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Candidates square off at MSU Denver on disability By Chris Escobar cescoba2@msudenver.edu MSU Denver hosted Gov. John Hickenlooper and his challenger in the upcoming election, former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez, for a forum Sept. 26 concerning housing, employment and Medicaid for disabled people. According to the Denver Post, more than 550,000 Coloradans have a disability, and 1.1 million of their family members live here as well. The forum targeted these 1.65 million Coloradans, who make up more than 31 percent of Coloradans. MSU Denver President Stephen Jordan, who introduced the forum, said, “Six percent of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s student body identify as disabled.” Moderator Aaron Harber interviewed each candidate separately. He began with Beauprez, who took the stage in shiny black cowboy boots to show off a “homegrown Coloradan” image. Greeted by modest applause, Beauprez was surrounded on stage by men and women using wheelchairs and accompanied by service animals. Beauprez said he wanted to be governor because “this state has been my home all my life. I’m a third-generation Coloradan on my dad’s side and fifth on my mom’s side. Public service seems to be a way for me to give back.” Beauprez gave mostly matterof-fact answers, though at one point he said, “I don’t mean to be as critical of the governor as it sounds.” Harber asked Beauprez about how to address limited housing for the disabled, where wait times are measured in years. Beauprez said, “There are several simple and immediate things we can do. We can expand the number of Section 8 vouchers, for example. There’s a problem in housing, especially in construction defects legislature. That drives up the costs of housing and rent, which takes affordable condos out of the market.” During the response section, one man who used a wheelchair said, “It’s much more than affordable housing — it’s accessible housing. I don’t know how he’s going to do it. I know Bob Beauprez is a free enterprise guy, and wants to eliminate regulations. How is he going to fix (the housing problem)?”
Gov. John Hickenlooper gets mic’d up before heading out to speak at the Gubernatorial Forum in the King Center Sept. 26. He and former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez both spoke about ADA concerns and other issues that are in the interest of people with disabilities. Photo by Philip Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu
“The cost of housing outpaces inflation, but wages have lagged behind. Raising the minimum wage is good for business. It creates consumers.” — Gov. John Hickenlooper On the topic of economics and housing, Beauprez said “the caps on earning makes it nearly impossible for people to be able to afford their own housing. I’d like to dramatically expand, even eliminate these caps.” This comment brought applause from the audience, and throughout the rest of the interview, Beauprez leaned on the issue of eliminating wage caps in nearly every answer he gave. However, he said he opposed raising the minimum wage. “We need to raise opportunity,” he said. “Raising the minimum wage eliminates jobs.” Beauprez also emphasized eliminating red tape and creating transparency, particularly on the issue of Medicaid. “Red tape denies a break to the disabled,” he said. “People are unequipped to deal with red tape and bureaucracy
... Medicaid should be consumer directed.” One woman in the audience expressed concern with the lack of direct questions. “It all sounds good, but I want to know (Beauprez’s) plan,” she said. “I wish I could ask him about his specific plan. I wasn’t impressed.” Audience consensus on Beauprez was not positive. In addition to comments about his approach to housing and lack of specific plans, another audience member said, “He seems unclear about mental disabilities, and how they affect people and their families.” Hickenlooper took the stage to much louder applause than Beauprez’s. He joked with Harber and others on stage, instead of Beauprez’s all-business approach. Throughout the forum, he said “differently abled” instead of “disabled.” He focused on victories, big and small, during his administration so far. The change in tone was well received — one audience member said “I would vote for Hickenlooper just because of his personality.” Hickenlooper said housing waiting lists were “absurdly long. We were a billion dollars under water, and yet we still found a way to move. Last year, we got all of the children off the list. We still have a long list of adults. By 2020, we will have all the names off of that list.” The governor also praised recent successes cutting down wait times. “Recently, (The American
Association of Retired Persons) came out with a list of the best in the nation, and we came out number four,” Hickenlooper said. “We aren’t number one, but we have to celebrate the successes along the way.” Applause from the entire audience met his response.
Hickenlooper distanced himself from Beauprez on economics. “The cost of housing outpaces inflation, but wages have lagged behind,” he said. “Raising the minimum wage is good for businesses. It creates consumers.” In response to the amount of disabled people who are homeless, he said, “Shelters are burdened, but they need to serve everyone. We need to offer comprehensive services.” Hickenlooper seemed hesitant on Medicaid. “It looks nice on paper, but we need to explore the consequences,” he said. This was met with complete silence from the predominantly disabled crowd. However, Hickenlooper agreed with Beauprez that patients should have a choice to receive care at home and shouldn’t be required to be institutionalized to receive certain aspects of Medicaid. The two candidates left the stage after their interviews, while Harber held a question and answer session. Unfortunately, an overwhelming majority of the questions were directed at the now-absent candidates. In their absence, Harber tried to answer the questions as best he could without representing either candidate.
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Study abroad bridges cultures, benefits students By Steve Musal smusal@msudenver.edu If college is a time for seeking new experiences, studying abroad takes that to its logical conclusion: Get up, get out of your hometown and learn something. “What I love about our London program, and quite a few of the other programs we work with, is that your classroom is not just four walls. Your classroom is the environment that you are in,” said Jennifer Provizer, a study abroad advisor with the MSU Denver Office of International Studies. Provizer said the importance of studying abroad breaks down to three areas: academic, professional and personal. In addition to being the best way to learn a foreign language or study culture, Provizer said studying abroad offers the benefit of a wider academic perspective. Additionally, it may help students graduate on time. “Articles have been coming out recently showing that students who have a high-impact experience, like study abroad, internship or service learning, tend to stay on track and tend to graduate within their planned timeline,” Provizer said. “Students who might have been slower toward graduation tend to come back from their study abroad
MSU Denver students, along with students from the University of Wyoming and University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, explore the area around The Old Bridge in Invermoriston, Scotland, during a spring semester abroad to the United Kingdom. Photo by Steve Musal • smusal@msudenver.edu
and tend to complete in a timely fashion.” The professional benefits are also clear. “Just about 1 percent of students in the U.S. study abroad,” Provizer said. “That gives you a really great experience that can help distinguish you from someone else.”
When looking at resumes, she said, prospective employers are frequently looking for skills like teamwork, flexibility and adaptation. “When you study abroad, you have to learn to cope with (these skills) in a variety of stressful situations that are outside of your comfort zone,” Provizer said.
Roadrunners on the street “Where have you been that’s changed your worldview?”
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“New York, like Long Island. (It) teaches you a lot about how there are cultural differences ... and how to get along with different kinds of people.” — Cheyanne Zorzenon, freshman, art
“Well, I’ve been so many places. Seattle, Washington. The best point of my life was when I lived up there.” — Danielle Fitterman, junior, biology
“The United States. We were from Sudan but I grew up here. I get a lot of good things from here because it’s a multicultural environment. — Yasir Ahmed, senior, accounting
“I was born in Colorado Springs. So Denver has impacted me the most because there’s so many diverse people and it’s very artistic here and there’s always so much going on.” — Nichole Knepp, junior, art education
“San Francisco. It was just the culture and the attitude and the people. It’s an artistic community. After the trip is when I started leaning toward communication design and arts.” — Sean Finch, sophomore, communication design
On personal benefits, she said that just like in academics, an international perspective can change students’ lives and worldviews. “You start to see the world through a new lens, and through a different perspective,” Provizer said. “And that really helps in cultivating who you are and how you approach the world.” One barrier, however, is the cost. “Studying abroad is expensive,” Provizer said. “We’re not going to sugar-coat or downplay that.” But, she said, the Office of International Studies works with every student to budget and plan for their trip, and to help find ways to pay for it. “We work very closely with one advisor in financial aid who can work with the students,” Provizer said. “MSU Denver financial aid and (some) scholarships are able to transfer with you to help cover the costs.”
It’s not something students can do on a whim, she said. “The biggest thing is planning ahead,” Provizer said. “If you can (plan) at least a year ahead of time, for scholarships and savings, it makes a huge difference.” Costs also vary depending on where students go. “Most of our students are interested in Western Europe,” Provizer said. “I can’t blame them. That just happens to be an expensive destination.” But it’s not the only area students can study abroad. “We offer a wide variety of options for all of our students to supplement their education in a different country,” Provizer said. First are the programs offered through MSU Denver, created by faculty and usually worked into full-semester courses here with a short time — nine days to six weeks— abroad, working around other classes. Second are partnership programs with third-party organizations, which let the Office of International Studies offer study abroad opportunities in 70 countries. Partnership programs can cost less than trying to enroll in an international university alone, and some universities don’t allow students from schools without partnerships. “More importantly, you have 24/7 on-site support for everything from my dog ate my homework to getting hit by a bus, falling off a curb or getting appendicitis,” Provizer said. Finally, the office works with students who are looking for international internships, helping them make connections or find help with the paperwork necessary to work overseas. For more information, visit the Office of International Studies online at www.msudenver.edu/ internationalstudies or visit them in person in Central Classroom 206.
St. Paul’s cathedral in London, in one of the more than 70 cities offered by the Office of International Studies as an option for MSU Denver students to study abroad. Photo by Steve Musal • smusal@msudenver.edu
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Jordan a CEO of the Year finalist By Daniel Day dday16@msudenver.edu It isn’t just anyone who can become CEO of the year, but MSU Denver President Stephen Jordan isn’t just anyone. ColoradoBiz magazine editor Mike Taylor recently confirmed that Jordan is one of 25 finalists for the magazine’s 2014 CEO of the Year award. “It’s really an honor,” Jordan said. “I was very surprised. I wasn’t even aware that I was being considered for it.” Jordan credits MSU Denver’s achievements for his nomination. “I think it’s the fact that we have, as a university, done an amazing job of raising the visibility of the university and the value of the degree from Metro,” Jordan said. “We’ve worked really hard over the last nine years to do that.” Morgan Swaney, vice president of the MSU Denver Student Government Assembly, said Jordan’s standing with the magazine “is an accomplishment not only within the university, but the Denver
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community.” Swaney, who directs marketing and communication for SGA, said if Jordan wins ColoradoBiz’s 2014 CEO of the Year award, it “would bring valuable recognition to the institution and showcase the outstanding leadership that we have here at MSU Denver.” ColoradoBiz’s editorial board voted on the top 100 and later on
the top 25. Now the selection team is discussing the finalists’ qualities further, and will decide on a victor to be unveiled in their NovemberDecember 2014 issue. “Whittling the nominees from 100 to 25 is tough, and it’s tougher still to select a winner from that,” Taylor said. “But it’s also inspiring, as one of the judges, to realize each year I’ve been involved, the varied leadership that exists in Colorado’s business community.” Anyone in charge of a Colorado business or organization is an eligible nominee for ColoradoBiz’s “CEO of the Year” award. The frontrunners are judged on variables such as revenue and membership performance, community impact, obstacles surmounted and genuine nature. “They are all worthy, and for different reasons, but what they have in common is that they’ve all made Colorado a better place to live,” Taylor said. “It’s also rewarding in that it reminds us of the breadth of dedicated leadership talent that exists in the state.”
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Internship center here to help By Dylan Palm-Trujillo dpalmtru@msudenver.edu If you need an internship, the MSU Denver Applied Learning Center staff is willing to help. The center is home to the internship, service learning and undergraduate research programs, along with the Center for Urban Connections. These programs provide opportunities for student learning through experiences outside of a classroom environment. On Sept. 24, the center held an annual open house, providing students with information along with food and drinks. “This is an interesting way to find new information,” said Nicole Camacho, an MSU Denver integrated health care major. “It’s my first year back after 16 years, so I wanted to find new options.” Fellow student Olivia Ruiz agreed that the open house was a “great way to meet more people and learn. It provides the chance to go out in the real
MSU Denver junior and Student assistant Alejandra Gallardo works at the front desk during the Applied Learning Center’s open house Sept. 24. The Applied Learning Center helps coordinate internships for MSU Denver students. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu
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Mario Sanelli Commentary Derek Sanderson Jeter is the greatest Yankee of all time and the hallmark definition of a professional. As The Captain bowed out of his 20-year tenure in the New York spotlight with a runscoring single at Fenway Park Sept. 28, the most illustrious career the pinstripes have ever seen came to a close. In the 102-year history of the New York Yankees, no player has played longer than Jeter. After a two-decade career in the Bronx, Jeter is the Yankees’ all-time leader in games played (2,747), plate appearances (11,195), doubles (544), stolen bases (358) and hits (3,465). Jeter ranks sixth all-time on the MLB list for hits, and is the all-time league leader in hits by a shortstop. Jeter’s legacy was polished when the regular season turned into the playoffs. Captain Clutch played the equivalent of nearly an entire regular season in postseason games — 158, the most all time. Along with collecting five World Series
rings, Mr. November also had 200 hits and 111 runs scored in the playoffs. Both are the most in baseball history. As far as shortstops go, Jeter’s 2,674 games at short are second only to Omar Vizquel. In the 145-year history of Major League Baseball, only two players have had at least 3,000 hits, 250 home runs, 300 stolen bases and 1,200 runs batted in: Jeter, and a man named Willie Mays. To magnify the success Jeter brought to the Yankees — his 1,626 regular season wins are the most in the club’s history for an individual player — Jeter has played in only one game where the Yankees were already mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. That single game took place Sept. 25 in The Captain’s final curtain call at Yankee Stadium. Tied 5-5 with the Baltimore Orioles in the bottom of the ninth inning, and with a runner on second base, Jeter delivered a game-winning base hit to the right side of the field on the first pitch of his final plate appearance in “The House That Jeter Built.” Maybe even more impressive than Jeter’s accomplishments on the field is how he has carried himself off of it for 20 years. One reporter was quoted as saying, “He’s what (public relations) people desperately try to train their clients to be.” Never once has Jeter made headlines in a negative light — no off-the-field issue ever attached itself to him. In a time where professional athletes are making news for domestic violence and performance-enhancing drug use, Jeter has remained a stalwart and the definition
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of a class act. For 20 years Jeter was under the microscpoe of the media capital of the world in New York, and he emerged without a single blemish. In a recent “Sports Illustrated” issue, author Alan Siegel stated that “Jeter is, after all, a man seemingly born ready to handle his extraordinary life and celebrity.” Gary Sheffield, a former major leaguer and teammate of Jeter’s from 2004 to 2006 said, “You can’t pretend for as many years as he’s played. So basically all you have to say is, ‘that’s who he is.’” Jeter is a winner, a leader, a first-ballot hall of famer and a negative news media enigma. He is Mr. November, Captain Clutch and the King of New York City. Farewell, Captain. Your patented jumpthrow from shallow left-center field, and your classic inside-out swing that generated so many singles — and home runs — to right field will be forever missed. No. 2 will always be No. 1 in Yankees lore.
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Get up, get out of town and grow There’s a country song my ex-wife likes, the theme of which is particularly accurate: “You’re Always 17 In Your Home Town.” It’s a decent way of putting the truth: It’s difficult to grow as a human being unless you learn to deal with an environment other than the one in which you grew up. I’m not a Colorado native. I love it here, and unlike many Californians, I don’t want to change Colorado. Mainly because, after spending three years in Texas, Denver was such a relief that it almost feels like home. But it’s not my hometown. I grew up in a town much like Boulder with an ocean (Boulder’s mountains are, of course, much better), and grew up very little until I moved out of it. Even then, I only moved to a town much like the one I’d lived in for 19 years. When I moved to Texas after
Steve Musal Commentary joining the Air Force, it was a culture shock. Exposing myself to a worldview so very different from the one in which I grew up forced me to confront deeply held beliefs I had always taken for granted as truth. Some beliefs changed. Others were reinforced, with new light shed on them. Spending time in Kuwait and, later, studying abroad in London,
did similar things, on a grander scale. Before I went to Kuwait, I’d never met a Muslim in my life. Before London, I’d never had friends who spoke a language other than English or Spanish. More importantly, I’d never lived somewhere where I was the odd person out. I was certainly out of place in Texas, but like that eccentric uncle at a family gathering. In London and Kuwait, I wasn’t even part of the family — that gave me an outsider’s look at myself, my culture and my country. Travel abroad changes everybody differently. The stereotypical American abroad never gives up his worldview. He’s in the country for a week, and can’t help but compare whatever country he’s in (unfavorably) to America. I saw plenty of those in London, but honestly, it’s not an attitude sustainable beyond a week or so. Those
who tried ended up miserable. The rest of us started to think about our own worldviews in light of this outsider worldview. For myself, I ended up very critical of my country, my culture’s attitudes and even my friends — but also fiercely proud of my country’s successes and determined to fi x its flaws. Where once I had been apathetic, I was now galvanized. It’s one of the reasons I ended up as a journalism major when I came back to MSU Denver. Other people changed differently, but everybody changed. For some of us, reintegrating back into Denver was just as difficult as getting used to London was — and revealed how much we’d changed. My point is this: You can’t grow much if you never leave your hometown, even if Denver is amazing. Get up, get out of town and grow.
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“Don’t be a hater, be a motivator.” - Sticman, one half of hip-hop group Dead Prez during their Sept. 25 visit to Auraria Campus.
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Hip-hop legend Dead Prez talks shop at Cajetan’s By Tobias M. Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu
Khnum Muata “Sticman” Ibomu, from the hip-hop group Dead Prez, speaks at the Sankofa Lecture Series at St. Cajetans Center Sept 25. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu
On a sunny fall afternoon, students, faculty and others flocked to St. Cajetan’s for a chance to hear hip-hop legends Dead Prez speak. M-1 and stic.man, the two members that make up Dead Prez, made their way to campus as part of the 2014 Sankofa Lecture Series on Sept. 25. The duo advocated for social activism through hip-hop. The Sankofa Lecture Series is a program of the MSU Denver Africana studies department and seeks to connect academia with hip-hop. Dead Prez has been around since the mid ‘90s and has consistently used their music as an outlet for politically aware rhymes, fresh beats and positive messages. “When I saw that Dead Prez was coming, I told my math professor like three weeks in advance that I was for sure going to miss class. I’ve followed these guys since I was in high school, and have been inspired by them since then,” said MSU Denver freshman, Colin Jackson. The hall quickly filled to capacity as students, faculty and more were forced to sit on the floor as the event started just after 12:30 p.m. with several spoken word poems from MSU Denver student Avery Sata Kirk. After Kirk finished to a stand-
ing ovation, she turned the mic over to stic.man who began his keynote address, called “Social Action Through the Art of Hip Hop.” The 45-minute talk revolved around stic.man relating the ideas found in Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” and applying them to everyday life. “Any of you ever studied ‘The Art of War” by Sun Tzu?” asked stic.man. “Any of you ever applied ‘The Art of War’ by Sun Tzu?” This was met by a rousing cheer from the crowd. Sun Tzu, was a high ranking Chinese general, philosopher and author. “It’s basically a 2000-year-old classic in strategy,” said stic.man, adding “It’s based on principles of preparation, planning and taking care of business before taking care of business.” The rapper then went on to outline five strategies and techniques that were inspired by “The Art of War,” and its notion of minimizing conflict and maximizing effectiveness. “Art and activism, that’s been my battlefield for the last 20 years,” said stic.man as introduced the first category of strategy. The was called, “Take Over,” and stressed taking something that’s already effective and making it more effective and better for the greater good. The second technique was
called “Be The Change.” stic.man pleaded, “Don’t be a hater, be a motivator.” His method of taking something someone might be against and putting a positive spin on it. His third strategy was called “Skill The Messenger,” by which he simply meant that if one is going to be an artist, one has to take it seriously because art is a strong and powerful message that can be heard in many different ways. The fourth part of stic.man’s lecture focused on what he called “Common Ground,” which is about reciprocity, building relationships and defining roles. As he said, “everybody’s roles need to be respected.” He characterized reciprocity as finding common ground with those one might not associate with. The last strategy and tactic that stic.man introduced was about “Lifestyle.” He said that, we as people need to live by a livable message and connect that message to something we can do. “In a nutshell, those are some strategies in ‘The Art of War’ for what we do with our culture, with hip-hop,” said stic.man, in front of a standing ovation. After stic.man’s presentation, his bandmate M-1 gave a brief talk about the history and future of social justice in America.
Visiting Artist Series: Random Axe, of kindness drop by King Center By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu What does language sound like when it has no meaning? As part of the music department’s Visiting Artist Series, the improvisational music trio Random Axe, made up of Glenn Nitta, Kent McLagan and MSU Denver’s Mark Harris, invited three foreign language speakers to join them Sept. 27 for an experiment. The recital was part of what Charla Bevan-Jones, MSU Denver music production manager, said is a presentation of forwardthinking artists. “Random Axe has their own style they bring. It’s all improvised sounds, and they’re part of the experimental music we’ve been inviting to the visiting artist series,” Bevan said. Random Axe is made up of McLagan on bass, Nitta on saxophone, and Harris on saxophone as well. The three have been playing together for over 20 years. “We just play,” said Harris, assistant
professor of studio saxophone and improvisation. “We like to make sounds: textures, energy and finding different ways to make sounds.” “We initially got the idea to invite folks that spoke other languages, because we wanted to observe language purely as sound, not as anything else.” . Joining Random Axe were: speaking Flemish, internationally renowned guitarist and professor at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Janet Feder — speaking Portuguese, MSU Denver music professor Carmen Sandim — and, MSU Denver professor of French Ann Williams who spoke French. The recital began with Random Axe performing alone, with saxophones and bass, braiding sounds together. Harris said improvisation teaches an artist not to be afraid of making mistakes, and in their performance Random Axe intentionally used sounds that could be “mistakes,” but were effective and evocative. McLagan occasionally would scrape a bow upwards on his bass,
eerily screeching during a song, while Nitta and Harris would bizarrely blow into their saxophones, apparently humming or even gurgling on their reeds. “It teaches you how to listen, how to relate without specific content and a way to add something that’s going to be worthwhile,” said Harris. When the three women joined the performance after the intermission, the music became a conversation of sound. Williams said when she began working with Random Axe, the unconventional way of mixing sound with language was awkward. “I kept wanting there to be rules,” she said. Williams even brings lessons she has learned with Random Axe to her French classroom. “I ask my students: what do these words mean? What does it sound like when these words are simply said over and over again?’” The three women spoke, sometimes alone with music, sometimes all at once. The
music had no explicit meaning, but personal meanings were easily associated: divulging a secret in hushed Flemish, greetings between neighbors on a Parisian street, a phone call between loved ones in Portuguese. “‘Avant-garde’ is a difficult term. People are dismissive with it as a genre because they hear it so often,” Feder said, “But improvisation is the ultimate exercise in freedom.”
Mark Harris conversed with bandmates during rehearsal for the Random Axe Recital in The King Center Recital Hall Sept. 27, 2014. Photo by Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu.
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Candidates for governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper Democratic (Incumbent)
Bob Beauprez Republican
John Hickenlooper is the current governor of Colorado. His running mate is Joseph Garcia, currently his lieutenant governor. As governor, Hickenlooper signed Colorado Senate Bill 213, which would reform state education funding. He has also urged more funding for public schools. Hickenlooper claims a strong record on education. Hickenlooper inherited Colorado’s adoption of Common Core standards from his predecessor, and according to the Wall Street Journal, has no problem with states modifying the standards to
best suit the education needs of their students — as he claims Colorado did. On legal marijuana, Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law in 2012. Though he has said he personally is against the issue, he will obey the will of the people. He is against minors using marijuana. On bipartisanism, Hickenlooper works with the Bipartisan Governors’ Summit on Job Creation and spent much of 2013 pushing bipartisanship in the Colorado legislature. He once threatened to veto any bill that came across his desk unless it had bipartisan support.
Bob Beauprez is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. His running mate is Jill Rapella, Douglas County Commissioner. On education, Beauprez has stated he would pull Colorado out of Common Core standards, and that “few things have been more destructive to a quality education than federal involvement and the undue influence of politicallycharged Teachers Unions.” He also voted not to allow courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, to hear any challenge to the inclusion of the words “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Beauprez was also rated 17 percent on education issues by the National Education Association. On legal marijuana, Beauprez said he wants voters to consider repealing Amendment 64. In his time in the U.S. House, Beauprez mostly voted with fellow Republicans. Recently, he has called for bipartisanship from the governor’s office, especially in the area of job creation, where his stated opinions are generally conservative. Finally, Beauprez has, in the past, supported a federal “personhood” law, which would outlaw all abortion, though he said he opposes such a measure locally.
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Colorado Secretary of State candidates Joe Neguse, Democratic
Joe Neguse is currently the University of Colorado Regent for District 2. He said his biggest concern, if he is elected secretary of state, is protecting Coloradans’ right to vote and restoring trust in the office. Neguse said he also wants to expand voting and election technol-
Wayne Williams, Republican Wayne Williams is the El Paso County Clerk. He has in the past supported voter ID laws, but said he has also advocated for expanded definitions of voter ID to help Native Americans and military veterans to have access to vote. Williams touts successes like the
ogy to encourage and allow more Coloradans to vote. He also supports increased campaign transparency, a balance to the office’s budget and an end to bureaucratic red tape.
Either Way aftermath of the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, where he says quick work by his office allowed all registered voters an opportunity to work. He said that he is committed to transparency and the right of all Colorado citizens to vote.
Mike Dunafon Unaffiliated
Mike Dunafon is the mayor of Glendale. His running mate is Robin Roberts, president of Pike’s Peak National Bank. Dunafon is pro-marijuana, so much so that he collaborated in a rap video with Wyclef Jean to show how much he loves it. He has, in the past, identified as a libertarian, though he rejects that title now. He supports lowered federal taxes, gun rights, abortion access and general government noninterference. On education, Dunafon favors vouchers for K-12 education.
Harry Hempy Green
Harry Hempy is a software engineer. His running mate is Scott Olsen. He supports a single-payer, universal health care insurance scheme in Colorado, believes that undocumented immigrants should be afforded the same protections under law that citizens hold (barring only the right to vote) and supports a raise to Colorado’s minimum wage. Unsurprisingly, he is in support of a transition to clean energy, stricter regulations on fracking and an end to fossil fuel subsidies, in order to “produce a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable Colorado.”
Matthew Hess Libertarian
Matthew Hess is a systems administrator. His running mate is Brandon Young, a photographer and graphic designer. Hess described his political philosophy as “Spreading the message of freedom and liberty in Colorado.” He differs from mainstream conservative candidates in that he favors same-sex marriage, as well as a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Hess supports legal marijuana remaining legal. He also favors vouchers for K-12 education.
Colorado Attorney General candidates Don Quick, Democratic
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Don Quick is a career prosecutor, and is running on a campaign of ending public corruption, conserving natural resources, protecting equality and civil rights and a focus on creating safer schools. “I believe that ‘Equal Protection of the Laws’ is not simply a phrase in the Constitution; it is the cornerstone of our justice system,” Quick said.
Cynthia Coffman, Republican Cynthia Coffman is the Chief Deputy Attorney General of Colorado, and is also running on a “tough on crime” stance. She favors applying the death penalty in severe cases, and said she vehemently opposes the governor’s decision to grant a reprieve to convicted murderer Nathan Dunlap. Coffman supports the oil and gas industry, and has threatened to take fracking bans to court. Like her opponent, Coffman also supports increased school safety.
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Candidates for US Senator from Colorado Mark Udall Democratic (Incumbent)
Cory Gardner Republican
Mark Udall is a current U.S. Senator from Colorado. On education, Udall has consistently voted for bills which would expand public education or give more money to public education. He voted to allow courts to decide whether “Under God” should be in the Pledge of Allegiance, and voted against school-sponsored prayer. He holds an 80 percent rating on education issues from the National Education Association. Since 2001, Udall has been in favor of legalized marijuana, when he co-sponsored the States’ Rights to Medical Marijuana Act.
Udall strongly supports abortion access and opposes so-called “personhood.” He also voted to reauthorize — and co-sponsored the reauthorization of — the Violence Against Women Act in 2013, advocating for more funding and services for the victims of domestic violence with bipartisan support. Finally, Udall is in favor of campaign finance reform and supports an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn the controversial “Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission” Supreme Court ruling.
Cory Gardner is a current member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. On education, Gardner said he believes Coloradans are best served by local control over education issues. He voted to re-authorize an opportunity scholarship program in the District of Columbia, and also to allocate $550 million over five years to teach abstinencebased sex education in public schools. Like Udall, Gardner voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act in 2013, though he strongly opposes abortion access
and considers himself pro-life. On bipartisanship, he stood with the rest of his party in voting not to compromise on the fiscal cliff issue in 2013, and stood with his party in blaming President Barack Obama for the government shutdown later that year. On marijuana, Gardner voted against defunding Drug Enforcement Agency raids against medical marijuana facilities where states have ruled it legal. Finally, Gardner has not come out against “Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission,” despite calls to do so by his opponent.
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Colorado State Treasurer candidates Walker Stapleton, Republican (Incumbent) Walker Stapleton is the current Colorado State Treasurer, and said he is best qualified to be treasurer based on a successful career in the private sector as a chief executive and chief financial officer. His biggest priority is a reform of the state employee pension system, PERA, while ensuring all employees retain the coverage they currently hold. Stapleton is pro-business and pro-gas and oil industry, and pledges to “fight tirelessly” to prevent a fracking ban. He has come under attack for a low number of days actually at work, though Stapleton’s campaign insists he merely forgot his key card and thus entered work without one.
Betsy Markey, Democratic
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Betsy Markey is a businesswoman and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. Markey said she believes in transparency in government, especially on debt management for Colorado. She believes PERA is already on a course for full funding within 30 years, and that bipartisan action has already been taken on the issue that will work. She said her top priority will be accountability to the taxpayer.
Gaylon Kent Libertarian
Gaylon Kent is a writer, driver and messenger. He is running on a platform of free market capitalism, the adoption of a flat tax, a limit on the national deficit to 2 percent of the gross domestic product and an isolationist stance on national defense. He favors any plan in which the government stays out of personal lives, including legalized marijuana, abortion access, an abolishment of gun control laws, legalization of gay marriage, and the right of individuals to believe whatever they want to believe.
Bill Hammons Unity
Bill Hammons is a search engine optimization consultant and previous U.S. House of Representatives candidate. The Unity Party runs on a platform of a balanced budget, eliminating the federal income tax, a tax deduction to pay for health care, the replacement of federal payroll taxes with a “tithe pool” of less than 10 percent of earned income, term limits for U.S. Senators and Representatives and an end to district Gerrymandering.
Steve Shogan Unaffiliated
Steve Shogan is a neurosurgeon running on a platform of fed-up voters and an end to the twoparty system. He also has a plan for health care reform that replaces most of the Affordable Care Act with a tiered system, with a plan in place to pay for health care for everyone. Shogan also supports the decriminalization of marijuana at the federal level, allowing for regulation by the states.
How are our picks determined? By Steve Musal smusal@msudenver.edu When it comes to candidates for election, our goal at The Metropolitan is to provide readers with information on the issues which matter most to them. For this election, education funding was a top issue at MSU Denver — both for higher education and for K-12 — and we’ve naturally focused on where the candidates stand on that issue. Other strong issues included bipartisanship, women’s rights and health issues, the state of legal marijuana in Colorado and where candidates stood on overturning “Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission.” When we pick a candidate, we’re considering these issues and others. We ran a poll in the office, getting a general idea where people stand, and present you with as close to our office vote as possible. On ballot initiatives, our
thought process is much the same, with one exception: we’ll say whether we are strongly for or against an initiative, or simply for or against it. This is because not everyone in the office feels the same way about all candidates or ballot initiatives. Some are straightticket Democrats or Republicans. Some prefer third-party candidates. Others make exceptions to usual party lines for individuals. Finally, some feel strongly “yes” or “no” about ballot initiatives, while others don’t. We wouldn’t have it any other way. A diversity of ideas and political stances is a necessity in a journalism environment. We encourage you not to simply take our recommendations, but to delve further into the issues surrounding your candidates and make an informed decision on your own. We are, at best, a starting place from which to launch your own investigation. Go forth and vote!
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Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives District 1
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Diana DeGette, Democratic (Incumbent)
Mike Coffman, Republican (Incumbent)
Ed Perlmutter, Democratic (Incumbent)
Diana DeGette is the current U.S. Representative from Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. On education, she voted to fund federal education projects and voted in favor of $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges, voted against allowing school-sponsored prayer, voted in favor of comprehensive sex education, and voted in favor of cancelling college loans after students have paid on them for 10 years. She holds a 91 percent rating from the National Education Association. DeGette voted to continue the District of Columbia’s medical marijuana program, and co-sponsored a bill that would expunge records for first-time drug offenders after probation. She voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, to re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment and voted in favor of a constitutional amendment for women’s equal rights. Finally, DeGette supports the reversal of “Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission,” but stops short of calling for a Constitutional amendment.
Mike Coffman is the current U.S. Representative from Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. Coffman is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, creating jobs, fixing the U.S. economy, and curbing spending and debt. Throughout his campaign, he has focused on veterans’ affairs, supporting our returning veterans and willing to cross the aisle to cut defense spending through cutting bureaucracy at the Pentagon. Additionally, he supports a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were underage when they arrived, through military service. Though he opposed marijuana legalization in Colorado, after Amendment 64 passed, he co-sponsored two bipartisan bills, one to end a federal restriction on banking for funds earned through legal marijuana sales and one to exempt states where the citizens have made marijuana legal from federal laws banning the substance. Like many House Republicans, Coffman supports the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, saying Colorado healthcare was headed in the right direction already.
Ed Perlmutter is the current U.S. Representative from Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. On education, Perlmutter voted to increase teacher funding and school construction, as well as to authorize $10.2 billion for federal education projects. However, he also voted to stress abstinence in sex education programs. Perlmutter voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, and supported a Constitutional amendment for women’s equal rights. He supports abortion access. He co-sponsored two bipartisan bills, one to end a federal restriction on banking for funds earned through legal marijuana sales and one to exempt states where the citizens have made marijuana legal from federal laws banning the substance, after Amendment 64 passed in Colorado in 2012. Finally, Perlmutter supports an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn “Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission.”
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Martin Walsh, Republican
Andrew Romanoff, Democratic
Don Ytterberg, Republican
Martin Walsh is a businessman running on a platform of better economic opportunity and caring for constituents. He strives to paint himself as a populist, small government crusader, concerned with protecting liberty and freedom. Like many Republicans, Walsh has found a rallying point in the Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. “The creation and implementation of Obamacare has been an unmitigated disaster,” Walsh said on his campaign website. “Obamacare has deliberately deceived the American people. Many thousands (or perhaps millions) of Americans will lose their existing health plans, despite assurances to the contrary.”
Andrew Romanoff is an educator and former Colorado Speaker of the House. Education reform is one of Romanoff’s campaign goals. “Our children deserve a world-class system of public education,” Romanoff said on his campaign website. “The productivity of our workforce and the vitality of our democracy depend on it. That’s why we need to expand access to early childhood education, recruit and retain top-flight teachers, and make our colleges and universities more affordable.” On women’s rights, Romanoff said, “Full equality includes the right to choose and the right to equal pay for equal work.” Romanoff also said he supports veterans, and as a state legislator, co-sponsored measures to provide unemployment insurance benefits for military spouses forced to relocate and provide in-state tuition for military serving overseas. Finally, he supports an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn “Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission.”
Don Ytterberg is a small businessman running on a platform of jobs and fiscal discipline. “Washington is pouring billions of dollars into more government and more bureaucracy,” Ytterberg’s campaign website said. “Government expansion is not the key to economic growth and job creation — America’s small businesses are. The signs of a robust economy are when jobs in manufacturing, agriculture and extraction (mining and energy) are plentiful. These industries harness our natural resources and turn them into the things we need — cars, parts for computers, food and so on.” Additionally, Ytterberg’s campaign platform asks for immediate immigration reform, citing a current system that is “unfair to those immigrants who play by the rules.” Immigration reform, he said, is also necessary for our national defense — on which he is also running. Finally, Ytterberg, like many House Republicans, opposes the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
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Colorado ballot initiatives Amendment 67: Colorado Definition of Person and Child Initiative
The latest incarnation of the consistentlydefeated “Personhood” Amendment, this ballot initiative would amend Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution so that the Colorado Criminal Code and Colorado Wrongful Death Act would include “unborn human beings” under the definitions of “person” and “child.” That means in any situation where a fetus is terminated, the person responsible would be liable under Colorado criminal law. The group behind the initiative, Colorado Personhood, claims the purpose is to remedy situations like Heather Surovik’s, where a drunk driver ended her eight-month pregnancy but was charged with vehicular assault and driving under the influence, rather than for the termination of the fetus. A similar bill, Colorado House Bill 131032, failed in committee along party lines in 2013. A competing bill, Colorado House Bill 13-1154, which creates criminal penalties for unlawful termination of a pregnancy in situations like Surovik’s, was signed into law June 5, 2013, by Gov. Hickenlooper. This bill
specifically did not confer “personhood” status, and repealed previous statutes on criminal abortion. Pros: Opponents to abortion access will find that this does, in fact, limit access to abortion. Cons: Beyond the obvious implications to abortion access (criminalizing all abortion, including cases of rape, incest and probable death of the mother), even abortion opponents should find that this goes too far. The bill’s supposed purpose is already covered by Colorado law. Furthermore, it would criminalize miscarriages at any stage of the pregnancy, which would not only harm women but increase costs of medical care for pregnant women. Due to the way the bill is written, it would also criminalize many forms of birth control. Finally, the bill is poorly written, introducing terms with no legal or medical precedent. If passed, it will cost taxpayers as the state faces legal challenges to the bill. The Met’s Position: There are no words for how strongly against this abomination of an initiative we are. VOTE NO.
Proposition 104: Colorado School Board Open Meetings This measure would amend the Colorado Revised Statutes to require meetings of any school district board of education to be open to the public, while discussing collective bargaining negotiations or employment contract negotiations. The Colorado Open Meetings Act, which applies to all government bodies, allows for certain exceptions, which let public bodies meet in private for certain business purposes. This measure would remove one of those exceptions, specifically in regard to educators’ salary negotiations. Pros: The more eyes on negotiations, the better the public understands them. Furthermore, according to a report by the Colorado
General Assembly, more public scrutiny could mean more fair salaries and agreements with public employees. Cons: Open meetings could put school boards at a disadvantage in negotiations, making a final agreement harder to reach, according to the Colorado General Assembly’s report. Furthermore, “negotiations over labor contracts can be difficult, complicated and may include sensitive employment issues.” The Met’s Position: The Metropolitan is in favor of open and transparent government wherever and whenever possible. Under this position, we are strongly for Proposition 104.
How does the Colorado ballot initiative process work?
Amendment 68: Colorado Horse Racetrack Limited Gaming Proceeds for K-12 Education Amendment
This initiative would amend the Colorado Constitution to permit limited gaming at certain locations which already allow wagering (specifically, horse racing tracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties), sending any tax revenue money collected by the state and local communities to a special K-12 education fund also established by the initiative, at an initial cost of $114.5 million paid for by taxes on those new gambling facilities. Pros: The cost of this change would be entirely paid for by the groups in question, leaving little, if any, cost for taxpayers. Furthermore, state education funds are always lower than educators would like, and an influx of money to K-12 education is something Colorado sorely needs. Colorado already allows gambling in certain loca-
tions, and the locations affected by this amendment already allow wagering on horse racing. Cons: Education revenue from gambling operations has, historically, been a point of contention. The plan to get money to K-12 education is vague, and it is unclear where the money will actually go. Furthermore, this initiative amends the Colorado Constitution to benefit a single facility, which may be more bureaucracy than the state needs and could result in a casino monopoly. The Met’s Position: While we can see both sides of this, we’re tentatively for Amendment 68. Careful observation of the K-12 fund will be required to ensure the money goes to support current education needs, however.
Proposition 105: Colorado Mandatory Labeling of GMOs This measure would amend the Colorado Revised Statutes to require “food that has been genetically modified or treated with genetically modified material to be labeled ‘Produced With Genetic Engineering.’” The measure allows for certain exceptions, listed in part on the ballot measure. It requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to regulate this labeling, and specifies that there is no “private right of action” for failure to label (that is, a private individual can not sue anyone for failure to label products). Pros: Proponents of the measure say it would make it easier for consumers to identify food allergens, inform buying decisions and offer more transparency over food choices. As the “Colorado State Ballot Information Booklet” puts it, “The issue is not whether foods produced with genetic engineering are good or bad, rather that many consumers want to have the option to choose based on their personal needs or values.” Cons: The measure’s definition of ge-
By Steve Musal smusal@msudenver.edu Walking around near election day, one refrain can be heard repeatedly: “How did that even get on the ballot?” The Colorado ballot initiative process is an interesting thing. No doubt, readers have been accosted by petitiongatherers trying to get their pet issue on the ballot in Colorado in the last years. It turns out there are several steps before an issue even gets to that point. According to Colorado.gov, a
proposal must first be submitted to the Colorado Legislative Council Staff, for a review and comment meeting to provide public notice and feedback. This can happen several times as part of a revision process. Next, the proposal is filed with the Colorado secretary of state. The state title board sets the ballot title and the language of the submission clause (the one that begins with “Shall the...”). More revisions can follow, as can appeals. Then comes the petition process, where supporters must gather a certain
netically engineered food is so broad that it applies to most foods. It puts an additional burden on farmers and food suppliers in Colorado that doesn’t exist in other states or at the federal level. The simple label doesn’t actually list ingredients or have an effect on allergens, as claimed, and the large number of exemptions make it difficult to determine what is or isn’t in a given food item. Enforcing this could cost taxpayers a lot of money, and takes away the private right to address the problem. Finally, as the ballot information book says, “the measure conflicts with existing nationwide voluntary labeling standards that already provide consumers with accurate and reliable information on nongenetically engineered and organic foods.” The Met’s Position: Though there are plenty of flaws with this proposition as written — namely that it does not adequately address GMO concerns, nor does it have a method for funding its implementation — we feel that it is a step in the right direction. As such, we are tentatively for this measure. number of signatures from registered Colorado voters in support before the issue can appear on the ballot (in 2014, that number was 86,105). After submitting these petitions to the secretary of state, the petitions are verified. If there are too few, proponents can submit more. Lastly, if there are enough valid signatures, the issue goes to the ballot. Ballot measures that amend the Colorado Constitution become amendments, while measures which otherwise change Colorado law become propositions.
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Comedian Charlyne Yi makes a stop at Auraria Campus By Taylor Hensel thensel@msudenver.edu Actress and comedian Charlyne Yi, most commonly known for her roles in “Knocked Up,” “This is 40,” and “Paper Heart,” graced campus with a rather unorthodox stand-up routine Sept. 30. As students trickled into the Tivoli Turnhalle, a stream of comical YouTube videos were being projected at the front of the room in order to prepare the audience for laughter. The turnout for Yi’s performance was small, however it was clear that Yi’s biggest fans were up-front and center. Brandi Mullins, a UCD student, was excited to be seeing Yi in person. “I just love her from watching “House”. Her character on the show was great. Her personality is not what you think it will be the first time you see her, but once she starts talking, you find out that she is just really funny.” After a solid 20 minutes of YouTube fun and a bit of awkward silence, Yi finally made her entrance. She began her routine by drawing attention to what seemed to be a silver engagement ring on her left hand. She coaxed the audience by bashfully saying, “Does anyone notice anything different?” as she pointed to her seemingly new ring. As the audience applauded in approval, Yi quickly turned her hand to reveal that the silver band around her finger was actually her car keys. “I found keys, guys,” she said, laughing. Yi’s set continued with spurts of random stories, knock-knock jokes, and an ensemble
of original songs played on her bright blue electric guitar. Yi even found a way to work audience participation into her show. Yi slowly climbed off stage and made her way over to a male student siting in the front row as she tried out one of her best pick-up lines on him. “Are you allergic to peanut butter?” she asked. The student replied with a blunt “no,” and as the crowd stirred with anticipation, Yi laughed and asked, “would you like to be?” Although Yi’s jokes were not typical, her style came through during her performance, and her loveable personality did not go unseen, especially by UCD student Karla Marquez. “I thought she was really funny. I really like her awkward personality because it’s relatable — that’s why I like her,” Marquez said. Toward the end of her performance, it seemed as though Yi was running out of material, and she told the audience that she was going to cut her set early. In an effort to fill some time, Yi called her Sacred Destinies bandmate Jet Elfman on stage with her to play a few of their original songs to close the show. One of the songs they played was released in late Aug. 2014 and is titled “Storks and Mosquitos.” Charlyne Yi got a great reaction despite having an extremely small audience. Yi is the first comedian to perform as part of MSU Denver’s Distinguished Lecture Series — and started the series off with plenty of laughs.
Charlyne Yi and Jet Elfman, members of the band Sacred Destinies, entertain Auraria students by performing original songs and telling jokes Sept. 30 at the Tivoli Turnhalle. The event was the first of this fall’s MSU Denver Distinguished Lecture Series. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu
Boutique ski company creates hand-crafted, eco-conscious skis By Sydney Badik
sbadik@msudenver.edu First tracks, powder days and beloved post-skiing storytelling: the anticipation is building. The leaves are turning orange, pumpkin flavored drinks are all the rage, and jackets are once again an evening staple. Fall is in full bloom, which means that many students are eager to hit the slopes and indulge in snowy bliss. In just a few weeks, it will be time to dig into the gear closet and get prepared for winter adventure. Maybe the time has presented itself for biting the financial bullet and purchasing that brand new pair of skis you’ve been wanting. Even in a state with such a large outdoor industry and local market, the search for new skis can be daunting. The quest for the perfect pair often involves multiple retailers and hundreds of choices. The options are endless. Local company, Grace Skis is one answer to potential ski buying stress. Grace is a boutique ski shop located in Denver. The skis, easily identifiable by their hot orange bases, are intended for a big mountain powerful ride. The company is dedicated to custom designs and small-batch manufacturing without an outrageous price tag. Produced in-shop, all skis are handcrafted, 100 percent made and manufactured in Colorado. The skis are made on-site by owner David Liechty and the Grace Skis team from start
to finish. Liechty’s inspiration for Grace Skis ignited after he was laid off from his landscape architecture design job in 2010. With a background in product design, industrial design and landscape architecture, Liechty decided to fuse those skills with his passion for skiing rather than search for a new job. “The inspiration behind Grace Skis is exactly what drives everyone who has fallen in love with skiing. Dave just decided he wanted to make them in addition to riding them,” said Chris Joseph, the company’s factory manager. Grace represents everything expected out of a local ski company. With a total of five employees, the company is comprised of a group of ski enthusiasts that make skis out of sheer love for the sport. The company is a group of dog lovers too. Product names such as Murdoch and Jake, serve as homages to beloved canines. When asked if anyone notable rides their skis, Joseph said that “everyone on a pair of Grace Skis is notable to us.” The beauty of Grace Skis goes far deeper than aesthetic design and the down-to-earth mentality of the shop. The company is also focused on using high quality, sustainable materials. They make it a priority to implement what they consider eco-conscious and environmentally respectful manufacturing methods, on all levels of production. The top sheets and cores are made of bamboo, an increasingly popular “green” material. Bamboo grows back much more quickly than timber does after being har-
into the new showroom space, the staff vested. New stalks grow annually after a plans on getting involved with Santa Fe Art harvest. District’s First Friday events by hosting local “[Bamboo] makes a great ski because artists in space. of its torsional stiffness and unidirectional Grace Skis is seeking students, particuwood pattern,” said Joseph. “It grows like larly marketing majors who are interested in weeds in Asia and does not deplete the soil internships. An internship with the comof nutrients.” pany would be a great opportunity to work The epoxy used at the Grace Ski factory with a small local business that may have is another initiative toward eco-conscious manufacturing. It is a one-of-a-kind recycled some potential for growth. The Grace Ski team is open to new ideas and in students biofuel epoxy, made from a sap-based resin. who are interested in joining a group of pasThe skis’ sidewalls are also made of recycled sionate, hard-working individuals. materials. For more information, visit skigrace. “ I will say that our graphics process is com. one of the most unique and eco-conscious,” said Joseph. If you look at almost every other ski on the market, you will see graphics on top sheets with all sorts of inks and dyes. We simply laser burn our graphics onto our bamboo veneer top sheet. No inks, no dyes, no waste.” The final product is a simplistic, elegant looking ski. You can purchase Grace skis online or at the physical storefront located a short drive from campus, at 1190 S. Cherokee St. Their location comprises the Grace Skis factory along with a brand new train caboose that functions as a characterdriven showroom. Once the company gets fully settled Photo from Graceskis.com
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“The Skeleton Twins” By Hañalina Lucero-Colin hluceroc@msudenver.edu Fans of “Saturday Night Live,” beware. “The Skeleton Twins” may not be the dark comedy you’ve been hoping for. SNL alumni Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig may have made beautifully twisted partners on television, but the same spark doesn’t shine quite as bright on the
APHEX TWIN “Syro” By Megan Randle thensel@msudenver.edu After several years of recording, Aphex Twin has finally released his new album, “Syro.” It’s been 13 years since his last album release, and, well, he really should have kept it that way. Richard D. James, under the name Aphex Twin, recorded the album in six different studios, in-
THOM YORKE “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes” By Tobias M. Krause tkrause3@msudenver.edu Back in 2007, the one and only Radiohead changed the way people looked at getting music. They decided to practically give away their album “In Rainbows,” after asking fans to “pay what they want” for the record. Fast forward eight years and $6 later and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has once again changed the way “I” think about getting music. Yorke’s second solo release, “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes,” is yet another experiment. The Englishman decided to release the album via BitTorrent, a site
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big screen. Maggie (Wiig) and Milo (Hader) are estranged twins brought back together after Milo’s attempted suicide. As he tries to recover and his sister attempts to come to terms with decisions of the past, the two grow closer before falling apart. Between Maggies insistence to simultaneously defend and undermine her marriage to Lance, played by Luke Wilson, and Milo’s venturing down the rabbit hole that is his past, the twins can’t seem to get their lives together. Comedically, Hader and Wiig
are a dynamic duo, playing off of each others silly, sarcastic and salacious moments. Hader’s Milo is charming, but whiny. Wiig’s Maggie is silly, yet offstandish and removed from everyone around her, save Milo. Neither character seems wholly comfortable with who they really are. The affection between Hader and Wiig is undeniable, however the meant-to-be moving moments of this melancholy movie are underwhelming. What could be compelling often seems like drama for the sake of drama.
The movie jumps from charged moment to charged moment with very little space in between, making it difficult to get to know the characters as more than caricatures of people. Wilson’s Lance provides an unrelenting silver lining that plays well off of the twins’ melodrama but fails to break through the dramatic overtones. Combining comedy and drama is difficult, and unfortunately “The Skeleton Twins” doesn’t quite cut to the bone the way it could have.
cluding his own personal studio in rural Scotland. The album is a mix of techno, glitch and jungle, which are all sub-genres of electronic music. While composing the album, James decided that staying in a consistent setup was interfering with his creativity, so he rearranged his equipment every five minutes. He believed this would help the album become more whole. More than 130 pieces of equipment were used to produce the album, including synthe-
sizers, samplers and sequencers. Track times range from 59 seconds of space sounds to 10 minutes and 31 seconds of vocal samples and drum machines. The last track of the album, “aisatsana [102],” features a beautiful piano melody that lingers with a somber tone. It’s definitely the oddball of the album, but it shows that Aphex Twin is more than just electronic noises. You could say this album is great for background music while doing homework or keeping yourself busy. The constant
glitches and jumpiness keep you stimulated but can also make you feel like you’ve had too much coffee. Young musicians or those highly interested in music are always looking for new artists to indulge in. If you’re into music that sounds like R2-D2 malfunctioning for 64 minutes, then “Syro” is the album for you. “Syro” was released Sept. 19 on Warp Records.
that supports peer-to-peer file sharing. Yorke’s choice to do such a thing is creative and acts as an alternative way of sharing music instead of going through the “traditional” distribution outlets — like, you know, a record label. Yorke has never been a big fan big music sharing sites like Spotify or Pandora and has spoke openly about his feelings, so the way this album was released came as no surprise. The week leading up to the release, fans saw Yorke and longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich drop numerous cryptic messages via social networking sites like Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, which sent fans into a rumor-filled frenzy. Fans speculated that the next Radiohead album was already done after the band announced a few months back that they would head into the studio at the beginning of September to start work on their ninth album.
Nevertheless, a new solo album from Yorke automatically trumps all of the rumors and ought to hold fans over for the time being (hopefully). “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes,” was released Sept. 26 and acts as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed, mind-bending 2006 album, “The Eraser.” It’s an adequate blend of both postmodern Radiohead noise, reminiscent of circa 2011 when “The King of Limbs” was released. It sounds a lot like the existential bliss that came from 2013’s “Amok,” by Yorke’s Atoms for Peace side project. Yorke always seems to be able to alter his musical consciousness to deliver a message of thoughtprovoking and purely blissful electronic music — fit for any music fan’s collection. Opening with “A Brain in a Bottle,” Yorke provides a delayed intro into a cerebral musical cortex of complicated, yet intelligent musicianship. All the while, his
soft spoken and psychedelically altered vocals mix perfectly over electronic perfection. Songs flow in and out of one another throughout the 38 minute eight track electro-rock-opera. The album can seem repetitive at times, but with its constantly changing loops of distorted reverb, soft-electronica and art rock(ish) progressive sounds — the album is just another shade of his virtuous musicianship. There’s also a subtle DIY edginess to “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes.” If this album is anything like what’s to come from Radiohead, I say “bring it on.” No idea how to use BitTorrent? No need to worry — I didn’t know what I was doing either. Thankfully the BitTorrent Bundles site that the album can be purchased on has step by step instructions that make downloading the album incredibly easy.
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Roadrunners open fall ball in style
as they pulled away late in the fourth quarter to beat the Lynx 20-14 Sept. 27 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. UCD opened the scoring up and maintained the lead midway through the first quarter. Down 3-2, the Runners found their fire after freshman attacker Drew Lazar possibly made the play of the game with a diving goal to hit the back of the net to tie the game. “When you end up in a certain
spot, there’s not much to do other than that,” Lazar said. “I had to go for it and it worked out.” Metro continued to dominate, scoring six unanswered goals to lead the Lynx 8-3 after one. The Lynx had multiple opportunities to put the ball in the net, but shot three consecutive shots wide and missed the chances. Lazar added two more goals in the first with one bouncing past the UCD goalkeeper. As the second quarter began, the Runners started once again on a slow start. Failure to secure the loose balls and defending got the best of the Runners. The fire was once again brought back with freshman midfield/ attack Kyle Miller scoring after a shot from the outside. Miller would later be called on a slashing penalty that led to a UCD goal that cut into the Runners’ lead. The Roadrunners hung onto the lead with seconds left in the half. The Lynx scored a last second goal to cut the lead to 11-9. Lazar took control of the third quarter, opening up the scoring with an over the shoulder shot that increased the lead 12-9. It wasn’t but a minute later for UCD to answer right back as they scored the next three goals to pull
within one. Appearing to be more in control with the tempo of the game, Metro held out in the third to score two goals by freshman midfield Mitch Larson and freshman midfield Corbin Korsgard ending the third 14-11. The fourth was all Metro with Larson, Miller and Martin all adding to the lead. Finally, Korsgard sealed the win with a late goal. “We came out a little flat, it looked like, and then at halftime we had a good talk and turned it around,” Korsgard said. The Lynx are in their first year of play and gave the Runners a true test that on any given night, either team could be beaten. “I think we came out really well. I thought it was just more about getting into shape,” Lazar said. “We had a lot of fire and power going on. We started to ease a little bit early in the quarters. That’s what this fall season’s about. Working out the bugs.” Metro capitalized on the ground balls with 36, while scoring 20 times on 37 shots on goal. For fall ball, the Roadrunners see it as a second season to stay in shape and continue to work on the chemistry with the rest of the team.
The Runners and Mavericks were neck-to-neck throughout the fourth set but Mesa ultimately pulled ahead and took the set by only three points. The game went into an electric forth set as the Lady Runners fired back from the 2–2 set tie and demanded a victory, winning the set 15–13 to defeat Colorado Mesa 3–2. Senior right side hitter Lauren Quijano led the match 19–0–2 in kills-aces-blocks followed by sophomore outside hitter Michaela Smith who was 15–2–2 for the match and Garcia led in defensive stats with 21 digs. The Lady Runners had no time to celebrate their hard earned victory as they faced the Fort Lewis Skyhawks the next day. The Lady Runners swept the Hawks in the 3–1 victory after falling short 22–25 in the first match. Despite giving up the first set, Metro came back even stronger in the following three sets led by junior outside hitter Kylie Haun
(16–1–1) and Quijano (16–0–3) to record yet another win. Sophomore setter Brandi Torr had 47 assists and 10 digs. The defense was led by Garcia with 22 digs. The Lady Runners continued their momentum Sept. 28 and swept the house in their third victory of the weekend against Western New Mexico in their 3–0 match. The Runners were led by Quijano (15–0–1), Haun (14–1–1) and Smith (13–3–0). Garcia had 14 digs followed by Haun with 13, and Torr had 45 assists. After their three match winning streak over the weekend, the Lady Runners are now 12–2 for the regular season and undefeated 6–0 for Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competition. The Roadrunners will travel to Golden, Colo. for their next match and go head-on against the Colorado School of Mines. Their next home match will be Oct. 3 against Colorado Christian at the Auraria
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Metro sophomore Corbin Korsgard makes a shot at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Field Sept. 27. Metro defeated University of Colorado Denver, 20-14. Photo by Jake Shane • jshane1@msudenver.edu
By Scott Corbridge kcorbrid@msudenver.edu The clash of Auraria is officially in the books. With the new season prepared to get underway next spring, the Roadrunners’ Lacrosse team is hoping to get the best chance to stay in form. That chance came with the start of the annual fall ball against the University of Colorado-Denver
The Runners finished last season 2-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association. Metro is introducing 13 new members to go along with the 8 returners hoping to make a run in the national tournament. This was the first matchup the Runners have had since last season when they were unable to enter the playoffs. “Lacrosse is a game of runs,” Lazar said. “Just finding the right runs in the game.” “They’re starting to gel and play as a team and are learning each others’ tendencies so I’ve got to give them a lot of credit,” head coach Aaron Meyer said following the win. The Roadrunners will continue with fall ball play but with an interesting match when they travel to Golden to take on the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. “There’s some tough feelings there. It was a close game last year and they pulled it out in the end,” Meyer said. “I don’t really think I’m going to have to get these guys fired up. Even the new guys feed off the older guys. Even though it is fall, it’s still Mines.”
Volleyball continues to soar with Quijano at the helm By Mackenzie Masson mmasson@msudenver.edu In an interview with senior defensive specialist Savannah Garcia during their pre-season training, she said that she has no doubt that the Roadrunners will make it to the RMAC tournament. After their last weekend of competition, it looks like the Lady Runners are well on their way to that achieving that goal. The Runners went 3–0 in their last weekend of competition Sept. 26–28. Friday the girls went headon with Colorado Mesa. It was anticipated the Mavericks would be a difficult match but the Runners swept the first two sets after coming back from a 13–9 deficit in the second match. In the third set it seemed like Metro was going to claim the win until the Mavericks fought back and pulled ahead to take the set 20–25 sending the game into a fourth set.
Metro senior Lauren Quijano, 16, spikes a ball past Colorado Mesa outside hitter Casey Ball, 11, at the Auraria Event Center, Sept 12. Metro won in five sets. Photo by Jake Shane • jshane1@msudenver
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Perfect goalkeeping helps get the win Men’s soccer stands at 6-1 By Jose Salas
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Metro’s women’s soccer team fought an uphill battle and tied the game late in the second half against the Adams State Grizzlies (1-5-1, 0-2-1 RMAC) on Sept. 26. The Lady Runners (4-1-2, 1-0-2 RMAC) traveled to Alamosa, where they looked for their second Regional Mountain Athletic Conference win but the Grizzlies would not to go down easily. The Grizzlies scored first as freshman, Courtney Miknis (1), was able to get the ball past Metro’s goalkeeper, freshman Brenda Flores, on an assist from ASU’s senior Alex Sanderson in the 7th minute. The Grizzlies kept Flores busy for the majority of the game as they outshot Metro 11-9. ASU was inches away from a second goal when another Miknis shot hit the goalpost early in the second half. Metro was able to hold ASU’s lead to only 1 score thanks to Flores, who had one of her best career games and completed 7 saves. Metro State turned things around in the second half with a combination of great goalkeep-
Then-junior midfielder Marie Ipock attempts a shot against Adams State during a 2013 game. The Runners tied the Grizzlies 1-1 Sept. 26. Photo by Courtland Wilson • cwils104@msudenver.edu
ing and a more aggressive offense. Three out of the 4 shots on goal came in the second half for Metro but it wasn’t until the 72nd minute, when senior midfielder Marie Ipock (1) took advantage of a penalty kick opportunity and tied the game to what would be the final 1-1 score. Ipock scored her first goal of the year against ASU and is now the 6th player to score for Metro State this season.
Ipock has been a resilient player for MSU. Ipock suffered a season-ending injury in 2012 but returned to full strength in 2013 and scored her first career goal with Metro against Colorado Christian University. The Lady Runners now hold a 16-0-2 overall record against Adams State and although the end result of this game was a tie, Metro also has outscored ASU 82-8 in the same stretch.
Lady Runners tie with second-half penalty kick By Jose Salas jsalas13@msudenver.edu Metro State (5-1-2, 2-0-2 RMAC) looked to stay undefeated at home on Sunday Sept. 28 against the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys (4-3-1, 1-2-1 RMAC). The only goal of the game came in the 12th minute of the match when sophomore, Alexie Marr, crossed the ball on a free kick from the right sideline into the far side of the box. That’s where junior, Jordan Post (1), waited and
volleyed the ball with her right leg into the back of the net after one bounce. Metro’s freshman goalkeeper, Brenda Flores, made sure she did her part and held anything from getting past her as NMHU totaled 19 shots with 9 on goal in comparison to Metro’s total of 10 shots with 3 on goal. Flores’ efforts gave Metro a chance to win as she accumulated a career high 9 saves during the game and helped keep the final score at 1-0. Flores now has 3 shutouts with 43 saves for the year
and a .896 save percentage. The Gilbert, Ariz. product also holds a 5-1-2 record and a goal-against average of .59 with the Lady Runners. Metro State is now 4-0-0 at home and will now prepare to travel to Pueblo and defeat the 3-2-2 (1-1-2 RMAC) Colorado State Pueblo Thunder-Wolves. Metro currently holds a 30-6-2 overall record against the Thunder-Wolves. The Lady Runners now rank 23rd in the NCAA Div. II rankings and 4th in the RMAC rankings.
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Game 1: The Roadrunners improved to 6-0 after shutting out Colorado Christian Sept. 24 at the Regency Athletic Complex. Metro’s six consecutive wins to start the season is the team’s best start since 2000 when they won nine straight before suffering a loss. Sophomore midfielder Dustin Berg scored the only goal of the first half in the 6th minute. Sophomore forward Josh Belfrage scored the second and third goals for Metro in the 54th and 76th minute. Junior forward Danny Arrubla added more insurance in the 79th minute with his fourth goal of the season. Game 2: The Roadrunners undefeated record fell at the hands of the Colorado State University-Pueblo ThunderWolves. Metro was held scoreless in its first loss of the season in Pueblo Sept. 28. Matt Marchena of CSU-Pueblo scored the game’s lone goal in the 36th minute. Marchena’s shot beat freshman goalkeeper Charlie D’Adamino, who played solid in his first start of the regular season. The Roadrunners outshot the ThunderWolves 16-13 and 6-4 in shots on goal. Arrubla led Metro with seven shots, followed by sophomore forward Josh Belfrage, who had three. The loss to CSU-Pueblo was especially disappointing in that not only did it break Metro’s streak of six consecutive wins to begin the season, but it was only the ThunderWolves’ second win of the young season as they improved to 2-6, while the Roadrunners fell to 6-1.
Our No. 2 sports moment was when women’s soccer brought home its first set of championship hardware Dec. 4, 2004.
ter in the matter of a few seconds. Sometimes the “dark side” of sports brings to mind athletes that commit crimes, do drugs or cause controversy. No one truly understands that the dark side of sports is losing an icon that changed the face of the game or an athlete that had a bright future taken away like Gathers. Gathers died on the court and a few years later Reggie Lewis would too. Lewis played for the Boston Celtics as a first round draft pick who collapsed and died of the same disorder that took Gathers. The legacy that was left behind by both was strong enough that both Loyola and the Celtics would
retire Gathers’ and Lewis’ numbers—Gathers’ 44 by LMU and Lewis’ 35 by Boston. These are the kind of moments that athletes need to take into account. Enjoy life to the fullest and be thankful for what you have because it can be taken away when you least expect it. Although both Gathers and Lewis attracted attention for their deaths, there have been similar cases at the high school level that don’t see as much spotlight because they aren’t national icons. No matter what the case, sports offers the glitz and glamour of stardom, but apparently at a tall price.
Metro women’s soccer defeated Adelphi University 3-2 in the Division II national championship game in Wichita Falls, Texas for the program’s first-ever title in soccer. The Roadrunners took a 1-0 lead into halftime after a goal from Marina MacDonald in the 43rd minute. The final 20 minutes of the second half played out a wild finish to the 2004 national championship game. Leading 1-0, Adelphi tied the score in the 75th minute. Metro regained its advantage on a penalty kick from Adrianne Almaraz — now Adrianne Almaraz-Pietz, head coach of the Metro women’s soccer team — in the 78th minute. The Panthers of Adelphi again tied the score eight minutes after Almaraz’s goal. In the final minute of regulation, Kylee Hanavan, who also assisted on Metro’s first goal, buried the gamewinner past Christine Conway off a cross and a rebound. Metro finished 2004 with a 25-1-0 (14-0-0 RMAC) record, suffering its only loss in the third game of the season — a 2-0 defeat to Cal-State Bakersfield — nearly three months before the Roadrunners raised the national championship trophy.
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Hank Gathers’ bright future soon turned to darkness By Scott Corbridge Commentary It can all end in a split second. The world of sports has many positives that brings the best out in everyone from the fans to the players, but there’s also a dark side to sports.
Hank Gathers was a force to be reckoned with at Loyola Marymount University during his time from 1987 to 1990. Gathers had originally played his freshman year at USC before transferring to LMU where he was the only player to lead his team in scoring and rebounding. From the high tempo offense led by head coach Paul Westhead, the Lions were the highest scoring offense in division I at just 122 points per game which still stands to this day. Gathers was a centerpiece of that offense and was projected to go as an NBA lottery pick. Tragedy would soon strike on
March 4, 1990, when LMU took on the Portland Pilots in the WCC tournament quarterfinals. Gathers had taken an alley-oop from teammate Terrell Lowery to put the Lions up 25-13 in the first when all of a sudden Gathers collapsed on the court near Portland point guard Erik Spoelstra. Gathers told his trainers “I don’t want to lay down!” and then stopped breathing. He was declared dead soon after arrival at a nearby hospital. Gathers had died from a heart muscle disorder: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Looking back on Gathers story, it shows how everything can shat-
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Events
Women’s soccer 10.3: @ CSU-Pueblo Location: Pueblo Time: 7 p.m. 10.5: vs. Colorado Christian Location: The Regency Athletic Complex Time: 12 p.m. Men’s soccer 10.3: @ Colorado Mesa Location: Grand Junction Time: 7 p.m. 10.5: vs. Colorado School of Mines Location: The Regency Athletic Complex Time: 2:30 p.m.
Golf 10.6-10.7: Lady Buff Invitational Location: Amarillo, Texas Time: TBA
Pro Sports Denver Broncos 10.5: vs. Arizona Cardinals Location: Sports Authority Field at Mile High Time: 2:05 p.m. TV: FOX 31
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Metro forward Jack Mayfield, center, fights for a ball against Regis University defenders at the Regency Athletic Complex Sept 21. Photo by Jake Shane • jshane1@msudenver.edu
Film & Literature 8.22-10.9: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity Price: General Admission Location: Denver Museum of Nature and Science Time: Weekdays 2 p.m., Weekends 4 p.m.
6.6-10.9: D-Day Normandy: 1944 3D Price: N/A Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science Time: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Theater 10.3-11.8: Hamlet Price: Free Location: The Betsy Stage Time: 8 p.m. 8.28-11.15: Discount to Stories on Stage Price: $23 - $28 Location: Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center Time: TBA
Trending News “Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps arrested on DUI charge in Baltimore.” (ESPN) “Kansas City Royals defeat Oakland Athletics, 9-8, in A.L. Wild Card game.” (BleacherReport) “Government confirms first case of Ebola in U.S.” (Denver Post)
10.2: Carbon Leaf with Jeff Brinkman Price: $16 - $20 Location: The Bluebird Theater Time: 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m.
10.4: Emergency Pullout with Devan Blake Jones, The Big Motif, Hi-Strung Price: $10 - $12 Location: The Gothic Theatre Time: 8 p.m. Doors 7 p.m.
10.3: The Sound and Color featuring Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene, Fairwater Price: $10 Location: Larimer Lounge Doors: 8:30 p.m.
10.4: Jeep on the Rocks featuring O.A.R. Price: $39 - $59 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheater Time: 7 p.m. Doors: 5:30 p.m.
10.3: Survival Sounds Tour: Rubblebucket with Body Language Price: $17 - $21 Location: The Bluebird Theater Time: 9 p.m. Doors: 8 p.m.
10.4: The Giraffes Price: $10 - $18 Location: Larimer Lounge Time: 8:30 p.m. Doors: 7:30 p.m.
10.3: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Price:$51 - $66 Location: Red Rocks Amphitheater Time: 7:30 p.m. Doors: 6 p.m.
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“Mayor of Bell Gardens, California, fatally shot in domestic quarrel.” (CBS News) “‘Superweeds’ may be costing farmers $1 billion in crops.” (NBC News)
Stories streaming at time of print (9/30 - 10 p.m.)
10.7: B4.DA.$$ North American Tour featuring Joey Bada$$, with Vince Staples, CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution and FL of the Foodchain Price: $30 - $50 Location: The Gothic Theatre Time: 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m.
Auraria Events 10.6: D-Stress Fest Week Time: 10 a.m. Location: Student Success Building 2nd Floor Lounge
10.7: Graduate School Conference Time: 8 a.m. Location: Tivoli Student Union Room 320
Open Air’s Top Five Albums 1. Brill Bruisers, The New Pornographers 2. Stellar Motel, Mike Doughty 3. Manipulator, Ty Segall 4. Benjamin Booker, Benjamin Booker 5. They Want My Soul, Spoon
List courtesy of cpr.org/openair
Seven-Day Forecast
“Hong Kong protesters jeer Chinese flag.” (USA Today) “‘Judge accepts plea in 1998 embassy bombings case.” (Yahoo! News)
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Volleyball 10.2: @ Colorado School of Mines Location: Golden Time: 7 p.m. 10.3: vs. Colorado Christian Location: The Regency Athletic Complex Time: 7 p.m.
October 2, 2014
9.4: Cloudy 66º/38º
9.8: Sunny
78º/47º
9.5: Sunny
64º/43º
9.9: Sunny
79º/48º
9.6: Sunny
76º/47º
9.10: Sunny 78º/48º
9.7: Sunny
75º/46º
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Riddles A: What word in the English Language is always spelled incorrectly? B: What travels around the world but stays in one spot? C: What has four eyes but can’t see? D: What starts with the letter “t,” is filled with “t” and ends in “t”? E: What is so delicate that saying its name breaks it?
Capricorn
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You try to listen when you’re told that you need to study for the upcoming midterm. Instead you turn on the MLB playoffs and hope that you get a C.
June 21 -July 22 Just remember, what matters most in life is how well you walk through the fi re, or something like that.
Leo
Aquarius
January 20 -February 18
July 23 -August 22
No matter how many times you try, you just can’t help but sing along to the N’Sync song when it comes on the radio. Just pray that no one is looking.
In a bizarre twist, you will fi nd yourself the subject of the next viral Twittersphere meme.
Pisces
Virgo
February 19 -March 20 Come to think of it, dentists make money off people with bad teeth. So why should you use the toothpaste they recommend?
August 23 -September 22 Your weekly goal of not eating hamburgers will come to a crashing defeat when you suddenly come down with the meat sweats.
Aries
Libra
March 21 -April 19
You like to stop the microwave at one second just so you can feel like a bomb defuser.
G: How do you make the number one disappear?
September 23 -October 22 Th is week, one of your dreams will come true. Not saying it’s a good one, though.
Scorpio
Taurus
October 23 -November 21
April 20 -May 20 Try to stop hitting the snooze on your alarm clock by putting a mousetrap on it.
Source: www.funology.com/riddles/
Leg warmers are making a comeback. Be sure to stock up so you can make a fashion statement.
Sagittarius
Gemini
November 22 -December 21
May 21 -June 20 I don’t want to hear about your new iPhone 6. Unless you dropped or bent it.
The love of your life will walk into your life on Wednesday. By Saturday, he or she will walk back out.
“I’m sorry, but I was just so stoned last night.” “Poor Amanda Bynes. That girl just can’t catch a break — or she just doesn’t want to.” “Drake? Are you kidding me?” “U2 really is the worst band in the world right now.” “Those dudes waiting in the library were so creepy. I couldn’t even look at his shoes.” “Why do people with Android phones always walk so slow?” “Toddlers are basically just small drunk people.” “I just feel like sleeping”
35. Salad bar item 37. Drop the ball 38. Jovian system photographer 40. Itinerary word 41. Suitable for all 43. See 32-Across 45. Huff and puff 46. Kitty 47. Handel contemporary 48. Catcalls 51. On Saturn, it’s about 10 hours 53. Easy to get along with 56. Southern 60. ACTION 62. Downwind 63. Shinbone 64. Hoover underlings 65. 1990 World Series champs 66. Never say die 67. Thessaly peak
Difficulty: EASY
Down:
Difficulty: Medium
Across: 1. SNL alum Carvey 5. Lead singer’s spot 10. Resound 14. Finishes a cake 15. ‘’. . . had a farm, ___’’ 16. Well-defined path 17. LIGHTS
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Overheard on campus
Cancer
December 22 -January 19
F: We see it once in a year, twice in a week and never in a day. What is it?
Sudoku
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Horoscopes
Answers: A: Incorrectly. B: A stamp. C: Mississippi.. D. A teapot. E: Silence. F: The letter “E.” G: . Add the letter G and it’s “GONE.”
Answers:
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Break
20. Official reproach 21. Keeps a collection 22. Use a griddle 23. Pounding parts 24. Countertenor’s counterpart 27. Boom-bah preceder 28. Chapters of history 32. CAMERA (with 43-Across)
1. Part of CD 2. Top spot 3. Sign style 4. Invites 5. Charon’s vessel 6. Upward sweep 7. ‘’___ the ramparts . . .’’ 8. Family circle members 9. Woman’s brimless hat 10. Contented 11. River beneath the Brooklyn
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12. Pony up 13. What dieters eat 18. It’s across the Atl. from the U.S. 19. Still-life subject 23. 13th century sculptors Nicola and Giovanni 24. Took great pleasure in 25. Fictional Doone 26. City on the Po 27. Pig’s digs 29. Colorado or Missouri, e.g. 30. Pandemic flu strain 31. Go Dutch 33. ‘’___ said it before . . .’’ 34. Chi-Town nine 35. VCR remote letters 36. Genesis construction 39. See the light 42. Susan of ‘’McMillan and Wife’’ 44. ‘’Nicely done!’’ 46. Add beforehand 49. Subside 50. Remove by dissolving 51. Gold coin of old 52. Burnt remains 53. Way off yonder 54. Record holder 55. Jumped ship 56. No guarantee 57. Parts of eyeglasses 58. Super serves 59. Olin or Horne 61. Org. for 64-Across
Source: OnlineCrosswords.net
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