheese are all just a night’s work for Tim Heidecker and Eric Warenheim with Dr. Steve Brule.

After a 10-year hiatus from Denver, comedy duo Tim and Eric took center stage with John C. Reilly at the Paramount Theater Sept. 15.

Touring in support of the new Comedy Central Adult Swim show “Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories,” the show combined a sneak preview with familiar acts to keep the audience rolling in their seats.

The show began with a DJ set from DJ Douggpound, who had some original takes on familiar songs. After warming up the

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crowd with “Turn Down for Doug,” Douggpound told stories of partying with Lil Jon, who he described as two feet tall. Having roots in Denver, Douggpound was excited his parents were able to attend. His mother was even brought on stage as part of the show.

Tim and Eric opened with a Steve Jobs-esque introduction video, which talked about what comedy is to them, going as far as to address the critiques of the evening’s show before it ever started.

Setting the scene as an improvised set, the duo magnificently failed — intentionally.

After a preview from “Bedtime Stories” which featured Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad), the pair reconvened and “started” the show with CincoCon 2014, featuring fictional products like the beef rehydrator,

the “bro-oche” and Grum Soda, a children’s drink with nicotine, tar and peppermint jack cheese.

When Dr. Steve Brule took the stage, his awkward and innocent charm drew in the crowd, despite dry (and stupid) humor. After hearing Brule’s “life story” in a video called “Who is Me?” the doctor brought audience members on stage to play games as part of his “For Your Health” segment on his public access TV show “Check it Out! With Dr. Steve Brule”.

After many failed attempts at playing musical chairs by the eight audience members on stage, Brule was joined on stage by Jan and Wayne Skylar.

When Jan revealed that Wayne has less than a week to live, Brule confessed his love for Jan and an impromptu wedding took place.

When thinking about whether to stay by her dying husband or marry Brule, Jan decides to leave Brule at the altar, where he later was joined and affianced by an audience member.

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The three men seemed to have no issues bringing their characters to life off the screen, and managed to draw an already doting crowd further. Tim and Eric continued to add to their already offbeat humor, and Dr. Brule’s demeanor translated better in a live setting.

“Bedtime Stories” can be expected to follow the same, raun-

chy humor from “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” with a darker twist and experience from a live tour.

The show premieres Sept. 18 at 10:15 p.m. Tune in, ya dingus.

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Miscues against Mustangs lead to first loss

Metro senior Lauren Quijano, 16, spikes a ball past Florida Southern outside hitter Kate Stromberg at the Auraria Event Center Sept. 12. Metro won in five sets.

Photo by Jake Shane • jshane1@msudenver.edu

By Mario Sanelli msanelli@msudenver.edu Errors plagued the Roadrunners as they fell in straight sets to No. 10 Southwest Minnesota State University in Game 1 of the

Colorado Premier Challenge.

Metro conceded each set 25-23 to the Mustangs at the Auraria Event Center Sept. 12. Of the Roadrunners’ 21 total miscues, a handful came at crucial times in the match.

A service error by junior out-

side hitter Summer Greager gave the Mustangs their two-point win in the first set. Greager’s serve into the net capped a stretch in which Metro committed three errors in the set’s final five points.

Leading 19-16 in the second set, two attack errors from senior right side Lauren Quijano and sophomore outside hitter Michaela Smith — which bookended a kill from the Mustangs’ Abbey Thissen — vaulted SMSU back in front.

Metro never regained the lead, despite three ties, as the Mustangs finished off their second set win with a kill.

In the third set, Metro’s 11-8 lead vanished when SMSU went on a seven-point run. The Roadrunners fought back, tying the score at 20-20 and again at 23-23 off a kill by Quijano, who finished with a team-high 16. But another attack error, this time from junior outside hitter Kylie Haun, preceded a service ace from the Mustangs, which handed Metro its first loss of the season.

“It was a great lesson for us,” head coach Debbie Hendricks said. “Last weekend we were able to get away with that many errors.

As the competition level goes up, we can’t make that many errors and expect to beat a top-10 team in the country.”

Hendricks added that many teams are talking about minimizing the number of errors in a match at this point in the season.

Golf earns first ever tournament win

By Scott Corbridge kcorbrid@msudenver.edu The Lady Runners golf team hit a hole in one as they secured their first tournament win in school history.

The Roadrunners opened up Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play Sept. 15 and 16 in Littleton, as five players broke 80 at the Western State RMAC Preview.

The school, in only its second season, shot a team record 304 in day two of the tournament at Raccoon Creek Golf Course.

Metro shot an overall 615 and beat out Regis University (628) and CSU-Pueblo (633), which finished third. Sophomore Cha Cha Willhoite finished second overall with a score of 151, behind CSU-Pueblo’s Leina Kim (140).

Four Runners finished in the top 10 during the tournament.

Along with Willhoite, junior Valerie Cruz finished fifth (154), Senior Nathalie Gallacher finished seventh (155) and sophomore Allie Johnston placed eighth (156).

Freshman Kim Moore (t-14) and senior Jazmine Roland (t-31) also played over the two days.

The Lady Runners will compete in the Colorado Mesa Tournament Sept. 29 and 30 in Grand Junction.

Then-freshman recruit Sabrina Naccarato hits the ball out of the bunker during the women’s golf tryouts Aug. 27, 2013. Metro captured their first ever tournament win in the program’s two year history Sept. 16, 2014 at the Colorado Christian Tournament.

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“How quickly we can respond and make those changes probably equates into whether we can knock off a top-10 team this weekend or not,” she said.

Offensively, the Roadrunners had chances to flip the script in every set.

“We’re giving ourselves second and third opportunities because of our defense and our coverage,” Hendricks said. “We’re just not always capitalizing on those (opportunities), so as we get better about (capitalizing), we’re going to be a solid team. Our offense, when we’re in system, is potent.”

On-court communication is an area in need of improvement for the Roadrunners.

“That’s our big goal, because that’s where we struggled (against SMSU),” said senior defensive specialist/libero Savannah Garcia. “I, as a libero, need to make sure that I’m constantly communicating with who’s going to take the ball, whether it’s myself or calling out another name.”

Garcia stabilized the Roadrunners’ defense when she had her opportunities, and contributed a team-high nine digs.

“Savannah, she’s our prototypical libero here at Metro State,” Hendricks said. “She’s fast, she covers a lot of the floor defensively.”

In her senior season, Garcia is taking the place of departed libero Alex Green, who totaled 1,318

digs during her four-year career at Metro. Green also had a .961 serve-receive percentage and led the team with over four digs per set last season.

“I’m very comfortable with (the position),” Garcia said. “I’ve always been a defensive (minded) person, so being able to get in this position and play defense is extremely comfortable for me.”

Metro defeated Florida Southern University in Game 2, Sept.

12. The Roadrunners won in five sets: 25-20, 26-24, 11-25, 24-26 and 15-11 in the decisive fifth set.

Quijano registered 22 kills, while sophomore setter Brandi Torr accounted for 62 assists.

Sept. 13 saw the Roadrunners take on the No. 3 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs and No. 5 Central Missouri Mules.

In Game 1, the Roadrunners fell in consecutive sets: 25-23, 25-23 and 25-16 to the Bulldogs.

Quijano led Metro with 13 kills and hit .650, while Torr contributed 38 assists.

Game 2 had a better result for the Runners, as they swept the Mules 25-16, 25-12 and 25-17, improving to 6-2 on the season.

The sweep of No. 5 Central Missouri was the first win over a top five opponent for Metro since 2003 when they swept No. 3 Truman State. The Runners travel to New Mexico Highlands Sept. 18.

Men split to open 2014-15 season

By Josh Schott jschott7@msudenver.edu The Roadrunners men’s tennis team split their season opener this past weekend in Pueblo.

They won 7-2 over Texas-Permian Basin but then lost 9-0 to Nebraska-Kearney.

In the first matchup against UTPB, Metro won five of the six singles matchups.

Josh Graetz, Nick Baker, Calum Hayes, John Qualls and Sam Stember all won their matches. All five players won in straight sets and had a very strong performance across the board against the Falcons.

The Runners also won two of the three doubles matches, with Graetz and Baker team-

ing up to win the first one 8-3.

Andrew Haralson and Luke Lundstrum pair up to win the other match 8-6.

The Roadrunners failed to win a match against a No. 39 Lopers team that had a very strong outing from all of their players.

Metro fell to 1-1 on the season with the loss, and is now ranked seventh in the region.

The next matchup for the Roadrunners will be back home as they host the Roadrunner Invitational Sept. 20 and 21 at the Regency Athletic Complex.

The Runners hope to improve on last year’s season in which they were beaten by Colorado Mesa in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament and finished 12-11.

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Lacrosse in Colorado becoming relevant thanks to Outlaws and Mammoth

By Scott Corbridge kcorbrid@msudenver.edu With evidence showing that the game began around the 17th century, lacrosse has been around long enough to establish itself and compete against the major sports throughout the U.S. Lacrosse has two professional leagues: the Major League Lacrosse and the National League Lacrosse.

Colorado fields teams from both Leagues, the Colorado Mammoth from the NLL and the Denver Outlaws in the MLL. Created in 1999 with its inaugural season in 2001, the MLL developed into a national craze that has created partnerships with

By Mario Sanelli msanelli@msudenver.edu

Our No. 4 Metro sports moment details the historic softball season in 2010.

The Roadrunners’ softball team finished the 2010 season with a 53-6 overall record (37-2 RMAC), achieving the best sin-

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The other league, the NLL, began in 1987 with its inaugural season. The NLL is played indoors instead of outdoors like the MLL, and consists of nine teams.

Both leagues, while small, perform and operate just like any other business and sport. Teams are eligible for relocation, and there is an annual all-star game picked at a different location.

The two leagues share a few dynasties as well. The Toronto Rock and Philadelphia Wings have six championships and the Rochester Knighthawks following behind with five while having won the past three NLL titles.

On the MLL front, the Chesapeake Bayhawks have won five gle-season record in the sport’s history at Metro.

Metro began the season 3-0 before suffering its first loss in the second game of a double header against Fort Hays State (Kansas) Feb. 6.

The Roadrunners compiled regular season winning streaks of 12, six and 17 games, respectively, and headed into the May double-elimination Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

The Mammoth, since being created in 2003, have one lone trip and title in 2006, when they beat the Buffalo Bandits.

So if you’re a fan watch the magic happen.

One shot at a time.

Steinfeld Cups, and the Philadelphia Barrage have won three cups.

The Denver Outlaws being the most recent winner, beating the Rochester Rattlers 12-11, August 23, 2014.

These franchises have helped elevate the game with both setting the record for highest attendance in a season.

Although Colorado has a team in almost every sport, not many Coloradans are aware that both the Outlaws and Mammoth have won a championship.

The Outlaws were established in 2006 and have become one of the more successful franchises, playing in four of the past seven championship games, but failing to win in their first three trips.

The Denver Outlaws defeated the Rochester Rattlers in the 2014 Steinfeld Cup. Photo courtesy of Denver Outlaws.

tournament at 40-3 overall.

Colorado Mesa University knocked Metro into the loser’s bracket with a 5-1 victory over the Roadrunners.

Facing elimination with a single loss, Metro won its next three games, which set up a showdown with Mesa for the RMAC championship.

Because Mesa had already defeated Metro earlier in the tournament, the Roadrunners

had to beat the Mavericks twice. They did. Metro downed Mesa 19-6 in game one and prevailed later in the day with an 11-9 victory in game two, which went into extra innings.

Six days later, Metro again met Mesa to open up the single-elimination NCAA regional tournament in Colorado Springs and won 5-1.

The Roadrunners’ undefeated NCAA regional tournament

propelled them to their first-ever berth in the Division II Women’s College World Series.

The Roadrunners took down No. 1 overall seed North Georgia 4-1 before losing to the eventual tournament champion, No. 3 Hawaii Pacific, 7-2 in the semifinal round.

Metro’s 53-6 record under head coach Jen Fisher in 2010 was a 13-win improvement from the previous year.

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Women’s Soccer 9.19: @ Western State Location: Gunnison Time: 3 p.m.

9.21: vs. Colorado Mesa Time: 12 p.m.

Men’s & Women’s Tennis 9.20-21: Roadrunner Invite Location: Regency Athletic Complex Time: TBA

Pro Sports Denver Broncos 9.21: @ Seattle Seahawks Location: Century Link Field Time: 2:25 p.m.

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9.18: JEFF the Brotherhood, with Music Band & Dirty Few Price: $15 - $18 Location: The Bluebird Theater Time: 8 p.m.

Doors: 7 p.m.

9.19: The Great Grigsby, featuring Traveller’s Music, Fo Chief, Dent, MC Big House and General Life Price: $10 Location: Larimer Lounge Time: p.m.

Doors: p.m.

The stage play of The Wizard of Oz is at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center Sept. 18. Photo from flavorwire.com

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Theater

9.18: Dr. Drew Returns to Denver Price: $75 Location: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Seawell Grand Ballroom Time: 12 - 1:15 p.m.

9.18: The Wizard of Oz Price: $7 - $12 Location: Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center Time: 7:00 p.m.

9.20: On Stage Interview and Reading with George Saunders Price: $20 - $30 Location: Mizel Arts and Culture Center Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

9.11-9.28: BETC: Grounded Price: $16 Location: Avenue Theater Time: Wed. - Sat.: 7:30 p.m., Sun.: 4 p.m.

9.20: Wooden Stake Press Book Release Party Price: Free Location: Bookbar Time: 4:00 p.m.

8.29-9.20: Bug Price: $15 - $20 Location: The Bug Theatre Time: 7:30 p.m.

“Young Colorado medical marijuana patients in limbo after board vote.” (Denver Post) “NFL hires Cynthia C. Hogan, a former deputy assistant in the Obama administration, as its senior vice president of public policy and government affairs.” (ESPN) “Multiple teams interested in Ray Rice if his reported appeal allows him to return.” (BleacherReport) “Democrats now have a 51 percent chance of holding the Senate.” (Washington Post) “Spirit picks flamboyant yellow as U.S. airlines repaint planes.” (USA Today)

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“‘Graveyard of ships’ explored off San Francisco.”

(CBS News) Stories streaming at time of print (9/16 - 10 p.m.)

9.18: Jason Aldean, feat.

Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr Price: $70 - $85 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Time: 7:30 p.m.

Doors: 6 p.m.

9.19: Lotus, featuring Papadosio & Orchard Lounge Price: $60 - $90 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Time: 7:30 p.m.

Doors: 6 p.m.

9.19: Cash’d Out (The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute), with Brent Loveday & the Dirty Dollars Price: $22 - $32 Location: The Bluebird Theater Time: 9 p.m.

Doors: 8 p.m.

9.23: Crosby, Stills & Nash Price: $70 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Time: 7:30 p.m.

Doors: 6 p.m.

9.20: The Whigs Price: $5 - $15 Location: Larimer Lounge Time: 9 p.m.

Doors: 8 p.m.

9.24: Kings of Leon Price: $60 - $95 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Time: 7:30 p.m.

Auraria Events Sep 20: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Transamerica Time: 7 a.m.

Location: Denver City Park

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Volleyball 9.18: @ New Mexico Highlands Location: Las Vegas, N.M. Time: 7 p.m.

9.19: @ Colorado State-Pueblo Location: Pueblo Time: 7 p.m.

9.20: @ Adams State Location: Alamosa Time: 5 p.m.

Men’s Soccer 9.19: @ UCCS Location: Colorado Springs Time: 5 p.m.

9.21: vs. Regis Time: 2:30 p.m.

9.24: vs. Colorado Christian Time: 7 p.m.

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9.22: Neuroscience of Yoga Time: 12:30 p.m.

Location: Tivoli 444

iTunes Top Five Songs 1. Shake It Off, Taylor Swift 2. All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor 3. Bang Bang, Jessie J 4. Anaconda, Nicki Minaj 5. Black Widow, Iggy Azalea

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Seven-Day Forecast 9.18: Sunny

89º/58º

9.19: Sunny

86º/57º

9.20: Sunny

76º/53º

9.21: Sunny

79º/53º

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9.22: Storms

76º/52º

9.23: Showers 80º/50º 9.24: Sunny

76º/57º

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Capricorn

D: Take me for a spin and I’ll make you cool, but use me when it’s cool and you’re a fool. What am I?

Cancer

December 22 -January 19

You’ll be stricken with grief the next time you’re in a doctor’s office waiting room. But be thankful it’s not the waiting room in “Beetlejuice.”

B: How can you make a TV, a bed, a dog, and a car liquid?

C: What happens when you throw a blue rock into the yellow sea?

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Horoscopes

Riddles A: A rooster lays an egg at 6:00 AM. When does the farmer find it?

Break

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“Why do they call it rush hour when “Doughnuts. Is there anything they can’t do?” nothing moves?”——Robin Williams Homer Simpson

Don’t be so quick to try and bash Frankie Muniz on Twitter this weekend. That weird lookin’ kid is worth a cool $45 million or so.

Leo

Aquarius

July 23 -August 22

The term “bitches be trippin’” will fi nally make sense when you realize you’re about four hits of acid deep and you’ve been stuck inside Petco all weekend.

Just admit it: nothing’s really keeping you here. You should probably just move to Sandusky, Ohio and start a cult or something.

Pisces

Virgo

February 19 -March 20

August 23 -September 22 You’ll fi nally understand the literal meaning of using the term ‘literally’ this weekend, when you literally shit your pants.

Aries

E: You put me in dry but then I get wet. The longer I stay in, the stronger I will get.

Libra

March 21 -April 19

Stop worrying about life so much this week and try to “live in the moment.”

F: What asks but never answers?

September 23 -October 22 Wow! A secret message for your brain.

Scorpio

Taurus

Answers: A: Never, rooster’s don’t lay eggs.

B: Sell them. C: It sinks. D. A fan.

E: A teabag. F: An owl.

Source: http://goodriddlesnow.com/ riddles/by/funny-riddles

April 20 -May 20

October 23 -November 21

Consider yourself lucky this Friday when Bill Murray shows up to happy hour and sits next to you but says nothing.

Good news! Curtis Mayfield is your spirit animal.

Sagittarius

Gemini

November 22 -December 21

May 21 -June 20

Sudoku

You will be utterly disgusted when the new U2 album plays on your iPhone. You will also give some serious thought to switching to an Android.

You’ll realize just how lazy you are when you pack a frozen burrito for lunch because the thought of making a sandwich is just too much.

31. Throat trouble 32. Like the Hatter 35. Democratic principle 39. Disgusted, with “up” 40. Mimics 41. Beer 42. Santiago is its capital 43. A little seasick, say 45. Red shade 48. Small and weak 49. XVII x IX 50. Tank contents 51. Free (of) 54. Painting that became an RCA symbol 58. Lawn problem 59. Available, as a flat 60. Commoner 61. Ending for neur62. Popular locks 63. Exam

Difficulty: EASY

Down:

Difficulty: Medium

Across: 1. Hit, as with a whip 5. Seagoing vessel 10. Arid 14. Bone near the elbow 15. High home 16. Cat’s weapon 17. Big win, say

Overheard on campus

June 21 -July 22

January 20 -February 18

You’ll tear up more than usual while watching “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend, because it’s several parts romantic, two parts depressing and four shades of creepy.

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20. Frat party staple 21. Knitting need 22. External 23. Zilch 24. Is a nuisance to 26. Like two-digit number systems 29. Male and female 30. Portent

1. Prepare for an ambush 2. Toward the sheltered side 3. Stocking ruiner 4. Owns 5. Household warbler 6. Nostalgically fashionable 7. Elvis __ Presley 8. Pine family tree 9. Golf course area 10. Pack members 11. Upper crust

“You’re just like a bad Woody Allen movie.”

“There’s always one asshole in a Grateful Dead T-shirt.”

“You were just wasting time trying to call that girl, dude.”

“The fact that you even told her about that is ludicrous.”

“Drake made me cry.”

“Just say no to Kanye West.”

“The line for coffee inside of the library was way too much this morning. Guess I’ll just go home.”

“I’m seriously starting to worry about knuckle hair.”

“Do you think she saw me puking?”

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43. Knights’ expeditions 44. Silver State inst.

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