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Volume 37, Issue 15 November 20, 2014
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Ferguson protestors rally at Colorado Capitol in support of Michael Brown.
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Metro senior center Nicholas Kay splits two Rogers State defenders and drives to the hoop in Metro’s first home game during the Roadrunner Classic. Metro defeated Rogers St. 73-68 at the Auraria Event Center Nov. 14. Photo by Philip Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu
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“It’s unfortunate that here we are in 2014 and we are seeing some very old pictures in modern times.” — The Rev. Patrick Demmer
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Tensions rise ahead of grand jury verdict By Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu A group of about 25 people held candlelight vigils on the west steps of the Colorado Capitol Nov. 17 and 18, in solidarity with demonstraters in Ferguson, Missouri. They await the decision of a grand jury on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson in connection with the Aug. 9 shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. The Brown incident has ignited passions not only in Ferguson, but across the nation. It has become a rallying point around which diverse social activists are calling for justice. Exactly what that justice may be varies. Civil rights activist and MSU Denver graduate Alvertis Simmons organized the vigils held in Denver. “We want to pray for the grand jury in Ferguson to do the right thing,” Simmons said. “Young people gotta get involved,” Simmons said. “You’ve gotta make the difference, you gotta come out in cold weather, you’ve got to stand with homeless and the disenfranchised, you’ve got be the voice for the voiceless. You
have to — or we will have lost all our gains that Dr. King fought so hard to get for us.” The Rev. Patrick Demmer, of Graham Memorial Church of God in Christ in Denver, also attended the vigil. He had recently returned from Ferguson, where he said he offered prayer and showed support for the crisis that is unfolding there. “It’s unfortunate that here we are in 2014 and we are seeing some very old pictures in modern times,” Demmer said. “We’re seeing things that occurred when I was but a boy in the civil rights movement — pictures I saw on TV with Dr. Martin Luther King.” “Ferguson brings it all together, but it’s there. It’s been there — it’s been an underlying current that I think has heightened ever since the election of Barack Obama,” Demmer said. “And I think the sensitivities on both sides, whether it’s on the whites or it’s on the blacks, there’s a sensitivity that’s been going on that kind of culminated in the visualization of a young man shot down like a dog and lying in the street.” MSU Denver graduate Jo Cusick, who attended the vigils in Denver, said she works with Coloradans for Justice to raise aware-
MSU Denver graduate Jo Cusick, right, stands with protesters in solidarity at a candlelight vigil Nov. 17 on the west steps of the Capitol building. The protest was held in anticipation of a grand jury verdict from Ferguson, Missouri, in the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer. Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu
ness of not only what’s going on in Ferguson, but to pinpoint issues in Denver. “Denver is not isolated from the issues that are happening around the country,” Cusick said. Mounting tensions in Ferguson and a flurry of social media activity shows that heated demonstrations
could happen in other U.S. cities if Wilson is not charged. Auraria Campus Police Chief Michael Phibbs said his office hasn’t heard of any events planned for the campus, but it is monitoring the situation. “We’re certainly conscious of it (the possibility of demonstrations).
We know that things could happen spontaneously so we’re being vigilant to make sure we don’t have any violence or property damage on campus,” Phibbs said. Though the grand jury’s decision is expected any day, it is not required to deliver a decision until Jan. 7.
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making opportunities for work available,” Ambrose said. ”It gives them an opportunity to see the breadth of the types of jobs that are out there.” An array of hors d’oeuvres was center stage at the student lounge at the HLC with a selection of potential employers as the main event. The Metropolitan Grill also served a gourmet buffet on the main floor. The event climaxed at around noon as more than 50 jobseekers sought to secure a job or internship. “I think the event was a success,” said Elias Murray, an HTE student who is treasurer of the Event Elements special events club. As one of the students responsible for producing the exhibit, Murray chaired the logistics committee. “The event was made possible by trade shows class working with different aspects of the event in
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Sarina Seto, left, and Christina Bargas discuss job prospects at the HLC’s Hospitality Career Fair, Nov. 7 at the Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu
Students from the trade shows and expositions course dished out a well-prepared Hospitality, Tourism and Events Career and Internship Fair at the Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center Nov. 7. The fair wasn’t only a feast for students looking for work. It was also a banquet of talent for employers looking for interns. The Career and Internship Fair included 30 employers including Hyatt Hotels, Four Seasons Resort and Chipotle. Course instructor Larry Ambrose used the event as a hands-on learning experience to teach his students how to implement a successful trade show. His students are responsible for every aspect of production, and it gives them a chance to network with professionals in their field. “I think it gives them skills on how to get jobs, in addition to
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Enrollment opens for Coloradans’ health insurance By Melanie J. Rice mrice20@msudenver.edu Colorado residents may need to shop for more than holiday gifts this fall. Open enrollment began Nov. 15 on Colorado’s health insurance exchange, Connect for Health Colorado, and it closes Dec. 15. Law requires all U.S. citizens and legal residents to have health insurance. Coverage may be purchased through an exchange, an employer or individually. Other Coloradans who qualify may be covered by Medicaid or Medicare. Connect for Health Colorado is the insurance marketplace where Coloradans may purchase insurance, in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. In 2015 the penalty for not having a health plan will jump from 2014’s 1 percent of household income of $95 to 2 percent or $325 — whichever is greater. However, some exceptions apply. MSU Denver students are required to take the university’s plan or provide a waiver and proof of other approved coverage if they take nine credit hours or more per semester. The deadline to submit a waiver for the spring 2015 semester
is Feb. 4, 2015. Health Center at Auraria Director Stephen Monaco said many students are covered under their parents or work policies, and still others are covered by Medicaid. “All students need to fi le a waiver every semester,” Monaco said. This includes students on Medicaid because some students may come off Medicaid, Monaco said. The Health Center at Auraria has fielded many student complaints about Medicaid this semester, he said. “A lot of students ended up being eligible for Medicaid and so they went on that but they’re just having a difficult time getting in to see providers because the network is — there’s not enough capacity.” While the cost for MSU Denver’s student insurance is an across the board rate, rates on the exchange differ greatly based on plan variables that buyers can select. Plans with high deductibles come at a cheaper monthly rate, but may cost more if the insured incurs significant medical expenses. Monaco said MSU Denver’s student insurance plan provides higher benefits at a lower cost than plans available on the exchange. “It’s still the best insurance
deal in the state.” It is important to note that how quickly out-of pocket costs reach the maximum limits depends on the plan. Some plans cover a higher percent of expenses after the deductibles are met than others, so the user may never reach the outof-pocket annual maximum. Many Coloradans may qualify for financial assistance or Medicaid. A single person can make up to $15,500 and qualify for Medicaid, and up to $46,500 annually and still qualify for some financial assistance. Coloradans who wish to apply for financial assistance must do so through the state’s health exchange.
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Hospitality, Tourism and Events students host career and internship fair << Continued from Page 3 separate committees and putting it all together,” he said. MSU Denver alumna Amy Roberts, who now owns a new marketing and events company called CoLab, exhibited at the event to look for qualified interns to help keep up with her company’s growing demand. “So many people can tell you they’re a hard worker,” Roberts said. “My greatest challenge has been finding people who don’t just think it’s fun, but who are really willing to put in the work it takes to succeed in the business and actually put the time and energy in,” she said. Students attending the event thought CoLab stood out from other exhibitors. “They have a super young and hip feel,” Madeline Leary said. Leary is graduating this December with a degree in hospitality and event management. “They do the zombie crawl and to me that just sounded fun and modern and more interesting than some of the others,” she said. The career and internship fair appealed to off-campus students as well. Dharani Dhakal, a refugee from Bhutan who graduated from a safety and service training program for refugees, also attended the event. “I’m here in the country since August and looking for a job,” Dhakal said. The HTE Department and students make it a point to reach out to the community to let them know about their upcoming events. Their next event, Frosty’s Feast, will be held Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the HLC. For more information, contact Cynthia Vannucci at vannucci@msudenver.edu.
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Simon Moya-Smith talks football mascot controversy By Drew Engberson dengbers@msudenver.edu Oglala Lakota citizen and 2007 UCD journalism graduate Simon Moya-Smith delivered a presentation Nov. 5 on America’s cultural insensitivity toward Native Americans. “The Native American voice is cancelled out of the conversation in mainstream media,” Moya-Smith said. “There aren’t a lot of Natives in newsrooms, so many issues related to us fly under the radar.” The presentation in the Tivoli was part of Auraria’s ongoing “Hot Topics” series. Moya-Smith addressed the controversy over the Washington, District of Columbia, NFL team, whose name is an anti-Native racial slur. He said this isn’t a matter of opinion, but of ignorance. “‘Redskin’ is a dictionarydefined slur,” Moya-Smith said. “It means ‘proof of Indian kill,’ a term used in the buying and selling of Native American scalps.” He said the slang and symbolism used by several professional sports teams, despite some of them having permission from Native
“It means ‘proof of Indian kill,’ a term used in the buying and selling of Native American scalps.” — Simon Moya-Smith American tribes, is detrimental to the development of indigenous children. Between the ages of 15 and 34, Moya-Smith said, Native Americans are two and a half times more likely to commit suicide than any other race in that age bracket. Justifying using the slur by calling it “just harmless fun” is no longer viable, he said. But racism against Natives can also take more subtle forms. MoyaSmith recalled writing for the Denver Post, speaking with a reporter covering the Denver March Powwow, an annual Native American festival. The writer captioned a picture of a group of participants as being “in costume.” “If you take a photo of a priest, what do you write?” Moya-Smith said. “If you take a photo of some-
body in some sort of traditional regalia, what do you write?” He said this underscores a cultural double standard, where Native Americans are considered less valid than other ethnic groups. To illustrate, Moya-Smith led the audience in a thought experiment. “Let’s pretend that it wasn’t the Native Americans and the pilgrims, but the Africans and the pilgrims,” Moya-Smith said. “Could you even fathom the idea of bringing kids on stage for Thanksgiving performances with their faces painted black and having it be okay?” He pointed out that dressing up and playing “Mexican” or “black” is unacceptable to most of society, and asked why “playing Indian” would be acceptable. Moya-Smith ended by saying that dressing in traditional Native American garb as a form of honoring their community is a dehumanizing, fallacious practice that should be abandoned. Speaking as a Native American, Moya-Smith then encouraged the audience to use their access to handheld knowledge and social networking to openly challenge archaic notions that marginalize the voices of his people.
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How (and why) to get an internship By Emily Fox epennett@msudenver.edu It can be difficult to find a job after graduating from college. Statistics show that having a degree is a must, but experience can make or break a job search. Before graduation looms, it’s time to start getting some field experience by finding an internship. “Internships are critical these days for students getting started in a career,” said Rhonda Eaker, director of the Applied Learning Center. “Employers are starting to expect that students have some related work experience.” It’s another thing to add to that pre-graduation to-do list, but internships can prove extremely beneficial. “Our follow-up surveys have indicated that about one third of all internships result in a job offer for the student,” Eaker said. Not only can internships lead to potential job opportunities and contacts, but they can also help students determine whether a particular career is right for them. Some majors at MSU Denver
now require that students complete internships. In this case, registering with the Applied Learning Center is necessary. Located in the Administration Building, Room 325, the center helps students through the process of finding the right internship. Internship coordinators assist in finding positions and meeting all the requirements in order to graduate. “(Internship coordinators) meet with students and help them with their internship search and topics like resumes and interviewing,” Eaker said. “Once students have internships, they help them with the process for getting academic credit.” There is a specific procedure students must follow in order to work with the Applied Learning Center. “To register for the internship program, you must be a sophomore with at least one semester completed at MSU Denver and a 2.5 MSU Denver GPA,” Eaker said. Having declared a major, students make an appointment to meet with that major’s internship coordinator. This hour long ori-
“Students use their own network to find things. They use the Internet. They talk with faculty. I would estimate that a quarter to a third of our interns find their positions on TIP Online. The rest find them in other ways.” — Rhonda Eaker, Applied Learning Center director entation is designed to give those students access to The Internship Program Online. This database is designed to help find internship openings within different fields. “(Students) can apply for posting directly through TIP Online. However, there are a lot of other ways to get an internship,” Eaker said. The goal is not to limit the search to only TIP Online. Some internships come from individual inquiries. The good news is that companies will frequently post internship openings on their websites. Interacting with other profes-
sionals can yield great results as well. LinkedIn is an abundant resource, and students shouldn’t be afraid to introduce themselves to others in their field through this professional networking service, Eaker said. “Students use their own network to find things,” she said. “They use the Internet. They talk with faculty. I would estimate that a quarter to a third of our interns find their positions on TIP Online. The rest find them in other ways.” But she said students shouldn’t wait until the last minute. Finding an internship is finding a job. Cover letter and resume building
is a must, but this might not be the only thing a preferred position requires. Some companies want a writing sample, letters of recommendation, transcripts and other information, not to mention going through the interview process. Eaker said that beginning the search during a student’s junior year is a good idea. Different fields and different wants, unpaid or paid, will produce different results — some can secure internships quickly, some might not. “Most people start looking for an internship a semester before they are ready to do it. So, if someone wanted an internship for fall 2015, this spring is a good time to start looking,” she said. Students’ first step is to ask their advisers if their majors require an internship in order to graduate. If they do, they must contact the Applied Learning Center by calling 303-556-3290 to schedule an orientation with an internship coordinator. “Our goal is to help students bridge the gap between their education and their careers,” Eaker said.
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Scott Corbridge Commentary With all the reboots and sequels, it’s no wonder two of the biggest names are coming out swinging. Superheroes and comic books are continuing to grow with each generation and the motion picture business is taking notice. Marvel and DC are constantly trying to one up each other with the next biggest blockbuster and while Marvel is known to release a plethora of movies with the Marvel Universe coming together in The Avengers in 2013. DC’s highly anticipated “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is expected to be one of the
hottest movies of 2016. Marvel recently released its timeline of Phase Three movies, starting with “Captain America: Civil War” on May 6, 2016. Phase Three is set to have nine movies over a two year period with the other eight movies being “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 & 2, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok and The InHumans. Meanwhile, on the DC front they have firmly established themselves on the television side with “The Flash” and “Arrow” being hits on The CW. Other than Batman vs. Superman there isn’t much to get excited about. However, there have been rumors circling that DC released a list of upcoming movies that will include the Justice League and those were confirmed. Along with the new Superman movie, there will be Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Shazam, Cyborg, Green Lantern and Justice League 1 & 2. There has been no official word on Green Arrow or Martian Man-
hunter, but I’m sure it’ll come in due time. Superhero movies really weren’t that huge until Toby Maguire swung onto the screen as the crime-fighting web-slinger SpiderMan and two sequels. It’s interesting that Spidey got his own reboot and now it’s going to happen to Hal Jordan, a.k.a. Green Lantern. For someone like myself who loves getting caught up in the next adventure of the Dark Knight or Man of Steel, I’m all for both
universes coming together. Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than knowing your favorite hero is coming to the big screen for a huge team up. So whether you’re for Marvel or DC, you have more than enough motivation to spend that eleven bucks and enjoy a two and a half hour movie with your date, best bud or family. You will decide Marvel vs. DC, the epic battle. Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the holidays. Many of the Metro sports seasons are in full swing. While men’s and women’s basketball is just getting underway, head volleyball coach Debbie Hendricks’ team has made its 15th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance — one for every year Hendricks has been at the helm of the Roadrunners’ volleyball team. Standing at 23-6 overall, Metro volleyball travels to Grand Junc-
tion to face Tarleton State University (Texas) in the first round of the NCAA South Central Region Quarterfinals Nov. 21. Brave the roughly four-hour car ride from the Denver Metro area to Grand Junction and support the volleyball team as they look to advance in postseason play. The Roadrunners volleyball team has mounted one of their more impressive seasons to date, including win streaks of six and nine games this year. Last year the Lady Runners finished 20-11. Since the volleyball playoff game starts at noon, you’ll have plenty of time to make the treck back north for the men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. against South Dakota School of Mines at the Auraria Event Center. After you sleep off an actionpacked Saturday and night of Roadrunners athletics on the 21st, Nov. 22 kicks off with the crosscountry South Central Region Championships at Washington Park. Senior Nick Kadlec and the men run at 10 a.m., followed by junior Janelle Lincks and the
women’s team at 11:15 a.m. Once the races have concluded, grab some lunch and head back to the Auraria Event Center for, you guessed it, another men’s basketball game with a 7 p.m. tipoff that features the No. 3 team in the nation. Allow me to repeat that statement — Metro has the No. 3 ranked Division II men’s basketball team in the country. If that’s not worth supporting, I don’t know what is. The women’s basketball team is 1-1 after winning its season opener against Southwest Minnesota State. The Lady Runners will play their first home game Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. against conference foe Regis University. Seeing as that finals week begins Dec. 8, heading to the Auraria Event Center on the 6th is a great opportunity to take a break from all that studying and enjoy some women’s basektball. In addition to the basketball teams, and volleyball playing in the postseason, the men’s soccer team began its season 9-0 en route to making the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament. The Roadrunners ultimately
lost to Regis in the first round, but their nine-game winning streak to begin the year is very encouraging for the team’s prospects next season. Like the men’s soccer team, the women’s team also advanced into conference tournament play where they beat Regis in the first round, and then played to a tie in a double-overtime thriller against Colorad School of Mines in the conference championship game, ultimately losing on penalty kicks. The Lady Runners fell to Angelo State University in the first round of the NCAA tournament. In a few months, the baseball and softball seasons will open; that hasn’t stopped each team from making headlines in the offseason. Last week the baseball team signed seven-year-old Nathanael Kurtz from team IMPACT. On Nov. 18 during the NCAA’s early-signing period, head coach Annie Van Wetzinga of the softball team announced that four studentathletes have joined the squad, which opens the season Feb. 6. Yes indeed, sports season is the happiest season of all.
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Maulik Pancholy battles racial stereotyping in the media
Maulik Pancholy talks to Auraria students about his acting career and the steps he took to break the stereotypes of his Indian ancestry Nov. 13 at the Tivoli Turnhalle. Photo by Alyson McClaran • amcclara@msudenver.edu
By Mary-Kate Newton mnewton5@msudenver.edu “I got tired of being asked if I could bring my own turban to
auditions.” Maulik Pancholy spoke in the Tivoli Turnhalle September 13 as part of the Distinguished Lecture series, about his journey through
the entertainment industry as an Indian American. His heritage presented challenges in his acting career, through earlier roles that relied on cultural stereotypes to more three-dimensional characters he is now well known for. Pancholy is recognizable from NBC’s “30 Rock”, Showtime’s “Weeds”, and as the voice of Sanjay on Nickelodeon’s “Sanjay and Craig,” as well as many other television, movie and stage performances. After studying acting at Northwestern University, Pancholy moved to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in television. “When I got to L. A., what I realized was that this thing that I spent all my time distancing myself from, my cultural identity, was actually the only thing that casting directors saw in me,” he said. Pancholy landed a role on the series “USA High” in 1998, as Achmed the exchange student. “Most of the humor came from mocking his heritage,” Pancholy said. He recalled talking off-set with another actor while fi lming the series. “I remember turning to him and being like, ‘Oh God, I feel like I’m selling out my entire culture.’” Sick of the rolls he was landing, Pancholy returned to studying acting, and received a master’s in fine arts from Yale University. One of the first roles Pancholy took after Yale was on the program “The Comeback” in 2005. Pancholy played an actor who was hired to portray an outrageous character and mock Indian heritage on a
Review: Arcadia by Tom Stoppard By Kelsey Nelson knelso60@msudenver.edu Despite the many years separating the two story lines in “Arcadia,” the characters move fluidly through the unchanging set of the house at Sidley Park. One story line takes place in the early 19th century, and the other takes place in the present day. Written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Jeffery Parker, the play deals with knowledge of love and with academic knowledge — and the two are in conflict throughout the play. Thomasina Coverly, played by Melissa Valdez, is a young girl on the 19th century side of the play, and the middle ground between
the two ideas of romance and academia. She hypothesizes about things like thermodynamics and chaos theory, even though these were developed well after her time. Technological limits of her time prevent her from studying them further. She asks her teacher, Septimus Hodge, played by Sam Nicoletti, about the meaning of “carnal embrace” and aspects of love. In the present day story line, Hannah Jarvis, a modern scholar, lives in the same country house at Sidley Park. Hannah, played by Tara Lundquist, is going over Thomasina’s journals. Another scholar named Bernard Nightingale, played by Grant Hamilton, is trying to prove a theory he has
about the events that take place in the 19th century at the house in Sidley Park, but he does so rashly and with the intent of fame, not truth. During the play, the audience has more knowledge than either set of characters, as they can see both sides. As the characters get closer to their own truths, time begins to seemingly blur together, anchored only by the house. Where in the first few scenes, when characters from different time periods end up in the same room and move unaware around each other. This is alluring for the audience, and adds connection between the two time periods. One character from the present is dressed like the 19th century
fictional television show. “We owned the stereotype,” Pancholy said. “If that’s what you want, we’ll do it. It was a brilliant send-out to Hollywood on how it was using cultural stereotypes in a horrific way.” Pancholy attributes the change in his career to a combination
“Our society is in a different place,” Pancholy said. “We are more aware of other cultures. You get to pick what you want to watch, and networks are aware of that.” of vocalizing his concerns about potentially offensive character traits he was asked to portray, and a societal demand for more intelligent entertainment content. Pancholy said the heritage of his character as Jonathan on “30 Rock,” comes into play as only a small facet of the character, rather than a defining trait. “That’s what I want to do as an actor— not to be defined by my cultural background, but be defined by playing scenes between two characters,” Pancholy said. Recently, Pancholy’s character in the animated series, “Sanjay and Craig,” was criticized for not being overtly Indian enough. A Nickelodeon event at New York Comic Con in October was characters and studies algorithms on his laptop. The music mirrors and moves the tension through the course of the play. Melissa Valdez said her favorite thing about the play was being able to really delve into the script, and the variety of interpretations that can accompany it. “There is something new every time we perform,” said Valdez. She highly recommends seeing the play and said, “This show has changed my life and I know it can change others.” The audience was warm and friendly, and received the show well, laughing heartily at times. All of the actors were very compelling in their roles, each offering something unique to the show. Although it is not necessary, it is helpful to read the program insert for some background information
cancelled, because of remarks from the event’s organizer Matt Klickstein, who in an interview with a pop-culture website Flavorwire said Sanjay and Craig is an example of ethnic diversity being forced and unnecessary. Pancholy reflected on the criticism, “Isn’t it kind of a good thing that Sanjay can represent to kids being Indian without being a cliché?” For Pancholy, characters like Jonathan and Sanjay serve as reminders of how far the entertainment industry has come with mainstream representation of South Asian Americans. I remember being a five-yearold, watching TV, and not ever really seeing anyone I identified with, seeing anyone I looked like,” Pancholy said. “That person didn’t exist.” “I’d like to think that somewhere, there is a young kid that watches Sanjay and Craig, and can identify with it.” Today, Pancholy serves on the U.S. President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and is an active member of organizations such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the New York City Anti-Violence Project and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. He works through aspects of his political, charitable, and professional life to advocate for minorities, and how they are portrayed in media.
on the play. Playwright Danielle Rankin said, “I would highly recommend that all students come and see the show — it’s not one to miss.” “Arcadia” runs Nov. 20 - 23.
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How to embrace your winter commute on your bicycle By Sydney Badik sbadik@msudenver.edu
As winter reared its ugly head this week, the bike racks on campus were noticeably sparse. But snow on the ground does not mean bike season is over. In fact, winter biking is a great way to save money, prioritize fitness and escape the pains of winter traffic. Whether a student is an experienced commuter or looking to give it a shot, being prepared will add safety and enjoyment to those chilly rides this season.
Light up Winter means fewer hours of daylight and more crummy road conditions. To improve visibility on the road and to other vehicles, lights are a worthwhile investment. “Rechargeable LED lights have really gone a long way,” says Alex Wambaugh, a cyclist and employee of Turin Bicycles Ltd. “A light anywhere from 300 to 500 lumens is very bright and nice for traffic and road visibility. The more you can be seen, the safer.” To abide by Denver law, a bicyclist is required to be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector. Hepner likes to ride with one flashing red light on the rear of his bike and another light on his pants or back of his shirt. On front, he has a bright, steady white light pointed on the road, and a second flashing white light for motorists.
Get the gear MSU Denver student Justin Perkins (left) rides his bike to Auraria Campus in the first snow storm of the season Nov. 12. Photo by Trevor L. Davis • tdavis84@msudenver.edu
Any local bike shop will carry essential winter biking equipment and accessories. For a larger clothing selection, check out retailers like Sports Authority, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Stay dry Fenders are a great option for protecting a biker from rain or snow that wheels kick up during a commute. By shielding against this splatter, bikers are able to stay dry, warm and clean. Having a front and rear fender is the best option for the most protection.
Know your ride and limits A good route to and from campus is extremely important. Websites such as bikedenver.org and waytogo.org, can help students plan the most bike-friendly route. Given the state of Colorado’s weather, a day can shift from an enjoyable winter ride to a whiteout blizzard. For that reason, known when to call it quits. “Almost all public transit has a capability to carry a bike. Have a route where you can have the accessibility to hop on a bus for warmth or safety,” encourages Hepner says.“The most important part, do not hurt yourself by pushing and going too far.”
Keep warm For winter bike commuters, the art of layering comes into play. “It’s good to be able to shed or add layers as needed,” Boutilier explains. “You don’t want to sweat while you ride because then the sweat freezes and makes the commute colder.” To help with keeping body temperature just right, wool is a highly recommended material for base layers, gloves, socks and hats. The whicking power of wool has a unique ability to trap heat while resisting the buildup of moisture at the same time. This will keep students dry and warm on their commute.
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Any type of bike, from a fi xed gear to a mountain bike, is suitable for winter riding. However, not all bikes are created equal. When it comes to safety, mountain or hybrid bikes rank higher because of their ability to fit studded tires. Studded tires provide more traction on slick surfaces and a safer ride for the harsher terrain. But whatever type of bike a student decides to ride, the most crucial component is that the bike is functioning in tip-top shape. A bike tune-up prior to the winter season is always a good idea. “ The most important thing is that your bike is working safely,” says Zach Hepner, owner of VeloSoul Cyclery and an MSU Alum. “Before the winter season hits, make sure the brakes work, [the] tires work and [the] gear works.”
Protect your brain There is no question that all students should always wear a helmet when biking. “A winter specific helmet is not a bad idea. They come equipped with liners to help keep you warm, but a standard helmet will also do, says Kevin Boutilier, a mechanic and bike builder at Campus Cycle. When wearing a standard helmet, a skullcap or beanie underneath the helmet will help lock in warmth and protect ears from turning into icicles.
MSU Denver hosts 2014 CACDA Collegiate Choral Festival By Beth Martinez bmart@msudenver.edu
Sopranos, altos, tenors, bass and conductors from around the state gathered in the King Center Music Hall to offer their sharp, strong and pristine voices on Saturday evening for the annual Colorado American Choral Directors Association (CACDA) Collegiate Choral Festival. The annual event was hosted this year by MSU Denver’s MB Kruger, director of choral activities and Jay Dougherty, professor of choral music. Universities from across the state participated in the festival including Adams State University, Regis University, Colorado State University and a handful of others. The Concert Hall accommodated a full audience. The entire lower section was elbow to elbow,
the lightening and contemporary design set the mood, and the music selections and voices carried throughout the hall. Conductors exhibited passion in their precise hand movements, set the tempo and guided their choirs. Over the course of the evening, audience members enjoyed performances of repertoire from the Renaissance era to modern contemporary choral pieces. The stage held over 300 choir members and a handful of conductors. The Concert Hall held true to its reputation of being one of the best halls in the region for its contemporary design, beauty and acoustics. Kruger said, “The choir students involved always enjoy being exposed to new music and hearing choirs from across the state. Metro has participated in this event for over a decade and take turns host-
ing it with University of Colorado Denver.” The festival opened with the Adams State University Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. Beth Robison performing “Hosanna to the Son of David.” MSU Denver then performed “Vidi- The Vision of Hidegard,” by Alec Schumaker. A story about a German nun haunted by demons through visions and voices and closed with “Janger,” a Balinese traditional song. MSU Denver senior studying Music Education and chorale member, Natalie Tompson said, “I have been singing and playing the piano since I was little. I would sing at church, through high school and perform outside gigs on the side. Music provides a sense of culture and consistency to its audience especially with classical and jazz. The chorale group gives me
a sense of belonging and a gain of appreciation for people in general and the talents they hold.” The chorale performs solos and group performances eight to twelve times per year. The next big event for the chorale will be in December when they perform “A Holiday Card to the City” with other groups Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the King Center. There are many health benefits associated to listening to classical and meditation style music. Recent studies have shown that listening to music can help reduce stress and anxiety, increase serotonin and help performance in high pressure environments. MSU Denver senior Michael Ballard studying music education and composition and member of MSU Denver Chorale said, “Music plays a major role in my life. We
spend 10 to 12 hours per day studying music. In any given semester we take nine to ten classes. Music uses different parts of our brain. Critical thinking, the creative process and special reasoning are all enhanced by music. Studies have shown that listening to classical music like Mozart can help increase test scores.” If you are interested in taking a magical music journey with Mozart and MSU Denver Opera Theater, (Tompson and Ballard will perform,) take advantage of the performance on Friday 11/21 and Saturday 11/22 at 7:30 p.m. in the King Center Concert Hall for the presentation of “The Magic Flute.” A performance which includes singing and English dialogue. Tickets range from $5.00- $10.00.
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FOO FIGHTERS “Sonic Highways” By Earl Anema eanema@msudenver.edu Foo Fighters delivered their eighth album on Nov. 10, and have justified yet again that rock ‘n’ roll is still rocking. The Fighters’ newest album, “Sonic Highways,” sticks to the band’s traditional sound — and
PINK FLOYD “The Endless River” By Heather Pastorius hpastori@msudenver.edu Pink Floyd’s newest album, “The Endless River,” captures the British Rock band at their best, and at their final hour. The band announced that “The Endless River” would in fact be their last. It has all of the musical attributes that conjure Pink Floyd
“5 to 7” By Hañalina Lucero-Colin hluceroc@msudenver.edu Four people. Two hours. One complicated relationship. That’s the formula for writer/ director Victor Levin’s new film, “5 to 7.” Brian, a young writer, stumbles upon French beauty Jane one day while smoking a cigarette. She’s smart, beautiful and incredibly charming. It’s no surprise when Jane admits that she is happily married. But her marriage is unconventional:
“Dumb and Dumber To” By Lauren Elden lelden@msudenver.edu Put your credit card back in your pocket, because “Dumb and Dumber To” is not worth the money — or the time. While the first movie was a riot, full of raunchy humor and cracks that could cause a five-yearold to cry, the second was harder to translate into a LOL hit. Predictable and slaphappy, the humor barely hits base in the comedy ballpark. Rather the stupid jokes and acts of ‘dumb’ are more ridiculous than actual in what
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while it’s nothing too adventurous from albums released in their 20 year career, the band still delivers a new taste of their iconic sound. “Sonic Highways” opens with “Something From Nothing,” a song that starts with some simple and soft guitar but quickly dives into some high-energy-filled rock. The fifth track, “Outside,” gives off a spectacular guitar solo that reminds one of a Led Zeppelin-era solo. The song is filled with powerful lyrics and a killer beat leading
up to the strong — delivered finish. Track seven, “Subterranean” takes a lighter turn for the album, its mellower feel cooling the album off as it nears an end. The Foo Fighters have also released a series on HBO alongside their album, also called “Sonic Highway.” The show follows lead singer Dave Grohl and his fellow Foo Fighters as they head from city to city across America. In each episode, the band teams up with local music icons in each city to create
an original song. While this might not be anything new as far as the band’s sound goes, but Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl and crew always seem to deliver genuine and original sounding rock ‘n’ roll. With its powerful drum and shredding guitar solos, this is the perfect album to send you into a high energy weekend night.
to the ears of a music lover, are present in this album, the band’s 15th studio release. The sounds of progressive rock, also termed psychedelic rock, abound throughout. The long enduring electric guitar notes, hushed constant percussion with lots of cymbal tingling, and lulling time signatures lure your ears to listen just a little longer. Of the album’s 21 tracks, only one — “Louder Than Words” — can truly be considered a true song, as it’s the only tune with any lyrics. The rest are psychedelic
instrumental arrangements — something the band does well. True to Pink Floyd form, some of the arrangements stretch on for nearly seven minutes. The music is fluid and transcendent. If space had a soundtrack, this would be it, with its titles like “Allons-y,” “Eyes to pearls,” “Surfacing” and “Nirvana.” The music is weightless and sometimes careening. You’ll find haunting organs present in some tracks, and a few of the ballads have a harder rock edge while
maintaining their nature in lingering guitar solos and reverberating basslines. Long time fans of Pink Floyd will be very happy with the bands final album. Though long time fans won’t want to, the album is a fine way to say sayonara to one of the greatest testaments to progressive rock, and an apogee to Pink Floyd’s musicality.
From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday they may see other people. Her husband, Valery, has a side beau — and Jane wants Brian to become hers. Though Brian is hesitant, his curiosity about this charming new copine gets the better of him. “5 to 7” is not for the cynical moviegoer. It’s filled with syrupy moment after syrupy moment, unapologetically upbeat in its portrayal of this unusual love quadrangle. Brian (Anton Yelchin) acts as the film’s narrator, endlessly oozing compliments about his new lover. Jane (Bérénice Marlohe),
constantly reaffirms her affections for Brian. Nearly every character is filled with never ending love and adoration for everyone else. Even the final moments are on the sweeter side of bittersweet. Nothing about the film is inherently unlikeable. The characters are well written, the lines are funny, and the premise is familiar but with a new flair. Marlohe is impossible not to adore and Yelchin holds his own against the former “Bond girl.” The biggest problem is its lack of space. Levin jumps directly from line to line, moment to
moment, so quickly that the movie feels much like a sugar rush, leaving the audience to crash at the end of its 95-minute run like children after consuming too much Halloween candy. If you aren’t in love with romantic comedies, steer clear — but if you want a break from the dark themes prevalent in movie theaters today, “5 to 7” may just be the treat you’ve been looking for.
could happen in the situations. The movie starts off by introducing the lead characters, Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels). The dynamic duo worked well together as always, playing off their roles as incompetent older men who are the symbol of ‘dumb.’ Dunne opens the movie with a visit to Christmas in a mental health facility where he mourns his lost love from the first movie. The pranksters soon come to find out that Christmas has been faking his mental illness for 20 years, with Dunne coming to visit and take care of him weekly. The story continues with a blast to the past when Dunne finds out he had knocked up old flame, Fraida Fletcher (Kathleen Turner). As the duo begin their adventure
to find Lloyd’s long-lost daughter, the friends find themselves in similar silly situations as in the first movie. Later in the movie, Dunne and Christmas discover that Dunne’s alleged daughter was put up for adoption and seek out to find her adoptive parents. Both are prestigious science scholars. However, the drama continues when adoptive father (Steve Tom) Bernard Pinchlow is slowly being killed for his inheritance by his second wife, Adele (Laurie Holden). Dunne and Christmas set out to find his daughter at a science convention, but run into mishaps arranged by the gold-digging step-mom and family gardener (who of course is sleeping with the step-mom). After stupid mishaps and
unrealistic situations arise, the duo find Dunne’s daughter at the convention. However, Penny (Rachel Melvin) isn’t Dunne’s daughter. She isn’t Christmas’s daughter either. When really, Penny is the long lost infant belonging to the 2 scrooges pal, ‘Pee-Stain’ from the first movie. Although occasionally funny, “Dumb and Dumber To” was far from perfect. The first movie was hilarious and already hard to beat, let alone, by a sequel that came 20 years after the first success. It’s easy to say, wait until it’s on DVD. Or better yet, borrow it from a friend when it comes to DVD and save the extra change.
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Kay’s career high lifts Runners past Hillcats By Mario Sanelli msanelli@msudenver.edu It had been 233 days since Mitch McCarron’s final shot fell to the ground in Evansville, Indiana, ending the men’s basketball season one game shy of the national championship in March. Roughly 33 weeks later, the new-look No. 3 Roadrunners tipped off the 2014-2015 season with a 73-68 win over the Rogers State (Oklahoma) Hillcats Nov. 14 at the Auraria Event Center. “My first message to the guys was ‘get used to it.’ We’re going to have these games all the time because of the reputation (that Metro basketball has),” head coach Derrick Clark said. “Guys are coming here excited to play us. This (close win) is good for us. (We’re) probably going to get more out of this than a 25-point blowout.” Buoyed by senior center Nicholas Kay’s career-high 30 points, 19 of which came in the first half to lead all scorers, Metro staved off defeat after its double-digit lead at the break was tested in the second half. Leading 41-32, senior guard Mitch McCarron held for the final shot of the first 20 minutes. McCarron dished one of his five assists to Kay, who emphatically flushed a two-handed dunk as time expired in the first stanza.
Metro carried an 11-point lead into intermission after leading by as much as 16. “That was when the game should have extended, but we had a couple breakdowns defensively,” Clark said. “Small things get you, and the lead shrinks because you’re making mistakes defensively.” Rogers State cut Metro’s advantage down to 48-47 with just over 12 minutes left, and then tied the game at 50-50 after guard Donald Moore, a transfer from Division I Eastern Illinois, sunk his pending free throw after being fouled by senior center Will Sinclair on a successful layup attempt. From that tie, the Roadrunners outscored the Hillcats 23-18 as Kay’s sixth defensive rebound ended the game. “We came out, we had a good week of practice, and we wanted to compete and play hard,” Kay said. “Credit goes to (Rogers State). They gave it to us and we had to adjust. At the end of the day, we worked hard and got the win.” McCarron played a game-high 39 minutes and exclusively ran the point. “Mitch is a great player. He shows it every week,” Kay said of his fellow Australian-born teammate. “We trust him with our life — like the ball’s our life. He’s got a tough job but so does everyone.” Kay and McCarron, who ac-
count for half of the seniors on this year’s team, combined to score 45 of Metro’s 73 points against Rogers State. “They’re our main guys. They’re going to have to do that all year. We go as they go, so to speak, until we get some more guys more experience,” Clark said. “As seniors they stepped up to the plate and finished the game off.” As of Nov. 14, the Roadrunners are undefeated, albeit 1-0. “It’s always good to get that first game out of the way and win it,” Clark said. “Anything can happen on first games because we’re breaking in some new guys, and I thought our new guys did well. It’s just one of those things where you got to get that first game under your belt and get your legs under you.” Metro will enter its first of 13 back-to-back game sets this year when they take on Arkansas FortSmith Nov. 15 at home. On starting the season with two consecutive games, Clark said, “Well, that’s what we do in conference. The (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) is back-toback games. We’re one of the few conferences in the country that go Friday-Saturday, so we’re used to it.” Metro redshirt freshman center Bounama Keita attempts a short range jumper over Rogers State sophomore forward Jeylyn Sharpe in Metro’s first home game during the Roadrunner Classic. Metro defeated Rogers State 73-68 at the Auraria Event Center Nov. 14. Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu
Roadunners show they haven’t lost a step on Saturday By Mackenzie Masson mmasson@msudenver.edu Being ranked third in the nation puts a big target on the back of Metro’s men’s basketball team—but that didn’t stop them from starting their season out undefeated, 2–0. Metro had no time to rest after taking on Rogers State (Oklahoma) Nov. 14 in a close game, ultimately winning with a final score of 73–68, before facing the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Nov. 15. Despite starting off the regular season with regional games in a conference challenge, Metro was able to remain calm, cool, and collected going into the opening home weekend. “I think a lot of it comes out of practice and the coaching staff. They prepare us really well for the
games and it helps out a lot when we actually get to the games,” senior center Nicholas Kay said. Senior point guard Mitch McCarron put Metro’s first points on the board with a three-pointer within the first 13 seconds of the game. McCarron’s three kick-started Metro’s momentum, and it took the Roadrunners only four minutes to climb to a 12-point lead over the not-so-hungry Lions. McCarron, who has been with Metro for his entire collegiate career, feels pleased with how the team is pulling together despite it being only the beginning of the season. “On the floor, we’ve still got to get used to playing with each other. I think we had a big pre-season and that’s why off the floor our chemistry is pretty hot,” McCarron said. “That’s one thing at Metro State
that we really do try and focus on is getting chemistry — and we all get along really well, which is awesome. On the floor it is going to take a little bit of time just because we’ve got some new guys in different positions, but like I said, if we play for each other it’ll work out.” Head coach Derrick Clark also acknowledged how quickly the team has come together this season, and has good chemistry both on and off the court. “We’re a very tight knit group and it shows on the floor, those guys want to play hard for each other and they want to win for each other,” Clark said. “I think we’re right where we need to be.” Metro continued to prove themselves and their strength as a team throughout the remainder of the first half, never allowing the lead to slip from their control.
The Lions closed the deficit to four points nearly halfway through the first period, 16–14, but a layup by senior center Will Sinclair encouraged yet another streak for the Roadrunners, who pulled ahead by as many as 20 points in the fourth minute of the game, 34–14, and closed the first half leading by 14 over the Lions, 40–26. Throughout the second period, Metro maintained the lead but the Lions picked up their hustle in the last 10 minutes of the game, and started to close in on the Roadrunners. UAFS narrowed the gap to only four points twice in the second period, but their efforts weren’t enough to give them the lead and, Metro continued to pull ahead, ultimately closing out the game with a 80–67 victory over the Lions. While the Lions chased the
Runners throughout the entire game, Clark commented that variances in deficits come with the game, and that sometimes the best way to respond as a coach is to let the team coach each other through it. “Some of that they just have to go through, you can’t catch them every time they fall, in my opinion,” Clark said. “I typically don’t burn a lot of timeouts. I let us go through that because it’s a learning process. You’ve got to understand that when you have adversity in the game we’ve got to figure (it) out and coach each other.” The Runners were led by Kay with 33 points, one offensive rebound and four defensive rebounds. McCarron with 22 points, one offensive rebound and three defensive rebounds and >>>Continued on pg. 15
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<<<Continued from pg. 14. junior guard Jourdon Hunter with 12 points and two offensive and defensive rebounds. Metro is ranked No. 3 in the nation and hopes to continue its tradition this season and win the regional title for the third consecutive time and return to the NCAA tournament. However, Clark acknowledges that while there is a constant target on their back, rankings are more helpful in that they motivate their opponents and help to keep the team sharp. “We deal with it by not dealing with it,” Clark said. “I don’t really talk about rankings and stuff. That stuff is more effective for our opponents because we’ve always had a target because of our tradition here.” The outcome of Metro’s first home games against Rogers State and UAFS will be crucial in determining where Metro is predicted to stand in postseason rankings, as UAFS was picked to win the Heartland Conference. “We knew we had to come out hard this weekend,” Kay said. The Roadrunners, 2–0 for the beginning of the season, will go on to face South Dakota School of Mines Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. followed by Langston (Oklahoma) at 7 p.m. Metro senior forward Nicholas Kay dunks against UAFS at the Auraria Event Center Nov. 22. Both games will be held at Nov. 15. Metro won the game 80-67 to improve to 2-0. the Auraria Event Center. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu
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Nov. 29 @ Florida Southern
This will be the last game before conference play begins, and could be a nice tune-up for the Roadrunners before the RMAC play begins. Florida Southern finished 25-5 last season with four of their losses being six points or less.
Dec. 6 vs. Regis University
RMAC play begins against a tough matchup. Metro went a perfect 22-0 in conference play for the first time in school history last season.
Jan. 10 @ Colorado School of Mines The Orediggers are always a team to watch, and
in three games last season, the Runners won by a combined 18 points, with an 86-82 win in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Runners won each game by an average of 14 points during the 2013-14 season.
Jan. 17 vs. Fort Lewis
While the Runners handled the Skyhawks with ease in the regular season, they narrowly escaped in the semifinals of the conference tournament, winning by only four points.
Jan. 23 @ Colorado Mesa
This is an interesting matchup considering these two only play once, which could mean everything in the RMAC Tournament seedings. Metro won last year against the Mavericks 86-76.
Feb. 28 vs. UC-Colorado Springs
In the final game of the season before the RMAC tournament, the Mountain Lions will bring their best to the Auraria Event Center. The Roadrunners pulled out the win in a nail biter in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
March 3 RMAC Tournament vs. TBD
The start of the RMAC tournament will provide an outlook on how the Runners will fare against the conference’s best.
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