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Volume 37, Issue 9
October 9, 2014
JeffCo: Raised hands, raised concerns
Journalism department holds debate on the need — or not — for a free press in US democracy.
PAGE 4 Looking at modernism through a feminist lens.
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Red Bull Rampage survives Mother Nature, MSU Denver plays host to a farm to table dinner, and we get to chat with some of the actors from the film “The Good Lie.”
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This week in Reviews: “Annabelle,” “Weatherhouse” by Philip Selway and “Encyclopedia” by The Drums.
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Students and community members from the Jefferson County School District made their opinions heard Oct. 3 during a Jefferson County School Board meeting. As members of the board look on, those in attendance raise their hands in support of the speakers, as they were instructed to not clap. Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu
Women’s soccer moves up in the polls, Men’s split; men’s tennis finishes fall season; and both Cross Country teams finish strong.
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JeffCo students speak out By Allison Brake and Rochelle Ball abreak2@msudenver.edu rball9@msudenver.edu Emotions continue to run high for many residents of Jefferson County, where what was once a district issue has become a national controversy. Parents, politicians, teachers and students of all grade levels gathered at the Jefferson County Public Schools building to protest recently proposed changes to the county’s advanced placement U.S. history curriculum during a school board meeting Oct. 2. This regularly scheduled meeting followed walkout and “sickout” protests in district schools from Pomona High School and Golden High School to Carmody Middle School, prompting some schools to cancel classes due to absenteeism. Julie Williams, a member of the conservative majority on the school board, originally proposed a review of the curriculum. The changes would “present positive aspects of the United States and its heritage,” Williams said, as well as to “promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system.” Hundreds who opposed the changes arrived at the administrative buildings hours before the
school board meeting, carrying signs reading “protest is patriotism” and “my education is not your agenda.” The normal overflow area was at capacity, forcing the nearly 300 people who were not admitted to listen to the meeting in a field outside the buildings. A student-led group called JeffCo Stand Up brought student representatives from every area high school. The students said they understand what is going on, and they’re not OK with it. “Let me say to Ms. Williams, thank you for your lesson in civil disobedience,” said student Eric Temple. “What I have learned from you is there is a time and place for civil disobedience, and that time is right now.” Ryan Martinez, a seventhgrader at Jefferson County Open School in Lakewood, said he was standing up for his own education. “I want an education that goes in depth,” Martinez said. “Everyone should be able to have a history that matters.” The students also presented the board with a petition against censorship, signed by more than 40,000 people. Students weren’t alone in protests. Teachers, parents and even politicians joined them. “We wonder, what in the heck happened, what’s going on?” said Jane Goff, State Board of Education
“Let me say to Ms. Williams, thank you for your lesson in civil disobedience. What I have learned from you is there is a time and place for civil disobedience, and that time is right now.”
— Eric Temple, Jefferson County Schools student turned protester representative for the 7th Congressional District, who is currently campaigning to keep her seat. “I was a teacher before. I graduated from Jefferson (High School). I spent 35 years in this district. It’s close to home. It’s something I can’t get over.” Despite the community uproar, including arguments against the proposed changes that crossed party lines, an amended proposal allowing a curriculum review with community input passed by a 3-2 vote of the board.
Left: Ryan Martinez, a seventh grader at Jefferson County Open School, said he attended the school board meetings to stand up for his right for an education that matters. Photo by Rochelle Ball • rball9@msudenver.ed
Tempers flare around on-campus preaching By Alyson McClaran amcclara@msudenver.edu Denver street preacher Ron Underwood was the center of attention Oct. 1, as several angry students verbally lashed back at his loudly-expressed beliefs. Underwood said he considers himself a preacher, speaking primarily about Jesus and the Bible, but the words that come out of his mouth — or the way he says them — often seem to offend listeners. Several students felt strongly about his presence on campus.
Jonny Valentine, a University of Colorado at Denver freshman, and Underwood stared each other down for several seconds. “I think he is preaching hate,” Valentine said. “I think he is equivalent to a Nazi.” Auraria Police Department Sgt. Greg Stahl stepped between Valentine and Underwood, in order to keep the confrontation from escalating. Auraria Police Department Sgt. Greg Stahl moves between UCD freshman Jonny Valentine and street preacher Ron Underwood Oct. 1. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu
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Journalism prof, 1st Amendment lawyer debate: By Mia Szabo mszabo3@msudenver.edu Four stories above the bustle of the Auraria campus in the Tivoli tower, students sat with their attention solidly fixed on Shaun Schafer, an MSU Denver journalism professor and journalism program coordinator, and Steven Zansberg, a first amendment lawyer, as they debated whether or not democracy in America requires a free press. “The First Amendment is a 45-word, two semi-coloned runon sentence that not only gives individuals, but also the press, free speech,” said Kip Wotkyns, an MSU Denver journalism professor, who hosted the event for students in his ethical and legal issues in journalism class. He followed by reading the amendment.
For: We Need a Free Press Zansberg, a journalist-turned-lawyer who represents media companies, spoke first to defend the need for a free press. “For democracy to survive, we need a free, independent, institutional press,” Zansberg said. He
broke his argument into three main points. First, he pointed out that the Founding Fathers placed freedom of the press separately from freedom of speech in the First Amendment. Second, Zansberg asked his audience to look at the history of America: The Founding Fathers also did away with licensing the press, and Benjamin Franklin, who ran a press, was a prominent voice in framing the Constitution. Third, Zansberg said that in a self-governing democracy, the press’s job is to keep the people informed and act as a balance to the government as a “Fourth Estate.” “We need an institutional press,” Zansberg said, with professionals paid to report on the “less-exciting” news, like school board meetings or new laws. Without this, the government runs unchecked.
Against: A Free Press Breeds a Lazy Press Schafer took what he said was the harder role, speaking against the need for a free press. “From our history I think our
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” — The First Amendment to the United States Constitution commitment to this amendment was never all that strong,” he said. In support, he offered anecdotes from his time as a journalist abroad, working for newspapers in Australia and in Egypt. Schafer argued that the First Amendment was an afterthought, and that within seven years of the amendment’s adoption, the
American government was already throwing publishers in jail. He concluded that guaranteed rights can breed lazy journalism. “(The American press has) every opportunity to provide you with all the celebrity personalities you can possibly stand,” Schafer quipped. “If this is the miracle of a free press, I would like to return
it.”
To argue that a free press is outdated, Schafer referenced how Egyptians and Tunisians used social media to aid their revolutions without the need of a free press. Schafer argued that “citizen journalists” are the new press.
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Does democracy in America require a free press? >> Continued from Page 4 In Hong Kong, he said, the people are fighting an election that they view as unfair and have managed well without a free press to enlighten them.
Rebuttals
In a rebuttal, Zansberg brought up the Watergate scandal of the 1970s, where two Washington Post journalists brought down President Richard Nixon by reporting on his corrupt activities. More recently, an article about a White House break-in resulted in the removal of the director of the Secret Service, something Zansberg said would not be reported in countries without a free press if the government didn’t allow it. “While there’s always been sensational reporting, that doesn’t in any way negate the need of a free press to keep government honest,” Zansberg concluded.
What is the Press Today?
A question and answer session following the speakers’ arguments, some students felt Schafer’s use of the Arab Spring as an example was questionable, as the toppled gov-
“We need an institutional press.”
— Steve Zansberg ernments went so far as to turn off Internet access in those countries to try to stop citizen journalists. Students also questioned whether the U.S. actually has a free press today. Zansberg and Schafer both noted that the press has been reduced to a third of its historic size, and government officials know they are not being watched as closely. As a consequence, Zansberg said, “the government is taking more and democracy is unable to function as well as before.” Schafer agreed. “I’ve been in environments where they did work without (the First Amendment), but I don’t blame people for wanting that sense of security,” Schafer said. MSU Denver journalism professor Shaun Schafer, left, and First Amendment lawyer Steven Zansberg debated the merits of a free press in “Resolved: Democracy in America no longer needs a free press” Oct. 2. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu
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Roadrunners on the street — election edition “What is the single most important issue to you in the November elections?” Photos by Cos Lindstrom clindst1@msudenver.edu
“I want to see somebody do something about tuition for school and you know, the debt that college students come out of school with. A lot of us can’t afford to pay (loans) back, but college is a requirement, so here we are.”
— Jonathan Clarke, senior, psychology
“I’m unaffiliated so I don’t necessarily have something that I’m going for or against.” — Michelle Franco, sophomore, fine arts
“The tuition in this country is outrageous compared to everywhere else in the world. My cousins live in England and they laugh at how much I owe. Health care — we’re still trying to figure that out. (And) I’m one of those dudes who’s super big on equal rights — women’s rights and so on.” — Justin Jimmerson, senior, philosophy
“I’ve been following the whole JeffCo school board thing because I want to be a teacher. So I’ve been following that. If there’s anything about that in the election...” — Tiffany Fox, junior, English
“There’s some really interesting measures on the ballot for the state. I think one of the most important measures is the gaming measure, as it relates to school funds.” — Taylor Atkinson, junior, English
“I’ve been hearing a lot on TV about Amendment 68. It’s a good way to get revenue for public schools – I would think – from what I’ve seen on television.” — Stephen McCaughey, senior, human performance and sport
“I’m really interested in the parenthood act one. I follow it a lot on the evening news.”
“I don’t think I’m really up to date. I should be a little bit more up to date on those things but I’m not quite. The student loan thing is an issue but I understand (why) that law was put into place. At the same time, it’s difficult for people that are trying to finish school.”
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— Peach Dance, senior, communication design
“This cycle of elections is the most paramount because it’s the mid-term elections. People often misinterpret the presidential election to be the most important, but it’s not: these are the people who set policies and standards, move to make amendments and really set the pace for where our society is going.” — B. Afeni McNeely Cobham, lecturer, Africana studies
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Feminists upend the “boys’ club” of modernism By Melanie J. Rice
mrice20@msudenver.edu Educator Anne Thulson challenged the constructs of modernism to bring art out of galleries and into the world. At her Oct. 3 talk, titled “Upending the Boys’ Club of Modernity, One Kindergartner at a Time,” she shared how others may do the same. The talk highlighted her work in art education, and was the second Feminist First Fridays event held on campus this fall. Thulson is an assistant professor of art education at MSU Denver. In addition to her work on campus, she is the director of the School of the Poetic City, an art camp for kids in urban Denver. Thulson, who previously taught K-8 art for 12 years, said she visited many classrooms and kept running into the same teaching obstacle – modernity. Modernism was about isolationism — it was a “boys’ club” based on myth, Thulson said. It largely supported the Eurocentric lifestyle of American and European white males, she added. Thulson outlined three myths: that of the tortured genius, that of artists being fountains of original-
ity and that of no context, which all share isolation in common. Art was to speak for itself, and those “enlightened” enough would get it. American art education, Thulson said, became about children playing the role of the isolated artist-genius. “Modernism gave way eventually in the art world, but it stayed on in school.” Civil rights turmoil helped bring about change, Thulson said. Then, the art world was forced to have a conversation with the rest of the world. Female artists began to create art about their identities as women, and other marginalized groups created art with context outside of themselves. “Women, they poked a hole in the system and the floodgates opened,” Thulson said. Female artists like Judy Chicago and Doris Salcedo were among these pioneers. And, the movement spread beyond women artists to include those like William Pope, who crawled the length of Manhattan to illustrate struggle, and Sanjit Sethi who created a scent sculpture to commemorate a Japanese-American bakery that was forced to close when its owners were imprisoned in an internment camp during
parents, but it’s art that feeds children’s creativity. Thulson said the second way is to make work about significant ideas that matter in the world that are inside their frames of reference. She said she teaches skills, but also teaches kids to think deeply about things like power and how they engage with the world. She seeks to redefine self-expression, and this approach gets kids away from the isolation of modernism. “This is really my dream for all American students — all American children — that they should have the creativity and the critical thinking, and be curious and to not be afraid to be collaborative to get what you need,” Thulson said. Art is more than just a commodity and has more than commercial value, Thulson said. “There are different kinds of exchange that can take place between artists and the rest of the world,” she said. “And it doesn’t have to be an exchange of money it can be an exchange of ideas. And when you have that, if that’s the kind of exchange you’re focusing on, then a lot more people can be making art and exchanging art, and the world is going to be more poetic.”
WWII. Thulson said there are many ways to teach kids to be creative. In her talk, she had time to address just two.
Anne Thulson, MSU Denver assistant professor of art education, presents “Upending the Boys’ Club of Modernity, One Kindergartner at a Time” Oct. 1 as part of the fall 2014 Feminist First Friday series. Photo by Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu
Kids need to be taught to engage with the world, she said. Art doesn’t need to be confined to a gallery with four white walls. It may be made of natural objects, even on a playground. It may not be art kids can take home to their
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Fossil Free CU urges divestment from fossil fuel funds By Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu Fossil Free CU is calling on University of Colorado President Bruce Benson and the board of regents to divest the university’s endowment from the top 200 publicly traded fossil fuel companies. During a press conference at Auraria, Fossil Free CU announced the launch of its first official event at the Auraria campus. The group said that Oct. 1 would be a call-in day where students and alumni would be encouraged to call Benson’s office to request that the school remove its investments from fossil fuel funds. “What we want to ask (the) board of regents and administrators across the system is to think about the future of the students that we support, and that future means divesting from fossil fuel activities of all kinds,” said Larry Erbert, Ph.D., chair of UCD’s sustainability minor program. “The question is, how do we leverage decision makers or ideas for decision makers that can allow them to make good choices in the future?” This was the first event the group held at Auraria, although CU-Boulder has already passed a
University of Colorado-Denver Fossil Free CU organizer Margaret Kran-Annexstein has MSU Denver freshman Brandon Dernell make a phone call to president Benson’s office asking him to divest the university’s endowment from the fossil fuel industry Oct. 1 at Auraria. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu
referendum calling for divestment. Proponents of divestment say fossil fuel use is a threat to the climate and the future. “We really can’t afford to invest
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are often not accounted for when people look at the cost of oil. These include aspects of public health, air pollution and other social costs, which, she said make up the true cost of oil use. “Within the U.S., people most heavily attacked by the byproducts of the fossil fuel industry are those with the fewest legal, monetary and social avenues to protect themselves,” she said. The economy, not just in Colorado, but globally, is dependent on fossil fuels. This is why, Wikselaar said, divestment needs to happen gradually. Change won’t happen “overnight,” she said. “There are investment firms committed to helping people divest. Although the solutions are not always simple, I believe that the choice really is.” Wikselaar cited precedents such as Stanford’s recent divestment from fossil fuel funds. However in May 2014, Newsweek reported that Stanford only divested from coal — not all fossil fuels. Fossil Free CU campaign organizer Margaret Kran-Annexstein said, “Really what we would love for him (Benson) to do is also make a statement in support of divestment, because that would just go a really long way.”
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Ello, the new social network site?
Remember when you first signed up for Facebook? Or MySpace? Better yet, do you remember having an AOL Instant Messenger account? It feels like yesterday for me, but in reality that was back in 1998. Yeah, showing my age there… When I was growing up, no one had cell phones. And the easiest way to get ahold of my friends was AOL IM. It was easy and didn’t require much effort. It wasn’t until I was around 18 years old that it became common for everyone to have a cell phone, which by the way was a brick of a Nokia phone — its best feature was the game “Snake.” A year after I graduated high school, some guy named Tom created a revolutionary social networking site called MySpace, which made constantly checking a profi le and being on a computer an understandable and acceptable social norm. Then some kids at Harvard debuted their version of a social network site called Facebook — I’m sure you’ve heard of it. The art of face-to-face communication quickly started to diminish. Texting became more popular among my peers, and the thought of actually having to talk to someone over the phone became dreadful. Technology followed suit as cell phones became smarter. Those Nokia bricks had only served one purpose: phone calls. Now, my iPhone is the single greatest and useful attribute of my everyday life.
Tobias Krause Commentary I’ll be honest — I have no idea what I would do without it. Life would be a lot different. It’s my calendar, email and how I listen to music all day long. It’s how I get my news and stay in constant contact with just about everyone. Sometimes I use it to make calls, but most of the time I text as my primary means of communication, and yes, it’s a hell of a lot easier. But now there’s something new: a new free social networking site called Ello that seems to have taken the world by storm. You might be wondering what that little eyeless smiley face over my face is. It’s the Ello logo that a large number of users have been placing over their profi le pictures on the site. Ello isn’t like Facebook. It’s closer to Tumblr, sans the freerange obscenity and pornography, and it’s certainly a stretch from the practically defunct MySpace. Its slogan is “simple, beautiful and ad-free.” What’s not to like about that? Over the years, Facebook seems to have grown into one giant advertisement. I mean, Zuckerberg needs to make money
somehow, right? And who knows how much money he’s made off of selling my own personal information. I can’t really complain about it — I’m constantly on the thing checking up on what my friends, foes and others are up to. It is a good tool, and if used properly, it can be beneficial to one’s life. Anyway, back to Ello. I got a mysterious invite to join a new social networking site a few weeks ago. The cryptic message with my personal invite caught me off guard. Normally I would never click on something like that, but I saw that it came from a familiar name. I clicked the link and was quickly directed to the page that allowed me to sign up. It was clean and felt like a page circa the early days on the Internet. According to Wikipedia, the site launched back in March and came with a so-called manifesto that promised it would never sell user data, proclaiming that “you are not a product.” That’s somewhat promising to me. The site was created by a guy named Paul Budnitz — a multitalented designer, and the jack-ofall-trades responsible for creating the designer toy company called Kidrobot, (side note, I’ve spent well over a thousand bucks on those little guys throughout my lifetime, so I’m a little partial to liking whatever Budnitz does) a graphic design firm from Boulder and a tech collective called Mode Set. Ello started to pick up steam in early September when Facebook
decided to ban people who weren’t using their legal names. Ello is different. Ello doesn’t discriminate, and lets you be whoever, or whatever, you want to be. Still in the beta testing version, the site gave out a set amount of invites to people that showed interest, which also came with 25 invites of your own that were free to distribute as you saw fit. Ello still feels pretty exclusive, considering there are 1.32 billion monthly active users on Facebook. I’ve got almost 900 “friends” on the ‘book — and now on Ello, I’ve got 80 at the time of writing this. But the site isn’t cluttered with ads, Buzzfeed quizzes and shameless status updates. Like most people, I’ve wondered how Ello would manage to stay afloat without making money off its users if the site promises to never sell my information or show any ads. But a little seed money, and the promise of a “freemium” version down the line that would allow the company to finance future activities keeps me interested in the platform. There’s no mobile app yet, which is kind of nice. I certainly haven’t stopped checking Facebook on the hour every hour. It’s just another social site, but like I said — it’s different. The simplicity keeps me coming back. I find the like-minded designer/ tech-savy people inspiring. Who knows what the site will turn into, but I think I’ll stick around to see what happens.
Relieve midterm stress with a game of cards Play poker for free and have fun while you’re at it. Whether you’re a beginner or a moderate to frequent poker player, the critical thinking that takes place in poker can potentially improve the cognitive functioning of the brain and decrease stress. A study at McGill University in Canada found that stress hormones decreased by about 17% as players “became increasingly engaged in the game.” As a poker player myself, I often take a break from my studies to play a round or two of Texas Hold ‘em poker on Facebook. Over the course of the past few years, I’ve found that it’s a great
Mario Sanelli Commentary way to blow off steam and decompress from studying for midterms for a while. The best place to play for fun is on Facebook, where the game is free. I believe the cognitive benefits
of playing poker have helped my decision making processes when it comes time to take an exam — especially a midterm exam where there’s more on the line. It’s taught me to better prepare and analyze all the possible outcomes as I prepare for a test, then make an informed and confident decision when it’s “go time.” Two big factors in the poker game are decision making and risk. Hmm. Decision making and risk — two factors also involved in test taking. From my own experience, playing poker with peers is much more beneficial than playing on a
computer screen. When playing with other people in person, the social interaction can get your mind off any outside factors that are weighing on your brain — like studying for a midterm. If you’re in a study group, bring a deck of cards with you. Sure, some people may scoff as you suggest taking a break and playing a game of cards, but odds are you’ll get some takers. Go all-in on relieving your midterm stress by playing poker. Poker, in this context, should be used as a coping mechanism for stress and not as a gateway to live cash games.
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Red Bull Rampage is redefining mountain biking By Jason Colbourne jcolbour@msudenver.edu Twenty of the best free-ride, slope-style mountain bikers from around the world get together once a year for a chance to compete in the biggest downhill mountain biking competition in the world, running this year from Sept. 25 to 29. The ninth Red Bull Rampage took place at the gates of Zion National Park in Virgin, Utah. The event showcased the evolution of the sport and defied all odds of what’s possible to do on a mountain bike. Riders begin at the top of a designated mountain, and are left to determine their own course, or “line,” to the bottom. Red Bull Rampage is a one of a kind competition in the world of mountain biking. The event focuses on steep lines the riders must bike down. The huge cliffs are an outstanding test of wills on one of the biggest stages the sport has ever seen. Kelly McGarry, a New Zealand native was one of the top competitors at this year’s Rampage.
“The location out here is a unique place here in Virgin, Utah on top of a ravine looking over a desert,” McGarry said. “You can pick your own line, and build whatever you want to ride.” Mother Nature brought her worst on Friday night as a big rainstorm hit the course and continued all day Saturday. It created a series of flash floods and as a result, the whole day was a literal wash, resulting in rescheduling the finals to Sept. 29. Competition was fierce once the sky turned blue, and energy ran high as riders were forced to rethink their routes down the mountain due to weathered terrain. Riders were judged on the difficulty of their track, the best tricks and their speed of line completion. Finally, at the end of the ninth Red Bull Rampage, Andreu Lacondeguy of Spain was crowned as this year’s Red Bull Rampage champion, with a huge cliff drop, a ridgeline with cliffs, hips, whips and gaps, a flat spin 360. Cameron Zink of Reno, Nevada finished second and was awarded the best
Spectators watch as Canadian Bret Rheeder does a backflip suicide no hander at the Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah Sept. 29. Rheeder placed fifth in the event. Photo by Jason Colbourne • jcolbour@msudenver.edu
trick trophy and Brandon Semenuk of Whistler, British Columbia came in third place to round out the podium.
MSU following urban farming trend By Paula Thomas pgonza36@msudenver.edu The MSU Denver hospitality, tourism and events department is laying the groundwork for students to be involved in the growing interest in urban farming. During the summer of 2014, the first section of a new class on urban vegetable
growing was launched as part of an effort by MSU Denver professor Jackson Lamb, to start the conversation about urban farming and sustainability among students, in partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens horticulture director Sarada Krishnan and Barbara Moore, the owner of Harvest Farm in Lakewood The students met every Friday dur-
A “farm to table” lunch was offered Oct. 2 by the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Dept. in The Metropolitan Grill at the MSU Denver Hospitality Learning Center. Photo by Paula Thomas • pgonza36@msudenver.edu
The win broke Lacondeguy’s streak of coming in fourth place. “I’ve been after this for a long time and it took me four years,”
ing the summer semester, and learned about the techniques used to work soil and about plant growth and care. They also did hands-on work at local urban farms in the area where students were able to work directly with farmers and follow along with the growing process. “‘Farm to table’ is what people are talking about and we want our students to understand the process of growing food and connect it with their lives and their work,” Lamb said. “People want to know where their food comes from and how it was grown.” To celebrate the harvest season and continue advocating for the growing interest in local food, MSU Denver’s own Metropolitan Grill, headed by Lamb and fellow HTE professor David Beckwith, both chefs, offered what was billed as a “farm to table” lunch Oct. 2. The even showcased products from different farms in the metro Denver area. “This is the season of the harvest. We have reached out to those farmers who helped our students this summer with our urban vegetable gardening class,” Lamb said. “Our goal was to create a lunch with as little ‘food miles’ as possible. Guests include Barbara Moore, Sarada Krishnan, Squeaky Bean team, Circle Fresh Farm and Meg Caley.” The restaurant was filled with con-
Lacondeguy said. “I made it top to bottom. That was the goal and it was enough to win it.”
versations about sustainability, climate change, GMOs and other related topics that concern those who grow food for a living. Lamb introduced the farmers in the room and thanked them for their participation, before showing a short video ad that included content praising the role of American farmers. The HTE department plans to offer the urban vegetable growing class again in the summer, plus another class in the fall to allow students to work through the harvest in the later months, and to learn about the business aspects of farming through the end of the semester. “The MSU hospitality department has their eye on the future,” Lamb said. “We are looking to add more ‘farm to table’ based classes.” The partnership between the Denver Botanic Gardens and MSU Denver has created the opportunity to develop classes and keep the conversation about urban agriculture moving. “The goal is to eventually develop a plan to bring a vegetable garden to the school and create a student-run agricultural program,” Krishnan said, “working with other departments to make it happen.”
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Real-life Sudanese refugees bring authenticity to “The Good Lieâ€? Duany’s character, Jeremiah, crosses a river of dead bodies. It is like reliving the experience all over again. But despite his horrific childhood, Duany found success as an international model and now actor. “I think there are different levels of success, and I have been successful since I was a kid — as a Lost Boys refugee, as a child soldier, leaving the refugee camp – but that’s not my story, I have been a boy growing just like any other kid in society,â€? Duany said. “I remember when my name was on that list. I ran from the UN compound to go and tell the groups of people that I was going to come to the United States. You can’t paint the picture of the U.S. in your head but I was excited that I am going to the land where I can maybe go to school and maybe never hear another gunshot.â€? Jal, who plays Paul in the movie, was forced to become a child soldier before escaping to Nairobi, Kenya, where he found From left, Emmanual Jal, producer Molly Smith and Ger Duany sit down with The Metropolitan for an success in the music industry. During a interview about their newest film “The Good Lieâ€? at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver Sep 26. Photo by Michael Ortiz • mortiz26@msudenver.edu Q&A session following a screening Sept. 24 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton, Jal told raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiotime acting, is also a blessing. the audience that music was his painkiller. “We have been trying to get our story pian famine. He said that’s when his career “I started doing music for myself, beout, and now we have been given an optook off. It wasn’t long before Jal said he cause it made me happy,â€? Jal said. “But then realized that his celebrity afforded him a new portunity to combine all our voices – all the when I began rapping, I was doing it to pass child soldiers, all the Lost Boys, the women platform to share his message. Job News print, web, broadcast and job fair recruitment solutions a message.â€? will help you connect with the best local candidates for less. In the process that are suffering,â€? Jal said. “The voices of “I see success as a blessing. WE WILL Through counts Job Newson – the Your Door to Better Candidates. POST YOUR his music, Jal the dead and the voices of the silent. When of my music, I was able to set up a charity JOB FOR YOU unity of citizens to overcome ethnic and you bring a story out like this, it creates a called Gua Africa, that now has benefited religious division and motivate the youth in beam of light, and when you put a light in a 2,000 kids in my home and also created a Sudan. The success of his first album, “Gua,â€? dark place, evil gets exposed.â€? situation for scholarships for kids to go to released in 2004, earned Jal an invite to perschool and get degrees,â€? Jal said. form at Live Aid, an international concert to Jal added that this movie, and his first
By Angelita Foster amayer1@msudenver.edu Life’s tragedies undoubtedly shape a person’s life, but how they deal with them is what makes them a victim or a victor. Ger Duany and Emmanuel Jal know this better than most people. Both men, born into the life of a child soldier in wartorn Southern Sudan, have journeyed from poverty and brutality to appearing on the big screen in “The Good Lie,� which will be in Denver theaters Oct. 17. The film is based on the story of orphans of the war who walked as many as a thousand miles to find refuge from the death and destruction ripping through their country — it’s about the humanitarian effort that brought 3,600 lost boys to America, and how they dealt with the culture shock that came with the relocation. Though the characters of the film are fictional, Duany and Jal, who are real-life Lost Boys, said that the depiction of the events and the lives of the people were authentic — from the death and despair of walking across the country to the daily routine of living in a refugee camp, sometimes for years, waiting All Ads Appear in for your their to appear on the list for a new Print AND on the Web! life in America. “The story is about children who exceed the human strength they thought they had,� Duany said. “As a kid, I had a strength Trthat I uck Dr ivers don’t have now.� There is a scene in the film where
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“ANNABELLE” By Lauren Elden lelden@msudenver.edu Be ready to cover your eyes and not sleep for a couple nights. A prequel to the terrifying, “The Conjuring,” director John R. Lenoetti and writer Gary Dauberman were prepared to give their audience a chill that would shiver up their spines for nights to come. Many can remember childhoods full of trips and toys held onto for years. In this haunting
PHILIP SELWAY “Weatherhouse” By Luis Amaya lamaya@msudenver.edu Are you a fan of Radiohead or any similary alternative/indie rock bands? If so, then you will probably enjoy Philip Selway’s new album, “Weatherhouse.” Selway might be better known as the drummer for Radiohead. In between the band’s recordings, Selway produced two solo albums and an EP.
THE DRUMS “Encyclopedia” By Tobias M. Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu A few years back I bought a ticket to see one of my favorite bands play — or so I thought. It was early spring in 2012 and I had discovered a newfound passion for electro-pop music. One of the bands I quickly became obsessed with was a little project called Craft Spells. So, like any music fan, I trolled the Internet trying to find out when they were coming to Denver. I bought a ticket to see Craft Spells play with a relatively unknown (to me) band called The Drums, and I couldn’t have been more excited. Either I showed up too late or Craft Spells didn’t even make it to the Hi-Dive that night and no one there seemed to know what
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tale, parents-to-be, Mia and John, (played by Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton) display a toy doll named Anabelle in their baby room which becomes more than just a pretty face. Mia and John witness their next-door-neighbors get brutally murdered by their estranged daughter who hopes to join a satanic cult. The couple encounters a similar situation only moments later when the daughter and her boyfriend break into their own home. Mia turns to find the crazed woman caressing the creepy doll before being shot by police, her
blood then dripping symbolically into the soul of the doll. Days after this traumatic event, the family returns to their house, but the memories of the night remain. As Mia gets closer to her due date, the stresses of pregnancy cause a rift between her and her husband as strange occurrences begin to happen in the house. From doors creaking shut to ovens turning on at full blast, Mia notices things aren’t as they should be. However, even when the family decides to leave the unpleasant house in hopes of escaping the
mysterious events, Mia and John discover that it wasn’t the house that was causing the horrors. Rather it was the doll, which was always changing positions, and was somthing the couple could never escape from. The story takes many twists and turns with scenes that leave you covering your eyes and hoping that your own childhood doll wasn’t a demon itself. The movie ends on a cliffhanger, giving room for audience members to suspect that the doll Anabelle will live to haunt another day.
His latest and most recent effort, “Weatherhouse,” is a fantastic display. Who knew Radiohead’s drummer would be such a beautiful songwriter as well? However, this shouldn’t be a surprise for those who have already listened to his first album, “Familial,” or are huge fans. Selway’s new album, which dropped Oct. 7 on Art Rock Records, features the debut single, “Coming Up for Air,” which was released prior to the albums release Selway’s smooth voice alongside a slow but up-beat melody are featured throughout the song.
The addition of some breathtaking piano keys, gives this song a relaxed rhythm. Listeners will get lost in his voice as this song plays. I myself got lost in the song while trying to write this review. “It Will End in Tears” is another song on this album that complements the record well, with its soft chord progressions and easy melodies. Selway starts singing while a soothing combination of drums and piano play in the background throughout the song. Around the end of the song, Selway starts to become more up-beat, his voice picking up steam and getting just a bit
louder to follow the instruments, then it ends softly. The last song on the album is titled “Turning It Inside Out.” It’s the most Radiohead-esque track on the album that features an arrangement for orchestrl strings that flows throughout the song. This album is recommended for those who enjoy listening to soft rhythms while working or for those who just want to zone out and feel relaxed while enjoying a soothing beat or two.
was going on, which I thought was rather odd. Anyway, seeing The Drums, who were touring behind the release of their second full-length album, “Portamento,” ended up being one of those situations where disappointment turned into pure joy. Now, two years and some odd days later, the Brooklyn based band has released its latest effort, “Encyclopedia,” Sept. 23 on Minor Records. The new album comes on the heels of both (founding) members’ solo albums and is a fresh look at new-wave music. The genre became popular in the late ‘70s and into the ‘80s, and has been making a strong comeback over the last decade or so. The Drums are made up of childhood friends Jonathan “Jonny” Pierce and Jacob Graham. They sound a lot like Joy Division, The Smiths, The Pixies and David Bowie — which if you ask me is nothing to balk at.
The new album is 12 songs and 48 minutes of electro-pop bliss that features escalating synthesizers, toned-out basslines, electrifying guitar licks and Pierce’s patent, high-pitched and always solid, harmonious vocals. Opening with “Magic Mountain,” the band’s loudest and heaviest song to date, the new sound starts off with a post-punky reminiscent track that might turn listeners away. It’s far from what fans of the band might have come to expect, but it’s a fresh look at the progress and growth that the band has come to show over the years. Quickly segueing into “I Can’t Pretend,” Pierce and Graham get back to their electro-pop roots. The song really opens up the album and allows listeners to settle in as the rest of the songs unfold. The band has always been good at providing an easy to follow, lyrical story behind their songs, and with “I Hope Time Doesn’t Change Him,” the end result is no different. It’s the most significantly similar
sounding track to their self-titled debut album that took fans by surprise and cemented The Drums as a main stay in the indie scene. The edgy guitar lines sound gritty, the electro-loops added give the song a strong definition and, again, make listeners want to keep listening. The next few tracks are similar in sound, but posses an eerie David Lynch meets Halloween-esque feeling — perfect for the time of year. Ultimately, The Drums have crafted a perfect self-reflective album of themselves. Musically, the collection of songs is a culmination of just how far the band has come since its formation all those years ago. The future looks bright for the Brooklyn-based pop duo, and “Encyclopedia” is a simple, yet beautiful image of growth. The Drums are another classic example of the post-punk meets new-wave revival sound coming out of New York latey.
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“Annabelle” Movie poster from imdb.com
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No place like home for Roadrunners Metro wins 2-0 over CCU to move to 5-0-0 at home By Jose Salas jsalas13@msudenver.edu The streak continues. Metro’s Lady Runners are still undefeated at the Regency Athletic Complex after beating Colorado Christian University Oct. 5, 2-0. The match was very competitive as both teams battled for possession in the middle of the field. The Lady Runners found the energy to come out on top late in the second half. Metro outshot CCU 24-8 with 10 shots on goal. The first score of the game did not come until the 80th minute when senior forward Karisa Price headed the ball into the back of the net on an assist from captain senior midfielder Abby Rolph. It only took six more minutes for the second goal to arrive as senior midfielder Carly Nelson scored her first goal of the year for Metro when she shot the ball
from 15 yards out on an assist from senior midfielder Tess Hagenlock. There was not much CCU could do against a disciplined Metro defense that only allowed a total of three shots on goal during the match. Freshman goalkeeper Breanna Flores earned her third consecutive shutout with three saves and now holds a .904 save percentage. The win against CCU extended their current winning streak to three wins and earned the team a 5-0-0 record at home. The win was No. 101 for head coach Adrianne Pietz. Pietz won her 100th contest Oct. 3 with a 1-0 shutout of Colorado State-Pueblo. The No. 17 Lady Runners (7-1-2) now prepare for Regis University (7-2-1) Oct. 10 at 7 P.M. at the Regency Athletic Complex as they look to extend both of those streaks. Under pressure from Colorado Christian defender Meghan Troupe, Metro midfielder Carly Nelson makes Metro’s second goal at the Regency Athletic Complex Oct. 5. Metro women’s soccer defeated Colorado Christian 2-0. Photo by Jake Shane • jshane1@msudenver.edu
Tennis goes .500 By Jose Salas jsalas13@msudenver.edu The Metro fall tennis season came to an end Oct. 3 and 4 as both the men’s and women’s teams traveled to Grand Junction to play at the Colorado Mesa Duals. The men’s team finished with a 2-1 record over the weekend as they beat Montana State-Billings 8-1. Metro then lost to Colorado Mesa University 6-3, but finished the tournament with an 8-1 win over the Colorado StatePueblo Thunder-Wolves. Metro now holds a 30-16 overall record over CSU-Pueblo and a 25-20 record against Colorado Mesa. As for the women’s team, Metro opened the tournament by defeating Montana State-Billings 6-3 but fell in close matches against Dixie State (5-4) and Colorado State-Pueblo (5-4). The Lady Runners now hold a 25-24 record against the CSUPueblo team.
The teams will now prepare for the spring when both the men’s and the women’s team open up in Greeley against the University of Northern Colorado Bears Feb. 7, 2015 before traveling back to Grand Junction Feb. 20 to take on the Colorado Mesa Mavericks. The Runners end the fall season 3-2 and had solid outings to open up the fall season, as well as finish up the season. Last year’s squad finished the season 12-11 and was eliminated in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament by Mesa. Their match with CSU-Pueblo was cancelled. Sophomore Josh Graetz looks to lead the Roadrunners next spring. Graetz set a school record with 23 wins over the 2013-14 season.
Runners get caught in pair of upsets 7-2 mark on season showing promise for Metro By Mario Sanelli msanelli@msudenver.edu Oct. 3 Colorado Mesa University upset No. 12 Metro men’s soccer 2-1 in Grand Junction. Trailing 2-0, sophomore froward Josh Belfrage got the Roadrunners on the board with a goal in the 71st minute. Freshman goalkeeper Charlie D’Adamino faced seven shots on goal and made five saves. Metro was outshot 13-8 and 7-3 in shots on goal. The Roadrunners committed 10 fouls. Oct. 5 Jeff Gillis lifted Metro to its first win over Colorado School of Mines since 2011 with the lone goal of the game. The sophomore forward scored in the 59th minute. Senior goalkeeper Keegan Hand made five saves in his first start of the season.
Metro junior Pierce Galan gathers a chest pass during a game versus Colorado School of Mines Oct. 5 at the Regency Athletic Complex. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu
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RE2PECT for the enemy of Fenway By Scott Corbridge kcorbrid@msudenver.edu Growing up as a Red Sox fan, I knew exactly who I should root for and who I should hate. The proud history of Fenway Park has had numerous legends grace the field: David Ortiz, Carl Yastrzemski, Curt Schilling, Nomar Garciaparra, even the “Great Bambino” Babe Ruth. But there was one legend that stepped on that field every season that wasn’t even a Red Sox, he was a public enemy. Derek Jeter.
The fact that he played his entire 20-year career with the Yankees should be enough to make any Boston fan cringe and pray that they beat New York, yet it’s hard to not tip my cap to the one and only Jeter. The famed shortstop is the epitome of what it means to be a true athlete. He stayed with the pinstripes for his whole career and constantly gave back to the community. He excelled in his position to be one of the top players receiving the big contract without building any controversy. Jeter always gave his all and
every time I saw him play my Sox, I always had to worry about him making a show-stopping grab or connecting on a 400-yarder. But no matter what happened in those games, I always knew that Mr. Jeter was a man who never worked a day in his life because he did what he loved. John F. Kennedy once said, “forgive your enemies, but never forget their name.” I now understand what that truly means. Jeter was the face of the enemy, and now that he’s gone, all I can do is forgive but not forget. I know I’ll never actually forget Derek Jeter
and all that he did. Any fan of baseball will always remember his name. From a Red Sox fan, no matter how much I hated the New York Yankees, no matter how much I couldn’t stand to see Boston lose to them, I never hated Jeter and the league recognized what he did and wished him farewell. So here’s my final thought on that small prospect that no one thought would win five titles and be one of the greatest Yankees to Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter leaves the ever play the game. game as one of the greatest Yankees. You have my respect, Captain. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.org
Big top-three finish for Roadrunners Busy week for Metro
Metro sophomore Jason Carey finished seventh after leading at the 5th Annual Metro State University Roadrunners Invitational Oct. 4 at Washington Park in Denver. Photo by Dylan Palm-Trujillo • dpalmtru@msudenver.edu
By Dylan Palm-Trujillo dpalmtru@msudenver.edu Both the men’s and women’s teams earn a top-three finish at the 5th Annual Metro State University Roadrunners Invitational at Washington Park in Denver. The men’s team finished behind Colorado Mesa, who had a score
of 42, and finish better than UCCS (88). Metro was one of the 13 men’s teams that competed. As for the Lady Roadrunners, they came in third. The Roadrunners had a team score of 75, which was 15 and 10 behind UCCS and Midwestern State, respectfully. The field for the girls was much
larger as the Lady Roadrunners faced 15 other teams. The top two runners for Metro were the women’s junior Breanna Hemming and men’s sophomore Jason Carey. Hemming, who had a time of 22:38, finished second overall behind Heather Bates from UCCS, who had a time of 22:35. “I kept pace with Bates,” Hemming said. “I had her at the end, but she put in an extra kick and I couldn’t.” Carey came in seventh place, which was a personal best for him. “I had it going for a while,” Carey said. “I was coming off from a little calf injury. Also I had a 10 second personal record, I felt good.” “Bri looked really good out there, and Jason did well after having treatment all week,” head coach Nick Maas said. The Runners will be at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships in Gunnison Nov. 8.
It was another exciting week for the Metro Roadrunners sports teams. Some of the highlights: • Senior Keegan Hand was named the RMAC goalkeeper of the week for his shutout of Colorado Mines Oct. 5. • Senior Karisa Price was named the RMAC offensive player of the week for her game winning goal against CSU-Pueblo and Colorado Christian. • Men’s soccer is now ranked No. 19 in the NCAA Division II poll. • The win vs. Mines Oct. 5 was the first win over the Orediggers since 2011. • Women’s soccer moved up to No. 17 in NCAA Division II rankings. • Head coach Adrianne Pietz won her 100th career game with a 1-0 win over CSU-Pueblo Oct. 3. • Cha Cha Willhoite led the Lady Runners golf team to a third place finish at the Lady Buff Stampede, shooting a schoolrecord 69. • Runners volleyball ranked No. 25 in Division II. • Seven days until the official start of basketball season for the Runners when the first practices starts.
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Volleyball 10.10: vs. Chadron State Location: Auraria Event Center Time: 7 p.m. 10.11: vs. Black Hills State Location: Auraria Event Center Time: 4 p.m. Men’s Soccer 10.10: @ Fort Lewis Location: Durango Time: 3 p.m. 10.12: @ Adams State Location: Alamosa Time: 2:30 p.m.
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10.10: The Felice Brothers with Spirit Family Reunion Price: $16 - $20 Location: The Bluebird Theater Time: 9 p.m. Doors: 8 p.m.
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Film & Literature 10.9: Mile High Horror Film Festival Price: $11 Location: Alamo Drafthouse Time: Varies 10.10: 11th Annual Indigenous Film & Arts Festival: Luisa Torres Price: FREE Location: Su Teatro Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 10.10: Book Signing with Danielle Walker Price: Free Location: Tattered Cover Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Theater 10.9-11.1: BETC: Ambition Facing West Price: $16 Location: Dairy Center for the Performing Arts Time: Weds. - Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sundays 4 p.m. 9.17-10.19: Odysseo by Cavalia Price: $39 - $189 Location: Pepsi Center Time: Varies 10.10-10.12: Blue Man Group Price: Varies Location: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex Time: Varies
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Riddles A: What is full of holes, but can still hold a lot of water? B: The more you have of me, the less you see. Who am I?? C: What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
Capricorn
Monday: “I only have one assignment this week.” Tuesday: “Whelp, there goes my week’s worth of free time.”
Leo
July 23 -August 22 Bun B said “draped up and dripped out.” Do you know what he’s talking about?
Pisces
Virgo
February 19 -March 20 Th is week, one of your dreams will come true. Not saying it’s a good one, though.
August 23 -September 22 You are not a role model. You’re a jeans model.
Aries
F: Say my name and I disappear. Who am I?? G: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Libra
March 21 -April 19
September 23 -October 22
The love of your life will walk into your life on Wednesday. By Saturday, they will walk back out.
You are not a rocket scientist. Heck, you’re not any kind of scientist, nor are you a rocket.
Taurus
Scorpio
October 23 -November 21
April 20 -May 20
Answers: A: A sponge. B: Darkness. C: Your name. D. Fold it in half. E: Your word. F: Silence. G: To get to the other side.
Feel free to call New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady “Tommy Tissues” at your leisure.
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Sagittarius
Gemini
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Sudoku
Offer your guests some Hypnotic and Sprite Zero back at his apartment-style dorm.
Aquarius
D: What is the quickest way to double your money? E: You can keep it only after giving it away to someone else. What is it?
June 21 -July 22
January 20 -February 18 When you hear “tell me when to go,” abide by the statement.
November 22 -December 21
May 21 -June 20 You will be locked out of your room this week while on you way to the shower.
“You want some beef? You look hungry.” “Erase it in the basement.” “I’ll hook up with him just to get the free T-shirt.” “No more antibiotics. Guess who’s getting drunk tonight?” “Yeah, I chug liquor when I sleepwalk.” “I’m not an alcoholic, I’m just in college.” “Everytime I look at a T.A. I think, ‘Psh, you’re my age.’” “She brought the kid on the leash onto the bus.” “I spilled Vodka all over her notebook.”
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31. Source for D.C. news 34. Valley 35. Alaska port 36. Candid 37. Uncle Sam’s call-up 38. Pork choice 39. Sail support 40. Budget allocation 41. Distress 42. Bully 44. Follow relentlessly 45. Break 46. Enthusiast 50. The Empire State Building’s 1,860 53. Groovy! 54. Paul Bunyan’s tool 55. Blood distributor 56. President’s big concern? 58. Welcome 59. Swordsman’s challenge 60. Capitol worker 61. Catch on the sly 62. Spot for the masses? 63. Irish offering
Difficulty: EASY
Difficulty: Medium
Across: 1. Sarah’s Olympic predecessor 5. Attempt 9. Make a lousy match 14. ‘’Mila 18’’ author 15. Special influence 16. What you’ll need for the big game? 17. President’s navigator?
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19. Corporate has-been 20. Justice Fortas 21. Gaelic 22. Certain ladder 23. Fruity wine 25. The Wizard’s unmasker 26. Baloney! 27. Protected
Down: 1. Low brass 2. Dutch island in the Caribbean 3. Out of the sack 4. Wood used for baseball bats 5. Zeal 6. Major oil hub 7. Burn remedy
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8. Quick lunch? 9. Dream up 10. President’s personal papers? 11. Cornrows alternative 12. Neat freak’s nemesis 13. Layers in the barnyard 18. Andrew Lloyd Webber subject 22. Shared 24. President’s wordsmith? 25. Shoplifting 27. Incline 28. Portal 29. Middle East notable 30. Turn down 31. You may part with it 32. Trade punches 33. Change in Chihuahua 34. Superb 37. Word with code or rehearsal 41. ‘’Mrs. Dalloway’’ novelist 43. Scold 44. Note taker’s diversion 46. Tiresome talkers 47. Implied 48. Ooze 49. Adjust some seams 50. Slumps 51. Of two minds 52. Territory 53. Brilliant stroke 56. U.S. health watchdog 57. W. Hemisphere assn.
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